Dawn:
Hey , thanks for your post, no worries about any ruffled feathers , welcome to the thread, Lyselle .
ops: *sigh* Thank you very much, Dawn.
Dawn:
Hey , thanks for your post, no worries about any ruffled feathers , welcome to the thread, Lyselle .
ops: *sigh* Thank you very much, Dawn.
Hello All, Please forgive me for doing so, but I would like to take a moment to correct a few facts about something that's been written and discussed here and in other threads. It's all but a tiny droplet in the Atlantic ocean, but a sensitive one for many of Paul Québec's fans. I'll spare myself the effort of more typing, so I'll let you in on the content of an email I've just sent Brian. I'm really sorry if I've ruffled a few feathers along the way, and if I did, please forgive me. Thanks for your kind understanding.
In a email sent to Brian Ray, Lyselle:
Hello Brian, I've come about your site from PM.com upon reading of your account on Paul's concert here in Québec City on July 20th. I admit I had a strong reaction to a post citing your [piece[/color">](http://www.brianray.com./news]<span style=) and given that you seem to have a good following in the fan's forums, I probably will get blasted for having done so -- I will try to make amends there later on. What made me jump out of my seat, was the following line: Just got back from our show in Quebec, a free show for nearly 300,000 people celebrating 400 years of independence. While it is flattering to read about our own city, it might be a bit shocking to read about a fallacy. Forgive me, English is not my first language, and I wouldn't want my choice of words to be exacerbating. The fact is that 2008 is an important year in Québec City's timeline, and the actual anniversary we are celebrating is that of its founding on July 3rd 1608, the first permanent settling in North America initiated from the Old Continent. Québec is not an independent nation. Yet. And as it might be difficult for foreigners to distinguish between the city and the province as they arbour the same name, we're talking about two different entities here. I am telling you this because I do understand all this might be confusing to many. But you have to realize it is a particularly sensitive subject within the context of Québecois or Canadian nationalism. Both camps are, well, very opinionated. And many here, be them from Québec City, from the province of Québec or from Canada altogether were shocked recently by a "controversy" that was overexploited by both the media and politicians. I for one would like to think of this magnificent, unique and historical event that was Paul's concert here, as a precious gift of its own standing without any political or ideological blemish. Let's just savour this indelible memory forever. I invite you to go visit this [site[/color">](http://monquebec2008.sympatico.msn.ca/MonQuebec2008/?module=static&id=6]<span style=) as there are people there better able to present the exact context of the festivities. I hope I haven't offended you or your regular readers with my emotional reaction. Having French blood running in my veins, i inherited what they call a tempérament latin. My regards, Lyse L. Québec City, QC Canada
Heartwarming story. Lovely, adorable kids. I'm not usually lost for words. I just can't find the appropriate ones. So I'll just spill my typing into the window... I wandered in this thread a couple of days ago. Accidentally. Up until then, I'd come to this site to find peace, kick my shoes off, relax and let go -- sometimes overboard, but eh! And I've discovered this site just over a week ago. Only because someone who was hosting a party last Sunday told me I'd find interesting stuff to read about. I went to that party, and probably like 99,9995% of those who showed up, felt something cosmic happening. I came back here to share about the magic and the mystery of it all, and to carry on with the fun. I even [posted[/color">](http://macca.paulmccartney.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=2075367#2075367]<span style=) about this very thread without totally grasping the full meaning of it. Later on, a member -- she'll recognize herself I'm sure -- with whom I was exchanging PM's and thoughts and asked me if I'd read the story of the Triplets. One word sprung to mind: Karma. Mind you, I'm a very down to earth 49 year old woman, not necessarily inclined to things mystic -- I'm an IT specialist, not a spiritual leader nor a spiritual follower. However I felt compelled to come back and read all your posts here. I cannot explain, I cannot even find the proper words to express what I feel after revisiting this thread, getting the whole story. But this time -- for once -- I really felt I had to not hold back and leave my very small footprint and tell you all, especially the Triplets, how much life can be beautiful. And if all you need is LOVE, then this place here is a very good one to start looking.
blondie10:
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Hi all, It's been a couple of days since... I'm still basking in the afterglow, light-headed and in a state of mixed shock-awe. I'm sure you know what I'm trying to say. I feel pretty much blessed. Old Ms Q is too. All of this has had an effect on the city, the people that can't be measured. We've been smothered with numbers, crowd estimates from aerial photography, news headline indexes, number of Google hits, number of articles published worldwide... Ever long lasting generalized frenzy here. The whole city is suffering, whoa suffering is such a harsh word. No, let me rewind here. The whole place is savoring the sweetest, mellowest hangover it could ever hope for. Sir Paul, semi-god. The ageless musical legend. Macca, the generous and kind human got close to each and everyone of us, on an eye-to-eye level, firmly establishing this indescribable complicity with the natives and guests from all over. Even the smell of his presence lingers on in this already precious and most beautiful city landmark park in Canada (someone from Vancouver BC wrote that in an earlier post). I honestly don't think anyone here will completely ever touch their feet back on the ground, at least in the near future. In sorts, we've all become the ones John sings about in Imagine. One cannot wish better upon us than to carry on with that feeling forever. No one will ever rightly blame me for going gaga as I am now. I'm not a drooling groupie, nor a flower-child. I'm just an 49 year old who had the privilege of listening to the original soundtrack of her life along with 250 000 close friends, performed live before her very eyes and ears. I am also a dreamer. And I might try to factor the experience to some mythical eerie symbolism, voluntarily or not. Shoot me if I'm wrong. I don't care. I'm blessed. Period. This does transcend all politics, all religions, all countries. Without even trying at all.
