Kelly's story - May 2008
I had just returned from covering Chris's dinner at Monterey Bay Fish Grotto, an absolutely charming seafood joint with city-wide views atop Mount Washington. (He had the seared sea scallops, by the way.) As we approached the hotel we saw that there were areas roped off by the front entrance. Also a couple tour busses were lined up. We knew DMB was staying there so we figured he must be returning soon. Then as we walked in we noticed our friends waiting in the front lobby with cameras ready. Dave's post-show arrival was imminent. Next thing we know Carter Beauford walks through the door. Then the tour bus he got off of pulled away. We all assumed that Dave must enter through a back way or something, lest he be accosted by fans. But then lo and behold he walks right through the front door.
En route to the elevator he stopped to take pics with about 10 fans, and I was one of them. He asked me "Which way am I looking?," as flashes were going off all around us. I said "Right there," and pointed straight ahead to Chris, (who then captured the shot you see above). Dave gave me a squeeze on my side and I said "Thank you so much!" in my typical overly-enthusiastic manner.
