First Class With Lea Thompson

kelmac07 · 04-11-2010, 02:59 PM

Had to come back to Alaska for work again and my "trek" was a long one indeed. Started out at Norfolk, Va and finished in Fairbanks, Ak...some 21 hours later. Stuck in JFK for a diverted plane...but this is where it got interesting. This gorgeous red headed woman that looked identical to Lea Thompson sits down beside me and is cursing under her breath at the flight delay. She asks a few questions about the reason and what not...so we chat for a few minutes. Then the gate changes at the last minute and she doesn't hear it...so I walk back over to her and let her know. She thanks me and smiles that gorgeous smile!!! Well, I look at my ticket and notice that I am flying in First Class for the first time ever...so I am already stoked!! Guess who sits next to me on the ride from JFK to Seattle??? That gorgeous red head!! By now I have to tell her that she looks identical to Lea Thompson, she leans over and whispers "That's because I am her. Don't tell anyone because you are the only person all day that has noticed." We chatted on and off the entire flight. She is very down to earth and very personable. My favorite movie with her is "Some Kind of Wonderful". Well, we get to Seattle and both our connecting flights have already left. So there we are again...we chatted some more and then it was time to get on my way. She gave me a wink and said that "It was great meeting you". I said likewise and we parted ways. Knucklehead me didn't think to get a photo with her, an autograph...I was mesmerized by those eyes and that red hair. That definetly made 19 hours of airport BS tolerable.

Jbailey · 04-11-2010, 03:06 PM

I always liked Lea and also loved "Some Kind of Wonderful", "Red Dawn", "Back to the Future". She sounded very pleasant and down to earth.

Great Story.

OLS · 04-12-2010, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Jbailey

I always liked Lea and also loved "Some Kind of Wonderful", "Red Dawn", "Back to the Future". She sounded very pleasant and down to earth.

Great Story.

Yeah, she even got ME with Red Dawn. Something about her wanting to
cozy up to Powers Booth gave me a young versus old boner.

massphatness · 04-11-2010, 03:16 PM

Loved Red Dawn

"WOLVERINE!"

Used to watch Caroline in the City in my younger days.

Great story, Mac!

Kreth · 04-11-2010, 03:18 PM

Cool story, Mac. The only celebs I've met are some retired NFLers at a trade show, and Sean Lennon (threw him out of a bar).
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1badhog07 · 04-11-2010, 03:20 PM

Brother you missed out!no picture with her,no autograph.

bvilchez · 04-11-2010, 03:35 PM

Crazy thing is I still remember when she did Howard the Duck back in '86 I believe.

hotreds · 04-11-2010, 05:54 PM

She prob appreciated your not asking for a signature! Sometimes it's best to leave that part alone! After all, the time you spent chatting with her certainly beats a scrap of paper with a signature, doesn't it?

OLS · 04-12-2010, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

She prob appreciated your not asking for a signature! Sometimes it's best to leave that part alone! After all, the time you spent chatting with her certainly beats a scrap of paper with a signature, doesn't it?

I think most people need to think about this before they ask for
an autograph...WTH is a scrap of paper anyway? Proof? The only time I would get an autograph
is when I was interviewing someone, and only then I would do it AFTER the interview while breaking
down my equipment. Interviewed Willie on his bus one day and was thinking of asking him if he would
break me off a piece of that ganja I smelled so strong when I stepped onto that bus.

Jbailey · 04-11-2010, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bvilchez

Crazy thing is I still remember when she did Howard the Duck back in '86 I believe.

I can't believe I forgot that one.

Starscream · 04-11-2010, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotreds

She prob appreciated your not asking for a signature! Sometimes it's best to leave that part alone! After all, the time you spent chatting with her certainly beats a scrap of paper with a signature, doesn't it?

Awesome story, Mac.

I loved her in "Back to the Future" as well.

colimo · 04-11-2010, 09:24 PM

beats the hell out of sitting next to some fat slob...

SmokeyJoe · 04-11-2010, 09:40 PM

Awesome encounter, Mac!

I bet the flight delays didn't seem quite so bad.

hotreds · 04-12-2010, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colimo

beats the hell out of sitting next to some fat slob...

That's THE LAST time I ask to sit next to you!

kenstogie · 04-11-2010, 08:29 PM

I once had a pizza delivered by jessica Alba and Selma Hayek but then I woke up.

. Great story!
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MedicCook · 04-11-2010, 10:42 PM

That's awesome Mac.

. Did you get her number? I could use a suga momma.

icehog3 · 04-12-2010, 08:30 AM

Cool story Mac....and I bet you made a better impression and had a great conversation in part because you did not ask for a photo or autograph.

kaisersozei · 04-12-2010, 12:03 PM

And who can forget her in All the Right Moves? Of course, most of you are too young to remember or care about that movie. But it's remarkable for one very good reason--and it has nothing to do with Tom Cruise

Cool story, Mac! And I'm with the others who suggested not asking for the photo/autograph was the way to go. Did you at least offer her a cigar?!

OLS · 04-14-2010, 03:29 PM

Man there is just something I don't like about 'cute as a button' getting to be over 40.
She just looks like somebody's stern aunt now. I still get kind of excited by the photo
you were kind enough to add to help me with my visuals

(After all the years I spent holding up her poster with one hand.)

Scottw · 04-14-2010, 03:41 PM

Great story. I bet she is posting somewhere on another forum about the sweetheart who spent all this time talking to her and wanting nothing in return :-)

Seriously, I loved her as a young Mrs. McFly guzzling booze from that flask. I have wanted to attend the "Enchantment Under the Sea" dance ever since.

