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While I have a minute, and not to toot my own horn, I watched a miracle occur at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork last night, at a Bruce Springsteen concert. One that was conjured up by my very own wife. We had been in Cork for two days, standing in line to get pre-entry to the pit area before the stage.
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My wife, mega-fan that she is, sat on our hotel bed making signs, asking if I thought a particular song or sign idea would catch his eye. I said I had no idea; Bruce has in mind what he will and won't play. She chose "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," her favorite tune AND her ringtone.
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Yesterday was one of those weather days that you seriously hope NOT to encounter. It was sunny when we got to the park, but clouded up and then, after we were let in around 4:30 PM, we endured two downpours, one very heavy. The sign was not in great shape, but with some touching up, it was OK.
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But after the second rain, she seemed disappointed, because the sign did not seem to have survived in good stead. She was ready to have me toss it. But then, as he strolled over near the fence where we were, singing "Darlington County," my wife held it out, on the off chance. I watched him.
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He started to stroll by, stopped, went back, waggled his head, then took my wife's sign from her, carrying it around as he finished the song, trudging on stage, dropping it, finishing, then picking up the dilapidated cardboard and reading it out "222 days until Christmas." And then the band...
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...launched into it and my wife lit up like the Sun. And the people around her were patting her on the back. And the stadium ROCKED. It was the most astounding moment of my life. So never, no matter how gloomy things look, think there's no hope of sunshine. You never know when it will happen!
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A little snapshot:
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Elle Cohen
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That is an amazing story, love it and I love his rendition of that song.
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Socio-gen
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What an amazing moment that must have been! And what a fantastic memory to carry forever!
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Diogenes Wept
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This is the most electrifyingly awesome spout I've ever read. Springsteen friggin rocks, and so does your wife.

Yeah!!!
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Maureen O
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What an awesome experience for you and your wife! 🤩
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dariasteigman
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This is phenomenal.
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Tracy I
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Wow, what a great experience! Your wife sounds like a lovely person to adventure with!
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Nina L. Diamond
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WOW!!!!
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Crickets Revenge
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Great story! I'll be in Cork in a couple weeks, wish I could have caught that concert.
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Aly C
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omg that is so fun!! He is such a good person. What a great memory for you both! Congrats! 🙂
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Honey and pepper and roses en déshabillé
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Aww thank you for this. HOW COOL!!!! Way to go, Newtspouse!!
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Cyndi Brown she/her
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That's a memory for the ages! Good on ya both. I've never been there but I watch a lot of narrowboat channels on youtube. Not many canals in Ireland but they do have them. Thanks for sharing the best story💗🤗
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Bev Turner
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Awww...fabulous memory Newt!!!
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Carla Reid + Chilla
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What a wonderful moment for you both and the crowd was happy too.
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SLS StickFigure
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Cork was my favorite city I visited in Ireland. The locals were so much fun. That's where I got nicknamed Chet and lighters were lit too close for comfort so they could sing "Chet's nuts roasting on an open fire." Such fun memories! (I think.)
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Lee
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Nice job Chet. I hope to visit Ireland myself someday!
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Honey and pepper and roses en déshabillé
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Baaahahahaa!
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Francy NOT Fancy
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How awesome!! Congratulations!
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