ClayManiacs

SESSION 115 OH MY GOODNESS, OH MY GOODNESS, OH MY GOODNESS!!!

Here is how we started:

Welcome, everyone to the very first meeting of the "OCD Support Group". (Obsessive Clay Disorder)

I am shy, so I walk slowly into the room and find a seat in the back. The meeting begins and there is a room full of claymaniacs. It is very quiet. I raise my hand very slowly. Pamela notices and asks, " Do you have something to share?" My knees are shaking, but I am able to finally get the words out.
"Hi. My name is Woodstock. And I suffer from OCD." The room erupts with applau[se. I hear so many things around me..."Welcome, Woodstock, what a great step to admit that!" "I do, too..." "We're all with you..." And I knew immediately that I have come to the right place.

We all talk about it, and joke about it, but this can be a serious subject,too. I love Clay, but quite honestly, I have worried about why I spend SO much time listening to him, downloading everything..talking about him on-line , taping EVERY TV show . And more than anything, simply thinking about him night and day. He enters my thoughts in the middle of just about everything! What is going on???
I am a 50-year-old (yikes) wife and mother of three children aged 18, 21 and 23. I have a career and am involved in many things. Then somehow, Clay has entered the picture and I fear he has taken over more of my life than I care to admit.

I realized awhile back that I suffered from OCD. But it was hard to admit to anyone. My 18-year-old son kept telling me that I was obsessed, and after awhile, I began to think he was right. And I spent night and day wondering what was wrong with me. Why are my thoughts going to Clay in the middle of a a school lesson or a church sermon? Why can't I wait to get home and turn on a Clay CD or check out claymaniacs.com to get new info on Clay? If Clay was going to be on a TV station that I didn't get, I HAD to find someone to tape it for me. I was beginning to think I was losing my mind. REALLY!!!

Then I found claymaniacs. It has been wonderful for me to talk to you. The more I got to know you guys, the more I was able to let it all hang out. And what did I learn? I'm NOT the only one. There is something about this guy that grabs you and wraps around your heart, and you're hooked. You are NOT going crazy, I have come to learn after talking to so many of you. I get pms and e-mails from people after I have posted something I couldn't admit anywhere else, and I realize I'm not alone! And it has been a great comfort to me. It took a little while, but I now know that I'm OK. And I feel much better. Now, I am enjoying Clay SO MUCH MORE, because I am not worrying about myself.

Let me make this perfectly clear: I am not over my OCD! I still think about Clay all the time (24/7?) and listen to him sing(OMG) constantly, and download, and chat about him. But I no longer worry that there is something wrong with me. I know I am not alone. There is something so very special about this man. He is the whole package. Because I was able to feel better after admitting things to you guys here, I decided that this is a thread that is needed here. Here is your place to vent. Admit your feelings, or confess something that you have thought or done. It is our hope that by doing that, you will find out that it's OK and you will stop worrying about yourself, and now be able to enjoy Clay even more. I hope this is a place everyone can come back to as needed.

Rules, rules, rules.... Everyone must promise to be kind, respectful, non-judgemental, and supportive. (Easy for claymaniacs.) Again, this is your place to get something off your chest, or just admit your OCD and accept it. So, let the discussions begin!
Just for fun, if you join in the conversation, you then become an official charter member of the OCD Support Group, and can add that to your signature if you wish. I look forward to each and every one of your posts.
Woodstock
P.S. Please feel free to pm me.

That was the beginning of Session 1.

And now on to Session 115.  WHO WOULD EVER HAVE THOUGHT??? We are moving along. I am SO happy so many of you have stayed around for the long haul, and welcome each and every new friend here. I say WOW!!!!! Good times with good friends. That is what this is all about.

I am no longer including a detailed description of our Therapy Center (just pretend, for those of you that are new.) I will just say that we meet in a Cyber Cottage on a Street With No Name. We have to continue the THUD room, as it is such an important part of our therapy. So please feel free to frequent it as needed. For more details, please read a past thread.(Located in the Archives.) And Pepe did ask for a Cybermaid to come in once a month. These girls have always been high maintenance, but worth it.

As for the rules, these are to keep the place somewhere we all are proud to come to:
I will repeat the rules, because we now have 6!!! At the request of Bocaqueen, we have added #6:
YOU MUST BE: 1. kind 2. respectful 3. non-judgmental 4. supportive
AND 5. YOU MUST NEVER SAY THE "s" word. (sorry). No need to apologize for thoughts and feelings. 6. No dieting when at OCD meetings. Period.

And I am going to take it upon myself to add a suggestion (one that many people make to me), but not make it a rule. It is your choice as your time allows. But I am going to say that if you don't have time PLEASE DON'T FEEL LIKE YOU HAVE TO KETCHUP !!! Jump in and say hi, tell us what is up in your Clay world, and have good conversation. Yes, you may miss someone's post, but we never want being here to be so time-consuming that it causes frustration, family problems, or a cause to drive you away. We never want ANYONE to feel they need to address each person. It is simply impossible and no one expects it anymore. If some people choose to do that, it is their choice, but simply not expected. We have grown so big, and happily so!!! So, let's just jump in, read one page behind, and enjoy the conversation. Not a rule!!!! Just something that has been suggested to me many times...

And our OCD pact: No hard feelings if someone doesn't mention you in their post. We are getting far too big for that to ever be a reality again, but we are blessed by many new friends. We are a happy group here. And we intend to keep it that way.

Every now and then someone pms with me a concern, idea, or observation. I appreciate and take to heart each and every pm. I feel we are all equal in this thread, equal partners, but because I started this thread some people come to me, and I am happy to help if I can. Recently, someone came to me asking me to remind everyone that we are a PG thread, we are "family friendly", as Clay would see it, and we do welcome in friends of all ages. If the spirit moves you, and you feel your comments may not be within PG, claymaniacs does have threads for this.  There is the Black Leather Pants thread and the Motor City Red Thong Mafia thread in Current Community Central, and the Adult Playground forum in Communities. Thank you for understanding this. I do not think we have crossed the line, in my opinion, but it does not hurt to bring this subject up as one of concern to some OCDers.

This has come up again. People want to have fun here, and we do, don't we??? Let it continue, but we welcome friends of all ages, so let us keep it PG.

So, WELCOME one and all to Session 115 of the OCD Support Group. I hope you are comfortable in our home away from home. Please feel free to join in and be a part of a warm and caring group.

 Thanks for hanging around so much that we had to start Session 115.  May the session begin!!!

Love you guys,
Woodstock :bouncy X115

We’ve grown to be so big…one big, happy, caring family. Woodstock had asked for a description of our OCD Meetings—but with this thread, thoughts from our members:

WANT TO TELL YOU ALL FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART HOW SPECIAL CLAYMANIACS IS TO ME, BUT MOST ESPECIALLY OUR FAMILY HERE ON THE OCD   .  I HAVE ALWAYS FELT THAT THE OCD IS LIKE A VERY BIG ROUND TABLE  THAT WE ALL ARE  SITTING AT  ; LAUGHING, SHARING OUR RL STORIES OF HAPPY & SAD, SUPPORTING ONE ANOTHER THRU  TOUGH TIMES AND BOTTOM LINE JUST BEING A FAMILY OF CARING FOR EACH OTHER.
I HAVE MET SO MANY OF YOU & SHARED SO MANY HAPPY & WONDERFUL TIMES TOGETHER--I ONLY WISH THAT I COULD MEET YOU ALL.
Angela
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Here is a toast to all of you that we may be here for 100 more sessions.  We stick together thru sickness, trouble, happiness and we are always here to pick each other up and put a smile on your face.  I talk to more of my OCD family than I do my own blood relatives.  You are so important to me and are a main part of my life.  I have never received so many cards or gifts before and every day is exciting to see what you are all doing and who needs comforting and who needs feeding.  My heart is full of love for each of you !       

Pepe

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Happy 100 Everyone!

