ClayManiacs

Welcome to the Raleigh cellcert as Clay shares some joyful noise at the Moonlight Theatre @ the RBC Center!   

"Anyone else ready for a little Joyful Noise?  Me too!" - Clay Aiken

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The show begins at 7:30 pm EST with William Joseph tickling the ivories.

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In attendance tonight are Heather (heater), Mackenzie (mackncsu), Sundancer, Pamela, NCSandhillsDeb (Debbie), Kris (claysjoy) and Krista (fantasy)!

Hi there KSChristian4Clay!!  :wave

Hey Tiff!  :wave

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configured for 10,000 .... 8500 tickets sold!!  

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You won't hear it, but it refreshes every 60 seconds.

The webcam isn't changing at all for me.  Am I doing something wrong, I wonder.  Hi BTW  :wave

WJ just started.

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Hi Lorrie.  :wave You may need to refresh it if it doesn't do it automatically.

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For some reason it won't.  Do you just refresh the page the regular way, or is there something special?

You can either refresh the regular way or try control - alt - F5.

It might be. I'm sorry!

Meesa... it's just you and me in here.  :roflmao

Yep, that was it... good old AOL.  I got it on Mozilla.

You'd think more people would want to be here .... Clay's home.  :bduh

awwww!!

Yay, you'd think!  Good turn out for Raleigh!  Wonde what's gonna happen for the summer tour. YIKES!!!!

Umm ..... I think we crashed the webcam.  :para

Now it's saying "unavailable"

don't get me started Muffy girl!

Webcam

Howdy one and all...just popping in to say have a wonderful cellcert...may see you later and

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HERE'S PRAYING FOR YOUR  CHRISTMAS MIRACLE! :hugg

Hey Jayne!  :wave

Homeward Bound

WJ thanks Clay
   

:wave Hey all!  Just a quick drive-by post for now.  I have to go wax the floor.  :lol  I'll be back as soon as I can.  :smile

I was wondering if they turned the webcam off during the concert.  My guess is they did and that is why we have the unavailable picture.

Tonight at the RBC Center is:
Pamela, Pamela's Mom, Kris (claysjoy), Krista (fantasy), Sundancer, Mackenzie (mackncsu), Carolyn (a friend of Moonshot), Debbie (NCSandhillsDeb), Becky (claymagic), Becky's sister, Barbara (WilsonClaymate) and Heater.

So good to hear the place is PACKED!  From all the extra tickets on Ebay and on the boards, I wasn't sure how it was selling!!  Can't wait for the ticket madness for Raleigh next year!  :shappy

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Dumb question: What webcam?

It's a camera that shows what's going on there on a webpage. The RBC has a page and they usually have it on all day. We watched them set up today.

Wait, so the concert is being shown online?? (or was, before it crashed?)


ETA: hahah! You know you're a fan when you watch the concert being set up!!  :lol

Just talked to Heather and she said that Nick is there.  He isn't dressed up but he does have his all-access pass.  Her and Debbie are in row 8 of the 1st section in the center.  She said GREAT seats!  She did say there are LOTS of flashes going on right now.  She is HOPING that will stop.  She agrees that the place is PACKED.  :bouncy   She is going to call me back at intermission.   

It was. We saw the beginning of William Joseph's set.

Hurry up and wax that floor!!!  Come back!!!

YAY! Nick is there!  :purpbana

Did you here that Lorrie? I told them what Clandy said!  :lmao

Sorry Meesa... did I hear what?

There trying to get Nick to talk on the stream.

Nick just said hi!  

He came on for a sec... said Hi and Merry Christmas.   That was it.

Thanks KS!  :hugg I am sooo slow in the fandom!! :lol

I told them Nick was there.

Oh ok... lol

No problem!  :wink

Hello Everyone!  :wave

Hi Tammy!  :wave

Hi Tammy  :wave

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Should I feel bad that I could have been there?  I had those tickets remember.

A little bit off topic, but I figured we're internet users here and there are probably people who use instant messaging programs. So some may be interested in this:

Santa Worm Hits Messaging Networks (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nf/20051221/bs_nf/40382)

What ever possessed you not to go?   I will refrain from using the duh emotican..  :wink

I could have been there too, Lorrie. Now we have each other!!  :lmao

Cellcerter RUMOR ..... sold 2000 seats in last 24 hours ... RUMOR

Meesa
Why did you decide not to go?

I have Wrapping for Inclusion tomorrow. It would have made a looooooooooong day.

LOL...I know this sounds crazy, but I'm really very much okay with it.

Lots of screaming!!!!!!!!!!

Musical interlude

curtain slowly goes back revealing a scene of people talking, laughing, etc.

Clay apppears and with a snap of his fingers it begins to snow

Christmastime

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Lorrie
Have you seen Clay in concert in Raleigh before?  I would like to go next year if their is a tour..

There's always this summer!

HELLO EVERYONE :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave I ENDED UP TAKING A CAT NAP.  THANK GOD THE PHONE RANG AND WOKE ME UP.  SO OUR BOY HAS A PRETTY BIG ATTENDANCE.  SURE WISH I COULD HAVE GONE BUT NEXT YEAR NOTHING WILL STOP ME.

Okay, after listening to him... I've changed my mind... now I want to be there!!!

Hey Lorraine!

Lorrie
How good were your seats?

Hi Lorraine.  :wave

MEESA - WEBSCAM WENT DOWN.  IT SAYS UNAVAILABLE.

