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A first kiss memory from a fan named, Mimi Gibson:
I have Many Wonderful memories... On Columbus Day, October 1968, I saw the Association for the first time with my best friend, JoAnne. I handed a piece of my artwork, which was an oil portrait of Jim Yester to a stagehand before the show and asked if he would give it to Jim, he said yes!
The show was Great! Everyone left the building and my friend saw Terry Kirkman standing by the back door. I am shy, not JoAnne, so she walked up to Terry and asked him if Jim received the painting from Mimi. Terry said, "Jim has been looking all over for you". Then he grabbed her hand, she grabbed mine and we were quickly dragged back into the building. Terry realized that I was Mimi when we caught up with Jim, who was standing by the stage. Jim thanked me for the painting, said a lot of nice things to me, asked me if I had plans to pursue art as a career, even complimented me on my blouse. We talked for a while and then before we went our separate ways, he leaned toward me, gently took my hand, kissed it and smiled. I fell in love with him at that moment. I was only 17 and Jim was my first kiss! He made a impression on me. I have never forgotten him or that kiss.
I just recently ran into Jim in VA and we were able to talk about those times. I still have the autograph he wrote for me in 1968. (Love is forever). I love all you guys and hope to see you all in concert again - soon.