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Post by dededom on Dec 21, 2006 11:50:16 GMT 10
I think it's an invasion of privacy. There'll be many other opportunities to see Damien in person, especially when he promotes his upcoming album. Also, I don't think it's a good idea to be asking for a VIP's flight details and posting it on the internet for the world to see - not in this day and age, sadly. Just my 2 cents. I agree - just let them be. |
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Post by shimmery on Dec 21, 2006 13:39:58 GMT 10
I agree as well, we'll all be able to say hello at a future public appearance  |
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Post by RT on Dec 21, 2006 14:59:59 GMT 10
its a nice idea but i think they will be tired after the long flight. You know damien would always love to see his fans but he might feel obliged to stop and do the usual "fan" stuff when in his head he might be thinking "i just wants to get my wife and son home for some rest".
I could understand it if he was somewhere he didnt want to be, but even though they will be glad to be home, i think they might also be a little sad because he may not see his family again for a while.
Great idea just probably not the right time for it.
by all means do it if you all feel he would like it, i dont really know if he would or not, i just thought i would rather go home and rest if it was me.
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Post by morgaine on Dec 21, 2006 17:29:40 GMT 10
Ok...so this was a really crap idea  In my defence can I just say:- -I had doubts myself when I posted -I never thought of a Beatlemania-type mobbing! -Plastering details on the Intenet for all & sundry wasn't on the cards at any stage... Will just toddle off to the naughty corner (tail between my legs) for having even thought of such an idea....lol!  |
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Post by murfinator on Dec 21, 2006 17:48:15 GMT 10
aww it was a nice thought!
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Post by Crazy on Dec 21, 2006 18:21:06 GMT 10
Ok...so this was a really crap idea In my defence can I just say:- -I had doubts myself when I posted -I never thought of a Beatlemania-type mobbing! -Plastering details on the Intenet for all & sundry wasn't on the cards at any stage... Will just toddle off to the naughty corner (tail between my legs) for having even thought of such an idea....lol!  morgaine...come out of that naughty corner y'hear. it was a nice suggestion and you never know till you try. |
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Post by hyperrune on Dec 21, 2006 19:36:03 GMT 10
We could always give them virtual welcome - we could start a 'welcome back thread'! I know what you mean though, it would nice to let Damien know that he is appreciated when he returns home. Hopefully it'd convince him not to leave us too often! |
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Post by auntybesure on Dec 21, 2006 19:46:40 GMT 10
I'm all for a welcome back thread...we could even send a hard copy to the airport as I am sure they would now be flying business class so it can be handed to him as he arrives (I'm sure they can do that?) Then he can read it when he gets home. Maybe that's not such a good idea...rambling....typing before I think....
I hope you've come out of the naughty corner morgaine, because we all know it was just a suggestion mixed with a bit of "well, i'm not sure if I'm 100% behind this idea myself, but..."
Last time I flew in from an international flight my toddler he ran through customs and out the other side while we were waiting in line and they wouldn't let us chase him because he'd gone past passport control and into the luggage collection point...so another passenger who had already been cleared had to chase off after him. Now, my husband and I are generally a pretty nice couple, but we were FESTY, NASTY PIECES OF WORK that morning, I can tell you!
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Post by Bahamagirl on Dec 21, 2006 20:11:23 GMT 10
Actually, I think that might be a nice idea hyp. A virtual welcoming committee. I like it. It won't be obtrusive. Morgaine, come out of the 'naughty corner'. You threw an idea out there and let everyone discuss it. Nothing wrong with that. You gave us the idea of a 'welcome home' greeting from the forum and now hyp has come up with a good idea from your suggestion.  |
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Post by hyperrune on Dec 21, 2006 20:20:46 GMT 10
Actually, I think that might be a nice idea hyp. A virtual welcoming committee. I like it. It won't be obtrusive. Morgaine, come out of the 'naughty corner'. You threw an idea out there and let everyone discuss it. Nothing wrong with that. You gave us the idea of a 'welcome home' greeting from the forum and now hyp has come up with a good idea from your suggestion. Thanks BG, I like the idea of them handing it to them. You mean the airport staff act like a concierge at a hotel and they can pick it up as they arrive? I didn't know you could do that! It's a nice idea, I though it'd be great if there was some way to leave them something without being a physical presence that they feel obliged to interact with It wouldn't mean having to pick just one person to go and hand it to them does it? It would be mean to draw straws for it and not let some people go, it's either everyone who wants to go goes, or no one. I think that's the only fair way to do it |
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Post by murfinator on Dec 21, 2006 20:26:47 GMT 10
I don't think anyone should go really. I'm sure they know that we're thinking of them without giving them anything at the airport. Just let them get home and relax for a while.
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Post by auntybesure on Dec 21, 2006 21:01:37 GMT 10
but maybe if a hard copy was printed out and faxed? Then nobody would have to go...I'm sure lots of business people pick up messages from the airport on their arrival...Maybe his manager will be picking him up or they may even send a car for them?
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Post by murfinator on Dec 21, 2006 21:04:01 GMT 10
I'm sure that they can read all the welcome back messages here
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Post by auntybesure on Dec 21, 2006 21:05:22 GMT 10
*and now to rebut myself*. I think that if it was me (which it isn't, but for the sake of argument...) and I got a letter at the airport I'd think "God, guys, just leave it alone OK? I know I'm amazing, but can you just give me a bloody second or two to have a life of my own? Geeeeeez! You're all a bunch of weirdo stalkers who really need to get a life. *makes an L shape with finger and thumb on forehead*"
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Post by Crazy on Dec 21, 2006 21:08:01 GMT 10
I don't think anyone should go really. I'm sure they know that we're thinking of them without giving them anything at the airport. Just let them get home and relax for a while. I'm with you murf. There is no doubt that Damien knows how much we love and miss him here. But we're not his family - we're his fans. If he needs reminding of the support he has behind him in his career - then all he has to do is come visit us here - which as we have been assured by Angela - he does  . It's crucial that he has the time to spend with his family - and the value of the time he is having with his folks in Ireland is something that can never be underestimated. Damien has chosen Australia as his home - lucky us because we'll have plenty of Damien on offer to us when and where ever he's willing to give it. As vital as our own private time is to us - we have to respect the same is true for Damien and his family. |
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