TAMMYKINS - I SEE YOU MADE IT.  I AM EXHAUSTED BUT HOPEFULLY I CAN MAKE IT FOR A WHILE.

HI LORRIE  :wave

Hey Rainey!  :wave

LORRIE - LOOKS LIKE IT IS TOO LATE TO CHANGE YOUR MIND.  NEXT YEAR RIGHT?

HI TIFF :wave :wave :wave :wave LONG TIME NO SEE.

Well, that remains to be seen.  Actually, I had two sets.  One set was on the opposite side of where Pamela is sitting, 8 rows up.  They were probably the best ones.  Section 120.  But, I think they moved the stage back a little more again.

Rainey - The webcam crashed in the middle of WJ's set.

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TAMMYKINS - DANNY BROUGHT HOME SOME DELICIOUS HOMEMADE COOKIES BUT I HAVE TO GO FOR BLOODWORK TOMORROW MORNING SO I CAN'T EAT ANYTHING AFTER 6:00.  DARN IT.

Lorraine
I'm okay.. Ive been taking Coldeeze every three hours since 930 this morning..  My next lozenger will be 930 and that will be it till the morning..  I hope it works..  Glad you got a nap in.. I probably won't make it for the whole cellcert but will read it tomorrow..

From CB:

EEk...it sounded like someone sat on the phone for a minute there....ok, all better now.....oh, that beautiful voice.....Merry Christmas to all who may dwell here, Merry Christmas to even just one...may the joy of the season surround you, Merry Christmas with looooovvvve....crowd is quiet now and is listening and loving every second....  

Bummer!  There is always tomorrow after the test...  I have been eating fudge and candy all day.. :bang :bang

MEESA - LOOKS LIKE THAT MAN IS GETTING PRETTY HOT HIMSELF.  GOD WHEN HE HAD HIS ARM AROUND ME FOR THE PIC I WANTED TO DIE.  VERY VERY GOOD LOOKING.  I THINK THIS TOUR REALLY PUT HIM IN THE LIMELIGHT.

HEY I HEARD ON ET CLAY WILL BE ON TOMORROW.  SOME KIND OF CHRISTMAS SURPRISE. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy

I am really, really sorry I am late!!! :cry

Thanks Meesa for starting the thread!! :hugs

I got an urgent SOS call from my Mother earlier this evening.

She had spent all day trying to download and run a new program (PeoplePC), and she had many problems with error messages.
She had made calls to lots of Techical Support today.  She was very frustrated and begged for help. :lol

I just spent 2 hours trying to help :censor and ---and--- and-- and--


She has a Hardrive problem!!!!!!  :bang :bang :bang :bang
:cry :cry :cry

Knock knock! It's Tommy and Beverly answers annoyed.  

TAMMYKINS - YOU ARE OFF TOMORROW RIGHT?  I WAS A BAD GIRL TODAY FOR LUNCH.  I HAD TWO PIECES OF PIZZA.  I WILL BE GLAD WHEN THIS WEEKEND IS OVER FOR SURE.

Hey Deanna!  :wave

"What's the matter with you?" Tommy brought her a gift from his mother and sister. Tommy tells her he has plenty of time!  

Yes.. Today was my Friday... :woohoo  Tomorrow I'm housecleaning and getting the rest of the food for my Christmas Eve party..

HI DEANNA :wave :wave :wave :wave PLEASE DON'T TALK ABOUT COMPUTER PROBLEMS.  I HAD A WHOLE MONTH'S WORTH AND THEN I GOT MOZILLA.  SO FAR SO GOOD.

TAMMY - CLAY WILL BE ON ET TOMORROW NIGHT.

:wave Tammy, Lorraine, Meesa, Tiffany, Lorrie :wave

That's okay, Deanna!  :hugg Hope you got it fixed.

Tommy tells her what the neighborhood kids say about her. Why doesn't she like Christmas? She tells him about her son. She tries to call him. She gets his voicemail. The inbox is full.  

TAMMYKINS - I MEANT TO TELL YOU I LOVE YOUR NEW AVIE.  VERY VERY NICE. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy

I REALLY EXPECTED MORE PEOPLE TO BE HERE FOR THIS CELLCERT BECAUSE IT WAS FROM HIS HOMETOWN.  I AM SURE FAYE MUST BE THERE AS WELL.

DEANNA - LOOKS LIKE CLAY DID ANOTHER PRETTY GOOD WEEK IN SALES FOR MCWL.  I AM SO PROUD OF OUR BOY.  HECK FORGET THE BOY I MEAN OUR MAN. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy

Thanks!  I love him too.. :bouncy  I saw that Pepe posted that.. I hope I remember to watch it...

MARILYN - ARE YOU STILL LURKING FROM WORK.  SURE HOPE YOU HEADED HOME.

 
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It wouldn't even let me "extract a file" I needed.  It is really messed up.  She is gonna try "System Restore" tomorrow and then call HP.

I LOVE THE GIDDY UP.  WHEN HE WAS DOING THAT IN CT. AND I WAS IN THE SECOND ROW I WAS MOVING MY HANDS THE SAME WAY AND HE COULD SEE IT. 

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TAMMYKINS - I THINK I AM STAYING OVER AT JUDYS TOMORROW NIGHT AND GIVE DANNY A BREAK.  HE IS SLEEPING IN THE OTHER ROOM.

