[Jesse Joe]

Originally Posted by 3pennies

Hi everyone.

Just wanted to share an experience I had meeting Gord this past June 19th in Morristown, NJ.

My Sister and I went. I had a feeling before heading out that it was going to be a special night so I put a CD of Sundown in my Sisters purse and had a sharpie in my pocket. Was going to bring a digital camera but didn't know if we would have a problem getting in with it and I didn't want to miss any of the show having to run back to the car or anything.

Anyway, great show, started right on time. 2 great sets. When he ended and left the stage some drunk idiot started yelling at the top of his lungs "Gord, you didn't play Early Morning Rain come back." We all shuffled out and I said to my Sister that we should go around back and see if we can get an autograph or something. Sure enough "Stage Door" sign, big trailer and 2 sedans. There were about 8 of use hanging out.

My Sister, although a big fan like me, had a really early morning the next day but was being patient. After about 15 minutes Clements, Heffernan and Keane came out. They didn't hang out, got in one of the sedans with some other guy and drove away.

About 15 minutes after that, Haynes comes out, bottle of water in hand, and leans up against the other sedan. He was super nice and answered questions etc. Then the drunk idiot shows up and gets right in his face. Haynes remained cool, answered the guys questions and he finanlly started mellowing out. For 1/2 hour Haynes hung out chatting. Then the drunk idiot left and somehow Haynes must have signaled that it was cool for Gord to come out. Sure enough, out came Gord. Walked right up to me and commented that it was cool that evening. He graciously signed autographs and took pics. My Sister took one of the two of us standing close together with her cell phone. Gord was chatting and signing and taking pics. My Sister says "the pic didn't come out." I was disappointed. So she says "Mr. Lightfoot, the photo I took of you and my Brother Dan didn't come out good, may I take another." With that he says "Sure, I'm sorry Dan I didn't play your song tonight." I told him it was OK and The Watchman's Gone totally made up for it. He put his arm around me and we took another pic. The second one came out lousy too but I couldn't bug him anymore. All told he hung out with us for about 15 minutes. Haynes got in the drivers seat of the other sedan, Gord got in the passenger side, thanked us and drove up the street.

It was a great night. He was gracious, kind, funny, friendly. Totally approachable.

This was very enjoyable to read. Thanks for sharing it, and welcome to {"Corfid" The Gord Board} 3pennies...