Post by AngelEyes on Feb 8, 2003 11:26:19 GMT -5
I remember the first time I ever met this man. I'd learned he was doing an autograph signing about 2 hours north of here at an auto show. I begged and pleaded with my sister to take me back then since I was unfamiliar with the directions myself. And off we set on our 2 hour trek to meet Roark Critchlow.
Strangely enough there wasn't anyone waiting in line yet but we saw the area where it would be held. Can't miss a huge sign and balloons. He and his wife had just celebrated having his newborn, a boy. But it was great since we were the first in line! Can't beat that. We waited for about an hour and a half.
After egads of people began showing up, we waited a bit longer. We were told his plane was late and he was on the way from the airport. About 15 minutes later commotion started and there he was! Walking down the hallway ready for the fans! Can't tell you how nervous I was prior to that. Talk bout some serious butterflies. But the second I saw him walking towards the tables I felt completely at ease. This was going to be fun!!
I went up to him to and introduced myself. I was from the Mike and Carrie board and his website board. Wasn't sure if he'd remembered but he seemed to know some of the people I'd mentioned. I don't remember the rest of the conversation now but I only remember how truly sweet he was. He was so gentle, and so caring with his fans. We hung out a little afterward to get photos of him with th fans and he was so wonderful with them.
If you ever have the chance to meet him, do so. Truly a very very nice guy.
AngelEyes
Strangely enough there wasn't anyone waiting in line yet but we saw the area where it would be held. Can't miss a huge sign and balloons. He and his wife had just celebrated having his newborn, a boy. But it was great since we were the first in line! Can't beat that. We waited for about an hour and a half.
After egads of people began showing up, we waited a bit longer. We were told his plane was late and he was on the way from the airport. About 15 minutes later commotion started and there he was! Walking down the hallway ready for the fans! Can't tell you how nervous I was prior to that. Talk bout some serious butterflies. But the second I saw him walking towards the tables I felt completely at ease. This was going to be fun!!
I went up to him to and introduced myself. I was from the Mike and Carrie board and his website board. Wasn't sure if he'd remembered but he seemed to know some of the people I'd mentioned. I don't remember the rest of the conversation now but I only remember how truly sweet he was. He was so gentle, and so caring with his fans. We hung out a little afterward to get photos of him with th fans and he was so wonderful with them.
If you ever have the chance to meet him, do so. Truly a very very nice guy.
AngelEyes