86. (68) MERRY CHRISTMAS WITH LOVE (by Clay Aiken) 13 wks, sal: 34,500(6%) / 1,151,000

Actually I am very pleased with his sales this season.  :clap :clap :clap

Yes, I was there for the NAT.

Wonderful reception for the song .... especially "Ring out the bells!"

Wow!  

BOY OH BOY DO I LOVE THAT MAN IN WHITE.  WELL JUST ABOUT ANY COLOR BUT  THERE IS SOMETHING SPECIAL IN THAT WHITE EFFECT. :thud :thud :thud :thud :thud :thud :thud :thud :thud :thud :thud :thud :thud :thud

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I just got off the phone with Angela...need to go back a read real quick.

That will be nice.. Are you feeling better about everything?

DEANNA - WELL IT IS OFFICIAL.  WHEN YOU SAY THE WORD THEN IT MEANS SOMETHING.  HEY WE STILL HAVE THE LAST FEW DAYS SO MAYBE PEOPLE WILL CONTINUE TO BUY IT THIS WEEK.

Definitely!!!!!

TAMMYKINS - A LITTLE BUT THAT IS BECAUSE DANNY IS HERE.  ONE CALL TONIGHT READ "UNKNOWN CALLER" A LITTLE WHILE AGO BUT NO MESSAGE WAS LEFT. 

What's the matter?

LORRIE - IT SEEMS SO LONG SINCE I SAW CLAY AND HECK IT WAS ONLY DECEMBER 10TH.  LONG DRY SPELL COMING UP.

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MEESA - ARE YOU CHECKING TO SEE IF RBC SCAM COMES BACK UP.

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I'm trying. I think we crashed it!

Hello all! Oh Jingle Bells my fave!

I was reading the cellcert over at the CH as well!

Audra

Her floor is still wet.  :lmao

ON THE CONCERT LIST THEY CALL THIS THE MOONLIGHT THEATRE@THE RBC CENTER.  I WOULD LOVE TO BE DOING SOME MOONLIGHTING  WITH A SPECIAL TALL RED-SPIKEY HAIRED HUNK. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy

I hope to go everywhere.   :roflmao

HI AUDRA :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave ANYTHING WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THAT CELLCERT.

Hey Lorraine!  No, nothing much different than here.  They did say this about Clay's grandfather


Ha! Grandparents do not get in the way of Clack. Ha!

Clay on ET tomorrow!  Did you all see that?

Hey chickie!  :wave

Hello there!  No wonder you have so many posts!  I am going to go wrap gifts with Brad!  Be back in a bit!

I heard about that! Clay's grandfather is also on the same row as the CV cellcerter.

AUDRA - YEP I CAUGHT THAT HE WAS GOING TO BE ON.  WAS SURPRISED ON THAT ONE.  YOU JUST NEVER KNOW WHAT OUR CLAY IS UP TO.

Grandpa is popular.  :roflmao

TAMMYKINS - GET AWAY FROM ALL THAT CANDY AND COME AND PLAY WITH US.  IF I CAN'T EAT ANYTHING GOOD NEITHER CAN YOU.

LORRIE - ANYONE RELATED TO CLAY AIKEN IS POPULAR.  HEY I CAN BE HIS KISSING COUSIN. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy

It was the best Christmas Beverly ever had ....

Tommy says he stinks at dancing. Beverly tries to teach him.

Christmas Waltz

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MEESA - I THINK THAT CHRISTMAS WALTZ IS SO BEAUTIFUL.  I WOULD LOVE TO BE DANCING WITH CLAY. :thud :thud :thud :thud :thud :thud :thud :thud :thud :thud :thud :thud

MEESA - NICE BUNS.  YIKES :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana

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There sure is a lot of screaming golng on around the cellcerter.

Like my choice of pics, Lorrie?  :lol

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MEESA - I DON'T SEE ANYONE COMPLAINING DO YOU.  KEEP IT GOING. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy

Those shots are always popular, Meesa.

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JUST SEEING THESE PICS ARE SURE MAKING ME WISH I HAD ONE MORE CONCERT TO GO TO BUT THEN AGAIN EVEN ONE MORE WOULD NEVER BE ENOUGH.

HI CLAYHARMONY :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave  I JUST LOVE GETTING ALL THOSE CARDS MYSELF. 

Hi Johanna!  :wave

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LORRIE - FORGET TURNING IT DOWN.  TURN IT UP TO THE FULLEST.

Yes, Lorraine, but I'm waiting for a Rockin' concert!!!! To go along with a great CD!!!  :purpbana

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Lorraine, I told both my hubby and daughters to get me good headphones for Christmas.  If they don't, oh well.  :lol

hi everyone just checking in..how is the concert going?

dee

LORRIE - ME TOO.  IT IS GOING TO BE ONE HELL OF A SUMMER.  I BETTER START SAVING SOME MONEY BECAUSE I DEFINITELY WANT TO GO TO NORTH CAROLINA FOR AT LEAST ONE CONCERT.

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If you're going to NC then you may as well go to as many as you can while you're there.

Excellent!  :clap

HI DEE - LOOKS LIKE A PRETTY PACKED HOUSE FROM WHAT THEY SAID.  WAITING TO SEE IF OUR HONEY IS GOING TO DO ANY GROWLING WITH "CELEBRATE ME HOME."

