At celebration Europe, Saturday evening at the terrace

BBQ, I was in fortunate timing to have aproached the table

of Peter Mayhew and his friends while they were pondering

another beverage order. It was my pleasure to take his

hand and express my thanks for what he’s done in the role

of Chewbacca for all the fans and especially myself.

 

Sitting at the table was Lawrence Noble, an artist who sculpted the bust of Grand Moff Tarkin during the weekend (read the Celebration Program for more details), and a nice couple worth meeting. In the moment of sending for the drinks, I offered the table a round of what-ever-they-were-havings.

 

My wife and I went to the bar with the lady in the picture who’s son lives in California and is also a big Star Wars fan. We chatted in the line to the counter, she explained that her family and Peter were long time good friends, placed the order, paid and helped carry the myriad of drinks back to their table.

 

We were invited to sit with them but, I declined the offer and explained that perhaps he’d appreciate a bit of intimacy with his friends. Peter seemed to appreciate this as he held up his newly gained beverage and saluted me with his thanks.

 

It’s not a glorious story but, it’s mine and shall remain as my one and only contact with a childhood hero of mine.