Sometimes when I think about coming to Claymaniacs and finding the OCD, it's hard for me to believe that it's been over 2 years since I first started coming here.  Like many of you, I was one of those people who wasn't sure about the feelings I had about how much I enjoyed Clay's music and how I wanted to know so much about him and how I couldn't wait to see him on another show.  I felt like it was an "obsession" and that word doesn't normally have a good connotation.  When I found the OCD and realized that there were many other people with the same "condition" I was so relieved.  I felt welcome here from the very beginning.  I lurked for awhile and then I started PMing with Clandy as we were getting ready for the big North Carolina concert weekend and she convinced me to start posting more.  What a great decision that was!

I have been lucky enough to meet most of the people that post at the OCD.  I have made many, many friends here and was lucky enough to meet one of my best friends here.  It may have been Clay that initially brought us together, but that's not why we stay.  We stay for each other. 

Here's to 100 more sessions!! 

   

Heater
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WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THAT ME- TIMID, SHY, RETIRING- WOULD TRAVEL SEVERAL HUNDRED MILES TO SLEEP WITH TWO STRANGE WOMEN (I MEAN THAT RESPECTFULLY, LINDA AND LORRAINE)

WOMEN WHO BECOME VERY CLOSE FRIENDS- WHO WELCOMED ME WITH OPEN ARMS, WHO LISTENED TO MY MOANS AND GROANS WHEN I WAS DOWN, WHO SUPPORTED ME WHEN I NEEDED IT

AND I FOUND, STRANGELY ENOUGH, THAT THE MORE I POSTED ON THIS BOARD, THE MORE PEOPLE I FOUND THAT WERE JUST THE SAME.
THESE ARE NOT JUST FRIENDS, THEY ARE FAMILY- WE BELONG TO EACH OTHER, THROUGH THICK AND THIN.

AND MY LOVE AND OBSESSION FOR CLAY AIKEN HAS NOT DIMINISHED IN THIS TIME, BUT GROWN STRONGER- AS EACH LAYER OF THE WONDERFUL MAN HE IS BECOMES CLEAR.
NO, HE IS NOT PERFECT, YES, HE MAKES MISTAKES- BUT HE HAS MY HEART FOR AS LONG AS HE WANTS IT.
UNCONDITIONALLY-     Marilyn



This is what the OCD is all about....caring, kindness and sharing Clay in our lives.   Thank you Woody for beginning this thread and thank you to everyone else that weaves the thread to complete the masterpiece I call friendship..XOXOXO  HER
   

PRAYER LIST

Welcome to The OCD's/Claymaniac's Prayer List. Many of our OCD/Claymaniac members have expressed a desire to share our Love, Care and Concern for each other through the Love and Faith we share in Our Lord. This has resulted in starting a Prayer List that includes the names of our members that have requested to be prayed for and therefore, reflects the needs or petitions of/for the individual.

We will divide this list into three areas for prayers.  The first will be for a general/daily prayer, next is for Urgent/"SOS's" to God as emergencies arise, and last is for circumstances that we are aware of or that the individual has they, themselves requested.

We are doing this away from the main pages as not to offend anyone who is not of likemindedness. We ask that as we respect your decision not to join us in Prayer, that you accept our need, as believers, to minister to each other in this fashion.

We do, however, invite you to read our list, and if you would like to, just take the time to think good thoughts and well wishes for those who are suffering or in need.

I hope you all bear with me in overseeing this list. If you find I have not included someone., it is either because they requested not to be included or that I am not sure where you stand on this issue. If you would like to be added to the list, please PM me with your request. If I have added you in error, my apologies and please notify me thru PM asap.

Everyone who has requested to be part of this group will be listed daily. If there is nothing beside your name, it is either I am not sure if something that you told me was announced publicly or privately to me and therefore for privacy issues, I would not take the chance to include it. Know that if it is not there and I am aware of it, as any of you may know things about one another that we ALL are not privy to....please remember to include those in your private prayers. ------------------------------------------------------------
Let us begin:

LORD,
WE GATHER HERE TOGETHER TO GIVE THANKS AND PRAISE FOR ALL YOUR WONDROUS GIFTS. WE ASK THAT YOU LOOK UPON US WITH MERCY AND GRANT US FORGIVENESS. MAY WE LIVE EACH DAY REMEMBERING THAT WE ARE YOUR CHILDREN AND ARE TO CARRY OUT YOUR WILL. PLEASE PROTECT US FROM ALL EVIL AND GIVE US THE DIRECTION TO FULFILL OUR SOJOURN HERE. WE ASK NOT ONLY FOR OURSELVES, BUT FOR ONE ANOTHER........AMEN


DAILY PRAYER'S:


FOR ALL OUR CLAYMANIAC FRIEND'S AND FOR
CLAY AIKEN The Catalyst who has brought us all together:

FATHER, WE ASK FOR YOUR PROTECTION, AND THAT YOU MAY GRANT US HEALTH, COURAGE, COMFORT, HAPPINESS, STRENGTH, PEACE, AND HOPE.  MAY YOU FILL US WITH LOVE, KINDNESS AND KNOWLEDGE, SO WE MAY SPREAD YOUR WORD AND DO YOUR WILL...AMEN   

URGENT:


CLAY AIKEN: Most merciful Father...our prayers are for Your obedient steward, Clay.  Lord, Clay does Your work utilizing his beautiful voice for Your praise and glory and the benefit of children and all people..we ask that you guide him to where he can best share Your love and aid those without a voice.  Thank you for this young messenger you've sent to us who exemplifies doing Your will and sharing Your word.  We pray for Clay's protection...please keep him safe on whatever path he may be at the moment.  Keep Clay strong for the journey ahead.  Let his good deeds shine forth and forever change the lives of the less fortunate who have been victims of horrendous hardship.

Father, Clay is going through difficult and personal issues....meanspirited people are constantly attacking this wonderful young man.  We ask that You give him the strength to get through these vicious attacks and let him continue getting through these hurtful times with grace, dignity and a continued faith that You are always by his side carrying him through.
Also, we ask that You watch over Clay's brother, Brett, who is serving in the military. Please, keep their Mother, Faye Parker strong, in the midst of such worry for both of her beloved sons. Father, grant us, these, our urgent requests.



Alli_Aiken/Alli: Father of Mercy, we come to You over and over, always asking something of You.  In Your Love and Mercy, You listened to the prayers of Your faithful.  Our young, sweet friend Alli had been diagnosed with Hodgkins Disease but is now, thankfully in remission.  We knew that medically, this is one of the most curable of Cancers.  However, we had knowledge beyond that of the medical type...we had knowledge of You....the Master Physician and Healer.  We knew that You would be carrying Alli through every step of her healing.  We ask You continue to lay Your healing hands upon this wonderful young lady. Thank You O Merciful Lord.

ClayDevotee/Thea: Father Almighty, Father of Mercy....You have nothing but love and concern for Your children.  Our dear friend, Thea, has been diagnosed with Breast Cancer and had been undergoing daily treatments until recently.  The treatments have now stopped.  The Dr's have advanced so far in helping people diagnosed with this dreadful disease, however, we know that You are the answer to everything.  We ask You once again, to lay your healing hands on Thea and cure her of any disease that may have been invading her body.  Give her strength and courage  along with even a deeper faith at this most trying time.  We are here Father to aid our friend along the way...use us to do Your will and minister to one another.

Claymaniac2000/Janet:  Dearest Lord...We come to you with great concern about our friend Janet.  Janet has been suffering with back pain and Shingles for awhile now, however, today, she could not feel her legs and was taken to the ER.  Please, we ask that there be nothing serious happening and that she will soon be home and back to normal.  As for her aches and pains that she has had, we pray that You heal her and restore her to a pain free life.  Thank You for always hearing our petitions.

LadyC/Kris: Heavenly Father, we ask and ask of You. This time we come to you on behalf of our friend Kris.  Kris has had to face many trials in this lifetime......we ask that You look upon our friend with mercy, and heal her from all afflictions and ease her many burdens.  Lord, we know that You are merciful and kind and that You will hear the plea of Your faithful.  Thank You for the grace You bestow upon us.

