Sometimes I surprise myself at how adventurous and spontaneous I CAN be. HAHAHA!
So, Elton John is traveling on his farewell tour...sadly...and I've known for awhile he was coming to town. But by the time I actually decided to look for tickets, the prices were through the rough. I tried for several weeks to look for some on craigslist, but three times I did start a conversation certain red flags would come up and I just knew inside something smelled fishy. I am a smart woman!:) Anyway...I wasn't willing to pay $300 a ticket for the worst seats either, but so wanted to go with Robert.
Finally! On the day of the show, I still didn't get anywhere with my search. And then at 7 pm, after I cleaned up our kitchen and sent the kids and Robert to youth activities at the church, I got on craigslist and saw that a lady was selling great ticket (ONE) to the concert for $60. I quickly got in touch with her, as she had posted it 25 min earlier and she helped me find a place to meet near the PNC arena. I also called her on the phone to make sure she was real. So I told her I woul dmeet her in 25 minutes...but still worried it is a fake ticket or maybe she was a decoy and had some other evil plans...Anyway, my imagination didn't run too wild because all I remember is that I grabbed my purse, ran to the van voice texting Robert that I was going to the concert and meeting a lady hoping she was not a crazy lady. I texted him the address where we were meeting, just in case.
I was at the meeting place in 20 minutes and pulling in saw a police car...so at least that was a little comforting. The lady turned out to be a nice lady who was just too tired to go to this big event after work last minute. Yay! And after spending 15 minutes in line to park (I met her only 5 minute drive from the arena) and paying $30 for parking, I was finally through the security and running to my seat.
He ended with our favorites--"Your Song" and "Good Bye Yellow Road". I grew up listening to all of his songs ever since I remember! I am so happy my kids know of him and appreciate his songs and talent.
So, Elton John is traveling on his farewell tour...sadly...and I've known for awhile he was coming to town. But by the time I actually decided to look for tickets, the prices were through the rough. I tried for several weeks to look for some on craigslist, but three times I did start a conversation certain red flags would come up and I just knew inside something smelled fishy. I am a smart woman!:) Anyway...I wasn't willing to pay $300 a ticket for the worst seats either, but so wanted to go with Robert.
Finally! On the day of the show, I still didn't get anywhere with my search. And then at 7 pm, after I cleaned up our kitchen and sent the kids and Robert to youth activities at the church, I got on craigslist and saw that a lady was selling great ticket (ONE) to the concert for $60. I quickly got in touch with her, as she had posted it 25 min earlier and she helped me find a place to meet near the PNC arena. I also called her on the phone to make sure she was real. So I told her I woul dmeet her in 25 minutes...but still worried it is a fake ticket or maybe she was a decoy and had some other evil plans...Anyway, my imagination didn't run too wild because all I remember is that I grabbed my purse, ran to the van voice texting Robert that I was going to the concert and meeting a lady hoping she was not a crazy lady. I texted him the address where we were meeting, just in case.
I was at the meeting place in 20 minutes and pulling in saw a police car...so at least that was a little comforting. The lady turned out to be a nice lady who was just too tired to go to this big event after work last minute. Yay! And after spending 15 minutes in line to park (I met her only 5 minute drive from the arena) and paying $30 for parking, I was finally through the security and running to my seat.
This ticket turned out to be real and I was sitting in my awesome seat at 8:15. The seat was awesome! It might not look like it's close, but it was perfect for me:) And I just relished the idea that I paid so little for it!
Elton John had no opening act! And he sang for almost THREE HOURS STRAIGHT! He changed his outfit once, kept the glasses though.
I can't imagine how difficult it must have been to choose what songs to perform. He did some of his most famous ones and some less famous ones as well as the ones that have amazing piano parts that I'd never heard before. His piano skills are incredible! Hard to believe he is so ...old...and that his fingers move so fast (as they are quite short:)). Once again, I had an epiphany about Alex and how we need to support him in his love for performing.
He ended with our favorites--"Your Song" and "Good Bye Yellow Road". I grew up listening to all of his songs ever since I remember! I am so happy my kids know of him and appreciate his songs and talent.
Here is the best selfie I could get at 11 pm after the concert ended.
I ran like a bullet to my car and was home by 11:20, elated and buzzing with excitement to tell Robert all about the concert!
And now I have this souvenir hanging on my fridge. It does pay off to be spontaneous (sometimes-hahaha!).
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