tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post1908292472143842727..comments2024-01-05T05:16:17.187-05:00Comments on Leslie F. Miller: driving mr. schneider: my day as a runner for the bob schneider band (part 2)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-42173953798137943582014-08-15T08:15:45.633-04:002014-08-15T08:15:45.633-04:00@Anonymous I think it was your snotty accusation. ...@<a href="#c5490643811641921332" rel="nofollow">Anonymous</a> I think it was your snotty accusation. <br /><br />You don't have to love what I wrote. You could just pass it by; no law says you have to share an unkind opinion. "I found it to be pretty droll and groupie-ish." You want to correct a misperception? You can do that without accusation or insult.<br /><br /> I've never been a groupie—not once. I wasn't at 47 when I wrote this, and I'm not now, at 51. I'm just a fan (and not a very good one at that).<br /><br />People don't always hit it off. You and Bob did. I guess you get whatever prize there is to get. And though it's a general human desire to want to be liked, I have no need to be Bob's friend. I signed up to drive him around because the idea of it made me giddy and because I like experiences I can write about. (I'm a writer, see.)<br /><br />A couple kind people came to my defense because they sensed I was being attacked by someone. (Not sure why, five years after the fact, this crossed your radar.) But it's lovely to have loyal friends. <br /><br />But back to the point: you can defend someone's honor (if saying someone can be a dick is defending him) without offending another person. Maybe that comes in your forties. I seem to recall the 30s being the growing-into-your-own-woman phase, which is often marked by pissing on your territory.<br /><br />Have a good one—whatever one you have.fuquinayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05996168855030440765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-54906438116419213322014-08-14T22:11:12.139-04:002014-08-14T22:11:12.139-04:00Okay, since some people can't take criticism, ...Okay, since some people can't take criticism, good or bad, I'll just say this:<br /><br />I met Bob when I was 20 and we remained good friends for a few years. Was I a groupie? No. He approached me after his first show here and gave me his phone number and we would often talk until he came back through town again, at which point we would spend the day together. So I guess you could say I was his driver, too. I worked at the local concert house so I've seen my fair share of groupies. I've been approached by a lot of musicians but it doesn't mean I immediately go sleep with them in their hotel room. No, Bob would hang out at my house and we went to the museums here. It was nice. As far as the "5 sentences" thing, that's really all she alluded to. It could've been more. And when you've known someone like Bob like I have, you kind of know how they are around certain people. He was never without things to say when we were hanging out. And why is everyone taking this so personal? Sheesh. Learn to take some bad with the good. "Macigal senses"? No, it's called common sense when someone isn't exactly being very chatty. And è says in the "blog" (excuse my horrible blunder) that he acted that way. Shit, take down my comment if it's SO offensive to everyone who clearly knows him and wasn't posting "I wish I was there!" or "You're so lucky!" stuff. I'm 31 now, so if I WERE to meet him for the first time at this age, I wouldn't have been as naïve as I was at 20. Do I regret it? No, absolutely not. Get a grip, ladies. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-16545467977862476122014-08-14T13:11:21.652-04:002014-08-14T13:11:21.652-04:00Just a few comments/questions for the anonymous Bo...Just a few comments/questions for the anonymous Bob-knower:<br /><br />First, it's a blog post, not an article.<br /><br />Second, you know Bob? Did you talk to him about his day with Leslie? Did he give you insight as to how he thought she was groupie-ish? Did he inform you that he only spoke "5 sentences" to her? Did he tell you he would have preferred being talkative but, Leslie's groupie-ish-ness creeped him out? Did he tell you about these magical "senses" he has? Or, are you just a fan of Bob who is projecting your own view of what he is onto him? I'll give you two guesses as to which is most probable. <br /><br />Third, for someone making an observation, you're not very observant.<br /><br />Fourth, droll? Really?<br /><br />In conclusion, Leslie rocks, Bob rocks and, you suck! :)<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-56482494079122557102014-08-14T10:21:12.604-04:002014-08-14T10:21:12.604-04:00@Anonymous wrote: "I know Bob and I can tell ...@<a href="#c1808278927575463047" rel="nofollow">Anonymous</a> wrote: "I know Bob and I can tell you right now he could sense that you probably have some sort of mild obsession with him. It seems as though he probably said about 5 sentences (at best) to you."<br /><br />Unless you are Bob Schneider, you have absolutely no idea what he thought or what kind of conversation went on. Unless you know Leslie, you are not capable of making any analysis, much less pseudo-pop-psych.<br /><br />I would, in fact, argue that it is Anonymous who is the groupie for talking this way. I know quite a few Austin musicians, although I cannot claim Mr. Schneider as a close personal friend.<br /><br />Let me clarify, anonymous, you KNOW of Schneider, but you are not a friend of Bob's. You want to defend YOUR view of Schneider because that is what groupies do.<br /><br />Let me clarify, anonymous, it is not unusual to want to impress people you like. But it's fucking creepy when you pretend you can read their minds.<br /><br />To me, Leslie is a rock star, famous for her writing.