John Mellencamp Community

Huge photo gallery here, taken yesterday in NYC. They obviously aren't trying to hide it anymore.

http://x17online.com/gallery/view_gallery.php?gallery=mryan010611_X17&index=1

Its heartbreaking to see.  ???

here's more:

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(http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/fp/Meg+Ryan+Meg+Ryan+John+Mellencamp+Shopping+Av_tDQyG4Kjl.jpg)

(http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/fp/Meg+Ryan+Meg+Ryan+John+Mellencamp+Shopping+ATgCYpIvD8dl.jpg)

(http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/fp/Meg+Ryan+Meg+Ryan+John+Mellencamp+Shopping+ZMUiosDnOONl.jpg)

(http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/fp/Meg+Ryan+Meg+Ryan+John+Mellencamp+Shopping+cKqSaaZ8KPfl.jpg)

(http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/fp/Meg+Ryan+Meg+Ryan+John+Mellencamp+Shopping+RTZ2JzANJb4l.jpg)

(http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/fp/Meg+Ryan+Meg+Ryan+John+Mellencamp+Shopping+PjxbHw2sQvJl.jpg)

Don't you wonder what two people like that could possibly be buying?

"-somedays I still don't know what to do-"

Mary in Michigan

he doesn't look very Midwestern all of sudden

"Do as I say and not as I do.
They've taken your picture off the wall.
How does it feel to be the big daddy of them all?"

Wonder when he's coming home to Indiana?

 8)

Ya know - I was wondering the same thing.  Hate being snarky about this, but good Lord, John, what the hell are you thinking and when are you going home to Indiana to help Elaine raise the boys!!!!!  It appears that you are living in NYC now.  Doesn't he say he always gets in trouble in NY and LA?  Well................

It is also incredible to me that I should be upset about this - it has nothing to do with me or my life.  I think all of us Mellenheads just became so invested and comfortable with the lifestyle that John and Elaine had.  I do need to get over this, but....

jcooprx

Wow - I just posted a similar statement on the tattoo link.  I think that's the problem...we've all "grown up" with his marriage to Elaine and grown to love the family.  For this to come out of nowhere is really upsetting I guess.  But - I also mentioned in another post...he's an artist and artists have a whole different brain.  Who knows what's going on in his right now.  But - again - it would be nice to know what drove them apart......we ARE somewhat family, ya know?

"-somedays I still don't know what to do-"

Mary in Michigan

I agree KYRALEXIS, I love that photo too!!  No matter who he is dating, but glad this photo was of just him. And are ya coming to Ames??  I would love to meet you!  :)  I am going to Omaha and Ames.

That is one gorgeous man!!! Love the shaggy look!

I would love to!  I need to do some saving, though.  I am trying to build up my business (Pampered Chef) right now so I can save up some concert/fun money!  Cross your fingers for me!  This work could payoff big (ie more concerts for me, a trip to New Orleans in Nov, and a cruise next spring!!!)!So far I don't have anymore tickets!  I can't complain though, because I have been to 4 shows already!

And Dar, I love that scruffy loo, too!  LOVE, LOVE IT!!!

You and me both Dar!   Don't know where to get the camera or photographer, but we at least have an idea where to get the outfit.....we'll start in NY and if we don't find him there, we'll head back to Indiana!    ;) lol! ;)

I have not felt like sharing my feelings about this until the shock had worn off. Now, it just continues to make me nauseous to see all these photos of John with Meg in New York. I am NOT stating a judgement of who is right or wrong-this is only my emotions. (Post #4 from WildNight has a point.)  John does not seem to be the person I have followed for 30 years now. Sad as it is, nothing will ever stay the same no matter how much we want it to! Yes, I am still a fan, but just not a happy one right now. The news of John and Elaine's split has been taken as personal as my own family, and this type of thing does affect everyone in a family. I was kind of numb for a few days after hearing this. Then it turned to confusion as to how this could be happening. Now it is a feeling of disappointment in life. How does a love go so wrong? I think most of John's fans remember when he met Elaine so many years ago for the video shoot, and how she seemed to bring out the best (and smiling) in him after their marriage. I only wish happiness to each of them, and especially to their beautiful boys, Hud and Speck!                                                                                     "You're sad and disgusted, is what you've grown up to be. Bet you had no idea what your dream would turn out to be. When you live for yourself, it's hard on everyone" - (from "Big Daddy"-1989)

I've been through a divorce, so I could never place judgment on anyone else going through one. Lots of our friends thought my wife and I were a happy couple. We weren't I felt like I was in a cage getting smaller every day. When I finally got out, I was so relieved. She and I get along better today than when we were married.

We don't know what went on in their house, in their lives. I wish nothing but the best for Elaine and John. Both will land on their feet. Both are good people.

I like both these last statements.  I too, was very upset and disappointed and I feel we ARE somewhat family and should care about this.  As I mentioned...we've kind of grown up with Elaine, Hud and Speck.  Elaine was always at John's concerts...I met her a couple of times.  While we weren't best friends I did care about her.  I wish there was word on what she's doing.  But - as said - one never knows what goes on in another's household...."the bed's made but there's no sheets on".  I would just like to know that she's doing OK and what her future plans are besides "raising the kids in Indiana."  John's a crazy guy....probably amazing she was with him this long.

When you read the "Q" report or magazine or whatever it was on the home page it makes him sound like a real nut....brandishing a cane and yelling at people.  Yikes!  Then you see photos of him with Meg and he looks like a pleasant fellow.  Who knows...I guess I've taken to focusing on the words and music because they have meant so much to me all these years. 

But we will mourn...because "the least that we can do is care".  That's a line from Kid Rocks' new CD.....another crazy artist who still manages to come up with some good stuff.

"-somedays I still don't know what to do-"

Mary in Michigan

mtotoch, I'm with ya, Kid Rock is one of the people my age carrying the torch for this kind of music to the next generation. He is growing up and saying some great things in his songs.

As for John, he's an artist. So you know he's going to be eccentric and different. Many people with great minds will many times march to a little different beat.

Totally. I just hope he and Elaine are both okay.