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11-02-2004, 06:58 PM
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I Had A Blast Giving Shania The Flowers And Seeing her Reaction! was the best Feeling Ever! Meeting Her Was Awesome! getting the oprah transcript signed was a blast and having her recognize me was cool!
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11-02-2004, 07:00 PM
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joni would say they are way past cloud 9 heeehee
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SHAZ IS THE QUEEN OF NAMES
I Had A Blast Giving Shania The Flowers And Seeing her Reaction! was the best Feeling Ever! Meeting Her Was Awesome! getting the oprah transcript signed was a blast and having her recognize me was cool!
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11-02-2004, 07:03 PM
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I Had A Blast Giving Shania The Flowers And Seeing her Reaction! was the best Feeling Ever! Meeting Her Was Awesome! getting the oprah transcript signed was a blast and having her recognize me was cool!
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11-02-2004, 07:07 PM
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Joni, pour me a tall one!!
I'm a little disappointed there weren't as many fans out as we expected, but it still appears everyone had a great time! Looking forward to reading more and more and more!!!
Linda
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11-02-2004, 07:32 PM
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Just a quick post, since I know that you're all waiting with baited breath for news from Timmins. I'm running out to dinner with the gang in a few minutes, so pictures will come later tonight hopefully.
Today dawned with clouds once again and temps below freezing. I arrived at the Centre just after 10:00 AM and joined the many of the other members near the stage. By 10:30 it had started to snow, somewhat heavily as you'll note in some of my pictures.
By the time Shania took the stage, there was probably a 1/2 inch of snow on the golf course. Thankfully it didn't stick to the pavement.
We were entertained all day, by various singers, including Ivory winner of the Karaoke contest during Fan Con 2 and just last night. She did a wonderful job. Ren played master of ceremonies for this part.
Shortly before Shania took the stage, it looked like the sun would actually put in an appearence. Sadly it didn't and an on and off light snow continued.
Shania was about 20 minutes late taking the stage. The mayor introduced her and presented her with a beautiful picture showing all the things that Timmins is famous for, like gold, lumber, and a few other things. Of course Timmins is also famous for Shania, and her likeness was superimposed on the picture.
Shania then made a short speach thanking various people. I was especially pleased that she called Tracy up on the stage and recongnized her considerable efforts in the Centre. Shania even suggested that maybe Tracy should run for mayor, once the current mayor retires, as a way of indicating her respect for what Tracy has achived at the Centre.
Shania spoke of how pleased she was with the building itself and its architecture, and it is a wonderful building. She didn't say too much about how she felt basically taking a tour of her own life, but again she was quite pleased with how things had been laid out.
They then had a small ribbon cutting ceremony. Then there was a short Q&A session from the VIP section only, which Brian Mulruny moderated.
Shania then proceeded to the autograph phase, but sadly ran out of time. Everyone did get an autograph, but those of us at the end of the line got horribly rushed. Instead of Shania sitting at the table and signing, while giving us a quick chat and allowing us to take photos while still waiting in line for our turn, we got Shania walking down the line and giving what amounts to the typical Shania scribble one gets at a concert.
While not Shania's fault, I have to say that I was a tad disapointed, especially after camping out all night for that wristband. While I did enjoy the camraderie Sunday night while camped out, I now wish that I hadn't bothered.
However to end on a high note, I'm very happy that I made the trip to see Shania dedicate the Centre. It was a wonderful experience. I'm absolutely tickeled that Shania praised Tracy up and down, not to mention the rest of the STC staff.
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Fancon 3 was a blast! Thanks to all who made it so, including all my new Shania friends.
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11-02-2004, 07:40 PM
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11-02-2004, 07:45 PM
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There you go Linda, that should quench your thirst.
A Toast: To the beautiful Shania Twain and all the joy her music brings to the world! And to Tracy and all the STC staff for their hard work and dedication to a job well done!
Cheers!
Joni
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11-02-2004, 07:51 PM
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Great!!
Thanks Joni, I appreciate it !!!
Alan, I'm so sorry things got rushed at the end and you were affected by it. I guess those in the front of the line took up too much of Shania's time. That's really unfortunate, but I imagine that it isn't all that uncommon when it comes to Shania! Next time, we'll all be in the front!!!
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11-02-2004, 07:52 PM
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11-02-2004, 07:57 PM
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GOOD IDEA!
Loved everyones sweet faces..........and Shania, WOW she looks great! As for the earrings and stilletos
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11-02-2004, 08:06 PM
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Sorry things were rushed at the end Alan But just think...Shania Twain stood right in front of you!!!!Right there in front of you, not bending down from a stage but right in front of you breathing the same air feet on the floor in front of you!!!!!!!That's worth it I'd say
Joni
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11-02-2004, 08:11 PM
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I Had A Blast Giving Shania The Flowers And Seeing her Reaction! was the best Feeling Ever! Meeting Her Was Awesome! getting the oprah transcript signed was a blast and having her recognize me was cool!
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11-02-2004, 08:40 PM
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I love you Shania FAFA:-)
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Thanks for posting....
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11-02-2004, 08:46 PM
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I love you Shania FAFA:-)
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I am at the site now...I so wish I was there seeing Shania
Carley
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11-02-2004, 08:57 PM
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I agree with you, Joni! I would have been happy just to have her standing in front of me with the both of us looking at each other!! I also like your thought too, Jen!!
From what I saw of pics, it looked like Richard & Chris were lucky to get Shania's autograph and talk to her! Can't wait to hear their stories!!
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