Wednesday, April 09, 2008

 

Thursday Thirteen #74 -- Roadie Poet

As I said over the weekend, the winds are starting to bring some changes around here. While I'm waiting to evaluate what those changes are (and if I find them acceptable; so nice to feel in control of SOMEthing!), I've been playing with my characters.

I've been trying to come up with something for a Flash Fiction Carnival I'd like to take part in. I've got some things in mind -- I hope they correspond to this weekend's writing prompts! -- but somehow, inspiration for some fiction came in the guise of Roadie Poet. Not that RP is going to write fiction anytime soon.

Anyway, it dawns on me that many of you who hang around here on Thursdays haven't met the Roadie Poet yet; he tends to come out for the Poetry Train.

So... Meet Roadie Poet.



Thirteen things about Roadie Poet

1. His poetry is often the only poems many of my groupies read.

2. He's definitely a male. For a while there, I wasn't certain. My groupies helped me figure it out.

3. I adore this guy. Read on and see what you've been missing.

4. He doesn't have much of a life off the road. He lives and breathes roadie.

5. Even over the holidays.

6. Even when the hours are long.

7. When he's not on the road, he lives at home.

8. He's got a best friend named Hambone.

9. And a girl named Maureen, who he calls More.

10. She's often working when he's free.

11. But they find ways.

12. He can party hard.

13. But he sleeps better on the bus.

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# posted by Susan Helene Gottfried @ 4:37 PM
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You got to love the poet roadie! Roadies are amazing. My favorite band - breaking benjamin - has interviews with their main roadie. He's a riot.

Happy TT! Thanks for sharing your ED experience! :)
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : April 09, 2008 7:09 PM
 
Happy TT!
TM
# posted by Blogger orneryswife : April 09, 2008 7:22 PM
 
Hmmmmm he definitely sounds intriguing! Happy TT :)
# posted by Blogger Susan Demeter : April 09, 2008 7:24 PM
 
Memories of roadies? Oh, man, do I remember :-)
# posted by Blogger anthonynorth : April 09, 2008 7:26 PM
 
YEah for Roadie Poet.

I'm intrigued by these changes in the wind. ;)
# posted by Blogger Amy Ruttan : April 09, 2008 7:26 PM
 
I love Roadie Poet! Not as much as Trevor, but of course that goes without saying. :-)
# posted by Blogger Ann (bunnygirl) : April 09, 2008 7:58 PM
 
Cute butt. :-)

I like the roadie poet. I love his poetry train entries, too!
# posted by Blogger Spy Scribbler : April 09, 2008 8:09 PM
 
Woo! Yeah - Roadie Poet! My favorite! Thanks for the links - I'd missed the holidays one. And I'm waiting oh so patiently for the day your secret can be not-so-secret.
# posted by Blogger Julia Phillips Smith : April 09, 2008 8:21 PM
 
Oh, to be him. I wonder if I would ever be able to afford to eat again.
# posted by Blogger SandyCarlson : April 09, 2008 8:31 PM
 
Yay for the Roadie Poet! *crossing fingers on your developments*
# posted by Blogger Joely Sue Burkhart : April 09, 2008 8:35 PM
 
What a great life - it's what most of us would like to do if we could just dump our real lives.
Good stuff!
# posted by Blogger Jane : April 09, 2008 9:06 PM
 
I think I like #12 the best, on the floor, that gave me a chuckle! Heehee, but they are all great!

Ok m'dear my 13 is now fixed, I just wanted to try out the linkie thing to see if I could make it work, you weren't supposed to visit before the curtain went up! *blush*
# posted by Blogger shaunesay : April 09, 2008 9:10 PM
 
It must be interesting to read his poetry.
# posted by Blogger Cheerio : April 09, 2008 9:12 PM
 
"Explains why I'm naked. But not why I'm on the floor." Roadie Poet is a wry and funny guy, isn't he? Thanks for the introduction, and thanks for visiting my TT.

PS The Natural movie is more of fable than the dark Malamud book was. I was disappointed in the book, too.

PPS Has Trevor ever had a groupie with dangerous stalker tendencies?
# posted by Blogger The Gal Herself : April 09, 2008 9:14 PM
 
I know nothing about roadies...Yeah Roadie Poet!
# posted by Blogger Cynthia : April 09, 2008 9:20 PM
 
LOL on #12. Excellent writing.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : April 09, 2008 9:51 PM
 
Gotta love a man who can write poetry.
Happy T13!
# posted by Blogger Unknown : April 09, 2008 10:00 PM
 
Hi Susan,
Can't wait to see/read/hear what the winds blow in!! And roadies have such an awful job -- I'm glad your roadie likes his and has his own talent as well!
# posted by Blogger Karen : April 09, 2008 10:16 PM
 
Happy TT my friend:)
# posted by Blogger Lori : April 09, 2008 10:43 PM
 
Too cool! He sounds like a great character! Happy TT!
# posted by Blogger Lex Valentine : April 10, 2008 1:42 AM
 
I love Roadie Poet's poems. And I got that guy vibe early on, I think from the first poem of his that I read!

