HI Ya'll,The day of 12/16/07 started around 2:00PM when my Brother and I got to the venue.Earlyer that morning there were already about 2 dozen people in line.When we got to the venue the line was already around the corner of the venue.As we got in line I saw some people I have seen before Wee_Moggie,Artymom,Eyfinst,Elliottisastar.It was awesome seeing fellow Etrainers!Then we saw MJ.MJ came to say Hi as she was closer in line.We were freezen out there standing in line.What we all won't do for our Funky White Boy Elliott!At this point we had about 4 hrs.to wait before going inside.So to pass the time we talked about Elliott and American Idol and that made time move by fast.Wee_Moggie said she made good friends with Rick and she was texting him.Also we got to talke to Judy P.who is in good spirits!At about 6:00PM the line moved and the people took our toys as the admission was to give an unwrapped gift to the toys for tots.We made it inside and 4 went up stairs to the balcony where the view of the stage was great.The other 4 went down stars on the floor,but we decided to all stay up stairs.I found out Elliott was not comming to the venue untill about 7:30PM-8:00PM.At about 7:00PM the concert started The Backstreet Boys came on stage they were the host of the concert Brain Litrell,Nick Carter and AJ Mclean.The first to perform was Venssa Carolton and she was not bad.Great piano player.Then my Brother left and said if you hear yourphone rings come down stairs.About 10 mins.latter my Brother told me to go down stairs and go all the was to yor right turn left and go down this long hallway.So I did and my Brother and Security guard and 2 people from Star 101.3 radio station were staning there.Alicia and Carlos were from the radio station.Alicia left and came back and said we could see Elliott about 8:20PM.After a few mins.I was standing there Sway Panilla walked by I yelled out Sway how are you doing can I take a picture with you and we did.After that Alicia said we could go inside to see Elliott so we went backstage and there stood our Emazin Funky White Boy Elliott I ran over to Elliott throwing my arms in the air and Elliott threw his arms in the airand yelled out my name Ty nice to see you again!I was crying like a baby as me and Elliott huged each other!I told Elliott I talked to his Mother the other day and he said his Mother texted him and told me you were comming,but I didn't know how the radio station was working this out.I gave him a Santa Hat and he put it over his blue LA Dodgers hat and he was laughing.Elliott thought the Santa Hat was great.Elliott said he had the greatest mother in the world!He said he had a great time in the Phillipines and can't wait to go back there soon!We took pictures together.He told me I could come see him when ever I wanted.I talked to Elliott for about 30mins.He signed two Elliott posters for me and a CD.I told him his Christmas CD is the best Holiday CD this year!As I left I didn't want to leave I yelled out Elliott your the best!I also told him The Etrain says Hi and we all love you!They had a third row center seat waiting for me when I went out to get ready for Elliott to come out on stage as Colletive Soul was just finishing up there set.As Elliott came on stage I was hoping he didn't have his LA Dodger hat on,but instead he was wearing my Santa Hat I gave him backstage.I was in amazment when I saw Elliott wearing my Santa Hat!He had Sway on his right Russell on his left Aaron in the back left and Joonie on his right.As Elliott started singing I stood up and was dancing with my eyes closed feeling the music.After singing a few songs Elliott said to the crowd I want to say to my great friend Ty thanks for the Santa Hat.I will always remember Elliott saying this to the crowd thats near and dear to my heart forever.Elliott sang Emazin as he always does!On "One Word"Elliott had the crowd going with the one finger high above there heads!When the concert was over I told the Etrainers Happy Holidays.I was going to see Elliott after,but we had a long drive back to Sacramento California!I was wearing Chloewannabees Elliott Buttons!This was the Greatest day of my life!I can't wait untill I see Elliott again.Elliott and Jamie will be seeing Elliotts Mother and Scott and his girlfriend and Elliotts half sister will all be together for Christmas after not having the whole family together for 18 months.Elliott has been on the road for 7 months.I just can't belive this was an awesome day!Elliott sang Alright,One Word, Free,Trainwreck,I will love you for ever and he finished with Wait For You.Elliott didn't sing any Christmas songs and Elliott didn't sing A Song For You.I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!You know what they say they saved the best for last and thats what they did they saved Elliott for last so Elliott is a big star and always will be in my book!To view photos go to star1013fm.com and click on Toys For Tots concert and click photos.Theres even an interview with Elliott! TY :hapiholidays: :1word: :elliottelliott: :xmasetrain: 4 LIFE!!!

What a fun recap!! Your enthusiasm pours off the screen, LOVE it!! Thrilled you were able to meet up with E again! Got some pics?? ;)

Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us!

Great recap Ty! I'm so glad we got to share your day with you, and that it worked out that you got to meet Elliott! It really was a special moment when Elliott said he got the Santa hat from his good friend Ty! See you at the next concert!

Wow, My Idol Elliott!! Your recap had me crying with joy. Elliott is so special. I am so happy that you got to meet him and give him your hat, and talk with him . Also the shout out to you is amazing!!! I saw your pictures with Elliott on the website yesterday. I knew that was you right away, because I had seen you in a picture before! Great to get together with other etrainers too, isn't it?? Thanks so much for sharing your story.

Ty im soo glad you got to meet Elliott!! The show def was amazing and he was fantastic! He's such a sweetheart and making his fans feel like friends to him. I cannot get over how personable, excited and chatty he is when hes w his fans!

Thanks for your E-mazing recap. It was a great read. I'm so happy that you got to spend so much time with Elliott and to give him the Santa cap. We should all probably thank you since Elliott wore his gift instead of wearing that Dodger hat on stage in Giants country. LOL.

That was a great recap!Ty it was such a joy to meet you and your brother and hang out with you during the long, cold wait!. I gotta say. you are two of the nicest people I have ever met. I am so glad you got to go back stage to meet Elliott and give him your Santa hat. We ETrainers just squeeled with delight when we saw Elliott come on stage with that hat on! And how great of him to give you a shout out!

I saw your pictures on the Star 101.3 website too! What a great night for all of us. Hope to see you again at another Elliott concert,

What a wonderful recap! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us, Ty! I saw the pictures at the 101.3 website, and you look great. I love being able to put a face with a name when I read at the Etrain.

Ty, thanks for your recap! It was truly a wonderful day, wasn't it? I'm so glad that you had such a memorable experience meeting Elliott and spending time chatting w/ him! We were so excited to see Elliott wearing the Santa hat you gave him, and when he gave you a shout out, we were so happy for you!
It was great we all had a chance to talk about everything Elliott while waiting in line. See you at the next show!

Thank you so much for your recap - it was great - I've been missing Elliott so much and your recap made me feel closer to him.

wow, that was great! so happy for you Ty. and that was cute about the santa hat. :)