I was on the same flight as most of the Stones (and band) back to London yesterday.

I just sat down in the BA lounge at Dulles when I turned 'round and saw Ronnie.

Then Keith walked past me - my face must have looked a picture because he made a great comment "don't worry, you'll get over it". Charlie arrived, and others of the entourage/family etc. all very relaxed - like any other group of travellers.

What do you do? I had nodded to Ronnie who smiled back; had a few words with two of the security guys who were there ("don't worry I'll leave everyone in peace"). Didn't take a photo, approach or intrude - almost felt embarrassed to be entering their private space. Maybe a bit over-whelmed - sounds crazy.

Then Keith comes over un-prompted and shakes my hand, I say "thanks for all the great shows including last night" he says "hey thats OK" and then I get the "heart and head" fist salute.

Fantastic moment - but I still feel a bit uncomfortable - I wasn't stalking of searching them out. Wow what a trip back!

You did exactly the right thing and got rewarded by an unsolicited special moment with Keith. Way to go!

Guau.... the envy run in myself now mate!!! A trip to remember all your life!! Lucky you!!!

"don't worry, you'll get over it"... FUNNY!

Thanks for the story, that is a cool coincidence, and cool about Kieth.

Good on you thecitadel.

Normally airport time is boring.

I'm surprised they fly on commercial flights !

Nice one.

So jealous.

I ran in to Ron at the Philly art museum and had the briefest of conversations, but you saw Keith and Ron and spoke with Keith - that is a great moment for you. Many congratulations.

Mick wasn´t there?

Wow! I wish I'd known, Dulles airport is less than 10 minutes from my house, not that I'd probably have done anything about it.

That is so cool thecitadel, what a memory for you to cherish. Congratulations!

Sweet reward for exceptional fan behaviour, I don't know if i'd have been able to hold it back as well as you did. My gaping mouth and wide eyed wonder and slobbering desire would be a dead giveaway for a SuperFan = Potential Annoyence Scenario that Security look for, saying that I got past intimate security to meet and share a drink with Bobby Keys in 1995 and I was cool as, Bobby signed me a wonderful autograph.

A salute from Keith, i'd float 6 inches off the ground for a long time

Fantastic story. Thanks for sharing it with us.

Great story and Stones experience to tell, well,everyone.
About the same chance as winning the lottery of that happening.

Love the story, especially the bits about Keith! So brilliant that he came back to shake your hand and exchange a few words. It must have been a truly gobsmacking moment!

I didn't see Mick J or Mick T, or Chuck L. I guess on another flight.

Gobsmacking is a great description!

And this was past security, near the gate - no chance to get there unless on the BA flight. Pure chance.

Great story!!! Everything comes to those who can wait

Wow, crazy that they are flying commercial. I flew out of the private terminal at Dulles yesterday and was hoping to see them there. With today's fuel costs, it would probably cost about 200K to charter a flight from DC to the UK. Seems well within their range. That's definitely conservative for them. I might be reading a little into this (but that is what we do on this board) but there seems to be more to this. I wanna know why?

You handled this perfectly and just enough to tell others.

Great story and thanks for representing all of us IORR fans so well.

Mike

Excellent!

Great story, they're human!
I love your moment with Keith.

"It's great to be here..."

Adrien.

Yeah, Yeah!

One of those "right time, right place" stories. Great post !!

Congratulations. Something you couldn't possibly have anticipated. Bit dreamlike, huh?

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I didn't see Mick J or Mick T, or Chuck L. I guess on another flight.

Mick was probably on a billionaire friend's private plane, while Mick T. and Chuck were already stowed away in the belly of the jet in flight cases.

No Chuck to a GreyHound bus back to Georgia. I ran in to him at the the Truck Stop Lounge next door to the terminal. He was chatting up an unescorted lady and disappeared outside for a bit. The barman dumped his half glass of beer out which Chuck groused about when he got back.

Nice one thecitadel.......so you didn't try for an upgrade on the flight.....?!

Very cool!!

Great story! Chuck travels with Mick J. as his valet. They make Mick T. take Greyhound.

Beyond cool! Lucky you. Don't ever wash that hand!