IRVINE, CA - 31 AUGUST 2008

[omgdenise]

Haha, I bet you do.
A guitar, a drum head, what else did you get signed?!

You guys probably had wicked time, huh?

[Serge]

[Pwneress]

[Serge]

[omgdenise]

[Serge]

[Pwneress]

[Serge]

[Pwneress]

Well here goes all the details well from my perspective at least THIS IS LONG BE PREPARED; Serge can feel free to add anything. So I started on my way at about 10 30 amish, I got there at around 1ish and the security guard said it’d be best If we came back at around 5, shortly after I called Serge and told him to call me once he got there so I would go and meet up with him and wait in line with him, So I got there and met him and his friend, Anyway we waited and saw Richie (Amy’s bodyguard) who was getting people for the Staind Meet and Greet. Anyway Serge was on the guest list and I had my ticket from Sarah that she mailed to me ahead of time and a few minutes before the doors opened Serge got his tickets which were way better seats than mine, We then took a long f*cking walk to get to the actual stage area where there was food and drinks everywhere, During the walk I was telling Serge and his friend how I didn’t want to stay alone and Serge said he didn’t want me to stay alone and such so in the end we met a couple and Serge & His friend decided to trade in their good seats for crappier ones for me (Thank you sooooo much Serge) Anyway the show started and we couldn’t find Sarah anywhere so we were a bit sad. After Sick Puppies’ set ended we left immediately to the merch booth where they were going to be and ran into Sarah, then me and Serge got a list of newsletter sign-ups and walked around asking people if they wished to sign up. After that the line was pretty much gone and I got 3 posters signed, 1 for me, 1 for my friend’ birthday and one for my little sister. At the 3rd one I said “I swear to go it’s not for Ebay” Then Jerri said “The ones who say that are usually the ones who are going to go and do it” I just laughed and followed on to getting my stuff signed and finally got my shirt that everyone signed but MARK signed, I told him he forgot to sign it at the Troubadour and he apologized, it was cute. Anyway after Serge was too shy to go and ask Shim & Mark to sign his shirt so I had to basically drag him over and ask Mark & Shim for him to sign it =P Anyway afterwards we just hung out and Mark, Shim & Emma took pictures with a few of us.
Sarah mentioned to the Pups that I was a senior ambassador and shockingly they recognized me and Mark even mentioned how I was on the board a lot and how I have pictures with all 3 of them. They recognized Serge, Me, & Sarah which to me was very special and they do actually notice all the help and support we give them which to me is great that they don’t let it go unnoticed.
Later we went in to see Aaron Lewis, and he was amazing, I did record a few of his songs but had to delete them later on for more room =[ After Me, Serge, and his friend were sitting at a table and across from us there was Jerri and then he came over and chatted and joked with us for a bit and he was really kind and sweet, he also told me in a joking way to get off my phone and such and I quickly apologized and said sorry for being rude he then said in a joking way that it wasn’t and pretended to text =P then he said he was going to try and get all 3 of us backstage and not just Serge, he said to wait until after 3 Doors Down hit the stage and then we would be able to go, he then told us to stay close to him and lead us backstage, which has to be the best experience ever in the world, we saw the tour bus and Jerri said “ok so this is the actual tour bus, don’t tell anybody”… then after that he lead us to the little hang out spot of the band, they then offered us some beers and such, they asked me and I said I’m not old enough and they all joked and said “get a drink even if you aren’t old enough!” of course I did not, then Mark looked at me and asked “How old are you?” I said 17 and he said “Really? You look like you could at least be 18.” Then I said “Nope, Just 17” Later we all headed to another section of the room where all the merch that Jerri bought over would be signed. Me & Serge’s friend were snapping away with our camera’s and Jerri was filming the whole thing, Anyway after Paul saw me just snapping away he told me “here I’ll take a picture but this time you get in it” Then Pups we’re all very nice and were more then willing to take a picture.
Mark also asked me if I was with Serge’s friend (um hell no)
I quickly said “NO” and Shim, Jerri & Paul were teasing us about getting together and marriage backstage.
I handed my bag to Serge’s friend and either Jerri said “It’s like you’re already married”
Anyways as Mark was signing Serge’s shirt he asked Jerri if he had another silver sharpie because the one he had was screwing up
I then quickly said “I have one”
I then got out a few sharpies (3)
Emma said “She’s well prepared”
And then Mark said something between the lines of me sniffing sharpies =P
We all laughed and joked and it was really so much fun. The Pups and Jerri even mentioned how I was going around getting people to sign up for their mailing list earlier on, like I said it’s great to know that the recognize all your hard work. Jerri then said that he would Serge his prizes after 3 doors down went off stage so he wouldn’t have to carry it around. Anyway before we left they gave me hugs which was very sweet, then after a while Jerri took us out to the side stage and we saw a bit of 3 doors down and then Richie came up to us and quite honestly was a bit rude, but it’s understandable since they have to be really strict and it’s not a SP headline show. Jerri had said to wait for him so I told him that and then he said “go look for him” and then Jerri came to the rescue and told us about how stupid it was and how they’re so strict. Anyway he then told Serge to wait in a certain area afterwards to get all his stuff. And a few minutes after or so he came by us and grabbed my hand, opened it and put a Shim guitar pick in it and then closed it. He also gave one to Serge and his friend. Afterwards I had to go and as far as I know Serge got all he earned.

I think that’s it for now, Serge feel free to add anything.


MY VIDEOS ARE COMING SOON.

[Donna]

Sounds like you had an awesome time Gigi and Serge!! Great pictures Gigi - can't wait to see yours Serge

[Kemmy]

Great story! Sounds like you had a blast!

Serge, it was really nice of you to trade your tickets in so you could sit with Gigi

[angelbear425]

It sounds like it was an awesome time! Great pics, Gigi! Serge what was very nice of you to trade in your pics! I cant wait to see your pics!

[Pwneress]

What was really lame was that sp was supposed to come out twice but werent allowed because they'd make the other bands look bad. Anyway I travelled 2 hours for a 30 minute set...was it worth it? Hell yea!

[Serge]

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[Serge]

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[Sheila]

great stories guys! thanks for posting!

[Crystal]

That is awesome! I'm glad you guys had an amazing time and even got to go backstage... I'm jealous. Thanks for the pictures and review, they were great we were all dying of suspense!