A Shameless Request for Assistance

Hi fellow Pearl Jam fans,
I must confess that this is probably the most shameless thing I have ever done but here goes! i will keep this as short as possible and please know that I apologise hugely in advance for this....I am not a proud man (anymore it would seem).

in August 2001 I met the love of my life at the Leeds music festival in England and despite us living in different parts of the UK we persevered in our relationship, fell madly in love and have been a couple ever since.

At a very early stage in our relationship she realised (not that i hid it) that I was a massive Pearl Jam fan and during our years together she has made every effort (and i mean every effort) to support me in my blind love of everything PJ.

She has, given up the hope of a normal vacation so that i can time our holidays with Pearl Jam tours, she has stood outside of venues to get Pearl Jam autographs for my PJ20 hardback book over a period of days (whilst i was at work), she lets me play Pearl Jam pretty much non-stop in the Car, she never tells me to stop singing when i am doing my awful Pearl Jam rendition in the house, she has saved up money secretly to go to a PJ gig when we did not have the money to go. Outside of one gig she even found out when PJ were coming in to the venue to do a practice and managed to time telling me perfectly so that i could take my lunch break and have my photo taken with Mike McCready and meet Stone Gossard!!

Now it is my turn to try and repay her if at all possible.....I proposed to her last year (not new years eve or christmas!) and we are getting married this september. her favorite singer is Gary Barlow (from take that, a UK pop band). he has told people on twitter that he is going to sing at 3 peoples wedding this year and and is going to choose who the lucky three.

I appreciate that this is completely shameless and i clearly lack any pride whatsoever in doing this but i am desperate to try and make this happen. she would be immensely happy and i owe her so much for all of the wonderful (pearl jam related and non pearl jam related) stuff that she has done for my in our time together.

I am therefore begging humbly for the assistance of my fellow awesome PJ fans i really need you guys in my hour of need!

please tweet @garybarlow and ask him to sing at our wedding with the following hashtag #joandkeithcanuckwedding2015

i know this is an incredibly slim shot but she is more than worth it!

I apologise if this breaks the house rules and the post needs to be deleted but it was worth a try (some times you've got to break the law to make things happen)

by way of an apology to the forum and you guys i have donated $100 to the vitalogy foundation i can send proof if receipt if anyone requires it
thanks a million for reading and have a great 2015

keith

Comments

  • SD48277SD48277 Posts: 12,243
    Congratulations! What a sweet story--you are both lucky to have found each other.
    While I am not on Twitter, I will bump this so hopefully others that are may help you out. Good luck!
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  • badbrainsbadbrains Posts: 10,255
    This is cool, come on guys, make it happen for this couple. It takes 2 fucken mins out of your life. Shit, tweet the fucker while you're taking a shit, what else you gonna do for 5 mins.
  • oftenreadingoftenreading Posts: 12,845
    Best of luck with this Keith, and congratulations. I'm also not on twitter so if there is some other non-tweeting way to help let us know.
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  • thanks guys i really appreciate it! i will keep you guys posted on our progress. he's chosen two weddings today...it would be awesome if we were the third!
  • @oftenreading‌ - thanks for the lovely comments, just spread the word any way you can i guess :)
  • kce8kce8 Posts: 1,636
    This is really cool !
    lol... Gary Barlow...lol ok, that must be love... ;)
    Seriously, I love your story and hats down that you PJ lover would let him play for her!!!!
    I am not on Twitter too, so sorry... but I really hope you will get it!
    Please let us know...oh and congratulations to you both!
  • I shall tweet when I am at home later. sounds like you are one lucky dude!
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  • a big thank you to all those who have tweeted! @paulonious‌ - many thanks! @kce8‌ - i know.....she does like 'good' music but absolutely adores gary barlow and take that!!

    thanks everyone for the support!
  • kramer73kramer73 Posts: 2,614
    I sent out a tweet earlier today, good luck!
  • iammine16iammine16 Posts: 836
    Tweet sent :-bd
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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,058
    I only have Twitter for the purpose of following one particular person. I've never tweeted before but I gave it a try simply because your story is so great kw. I hope I did it right. :-)
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  • SuziemaySuziemay Posts: 11,168
    Awwww, so sweet of you. Tweeted!
  • jjflashjjflash Posts: 4,957
    Hey Keith. Congrats on your engagement. I think I tweeted correctly?? :-B...I follow news daily on Twitter but have never actually tweeted until I just tried to send one to Gary Barlow. Best of luck and hope he performs at your wedding!
  • SD48277SD48277 Posts: 12,243
    Any word?
    ELITIST FUK
  • Hi Guys,
    sorry for the delay in responding and providing an update my future wife had to go into hospital so things were a little hectic. Despite the amazing effort of you guys, my friends and family I don't believe we've been selected :(. I really do appreciate all of the effort and if any of you guys ever need any assistance or support with one of your causes you have a guaranteed helper right here. thanks again!
  • SD48277SD48277 Posts: 12,243
    Oh my gosh--I hope your fiancee is okay. Sorry to hear that the campaign did not work out, but you will still have an amazing wedding.
    ELITIST FUK
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