http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079 Have you ever been star struck and met someone famous? Perhaps you've met a star of the big screen, athlete, political figure or someone that's just in the news. Tell us about your star encounters and one lucky mama will randomly be selected to win four tickets to Century Theatre. Responses must be posted by July 31, 2008. Have you ever been star struck and met someone famous? Perhaps you've met a star of the big screen, athlete, political figure or someone that's just in the news. Tell us about your star encounters and one lucky mama will randomly be selected to win four tickets to Century Theatre. Responses must be posted by July 31, 2008. en-us I met Danny Thomas and his wife Mary.  I had a friend who played for the LA Dodgers.  He used to leave me tickets so that I could attend and Mr. Thomas was a huge baseball fan.  My tickets were in the same area as the wives, which is also where Mr. Thomas and his wife always sat.  One day I got up the nerve to go and speak to him.  Both he and his wife, Mary, were very nice.  From then on whenever I attended a ball game I would sit with them.  It is one of my most pleasant memories. http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81061 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81061 I met Danny Thomas and his wife Mary.  I had a friend who played for the LA Dodgers.  He used to leave me tickets so that I could attend and Mr. Thomas was a huge baseball fan.  My tickets were in the same area as the wives, which is also where Mr. Thomas and his wife always sat.  One day I got up the nerve to go and speak to him.  Both he and his wife, Mary, were very nice.  From then on whenever I attended a ball game I would sit with them.  It is one of my most pleasant memories. Many years ago (or so it seems), I worked in the hotel industry.  One of our guests was Barry "Greg Brady" Williams.  He came in and stood behind his manager as I checked him in.  He asked me where the elevator was, and I was so starstruck that I could only stare at him and point down the hall.  A few months later, the members of Marilyn Manson stayed at our hotel.  They were on the rise to fame, and Marilyn was mad that I recognized him.  I ended up talking to the one with the green hair (Daisy?) for several hours about what it was like being on the road.  I think he appreciated being able to talk to somebody like a person rather than a rock star.  I also met members of the Goo Goo Dolls, Modern English, and many other bands.  The most polite and "down to earth" celebrity I have ever met is Waylon Jennings.  He was a fun person to talk to when it was a slow time at work. http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81064 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81064 Many years ago (or so it seems), I worked in the hotel industry.  One of our guests was Barry "Greg Brady" Williams.  He came in and stood behind his manager as I checked him in.  He asked me where the elevator was, and I was so starstruck that I could only stare at him and point down the hall.  A few months later, the members of Marilyn Manson stayed at our hotel.  They were on the rise to fame, and Marilyn was mad that I recognized him.  I ended up talking to the one with the green hair (Daisy?) for several hours about what it was like being on the road.  I think he appreciated being able to talk to somebody like a person rather than a rock star.  I also met members of the Goo Goo Dolls, Modern English, and many other bands.  The most polite and "down to earth" celebrity I have ever met is Waylon Jennings.  He was a fun person to talk to when it was a slow time at work. I worked at the city's last original soda fountain when I was in high school, near 39th and J Streets in East Sac. One day, Sacramento native Tom Hanks came walking in. He was in town visiting and brought with him his school-aged son, whom he shared custody of at the time. Having grown up in that neighborhood, apparently Tom used to hang out there when he was a kid. He wasn't terribly friendly, and I recall he kept his sunglasses on the whole time -- probably more interested in quality time with his son than being recognized. But when I asked for an autograph, he quickly complied. Wish I remembered now where I saved it! http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81065 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81065 I worked at the city's last original soda fountain when I was in high school, near 39th and J Streets in East Sac. One day, Sacramento native Tom Hanks came walking in. He was in town visiting and brought with him his school-aged son, whom he shared custody of at the time. Having grown up in that neighborhood, apparently Tom used to hang out there when he was a kid. He wasn't terribly friendly, and I recall he kept his sunglasses on the whole time -- probably more interested in quality time with his son than being recognized. But when I asked for an autograph, he quickly complied. Wish I remembered now where I saved it! For my 30th b-day, my husband and a few of our friends took me to LA to hit all of the celebrity hotspots.  