<br /><br />Anonymous, other than post creepy groupie writing, what are you famous for? Stalking? That's observing, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-69153090428406007512014-08-14T07:11:29.598-04:002014-08-14T07:11:29.598-04:00@Anonymous What an astute reader you are: "gr...@<a href="#c1808278927575463047" rel="nofollow">Anonymous</a> What an astute reader you are: "groupie-ish...and not in a good way." Thanks for your insight.fuquinayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05996168855030440765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-18082789275754630472014-08-14T02:53:32.244-04:002014-08-14T02:53:32.244-04:00I'm sorry, but I don't agree with everyone...I'm sorry, but I don't agree with everyone on here thinking this is such an amazing article. I found it to be pretty droll and groupie-ish...and not in a good way. I know Bob and I can tell you right now he could sense that you probably have some sort of mild obsession with him. It seems as though he probably said about 5 sentences (at best) to you. He's actually pretty talkative if you can hold a conversation. I'm not implying you can't, I'm just observing. He can also be a tremendous dick, too, when he so chooses. However, I do agree with you that Billy Harvey should never have left the band. He was great. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-68202804286355967702013-05-15T17:22:01.551-04:002013-05-15T17:22:01.551-04:00A year late and a dollar short - but I have to tel...A year late and a dollar short - but I have to tell you how much I enjoyed this day-in-the-life view of your Bob adventure. Glad you stopped by my blog and led me here...Nancy Davis Khohttp://midlifemixtape.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-45162318030447651712012-07-30T14:56:52.805-04:002012-07-30T14:56:52.805-04:00@raquelWhich band?!@<a href="#c536309045802493816" rel="nofollow">raquel</a>Which band?!fuquinayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05996168855030440765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-5363090458024938162012-07-30T14:55:34.123-04:002012-07-30T14:55:34.123-04:00Just stumbled on this while I was googling names o...Just stumbled on this while I was googling names of various members of Lonelyland. What an awesome experience, I also got all excited because I've actually been to the 8x10 following one of my favorite bands for four shows on the East Coast. Bob is fantastic and while I'm a newer fan I've been pretty obsessed with him lately.raquelhttp://raquelrocks.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-55206506880116435382011-11-22T19:41:35.488-05:002011-11-22T19:41:35.488-05:00@KPOK! I'll take you up on that! I'm com...@<a href="#c5213367476433431332" rel="nofollow">KP</a>OK! I'll take you up on that! I'm coming to SXSW next year. :-D But you'll have to email me: dogfaceboy@gmail.com.fuquinayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05996168855030440765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-52133674764334313322011-11-22T17:47:44.857-05:002011-11-22T17:47:44.857-05:00Leslie, this was an amazing blog post!
I just dis...Leslie, this was an amazing blog post!<br /><br />I just discovered Bob after moving to Austin back in May and your blog pretty much sums up my adoration for him (except stated much more eloquently and less stalkerish). I recently met him after a show and instead of complimenting his performance, thanking him for playing Peaches, saying anything cool at all, I may have inadvertantly made fun of his (always awesome) hair . . . and then confessed to having seen him just 2 days earlier at the same venue (in my defense, I won tickets to his second show, and while I have been known to make some bad decisions in the past, you don't pass up free tickets to Bob . . . ever).<br /><br />Anyway, I just wanted to say that I loved your blog posts, especially your definition of a groupie. Keep up the great work and if you're ever in Austin and need a place to stay, we have a guest room a mile from the Saxon Pub with your name on it. That is if Bob or Conrad don't extend some Texas hospitality to you first . . .Stellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02577434317629782680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-54883601940470473722010-09-14T11:35:47.800-04:002010-09-14T11:35:47.800-04:00@MassTwinglesThank you so much for your kind words...@<a href="#c5105507260155671025" rel="nofollow">MassTwingles</a>Thank you so much for your kind words.fuquinayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05996168855030440765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-63067636181556070042010-09-04T11:46:33.869-04:002010-09-04T11:46:33.869-04:00@MusicLovinLady You can go to his FB fan page and ...@<a href="#c5139981301584916477" rel="nofollow">MusicLovinLady</a> You can go to his FB fan page and press the LIKE button. Every so often, when they need a runner in your town, they'll post a request on the fan page. <br /><br />I actually belonged to a street team at the time they asked me, and Jessica had my email address.