Thursday, March 03, 2005
Oz: Update from me!
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by head blogger @ 10:41 am
Wow - what can I say???
The last week has been amazing. I'm back in Sydney now, just had a massive sleep in my own bed which was great!!!
So I'll backtrack a little to bring you all up to date.
Monday I slept late and didn't do a lot, met up with Derryn, my new Cher tour friend. He's a big fan like me who is going to nearly all the shows. We went and had some food and went ten pin bowling which was great. Another late night having Cher discussions and all that!
Tuesday I had some errands to run and some work stuff to do which was a nice diversion back to the real world (NOT!) hahahaa. Whilst I was in a lunch meeting, Bubba called about the show later that night. He was calling to ask me to bring the book that I wrote for Cher to Rod Laver that night. He wasn't sure what would happen, but suggested that it might be the night that the book went back to Cher, either from him or Doriana, or even possibly me. That sent me into such a spin, but I rushed about getting wrapping paper and a card to finish the book up ready for Cher.
Derryn came and hung out with me prior to heading off to Rod Laver, we were both excited as anything, I was soo nervous, just in case!
At Rod Laver I couldn't stand still, and at the appointed time I was on the side where security was chatting with the security guy that I'd met the other night. He was such a great person, he gave me the run sheet (set list) for the Tuesday night show once it was done, very sweet.
Next thing I know Bubba was there saying hi and then he introduced me to Doriana. She's very sweet and very pretty. My heart was beating so fast and I was so nervous, told her so and giggled and that seemed to help. She said that they loved the book, Cher hadn't seen it yet but that Roger Davies who is Cher's manager loved it too and thought I should be the one to give it to her. Dori explained that they wanted to do it that night but that itwas so crazy backstage with 24 other people that night and asked if I'd mind if it happened later in the tour. She said I'd have more time if we did it in Adelaide so I happily agreed. So the book will be given to Cher in Adelaide, not sure yet which show.
Dori and I spoke for a bit longer, it was such a blur as well, but I remember how sweet and genuine she was, just how lovely she was. Hopefully I'll get to see her again and talk to her a bit more. Of course I thanked her for coming and for such a great show.
She and Bubba left to go get ready for the show, I floated away outside to try and calm down again!!!
The show itself was amazing Tuesday night, Cher seemed like she was in a such a great mood, really chatty and peppy!! She worked the stage and the crowd in the opening song, pointing at people, winking and waving. I got a couple of looks too! Patti and Stacey were so excited to see me down in the front row again, they laughed and waved.
During Cher's monologue there was a group of rowdy boys off to my left that she pointed to and said that she thought they might be trouble, and then she looked right at me and pointed and said "and I know you're trouble!". So she knows who I am and that I'm about the place!!!
The rest of the show was a blur again, I couldn't take any pics as the security was being really horrible, but thats their job so I can wear that.
She cut out Walking In Memphis which I was sad about, and when I saw the run sheet I could see that she'd planned to but I could tell that she was getting tired towards the end.
She nearly picked my glitter hat for Turn Back Time but spotted another one that had a koala on it which she wore instead, so one of her CCA kidlets will get the glitter one no doubt which is great!!
At the end of Believe she came past and touched our hands again, she was so wonderful. I'm still coming to terms with just how generous she is being with us, its beyond my wildest dreams.
After the show Derryn and I went cruising about, had some dinner and spoke to Bubba on the phone.
Yesterday we flew up to Sydney and as luck would have it I was on the same flight as all the crew and dancers etc. That was a bit weird. Everyone said hi as they recognised me which was lovely of them.
Tonight is the first Sydney show, I wonder what surprises she has in store for us tonight?? I'm so excited about the meet and greet with my friend Nick, also meeting my friend Sue from Adelaide and to top it all off, Mum is sitting with me tonight in the 3rd row so its going to be a massive show all round.
So I should run, have lots to do today, have t get the flowers etc and get ready. I'm so nervous that I don't think I'll be able to eat until its all over. I'll post tomorrow about the show and the meet and greet, as much as I can remember anyway.
David x
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Cher Farewell Tour Australia 2005: 12 shows, 21 days, 5 cities! Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena - 26, 27 February & 1 March; Sydney's Entertainment Centre - 3, 4, 7 March; Newcastle's Entertainment Centre - 9 March; Brisbane's Entertainment Centre - 11 & 12 March; Adelaide's Entertainment Centre - 15 & 16 March; and the Australian Finale at Sydney's Entertainment Centre 18 March.