It was 3 days of famous hotels, beaches, food places, bars and shopping.  We had a blast and saw several celebrities.  The most memorable was Lenny Kravitz.  We went into Starbucks one morning and there he was waiting for his coffee.  He was really nice and great to talk to! http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81066 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81066 For my 30th b-day, my husband and a few of our friends took me to LA to hit all of the celebrity hotspots.  It was 3 days of famous hotels, beaches, food places, bars and shopping.  We had a blast and saw several celebrities.  The most memorable was Lenny Kravitz.  We went into Starbucks one morning and there he was waiting for his coffee.  He was really nice and great to talk to! Jane Fonda was married to a legislator way back in the days.  On her travel to Sacramento she would work out at Capital Athletic Club, and we all know she is a workout fanatic.  Well back in those days I was a work out fanatic too and a member of the Capital Athletic Club.  There she was, Jane Fonda, I could see her in the reflection of the mirror as I worked out, I didn't want to stare, but I did.  She looked fabulous.  Then she was off the workout machine.  I was almost done, but expedited my workout to get another glimpse.  I entered the women's locker room and there she was, Jane Fonda all naked!  Yikes I was so embarssed that I ran out, I did however manage to get a good look and I have to tell you she is quite fit and toned.  I didn't want to get caught stocking her again, so I just did another 30 minutes on the stairmaster.  I guess I was inspired by her healthy and toned body.   Thank you Jane Fonda for inspiring me.     http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81067 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81067 Jane Fonda was married to a legislator way back in the days.  On her travel to Sacramento she would work out at Capital Athletic Club, and we all know she is a workout fanatic.  Well back in those days I was a work out fanatic too and a member of the Capital Athletic Club.  There she was, Jane Fonda, I could see her in the reflection of the mirror as I worked out, I didn't want to stare, but I did.  She looked fabulous.  Then she was off the workout machine.  I was almost done, but expedited my workout to get another glimpse.  I entered the women's locker room and there she was, Jane Fonda all naked!  Yikes I was so embarssed that I ran out, I did however manage to get a good look and I have to tell you she is quite fit and toned.  I didn't want to get caught stocking her again, so I just did another 30 minutes on the stairmaster.  I guess I was inspired by her healthy and toned body.   Thank you Jane Fonda for inspiring me.     When I was a kid, we lived in Los Angeles for a time.  Our mother's boyfriend was hired to be a "Mannie"  (a man-nannie housekeeper) for a celebrity-wife's kids.  We would hang out with my mom's boyfriend and the kids some weekends.   The kids' father was Mike Farrell,  'BJ Honeycutt" on M.A.S.H.  When we went in to meet him he was proped up on the floor of his modest home, coloring in a color book with color pencils. I was impressed!  I don't think he wanted to be obtrusive when children where coming over to meet him.  He was and is a wonderful gentlemen, humanitarian and a vegetarian,  too.  At the time, he owned an all-vegetarian restaurant that he had invited us to go to.  It was fantastic! http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81068 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81068 When I was a kid, we lived in Los Angeles for a time.  Our mother's boyfriend was hired to be a "Mannie"  (a man-nannie housekeeper) for a celebrity-wife's kids.  We would hang out with my mom's boyfriend and the kids some weekends.   The kids' father was Mike Farrell,  'BJ Honeycutt" on M.A.S.H.  When we went in to meet him he was proped up on the floor of his modest home, coloring in a color book with color pencils. I was impressed!  I don't think he wanted to be obtrusive when children where coming over to meet him.  He was and is a wonderful gentlemen, humanitarian and a vegetarian,  too.  At the time, he owned an all-vegetarian restaurant that he had invited us to go to.  It was fantastic! Before being a mom, I did PR for a local Sacramento Ad Agency. While on a business trip to LA with MGM (a potential new client) I attended many movie screenings, one with my life-long idol... Julie Andrews. I was always a Sound of Music fan, so that was a big deal to me. I wanted to watch her instead of the movie! http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81069 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81069 Before being a mom, I did PR for a local Sacramento Ad Agency. While on a business trip to LA with MGM (a potential new client) I attended many movie screenings, one with my life-long idol... Julie Andrews. I was always a Sound of Music fan, so that was a big deal to me. I wanted to watch her instead of the movie! Wow! Naked Jane Fonda!! That's a pretty great story!!! http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81070 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81070 Wow! Naked Jane Fonda!! That's a pretty great story!!! I was bartending at a hotel on Christmas Eve.  