Pamela:  Father of Love and Mercy, we come to you on behalf of a very special friend and her mother.  At this moment, Pamela's mother is in a hospital in Tenn. with breathing problems and blood pressure issues.  We ask that you watch over her and heal her of any medical  problems.  May you give her strength and courage to get through this difficult time.  We also ask that You help Pamela though this frightening situation and gently remind her that You are there to handle all of the burden and to be leaned upon always. Thank You Lord, for always being our strength and comfort.

Wordsmith1223/Lynn: Father, orchestrator of all things, we came to You in prayer and implored You to lay Your healing hands on Charlie and restore him to perfect health. You heard us and have taken the Life-Threatening threat away from this young man.  The news looks positive, however Charlie is suffering with eye issues and he will need a Cornea Replacement in the aftermath of his illness.  We ask that there will be no permanent damage, and we are confident knowing You will heal him.   Father, You are the Master Physician and we place all faith in You and thanking You always for allowing us to come to You with these our prayers.

CLAYMANIAC FRIEND'S: 


ACCOUNTRYFAN/JERRY :Father, we are very concerned with our friend Jerry's High Blood Pressure.  Please, help him to get this under control and be aware of the things that cause this problem. Also, we ask You to help him to face new experiences without anxiety. Thank you for the friendship he brings to us.

AIKENISMYIDOL/MONICA : Loving Father, Give Monica direction, courage and the ability to use all the many talents she possesses. We ask that You grant our young friend good health and happiness always.

alli_aiken/Alli:Dearest Father, Our young friend is carrying around a heavy heart....she is finding college difficult even though she graduated at the top of her High School Class.  Change is difficult for anyone, but, it is especially hard on someone at this age.  Alli also has a financial burdens.  These burdens are part of the depression she is experiencing.  Also, she feels lonely.  We ask that You comfort her, give her strength and guide her to where she needs to be in her life.  Lord, we are all here for our friend, but,  please, put her together with some wonderful people her age that she may enjoy this special time of her life.

ANGELA : Our friend Angela has been at her job for many years and is in danger of losing it...please grant her peace of mind that all things will work out for the best in whatever direction You may lead her. Also, Angela's Dad had a seizure in the recent past and there is constant concern for him because of this and other health issues.  We once again ask you to hear the prayers of so many that care, and watch over this loving father and husband. 

BOCAQUEEN/SUSAN : Lord, Please remember Susan's Mother who has suffered for 8 years with a dibiliating cough and who also has a Brain Anuerysm. Both of Susan's sons have very high blood pressure and we pray that there is no danger to them from reprecussions of this pressure. We also ask for Little Stephanie who has Hydrochephalis and numerous other health issues. Lord of Mercy, we know that Stephanie's battles are far from over but we come to You, the Master Physician, asking to please, heal this child of all her many afflictions and give strength and comfort to those who love and care for her. Also, we pray for healing for Susan's little cousin Angela who has severe Autism. We also ask that You heal our friend Susan from the symptoms she is suffering with from her Graves Disease and Severe Hyperthyroidism.

BOZENA : Please Father, continue to give healing to her ankle that has had many surgeries. May Bozena have success with weightloss as it is important towards getting her Diabetes under control. Lord, please bless our wonderful caring friend for her good works...she is a testament to Your way.
 

Clays_Buddy/Liz.... Loving Father, our dear friend Liz has lost her battle with her illness, ALS, but has now gained everlasting peace.  She meant so very much to us, and has touched all of our lives.  We now pray for her family: for Eric, her dear husband that couragiously faced this illness with Liz and was there for her all the way.  For her son, Blake, we pray that he will carry his mother's loving memories his whole life, and remember all the wonderful things she taught him raising this fine son.  And we pray for Liz's Mom, Lauretta, and the rest of her family as they deal with their terrible grief.  May memories and knowing she is now in your loving hands bring comfort to them all.


claysjoy/Kris :Most gracious and understanding Father, we know you hear each and every prayer...we come to You and ask You to have mercy and grant another request....our friend Kris is having her patience tried and is suffering within and needs your help to cope. Please, we ask that You embrace her with Your presence and calm her. Bring peace and serenity into her life , that she is in such need of. Thanks be to You O Lord.

CL4CLAY/EVELYN : Lord,  Our beloved friend  Evelyn has Hyperthyroidism and is suffering from many of it's symptoms , but is most worried about the Double Vision it is causing. Please Father, we ask that You stabilize Evelyn's condition and take away this  trouble with her eyes as it is also dangerous for her to get around. May you look upon our special friend with favor and bless her with all that makes for a good life...health, happiness and love.

claydevotee/Thea : Father,  please shower Thea and her loved ones with all of Your wondrous blessings.

CLAYFAN4LYF88/KIMMY :Lord, Our young friend is suffering with depression.  Please, lift Kimmy's spirits and take away all the pain she is going through. 

Claymaniac113078/Cindy: Father of Love and protector of all, we humbly beseech You to surround Cindy and her family with Your light, keeping all evil away and letting no harm befall this precious family. Burdens were many and we prayed that You would lift and ease the heartache.....and You did.  Loving Lord, we knew there would be only one set of footprints, and there were, for You  carried them through this trial and gave Cindy and her family strength and comfort. Thanks be to You O Lord. Please, bless Cindy and her loved ones with, health, happiness and lots of love.  We give thanks and praise for Your bringing an end to the turmoil that had been faced by this wonderful family.

CLAYMANIAC2000/JANET : Merciful Lord, we ask for healing for Janet's back pain and health issues.  May You watch over Janet as she lives alone and we worry about our friend.

CTlovesCLAY/LINDA :Lord of Mercy, dear Linda is suffering with many health issues and her eyes are of particular concern.   Please, heal her of all these woes. Father, please give Strength and comfort to our friend as she also cares for her Mother and Mother-in-law. It is most difficult and exhausting being a caretaker, but such a pure and selfless act.  Also, we ask for healing FOR both these women who are ill. We ask that you bless Linda with nothing less than health, happiness and lots of love.

DUDLEY5 : Heal our friend from her cancer Lord, for You are the Master Physician with whom all things are possible. Thank you dear God for bringing Dudley safely out of her surgeries and we ask that you give her strength, comfort and hope to believe that she will *~*SoOoN!!*~* be through with all this heartache and fear.
Also, prayers are being sent up for her beloved son who is a Pilot...Lord, You surely know the nature of what he is in urgent need of.  Please, watch over him , keeping him safe from all harm and give his family strength and comfort during this difficult time.

fhmmany :Bless our friend dearest Father, and protect this lovely person , her husband Lewis and all her loved ones, from any ill. May happiness always surround Frankie and her beloved family.
Grant peace, prosperity, and especially good health to this generous, warmhearted and caring lady. May You heal her granddaughter Laney, from all her ear problems.

FLAKENFORAIKENINFL : Lift our dear friend's spirits as she struggles with personal issues. O most merciful Lord, please help our friend with the heavy burden she is carrying at her job, this is the time she would need to see just "one" set of footprints.....please Father...Carry her through this. Lord...we also ask that you watch over  her husband Roy, her daughter's and parents as well .

forever_clay/Amanda :Please, most merciful Father, guide Amanda, Your precious Child, to a place that will make her happy and whole. Let her realize she has many who care and are concerned for her and her wellbeing. Give Amanda Hope, Comfort and craddle her in Your Loving arms. May whatever is missing or difficult in her relationships at home be healed and replaced with unconditional love and acceptance.

Geraldine/Charlene:  Father in Heaven, we come to you on behalf of our sweet friend Charlene and her family.  We ask that You watch over them always keeping them safe from harm and all evil.  We especially are worried about Charlene's son who is suffering severe depression.  Lord, You alone can lift this mans spirits and help him through these trying times.  Heal him and bring sunshine, laughter and love back into his life.  May this family be filled with Your Spirit and turn to You for all their needs.  We thank You for hearing all of our prayers . We know that You answer them in Your own time and in Your own way, knowing what is best for us.

