I wish I were there.....

Tuscany - Cortona, Tuscany
@polachicago (18716)
United States
June 7, 2008 6:33pm CST
I was watching Andre Rieu live concert in Cortona on DVD. One of the places I wish I were there and see live concert. Do you have “I wish I were there” moments in your life? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXEmYzq8BgY&feature=related
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
8 Jun 08
Some time is like I wish I had been there. hugs
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@polachicago (18716)
• United States
8 Jun 08
I have those moments often...
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
8 Jun 08
Hugs to you...I wish to give you a real hug....take care....
@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
8 Jun 08
lol good we arent alone in this hugs
@gantwick (849)
• United States
8 Jun 08
Every time I see a "Celtic Woman" show on PBS. I have a crush on the blonde fiddle player (I think my 8-yr-old does, too). She looks like if she had wings she would be a fairy dancing across the stage. *sigh*
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@polachicago (18716)
• United States
8 Jun 08
I love her. She was also on "Lord of the dance" show. Her name is Mairead....
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@polachicago (18716)
• United States
8 Jun 08
Mairead - Mairead Nesbitt
this is for you, she looks like an angel....
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@gantwick (849)
• United States
8 Jun 08
I think both you and she look like angels.
@schulzie (4061)
• United States
11 Jun 08
I like Andre Rieu and he is very handsome, don't you think? I always thought he looks a lot like the actor Mel Gibson. What do you think? Anyways I do love his music! He is one of the most talented musicians there are nowadays.
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
11 Jun 08
He is very talented and good looking....
@ellie333 (21016)
8 Jun 08
I haven't had many of those moments but my youngest daughtter bless had a ticket to see the Foofighters at Wembley in London on Friday and Thursday she was so ill I had to drive back home to Devon again so she never got to go. So on Friday she was having a 'I wish I was there' moment big time bless. Ellie :D
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@polachicago (18716)
• United States
8 Jun 08
I can understand her frustration. I love to see live concerts...
@borgborg (821)
• Philippines
8 Jun 08
yes. it was when incubus had their first concert here. i had two tickets but unfortunately, i had a final exam on the night of the concert itself. i was still in college back then. i was really frustrated since i had set my mind that i would be going to the concert.
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@polachicago (18716)
• United States
8 Jun 08
I wouldn't like miss this one for sure.....oh, one of those moments...
• China
8 Jun 08
I certainly had the same feelings as you did. I used to read an article introduced The heavenly Maldives.It said that the island of the Maldives,situated in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka,have been described as "gem-like","romantic",and "spectacular",they have sparkling white sand and many luxury resorts,and the colorful world beneath the ocean's surface.Whatever the reason,people leave the Maldives thrilled by the beauty they've seen.I really wish I was 0n one island of the Maldives,it's so beautiful and so wonderful.
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@polachicago (18716)
• United States
8 Jun 08
I don't blame you, Maldives are on my wish list too... It is picture perfect for me....
@lonewolfnan (4366)
• Canada
10 Jun 08
I was in Windsor,Ontario when a concert involving Frank Sinatra,Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. was to be held across the river in Detroit.The show was changed when Deano had to cancel and they brought in Liza Minelli to take his place.I did not go to the concert when Dean had to cancel,but I wish it had gone on as scheduled as I KNOW I would have enjoyed seeing the 3 superstars in what would turn out to be one of their last concerts together.The original Rat Pack.
• Canada
12 Jun 08
They are out on DVD,but nothing quite captures the excitement of the crowd and atmosphere of the concert like being there live.The cameras can not capture everything and a highlight of any show is the perceived connection between the performers and audience is felt.But I can get the music downloaded to enjoy the music when I want.
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
11 Jun 08
I would love to see it....maybe they have it on DVD.... This is why I like internet video....
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@mipen2006 (5528)
• Australia
8 Jun 08
Yes I do, and I think most of us do, Thats the beauty of modern technology, we can see things without actually being there, This is one advantages of living now.
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
8 Jun 08
Yes, it is for sure...we can travel without traveling....
@liranlgo (5752)
• Israel
8 Jun 08
hi pola. sure i have those "i wish i were there" moments. i think every person has them. but it think that what is really important is how much time this "moment" lasts. there are people that all of their way of thinking is "i wish" and they miss life itself. i have alote of "i wish i was" but it takes me a minute, to look at what i achieved and what i have and what i can do in the future, to erase that way of thinking.
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
8 Jun 08
We all want to touch those beautiful moments...some are so energizing and so nice.... I am happy with my life, there are some places I wish to be at specific moment.... My moments are not overshadowing my daily activities.... HUGS
@derek_a (10874)
8 Jun 08
Having once been a professional musician for many years, I have played in many different bands and worked with the occasional "star". Now when I see performers on the TV, I nearly always wish I could go back to those days. They were never very consistent and often there were struggling times between season contracts, but it was well worth it. 35 years ago, as things got worse in the UK as live musicians were replaced by "canned" music, I retrained as a therapist - but I always miss my music days.. :-)
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
8 Jun 08
I hear you. I miss few days when I was working with big group of people with lots of fun. I didn't make much money, but it was the happier time in my life....
@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
8 Jun 08
I think with me, it's whenever I see some nature show and its a segment of natural habitats and environments that makes me wish I were there--loaded up with my camera gear of course...would love to go on an African Safari photo shot--or even some show with a segment of an historic place. Like recently I saw a show about Colonial Williamsburg and it was like...I gotta be there! Maybe cause I love the whole colonial period of America in general that show made me drool...LOL
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
8 Jun 08
Tell me more.... Yes, I can go everywhere with my camera...oh, so many places to see and take perfect picture....
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@polachicago (18716)
• United States
8 Jun 08
It is more than good. My daughter was on Galapagos with her camera, she was very happy with all of her photography. I would like to travel to Asia and India.
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@pyewacket (43903)
• United States
8 Jun 08
Tell you more..okay..would love to take my camera gear and go to the Galopagoes, hike up to Macchu Pichu, British Columbia, to the countrysides of England, Scotland, France...think that's good for starters, no?
@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
8 Jun 08
Hi polachicago! Gosh, lots of time! haha..Too many to count and remember actually! LOL! And at the moment, I wish I was in a cooler place because it is actually getting hot here again at our place. Can't turn the a/c on, too much charges in electricity cost. haha.. Take care and God bless! Celebrate life!
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
8 Jun 08
cooler place? hot in Chicago...but you are invited....
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@polachicago (18716)
• United States
8 Jun 08
OK, coffee is ready for you...
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@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
8 Jun 08
Hi polachicago! As I remember, this is now my second invitation from you. And it is nice to be invited by you! If only the air fare is not that expensive, I will be flying there in a second. haha..Maybe, if we get to visit my sister in law there in Chicago, I might swing by your place. haha.. So, be better prepared! haha.. Take care and God bless! Celebrate life!
@cupid74 (11388)
• Pakistan
11 Jun 08
Hi dear i can co relate what u r saying, well their are many moments u think so and want to have TIME MACHINE that can take u any where u want Dont u think, this wish takes u to fantasy world
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
11 Jun 08
fantasy, not really..... I miss some moments, but I am happy to catch many....
@cupid74 (11388)
• Pakistan
12 Jun 08
@jer31558 (3683)
• United States
9 Jun 08
As for public events, there isn't many that I would care to attend. I have seen places though like on the travel channel and thought I would like to be there.
@polachicago (18716)
• United States
9 Jun 08
This is what I am talking about. My wish was about beautiful music in beautiful place....