Vince Neil and his girlfriend (now wife) were visiting her parents in town, and they were staying at our hotel.  Vince and his girlfriend came to the bar and had a couple glasses of wine while they waited to meet her parents.  He pulled out a HUGE wad of cash to pay for the drinks.  My friend's dad just met Sarah Jessica Parker... does that count??!   ;) http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81075 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81075 I was bartending at a hotel on Christmas Eve.  Vince Neil and his girlfriend (now wife) were visiting her parents in town, and they were staying at our hotel.  Vince and his girlfriend came to the bar and had a couple glasses of wine while they waited to meet her parents.  He pulled out a HUGE wad of cash to pay for the drinks.  My friend's dad just met Sarah Jessica Parker... does that count??!   ;) Here's my list: 1) Patsy Cline is my husband's Mom's cousin; never met her because she died two months before he was born, plus was adopted and didn't find birth family until 2004 2)  Meet & Greet with band Train; front row Train and Sheryl Crow in August 2002 3)  Dinner with Vince Carter, Antwan Jamison & Lamar Odom in Oakland night before Carter won NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 2000 4)  Meet Larry Bird in front on restaurant in Indy 2005 5)  BEST EXPERIENCE:  Michael Jordan rubbed my very pregnant belly at a casino in Lake Tahoe in July 2002; also meet Charles Barkley and Ray Allen in same roped off area that night! http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81076 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81076 Here's my list: 1) Patsy Cline is my husband's Mom's cousin; never met her because she died two months before he was born, plus was adopted and didn't find birth family until 2004 2)  Meet & Greet with band Train; front row Train and Sheryl Crow in August 2002 3)  Dinner with Vince Carter, Antwan Jamison & Lamar Odom in Oakland night before Carter won NBA Slam Dunk Contest in 2000 4)  Meet Larry Bird in front on restaurant in Indy 2005 5)  BEST EXPERIENCE:  Michael Jordan rubbed my very pregnant belly at a casino in Lake Tahoe in July 2002; also meet Charles Barkley and Ray Allen in same roped off area that night! To crzkb: I went to high school with Vince Neil's wife, Lia (Leah) Gherardini, in Pleasanton.  We knew each other just with a casual "hey" from time to time, as she was one or two grades above me.  Her best friend's Dad was the mayor of Pleasanton back then, who lived three blocks from my house.  She was certainly a rocker chick back then too! Thanks; I love reading all these cool encounters! http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81077 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81077 To crzkb: I went to high school with Vince Neil's wife, Lia (Leah) Gherardini, in Pleasanton.  We knew each other just with a casual "hey" from time to time, as she was one or two grades above me.  Her best friend's Dad was the mayor of Pleasanton back then, who lived three blocks from my house.  She was certainly a rocker chick back then too! Thanks; I love reading all these cool encounters! When I was a server/bartender at a Md. style crab house in Phoenix in the mid to late 90's, lots of celebrities would come in (football players, NBA and WNBA, PGA, LPGA) but mostly, I never recognized them.  But I did wait on John and Cindy McCain and their family on several occasions.  He was a big tipper, drank gin martini's and lots of customers would send drinks his way as thanks for favors he had done (like Westpoint and Naval Academy recs).  It was great  to chat with them and meet their family, and now he is running for president.  Too bad they didn't have cell phone cameras back then! And I think that everyone in Phoenix has met Alice Cooper.  Lastly, we waited at a valet with Emmit Smith on Christmas eve at Scottsdale Fashion Square.  It was funny, the girls were flocking him, then they started asking my husband if he was a baller too - with me right there!  I responded "No, but he is Time Magazines Man of the Year".  Time had just released that their "Man of the Year" were the members of the Armed Forces.  My hubbie is active duty and  had just returned from deployment.  They thought he was someone famous - not quite:) http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81078 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81078 When I was a server/bartender at a Md. style crab house in Phoenix in the mid to late 90's, lots of celebrities would come in (football players, NBA and WNBA, PGA, LPGA) but mostly, I never recognized them.  But I did wait on John and Cindy McCain and their family on several occasions.  He was a big tipper, drank gin martini's and lots of customers would send drinks his way as thanks for favors he had done (like Westpoint and Naval Academy recs).  It was great  to chat with them and meet their family, and now he is running for president.  Too bad they didn't have cell phone cameras back then! And I think that everyone in Phoenix has met Alice Cooper.  