Well...It took me an hour to get to Wallingford this time. God knows any other time it took at least 2. Traveling on a Sunday is a beautiful thing. We pulled up at 8 and there were Nikki, Pete, Erin, Betsy, Angelo and the rest of the gang. We were of the first 10 there. And the waiting begins....I must say that at past tours I had met one or two amazing EWF, but this tour, there's something..something unexplainable about the people I have met. The mass amounts of amazing people I have had the pleasure of encountering. I can't say it enough either that it is SO good to see familiar faces. The waiting was wonderful fun, talking to you guys, taking pictures, dealing with asshole security, overall blast. They waited SO late to put up the barricades. It was around 2:00 when they finally started. We looked down the line and saw many faces which were new to us. They were sitting there and not communicating with the rest of us, and I got a bad feeling. I didn't know them and I figured it would be messy. Steve had asked us to "WALK" over. Well.. the people who had been there with us since the beginning did in fact walk. Why Run? We were "guaranteed" that front spot since a)we got there early enough b) we could clearly see the front spot we were walking up to c)Everyone was working together and had said clearly .. we got here at 8.. you at 9.. and we planned to line up as such, fairly as adults as we have in the past. So were walking.. and all of a sudden theres a yell and a god damn stampede. Of course I let loose with my white trash whop language and gave a good "This is not how this f*cking works!!!@$%$#" So one of the girls we had met threw up her hands and yelled and said start over. So we walk back, trying to be mature adults and really hoping that the kids at the end of the sidewalk are not going to pull this shit again. I seriously thought that after Nikki and myself yelled the wrath of GOD they would act adult. So we walk and I hear feet hitting the pavement full force and low and beyond two seconds later.. I feel the bodies that are attached to those feet hitting my back and throwing me into my friends and them into the barocade. I have been pushed before, I have been in the front almost every time and never complained..but this hurt me, and my friends.. It was violent and it was the first time I saw such acts of ignorance and complete child ness. These are not EWF they are kids in CT with nothing better to do and they did not belong there. We all asked them to act civil, people swore, people yelled. I seriously think that someone informed Tori of how they had acted because she came out arms crossed and rather pissy looking. As she got closed we did make her smile and prove it would be a successful m&g. (see the pictures) She came to the front and started to talk to people. She was her sweet, passionate usual self. Amazingly beautiful as always. And she came to Jill and talked to her and Jill was quick to inform her that she was the monkey girl. (See the NY review) Jill started to get choked up and Tori said oh hun.. you look great.. and you all look very coif. (A shower and a sleep in a warm bed does wonders apparently.) Our goal for the day was for Jill to get her picture taken with Tori, and for myself to get a GOOD picture with her. Jill got her picture taken and I think it came out great. Jill got to speak to Tori and tell her Thank you for all her music had done for her. I was elated for her. Tori moved over to me at that point..."Hi Sweety, What can I do for you today..Do you want a picture, you want me to sign that.." It reminded me of a waitress taking my order and this was where I started feeling funky. I said well I would be forever grateful with a picture together, since my other one is so bad. And she said "OK sure" and she saw my camera hanging around my neck and she lifted it off my neck and handed the camera to Jill to take the picture. Before Jill had a chance to take it Tori said "Wait, Wait, I think your too close and she said here can you take our picture" to another girl standing there..I put my arm around Tori and I hugged her from the side...The girl took our picture and was pretty far away, and she got me at a bad angle. I have faced the fact that I will never have a good picture with Tori lol. I am going to have to try harder on the next tour. (or this one if I pick up more dates like a crazy woman) I said thank you To Tori and she smiled at me which was completely gorgeous.. and she started signing things. I let her go right onto the next person. I didn't attempt to have a conversation with her as I always did. I didnt shove things at her to sign. This was the first time I left without something signed. I realized at that moment that She doesn't owe us anything, she doesn't have to do this shit. And while she was signing I said "Tori thank you for making music." Which was absolutely childish, but when it comes down to it that's the reason why we were all there. I saw her smirk and then smile.. So she heard me.. I said what I wanted.. And I said Thank you for doing all of this for us, you are very giving and we all appreciate it. And about 15 people said thank you Tori at once. It was a weird little moment for us. I had never heard anyone thank her before. This was my 5th m&g and never had I heard thank you for stopping to talk to us Tori.. nothing like that..It was a warm feeling. Or maybe it was the 100 people pressing against me, anyhow something was warm. She waved goodbye...went inside and that night broke my heart when she played Mary for me and also for a girl who had asked for it in CT.

