In which I admit that I’m a Rhett Miller stalkerMarch 27th, 2006 @ 8:03 am
Friday night after work The King and I went to see Rhett Miller, again. (Yes, I’m a stalker.) He was doing an appearance at a local record store, so we caught a bus and went to see him.
Unfortunately we were a little late and missed a few songs. But we were still able to get a good spot. I swear I was right in his line of vision and we made eye contact the entire time. Yes, he was singing to only me.
There was a signing afterwards, and since I’m relatively new to stalking, I wasn’t prepared for this. I hadn’t brought a camera (doh!), or a CD for him to sign (double doh!). The King went and bought a second copy of Rhett’s latest CD, while I waited in line.
When The King got back in line with me, I looked at him with scared eyes and said, “I’m not prepared for this. I have no idea what to say to him!” The King calmly said, “Let me do the talking, baby!”. Phew.
We got up to see Rhett and he introduced himself and shook my hand. I panicked and showed him my belly (hey, I should get privileges for having this belly, right?). Then The King did the best.thing.ever and told him how we’re having a hard time choosing a name for the baby. Yes, he asked Rhett Miller for baby name suggestions. It was awesome. That’s when Rhett proceeded to tell us about how he and his wife came up with the name for their little boy, blah, blah. And how they had originally wanted to name him Cash, after Johnny Cash. But he just couldn’t get over the “money issues” that have to do with the name Cash. Blah, blah, we went on to talk about how his wife is 6 months pregnant again (I knew this, you know, since I’m a stalker). He signed the CD to me and even put “heart, Rhett”, because he loves me at this point in our relationship.
As we walked out of the store I told The King that I already knew that story about him originally wanting to name his son Cash, but that I had decided it was probably better to not let him know that I knew.
The King turned to me and said, “That was probably a wise choice. You already looked like a stalker!”.
I’m a sad, sad person.
(But also a very happy person, because this was like the best weekend ever at our house with all the concerts and hanging out together and doing the first load of laundry with little baby socks in it. Nothing like folding your husbands socks and your son’s socks.)
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jessica
said,
March 27, 2006 at 9:57 am
itty-bitty baby socks are THE.BEST. And the little shoes too. Oh, and the tiny diapers. I can’t believe you almost have a son!
also, congrats on meeting Rhett. I would have been a blubbering idiot.
Shannon
said,
March 27, 2006 at 10:20 am
I can’t believe it is so close! Yay! Hey, why not name the baby Rhett? Or Miller?
Best to you - hugs and congrats!
Shannon
Frema
said,
March 27, 2006 at 10:40 am
The name Rhett will always trigger memories of Clark Gable in Gone with the Wind, which reminds me of rumor that Clark had horrible halitosis and his leading ladies couldn’t stand to kiss him.
Have you guys looked into a lot of baby books? Are there any you like?
Stephanie A.
said,
March 27, 2006 at 12:32 pm
Yes, the baby socks are so cute! And thinking of them next to daddy’s big socks is heartwarming.
I can’t wait for you to meet your little bundle!
Ms. Mamma
said,
March 27, 2006 at 12:54 pm
You look beautiful in your belly shot! I’m so excited for you to start schooling the wee one on how NOT to piss off a girl. Good vibes to you and your belly.
napagirl
said,
March 27, 2006 at 1:35 pm
You got to TALK to that hottie? And like, TOUCH him? I would have passed out right then and there.
Sarah
said,
March 27, 2006 at 2:00 pm
I highly advocate celebrity stalking. If there was a club, I’d be the president. It sounds like you did stalkers everywhere proud. good job.
janet
said,
March 27, 2006 at 2:32 pm
glad you got so much fun stuff into your weekend. I can’t believe the little nameless baby boy is coming so soon!!!
jennster
said,
March 27, 2006 at 2:52 pm
LOL- oh man.. how fun! wait, he’s a country guy right? lol
MK
said,
March 27, 2006 at 3:47 pm
Your story cracked me up! The King and my husband sound so much alike! You aren;t that big of a stalker if you were - you would have had him sign your belly or told him that you were naming your baby after him!…hehe!
Lisa
said,
March 27, 2006 at 6:04 pm
Of course Rhett loves you! How could he NOT? YOu are a very cool chickie. I can’t wait to hear what your little man’s name will be.
You know what’s really funny? When your hubby and little guy take a bath together. You see that they are both standing there watching the water run into the tub and you realize they have the same build and are bobing their heads the same way. So cute.
DeAnn
said,
March 27, 2006 at 6:35 pm
I named my dog Cash after Johnny Cash. And here I thought I was SO original!
(So, did he give you any actual name suggestions?)
Also, I have never heard Rhett Miller’s music. Would I love him?
K.
said,
March 28, 2006 at 4:40 am
Baby laundry is the best laundry. Always a joy, never a chore. Well… theoretically.
Bridgermama
said,
March 28, 2006 at 8:49 am
The tiny socks still melt my heart and it has been 8 months. You may hate me forever but I had not heard of Rhett Miller before your blog. But I did listen online and I was impressed!
Avorie
said,
March 29, 2006 at 10:56 am
How funny! Suposedly Johny Cash was a cousin of mine. Never met him though.
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