Lastly, we waited at a valet with Emmit Smith on Christmas eve at Scottsdale Fashion Square.  It was funny, the girls were flocking him, then they started asking my husband if he was a baller too - with me right there!  I responded "No, but he is Time Magazines Man of the Year".  Time had just released that their "Man of the Year" were the members of the Armed Forces.  My hubbie is active duty and  had just returned from deployment.  They thought he was someone famous - not quite:) I used to work at a skating rink and once DJ'd a private party for Dennis Rodman's daughter.  He was very quiet and just watched from the sidelines.  Would have LOVED to see him on skates!   http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81079 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81079 I used to work at a skating rink and once DJ'd a private party for Dennis Rodman's daughter.  He was very quiet and just watched from the sidelines.  Would have LOVED to see him on skates!   We went to Universal Studios and met Jay Leno...Also, at Universal City Walk, we met Raven Simone...They both were nice and took pictures with us, my son, and I.  http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81085 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81085 We went to Universal Studios and met Jay Leno...Also, at Universal City Walk, we met Raven Simone...They both were nice and took pictures with us, my son, and I.  When I was 16 years old my mom and dad took me and my sister to Hawaii. We stayed at the illikai hotel which was a popular hotel back in it's day. One day I was sitting by the pool when Elvis Presley walked out by the pool with a group of his body guards or friends. I could only look up at him with my mouth hanging open I guess. He looked down and said "how you doing ?". I think I mumbled something like "fine". He turned then and walked back inside the hotel. Later that day as I was about to take the elevator and go up to my parents room, who should walk into the hotel? Priscilla Presley! She didn't say anthing to me but I had to stop and stare again. She had the big black hair and black eye liner caked on just like you've seen in early pictures of her. I know I'll never forget that experience. Since then I've run into celebrities here and there. Danny Thomas and his family having dinner at the restaurant in Harrah's at Lake Tahoe. Sac Kings Bobby Jackson at Lowe's in Citrus Heights. Sammy Davis Jr at Scofield Army Base in Hawaii where he was doing a show. Mike Bibby at Home Depot in Roseville. But Elvis tops them all. He was so handsome! http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81087 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81087 When I was 16 years old my mom and dad took me and my sister to Hawaii. We stayed at the illikai hotel which was a popular hotel back in it's day. One day I was sitting by the pool when Elvis Presley walked out by the pool with a group of his body guards or friends. I could only look up at him with my mouth hanging open I guess. He looked down and said "how you doing ?". I think I mumbled something like "fine". He turned then and walked back inside the hotel. Later that day as I was about to take the elevator and go up to my parents room, who should walk into the hotel? Priscilla Presley! She didn't say anthing to me but I had to stop and stare again. She had the big black hair and black eye liner caked on just like you've seen in early pictures of her. I know I'll never forget that experience. Since then I've run into celebrities here and there. Danny Thomas and his family having dinner at the restaurant in Harrah's at Lake Tahoe. Sac Kings Bobby Jackson at Lowe's in Citrus Heights. Sammy Davis Jr at Scofield Army Base in Hawaii where he was doing a show. Mike Bibby at Home Depot in Roseville. But Elvis tops them all. He was so handsome! My office produces an annual awards show in Hollywood so I've had the pleasure of meeting Stevie Wonder, John Landis (I gushed over the work he did on Michael Jackson's Thriller video), Barry Manilow, Joe Mantegna, James Avery, Jason George, Mindy Sterling (LOVE The Office), Camryn Manheim, Robert Guiallme, etc. At concerts I've met Brian Mcknight and Beyonce. But my fun celebrity stories are the ones where I have no idea who the heck the person is. In 2000, I was standing in line back stage at a concert waiting to get Brian McKnight's autograph. My friend went to the bathroom and I started to make small talk with the guys behind me. They were super tall so I broke the ice by saying, "either I'm very short (I'm 5 feet) or you guys are very tall." We start talking about random stuff like the weather and what we ate for dinner and then I blurted out, "not to stereotype you or anything but have you ever thought about playing basketball?" They said they play now and then with friends. When my friend comes back from the bathroom she puts the death grip on my arm and asks me if I know who I'm talking to. I mention to the guys that I didn't catch their names...turns out it was Chris Webber and Latrell Sprewell. Last summer my daughter went to Kevin Martin's basketball camp. On the first day when I went to pick her up I walked into the