JPF Home Page Forums General Messages General Message Forum Andy Dinnell and Polly Hager Have An Announcement!....

We're ALIENS! No wait, that wasn't it!

Anyone who was witness to our "drinking contest" in the shout box last Friday night, obviously enjoyed some amusement, but what spouted from that was an unbelievable connection. At the end of our drunken conversation (NEVER take on a Scotsman in a drinking contest) I asked for his phone number and we spoke by phone.

The next day, I tried to call him...wouldn't work. He called me. The following day, my phone company said that my call to him was IMPOSSIBLE as I'd always had an international block on my phone service. Not only that, but the number he gave me was not altogether correct the way it needed to be dialed to go through. It still had gone through! Divine intervention?

Anyway, we have been inseperable ever since, phoning, e-mailing, sending pics. The morning after our "drinking contest"...I held my breath...seeing if he would e-mail me. He did, and asked if he could call me. I knew, right then, we were on our way to falling in love. I knew from the first time I heard his voice, that I was "home".

We have enjoyed such an awesome week getting to know eachother. I've met my twin soul, and I posted it here, because we met HERE, in the shout box of all places, and we are ecstatic! I am flouting on a cloud, smiling wherever I go, every love song I hear pertains to Andy, I fantasize about him all day long. At night, I hold my pillow and pretend it's him. I've never experienced this ever, in my whole life, it was an instant connection, so strong (in sober conversation, mind you) we have like, a MILLION things in common. It's just nuts! But I hear his voice, and I melt. An ocean is nothing to us, we are together spiritually and emotionally.

So, Andy is coming here for two weeks in July and don't panic if he doesn't post right away, because I'm going to keep him occupied, iffin you know what I mean *wink, wink* and I'll consider letting him up for air after a couple of days! I do know, once I wrap my arms around him and gaze into his beautiful hazel eyes, I'm not going to ever want to let go.

I just thought this was a fitting place to post this amazing connection, as we met here, neither of us looking or expecting anything, and we are both just FLYING!

Oh, we'll play a couple of acoustic gigs together while he's here on his visit, and we're coming to Nashville too, so anyone who wants to get together, let us know.

I've never smiled this much in my whole life!

All that is true

I was the biggest sceptic i the world about internet romance.

I have never known a woman like this in my life. I am so in love with Polly it hurts.

I can not wait to spend the rest of my life with her.

So well done JPF

although for those of you who kno wmy music I doon't think I will be ever able towrite a sad song again

Andy

Well, well now. I've heard about collaborations on the JPF, but ....

Best of luck and keep the fires burning.

Kevin

Amazing!!! What a wonderful JPF love story. There had better be some songs coming out of this! Oh yeah, you'll be making beautiful music together.

Good luck!

Best, John

How cool is that?

Right about now I'm guessing you've got about 90% of your readers probably thinking you're both whacked out of your minds.

Not me. I met Teresa in May of 1990, at a time when we both were DONE with worrying about lovers. But, blammo!, we connected. I proposed to her three weeks later, in a tree, at midnight. A few months later we got married on the run, in San Francisco. We've been fools in love ever since, and the spark is still there.

So, I think you're both whacked too! And I love it!

Here's to you! I Only Want You

Congrats Polly/Andy

I am so happy for you both........as for how you met-well-as they say-whatever works!

let us Nashville folks know when you are coming here......

Tom

Well Andy and Polly Cheers! -- even your names together look lyrical !

here's a song for you!!!
of course replace donna with PollY !!!!!!!!!
http://soundclick.com/share?songid=6736494

OH, that's just so funny. I had to quote that. Well Congratulations on finding love where you least expected it! I wish you both much happines. And...during your two weeks together don't forget to stop to eat and drink every eight hours or so

I can't stop smiling; that's so fantastic

How romantic,

I wish you both a lifetime full of love and music,

Letha

I wondered what happened to your Champion covers. Guess I know now

Congrats you two! I believe it can happen that fast because it did for me - 28 years ago now.

Best wishes to two great folks!

Scott

EDIT: I DO have to admit that I came back to check that your original post wasn't on April 1.

Wow hows that ! Congrats to you two ! Now, how do you work this shout box thingy again ?

cheers, niteshift

Congrats, Andy and Polly.

Niteshift, I've been shouting for months and nothing like that has ever happened to me. Good thing, too.

Well congrads and the best to both of you.

Douglas

anyone want to meet for a drink in the shout box?

congrats 2 u both.

i love scotland with a passion, so can totally believe this whole thing. cool!

Andy
Andy
Andy
You Did good my friend

save me some wedding cake

Slainte! Have a pint on me.

Barry

Congratulations Andy and Polly.

