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March 02, 2004

Drove head on into this...

It's not everyday a person gets to meet the #1 person on their "People I'd Like To Meet" list (not to mention their "Most Eligible Bachelors" list. But today was mine.

Today I had the privilege of meeting Dale Earnhardt, Jr.

Whoa. I'm still coming down. Something 'bout being around that race car driver had my heart speeding...

But, as usual, I was not shy nor at a loss for words and ~~had~~ ~~created~~ stole several opportunities for quick chats with him in between takes during a taping in Los Angeles.

We got a couple words in about racing and his #1 status in the series, talked a little music, touched on our dads, and contemplated his eligible bachelor status (that was my favorite subject).

Twice throughout the day I was approached by random people saying, "You're with Dale, right?" Heh... "I wish," was the only reply I could muster either time. And who knows if they even meant with, like my brain heard, I'm sure they were looking for an autograph.

But I must say, I don't mind being connected with Dale Jr. in any way...

He was every bit as well-mannered, gracious, interested, generous, fun, and entertaining as I suspected.

A few takes, photos and autographs afterwards, our final encounter for the day was an exchange of personal items: for him, a music afficionado like me, new music to his ears by artists from his neck of the woods: copies of 4 albums by my all-time favorite, little-known South Carolina band, Dezeray's Hammer (f.k.a. Albert Hill) and North Carolina super soul singer Anthony Hamilton (my fav album of last year). For me, the address of Dale's invitation only, personal website for family and friends and the hope of receiving an email...

A girl can dream, right? After all, my previous dreams have manifested this much...

Stay tuned for photos of this...

It was also a pleasure to meet Dale's manager, JR, from DEI. We spent lots of down time pacing past each other in the alley on our cell phones in typical LA fashion. I even bummed a cigarette off him. Did I mention I don't smoke? and I'm still broke. but I smiled often today.

It's been a helluva week so far, and it's only Tuesday.

Update: Photos of this...

Posted by tallglassofmilk on March 02, 2004 in "I feel the need, the need for speed", Personal and Blogging | Permalink

Comments

I come to you via David @ Ripples. I will revisit. Sounds like you have had a much deserved 'better' week.

Posted by: Marie | March 03, 2004 at 06:24 PM

Hey, TGOM. You are hotttttttt!!!!!

Posted by: Machete of Speed | March 04, 2004 at 11:48 AM

My first thought after you said he gave you his personal website... It used to be phone numbers that people exchanged. LOL! Now it's "here's my web site, let's do email". Too funny. *BG*

Posted by: Teresa | March 05, 2004 at 04:18 PM

You are so lucky..i want to meet him one day..HOPEFULLY

Posted by: Cheryl Ann | August 27, 2004 at 06:38 AM

your site truly has it all! and what you don't have you have links to. you are an absolute genius. smart, gorgeous, and a dale jr. fan to boot! thank you for your support of the military and of our president. and #8. GO JR.!!!!

Posted by: Joe | October 10, 2004 at 06:27 AM

great dale jr story/meeting! do you work in the entertainment industry, or did you just have a friend who got you in...:)

nice blog/site.

Posted by: melissa | November 11, 2004 at 08:06 AM

Indeed I do work in the industry, which got me in, and I knew the photographer who knew I was a big fan so he hooked up the photos while I got the chance to chat with Junior.

Everyday should be that good!

Posted by: tallglassofmilk | November 11, 2004 at 11:24 AM

your serously so lucky....liek i would pee my pants if i met him i think. hehe...he's gergouse and the best driver ever....your so lucky.....i would love to meet him one day and hopefully i'll be as lucky as u were ....Bol

Posted by: Courtnie | December 13, 2004 at 08:50 AM