This is Tylerfan's Story from meeting the man she has dreamed of meeting for a long time.
She got this chance on Oct, 3rd, 1998. This is her story, about that week. :o) (This is how she wrote it for this page.)
Isn't she just so sweet? :o)
WARNING - READING TYLERFAN's 5 DAY AERO TRIP MAY CAUSE EYE-STRAIN
I have a lot to say.... Tee Hee
Gee where do I start...? Oh yeah how about the beginning. It all
started when I left Buffalo to meet Chesty. She met me at the airport
with a pink neon sign. We drove down the North Carolina highway with
Aero cranked, smiles on our faces, and laughing hystercally. We
arrived in Raleigh an hour before Prollie was due to land. Where we
unpacked a little and caught a lil buzz. We headed down to the
airport. We waited anxiously for Prollie. I thought at first that we
were not gonna recognize her, but sure enough there she was. Greeting
us with a warm smile. We headed back to the hotel - touched up a tad
and headed to the lobby for free cocktails. Time seemed to fly as we
talked about all the times in chat - lots of LOAO (laughing our asses
off) going on here. Shortly thereafter we headed out for dinner and
then back to the room for more drinks and some relaxation. Prollie
showed us the beautiful scarf she made Steven. (Pictures coming soon.)
I mailed most of the supplies to Prollie and with that "magic touch" -
it was truely beautiful. She did an awesome job. All three of us
pulled out pictures and listened to each other tell stories about
them. We learned a lot. We all relaxed in the jacuzzi. (no pics to
follow, sorry - lol)
The next day (the day of the Raleigh show) we had a big breakfast and
off to see Aero we go. We anticipated to leave early in hopes to give
Steven his scarf and the dreams of meeting Aero in our heads. We met
IdreamofSteven and her friend at the hotel and off to Walnut Creek we
go. We had a hard time trying to relax on the side of the entrance as
secuirty was giving us a hard time with Ches's car. That poor girl
must of moved it about 4 times. Finally they started to let the cars
go in. We thought Aero had arrived already and we just pulled in the
lot and gave up. We later found out that the boys weren't in until we
were well into the stadium. With the scarf, our pink neon sign that
read "Steven for President, Can we be you interns?" in big bold black
letters, we proceeded to do some aero shopping. All of us bought
t-shirts. We went in and sat down. I was kinda bummed at the seats
that I got from AF1 - for some strange reason I thought I would of
been closer. Ches was enjoying where we were but I think I was
spoiled at my last show. Anyways - we talked to Prollie and Idream
for awhile. We went up to Big Mike (Steven's security guard, and asked
him if he could please give our scarf to Steven so he could use it for
the show, didn't happen). The lights dimmend and the concert started.
The show was awesome. It was really nice to see the boys putting on
a kick-ass show. It just rocked. After about 2 hours of standing on
our feet, singing, and having a good ol time the concert was over :o(
After the show we met Roni - a girl who comes in chat as Ragdoll29.
She is so nice. She shared her story about the band. Her dream came
true that day. We followed Roni to the backstage area. She had
passes. Roni and her girlfriend went backstage while Prollie, Ches,
Idream, her girlfriend (Shana), and I
stood around hoping that we would have the luck to get in too. We
waited around and didn't have any luck. Prollie and chesty were
determined as Idream and I got a little emotional. My dream was to
meet Steven - the look in all of our eyes were sad when we were told
to leave the premises. So our night ended in a sad note - but we all
had a real good time in Raleigh. I am so happy to have met Idream,
her girlfriend and of course Ches. Ches and I dropped Prollie off at
the airport the following day then drove back to Ches house. I met
her family and Aerojanie. She is a sweet girl too. Ches and I got on
chat and laughed until the early hours of the morning. The next morning
Ches dropped me off at the airport (almost missing the flight, tee
hee) and off to Atlanta I went. I got off the plane and had Prollie
waiting for me (Isn't she sweet to lie. hehehe I was running late.)
. We took off to the Lakewood Amphtheatre for my second
Aerosmith concert. When we arrived we were greeted by two lovely's
from Alabama. JPF and sis SCO were there in full Aero form. We
talked for awhile as we waited for the band to pull up in their cars
for tonight's show. I was impressed with all the gifts for the band.
As we killed time I learned a lot from these guys and just hearing
their previous experiences and memories warmed my heart. As we waited
out of the corner of our eye came the first cadillac - the first car was
Steven in the front seat on his cell phone. We yelled to him and he
smiled and gave us the finger (no not that infamous Tom Hamilton
finger,) but he gave us the kind of signal that he acknowleged our
preseance and will be with us shortly (yeah right oh Tylerfan, he does usually, it was just to far from the gate. :o)
). In the
backseat of Steven's car was Joey. We gave
Mr. Tyler time to get off the phone and when we saw him off the phone
we yelled down to him. He had something in his hand and swung it
around his head as we yelled down to him. Security was gracious
enough to call down to tell them we had gifts for the band. They in
return sent someone up for it. SCO worked very hard and made us these
cool chiquita scarves and JPF slipped one to Steven in an awesome hat,
hoping that Steven would use it tonight (he didn't). The the next two car's came in.