Hey Andy there's nothing like love to life one's spirits.

Blessings to you both!

Nathan

How crazy..I mean cool is that? Congratulations!

If you're going as far as NashVegas, you ought to be able to hit Hotlanta too. If I'm alive in July, I'll try to figure a way to get up there and hear you guys play.

Thanks everyone

If anyone has any experience of the K-1 Visa for marrying a Us citizen please lat me know

Andy

I just realized I haven't told my brother yet and he just became a member here two weeks ago! Ooops! Hey J, don't yell at me, okay? We'll have lunch Saturday!

Oh, Andy just sent me a vid. I'm still catching my breath.

Andy,

I've got a really good friend who married someone from the UK. They married in New York two years ago. I'll ask her about this.

Polly, did you see his avatar!? LOL

Hey! I felt the same way on here when first communicating with Sub, Iggy and Scott! I met Sub, and although our eyes glazed over, we just got into Kung Foo and then music. When Iggy first walked through the door, it was love's anticipation from here that had us both blushing! Then we got down,,,,,,,to music!

I haven't met Scott yet, although he may or may not come up for this Sunday's game to hear his song at the world champs Phillies stadium, (outside actually,,,,,,we get no respect!)

But if he does come here,,,I hope my wife and his doesn't get in the way of us running towards each other on my flowing grass front lawn.

Ah,,,isn't love great!

Congrats! I hope your expectations are reached, as mine has.

thanks wendy that would be great

I have no experience with a K-1 VISA

but heres the State Department website link for that VISA

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_2994.html

best of luck to you both

Tom

Let me try this again!

Official congratulations to the International Lovebirds!

I'm so happy for the both of you....I'm a big believer in Everything Happens for a Reason. Just think if either one of you hadn't logged in Friday night!! :o

So much fun to look forward to!

Again, good luck, be happy, and just love each other. The rest will fall into place.

Diehard Romantic,
Beth

I too am hoping to meet the true love of my life here. If there are any beautiful and talented young women available, please meet me in the shout box..... oh wait, my wife is coming. I'll have to meet you later.

Anyway, congratulations Polly and Andy.

Oh, this is cool! Just plain neat, as 'twere. Congratulations, both of you.

Joe

Congratulations, guys!

I met my wife in November on a short visit to Bakersfield, CA.; proposed to her in mid-December; we got married on Feb 6th. That was 16 years ago. I ended up staying in California for almost 6 more years until I drug her out to St. Louis. She still tolerates me!

Best of everything to you!

Alan

Hey, CONGRATS Polly & Andy! & Yeah..I believe! Met my Wife to Be on her Birthday. Wouldn'a if she was born any OTHER Day..we'd have each been Somewhere Else. Was Pretty Sure after One Dance that This Was It...& "It" has lasted 38 years..more on the way.

Glad to hear Overseas Romances ARE Still Happening..(& yep, Paperwork was a Bear...Swiss messed with us for over 6 months..we finally got hitched in Heidelberg, where I was stationed/only took 1 month..& then had a Church Weddin' in Switz, no paperwork to go thru.)

Talk Andy into a Happier Avatar..(now that he's got No Excuse..heh!)

Best Wishes ya Two!
Ol' Stan

I must say that this is a bit of a shock! {Polly is a pal of mine}
I wish you both the best, but it all seems a little impulsive {to say the LEAST!} Just take it slow and don't get ahead of yourselves.{How bizarre that I of all people would be the voice of REASON!} Andy, looking forward to meeting you when you come to Cincy!

WOW ------------ this is a powerful story, LOVE IT.

Wishing you both the best.

Calvin


http://www.soundclick.com/bands/0/calvinstewart

WOW!!!
Having been present at the very first meeting, I've got to share with you the verse I wrote that day=--evening-night----Being psychic and all <G>--I only changed the last line a little

When Andy Met Polly

When Andy met Polly
They lit up the sky
Fire flashed between then
'Twas like day though at night
The birds were all startled
Right out of their nests
When Andy met Polly
It worked out the best

Way to go you two!!!!!--Best of luck
Wy

Dear Polly and Andy,

I think it's swell,
You "Just Plain Fell",
in love on "Just Plain Folks",
I wish you both much happiness,
But wish you love the most!

This calls for an engagement song, I do believe I have one in my collection...hold tight........