LORRIE - HOPEFULLY HE DOES AT LEAST TWO THERE AND MAYBE CLOSE IN TIME.  I WAS JUST THINKING THE SAME.

Im so glad he sold that many seats!! that is fantastic


I miss hearing the concert

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I'm really hoping so Lorraine, because coming from California I need to get as many in on one trip as I can.

MARILYN - DARN IT.  YOU BETTER GET THAT BUTT HOME.  BOY ARE YOU GOING TO NEED THAT VACATION.  ARE YOU WORKING TOMORROW?

It was very exciting the cellcerter last night got Jaymes to speak on the stream.  I hope she gets another "celebrity"  tonight too.  Clay would be nice.  :roflmao

We had Nick.  :lol

True... but talk about a quick hello.  :lol

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I can't wait for the CD to come out and the tour schedule to be posted, so we can start making plans.  I'm really worried about Raleigh though.  Everyone is planning on coming.

MEESA - WAITING FOR THAT GROWL.

TAMMYKINS - WHERE DID YOU GO.  YOU DESERTED ME. :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry :cry

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The cellcerter is crying.

LORRIE - I THINK ALL OF THE CLAYMANIACS WILL JUST TAKE OVER THE WHOLE TOWN OF RALEIGH.  MAYBE CLAY AND PUT US ALL UP IN HIS HOUSE FOR A FEW DAYS. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy

MEESA - THAT SO SAD.  I JUST LOVE THAT SONG.  IT IS INTERMISSION.  ANY GROWLS.

It's going to be a lot more than just CM.

does anyone know if gregory is back tonight? or who the replacement boy is in that pic?

Yes! No huge but there was a growl.

The pic was in Atlanta. Gregory is back.

He came back last night.

Clay was singing to his grandpa.

CH:


At the end of the first song, he waved to his grandfather and his grandfather actually said "Clay" out loud. His grandfather has Alzheimer's and so this is pretty wonderful.

His grandfather watched him the whole time no matter what was going on.  

I THINK GREGORY IS BACK.  HE WAS THERE LAST NIGHT.

LORRIE - I AM SURE CLAY'S NEW HOUSE WILL BE BIG ENOUGH.  WE CAN ALL GET SLEEPING BAGS.  WE AREN'T PICKY.

Okay Lorraine, you make the arrangements, and I'll be there.

Okay. I'm crying now. My grandpa had Alzheimer's so I know how special that is. :cry

awe...too sweet of clay to sing to grandpa!! I'd be bawlling!


thanks for the info on gregory! Im glad he's ok I know he'd want to perform at home! whew

AWE THAT IS SO SPECIAL CLAY SINGING TO HIS GRANDPA.  JUST LOVE THAT GUY.

There is something very emotional about being in Raleigh.  But, they're all crying because Clay sang to his grandpa.  Jojo is video taping all of it.

Papa yelled Clay to him.

I'm not even there, but listening to this is making me want to cry. 

The crowd is so loving him, it's being reported. 

MEESA - AREN'T THEY GOING TO DO THE GLOW LIGHTS WHEN HE SINGS DON'T SAVE IT ALL FOR CHRISTMAS DAY.

Hey, maybe Clay won't have to tour anywhere...we'll just all come to his home...and they can build a Claynation center for us!  :roflmao :roflmao  

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This just touches my heart!!

LORRIE - I WOULD BE BAWLING MY EYES OUT IF I WAS THERE.  VERY EMOTIONAL.

They held up their cell phones during Celebrate Me Home.

And I almost forgot about Becky's M&G tonight.

Good Lord I am going to cry now.  Shit.

LORRIE - I HEARD THAT BECKY WON A MEET AND GREET. THAT IS GREAT.

MEESA - THANKS.  I THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO BE FOR DSIAFCD.

Oh yeah!

BOY I WOULD HAVE LOVED TO WIN A MEET AND GREET AFTER THIS CONCERT.  I BET OUR HONEY WILL BE IN A VERY VERY GOOD MOOD.

 :bighug Still crying now?  :lmao

Cellcerter is on the prowl looking for who she might find to talk with us.

IT SURE SOUNDS LIKE RALEIGH IS LOVING THEIR BOY. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy

MEESA - IT IS INTERMISSION RIGHT?

Yes. Sorry!

Yes

Thanks Meesa.   :wink

I am making a cd for xmas morning.  We will have company that morning.  I wish these holidays weren't going to be so sad.  I have tried not thinking about it at all but as the time nears - not working.

Hey Meesa, Clandy, Rainy, Tammy, Johanna, Lorrie,Marilyn, Audra, Dee and anyone else I missed.

 I made it to the 2nd half.  :bouncy I celebrated Christmas with my family tonight. I got a Clay pillow.  :thud It's the SNL picture of Clay on it.

Awwww That's so sweet about Clay's grandfather during CMH.

MEESA & LORRIE - THANKS.  I THINK I KNOW THIS CONCERT BY HEART.

They are saying the crowd is a lot more responsive than last night.

Wow! Congrats to Becky!!!

HI TIFFANY :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave GLAD YOU MADE IT.  RALEIGH IS LOVING THEIR BOY TONIGHT. 

Tiffany  :wave

Nick is holding a baseball bat to get the flashers with.  :roflmao

Nick is walking around with a little baseball bat.   :lmao

I WONDER WHERE CLAY WILL STAY IN RALEIGH TONIGHT.  AT MAMA FAYE'S OR SOME NICE HOTEL.

