Second Platinums

[Roxanne Oligny]

Hello:

Well this is a touchy subject for me. Does one do a second or subsequent Platinums, is it right, is is wrong, will Barry hate me. God, when did it get so complicated to have a little 'alone' time with my man. So yea I am as you probably guessed a platinum double-dipper. I want to know when that became a crime. I never got to be a "Can't Smile" girl, or a 'Jacket Girl', or to dance with him either. So I managed to do Platinum in 2007 by the skin of my teeth, and then I went blind the whole time I was in the room with him. and I told him stupid ridiculous (at least I thought they were) things, like "You're so Tall", and "You're Making my legs shake"? Yes it was nerve racking and flawed, but wonderful, and sweet too, and thats what makes it harder to say no when the chance comes around again. Granted there are people who haven't gotten a chance to do this, and well seriously I don't know if more time is what people need. If you have the money you do it, and it happens so fast that before you know it you have a 1500 charge, or in my case a 1500 deduction from my pre-paid card, and you are dreaming about what to wear, and what to do with your hair again.

So why do Platinum again, oh God it's so wonderful, it's so romantic, so dreamy, and he is so sweet, and I just thought I was in heaven you know. I have had a pretty rough life, which I won't go into here, because I am sure there are people who would play tiny violins for me somewhere. No pity party, just another 'date' with my man, and I fail to see why that is wrong. There are 210 people who are meeting him in 2009, and I feel blessed to be able to be one of them.

As for those who would like to throw sand in my face, go for it. I'm pretty tough, I've been through more abuse in my life that you will ever know. Barry keeps me sane, I love him, and I didn't even see his face the first time, and I didn't even say thankyou, and well I want to do it again, properly.

Then there are the people who say "Oh I wouldn't ever want to ruin the memory of my first time". Seriously I don't believe this. I said that too until the Platinum packages went on sale. I didn't do it last year, I waited and this year I decided to do it again, after I paid some bills, and if Barry says, "Oh you again"? well I will just tell him what an honor it is to help his charity again, and I will charm him just the way I did the first time, when I got my hug, and my snuggle only this time hopefully I will see his reaction? But one thing is true we did hit it off, and I guess I want that to happen again, another moment with Barry, to tell him all the things I was so nervous to tell him the first time, so can you blame me? Well I guess you can, but if you think about it I'll bet you would do it too. JMHO, but I refuse to feel guilty for this, and for those of you who are doing it for the first time, have a wonderful time, and for those of you like me, who are doing it again, just remember, we deserve it as much as any body else, enjoy your double or triple platinums, and remember you are helping Barry's charity, and if only for that reason alone know you are doing a good thing and that Barry is proud of you.

Manilove
Roxy

[Alison Green]

Ok,
I'll admit i was concerned about telling anyone i was going platinum for the 2nd time next year.
I had seen people on here slated for taking away from a first timer.
I'd personally like to say to remember we are giving money to Barry's charity and that can never be wrong, on top of that we get to spend time with an amazing guy and to thank him for the music.
So count me in..i'm going to be a double platinum dipper in October '09 too!
There i said it and the sky hasn't fallen in on me yet! lol

Alison
x

[Linda]

Congratulations on doing Platinum again. What date did you get?
Linda

[Roxanne Oligny]

Linda:

Hi, thanks, I got October 9, 2009. Long time away, but as my friend says it will be here before you know it.

Roxy

[Claire Marie]

That would be wonderful to do it again. I have never done it, but if you promise to tell us all about it then, I'm good!lol I have no idea what his persoanlity around fans is. So you've got to tell me. I'll never get to go, that's for sure, but I love hearing about it and daydreaming.
Claire

[Lana]

Hi Roxy

Oh, thank god! Someone else not afraid to say that they are doing Platinum! I posted on another part of MMN to say I was doing it again and got told I was selfish and was berated for doing it again publicly and privately.

I look at it like this: IF there was a problem with doing Platinum twice, three times or even more then I am sure that Stiletto/BMIFC/TPTB and ultimately Barry would not allow it. If they are allowing those of us who have been fortunate to do it once to do it again and they dont have a problem with it, and BARRY doesnt have a problem with us being in his company again......then who is anyone else to judge me, you or anyone else who has done this before?

We are still contributing to Barry's charity and it should'nt matter that we have met him once before already (my first one was 2006, so by the time my second one comes around, it will be 3 and a half years), its something I am sure that if everyone was honest about it, that if they had the money they'd be doing it every month, let alone every year.

And ditto Roxy, I love Barry as well, theres something about Barry that keeps me coming back to him. I love being in the same room as him feeling his calming ways, and thats not just Platinum but anywhere. I cant get enough Barry and that does not make me obsessed, a stalker or any other derogatory thing that I have been accused of because I am double-Platinuming (is that even a word lol!!).