GLORY/DIANE :Lord, we worry so about our special friend.  She struggles in many areas of her life, and we ask that You intervene and ease her burdens.  Keep Glory healthy and provide her with all that is necessary for her to get through these trying times. We also thank You for bringing Diane's son and family back to the States safely where they can be together with their loving Mother. Tim is a missionary who has lived his life doing your will Father and spreading Your word  and now he, his wife and their new baby girl have relocated back here to the States.  Tim has not found a place, as of yet, to continue doing Your work.... Please direct this family where they can best serve You O' Lord. 

GRAMMAof6/BARB Father, we thank You for the Protection You gave to Barb's son-in-law who was overseas in the military and that You bought him safely home. We are ever so grateful to her family for their sacrifice as he was away to protect all of us and our country. May You grant Barbara and her family peace, health and happiness.

Havinaclayaffair/Lora :  Father, thank You for sending us this special friend.  May she and her family be blessed with all the good things life has to offer...for it is through You that they come. We ask that You surround Lora with Your Love and Light , protecting her from all evil.

Heater/Heather :Lord, our friend Heather has been trying so hard to lose weight ,like so many of us, please give her the perserverence and strength to follow through and keep to a regimen. Also, at this moment Heather is dealing with a lot of stress at work.  This should be a temporary issue, but prayers always ease everyones burdens and so we come to You on behalf of our sweet friend.

HER/JAYNE :.Dearest Lord, we prayed to You asking for our dear friend Jayne to be in a position where she would find happiness and strength and Lo and Behold You have once again answered our prayers. Father, in all Your mercy You brought a wonderful man, by the name of Kirk, into Jayne's life. Kirk has given Jayne love abounding and treats her with kindness and respect, and all things that were missing in her life for so long.  Soon, the Two shall become One, and we ask that You continue to bless this union. Our prayers are also continuous for Jayne's Dad and healing from his cancer and his knee replacement. Jayne's younger brother also has had health issues and our prayers are with him as well. Thanks be to You o Lord!

HOUSTON/COLLEEN
Most merciful and loving Father, You have answered our prayers yet again by blessing Colleen and Scott with beautiful twin girls. Abby and Annie have bought such joy and happiness to this family. However Father, as You know, little Annie had been suffering from Seizures and possibly has developmental issues......Please, we ask You to heal this precious little girl. Father, we also ask that You Heal Colleen's brother who is paralyzed on one side and give strength to his family as they care for him.  It is most difficult being a caretaker and dealing with the heartache as well. Bless this family and provide them with strength and courage.

ILCLAYMATE/ANGELA :  Bless Our friend Angela for all the joy she brings to us each day. May You shower this family with Your gifts of health, happiness, love and prosperity.  Also we ask that You heal Angela's husbands shoulder and keep him free of pain.  Watch over litlle Nicker's as he is truly a special little boy who is loved by all.

ILOVETOWRITE/SHANNON :Father, may You send Shannon the Support of her family when needed and remember that our friend is in need of Your Guidance.  Shannon has had many medical issues as of late and we ask that You heal her of all things that are intrusive to her wellbeing.  Also, please continue to help her with her weightloss. May she always find Enjoyment in her writing and have the talent necessary to be accomplished in it. May she always remain devoted and Continue the study of Your Word. We thank You for leading Shannon to this new job that she is enjoying so much.

JAN : Jan finds joy in her artwork and gives such joy to others through this form of expression. May You grant her Success in her business. We are all thrilled that You opened her husbands heart to Your love and hers. Also, we thank You, for helping their son, by leading Him to a good place dear Lord.

JJ/Joyce: Father, we come to You with hearts that are both heavy and happy.  Heavy because we have been separated from our dear friend Joyce, yet happy, because she is no longer suffering.  Lord, we ask that you bring comfort to Joyce's beloved husband Alan, children, sister and family.  We know that Joyce is home at last and that You Lord, have a very eager angel recruit on Your hands.  Let the courage and grace that Joyce put forth be an inspiration to us all.  Father, this distraught family already bears too many burdens.  Lord, this family has suffered so much these past seveal years.. we IMPLORE You to heal their pain.  Joyce's Little niece Lauren remains in constant need of Your healing as well. Please, Carry them through these trials they must endure. Heal Lauren O Lord, if it be Your will, as you are the Master Physician.[/color] 

Judee/Judy:Dearest Lord, we pray for the wellbeing of our dear friend Judy and her family.  Keep them safe from all harm, and send extra protection to guard her daughters from any evil.  May Your unbounding gifts of health, happiness and love always be  blessings You grant this loving family.

JOJOFather, may You grant our friend the blessings of peace, health, happiness and love.

KCChristianforClay/Meesa:Most Merciful Lord, our friend Meesa is another one of Your faithful stewards who lives her life according to Your will and Your word.  Meesa has suffered much heartache in the recent past and she wants nothing more than to be able to find love and trust once again in her life.  We pray for her happiness and also for her health issues for she suffers much pain.  Also, her Grandmothers are both in need of Your healing.  We pray for Meesa, and all of her family.  We thank you for always hearing our prayers and we stay steadfast in our faith knowing You will answer them in the time and way that is best for us.

KENDALL/Dee :Most merciful Father, we thank you for sending our friend back to be with us...she was missed for quite some time.  We have asked that You watch over Dee and her health issues, especially the concern with her Blood pressure...and You have once again heard our pleas.  Thank You Lord for the mercy you show to us all.

LORRAINE : Most merciful Father, we aks that You bless Lorraine with good health, good friends, and lots of love.  Our friend's son Jaime is in a lot of pain right now...please, Father...guide him and help him thru his trials and may they be resolved as quickly as possible.

LadyC/Kris : Lord, our friend Kris has experienced a horrendous situation in her own home, her daughter was a victim of abuse by her very own father...please, O Lord...comfort and heal both Kris fron this past hurt and find the true love and compassion of someone who is deserving. May you give them strength and help them to lean on each other through their journey to be healed. Surround them with your light and protection from all evil. Thanks and praise to you O Lord.

LiftClayUp/Carol:  Most merciful and Loving Lord...we once again come to you with heavy hearts.  Our friend has lost the fight against her Cancer. We asked You to ease Carol's pain and hold her in Your loving arms....and You did just that....You have taken away ALL her worldly pain and taken her back home to a place that knows no pain or heartache,  only beauty resides there.  At this time though, her family is in pain dealing with their separation from their loved one.  Please, give them strength and comfort at this time of mourning and may they always remember to celebrate Carol through all of their lives.

MARILYN : Bless her in all her endeavors. Continue to allow our friend to share her humor and warmth with so many who are proud to call her friend. Marilyn has gone through many trials in her life and has come out shining...May you continue to be the steady Anchor in her life and may she enjoy good health and lots of love.

MOONSHOT/MICHELLE :Father, we ask that You allow this lovely young woman to have a fresh start,  and find love and happiness in her new surroundings. We thank You for sending work Michelle's way and may there be even a better position to come to her one day *~*SoOoN!!*~*.   And lastly, but never least, Father, help our friend as she is in need of healing in her life....please, Look upon Michelle with favor and mercy.

Pepe :Lord,  our special friend Shirley suffered collapsed lungs last year.  She is doing so much better Father, but it is still difficult for her everyday.  Shirley is also upset at the weight she has gained from medications. Carpal Tunnel is another issue that causes much pain and difficulty for our dear friend. Please, lay Your healing hands upon this wonderful woman and restore her to the best health possible.  Also, we ask that You keep our friend safe from all ill and enrich her life with all that would bring her happiness.

PHILLYLUVSCLAY :Most merciful Lord....Please heal the stomach problems that our special friend is suffering with. Father, Our friend  has gone  thru a trying time in her life in the recent past...please, continue to bring her peace and comfort from the pain of the memories of how her family has sufferend beyond the trials of most. May she Continue to have a beautiful spirit which she shares so richly with everyone here. Continued prayers for her dear sister Cathy in her everyday challenges. And prayers for Philly's mom that she remain healthy as well.