She's looking for Brett.

Now that's the way to handle it!    :shocking  :shocking GO NICK!  

I'm sure it's a secret.  :wink

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LORRIE - LIKE IT WOULD DO ME ANY GOOD ANYWAY.  I AM IN FREAKEN CT.

 :lol about Nick.

I know we all wish we were there Rainy. Next tour you know I'll be.

That's closer than California.

MEESA - PASS THE CLAYNEX PLEASE.

It is a hot pic. MY sister got it off ebay. BTW NIce to see you. Been a while.

TIFFANY - I AM SURE THERE WILL BE A VERY BING CROWD FOR N.C.  HOPE THEY HAVE ENOUGH HOTELS TO PUT US ALL UP IN.

really? LOL

too funny

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Thanks for the claynex Meesa. Can't wait to see the clack tonight.

Oh and Whoo hoo on Clay being on ET tomorrow.  :bouncy

Maybe we Californians ought to hire a limo and take a ride over to NC...and pick up some of our Claymaniac buddies along the way.  Let's do it Hollywood style, what do you say!!   :bouncy

Sounds good!  Let's order the longest stretch available.

Cindy invited me to stay at her house.  :wink

well Im heading off to watch a movie...matthew mccaunahey without a shirt! oooh nice! lol

thanks for the cellcert and pics!


dee

Go for it!!!

TIFFANY - CLAY INVITED ME TO STAY AT HIS HOUSE. :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

Limo sounds good and Glory will be driving a bus.  :lol

Enjoy the movie Dee.

 :lol Rainy. If only. His house will probably be big enough for 20 people to stay in.

MEESA - PASS THE CLAYNEX PLEASE.


Too funny!



It sure has!  RL has interfered...and how bad is that!!  Grading is over...and school is out!  yippee!  Now for some Clay!  and a chance to catch up with you all!

:wave Hey all!  Floor is dry so I'm back atleast until my nephew gets here.  He is staying all night with Nickers.

I just got off the phone with Heather.  She said that CMH was very emotional, very good.  She could tell that he is still holding back on his voice.  They think he is fighting a cold.   Heather and Debbie are sitting 3 rows back from the row the Clay's papa is sitting in so they are able to watch him and the cellcerter reports are accurate.  I talked to Mackenzie too for a couple minutes.  She is sitting on the side with Sundancer.  Heather is going to call back again after the show.  

:wave Hi Tiffany.  Congrats on the new Clay pillow.

:wave Hey Rainey, Tammy, Johanna, Lorrie, Meesa, Deanna, Audra and anyone else I missed!

TIFFANY - HEY AS LONG AS I CAN STAY THE HECK WITH THE REST OF YOU GUYS.  ONLY KIDDING. :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

Works for me!   :purpbana  :purpbana  :purpbana

You need to invest in some fans Angela.

CLANDY - HEY MY FRIEND.  I REMEMBER WHEN WE WERE IN NC.  VERY EMOTIONAL.  HE PUTS ON SUCH A PERFORMANCE WHEN HE IS HOME. NOTHING COMPARES TO IT.  YOU KNOW.

They are doing the wave.   :lmao

Hey Clandy. Sounds like Heather has great seats. Aww Hope he's not getting sick.  At least Clay can rest his voice for a few days before next weeks shows after tonight.
She getting good pics?

Share Rainy share.  :naughty

Enjoy your break Johanna.

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It's WINTERTIME here in Illinois.  We don't use fans in the wintertime!  :lol


Yes, very emotional and nothing like it!  Can't wait to go there next year!  :bouncy


Yes, she says she is getting some good pics tonight and did last night as well.  I can't wait until she gets to Florida and gets them uploaded so I can see them!  She did tell me that she swears she has a lady who is a 'bobblehead' in front of her though.  :rolleyes

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Because it's winter, that's why you need fans.  If it were hot, you wouldn't.

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Johanna- I have a CD of the JNT as well.

Clandy- Sounds great. Can't wait to see her pics. She told me she was the one that's the tall person in front of everyone.  :lol THat's too bad though. Tell her have a safe trip to FL tomorrow and hope she gets there on time this time.

He's killing me! He's wonderful on this song. :cry

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Crowd is going crazy!!!  I guess there's nothing like Clay in Raleigh.

WELL GUYS I WOULD LOVE TO STAY UNTIL THE END BUT I AM BEAT.  CARRY ON WITHOUT ME AND I AM SURE HE WILL BRING DOWN THE HOUSE.

SEE YOU GUYS IN THE MORNING.

HUGS
RAINEY

Clay was at a Raleigh Elementary school today....

WRAL (http://www.wral.com/news/5617977/detail.html?rss=ral&psp=news)

How nice.

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It will be interesting to hear the reports of Clay's papa when he sings 'Emmanuel', his favorite song.  I'm so glad he will be able to hear it!  I'm sure that will be another emotional moment.  :cry

Good night Lorraine.

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Night Rainy. Sweet Clay dreams.

Sounds like must downloads for a lot of songs tonight.

Thanks Clandy for the info.That's awesome he did that. Wish they were pictures.  Heard he'll be on the news tomorrow for an interview but not sure what time.

and I'm so glad I'm sitting in my computer room and not Raleigh.

scripture

Emmanuel

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Oh my. :cry Love to see his reaction when he sings this song.