Paul, I forgot to mention... Many more thanks for your extra B-day message! And for wanting to carry on a little bit longer. Please, please tell me you fell in love with our city! That's the latest rumor in town, you know... I wouldn't it to be another case of unrequited love. lyse l. born again sirmaccamaniac
Paul, Thanks for all the tears, the smiles, the dances, the emotions you gave me on Sunday night. Thanks for helping to put my lovely city on the world map, newspapers, tv clips, and what not... The Château Frontenac has now given you, the most recent VVIP to have stayed there, its place as the official Québec City post-card image. I'm at loss for words, even 24 hours later... And much more than my personal experience which will linger forever in my memories, I will keep a special place for the images of your generosity, humanity, that were broadcast all over our local media, and all over the planet! For instance: This brave fan, for whom your Lexus stopped on its way from the QC city airport to Château Frontenac, in order for you to autograph his bass. This [20 year old kid[/color">](http://www.radio-canada.ca/Medianet/2008/RDI2/RDIEnDirect200807211030_1.asx&lang=fr&pl=0of1&posMedia=0]<span style=) -- you can see him at around 1:41--, who probably became your Québec city fanbase poster child over the weekend. Remember that fellow who waited 3 hours in front of the Saint-Amour restaurant on Ste-Ursule street in order to get his guitar autographed? The same kid was again on the news yesterday, still prey to an avalanche of indescribable emotions, having sat meters away from frontstage at Sunday's concert. Yeah that kid who's usually working in the kitchens of that restaurant... Hey, this one has the dates 2008/07/19 and 2008/07/20 tattooed on his heart forever. [Pascale Picard[/color">](http://www.cyberpresse.ca/article/20080720/CPSOLEIL/80720130/6730/CPACTUALITES]<span style=) of the eponymous band. This kid, you might remember as a headliner for your concert. Did you feel her emotion, excitement whilst she was singing Smilin' minutes before you took possession of the stage? Did you listen to the lyrics? No, these words were not written specially for the occasion. But the way she rendered the song is as if it had been. This young woman's life has changed in a matter of days. And I'm sure its far from over for her and her band. Not many canadian bands, lesser québécois, and even lesser Québec city natives get to headline for the living legend you are, much less do it before a live crowd of a quarter million people... Would it be inappropriate of me to suggest bringing the band along with you on your next venue? Maybe I was under the influence, of the sirmaccamania type, but I sincerely think they did a more than decent job out there. And thanks to you, I discovered a new artist to enjoy. The way you rose up (like a flower) on top of everything else regarding those political and activist's brought upon controversies. I was deeply ashamed by them, afraid you would think less of my city and my country... Instead,[Sir Paul the Diplomat[/color">](http://www.cyberpresse.ca/article/20080720/CPSOLEIL/80721003/7137/CPSOLEIL05] <span style=) , you gave us dreamers a reason to hope and to verify that your art transcends all. And like your dear departed friend, you took us closer to that point in the space continuum when the world will live as one. The world did live as one Sunday, on the Battlefields Park, chanting Give Peace a Chance. Grand moment of my existence, if not for the second 400 years of Québec city history. You know, it hasn't been 48 hours since your departure, people from all walks, from fans young and old, local artists to politicians, they're still talking about the footprint you left on our land. And I'm sure it won't be over for quite a bit. I do not like comparisons but can't help but think about John's traces left in our Québécois modern history during the bed in at the Queen E hotel way back then... You gave us your own revisited version, we should feel blessed forever. Thank you Sir Paul McCartney. Once more smitten and forever yours
Yes it was a once-in-a-lifetime thing!!! Although he said "til next time" at the end, which suggests... But no tour gig will ever come close to what I experienced tonight. As for the oldies, we did have some. Even the video feed turned to B&W for 'I Saw Her Standing There'. The big surprise was 'Michelle'... (kidding here). For me the surprise was the pyrotechnics with Live and Let Die. Even though I had heard about them, I wasn't prepared for this. Being late to show up I didn't get to the section in front of the stage. I ended up on a quite decent spot at the back of the stage where they had set up a giant screen. But those fireworks!!! WOW. Never thought I'd be able to see them that way. I'm pretty sure we got the same effect as the ones who were in the best section of the site. I'll find out soon enough, I intend to watch the PPV later on -- to perpetuate the emotions. lyse l.
Oldies? I don't care!!! My first and probably last show with Sir Paul. And just five minutes away from home! I would have dreamt it and it would never have happened. As a matter of fact, he admitted in the course of an interview earlier this week that he was an oldies' fan himself: stuff like Cole Porter music, Tony Bennett (who, if I'm not mistaken, sang at his last and unfortunate wedding), oldies he grew up on while his parents were listening. As I posted on another thread I heard parts of the sound check earlier, and no surprise so far... Live and Let Die which I heard clearly.
Hey Suzy, Thanks for your kind words. Geez, I still haven't left my living room yet... and showtime is a bit over 4 hours away. Thing is, I feel really under the weather, and it is so muggy around here: 23C + 71.9% humidity = 28C humidex (perceived temp.). That's 82 F south of the border. And, rare thing, because Québec City is the Chicago of our land, no wind at all. Still. Not a little wee bit of a breeze. OK, it might not sound so hot for you, I don't know which state you're in, but chances are you do get dryer temps than us up in the Great White North. Unless you're in Florida? It must not be funny out there on the site if one suffers from asthma. I guess I'll make some provisions of A/C before venturing over there lyse l.