<br /><br />If you're interested in doing it, please email me at dogfaceboy@gmail.com, and let me know your city. I'll forward it to Jessica.fuquinayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05996168855030440765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-51399813015849164772010-09-04T11:33:37.660-04:002010-09-04T11:33:37.660-04:00Thank you so much for describing your day with Bob...Thank you so much for describing your day with Bob and band. I had heard that he has runners, but have always wondered how one gets that gig. How'd you finagle that??MusicLovinLadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248086954993442368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-28685217173259767092010-04-15T09:20:56.652-04:002010-04-15T09:20:56.652-04:00Congratulations! It is an experience like no othe...Congratulations! It is an experience like no other. It's why, after all these years, I see him every time he comes to town. Thanks for stopping by!fuquinayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05996168855030440765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-35900966712856352422010-04-15T09:08:49.900-04:002010-04-15T09:08:49.900-04:00Hello, I love Bob Schneider, his music, his spirit...Hello, I love Bob Schneider, his music, his spirit and sense of derision. I’ve never experienced such a truly fabulous insight of “just a day in the life of Bob Schneider on tour”. You’re the first person I know who’d done it on the net for everyone to share, so thank you. Must have been quite a day! I live in France but I’ll be in London on Saturday to see Bob on stage. I can hardly believe my luck. Finally, after 10 long years of waiting....BOB IS HERE IN EUROPE. Gaelle.Gaëllehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373746527684759203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-32393718762464020042010-04-09T17:38:56.588-04:002010-04-09T17:38:56.588-04:00Hey, everyone. Thanks for the lovely words. I ap...Hey, everyone. Thanks for the lovely words. I appreciate it.fuquinayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05996168855030440765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-51055072601556710252010-04-07T09:56:45.717-04:002010-04-07T09:56:45.717-04:00This is a pretty late comment but nonetheless, I w...This is a pretty late comment but nonetheless, I want to say that I really love your style of writing. While reading this, one feels like one is right there in the front seat with you when you are running Bob and his band around town.<br /><br />I especially love your comment that "music makes me swoon." That statement resonated with me as I feel the same way! Like you, I could care less about celebrities but to meet the person who has created a piece of art (in this case, music) that really speaks to you and makes you FEEL something emotionally is such a special experience. <br /><br />Although these experiences are fleeting, they are something to be celebrated in this crazy, mixed-up world of ours. Your writing illuminated in vivid detail the unique honor of "driving Mr. Schneider" and for that I thank you.MassTwingleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08801709166742384108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-55449510997866585802010-02-19T21:30:54.981-05:002010-02-19T21:30:54.981-05:00I adore Bob and am a budding atheist! Fun blog, I...I adore Bob and am a budding atheist! Fun blog, I learned things I didn't know about him. I just saw him last night in San Diego. I'm from Texas and have seen him in Austin and the DFW area a lot. Seeing him in other cities is a treat, becase we tend to think of him as belonging to US, The Texans, and it's great to see crowds singing along elsewhere. You're such a big fan, you owe it yourself to see him in Austin if you haven't already. It's all the religious experience I need.MoreCowgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02178601171719367689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-30069666214706855802009-12-15T08:21:50.381-05:002009-12-15T08:21:50.381-05:00Hi, Leslie!Hi, Leslie!patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07233974776281287080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-32967669750368789452009-12-03T15:44:21.055-05:002009-12-03T15:44:21.055-05:00what an awesome experience!what an awesome experience!jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14934446970840066767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-91887120356112950362009-12-02T11:38:14.344-05:002009-12-02T11:38:14.344-05:00I've been a lousy blog friend. I've read t...I've been a lousy blog friend. I've read this two and a half times at least but I've been out of it and offline and stuff, and I just kept meaning to comment but not managing to come up with anything worthwhile to say. Other than: What they all said. Fabulous experience, great writing, all that. In spades. The little stuff -- that's always the best stuff, definitely. <br /><br />Your thoughts on faith are almost mine exactly too. Atheism is a religion the same way not collecting stamps is a hobby, I think the saying goes.<br /><br />For someone who really only gets to know you online and isn't at all into this kind of scene, you made me love the experience, and especially you, a whole heck of a lot. This one was even better than the first installment.<br /><br />There. I didn't have much to say, and I still took several paragraphs to say it. That's what you do to me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738377880145008895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-54998532201339680702009-12-01T00:01:50.645-05:002009-12-01T00:01:50.645-05:00Yep!Yep!Antonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04840972300614037316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-28740817333072719982009-11-30T16:44:37.911-05:002009-11-30T16:44:37.911-05:00it's the little things that blow me away about...it's the little things that blow me away about your writing -- "shop-vac’d into a discussion about God" was my favorite here. as always, brilliant writing. and i love how i can picture you now, from when you called me. :-)Jennifer Konighttp://www.jenniferkonig.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8276394445294788649.post-38261325257574385402009-11-30T08:43:39.601-05:002009-11-30T08:43:39.601-05:00I'm glad you got to do this. I can sense your...I'm glad you got to do this. I can sense your disappointment at the lack of "magic." Unfortunately, people are people and never the superheroes we want them to be.<br /><br />robin, the boy wonderAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com