Rejooooooooooooooooooice rejooooooooooooooooooooooooooice!  

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I remember he sang I'll be Home for Christmas in front of his grandpa last year. What a beautiful moment.

Tommy's parents never came. The church members leave. Beverly goes over to Tommy. She tells him parents make mistakes. She offers to take him home.

My Grown Up Christmas List (Quiana)

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Heather said after last night's show that it did seem he was holding back on some of his notes.  I've heard reports that he may be fighting a cold.  We can check with Becky, our recent M&Ger, and see if she could tell if he had a cold.

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Wow ... the cheers are deafening on the stream .... How wonderful!!!! I bet he is so happy to be there!

I imagine he said Merry Christmas Raleigh but with the ear piercing screams, it's hard to tell.   :para

Thanks for the info, Clandy!  I'm so glad that he's able to pour it on tonight...it seems as if his heart could burst with all his pent up emotion, 'celebrating home' doesn't it!  

Hey Lindsey. I can't wait to download this part tonight and seeing him in all smiles to be back home. Hope he mentions his family being there.

 :bang to a flasher. I was wishing they would be behaving in his hometown tonight.

What did he say about Claymates... did you catch that?

The Claymates will kick your tail ....  :roflmao :roflmao :roflmao :roflmao

Referring to what?

If you flash.

Prior to that he said, "There are a lot of people who are going to get in trouble for flashing."

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I don't know why but I have a feeling flashing might be a problem tonight.  I sure hope not.

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 :lol Go Clay and Claymates!!

Isn't it funny how Raleigh has become so famous.  :lol

Well, this is the largest crowd to date for this tour, right? I bet you might be right ...

Yes, much larger than any other.

I wonder if Becky's getting nervous or excited.  :purpbana

Hmmm Wonder Why?  :dunno

Do you think he gets more nervous performing in Raleigh?

Grampa went to the restroom right as Clay is going to sing a special song.

Yes I do.

He's back.  Clay's singing him a special song.

Aww how sweet. What is it?

Clay made Angela do the "typewriter" for him! He said it was his Christmas present!!

Beautiful Star of Bethlehem
 

I bet all his emotions become more intense...like to the power of 100!  I read at the CB that at the top of the arena were lights in a formation which read something like... Clay, We Celebrate You Home, From Your Fans.  How great is that!

Beautiful Star of Bethlehem

Now I'm sorry I didn't go.  I guess I should not have listened tonight.

Never heard of the song but can't wait to see him sing it.

That's sweet they did that Johanna.

I think I want to go to the JNT in Raleigh next year too. This sounds wonderful.

I had the opportunity as well, but turned it down. I'm sorry too!!

Lots of screaming again.

Good!  Now I don't feel so bad.  :lol

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Screaming is so loud no way of hearing the glory note.

Oh man ... I bet he did a knee bend on that note!!!!

The screams were almost unbearable

I can't wait for downloads!!!!

Holy flippin cow ...  :thud

Nice ending!!!!!!!!!!

Hopefully, we'll be able to hear on these downloads.

He did it last night.  :thud

Wow... right into GN.

Good News

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Love of My Life (aka Pathetic) at CV and I were crushed! We played Spot the Dot all afternoon!  :lmao

Wondering if there was flashing I heard someone yelll stop!

I think there was flashing, Lorrie.

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Hey this looks like my avie.

I couldn't tell if anything was moving around on the webcam. THat's a shame you couldn't see the concert.

I saw that she called herself Pathetic today! I was :roflmao

 :bang Where's Nick with the baseball bat?

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I think so too.  And, I just had a feeling it was going to happen tonight.  It seems like its the worst when the dates are the most important to him.

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Lorrie -  :lmao

Dove - The webcam crashed.

I leave you with .....

Good ....
 
News .....

Clay disappears into the curtains

Too many Claymates DOTCERTING????

:lmao :lmao :lmao

Jojo is on the floor.  

Words to "new" song :

Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem


Oh Beautiful Star of Bethlehem
Shining afar through shadows dim
Giving the light for those who long have gone
Guiding the wise men on their way
Unto the place where Jesus lay
Oh Beautiful Star of Bethlehem shine on.

Oh Beautiful Star of Bethlehem (Star of Bethlehem)
Shine upon us until the glory dawns.
Give us a light to guide the way
Unto the land of perfect day
Oh Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, shine on (shine on)

Oh Beautiful Star the hope of light
Guiding the pilgrims through the night
Over the mountains till the break of dawn
Into the light of perfect day
It will give out a lovely ray
Oh Beautiful Star of Bethlehem shine on (shine on)

Oh Beautiful Star the hope of rest
For the redeemed the good and blessed
Yonder in glory when the crown is won
Jesus is now the star divine
Brighter and brighter he will shine
Oh Beautiful Star of Bethlehem shine on (shine on)

Did I hear that wrong about Jojo?

She did ask what was wrong, but apparently the cellcerter was just mentioning jojo was on the floor for her seats.

Thanks for the lyrics Meesa. Can't wait to see the clack from tonight.

This sounded like a wonderful concert and so special for Clay's family except for the flashers.

Hope Clay enjoys his time home and has a great Christmas with his family and friends.

Thanks Meesa for the great updates and gorgeous pics.

Thanks Clandy for letting us know about the NC gang. Glad they had a wonderful time.

See you all Tuesday and have a Merry Christmas.

There were lots of flashes.

