January 20, 2008
Who knew that taking my kids to meet Calgary Flames center Craig Conroy would be so exciting? My oldest and my youngest are big hockey fans and when my son mentioned last week that he wanted to go to the “meet and greet” with Conroy, I had no idea I’d be the one taking them.
We got to the show home (where it was being held) and listened for a bit to the radio show on Fan960, being done live. Even that thrilled my kids. Not so much me. I did take a tour of the show home just to kill time. Later on, we made our way down to the next home to wait for the hockey player that I really don’t know much about. My 7 year old daughter knows way more than I do about such things. I thought she was a princess? Princesses aren’t supposed to know about hockey and sport-ish stuff. Sheesh. And she also entered a contest for the “Junior Reporter” where the winner gets to interview players, gets free tickets, a jersey, goes to a practice and maybe gets to marry one of the players for all I know. Again, I’m pretty much in the dark about such things. Madison is convinced she’s going to win. She has as much of a shot as the next kid, but I’m sure there were lots of entries. Fingers crossed.
We waited about an hour and finally the moment of truth – Craig Conroy walks in. Holy. He was way hotter taller than I thought. All of a sudden I was wishing I knew more about him. Wait, I’m married. Oops. He is in my age range though. Not that that matters. Plus I’m sure I saw a wedding band on his finger. And again, I’m married. Did I mention I’m married. Yes.
I didn’t realize I would get so flustered. God. I didn’t even know what he really looked like before he walked in. He was so nice too. He smiled at each person that went up, signed everything that people asked him to sign, stood up for pictures if you asked, thanked you for coming and waiting in line. He really was a nice guy. And gosh, so hot tall. Just so tall. And his eyes are so blue. Very blue. Not that I was looking. I mostly just watched the wall. Am I babbling? I think I am. Anyway, it was fun seeing my kids so thrilled by it all and getting to meet a “star” in their eyes.
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January 28th, 2008 at 11:07 pm, MzPenny
Says:
WOW!!! Now that is cool!!!! I am so glad that you noticed he was so Tall and all too….lmfao
February 9th, 2008 at 10:09 am, Ellie
Says:
I just had to comment on your great story!
I too went to meet my fave hockey player that wintery day. I had been looking forward to it for weeks, as I couldn’t wait to see just how, um, tall…he really was. I have loved him for years And wow! He WAS SO TALL!
Reading your story made me realize I wasn’t the only married woman gazing into his sparkly blue eyes. I know when I had my minute with him, I was turned into mush and I know I babbled a few times also:).(my friends 3 pictures prove it) But he was so nice and gracious. I am a fan for life now.
Thank you for your story. See you on the Craig Conroy Facebook page.:)
February 9th, 2008 at 10:14 am, Sassy
Says:
Hey Ellie, he is so,um, tall right? LOL! We went to the skills competetion the next day and sat behind the bench and I got some awesome pics which I’m putting up in a couple of days. I got to see my fav player – Iggy and up close he is so beautiful, er, friendly. LOL!
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