Wow - what can I say???
The last week has been amazing. I'm back in Sydney now, just had a massive sleep in my own bed which was great!!!
So I'll backtrack a little to bring you all up to date.
Monday I slept late and didn't do a lot, met up with Derryn, my new Cher tour friend. He's a big fan like me who is going to nearly all the shows. We went and had some food and went ten pin bowling which was great. Another late night having Cher discussions and all that!
Tuesday I had some errands to run and some work stuff to do which was a nice diversion back to the real world (NOT!) hahahaa. Whilst I was in a lunch meeting, Bubba called about the show later that night. He was calling to ask me to bring the book that I wrote for Cher to Rod Laver that night. He wasn't sure what would happen, but suggested that it might be the night that the book went back to Cher, either from him or Doriana, or even possibly me. That sent me into such a spin, but I rushed about getting wrapping paper and a card to finish the book up ready for Cher.
Derryn came and hung out with me prior to heading off to Rod Laver, we were both excited as anything, I was soo nervous, just in case!
At Rod Laver I couldn't stand still, and at the appointed time I was on the side where security was chatting with the security guy that I'd met the other night. He was such a great person, he gave me the run sheet (set list) for the Tuesday night show once it was done, very sweet.
Next thing I know Bubba was there saying hi and then he introduced me to Doriana. She's very sweet and very pretty. My heart was beating so fast and I was so nervous, told her so and giggled and that seemed to help. She said that they loved the book, Cher hadn't seen it yet but that Roger Davies who is Cher's manager loved it too and thought I should be the one to give it to her. Dori explained that they wanted to do it that night but that itwas so crazy backstage with 24 other people that night and asked if I'd mind if it happened later in the tour. She said I'd have more time if we did it in Adelaide so I happily agreed. So the book will be given to Cher in Adelaide, not sure yet which show.
Dori and I spoke for a bit longer, it was such a blur as well, but I remember how sweet and genuine she was, just how lovely she was. Hopefully I'll get to see her again and talk to her a bit more. Of course I thanked her for coming and for such a great show.
She and Bubba left to go get ready for the show, I floated away outside to try and calm down again!!!
The show itself was amazing Tuesday night, Cher seemed like she was in a such a great mood, really chatty and peppy!! She worked the stage and the crowd in the opening song, pointing at people, winking and waving. I got a couple of looks too! Patti and Stacey were so excited to see me down in the front row again, they laughed and waved.
During Cher's monologue there was a group of rowdy boys off to my left that she pointed to and said that she thought they might be trouble, and then she looked right at me and pointed and said "and I know you're trouble!". So she knows who I am and that I'm about the place!!!
The rest of the show was a blur again, I couldn't take any pics as the security was being really horrible, but thats their job so I can wear that.
She cut out Walking In Memphis which I was sad about, and when I saw the run sheet I could see that she'd planned to but I could tell that she was getting tired towards the end.
She nearly picked my glitter hat for Turn Back Time but spotted another one that had a koala on it which she wore instead, so one of her CCA kidlets will get the glitter one no doubt which is great!!
At the end of Believe she came past and touched our hands again, she was so wonderful. I'm still coming to terms with just how generous she is being with us, its beyond my wildest dreams.
After the show Derryn and I went cruising about, had some dinner and spoke to Bubba on the phone.
Yesterday we flew up to Sydney and as luck would have it I was on the same flight as all the crew and dancers etc. That was a bit weird. Everyone said hi as they recognised me which was lovely of them.
Tonight is the first Sydney show, I wonder what surprises she has in store for us tonight?? I'm so excited about the meet and greet with my friend Nick, also meeting my friend Sue from Adelaide and to top it all off, Mum is sitting with me tonight in the 3rd row so its going to be a massive show all round.
So I should run, have lots to do today, have t get the flowers etc and get ready. I'm so nervous that I don't think I'll be able to eat until its all over. I'll post tomorrow about the show and the meet and greet, as much as I can remember anyway.
David x
_________________________
Cher Farewell Tour Australia 2005: 12 shows, 21 days, 5 cities! Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena - 26, 27 February & 1 March; Sydney's Entertainment Centre - 3, 4, 7 March; Newcastle's Entertainment Centre - 9 March; Brisbane's Entertainment Centre - 11 & 12 March; Adelaide's Entertainment Centre - 15 & 16 March; and the Australian Finale at Sydney's Entertainment Centre 18 March.
