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 What a great night!! 

The drive down was pretty smooth. We ended up getting on the road about 45 min. later than anticipated, but it all worked out. However, parking was a l'il tricky. We ended up a mile or more away. Decided not to take part in the shuttle bus since it would've taken us longer. However, 
Rainbowgrrrrl (Julie) did because the distance was more than she can handle. (no problemo) 

Our seats were in the second row on the far right --Fritz's side. Would've preferred it to be a bit center, but com'on now 2nd row!! And as Tracy explained, we eventually made it to the center at the stage. 

Tracy commented that Melissa didn't really get into it until the later part of the concert. Sad, but true. I couldn't have agreed with Tracy more. Melissa can give her 200%, but without the proper audience participation, it just doesn't cut it. The audience was indeed an embarassment due to the sitting down. Nevertheless, Tracy, Travelgrrrl, and I rocked with Melissa the entire concert. 

Highlights of the evening: 
Tracy walked over to the stage (during the first half of the evening) to show Melissa the "Must Be Crazy for ME, My 50th Show" sign she made ... Melissa gave the hugest smile. 
http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=4879muq9.bqmfvkvt&x=0&y=-7pqsmc  

I raised my REFUGEE sign from the Borgata in hopes she'll sing it (again) ... Melissa noticed it, acknowledged us, and shook her head no (meaning, no sorry not this time) ... oh well, I tried (hehe) 
http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=4879muq9.4bxvv6xl&x=0&y=-aj2n5u  

During IRFL, I held up my "Thank You for Surviving" sign up and she genuinely responded, "No, Thank you!" 
http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=4879muq9.2glvvf4p&x=0&y=kurir1  

At POMH, I passed around 8 of 10 "Scream Here" signs to the fans around me ... Melissa's initial reaction was whoa and before we knew it, she then places herself on an angle facing our side and screamed her head off ... That was like soooo awesome 
http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=4879muq9.26iveqqh&x=0&y=l5x99h 

As they were heading back to the stage for encore, Fritz tosses his drumstick towards Tracy and behold she catches it ... Fritz and Philip were quite surprised, too by their expressions ... Tracy was able to lip contact with Fritz to thank him --how sweet was that moment! 

We hung around as they were cleaning up and then one of the crew members handed to Tracy some picks. She then graciously handed them out to Travelgrrrrlll and I ... Bless your heart my dear ticket partner for life 

Sadly, this is our last show for this tour as we made a pact in the car. The joke was: 3rd nite at NYC was initially our last show, then the Borgata, and truly yesterday puts a seal to our list. Furthermore, Tracy & I noticed every Wednesday was Melissa nite for us the last few weeks 
... HHhhmmm, I think I'm just gonna put one of her DVDs on next Wednesday, so I can be there in spirit wherever she may be singing her heart out. 

To those who are attending any of her shows the rest of the tour, HAVE 
A BLAST! 

Here also is a link to photos of the show
http://tinyurl.com/jwrql

Take care ... until next time.
_________________
Cheers, 
Linda

Set list!(courtesy of Tracy)

8:45-10:45

lucky 
if i wanted to 
i take you with me (woohoo) 
i want to come over 
all american girl 
nowhere to go 
come to my window 
angels would fall 
i need to wake up 
silent legacy>> 
scarecrow>> 
tuesday morning 
the weakness in me 
this is not goodbye 
i run for life 
bring me some water 
i'm the only one 
piece of my heart 
like the way i do