gym and watched the coaches working with the kids. One of the coaches came and stood next to me to observe from the side and take a break. I start to ask him how my daughter is doing and he tells me she's a great ball player and can really handle her own on the court with the boys. Then I ask if he's just working for the camp as part of a summer job. He smiles and nods...a few kids run over and ask to take a picture with him. I'm trying to figure out why they want a picture with some kid working at basketball camp...you know where I'm going with this...it was Kevin Martin. I don't follow basketball and people had told me that most celebrities who put their names on these camps don't usually show up so I wasn't actually expecting him to be there. http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81093 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81093 My office produces an annual awards show in Hollywood so I've had the pleasure of meeting Stevie Wonder, John Landis (I gushed over the work he did on Michael Jackson's Thriller video), Barry Manilow, Joe Mantegna, James Avery, Jason George, Mindy Sterling (LOVE The Office), Camryn Manheim, Robert Guiallme, etc. At concerts I've met Brian Mcknight and Beyonce. But my fun celebrity stories are the ones where I have no idea who the heck the person is. In 2000, I was standing in line back stage at a concert waiting to get Brian McKnight's autograph. My friend went to the bathroom and I started to make small talk with the guys behind me. They were super tall so I broke the ice by saying, "either I'm very short (I'm 5 feet) or you guys are very tall." We start talking about random stuff like the weather and what we ate for dinner and then I blurted out, "not to stereotype you or anything but have you ever thought about playing basketball?" They said they play now and then with friends. When my friend comes back from the bathroom she puts the death grip on my arm and asks me if I know who I'm talking to. I mention to the guys that I didn't catch their names...turns out it was Chris Webber and Latrell Sprewell. Last summer my daughter went to Kevin Martin's basketball camp. On the first day when I went to pick her up I walked into the gym and watched the coaches working with the kids. One of the coaches came and stood next to me to observe from the side and take a break. I start to ask him how my daughter is doing and he tells me she's a great ball player and can really handle her own on the court with the boys. Then I ask if he's just working for the camp as part of a summer job. He smiles and nods...a few kids run over and ask to take a picture with him. I'm trying to figure out why they want a picture with some kid working at basketball camp...you know where I'm going with this...it was Kevin Martin. I don't follow basketball and people had told me that most celebrities who put their names on these camps don't usually show up so I wasn't actually expecting him to be there. Two years ago we were in Carmel wandering around, when my husband turns away from me and walks up to a man and shakes his hand.  He comes back and says "That is Anthony Hopkins! Do you have your camera so we can take a picture?" Of course I did, and now we have a great family photo with Anthony Hopkins :). http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81099 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81099 Two years ago we were in Carmel wandering around, when my husband turns away from me and walks up to a man and shakes his hand.  He comes back and says "That is Anthony Hopkins! Do you have your camera so we can take a picture?" Of course I did, and now we have a great family photo with Anthony Hopkins :). I got on stage with Sammy Hagar at the Concord Pavillion with my friend Jen and gave us each a kiss, that was the greatest night.  My brother in law worked for a production Co. and I also met Smokey Robinson and received a kiss.  We also attending his VIP party after his concert at the Memorial Auditorium.  I am going to see Sammy here in August and hope to get as close as last time.....wish me luck! http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81103 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81103 I got on stage with Sammy Hagar at the Concord Pavillion with my friend Jen and gave us each a kiss, that was the greatest night.  My brother in law worked for a production Co. and I also met Smokey Robinson and received a kiss.  We also attending his VIP party after his concert at the Memorial Auditorium.  I am going to see Sammy here in August and hope to get as close as last time.....wish me luck! when i lived in minneapolis, i worked as a waitress in this hole in the wall chinese food restaurant.  ( i've found none as good btw) people i've seen in the restaurant: 1) peter, paul and mary.  rude, rude, rude 2) cindy Lauper.  awesome to the bone marrow 3) darryl hannah.  not much to say there 4) weezer.  ubercool also since prince-or symbol-or the artist formerly known as prince-is from st. paul, he is a staple in the area.  he has a huge house and studio (paisley park) out in the burbs and at the time, on friday nights he would open up his club area of the place and have a free, safe place for underage kids to go.  he would occaionally perform and if not, he was always hanging around.  