A Thank You to Journey...My Story

[tammy]

That's sweet, Only Solutions...maybe, the band will play that song at the concert you are attending (which one?) - I've heard that happening before - oh, like to me. Thanks for sharing.

[tammy]

Sorry to hear the girl is moving away. Might outta try to keep that one. I've been married 3 times and none of my wives liked my music. That shouldn't be an issue, and it really isn't, but music is a very big part of my life.


When your young go for it dude, You don't want to look back with any regrets.

Yowza, GB I just saw your avatar...where'd that come from? Never saw it and I don't think I've ever seen SP do that in all the clips I've seen.

[stevew2]

Hey everyone, I have a story I really feel that I need to share regarding how much Journey can affect our lives.


Flame away, if you will. Call me a pussy if you have to.

Well, at least you are a self-proclaimed guy kissing a girl; you should be safe from SteveW2 ...

I vote with the "go for it" crowd. Planes fly, trains run, cars drive, IM & Skype exist ... distance shouldn't kill a good Journey love story...

Ill leave it alone for now, Ive been blamed for topics going down hill, but ill keep and eye on it, friga can pop in a second,no kissing guys, and we are cool

[Don]

Sorry to hear the girl is moving away. Might outta try to keep that one. I've been married 3 times and none of my wives liked my music. That shouldn't be an issue, and it really isn't, but music is a very big part of my life.


When your young go for it dude, You don't want to look back with any regrets.

Yowza, GB I just saw your avatar...where'd that come from? Never saw it and I don't think I've ever seen SP do that in all the clips I've seen.

It's from the Departure tour in Japan. He is singing Stay Awhile. The audio from Lights/Stay Awhile that you hear on the Captured Album is from this performance. As they part from each other he begins to sing “I'm fallin”. I've never seen him be this intimate with a fan in any of the other videos out there. It's a one of a kind moment.

[Eric]

Go get her

[Michigan Girl]

GB~How can you look SOOOO young!!!!

I was 14 when I went to that Stones show in 81 so i'm not that old
I think being outside all the time when I was S.OPS in the service might have been pretty good for me, not to mention I spent 6 years in Asia and eating the local food may have helped (I mean look at Arnel, the guy looks like a stripling next to the other guys in the band and he's a little older then me), Oh and good genes from my parents

I agree, you aren't old...but you do look younger than that~baby face!!!!
Asian food you say, hmmmm!!!!

[Gin and Tonic Sky]

Yeah go after her

My advice about Journey music and dates - When you get the girl in the car, instead of playing Journey ballads, play Edge of the blade repeatedly on the car stereo, singing at the top you lungs whilst pumping your fist and driving at 95 mph and perodically turning the wheel down hard to the left so you go in circles very fast.

If she craps her pants and if she doesnt get embarrased or laughs at the smell, you know you got a good woman there. Youll have some fun

If she doesnt crap herself, then you know shes tough as nails. Marry her immediately and have 8 kids.

Works every time.

[Rhiannon]

Yeah go after her

My advice about Journey music and dates - When you get the girl in the car, instead of playing Journey ballads, play Edge of the blade repeatedly on the car stereo, singing at the top you lungs whilst pumping your fist and driving at 95 mph and perodically turning the wheel down hard to the left so you go in circles very fast.

If she craps her pants and if she doesnt get embarrased or laughs at the smell, you know you got a good woman there. Youll have some fun

If she doesnt crap herself, then you know shes tough as nails. Marry her immediately and have 8 kids.

Works every time.

That's too cute.

[Tito]

thanks for sharing mate. Very open and honest of you. Great story, but the ending needs some work.

Go chase her!

Now, if I would have wrote that, you would've told me no more appreciation threads!

[Tito]

Sorry to hear the girl is moving away. Might outta try to keep that one. I've been married 3 times and none of my wives liked my music. That shouldn't be an issue, and it really isn't, but music is a very big part of my life.

You better not be one of those who criticize Neal.

My first concert, ever was the '81 Journey Escape tour show. I had a date with me that was way out of my league, but you couldn't have asked for a better night. 10 years or so later, an old voice from the past called telling me about that girls death from an overdose. Another 10 years later, I'm driving down the highway with my daughter in the car, and Open Arms came on the radio. For some reason that girls memory flooded my mind and I just started crying like a baby. My daughter was probably 8 at the time, didn't know what the hell was going on.

Music is a very powerful thing, and if you've found someone that enjoys the same music you do, that's really pretty special. Especially a band like Journey. People just love to hate Journey. My wife says if she never hears another Journey song, it'll be too soon. And I can't listen to her music. Country. UGH!