Lots of screaming I love you Clay, and everyone was loud and it was annoying...during GN

Lots of flashes during GN. Audience got after them. Screamers "I love you, Clay!" Really loud.  

Yikes... shut up

When he came out for the banter, at the RBC they have the ribbon video message board all around the top of the concourse, they turned it on and it said Celebrate Me Home.  

That is very cool.

I have a feeling I'm going to be up for awhile tonight waiting on clack .... :lol

 :lmao :lmao :lmao

I'd like to, but my stinking key doesn't work.  :bang

LOL...you got what I meant.  :roflmao

and Gregory had on a lite up reindeer nose.

from CH:

Jojo got GN from right in front of Clay - she said it was a religious experience. *g*

From CH :

GBB congratulated Nick by saying, "Great concert!"

Nick replied, "Thanks! I didn't really do much singing..." [ed. note: BWAH!]

GBB laughed and said, "Sure, but I'm sure you did your thing."

He was very nice, and wished her a Merry Christmas.

Man ... I can't wait for clack.

I love him ... :love

Ladies, have a great night. I'm going to wrap some presents and come back later for clack!

Night!

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:wave Hey all!  I'm back.  Sorry I keep popping on and off.

I just talked to Heather again but her battery went dead so I didn't get many details.  She will call me again sometime tomorrow when she arrives in Florida.  She said I MUST download the WHOLE 2nd half of the concert.  She said he obviously was saving his voice during the 1st half for the 2nd.  He just blew them away during that.  She said she thought his papa was in the bathroom during Emmanuel unfortunately but how great that he sang the bluegrass song "Star of Bethlehem"!!  I can't wait to d/l that since I missed it on the stream.  She told me also that there were ALOT of flashes and screamers during GN.

I forgot to mention earlier when I talked to Mackenzie she told me about all the little 'fans' of Gregory's that were there.  She thinks there were alot of 'flashers' from his 'fans' because it happened more when Gregory and Allison were talking.   

Greetings from Planet Fangirl!  Oh my goodness.  He was amazing and wonderful tonight.  Raleigh celebrated Clay home in fine style!

I loved the concert, and I loved that there was a big crowd (8500?) showing the love (too much at several points...shut up silly screaming girls), I love the banner of lights that circled the arena "Merry Christmas With Love Clay - From Your Fans" I love that Big G got a rousing ovation and I love that the show seemed more poignant tonight, for some reason. Maybe because I saw it with my Mom.  She loved it too, by the way!  I think she watched the whole show through her binoculars though....hmm.   :smile 

He is incredible.

I admit he made me nervous.  In the first segment, he was somewhat restrained.  I hoped he was just saving his voice, and he was; because in the second segment he reached down deep and he delivered.   

He just kills me. That voice.

Clay sang bluegrass y'all!  Two worlds collide....I love me some bluegrass!

I have to tell you that my heart started racing when I saw that fiddle and mandolin take the stage.  Could it be?
I was just telling someone a week ago that Clay could sing the shiznit out of some old time mountain gospel bluegrass!

It was sweet.  Sweetest thing I've heard in a long time.  I hope his Papa liked it too.

He sang it for his grandfather, who had just before been taken out of the audience momentarily (mens' room?) and Clay wondered if he was coming back by the time they started singing.  Warning:  Once you start, you may not be able to stop listening.  It will get inside your head and stay there a while.  Which is not entirely a bad thing! 

Left click for Beautiful Star of Bethlehem. 

Beautiful Star of Bethlehem (http://s38.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=2KTYX7470FXVB3H08UIJY1C7QA)

It was really nice to see Heather, Mackenzie, Moonshot, Sunny, Diane, NCBarbara from Wilson, Kris, and to meet Christa for the first time!  I also got to meet Carolyn and Alice and Teresa and Moonshot's friend Gel.... I know there are more; please forgive me as I have just been Clayed.

Hee!

His voice sounded so beautifully imperfect yet always just right.  I think he was happy. He sounded happy.  Home does that to a person. 

Welcome home Clay.

Miss P., that pretty much says it all  :clap  as I sit here taxing my computer trying to get the Raleigh Clack before all d/ling sites crash!  :lol 

I definitely want to be in Raleigh next tour...gotta work that into my schedule somehow...just need to know when, Clay?  Are you listening?  :lol

Morning!!

I didn't get to join along with the cellcert last night...but just a ssoon as hubby left for work............I ran to the computer!

Thank you Raleigh for showing him the love for this tour.  He did deserve it. I want to make Raleigh my hometown.

Pamela- Thank you so much for your words. I downloaded immediately the BlueGrass song. This CRACKED ME UP! Polka is just around the corner folks.


My boss is not that fond of Clay and in his words..."When CLay can sing me some good down home BlueGrass music..I MIGHT give him a listen"...Oh Dr. Stowe.....?? MERRY CHRISTMAS!! I can't wait to go back to work NOW after Christmas!!

As soon as I read Clay did that- I was immediately misty eyed and choked up. He shared a very sweet Christmas sentiment with all of you who in turn have shared with us. How great is that?? How great is that man??

As I listened..I envisioned Clay as a child, singing to his Papa in that melodious but boomingly loud voice. I can seriously see it..sitting on a porch, singing his heart away. I don't know that it happened that way, ever, but it is a "feeling" I get. Of goodness from that man that makes me think that way.

To think I grew up on AC/DC and Def Lepard.....