Prissy :Lord, May You Continue to bless Prissy with the talent she has playing the violin which brings joy to so many. Heal her painful knees, dear Father, for they have been bothersome for much too long. Prissy's husband Skip also suffers with back pain and our prayers are for him as well. Father, You are most loving and kind to those who come to You and You give to all who come in the name of the Lord.

sjlogghe/Sarah :.Blessings for our friend and may she always be the kind and loving person she is today.

SASHA :Lord, our friend is still quite saddened over the passing of her beloved Father.  Please, reinforce the knowledge that Dad is not gone, but just separated temporarily from his loved ones, and is "living" to the fullest in the most beautiful of abodes. Please hear our prayers and lift the sorrow from her heart. May You Bless her for the friendship she brings and may she find joy in all aspects of her life.

songbird457/Renee: Heavenly Father, at this time, please give Renee strength to deal with the personal issues she is facing.  She has gone through many ups and downs this year, as a result of a broken engagement.  She feels she is at a crossroads, and needs to make decisions to put her life back on track now.  We know that only YOU can give her the answers she needs, and that your will be done in the process.

SPIKEE AND HAPPYHUBBY : Lord, You have created a beautiful union between these two very special people..... May you protect our friends from all ill and shower them with much joy and happiness in their lives. 

TAMMY Dearest Father, our friend is in need of your comfort and guidance, please take away the anxiety she is feeling and the freedom to be able to adapt more easily to new situations as they arise in her llife. Also, we ask that you bless Tammy with happiness and success at her job and may she excel there. Please, as for all of us, bless Tammy, her Children ,her parents and all her loved ones with health and well being. Sean, Tammy's son is getting over Mono...we ask that You continue to heal him and to restore him to perfect health as quickly as possible so he can return to his beloved Track and excel in his college studies.  Thank You dearest Father.

TESSIE :May she find peace and contentment in whatever path she chooses.

WOODSTOCK854 : We ask that You heal our beloved friend's painful leg.  Bless Debbie for bringing us all together and making this whole community of friendships possible. Please give Protection and direction to her son who now is in college,  as well as all others in her family.

WORDSMITH/LYNN : Father, our dear friend is overworked and overwhelmed.  Lynn needs Strength to fulfill her multitasking and we ask that she may lean upon You for You are the only crutch that can support this heavy burden. May You grant Lynn the gift of health, and aid her with her weightloss attempt . May You redirect her brother's life which has been on a downhill decline since the passing of their Mother almost 4 years ago. May his new "surroundings" be a blessing in disguise.  Father, there are no mistakes, You have led him there for a reason...may it turn his world around and bring happiness back to this hurting family.

ydebi/Debi:Father, You are all powerful and we give Praise to You Almighty God for the beautiful baby granddaughter You have given to our friend. May You look upon Your servant Debi, and her family, with utmost favor, and continue to Bless them in all areas of their lives.
Most merciful Father, once again one of Your children is in pain.  We come to You on behalf of Debi's brother, Andy, who suffered a head injury many, many years ago.  Andy has struggled through the years but was always able to pull through. Please, let Andy feel Your ever-abiding presence and have the will to continue on knowing that there are so many who love him and need him.
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ILOVETOWRITE /SHANNON HAS SENT US THESE LOVELY QUOTES:

And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another : and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching" (Hebrews 10:24-25).


"Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life" (Proverbs 4:23).
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.......and from me,


Give me eyes Lord, to see hidden tears,
Help me to comfort those filled with fears.
Give me ears, Lord, to hear the plea
Of those who depend and rely on me.
Give me strength Lord, for those, weaker than I,
To share their burdens and not ask, "WHY?"
Give me courage,Lord, to forget pain from the past,
To know in Your arms, I can find peace at last.
Give me wisdom, Lord, to plant the seeds,
In those who question what this world really needs.
Give me Your grace, Lord, for it's only through You
I can find the insight to know what to do.
Give me hope, Lord, when new challenges begin,
Through a joyful life, that comes from within.
Most of all, Lord, as You taught from the start,
Just give me a kind and loving heart.

Shirley Wlodarczyk

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Lord, You are kind and
forgiving, most loving to
all who call on You.

Psalm 86.

May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord
be glad in these works!
Psalm 104:31

My finger's getting tired of hitting redial to vote.  :para

 :wave Cindy!!!  :hugg  You found us even though I hadn't sticky-ed the topic yet!!!   :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy

YES, a new apartment, I am sure you are excited to see it!!!!!

WELCOME EVERYONE TO SESSION 115!!!!!
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Are you voting for Phil???  :wink
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WELL I HAD TO STOP BY AND SAY GOOD NIGHT AND SWEET CLAY DREAMS IN OUR NEW HOME.  IT IS SO HARD TO BELIEVE HOW MANY YEARS WE HAVE BEEN TOGETHER AND THE HONEY THAT BROUGHT US ALL HERE.

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OUR ONE TRUE LOVE TODAY, TOMORROW AND FOREVER.

I WILL SEE EVERYONE IN THE MORNING SAME TIME SAME STATION.

HUGS
RAINEY

BTW....I haven't read back and you may have all said this already....BUT

CONGRATS TO FRANKIE ON WINNING OUR NCAA POOL!!!!!   :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap

I was WAY behind, but it was GREAT fun.   :bouncy  Thanks to Lindsay for setting us all up, and I would LOVE to do it next year!!!!!!!!!  :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy
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Yep! He totally gave us a shout out tonight! He mouthed "I love you guys!" and his wife made a sign thanking us.  :bouncy

Lorraine - You are SO right.   :hugg  Today, tomorrow, and forever.   :clayfan
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I think he will be safe. 
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Woody- I don't agree with who left on DWTS either.  Ok and I was just making sure you got it.  Thank you for telling us that Frankie won the NCAA pool.

Good Night Rainey Sweet Clay Dreams.

Frankie- Congrats on winning the NCAA pool.

I agree.  There were several who were worse.   :bang

I have a few more things I HAVE to do tonight...and I am getting tired.  So I am headed off.  I hate to start a new session and run.....but if I don't, I won't get the other things I need to do done.

I'll see the morning crew here bright and early!!!!!

Sara - Take care of the night crew, as always.   :wink :hugg
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Woody- I know, it is ashame the good dancers get voted off, and the bad dancers stay.  I will take car of everyone for you and for Frankie.  Good Night and Sweet Clay Dreams.

Thanks, sweetie.   :hugg :bigsmile
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Your welcome Woody!

Oh gosh! The NCAA pool ... I totally forgot about it after Georgetown and UCLA lost.

Congrats Frankie!!! :clap :clap

I am here worn out but here. Having some changes at the hospital we have been outsourced. Right now I still have a job. I being supervisor I will most likely not lose my job.  Many changes though. As of right now no one will lose their job. Basically we will wear their uniforms and be transfered to their insurance. I am off for bed.

Lindsay- I love your new avie.

Shannon- I am sorry about the changes at work.  Good Night and Sweet Clay Dreams.

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Shannon - Glad your job is safe! Hope the transition is smooth for everyone.


Thanks, Sara. It was time to move beyond the snowman. :lol

Goodnight Everybody. See you in the morning.

Janet- I love those pics you posted.  Good Night and Sweet Clay Dreams.

Lindsay- Your welcome and yes I think we are done with snow for the year.

Hey all. Summery time.

Thanks Woody for the new session!

Be safe in the storms.

Congrats to the FL team.

On DWTS I like Joey, Lalia, Ian, Apollo, John and I do like Heather.

Boca-Good to hear Nicki is doing better.

That's great some guys are interested in dating her.

Clay said there was rumors that he could make a guest appearance on Jericho but it wasn't true. He loves watching the show and wants us to tune in.

Charlene-Have a nice ride with your mom and brother.

Sasha-Congrats on 7000 posts! :cheer2

Beautiful blends.

Pepe-Hope your foot feels better. Take it easy.

Frankie-Have a nice lunch out with Lewis.

That's good you got AC in your car back.

Congrats on winning the NCAA Pool!!!

Prissy-What a cute picture of baby Taylor with the stuffed bunny.

Scary about the coyote in your backyard. Hope they catch it.

Carol has to be a big part behind Clay coming to Texas and OK.  :angel1

Have a good day planting.