"Happy Ever After" (needs melody)
(c)2007 Lynn Orloff

He's worked an extra job for thirteen months now
And lately she gets real annoyed he's not around
He tells her that he's got a lot of bills to pay
Smooths things over with a night out on the town

She doesn't know that he's been savin’ up in secret
For that shinin' diamond ring he wants to buy
He's getting ready for that happy ever after
She's the happy ever after reason why

Chorus
He's getting ready for that happy ever after
And tonight's the night he's waited for so long
He wants to be the one to share her tears, her laughter
He only wanted happy ever after all along

He takes her to her favorite finest downtown restaurant
Has the violinist play their special song
Gives her flowers that he picked himself that morning
Says he's tired that the day's been kind of long

Disappointed that the evenin's ending early
She clears her throat so she can speak what's on her mind
Then he reaches in his pocket for that small black velvet box
She smiles and cries when he says for the first time...

Are you ready for our happy ever after
I've kept this secret to myself for far too long
And from that look inside your eyes, I guess I caught you by surprise
Together’s where I think we know we both belong

[b]Final Chorus
They're getting ready for their happy ever after
Tonight will start those sweet tomorrows one by one
They'll share for years each other's tears, each other's laughter
Their happy ever after's have only just begun[/b]

And here I thought drinking only led to marriage in Las Vegas.

Best o'luck to ya both.

Great story.
If I am not mistaken our Bobby Gallup and Corky (Dawg) Bernard met on the internet. Might have been right here on JPF. And Pineyfest was born of that union.

As they say, Love is where you find it. And it certainly can be found in strange places.
I met my soul mate in 1977 in the back of an Ambulance. I knew it the moment I saw her. It took me a couple years to come around to accepting my fate, I was very stubborn, but she was patient.
And I am the lucky and better man for it.

Good luck you two. And be sure to let us know when you will be in Nashville.
Heck we might even be able to have a little get together. I cook a mean steak on the grill and if you are Vegan we can do that too.

Right on Bobbie and Dawg meeting on JPF Bill
Wy

Wow! Haha, as I read Polly's and Andy's comments, this seems such a stretch, seems like infatuation. But I remember when I have been like that, so much in love it consumes you. Yes, I wrote a song about it. Ah, love. I hope it works out.

Congrats.....Polly and Andy. I hope this collab works out.

tHanks again for well wishes

I know it seems crazy but I think we are both wordly wise enough for it not to be infatuation but real love

Bob Cushing

Hey good to hear from you Polly has told me all about you, can't wait to meet you.. Don't worry she has found one of the good guys I will take good care of her

Andy

bill

Would be great to see you in Nashville and don't worry we both love steak

Hi Andy,

Just wanted to say Polly is one lucky gal. At the end of the day, you are a ROMANTIC. Good for you both again!!

Beth

Polly/Andy,

Well, Im a believer! Best PollyAndy story I've ever heard - you touched my heart there for a moment..

No better place to meet for plain folks, than here!

May you live long and prosperous!

BIG Big BIG Big smile on my face ! ! I thought you were joking at first Polly...

THat's beautiful Lynn Thank You

Andy

Congratulations Andy and Polly (whom I have not yet had the pleasure of meeting here)

I can soooooo relate to your situation. I visited Vancouver on a whim a couple of years ago and met the love of my life. After 8 months of flying up from LA every 3 or 4 weeks to spend time with her, I packed up and moved as far North as possible, while staying on U.S. soil. Google Point Roberts, Wa. LOL!

The border issues are very real, but love conquers all!

Congratulations to both of you.....it will seem a like a looooong time until July.

My wife is an Ohio gal married to a Brit and it seems to have stuck.

Congrads again. I met my wife at a square dance. We were both 17 and really had nothing better to do that night and so went. Have been together ever since. )Over thirty years together now.

I am going to wish you all the happiness in the world.

Douglas

You'll probably think it's retarded, but I can't write like you guys can. Anyway, the guitar strumming goes;

Da...da, da da da-da-da....Da...da, da da da-da-da (not like Beevis and Butthead though, hee hee)

Like Lovers Do

What did you say? You cannot wait another day
To hear my voice again
It lets the light shine in

What you don't know is that I get you on the phone
And I can breathe again
I feel complete again

I can feel the draw to you
I know you feel it too

chorus:

Ba - by just hang on tight
As we lay alone another night
Look at the moon...I'm looking at it too

Soon you'll be at my door
We won't be lonely anymore
Just see'in stars...wrapped in eachother's arms
Like lovers do.

What's that you say? You never thought you'd see the day
When you'd find love again
And I am your best friend

What you don't know is that the angels laugh while they
Are planning our next kiss
We aren't in charge of this

Say hello to destiny
'Cause this was meant to be

(repeat chorus)

bridge

We met at the perfect time
Your heart proposed to mine

(repeat chorus twice...sing "like lovers do 4 times)

Be kind, this is the first song I ever posted!

You two might want to each buy the `Magic Jack' (to cut down on those phone bills). It works with any computer and is ony $20 (U.S.) per year.

Whoo hoo!