And I not only love his poems -- I love his air of mystery. :)

Re: the changes on the wind, I'm keeping all my appendages crossed for you: fingers, toes, arms, legs, even my eyelashes!
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : April 10, 2008 3:53 AM
 
What a cool character. I think the life of a roadie would be very interesting.

See you next week.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : April 10, 2008 5:45 AM
 
I've never heard of Roadie Poet, thanks for sharing the links. I always enjoy learning about new people, places & things!
# posted by Blogger Irishcoda : April 10, 2008 6:09 AM
 
For the truth...I don't know Roadie Poet :D

Visit my T13 : What I want..... Thanks.
# posted by Blogger Juliana RW : April 10, 2008 6:44 AM
 
Go Roadie Poet! Thanks for the introduction.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : April 10, 2008 6:47 AM
 
You can always find out the gender of your stars from the groupies :p
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : April 10, 2008 6:58 AM
 
Roadie Poet seems like a cool dude to me ;--)
Hugs and blessings,
# posted by Blogger storyteller : April 10, 2008 8:21 AM
 
Sounds like you have been hanging around my friends!

Mad grats on your Pens, that was impressive.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : April 10, 2008 8:26 AM
 
interesting T13
happy thursday
# posted by Blogger KC : April 10, 2008 9:05 AM
 
Hi Susan- did I mention I also have bookmarks and postcards? I'll bring you some. Email me and I'll email you with my cellphone number, and we can talk Tues. (do you have plans Tues. evening?- want to meet some authors and have pizza? we'll talk when I get there). :)
P.S. I also posted this on my blog, wanted to make sure you got it. :)
# posted by Blogger Ann : April 10, 2008 11:32 AM
 
I love the More poem. It's great! hehe Happy TT!
# posted by Blogger MsSnarkyPants : April 10, 2008 11:43 AM
 
I've met a few roadie poets when I was working at my college theater. Happy TT.
# posted by Blogger pussreboots : April 10, 2008 2:19 PM
 
This is the month for Roadie Poet to shine. Well...at leat the month for the Poet part. (I'm sure he shines all of the time.)

May the changes in the wind be favorable.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : April 10, 2008 2:43 PM
 
Roadies, such unsung heroes! And Poet's too! Great TT, Susan!
# posted by Blogger Kaige : April 10, 2008 3:18 PM
 
It was great meeting Roadie Poet. Wind changes are good. :)
# posted by Blogger Shelley Munro : April 10, 2008 4:28 PM
 
Heh...imagine having to explain to your 10 year old the difference between a groupie and a roadie ;)

Happy TT!
# posted by Blogger Cinnamon Girl : April 10, 2008 4:38 PM
 
I love the roadie picture!

Happy TT!
# posted by Blogger Nicole : April 10, 2008 5:40 PM
 
Love #9 - great play on words.

Which little dance from my post would the Roadie Poet do?

Happy TT!
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : April 10, 2008 6:06 PM
 
Interesting list. Roadies are cool!

Harris.
# posted by Blogger Harris Channing : April 10, 2008 7:26 PM
 
Gotta love a roadie. I love what he calls his girlfriend. I'll bet that's a crack up in public.

Sorry, you won't see me at RT. I can't get away that week.

Thanks for visiting my TT!
# posted by Blogger Denise Patrick : April 10, 2008 10:28 PM
 
Oooo, I wanna MEET this guy! He sounds HAWT!
# posted by Blogger Blog : April 10, 2008 10:34 PM
 
Very cool! Sounds like an interesting character. Happy TT!
# posted by Blogger Kathleen Oxley : April 10, 2008 11:53 PM
 
This is the first time I've stumbled across the Roadie Poet. He does some good stuff!
# posted by Blogger Robin L. Rotham : April 11, 2008 2:05 AM
 
Okay... you're intro has me all curious. Winds of change? What's going on? Do tell!! ;)
# posted by Blogger Wylie Kinson : April 11, 2008 10:18 AM
 
Roadies are like the janitors of the musical industry. They hear and see all.

Thanks for stopping by the blog!:)
# posted by Blogger Janet : April 12, 2008 6:11 PM
 
Rodie Poet. Very cool. My first time hearing about them.
# posted by Anonymous Anonymous : April 12, 2008 10:14 PM
 
Hmmm. There were roadies present when I met Billy Idol! Not sure if they were poets or not, they were a bit...scary!
# posted by Blogger Mrs. Brownstone @ XBOX Wife : April 13, 2008 12:40 AM
 
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