Comments on: Toby Keith and How I Made a Fool of Myself http://www.desertpond.com/and-working-mother/toby-keith-and-how-i-made-a-fool-of-myself/ ....................Always wanted to write? It's not too late. Sat, 10 Apr 2010 00:00:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Kathy McGraw http://www.desertpond.com/and-working-mother/toby-keith-and-how-i-made-a-fool-of-myself/comment-page-1/#comment-311 Kathy McGraw Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:12:30 +0000 http://www.desertpond.com/?p=701#comment-311 Smiling here and thinking what I would have done. Once I met a famous baseball player, paid to get his autograph and was tongue tied when I got up there. At least you "took care of business" and said something! Never heard of Toby Keith but now because of you story I will know the name when I hear it ;) Smiling here and thinking what I would have done. Once I met a famous baseball player, paid to get his autograph and was tongue tied when I got up there. At least you “took care of business” and said something!

Never heard of Toby Keith but now because of you story I will know the name when I hear it ;)

]]> By: Alex Crabtree http://www.desertpond.com/and-working-mother/toby-keith-and-how-i-made-a-fool-of-myself/comment-page-1/#comment-303 Alex Crabtree Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:51:21 +0000 http://www.desertpond.com/?p=701#comment-303 Ain't it cool? All the rehearsin' we do and when the big moment comes and goes, we think of every 'ck' we stuttered across or all those 'ummmmmmms'. Oh yeah, not to mention that we rarely say anything near what we rehearsed. Yet, years later we look back (or Toby does minutes later) and say to ourselves, "That was one cool chick." Okay, not me....I'd be the fumbling idiot, but nowhere near a cool chick. Just think of all the drunken a-holes who Toby had to wade through over the years before he briefly met you. You ain't no fool. Ain’t it cool? All the rehearsin’ we do and when the big moment comes and goes, we think of every ‘ck’ we stuttered across or all those ‘ummmmmmms’. Oh yeah, not to mention that we rarely say anything near what we rehearsed.

Yet, years later we look back (or Toby does minutes later) and say to ourselves, “That was one cool chick.” Okay, not me….I’d be the fumbling idiot, but nowhere near a cool chick.

Just think of all the drunken a-holes who Toby had to wade through over the years before he briefly met you.

You ain’t no fool.

]]> By: Erica http://www.desertpond.com/and-working-mother/toby-keith-and-how-i-made-a-fool-of-myself/comment-page-1/#comment-294 Erica Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:47:17 +0000 http://www.desertpond.com/?p=701#comment-294 Thanks so much, Carolina! It was absolutely an inner weirdo kind of thing. :) I feel much better having had such great responses from fellow fans. "The Fool" today but not forever, Erica Thanks so much, Carolina! It was absolutely an inner weirdo kind of thing. :) I feel much better having had such great responses from fellow fans. “The Fool” today but not forever, Erica

]]> By: Carolina http://www.desertpond.com/and-working-mother/toby-keith-and-how-i-made-a-fool-of-myself/comment-page-1/#comment-293 Carolina Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:39:23 +0000 http://www.desertpond.com/?p=701#comment-293 I loved the stories and I can sense your love for the Man. Sometimes, when we are nervous the last thing we can do is control the inner wirdo within us. LOL. I am sure he is use to it by now. :) Your guys are true fans and that's all Toby can ask for. Thank you for sharing your stories and know you weren't the first and will not be the last to be "The Fool" I loved the stories and I can sense your love for the Man. Sometimes, when we are nervous the last thing we can do is control the inner wirdo within us. LOL. I am sure he is use to it by now. :)
Your guys are true fans and that’s all Toby can ask for.
Thank you for sharing your stories and know you weren’t the first and will not be the last to be “The Fool”

]]> By: Erica http://www.desertpond.com/and-working-mother/toby-keith-and-how-i-made-a-fool-of-myself/comment-page-1/#comment-264 Erica Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:57:54 +0000 http://www.desertpond.com/?p=701#comment-264 Liz - OK, your story is even funnier than mine! :) The part about not forgetting to bring your tongue next time is a riot. I apparently had my tongue but my brain melted in the darn Arizona heat. Maybe that will be my excuse. I was really, really hot - complete melt-down. I'm so glad I'm not the only one who lost themselves a bit in front of Toby. I can't imagine what he must think when we all stumble over ourselves in front of him. I'm sure he's used to it but WE aren't! Thanks for the sweet thoughts! Erica Liz – OK, your story is even funnier than mine! :) The part about not forgetting to bring your tongue next time is a riot. I apparently had my tongue but my brain melted in the darn Arizona heat. Maybe that will be my excuse. I was really, really hot – complete melt-down. I’m so glad I’m not the only one who lost themselves a bit in front of Toby. I can’t imagine what he must think when we all stumble over ourselves in front of him. I’m sure he’s used to it but WE aren’t! Thanks for the sweet thoughts! Erica

