Good afternoon everyone!
I didn't visit yesterday. Sorry for that. I don't even have time right now to read the posts on the forums either. Sorry for this as well. My mom arrived late Thursday afternoon and we have been very busy since. Yesterday, we spent the entire day attempting to get into the pit at the Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band concert. Oh, my goodness. What a show! In order to get into the pit, we needed to be at least 500 numbers away from the randomly drawn number at 4:45 pm. We arrived at 1:30. Our numbers were 194-6 (Kim, myself and my mom - in that order). The number 461 was drawn. There were only 704 bracelets given out, which meant that we were within the final 60 to get into the pit! Incredible! We were about six rows back in the centre from The Boss!
I'll attach a few photos here for your viewing pleasures. I'm sure there must be a few people on here that are fans of the legend as well. I must say... He put on the greatest show I have ever witness. Even at 63 - not that its old - he could still move like someone in their prime. The energy he exuded and filled the arena with was unsurmountable. Ottawa is known as a fairly relaxed crowd, but for the first time I have ever seen, Bruce had everyone out of their seats and dancing. The three of us had the time of our lives.
Highlights included the three of us helping Bruce crowd surf from the catwalk back to the stage during Hungry Heart! My mom was freaking out because she finally touched the "man of her dreams," I was excited that I carried him for a few seconds... and then Kim was thrilled that she "touched/grabbed Bruce's butt!" It was a great experience. I loved it.
Guitarist Nil Lofgren and Bruce:
Bruce:
Stevie and The Boss talkin' bout "Glory Days":
I am still in awe of this show. Wow. More good news... I'm heading to the Rideau Centre today. Maybe Christmas will finally be "blossoming" in Ottawa. Time will tell! Have a wonderful Saturday, everyone!!