04-11-2010, 02:59 PM	#1
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	First Class With Lea Thompson Had to come back to Alaska for work again and my "trek" was a long one indeed. Started out at Norfolk, Va and finished in Fairbanks, Ak...some 21 hours later. Stuck in JFK for a diverted plane...but this is where it got interesting. This gorgeous red headed woman that looked identical to Lea Thompson sits down beside me and is cursing under her breath at the flight delay. She asks a few questions about the reason and what not...so we chat for a few minutes. Then the gate changes at the last minute and she doesn't hear it...so I walk back over to her and let her know. She thanks me and smiles that gorgeous smile!!! Well, I look at my ticket and notice that I am flying in First Class for the first time ever...so I am already stoked!! Guess who sits next to me on the ride from JFK to Seattle??? That gorgeous red head!! By now I have to tell her that she looks identical to Lea Thompson, she leans over and whispers "That's because I am her. Don't tell anyone because you are the only person all day that has noticed." We chatted on and off the entire flight. She is very down to earth and very personable. My favorite movie with her is "Some Kind of Wonderful". Well, we get to Seattle and both our connecting flights have already left. So there we are again...we chatted some more and then it was time to get on my way. She gave me a wink and said that "It was great meeting you". I said likewise and we parted ways. Knucklehead me didn't think to get a photo with her, an autograph...I was mesmerized by those eyes and that red hair. That definetly made 19 hours of airport BS tolerable. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

04-11-2010, 03:06 PM	#2
Jbailey Brewcifer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Madison, WI Posts: 5,212 Trading: (17)	Re: First Class With Lea Thompson I always liked Lea and also loved "Some Kind of Wonderful", "Red Dawn", "Back to the Future". She sounded very pleasant and down to earth. Great Story. __________________ "Sent to spy on a Cuban talent show first stop- Havana au go-go." Field Marshall Douche Bag.

04-11-2010, 03:16 PM	#4
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: First Class With Lea Thompson Loved Red Dawn "WOLVERINE!" Used to watch Caroline in the City in my younger days. Great story, Mac! __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

04-11-2010, 03:18 PM	#5
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: First Class With Lea Thompson Cool story, Mac. The only celebs I've met are some retired NFLers at a trade show, and Sean Lennon (threw him out of a bar). Posted via Mobile Device

04-11-2010, 03:20 PM	#6
1badhog07 Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: gustavo Location: laredo,tx Posts: 215 Trading: (2)	Re: First Class With Lea Thompson Brother you missed out!no picture with her,no autograph. __________________ I WILL SMOKE NO CIGAR BEFORE ITS TIME

04-11-2010, 03:35 PM	#7
bvilchez En búsqueda..... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bolivar aka Jay Location: Back in SoCal Posts: 3,202 Trading: (76)	Re: First Class With Lea Thompson Crazy thing is I still remember when she did Howard the Duck back in '86 I believe.

04-11-2010, 05:54 PM	#8
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: First Class With Lea Thompson She prob appreciated your not asking for a signature! Sometimes it's best to leave that part alone! After all, the time you spent chatting with her certainly beats a scrap of paper with a signature, doesn't it? __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

04-11-2010, 09:24 PM	#12
colimo friend of Brother Maynard Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: doug Location: centennial, colorado Posts: 1,322 Trading: (41)	Re: First Class With Lea Thompson beats the hell out of sitting next to some fat slob... __________________ Life is too short for cheap beer, cheap liguor and bad cigars...gimme a guinness, glenlivet and a good cigar on a golf course and its heaven on earth!!

04-11-2010, 09:40 PM	#13
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,163 Trading: (28)	Re: First Class With Lea Thompson Awesome encounter, Mac! I bet the flight delays didn't seem quite so bad. __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher

04-11-2010, 08:29 PM	#15
kenstogie following the whiterabbit Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 1,325 Trading: (3)	Re: First Class With Lea Thompson I once had a pizza delivered by jessica Alba and Selma Hayek but then I woke up. . Great story! Posted via Mobile Device

04-11-2010, 10:42 PM	#16
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: First Class With Lea Thompson That's awesome Mac. . Did you get her number? I could use a suga momma. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

04-12-2010, 08:30 AM	#17
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,441 Trading: (60)	Re: First Class With Lea Thompson Cool story Mac....and I bet you made a better impression and had a great conversation in part because you did not ask for a photo or autograph. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

04-12-2010, 12:03 PM	#18
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: First Class With Lea Thompson And who can forget her in All the Right Moves? Of course, most of you are too young to remember or care about that movie. But it's remarkable for one very good reason--and it has nothing to do with Tom Cruise Cool story, Mac! And I'm with the others who suggested not asking for the photo/autograph was the way to go. Did you at least offer her a cigar?! __________________

04-14-2010, 03:29 PM	#19
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: First Class With Lea Thompson Man there is just something I don't like about 'cute as a button' getting to be over 40. She just looks like somebody's stern aunt now. I still get kind of excited by the photo you were kind enough to add to help me with my visuals (After all the years I spent holding up her poster with one hand.)

04-14-2010, 03:41 PM	#20
Scottw Going Commando Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Sussex, NJ Posts: 2,815 Trading: (6)	Re: First Class With Lea Thompson Great story. I bet she is posting somewhere on another forum about the sweetheart who spent all this time talking to her and wanting nothing in return :-) Seriously, I loved her as a young Mrs. McFly guzzling booze from that flask. I have wanted to attend the "Enchantment Under the Sea" dance ever since. __________________ "Ray when someone asks you if your a GOD you say yes."

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