Think about sinking some claws into that girl and keeping her. There are jobs in every city.

Between Rick's post and the other guy's, I think it sounds like a good time to resurrect Appreciation threads.

[Michigan Girl]

[Tito]

Thanks for the quick replies everyone!!! Thanks Andrew for welcoming me aboard Funny thing is, normally I'm normally not a helpless romantic, but this girl has really done something to me. Normally I'm just as much of a hooligan as the next guy (and gal) around here, but I really had to share this story.

On our last night together, I told her that this thing was playing out like a Journey song. She replied, 'Hell, our lives are a Journey song!!' And damn, she is right.

Go get her. That's all I have to say. Took me a year or two to chase down my girl and we've been together 16 years. Bloody hell.

How is this sh-t not worse than my appreciation threads?

[Rhiannon]

Hehehe...

[Melissa]

Hey everyone, I have a story I really feel that I need to share regarding how much Journey can affect our lives.


Flame away, if you will. Call me a pussy if you have to.

Well, at least you are a self-proclaimed guy kissing a girl; you should be safe from SteveW2 ...

I vote with the "go for it" crowd. Planes fly, trains run, cars drive, IM & Skype exist ... distance shouldn't kill a good Journey love story...

Agreed

[lights1961]

cool story.

[Natalie]

Thanks for the quick replies everyone!!! Thanks Andrew for welcoming me aboard Funny thing is, normally I'm normally not a helpless romantic, but this girl has really done something to me. Normally I'm just as much of a hooligan as the next guy (and gal) around here, but I really had to share this story.

On our last night together, I told her that this thing was playing out like a Journey song. She replied, 'Hell, our lives are a Journey song!!' And damn, she is right.

Go get her. That's all I have to say. Took me a year or two to chase down my girl and we've been together 16 years. Bloody hell.

How is this sh-t not worse than my appreciation threads?

Tito-let it go....you're pouting is getting old really fast!!!!!!!!!!!!

[edcha]

Only Solutions, if your story were true---I salute you! My impression is that very few MEN, especially in this forum, will be brave enough to dare show their soft side by starting a new post re: a true personal sweet story like yours--without feeling less manly. I'm really surprised to find a wholesome thread with no angry---and very few-- four-letter words! Good job and good luck!

[Michigan Girl]

Thanks for the quick replies everyone!!! Thanks Andrew for welcoming me aboard Funny thing is, normally I'm normally not a helpless romantic, but this girl has really done something to me. Normally I'm just as much of a hooligan as the next guy (and gal) around here, but I really had to share this story.

On our last night together, I told her that this thing was playing out like a Journey song. She replied, 'Hell, our lives are a Journey song!!' And damn, she is right.

Go get her. That's all I have to say. Took me a year or two to chase down my girl and we've been together 16 years. Bloody hell.

How is this sh-t not worse than my appreciation threads?

Tito-let it go....you're pouting is getting old really fast!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awwwww......

[Only Solutions]

Yeah go after her

My advice about Journey music and dates - When you get the girl in the car, instead of playing Journey ballads, play Edge of the blade repeatedly on the car stereo, singing at the top you lungs whilst pumping your fist and driving at 95 mph and perodically turning the wheel down hard to the left so you go in circles very fast.

If she craps her pants and if she doesnt get embarrased or laughs at the smell, you know you got a good woman there. Youll have some fun

If she doesnt crap herself, then you know shes tough as nails. Marry her immediately and have 8 kids.

Works every time.

Now THAT is some funny stuff

[bluejeangirl76]

My advice about Journey music and dates - When you get the girl in the car, instead of playing Journey ballads, play Edge of the blade repeatedly on the car stereo, singing at the top you lungs whilst pumping your fist and driving at 95 mph and perodically turning the wheel down hard to the left so you go in circles very fast.

That would work on me better than any damn ballad.
That along with showimg me you know Journey songs other than the same 10 everyone eles in the world knows.

[Only Solutions]

Only Solutions, if your story were true---I salute you! My impression is that very few MEN, especially in this forum, will be brave enough to dare show their soft side by starting a new post re: a true personal sweet story like yours--without feeling less manly. I'm really surprised to find a wholesome thread with no angry---and very few-- four-letter words! Good job and good luck!

That is why I had to share the story, it was a very poignant moment for me. My friends that know me, know that I normally fit into that category of a man who doesn't show his soft side. Don't get me wrong, I like to drink and curse and belch just as much as the next guy. But as I said, this girl is one in a million and I really wanted folks to know how relevant Journey STILL is in people's lives.