Jan-That's wonderful 2 of your paintings will be on display in Italy.

Tammy-Enjoy your jewelry.

Jerry-Great pic of you pretending to be scared.  :lol

Thanks for the pics and info.

Drive safe in the storms.

Janet-Hope your ex- hubby has a quick recovery from his surgery.

Glory-Good luck with your diet.

Rainy-That's good your employee training went by fast.

Krista-Have fun at the kickball game.

Lindsey-Good luck with your interview next week.

Thanks for the People.com interview with Clay. Great interview.

How excited he is going to do a new CD soon. Yeah!!!  :bouncy

I bet it will be out by next year hopefully early. :cross

He's not missing anything if he's not watching AI.  :lol

Shannon-Enjoy the rest of your day off.

Good luck with the changes at work.

Michelle-You shouldn't feel guilty for seeing a another man. Hope your date goes well on Thursday.

Cindy-Just a few more days til you are in NC.  :bouncy

Saw more clack from the auction at the Gala. Clay is so cute and so funny.  :lol

Thanks for the gorgeous pics of our man Sasha, Jan, Janet and Meesa.

Prayers for Boca and her daughter and her whole family, Alli, Thea and her family, Philly's mom, Prissy's niece's baby Taylor and Kristy and her family, Linda's mom, JJ's Lauren and her son's baby and her family,Jo Ann's mom, Frankie's mom and Amy,Cindy's friend,Marilyn's Chris,Meesa's grandma and her BIL, Michelle's father and her brother,,Kris and her family, Glory's mom, Tammy's mom, Woody's hubby and anyone getting bad weather and anyone else that needs them.

Everyone have a Happy Hump Day!

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Good Night Tiffany Sweet Clay Dreams.

Good Night Everyone Sweet Clay Dreams.

Good early morning one and all, :wave

I got my computer back and none of my VIP files (Clay stuff) is missing. I was told by hubby not to venture to other sites that I’m not familiar with, I only visit Claymaniac, Amazon, and once in awhile I visit the CB. I don’t have time to be wandering all over the cyberspace. Of course, hubby did not believe me, but I’ll survive.


How is everyone? I hope you all had a nice day yesterday; I’m looking forward to what Wednesday might bring.


Lindsay thanks for bringing the People link to us. I so agree with Clay, AI is like a drug, there was a time when I couldn’t think of anything but AI. This year I have not watch the show – not even once, and I am so happy that AI is out of my system. I can’t wait to hear more about this new album.


 :wave Woody, Frankie, Janet, Evelyn, Krista, Heather, Jan, Boca, Glory, Bozena, Sasha, Tammy, Marilyn, Shannon, JoAnn, Jayne, Angela, Spikee, Geraldine, and the rest. :wave


Corbet you are correct, age is a state of mind, my mind tells me I can do anything, :yes but my body screams, “Are you out of your mind?”  :lol :lol Joking aside, my 83-year-old friend and neighbor always tells me that she thinks she is still twenty-five.


Today I will tackle my closets, junk mails and if my body is up to it, I might add the garage of things that needs done today. I cannot stand all the junk mail that I receive on a daily basis. If I cannot tend to it in a week, it can become a nuisance. If I can just throw them in the recycle bin with our names and address still attached to them things will be much easier, but MIL and hubby gives me a nightmare with their constant lecture regarding people who steal identity, social security and whatnot. Now I have nightmares if I mistakenly throw anything with our name and address still attach to it.


Carla, I love the entire sketch that you posted. You are one talented young woman.


Pepe, take care of that foot of yours, I hope you can find a medication that will make your foot problem go away, and don’t give up on Clay coming to Michigan yet.


Tiffany  :hugg  thanks for the summaries and the prayer for us all. It’s funny, I didn’t notice that it was a pup on a poll, I though it was a panda. Panda and bamboos go hand in hand, so I assume it was a panda. I may need eyeglasses to see.


Prissy, you are so right; by the time you get use to Clay’s beard, it will already be gone. How many of Clay’s concert will you attend this year? Have fun Clay trekking. BTW, I love the Easter basket that you posted, how did you make Clay’s picture appear on it?


Lorraine, I love that you call your granddaughter “Catherine” now, I was taken aback when I read it, then I realized who Catherine is. So, how is Catherine doing? I agree with you, Clay will always be number one to us now and forever.


Meesa, thanks for sharing those photos with us.


Linda  :hugg , I have missed you. I will pm you tonight.


AC – I love the cartoon you posted. Nice picture of you eating cheesecake, you make me feel like having one too, but I will fight it. BTW, I used to watch KITT; many of my relatives in the Philippines believe that the car can really talk. And to tell them otherwise is useless as their minds are already made up.


Clay is looking great with a beard. I hope he keeps it for a while. If not, it doesn’t matter as I don’t much mind what he wears, what he does to his hair and what he adds on to his face.


Enjoy your day everyone.

Hugs to all,

Lolita

GOOD MORNING TAMMY & ANGELA  :wave
SNOW ON OUR WAY TODAY AND TOMORROW.
HOPE EVERYONE HAS NICER WEATHER WHERE YOU ARE. 

 :wave HAPPY HUBBY. SASHA, JAYNE, LORRAINE, JERRY, wOOSTOCK AND THE THE REST STILL TO COME.

HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY! :hugg

GOOD MORNING ANGELA, TAMMYKINS, GERALDINE, CINDY  :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave

LOOKS LIKE COLD WEATHER IS COMING OUR WAY AND MAY END UP WITH SOME WET SNOW AND SLEET.  LOOKS LIKE BACK TO THE EXERCISE BIKE AND AB-LOUNGER.

MY FAVORITE STILL IS JORDIN SPARKS.  I JUST THINK SHE HAS THE "IT" FACTOR BUT HECK WE AM I.  AS LONG AS I HAVE MY CLAY THAT IS ALL THAT MATTERS TO ME.

FRANKIE - CONGRATULATIONS FOR YOUR WIN :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2 :confetti2

ANGELA - LETS HOPE WE GET SOME GOOD NEWS REAL SOON AND THAT CLAY STILL LOVES THE EAST COAST.  CATCH YOU WITH AN EMAIL AT WORK.

TAMMYKINS - SLOW BUT SURELY.  GLAD YOU LOST A FEW OF THOSE POUNDS.  IT ISN'T EASY IS IT.  ONE DAY AT A TIME. 

SASHA - HOPE YOU ARE RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER.  JUST THINK IT IS HUMP DAY. 

GERALDINE - NO NICER WEATHER FOR US HERE IN CT.  LOOKS LIKE IT IS GOING TO LAST WELL THROUGH THE HOLIDAY.  HECK HOW IS THE EASTER BUNNY GOING TO MAKE IT TO MY HOUSE FOR CATHERINE. :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

CINDY - GOOD LUCK AND I AM SURE SAYING GOODBYE WILL BE VERY HARD.

LOLITA - SO GLAD TO SEE YOU POST.  CATHERINE IS DOING WELL BUT SHE IS GETTING VERY MOUTHY :bang :bang :bang  I THINK WE ARE WELL PASS THE TERRIBLE TWOS AND ARE WORKING ON THE TERRIBLE FOURS :lol :lol :lol :lol  I CAN'T BELIEVE SHE WILL BE FOUR YEARS OLD NEXT MONTH.

DICK - HOPE YOU ARE FEELING BETTER.  WE MISS YOU. :hugg

WOODY - THANKS FOR OUR YET ANOTHER HOME.  I THINK WE WOULD HAVE ALL BEEN REAL GONERS IF OUR SPECIAL OCD HOME NEVER STARTED.

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HUGS
RAINEY

WELL THE NEWS ISN'T UP YET SO I WILL HAVE TO CHECK IN FROM WORK.  CATCH EVERYONE LATER.

HUGS
RAINEY :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave

GOOD MORNING FRIENDS!!! :ghug

 :wave Lolita, ANGELA, Tammy, Cindy, Charlene, late night Tiffany, Sara, Linds, Janet, and ALL of our gang as you get here!!!!!