he is super super freindly and very approachable.  and he is tiny.  i mean itty bitty. i love all of these stories! http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81104 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81104 when i lived in minneapolis, i worked as a waitress in this hole in the wall chinese food restaurant.  ( i've found none as good btw) people i've seen in the restaurant: 1) peter, paul and mary.  rude, rude, rude 2) cindy Lauper.  awesome to the bone marrow 3) darryl hannah.  not much to say there 4) weezer.  ubercool also since prince-or symbol-or the artist formerly known as prince-is from st. paul, he is a staple in the area.  he has a huge house and studio (paisley park) out in the burbs and at the time, on friday nights he would open up his club area of the place and have a free, safe place for underage kids to go.  he would occaionally perform and if not, he was always hanging around.  he is super super freindly and very approachable.  and he is tiny.  i mean itty bitty. i love all of these stories! My father-in-law used to be a limo driver in Tahoe. Among the slew of celebs he would drive around, he drove Elvis a lot. My husband and sis-in-law almost had a play-date with Lisa Maria once. My husband also worked at Baby Gap in LA and waited on a ton of celebs. Plus went to a party at the Playboy Mansion as a college guy. http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81105 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81105 My father-in-law used to be a limo driver in Tahoe. Among the slew of celebs he would drive around, he drove Elvis a lot. My husband and sis-in-law almost had a play-date with Lisa Maria once. My husband also worked at Baby Gap in LA and waited on a ton of celebs. Plus went to a party at the Playboy Mansion as a college guy. Well our family has met a few celeberties.   The people from Extreme Makeover. We were eating dinner at Chevys in Vacaville and they were at the table next to us. They were very nice and let us take pictures with them. Courtney Cox--- Last Dec. when we were at Disneyland, she also let us take pictures with her. Barry Bonds=== Opening of Bobby Bonds Memorial Jr Giants Field , Barry came up to my son and shook his hand. Mike Bibby at Fridays in Roseville he gave us a autograph and talked with my boys for a few min.   http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81111 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81111 Well our family has met a few celeberties.   The people from Extreme Makeover. We were eating dinner at Chevys in Vacaville and they were at the table next to us. They were very nice and let us take pictures with them. Courtney Cox--- Last Dec. when we were at Disneyland, she also let us take pictures with her. Barry Bonds=== Opening of Bobby Bonds Memorial Jr Giants Field , Barry came up to my son and shook his hand. Mike Bibby at Fridays in Roseville he gave us a autograph and talked with my boys for a few min.   I shook Bill Clinton's hand when he was still in office - no, I was not his intern! I saw Rob Lowe in Cesar's in Lake Tahoe. He was eating ice cream. I didn't have the nerve to say anything to him, so I just made it more obvious and walked by him like 10 times. http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81116 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81116 I shook Bill Clinton's hand when he was still in office - no, I was not his intern! I saw Rob Lowe in Cesar's in Lake Tahoe. He was eating ice cream. I didn't have the nerve to say anything to him, so I just made it more obvious and walked by him like 10 times. We were on a trip to Disneyland last October for my birthday, my nephew's birthday, my mom's birthday, and my dad's birthday **whew**; but anywho, we were walking past the Haunted Mansion and we saw Travis Barker and his wife, Shayna.  I was star struck and thought it would be so cool to meet them and take a picture.  Well the next morning we were waiting to have breakfast at Goofy's Kitchen and in walks Travis, his wife, and his kids!  I was not going to let this opportunity get away again!  So I got up the courage and asked if he would be willing to take a picture with me and my son, Aaron!  He said yes and he was so nice too!  Love it!!  I was so star-struck I was shacking for the next 20 minutes! http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81139 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81139 We were on a trip to Disneyland last October for my birthday, my nephew's birthday, my mom's birthday, and my dad's birthday **whew**; but anywho, we were walking past the Haunted Mansion and we saw Travis Barker and his wife, Shayna.  I was star struck and thought it would be so cool to meet them and take a picture.  Well the next morning we were waiting to have breakfast at Goofy's Kitchen and in walks Travis, his wife, and his kids!  I was not going to let this opportunity get away again!  So I got up the courage and asked if he would be willing to take a picture with me and my son, Aaron!  