[edcha]

Only Solutions, if your story were true---I salute you! My impression is that very few MEN, especially in this forum, will be brave enough to dare show their soft side by starting a new post re: a true personal sweet story like yours--without feeling less manly. I'm really surprised to find a wholesome thread with no angry---and very few-- four-letter words! Good job and good luck!

That is why I had to share the story, it was a very poignant moment for me. My friends that know me, know that I normally fit into that category of a man who doesn't show his soft side. Don't get me wrong, I like to drink and curse and belch just as much as the next guy. But as I said, this girl is one in a million and I really wanted folks to know how relevant Journey STILL is in people's lives.

Well-taken, OS. It's a refreshing break from the regular threads--especially for new posters like myself.

[stevew2]

Thanks for the quick replies everyone!!! Thanks Andrew for welcoming me aboard Funny thing is, normally I'm normally not a helpless romantic, but this girl has really done something to me. Normally I'm just as much of a hooligan as the next guy (and gal) around here, but I really had to share this story.

On our last night together, I told her that this thing was playing out like a Journey song. She replied, 'Hell, our lives are a Journey song!!' And damn, she is right.

Go get her. That's all I have to say. Took me a year or two to chase down my girl and we've been together 16 years. Bloody hell.

How is this sh-t not worse than my appreciation threads?

Problablly cause it is about real people, not fake old worn out musicians,that dont give a fuck about anyone but themselves

[Tito]

Thanks for the quick replies everyone!!! Thanks Andrew for welcoming me aboard Funny thing is, normally I'm normally not a helpless romantic, but this girl has really done something to me. Normally I'm just as much of a hooligan as the next guy (and gal) around here, but I really had to share this story.

On our last night together, I told her that this thing was playing out like a Journey song. She replied, 'Hell, our lives are a Journey song!!' And damn, she is right.

Go get her. That's all I have to say. Took me a year or two to chase down my girl and we've been together 16 years. Bloody hell.

How is this sh-t not worse than my appreciation threads?

Problablly cause it is about real people, not fake old worn out musicians,that dont give a fuck about anyone but themselves

I beg your pardon. Journey are real people. Correction, you're right they're not real people....they're SUPERSTARS!

How do we know this guy is real? I personally think he is. Unfortunately, if he chases her as most here are saying, it will probably end with the song, LTS.

[stevew2]

Then you can start an appreciation thread about that to

[Rick]

Thanks for the quick replies everyone!!! Thanks Andrew for welcoming me aboard Funny thing is, normally I'm normally not a helpless romantic, but this girl has really done something to me. Normally I'm just as much of a hooligan as the next guy (and gal) around here, but I really had to share this story.

On our last night together, I told her that this thing was playing out like a Journey song. She replied, 'Hell, our lives are a Journey song!!' And damn, she is right.

Go get her. That's all I have to say. Took me a year or two to chase down my girl and we've been together 16 years. Bloody hell.

How is this sh-t not worse than my appreciation threads?

Well for starters, there's only one of these from this poster, not a dozen. Secondly, it's based on fact, unlike your tongue-in-cheek wastes of bandwidth and everyone's time.

[ScarabGator]

Thanks for the quick replies everyone!!! Thanks Andrew for welcoming me aboard Funny thing is, normally I'm normally not a helpless romantic, but this girl has really done something to me. Normally I'm just as much of a hooligan as the next guy (and gal) around here, but I really had to share this story.

On our last night together, I told her that this thing was playing out like a Journey song. She replied, 'Hell, our lives are a Journey song!!' And damn, she is right.

Go get her. That's all I have to say. Took me a year or two to chase down my girl and we've been together 16 years. Bloody hell.

How is this sh-t not worse than my appreciation threads?

Tito-let it go....you're pouting is getting old really fast!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tito, your cool with me but you heard the lady. Let it go.

[Tito]

Tito-let it go....you're pouting is getting old really fast!!!!!!!!!!!!

And the So...........to crying hasn't after over a year?

[ScarabGator]

Tito-let it go....you're pouting is getting old really fast!!!!!!!!!!!!

And the So...........to crying hasn't after over a year?

Actually Tito, the soto shit is really old with me. I agree with you here. Natalie, forgive me but I am sick of soto.

[Natalie]

Tito-let it go....you're pouting is getting old really fast!!!!!!!!!!!!

And the So...........to crying hasn't after over a year?

Actually Tito, the soto shit is really old with me. I agree with you here. Natalie, forgive me but I am sick of soto.

Me too....interestingly enough, it's Tito that keeps that going as well-with a a little help from his "sidekick."