I have a VERY busy next couple of days.  Our church does a Sedar Supper on Maundy Thursday every year, and it takes a lot of preparation.  So I am tied up setting up tonight, and helping with the dinner immediately right after school tomorrow.  Just to let you all know where I am.   :lol  I feel like I will never catch up..... Thank goodness for Tiffany's summaries.   :bouncy 

I just realized I'm supposed to be tanning AND at the church at the same time tonight.   :bang  I guess I will have to change my tanning appointment.  I don't think I can do it at the church.   :giggle

I won't have my second graders at all tomorrow, so I have little Easter gifts for them today.  I will still see my first graders tomorrow, but it will be an EASY day.

Well...warning to all you East coasters.   :eek :eek :eek  It is 28 degrees here with a wind chill of 16.   :cold  Back to my winter coal today.  It's probably coming your way.

Janet - Thanks for the great late night decor yesterday!!!  :hugg

Lolita - Glad your computer is working again!!!  :clap  Hey...now you have an excuse to build up your Clack again.   :bigsmile :thumb

Tammy - I bought the white top with the blue denim jeans.  I'm not sure the top is my style....but the colors are pretty and I can wear it with other things, since I can't wear jeans to school.  But I liked the blue denim jeans the best, and you can wear those with so many colors.  I ALWAYS buy everything in yellow...I have SO much yellow, so I resisted and went with the white.  I thought it was a very good deal for 3 pieces.  I bet in the store I would easily have to pay that much for the jeans alone.  Is your spring break next week too???

Cindy - WOW!!!  24 hours!!!  I'll bet you are all excited, and a bit sad....so many emotions at once.  Enjoy your last day at work.   :hugg  Hope they throw you a par-tay!!!  :confetti2

Charlene - Are you freezing up there, too??? I can't believe I have to pull out the  gloves and ear muffs this morning.   :bang  Thank goodness I haven't planted anything yet.  I wonder how it will affect the perennials coming up.


Lorraine - Thank you.   :hugg  That means a lot to me.  Just two more days of work.....I am dragging my way through it....or that's how it feels.   :bduh

As for AI, my favs are the same.  I think Melinda is the most naturally talented one, for sure.  I like Jordin, too.  And I really like Gina.  I think Gina is the most marketable to tell you the truth, if they want a pop artist.  I think all 3 of them should get contracts, for sure.  LaKisha is falling out of my graces, and none of the guys really appeal to me.  It was VERY difficult watching Blake sing Mack the Knife last night.  NO ONE can sing like our Clay!!!  :clayfan

Time to get ready....still have a few things to do that I didn't finish last night.  I was trying to send my Avon order on my computer last night and I literally fell asleep in the chair.   :lol  How pathetic is that.... :roflmao
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Good morning everyone! Hope you have a wonderful day. Love ya!

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 :wave Meesa!!!  :hugg
Hope you have a great day!!!

happy hubby - Hope you will be feeling better soon.   :hugg

 :wave and  :hugg everyone!!!

Time to  :moped
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Woodstock - yes it is freezing here too!!
I was thinking the same thing. I just took a walk around my yard yesterday and everything is coming up so well, keeping my fingers crossed they will be ok.
Better dig my hat, gloves, scarf & coat, can hardly believe it turned back into winter weather! Stay warm. :hugg
Lorraine - Crazy weather for this time of year. Hopefully it will be nice for Easter. I know what you mean, my CODY is so worried that the bunny isn't going to stop here at my house. Please bundle up and stay warm as well. :hugg

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Good Morning!

Woody - thank you for Session 115!!!!

We had severe thunderstorms all evening and night - they are finally over. The satellite kept going on and off - I only got to the the recap performances on Idol. Jordin has been my favorite from the first. Malinda is talented, and I think she will get a contract no matter what. Lakisha has seemed to peak - she gives the same performance every week - good - but the same.  I only saw a couple of minutes of DWTS - but I did see who left.

I am shocked that I won our Basketball poll! How did that happen? I picked Memphis to win, even though I knew they wouldn't - I guess I won because I had picked Florida next. Thanks for the congratulations - it was the first time I'd ever participated in a bracket - and it was fun - thanks, Lindsay!  :hugg

Lorraine and everyone else in the NE - Clay is coming to New York, I see - that is not far from Ct - don't give up hope yet!

And, Lorraine - yes, I do wish we were heading in the same direction toward Clay - I'm afraid that all of those who want the NC concerts won't all get tickets - I think, from what I have read, that the whole Clay nation wants to go to those 2 concerts!

Happy - you are not here, so your cold must not be better - feel better soon!

I'm off to the grocery store - have to get the food for this weekend, and do not want to wait until the store is crowded Saturday!

Have a great  Hump Day, everybody!

LORRAINE, just saw Cindy's post.  Boy I really must have missed it.  Is CLAY putting out a new CD soon???????

PRISSY, I saw your post about all the flowers you bought, I always buy Dianthsus (sp).  Where ever I move to I plant them.  In Tennessee they only bloomed in the spring and spread like wild fire but when I planted some here in Michigan they bloomed all summer long as long as I clipped the dead blooms on them.  They smell wonderful, one of my all time favorite flowers.  I have a lot of spring bulbs up and would you believe we are supposed to get between 1 and 3 inches of snow by tomorrow with a low of 19 degrees.   :bang

DUDLEY, keep that chin up and try and smile, make the boss wonder what you are smiling at!!!   :lol

MICHELLE, I am so hoping you will like this man you are going out with this weekend.   :hugg

We are going to lunch on Thursday. I'm sort of panicking about it because although he's a very nice guy there's no physical attraction. I don't see him in that light at all. I know things change but I'm not attracted to him romantically. There's no ~zing~ like there is with HB.

:wave Hey all!

I'm not sure if this was posted here or not.  Still on vacation so I'm kinda behind.

New concert date....

Pepe ~ this was mentioned in Clay's latest People article.  You can read it all HERE (http://www.claymaniacs.com/forums/index.php?page=50).

THANK YOU MISS CLANDY FOR THE INFO ON CLAY'S CD!!

MICHELLE, Some of the better romances start out with good friendships.  No you do not feel that hot spark right away but it just grows naturally with getting to know the person.  I think that is the best kind.  I will be waiting to hear about your lunch out!!

Well, I see another session of the OCD is up and running.  We sure do talk a lot, don't we?  It seems the pages just fly by.

A very good morning to everyone.

Lorraine - Don't work too hard. I've been to the pizza shop every day this week. That's because we've been busy.

Well - Off to clean and then get ready to head out.  See you all tonight.

Good Afternoon!!

Woody, thank you so much for our continued new homes where it's all about friendship, love for Clay and each other. :cmrox

Lorraine, I like Jordan a lot too.   When the heck is spring coming???  I want the sun. 

Frankie, and here's another congratuations for you for your win! :purpbana :purpbana   Did you get enough for Clay trekking?
I remember thinking years ago, that I would almost sell my house.  Wow, good thing I cleared my head on that one. :lol

Happy, I hope your cold is getting better.   I left you soft nice hot soup.  Now it's your turn to pick something up. 

Cindy, wow, only 24 hours.  It is so hard to believe.  It's like one of our sisters is leaving us, but I know you will be back.  It just seems strange.  Well, lots of joy in your new place. 

Lolita, so glad to see you again!!!!!!!!!!!  I got a virus once and had to buy a whole new computer.   I still take too many chances sometimes, but I usually only go to places I want to research.     I don't even save as many pictures of Clay that I used to.  I had hundreds!!!!

Evelyn, why are you so busy this week?  Is the holiday's?   I thought you were busier on the weekends.  Hey, that is good news though.  Keeps the $$ flowing and everyone smiling.   Are you going to Debbie's for Easter.

