**2011 Hey Sailor Pre-Cruise Party VIP Package**
We knew we had to grab a quick bite to eat before we headed to the club. The problem was that only three people in our group had VIPs and had to be there an hour earlier than the other two we were with. We didn't want to eat something super heavy but it was dinner time. So we found a local sandwich shop and had a quick bite to eat. We arrived at the Cameo slightly after 10 but the line did not look like it was going anywhere anytime soon. We always know that the reoccurring theme with Backstreet Boys events is "Hurry up and wait." At least the weather was a bit warmer than last year.
Eventually, they split the line up into two...one for VIPs and one for General Admission. It appeared that even though we had VIP, General Admission would get into the club and get their spots while we took our photos with the Boys. I wasn't going to complain too much since I was one of the lucky ones to get a photo. We got sent to a VIP area overlooking the club and it was freezing. I don't even think Chicago was this cold while I was gone! We somehow survived and we noticed that the Backstreet Boys were taking their photos on the second floor that overlooked the rest of the club. Therefore, those who did not get VIP were able to see them and occasionally get some interaction in between photos.
We got in line for our photos. All of the guys were looking pretty good that night. I had learned that there really was no use trying to come up with something to say to them because VIPs are usually so rushed. I saw that they weren't giving hugs either. I was the first in line of my group and Brian was the first one in line. When he saw me he said, "Hey, it's Kentucky Girl!" Granted I had only seen him several hours before and I was wearing the same outfit, but this still made me so happy. Maybe he was starting to recognize me after the last two years of events after all. I wasn't going to complain. The rest of the Boys I just said hi to and then thanked them. I had planned on standing next to Nick in the photos because he was the only group member that I did not have a photo next to. Luckily, he was in the middle so my photo wouldn't look too lopsided. I stood between him and AJ and just hoped the photos would turn out alright...just like I do with every photo next to them. I think it turned out great!
Now we needed to figure out how this Pre-Cruise Party was going to work. We found a spot on the dance floor and waited for the rest of the photos to finish. They finally finished and turned around to get the party started. They commented on how AJ was going to get married in two weeks and how he needed to go down and dance on the pole as part of his bachelor party. That is when we got our first surprise of the night.
We eventually decided to go up to the second floor so that we could see a little better, as we could stand next to the railing and not have to look over anybody. At one point some spots opened to our right and a friend told us to move down so we could be closer to the stage. The next thing I do is look over and see Nick heading our way...which explains why the spots had opened up. Apparently, he saw the opening next to me and slipped right in. Nick Carter was standing next to me! I had to hold onto the railing for dear life because I thought we were going to get pushed right over. He stood there for quite some time and I didn't even think about trying to get a photo with him because I was so surprised he was there. By the time I thought about it, he had moved on.
Unfortunately, Laura was not feeling well that night and most of my group left earlier than I wanted to. I was having a great time and had one person to stay back with me (you rock Kim). I didn't want to miss anything! Nick and Howie did a little DJing for us. Howie spent a good amount of time dancing in the crowd and taking pictures. The fans seemed to be pretty calm for the most part which allowed him to stay out. Nick trying this was another story, however. He only spent a brief time dancing on the platform because he was being pushed off. I think this goes to show people that if you can just be cool, calm, and collected, the Backstreet Boys could spend so much more personal time with the fans. Brian did not really come out at all during the party and stayed back in the VIP area. I could see him occasionally between all the people but he didn't stay long. He did stay longer than I had expected him to but I wished he would have come out and interact a little more. He never does afterparties but I figured since he was there and loves to be the center of attention, then he would have. Oh well. We did have another surprise from AJ and Nick eventually though...
If you missed it, check out my previous reviews of my Cruise trip:
**2011 Pre-Cruise Wylee Party**
After an amazing Wylee Party we were on our way to party with the Backstreet Boys at the Cameo Nightclub. We knew we had to be there at 10 and that with our VIP we would get an indivdual photo with the Boys. After that, we had no idea what to expect. How much would the group interact? How long would they be there for? How was the club set up for the event? We just didn't know what to expect.
**2011 Pre-Cruise Wylee Party**
After an amazing Wylee Party we were on our way to party with the Backstreet Boys at the Cameo Nightclub. We knew we had to be there at 10 and that with our VIP we would get an indivdual photo with the Boys. After that, we had no idea what to expect. How much would the group interact? How long would they be there for? How was the club set up for the event? We just didn't know what to expect.
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| Me and Laura - Freezing Our Butts Off |
We got in line for our photos. All of the guys were looking pretty good that night. I had learned that there really was no use trying to come up with something to say to them because VIPs are usually so rushed. I saw that they weren't giving hugs either. I was the first in line of my group and Brian was the first one in line. When he saw me he said, "Hey, it's Kentucky Girl!" Granted I had only seen him several hours before and I was wearing the same outfit, but this still made me so happy. Maybe he was starting to recognize me after the last two years of events after all. I wasn't going to complain. The rest of the Boys I just said hi to and then thanked them. I had planned on standing next to Nick in the photos because he was the only group member that I did not have a photo next to. Luckily, he was in the middle so my photo wouldn't look too lopsided. I stood between him and AJ and just hoped the photos would turn out alright...just like I do with every photo next to them. I think it turned out great!
Now we needed to figure out how this Pre-Cruise Party was going to work. We found a spot on the dance floor and waited for the rest of the photos to finish. They finally finished and turned around to get the party started. They commented on how AJ was going to get married in two weeks and how he needed to go down and dance on the pole as part of his bachelor party. That is when we got our first surprise of the night.
AJ Pole Dancing for the Fans
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| Nick walking away after standing next to me for several minutes |
Unfortunately, Laura was not feeling well that night and most of my group left earlier than I wanted to. I was having a great time and had one person to stay back with me (you rock Kim). I didn't want to miss anything! Nick and Howie did a little DJing for us. Howie spent a good amount of time dancing in the crowd and taking pictures. The fans seemed to be pretty calm for the most part which allowed him to stay out. Nick trying this was another story, however. He only spent a brief time dancing on the platform because he was being pushed off. I think this goes to show people that if you can just be cool, calm, and collected, the Backstreet Boys could spend so much more personal time with the fans. Brian did not really come out at all during the party and stayed back in the VIP area. I could see him occasionally between all the people but he didn't stay long. He did stay longer than I had expected him to but I wished he would have come out and interact a little more. He never does afterparties but I figured since he was there and loves to be the center of attention, then he would have. Oh well. We did have another surprise from AJ and Nick eventually though...
Get Another Boyfriend/Bad Boy
Nick played some more songs and Kim and I decided that we probably were not going to miss much more and we needed to get some kind of sleep before we set sail with the Backstreet Boys the next morning. We arrived back to the hotel at about 4:30am and I pretty much passed out. I figure it was a good thing since I hadn't slept much previously because of all of the excitement. We wanted to get up early so that we could head to the port to avoid the lines.
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Im still so upset I had to leave the club early but I'm glad you were there to fill us in.
ReplyDeleteI wanna go baaaaaack!