He said yes and he was so nice too!  Love it!!  I was so star-struck I was shacking for the next 20 minutes! When I was still in college, I used to listen to Duncan Sheik a lot.  He was having a concert in the bay area and I bought my tickets for my friend and I.  I was super excited.  We parked the car and was putting our things in the trunk and when I turn around, who do i see?  Lo and behold, it's Duncan Sheik.  I left my friend in the dust and ran towards him and dork that I am, I asked if I could have a picture with him.  He was very nice and accomadating.  I was cloud nine for about a week.  That was probably 7 years ago and I still have that picture.  And, it was a fantastic concert.  http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81148 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81148 When I was still in college, I used to listen to Duncan Sheik a lot.  He was having a concert in the bay area and I bought my tickets for my friend and I.  I was super excited.  We parked the car and was putting our things in the trunk and when I turn around, who do i see?  Lo and behold, it's Duncan Sheik.  I left my friend in the dust and ran towards him and dork that I am, I asked if I could have a picture with him.  He was very nice and accomadating.  I was cloud nine for about a week.  That was probably 7 years ago and I still have that picture.  And, it was a fantastic concert.  I am a state worker and represented our department last year in coordinating California State Employees Charitable Campaign. At the end of this tremendously successful campaign, we have a very nice annual Thank You Luncheon at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel. Over 200 people attended, including our Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. He shared his experience as a Chair of the statewide campaign and thank you everybody for generous donations. His appearance was very unexpected (it was not listed in the event program), but definitely pleasant and memorable surprise for a lot of attendees. http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81154 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81154 I am a state worker and represented our department last year in coordinating California State Employees Charitable Campaign. At the end of this tremendously successful campaign, we have a very nice annual Thank You Luncheon at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel. Over 200 people attended, including our Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. He shared his experience as a Chair of the statewide campaign and thank you everybody for generous donations. His appearance was very unexpected (it was not listed in the event program), but definitely pleasant and memorable surprise for a lot of attendees. My uncle is Dick Cable from the Channel 10 news!  He isn't reporting anymore, but people still remember him! I've also met John Travolta~  Granted I was two and don't remember it, but my mom said I made him smile. I've also met Pete Wilson, John Garamendi, Heather Fargo, and a few assembly members from Sacramento.   http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81181 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81181 My uncle is Dick Cable from the Channel 10 news!  He isn't reporting anymore, but people still remember him! I've also met John Travolta~  Granted I was two and don't remember it, but my mom said I made him smile. I've also met Pete Wilson, John Garamendi, Heather Fargo, and a few assembly members from Sacramento.   On a flight from Las Vegas to Sacramento, I saw Scott Pollard, who was then playing for the Sacramento Kings.  Being a Kings fan, I immediately began looking for something on which I could get his autograph.  Having travelled light, all I could find was the barf bag in from seat pocket in front of me.  He gave me a funny look at my request, but signed the barf bag with a grin! http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81184 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81184 On a flight from Las Vegas to Sacramento, I saw Scott Pollard, who was then playing for the Sacramento Kings.  Being a Kings fan, I immediately began looking for something on which I could get his autograph.  Having travelled light, all I could find was the barf bag in from seat pocket in front of me.  He gave me a funny look at my request, but signed the barf bag with a grin! I was a HUGE Kings fan when I was in middle school and my favorite player, Bobby Hurley, was going to be a JC Penny's doing an autograph signing.  I was standing in line preparing in my head what I wanted to say to him and when I finally got up there all I could say was Hi in a squeaky voice.  I still can't believe how dorky I was. http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81201 http://www.sacmomsclub.com/home/Blog/SacMomsClub/9079/#c_81201 I was a HUGE Kings fan when I was in middle school and my favorite player, Bobby Hurley, was going to be a JC Penny's doing an autograph signing.  I was standing in line preparing in my head what I wanted to say to him and when I finally got up there all I could say was Hi in a squeaky voice.  I still can't believe how dorky I was.