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Post by sebbe on Oct 8, 2008 8:55:56 GMT -5
layniac, that is a wonderful story. i finally got to bring my little girl, who isnt so little anymore. and it was just so incredible to me that nel took her by the hand and said 'ok zoe, you're with me'...
my first encounter with nel still makes me smile. 2002 was my first year. we got to the cemetary early afternoon/late morning. as soon as i got out of the car, i just made a bee-line to shannon and barely noticed whatever it was that was happening around me. i kneeled down next to him, it was really emotionally overwhelming for me. i just kneeled there for a few minutes thinking and having my time with him. all of a sudden i felt someone tapping my shoulder. it was nel (though i didn't yet know it was nel) and she handed me something and asked me to put it down there on the ground or something. i really don't remember what it was... but then she realized that maybe she interrupted me or something and she actually apologize for interrupting me while i was having my time with shannon. moments later i realized that this was nel. hell i didnt even know shannon's mom was going to be there. i knew nothing of the vigil. i dont know, maybe its silly but it was really sweet that she wanted to make sure she didnt' get in my way... nel in someones way! ha! could never happen. once i realized who nel was and what just went down, i immediately went to her, introduced myself, and gave help in any and every way i could.
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Post by rotten apples on Oct 8, 2008 14:16:26 GMT -5
#beesmilie# That's pretty cool Sebbe. The first time I got to meet her was at a concert. A friend of mine who already knew her introduced us. I was pretty nervous. I figured she had people coming up to her left and right, so I didn't want to bother her. But she was so friendly, she made me feel like it was her who was wanting to meet me.
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Post by Barbara on Oct 12, 2008 15:44:24 GMT -5
I fucking love you all.... I fucking love you too! Me three! All of you! I realize now that there are quite some forum people that were there but I didn't meet. Next time I hope! Like I said on Myspace, the whole experience (being next to Shannon, meeting all the melons and Nel) was overwhelming and even better than I expected. I don't know if I ever felt such peace inside as the day (and night even more) of the vigil. It was definitely a very special feeling that I can't compare to anything else. Everyone was so wonderful, vigil should last one month at least, so we could all talk and hang out more! or like Kacie said, why not the whole year I miss you all so much now! I hope to be there next year and see you all and more of you again.
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JaysOn
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"Ever had the feeling of maybe blowing your face upon the ceiling"Shannon Hoon rip
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Post by JaysOn on Oct 19, 2008 3:04:50 GMT -5
Wow!!1Words caN't explain how I felt that week at the vigil---Me and Sky got there tue. night about 4 in the morning and sat there with my portable multitrack recorder and recorded 2 songs sitting there with shannon--just made them up on the spot---and that was just the first experience of many---- seeing melon on shannon's birthday in Lafayette--was an amaziNg experience ----and here where I live i'm the only person that listen's to melon---so being there where everybody everywhere was listening,playing,singing melon sOngs---it felt like a whole other world--my kind of world-I loved every second there--and the locals were amazing---cody,hunter,katie,brady,joey,,,all wonderful people-- they gave me and sky a place to stay while we were there--saved us a lot of money---- and Brady with his no-tell motel ...lol And I never expected Nel to sit with us like that and tell stories like she did---it was unforgettable----I laid there by shannon and listened to every word she said---shedding an occasional tear-- then Nel cuddled up to a blanket and pillow right next to a grouo of us 'right by shannon------and slept for the night-then we all woke up and walked the cemetery picking up trash--(wich wasn't that much) it was a --mind blowing,life changing experience - It was real hard to come back hOme-------------
Love and miss yOu all-- JaysOn
#smileyhug# #beesmilie#
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Bam~Melon
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Pretty Is~~ Is Pretty Does
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Post by Bam~Melon on Oct 19, 2008 11:11:38 GMT -5
Thanks everyone for sharing ALL your stories with us #smileyhug#
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Sugardaddy
The Pusher
Whoever controls the media, controls the mind. JIM MORRISON
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Post by Sugardaddy on Dec 16, 2008 14:54:43 GMT -5
Hey everyone. hope all is well in everyones lives and that everyone is having a happy holiday season. My ankle is doing OK for those of you who chilled with me during the Shannon week this year. Still haven't gone to the doctor, but I don't think that it is broken. I haven't been on here in a bit and I love reading peoples stories and what this band means to each and every one of us. They have helped all of us in some way in our lives, and for some saved their lives. I am so grateful to be part of such an amazing band and family, and honestly feel sorry for those in this world who will never understand what it feels like to be completely at home as I do when I am in Indiana for that time with Shannon and all his pals. peace love and shannon hoon
dylan
p.s. i have a bunch of pics from the vigil on my myspace if anyone wants to check them out who hasn't yet. search under the name Dylan Williams and I am the 29 year old in TN. i love you all!!!!
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Samantha
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formerly waksamcat...
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Post by Samantha on Dec 20, 2008 22:07:41 GMT -5
This years vigil was my first, and it was incredible. First, I had never flown before and had been scared to death, but I wanted to go so bad I just did it, and thanks to Shannon for being the inspiration for my fear of flight cancelling trip, The plane was nothing, and that first night, wow, I have never gazed into the sky and seen so many stars...The feeling of being close to Shannon while there was so heavy. Meeting Nel was the best, like others have stated, she has a way of making you feel like she was waiting to meet you! All the melons I met were cool, and from where I was in front of Rodgers, I thought the sound was good, thought it did take a month for me to regain full hearing between the plane and the concert. Thanks to whoever posted the picture of the group of us in front of the house, it reminds me of having to make a quick exit when the guy caught us snapping pictures on the lawn. I posted all mine on my myspace page if anyone is interested, check out the orbs in the cemetary!
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