Well we had 4th row center for this show. If you are less then 10th row center at the Oakdale you are not going to enjoy the show so I was eternally grateful for these seats.I think that I had to go to the bathroom worse then any other time in my life. Jill can probably tell you the same. I was near tears the whole show based on the fact that my bladder was about to burst and I could not bear to leave my seat to go. OK.. so the set....'97 Bonnie & Clyde--Second time seeing this and I still think it is great. We confirmed that she does sing this backstage and it is not a recording because in NY she was so breathy!! Tonight it was just fast and sleek. Past The Mission-- always wonderful! Sugar--Another old fav..Tori banged on the Piano during the song and you can hear it in the boot during "..Tried one on me.." I Don't Like Mondays--This is great live. I really like this song. Sweet Dreams--What a treat!! "I SAY THAT YOUR A LIAR!!!" Doughnut Song--Now I cry folks. Here comes the buckets. "And if I'm wasting all your time, this time, maybe you never learned to take, and if I'm hanging on to your shade, I guess I'm way beyond the pale... you can tell me that its over.. you can tell me over and over and over...." And I am crying all over lol. It was amazing. Concertina--I never realize how much I love this song until I hear it live again. "just another trick can I weather this"... "This i swear you're the fiercest calm I've been in".."then there's your policy of trancing the sauce without the blame too far too far too far it could all get way too cheerful" Dear God she breaks my heart. Not The Red Baron--"just another pilot down maybe I'll just sing him a last little sound" This line is rather heart wrenching with the events in America. It was nice to hear live. Flying Dutchman--My love for this song has grown on this tour. It has intensified hearing it live. "Hey kid, I've got a ride for you They say your brain is a comic book tattoo And you'll never be anything "What will you do with your life" Oh, that's all you hear from noon till night Take a trip on a rocket ship baby Where the sea is the sky" Ok I am crying again. This is totally my life right now!! "Cause they can't see what you're born to be They can't see me They can't be what they can't believe They can't see what you see" Yup. My life. Daniel--This was requested for sweet Jess who asked Tori to play it in light of her brothers death. This song makes me cry a river. Hearing Jess talk to me about it that morning made it even harder to hear. It was beautiful. Jess yelled Thank You at the end and that broke my heart too. Talula-- On the whirly..lovely. Mother--Requested by Betsy. I am not sure why but the song ment the world to her and I know it hit home when she played it for her. Me And A Gun--Buckets. That's all I have to say is it makes me produce buckets. Time--This is absolutely beautiful live. 1st Encore: Frog On My Toe--One of my favs. I loved it I sniffled a little. Jackie's Strength-- Well the young couple in front of us seemed to appreciate this they squealed with joy and started making out. I fake licked Jill's face and Marla (Antigone) & Beth were behind us and they laughed. Anyone.. I think this was the first time I heard this live. I will have to check. It was great though. 2nd Encore:Imagine--Fucking beautiful. I expected something like this in NY. Especially with the anniversary of John's birthday. Anyhow.. she asked everyone to come close and sing. I was surprised with the amount of people who didn't know the worlds. It was truly beautiful and a nice surprise. Mary--OK.. This is the story of my life, in it's entirety. I lost it as soon as I heard the first note. I wanted to ask Tori to play it again at the meet and greet but I didn't want to ask her for anything. We found out that Beth had asked for it and she said oh Hi Angel and she said no no I am beth.. So she remembered I wanted MAry .. she got a little confused and she played it. I turned around and hugged beth and I cried. Jill held me as I cried like a small child, or maybe a small leaf is more appropriate. It was one of the best moments ever. I yelled out thank you to tori and she smiled. Twinkle--She closed with Twinkle which is another girl that is dear to my heart. It was one of the best closes ever. Absolutely amazing. I cant deciede which one is best of my shows.. But I know this ranks in the top three. She played Mary :) :::SIGH:::