So, thanks again for everyones contributions in making that night special for Clay and his band as well as for those of us at home!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Lora

Jayne - pick me on the way up North!  We'll carpool!!  How far of a drive is that???

Pamela. thank you for the song it was fun. Clay is amazing.

Sounds like the concert in Raleigh was a great success. Now we know where to see him.

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Hey everyone...just rolled out of bed. Heather, Kris, Christa and I didn't go to sleep until like 3 something so I am soooo wiped.

What can I say about these past couple of days? It was so so wonderful to get to see Clay but, it was even greater to see all of my Claymaniac friends again (or for the first time). Clay was great in Charlotte but absolutely fabulous in Raleigh. I held back tears the whole time (and I've never cried at Clay). It was just so heartfelt and wonderful. Clay was glad to be home and home was glad to have him!  :bouncy

I had such a wonderful time at this concert. This concert meant so much to me for so many reasons.

1 - My best friend from Florida that I've known for 10 years was there with me. It was her first Clay concert.
2 - My co-worker and good friend was there with her mother, neither one had ever been to a Clay concert so I gave them tickets to this one. My co-worker was a Ruben fan while her mother was a Clay fan from day one. Her mother didn't have any of his CD's, had not seen Clay after he was on AI yet she remained a fan. Of course I gave her CD's with every song he ever sang, CD's with various video, his book, a program, etc. When I went back to check on them at intermission, my friend said she was now a Clay fan, this concert was all it took. She called me the next day to say she had not seen her mother that happy since before her father died several years ago. Her mother told her "this was a dream come true". They loved the concert, they loved the music, they loved the man.
3 - My non-Clay friend, new friend, meeting my Clay friends was great.
4 - Clay singing that bluegrass song for his grandfather because he knew that's what his grandfather liked...that's just love right there.
5 - The fans being respectful - for the most part - throughout the show. And the banner "Merry Christmas with Love, We Celebrate You Home Clay, from your fans"...that was awesome.
6 - It's Raleigh. It's Clay. It's Christmas music.


Everything about the evening - friends, music, Clay - was fabulous. I am truly blessed.

I also got my picture taken with this good-looking guy:

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It's been a wild few days for me, but those were two amazing concerts that I was fortunate to attend!   :bouncy

Like Pamela, Mackenzie and Michelle have already said, the Raleigh concert was special in so many different ways.

~ Clay was filled with joy, you could see it all over his face the moment he took the stage.  I loved that!  :clap

~ Clay singing to Papa Aiken was so emotional and so sweet.

~ The banner that was put up just prior to Clay's banter was awesome...a nice touch.

~ Seeing all of my Claymaniac friends and also getting to meet some new ones was wonderful as always!   :smile

I loved the story, the acting was great, the dancing was a nice touch and of course Clay's singing was mesmerizing as usual.  Overall, I just loved it all and I'm thankful I get to see it two more times.

Like Michelle, Mackenzie and I were lucky enough to meet and have our picture taken with the other HOT guy on tour!

Check it out! :bouncy

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Wow, those are great pictures with William Joseph -  Moonshot, Gelmarie, Heather and Mackenzie.... what did you all do to put such a big smile on his face?

Hmmm?

I understand if you'd rather keep it under wraps.  :wink

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Very funny Pamnadia!   :lmao

You know that we are the innocent ones of the group!   :wink :lol

I know this review is a little late (and long) but I wanted to tell about my trip. Kris and I arrived in Columbia on Tuesday and went to the concerts by ourselves. On our walk to the Township Auditorium we tried to beat every green man walk sign and did it. We waited outside for an hour before getting in and purchasing an ornament. Then it was time. I knew nothing going into this tour and I'm glad that I didn't. It made the experience so much more enjoyable. Gregory was not there, but the boy who played Tommy was great, even considering that he came in that day at 1:00. And I must say that the growl during Celebrate Me Home surprised me and made me so happy. We walked back afterward and "declayed."

The next morning it was time to drive to Charlotte. When we arrived, I really liked the city. Then we met up with all our Clay friends. I had only met Heather before, but everyone was so great and friendly. I love putting faces with names. The concert was even better the second time because I knew the parts I really liked. He was really on, probably because Gregory was back. After the concert, a woman that we had met in Columbia (who came from Germany) noticed that Jaymes Foster was in the back. Kris walked up to her and she was so gracious to talk to us. She seemed to be geniunely interested in what we thought as his fans. She was very nice.

Then we followed Heather to her house and then drove up to Raleigh. The pre-dinner at Damon's was great and I got to finally meet Pamela. Pamela, you are so nice and welcoming. Once we were at the concert, we saw Faye, Brett and Nick. And you could tell that Clay was very happy to be home. The first half he was holding back, but his version of First Noel was awesome. And the bluegrass song, I have always loved that song. It was very special. I am so glad to see him in Raleigh.

We crashed at Mack's and got up at 5:00 am to fly home. At the airport Kris spotted Angela and began talking to her. Angela gave Kris a hug and walked over to introduce herself to me and I shook her hand. She was very generous to talk to us that early in the morning. Kris also spotted Andy, Patricia and her brother at the airport. And they ended up getting on our flight to Dallas. When we landed, we saw them again and I smiled at Angela who seemed to recognize me. It was really cool.

All in all it was a wonderful trip. Met some great friends, experienced new places and saw Clay in all his joyfulness. I can't wait to do it again.