Justin is a human and he does things different every night. He rarely takes flowers backstage. I understand some years ago they stopped shaking hands with the front rows because they were catching cold bugs and that takes out their voices. Yes other people have had the same experience, and over several years' time too.

I don't expect a lot out of the Moodies except good music, that's what I go for, and I enjoy watching the skill of their playing too.

Thank you, you too (we had a rough day yesterday, power out for 12 hours) Justin seems to be an advanced human, and seems to like ALL fans... tho some do scare him, I've seen him jump, edge away when clutched at photo ops, that sort of thing. I think the music makes us a little too passionate sometimes too, but after all, that IS the intent..... to make us feel good with the music.

I'm sorry to say some people have been known to give him flowers, then shove a camera in his face when he bends over. I've always felt that was a little rude. especially with a flash. I don't think Justin is a huge flower lover (except fushias!) and it's probably difficult to juggle his Fender and an armload of floral tribute on the way off stage.

It's all good! Don't take it personal.

I would never dream of climbing on top of another fan. Besides, they might like it too much.

I've never needed flowers to get attention. Must be my scintillating personality.

Flowers are harmless. It's the intent that sometimes bothers me.... the ritualization....

lunazure said

I've never needed flowers to get attention. Must be my scintillating personality.

Flowers are harmless. It's the intent that sometimes bothers me.... the ritualization....

Maybe the attention is because of your "granny knockers" that you like to brag about showing off. And it isn't necessarily positive attention, either.

As far as the flowers go, it is NOT a "ritual." Again, what's wrong with showing a little appreciation?

As you like to say, Christie, SSDD.

And one more comment to bikerbabe -- what makes you think that you know what the intent of "most people" is? Are you a mindreader? How sadly jaded. Newbie here? Probably in name only. You certainly seem to know a lot, or at least purport to. Some of us don't feel the need to hide behind a screen name.

Cat got your tongue again, Christie?

I'm sure there's a post from you somewhere on this forum with four dots. You think you're SO funny! (More like you belong on the Funny Farm.)

Moodygirl, going back to the original comment, it's ok to give flowers, be happy do what makes you feel good at the shows. We all go to enjoy the music. Some of us go to more than one show because we enjoy travel too. It's a better hobby than drinking in bars, or gambling I figure

BUT reality check, you should always remember it's just a show, and the Moodies have a lot going on up there on stage, being the focus of the raging crowds and such. They like ALL their fans, and try to understand even the angry ones. Really marvelous men. If they don't give us each PERSONAL attention, that's to be expected. There are a lot of us after all.

I am but a pebble on a great beach of boulders, and I'm certainly not the only pebble on the beach!

Funny thing about using a gravatar - you click on the image and it leads you right to the source. Yes, you and your buddies were at Ravinia a little behind us and way to the outside. Hope you had a good time.

moodyballetdancer said

Funny thing about using a gravatar - you click on the image and it leads you right to the source. Yes, you and your buddies were at Ravinia a little behind us and way to the outside. Hope you had a good time.

Yes Bonnie, and funny thing how "bikerbabe's" gravatar is now gone, since you found out her true identity.

BB, I don't recall saying anything about "toxic posts." That's your new best friend Christie's favorite phrase. I get the connection now -- your mutual friend who took Christie into her hotel room years ago in Tulsa and after finding out who she was, was too afraid to go to sleep.

And Christie thought it was because they spent the entire night having fun "girl talk!" Yes, I've heard a few things too.

You can give up your ridiculous pretense now of being "new" here and "thinking" that you know "who is who." You've been here for years. You didn't come here looking for warm fans or camaraderie. You came to stir the pot, pure and simple. It's your clique's favorite activity, after all.

No, some of us haven't been able to get a gravatar and I couldn't care less. But when the latest incarnation of this board showed up, you and all of your buddies had them and NONE of you were willing to share. Where is YOUR warmth and friendliness? Give me a freaking break.

You should be. It would be a very easy thing for me to check my files and see if they've been looked at by you (now or in the past,) I have my own connections. I don't think I need to go on from there. This site alone is proof that you're capable of abuse of power.