One had Tom and Brad and the second had Joe Perry in the back. We yelled at Joe who then
gave us a semi-half wave. There was one remark that JPF stated and I
will never forget it cuz it was so funny. "Yeah there is Joe Perry -
he is so cool, he didnt even wave to us." I died when she said
it. The cars pulled in down the hill towards the tour buses.
We waited around
for a lil while and let our feet take us to the will-call window. We
got our tickets and proceeded into Lakewood. We met John Kalodner
(the dude from a few of the aerosmith videos). He greeted us with a
nice smile and handshake. We hung around and met a few other
aerosmith fans that we talk to on the net and shared more
aero-moments. You couldnt' ask for a better nite. The band took the
stage and played an awesome show. The only difference between the
Raleigh and Atlanta set lists was the song "Come Together" - which was
a nice addition. After the show it was time to meet the band.
Prollie and I went backstage. We had 2 bags full of gifts. Joey
Kramer was the first to come out. He seemed to be quiet but he was
very polite. He just adored Prollie's little "Pandora's Box" of
trinkets for him (I never thought to call it that. To cute).
We both got a picture with him. He only stayed out
for about 10 minutes and headed back in. A little while later Tom
Hamilton comes out - the crowd started to gather around and Prollie
and I waited our turn. I went up to Tom and asked for his autograph.
I handed him my Done With Mirros CD insert and - he laughed as he saw
it. He told me since I handed him Done With Mirrors he had to sign it
backwards, which he did. Too cool. Both Prollie and I got our
picture with Tom. Brad was off to side of the backstage area. He
wasn't meeting many fans tonight. After about a 20 minute wait - low
and behold Mr. Tyler appeard with Big Mike right behind him. The
crowd clinged to Steven. Big Mike and even Steven himself told
everyone to give him some room. Prollie and I moved to the back of
the crowd and waited for some clearance. We watch Steven come closer
and he looked at me wearing my Steven air-brush shirt. As he looked
at my shirt he smiled and said "nice shirt" I told him "thanks, Steven
can you sign it?" and with that voice that can make you melt - he said
"sure I will". He did a beautiful signature on the back and Prollie
asked him for his autograph on her backstage pass. I managed to get a
pic with Prollie and Steven. Prollie gave Steven his lil box of
goodies and briefly explained the story behind the Voodoo Doll she
gave to Steven. This is the Voodoo Doll that was bought on JPF, SCO,
and Prollie's trip to New Orleans. JPF put a band-aid on the left
knee. He looked at it and said "now i know why my knee feels better"
- so cool. We were rushed for time as I quickly took the pic of
Prollie and Steven and stepped aside quickly. Prollie and I just
watched him as he moved around the crowd. I stood and watched all the
smiles on everyone's faces. I still couldnt believe it was happening.
We got a pic of his cute lil ass in his baggy jeans (Gap, not quite).
Prollie then tugged at my arm and said if you want a pic you better
act now or you will miss him. I was kind of scared to ask Steven
again since Mike wasnt in the best of moods. But I watched him work
the crowd and when given the opportunity I went up to him and asked
him for one more favor and that was the pic. I said "Steven, one more
thing - can I please have my picture with you?" He smiled again and
said sure - Prollie took the pic and when the flash went off I looked
up to him and gave him a kiss on the cheek. I thanked him. I wanted
to say more but I didn't want to push my luck. I will never forget
that moment as words cant describe how I felt. Here my dream came
true. Prollie and I waited for a few minutes more and then headed our
way out the door - with a shitty-ass grin from ear to ear. We walked
back to the car and waiting for us was JPF and SCO - we told them what
happened. We walked back to the security entrance waiting for Steven
to get in the cadillac and head for his hotel. Brad, Tom, Joe and
Joey headed out already. About 5 minutes later we see the head-lights
of the cadillac come on and headed up the hill. Steven had the window
rolled down and we yelled out to him - he gave us a big smile that
made our hearts melt and blew out kisses to us while he drove away.
So this is the end of our Aero story. I know it's a long one but it
was 5 days of pure fun.
LOL
I never thought my dream would come true for me. All along Prollie
told me not to give up and I didn't. Dreams do become realities folks
- and as Steven says "the light at the end of the tunnel - maybe U". So all of
you that hope to have your dreams fulfilled, dont give up. I want to
thank you Prollie, from the bottom of my heart. My dream came true
thanks to you hun. I am so happy that I got to know you. Hopefully
this is the start of a great friendship - I know it is on this end.
I'll never forget you. I love ya.
Ches - I am so happy I got to know you. You made me laugh and made me
forget the lil things when we were together. You will always be my
best friend and I will cherish our awesome time forever. U are the
best and I love ya.
JPF & SCO - you guys are awesome. I had such a good time hanging with
you two cool cats. I hope I can hook up with ya at another Aerosmith
show... Love ya guys!
IDREAM - You are so sweet. I wish I could of spent more time with
you. Do me a favor, dont give up hun. It will happen - I just know it
will come true. Work on Mom for Boston. Tee Hee! I love you hun!