If you love him, then you get it, those of you who love him will understand the draw and the need to be close to him again, if you love him heart and soul then I think people will get it, because for me its not just about the music.

I love him, all his quirks and imperfections (although he aint got any as far I am concerned! Yeah I know, I know - hes not perfect, but he is to me). Then theres all his perfections (he has many of them to me) all that he stands for and represents and all that he has given to us over the years, and all that he continues to give to us.....its just priceless the feelings I get from loving him so how can wanting to meet him again make us bad people? It doesnt......does it? I dont think so.....and the very fact that we can go meet him again tells me that TPTB and Barry dont think that either.

Have a FABULOUS time Roxy, and I'll look forward to seeing your photo and reading all about your meeting with Barry.

Manilove

Lana

[Pauline O'Reilly]

Hi Lana
I too am doing Platinum again, but first time round there where two of us and we went in together so had half the time with him.None the less cannot wait to see Barry again.
I also live on the wirral like yourself,amazing to find another fan locally.
Manilove
Pauline

[Lana]

Hi Pauline

OMG what a small world huh!!! Be nice to keep in touch, I'll post something on your page ok sweetie!

Manilove

Lana

[Roxanne Oligny]

Dear Lana:

Well of course I am admitting to doing Platinum again, I don't care what they think of me. I have been beaten up pretty good over at the bnet anyway, so nothing they can do to me hurts anymore. I can hardly wait, October is so far away, and it isn't even October this year yet? But then again I don't want time to fly either? Still getting over Barry turning 65. and hey Barry is still getting over Barry turning 65 ya know?

I don't see anything wrong with doing Platinum multiple times, like you said it is for his charity, and well I did point out in my comment that due to my 'hysterical blindness' I couldn't see him. I was that excited. This time I want to walk up there and say "Hi, Barry, so nice to see you again, how are you" and have a real nice conversation with him, and this time I will tell him what he means to me and I may tell him about my blindness. He will probably think that's funny. I had a good time the first time, but like I said I was so overwhelmed. I think it takes a second maybe a third time to actually accept that the man standing in front of you is the guy who was up on the catwalk doing 'naughty' things. Same guy, I had trouble with that. And I have so many wonderful things happen in my personal life with my new job, and my new apartment, geez what's next a new man? Nah I have my 'man'. He just doesn't know he's my man. LOL I love him completely Lana, I am not ashamed, and half the fun of Platinum is the picking out the dress, and the jewels, and the hair, and oh my... I wish you and I were doing it on the same night that would be fabulous, but all the same, you will see him sooner than me, so you better report back all the good stuff okay.

And don't let em get to you, they are jelous. we are doing a good thing for Barry's charity, why would he have an objection to that. Hey maybe he'll remember the tiny redhead at his birthday party who's face he stroked huh? Oh my god I would die if he did, but.. alas he sees so many and I am only one of the many, but I love him and I can't wait.

Manilove
Roxy

PS: Barry has imperfections??????????????????:)

[Lana]

Hey Roxy

Imperfections, Barry? Nah, of course he doesnt.....hes just perfect! But we both know he'd disagree with us! Lol!!!

[Roxanne Oligny]

Lana:

And that is precisely why we love him so much. He doesn't take himself so seriously, and yes he would disagree. We'll both have to have a good talking to him on our respective Platinums, or maybe give him a good spanking??? Hey nobody's perfect right?? Except Barry?? LOL...

Roxy

[Rose]

Hi Lana,

Sorry you got berated for choosing to do a 2nd Platinum. NO ONE should have to go through that. And NO ONE should have to feel guilty for doing another Platinum. A good point you made....if Stiletto/BMIFC/TPTB have no problem with it then we shouldn't either. Who knows, maybe Barry feel comfortable with familiarity. Not saying he'll remember each face, but at least he knows that you didn't try to jump him last time, LOL. I know Barry looks cool as a cucumber when you meet with him and try to make you feel comfortable, but meeting new faces can be exciting and apprehensive at the same time. So enjoy planning for that Platinum day and I wanna see your picture with him. And congratulations to everyone who got a Platinum date.

Rose

[Michele Yohanna]

Hi Roxy, congrats on your second trip down the Platinum aisle. I have read all the encouraging notes you have received telling you that you should not worry nor feel any guilt about going again. If you pay your own way and can afford it, no one and I mean no one has the right to berate you nor make you feel guilty. Barry would NEVER say - "Oh her again"!! He knows you are experiencing a dream of yours and that his foundation will thank you for your generosity. He is a kind, sensitive man and enjoys meeting his "loyalists". My trip down the Platinum aisle was in 2004 - when he was saying his goodbyes - and it was memorable and I cherish the memory. I thought about doing it again, but going to the convention and the Christmas Bash is my enjoyment now. I get to meet so many nice people and have a wonderful time. So, you go, try and say all you want and make your dream come true again.
Take care, Michele