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talbot10 · 03-04-2008, 07:40 PM

"I was a late bloomer, and went in 2005. May I go on a bit about 2005?
I did not meet Doug, but I did meet Diane. I also met many others. I was a bit nervous, but I had been in the chatroom and met some great friends. I just had never seen them. So finally Rik (chatroom Rik), Laurel and I decided that we would go to Toronto. Rik, Laurel and I stay at the Cambridge Suites about a block and a half from Massey. Great room, but we spent our time at the Delta with everyone. First concert, there was Char - big bearhug, and then our Little Billy, what a wonderful meeting that was. To finally meet Laurel and my best buddy from the chatroom. I was very surprised at Bill's accent, I just never thought he would sound like he was from New York! The concert was surreal, then so quickly it was over. Standing outside on the sidewalk with Rik waiting for everyone to come out here comes a guy that knew Rik, Kenyon. He talked with Rik, and then Rik introduced me. Kenyon gives me a big hug - BRINK, he says, then calls JJ over and says IT"S BRINK! I felt right at home and among friends. I will never forget that in all my life, I still smile when I remember it. Then back to the Delta where I met evreybody!!! I felt like I had known these people all my life, that I was at a family reunion - with rellies that I liked! It was over way too fast. I made great friends there, Char, Rik, Laurel, Bill and Frank, JJ, Kenyon, Melissa and Denny, Lori, Diane, Donnie, John and Susan, Bru, Lisa, Jenney, everybody....what a great beginning to a lifelong friendship with these people. Massey gatherings are magical. Of course I had to go back 18 months later and met more fabulous people. Unfortunately, I won't be going this year so I will, like Diane, live through trip reports and wait. Next time......"

Nice Post Deb!
It really brings back fond memories of that cool trip! it was great meeting
you for the first time, and my other Friday night chat "wild and crazy" friends and great seeing old friends too!
I recall the concerts were terrrfic that year as well. I especcially remember some of the male groupies bellowing out to Gord (lovingly of course). Bottles of Ghianti followd by double grappa's will do that!!

. I was staying in a section of Toronto that was not exactly high society. Frank and I were not allowed in the lobby of our hotel at night until security checked us out! I rmember so many colorfully dressed people out in the street! I recall your saying to Laurel when first we spoke at MASSEY "my goodness...they sound like the Soprano's"! I also recall Charzo giving Frank and I a tour of the shopping mall... We were like three adult mall rats

!! Great times. Thanks for stirring the memories Deb!
Bill

03-04-2008, 07:40 PM	#14
talbot10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Eastchester, New York, USA Posts: 446	Re: Massey 1999 "I was a late bloomer, and went in 2005. May I go on a bit about 2005? I did not meet Doug, but I did meet Diane. I also met many others. I was a bit nervous, but I had been in the chatroom and met some great friends. I just had never seen them. So finally Rik (chatroom Rik), Laurel and I decided that we would go to Toronto. Rik, Laurel and I stay at the Cambridge Suites about a block and a half from Massey. Great room, but we spent our time at the Delta with everyone. First concert, there was Char - big bearhug, and then our Little Billy, what a wonderful meeting that was. To finally meet Laurel and my best buddy from the chatroom. I was very surprised at Bill's accent, I just never thought he would sound like he was from New York! The concert was surreal, then so quickly it was over. Standing outside on the sidewalk with Rik waiting for everyone to come out here comes a guy that knew Rik, Kenyon. He talked with Rik, and then Rik introduced me. Kenyon gives me a big hug - BRINK, he says, then calls JJ over and says IT"S BRINK! I felt right at home and among friends. I will never forget that in all my life, I still smile when I remember it. Then back to the Delta where I met evreybody!!! I felt like I had known these people all my life, that I was at a family reunion - with rellies that I liked! It was over way too fast. I made great friends there, Char, Rik, Laurel, Bill and Frank, JJ, Kenyon, Melissa and Denny, Lori, Diane, Donnie, John and Susan, Bru, Lisa, Jenney, everybody....what a great beginning to a lifelong friendship with these people. Massey gatherings are magical. Of course I had to go back 18 months later and met more fabulous people. Unfortunately, I won't be going this year so I will, like Diane, live through trip reports and wait. Next time......" Nice Post Deb! It really brings back fond memories of that cool trip! it was great meeting you for the first time, and my other Friday night chat "wild and crazy" friends and great seeing old friends too! I recall the concerts were terrrfic that year as well. I especcially remember some of the male groupies bellowing out to Gord (lovingly of course). Bottles of Ghianti followd by double grappa's will do that!! . I was staying in a section of Toronto that was not exactly high society. Frank and I were not allowed in the lobby of our hotel at night until security checked us out! I rmember so many colorfully dressed people out in the street! I recall your saying to Laurel when first we spoke at MASSEY "my goodness...they sound like the Soprano's"! I also recall Charzo giving Frank and I a tour of the shopping mall... We were like three adult mall rats !! Great times. Thanks for stirring the memories Deb! Bill __________________ ..you will always have your time to shine, even in the winter of your darkest hour...jeremy enigk -Website: billhall.us Last edited by talbot10; 03-04-2008 at 08:04 PM.