]]> By: Candlgrl768/Liz http://www.desertpond.com/and-working-mother/toby-keith-and-how-i-made-a-fool-of-myself/comment-page-1/#comment-263 Candlgrl768/Liz Mon, 17 Aug 2009 19:54:56 +0000 http://www.desertpond.com/?p=701#comment-263 Erica, LMAO, I absolutely know how you feel.. I'm glad I'm not the only foolish fumbling fool out there. Last year I had my Toby Meet & Greet & knew I was a bit nervous but as the line moved along & seeing him with others I thought OK.. this isn't so bad, I was even joking with a few friends of his behind me. That was until they called next & that next person was I. I felt the heat rush up my back & the palms of my hands are now clammy.. My knees were getting weak, the items my husband gave to give to him were passed to him with no words said, He asked what's this as I stumbled over my words to tell him. He asked me who was I with, I replied (thinking who I was with duh) my husband, he said well where is he.. "ah by the stage". He said "I sure hope you enjoy the show" as we posed for pictures. He then said" well you smell pretty good what is it"? I in turn with my sarcastic tone said "it's called perfume" (Dumb ass I was!) He looked grinned & said I know what kind is it? (Laughing of course) I said ahh ahh I don't remember stumbling again.. I felt like such an idiot.. I think he could sense the nervousness & was trying to calm me by asking questions .. I was trembling so bad I don't know how I got out of the room.. only I do remember the photographer saying "next time don't forget to bring your tongue" . So you see Toby sees people making fools of themselves every day.. you're not alone :) I'm sure your efforts were greatly appreciated & you have memories to last a lifetime. I'm sure if something comes from giving Cali's CD she'll never let you live this one down, As my dear hubby laughs at me all the time. Laugh with it as Toby probably did, wish you the best of luck with Cali's CD & hope you find the right hands to get it in. Candlgrl768/Liz Erica,

LMAO, I absolutely know how you feel.. I’m glad I’m not the only foolish fumbling fool out there.
Last year I had my Toby Meet & Greet & knew I was a bit nervous but as the line moved along & seeing him with others I thought OK.. this isn’t so bad, I was even joking with a few friends of his behind me. That was until they called next & that next person was I. I felt the heat rush up my back & the palms of my hands are now clammy.. My knees were getting weak, the items my husband gave to give to him were passed to him with no words said, He asked what’s this as I stumbled over my words to tell him. He asked me who was I with, I replied (thinking who I was with duh) my husband, he said well where is he.. “ah by the stage”. He said “I sure hope you enjoy the show” as we posed for pictures. He then said” well you smell pretty good what is it”? I in turn with my sarcastic tone said “it’s called perfume” (Dumb ass I was!) He looked grinned & said I know what kind is it? (Laughing of course) I said ahh ahh I don’t remember stumbling again.. I felt like such an idiot.. I think he could sense the nervousness & was trying to calm me by asking questions .. I was trembling so bad I don’t know how I got out of the room.. only I do remember the photographer saying “next time don’t forget to bring your tongue” .
So you see Toby sees people making fools of themselves every day.. you’re not alone :)
I’m sure your efforts were greatly appreciated & you have memories to last a lifetime. I’m sure
if something comes from giving Cali’s CD she’ll never let you live this one down, As my dear hubby laughs at me all the time. Laugh with it as Toby probably did, wish you the best of luck
with Cali’s CD & hope you find the right hands to get it in.
Candlgrl768/Liz

]]> By: Erica http://www.desertpond.com/and-working-mother/toby-keith-and-how-i-made-a-fool-of-myself/comment-page-1/#comment-262 Erica Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:55:31 +0000 http://www.desertpond.com/?p=701#comment-262 Lyn - thanks so much for taking the time to comment! Yes, it's going to be one of those memories that crops up in my head every now and then with a tiny flame of embarrassment. You're right, though, it's not quite so humiliating knowing I did it for someone else. And, I'd do it again, darn it, if I had the chance. Of course, I should be careful about saying things like that because knowing her father, I have a feeling it's very likely I will have to do something similar in the near future! :) Lyn – thanks so much for taking the time to comment! Yes, it’s going to be one of those memories that crops up in my head every now and then with a tiny flame of embarrassment. You’re right, though, it’s not quite so humiliating knowing I did it for someone else. And, I’d do it again, darn it, if I had the chance. Of course, I should be careful about saying things like that because knowing her father, I have a feeling it’s very likely I will have to do something similar in the near future! :)

]]> By: Lyn http://www.desertpond.com/and-working-mother/toby-keith-and-how-i-made-a-fool-of-myself/comment-page-1/#comment-261 Lyn Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:06:59 +0000 http://www.desertpond.com/?p=701#comment-261 Erica, Such a cute story. First of all don't beat yourself up, your intentions and effort is wonderful, you did all of this for someone else. Toby being the professional entertainer, I am sure completely understands how this can happen. This happens most likely on every meet and greet and I am sure he understands and did not think anything less than you were a bit nervous. He probaley does get hundreds of requests to listen to C.D's unfortunately and just doesn't have the time, but, not knowing Toby personally, I can't say for sure and the more people you reach out to, the better your chances are. Give yourself a pat on the back for being such a wonderful friend. They will never forget your efforts for as long as they live and who knows, maybe something will come out of it after all :) Erica,
Such a cute story. First of all don’t beat yourself up, your intentions and effort is wonderful, you did all of this for someone else. Toby being the professional entertainer, I am sure completely understands how this can happen. This happens most likely on every meet and greet and I am sure he understands and did not think anything less than you were a bit nervous. He probaley does get hundreds of requests to listen to C.D’s unfortunately and just doesn’t have the time, but, not knowing Toby personally, I can’t say for sure and the more people you reach out to, the better your chances are. Give yourself a pat on the back for being such a wonderful friend. They will never forget your efforts for as long as they live and who knows, maybe something will come out of it after all :)

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