Pepe, I see that you are still having trouble with your foot.  I am so sorry you have to go through that pain again.   Maybe hubby could just eat sandwiches so you can stay off of it.  I hope the doctor will give you something to help it.  Maybe he did.  I haven't read back.   :hugg

Michelle, Pepe is so right.  Sparks can fly later.   It's hard to find a good man sometimes and that is really important these days.   No loss in trying.   Just keep going.  Variety is the spice of life (when you are single.)  :wink

Clandy, thanks for the People Cd info again.   I can't wait to see his creativity.   I just want him to stay in the music industry.  He looks like he is ready to conquer anything and everything right now.

Off to the races.

SO ARE YOU HOPPING ALL THE WAY.  IT FEELS MORE LIKE WINTER THAN SPRING.  MAYBE IT IS SANTA CLAUS THAT IS COMING AND NOT THE EASTER BUNNY. :lol :lol :lol

Lorraine, ok, well, I have been wayyyyyyyy too good, so Santa better be good to me!!!!!  I need some rewards!! :bouncy

Hi to everyone I missed earlier.   Bye!!

Tammy,  :yay for losing two pounds, the five pounds should come off easy now that you know what not to do. You really don’t need to lose weight, you probably look better with an added seven or five pounds on you.


Woody you are right, I can now add more clack to my VIF (very important files). Take care of yourself – don’t work too hard.


Lorraine, it seems like century ago since I was four, so I wonder if we become mouthy at that age. It’s probably just a phase; she’ll grow out of it. BTW, we are having a summer like weather again, this past couple of nights we went to sleep with windows and a door open. I am happy for this warm weather; however, I am afraid of what summer will be like this year.


Linda so glad to see your post, I have lost many clacks with viruses; there are three of us using the computer but for some reason I always get the blame. Not fair. I will try to pm you tonight.


Happy Birthday Boca,  :birthday enjoy your day! :hb1 :bday1


 :wave Evelyn, Clandy, Frankie, Pepe, Shannon and the rest who will be stopping by.

Hugs,

Lolita

RAINEY, I was on for a few minutes this morning but I didn't post. Just checked here and the ANN and then got off because I was waiting for my daughter to call me but she didn't call till about 20 minutes ago. Also my legs have been hurting me really bad today. It is weird because it feels like the way they  used to hurt when I was a little kid and my grandmother always called it "Growing Pains" but I know I am not growing now. I finally rubbed them with alcohol and they feel a little better.
Where did it say that Clay called Sanjaya? I didn't see that. Was it in the Peopls article or did they just make that up?  If it is really true I think that is sweet of him.
Well I am going to get off of here again and watch the rest of my soaps. I have to run over and vote for Jericho again before I get off. I'll talk to you guys later.

 :wave Lunchtime check-in.......

Lolita - I forgot to say earlier that I'm glad your computer is back - I worry about going to so many unknown sites all of the time looking for Clay news, but we do have a good virus blocker, and we keep it updated - hopefully, that will keep our computer from crashing. even with this, we once had to take our computer in to be cleaned of viruses - they never got to our files, but they were there!

Shannon - I also forgot to say that I hope all is well at work - things always change at jobs, it seems - hope the new changes work out for you.

Cindy - you are almost in North Carolina!  :purpbana I hope you and your family will be very happy there!

I'm hoping that Our Honey will make some magazines this week - I know he will be on the  People cover (They better write a good article about him!), but I hope he will be in others, too, and I hope they are good mentions. His opinion on Idol has been mentioned on several of the News services. I can't believe that he is not watching at all - he keeps mentioning other T.V. shows (The Office, Jericho), so it looks like he would check in with Idol  (don't expect him to be glued to the screen) just to see what is going on this year.

Back to work.......

Hi.  :wave The students beat us in kickball yesterday. We were winning until the last 2 innings.  :bang But it was a lot of fun and a great bonding experience.

I was happy with who was voted off of DWTS. I really didn't like that couple. Still love Joey, Lalia, Apollo and Ian, as well as Billy Ray. On AI I wasn't blown away by any of them, except for Melinda. I think the bottom 3 will include Phil and Hayley with Hayley going. Still can't call anything on Sanjaya as to when he will be gone. Let's hope it's soon.  :lol

Hi Frankie, Rainey, Lolita, Pepe, Evelyn, Linda, Glory, Clandy, Michelle, and Janet.  :wave

Alright - I'm happy - just got back from the mail box - Clay and all of the other Idols are on the cover of Y'all Magazine this month  - April/May issue. There is just cartoon drawings of them, and Clay is not front and center, since he was not a "Winner", but he is there - the second time this magazine has featured the Idols (the first article is why I subscribed, and I have subscribed ever since - It is a great magazine!) this magazine can also be found at Walmarts. I'm off to take pictures and to get it posted in the Magazine Thread!

EDIT - Hey, Krista - I think you may be right in your Idol predictions - I was thinking about Haley - funny how things change from year to year. She is so much like Katharine McPhee (not quite as good a voice) that I think that hurts her this year -  I hope we don't have any more storms and I get to watch the show tonight!  Sorry you lost kick ball  :lol I used to love to play that!

Hi Linda - Don't know why the shop has been so busy, but you know I'm glad that we are.

How have you been, honey and what concerts are you planning to go to.  So far, I'm going to Dallas and one of the Florida ones.

Ok - now I'm off for sure.

Have a great day at the Shop, Evelyn!

Philly just announced the Tulsa concert in the ANN - but it shows on the Oklahoma web site the same day as the Grand Prairie concert!  :bduh

Here are my Y'all pictures, for those of you who do not go to the Magazine Thread:



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Frankie, I really hope we don't lose Grand Prairie because I love that venue and it was the only place I thought I would be able to take pictures.
 :cross

Frankie, congrats on winning the basketball poll, :cheer2 :yay now how are you going to spend that money? :wink Thanks concerning my computer being back, you would not believe how many times my computer had crushed in the past, and each time I lost all my files and of course, I get all the blame. Funny, even before I learn to use the computer I still get the blame when something happened to it. When I visit my space, my computer always goes ballistic, so I don’t even try visiting it anymore.



Krista I agree with you, I am not sad of who was voted off last night, of course, the basketball player should have been voted off, but I guess he has more fans. I am not a fan of Lisa (?) but I was surprised that she was on the bottom two. So, are we going to have a female winner for this year’s Idol?



Miss Evelyn, you have been so busy lately, relax once in awhile.


AC – are you still sleeping?



I have to go finish-putting winter clothes away, the junk mail are also waiting, I see you all later.

Hello to everyone :wave

Hugs,

Lolita

FRANKIE - WELL THAT ONLY LEAVES WHAT TWO MORE CONCERT DATES LEFT.  DARN IT CLAY DOESN'T LOVE ME ANYMORE. :bawl :bawl :bawl

I sent an email to the Brady Theatre , and just got one back saying that they were told July 7th for Tulsa - and that they will not change it until they hear back from Clay's agent (I posted the exact quote in the ANN)  - wonder if the agent made a mistake, or if something has happened to the Grand Prairie concert? I know a lot of people have already bought plane tickets to Dallas!

lolita - I don't think I won anything for winning the basketball  Poll - I think it was just for fun! Maybe I should go over to the brackets and check just to make sure!  :lol

Lorraine - don't give up yet!

I cannot believe that it is still snowing up north!  :jaw maybe if I go outside and take some more garden pictures you will all come down to visit me - I bought our Easter ham this morning, and we are going to dye and hide eggs - all of you bring the children in your family (or family members who still like to act like children)  and come on down!  :ghug

Back to cleaning the guest room - I've thrown so much stuff away,  and have organized so much craft stuff, that you are beginning to be able to walk in there!  :clap

Hello everyone,

I have a day off of work tomorrow and the office is closed on Friday, so I'm going to have a long weekend.   :purpbana  I think by Dodge Caravan finally died.  The transmission went and we don't think it's worth getting it fixed, so I may have to go looking for another vehicle very soon.  I'm still hoping Clay schedules something close to Pittsburgh, PA.   I'm almost ready to leave work for the day, so I'll say goodbye to all and have a wonderful evening.  I wonder who is going to get knocked off on AI?  Bye for now.

Debbie

HELLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!! Does anyone remember me???? I just wanted to pop in and say hello! Hope everyone is doing good and I think about ya'll all the time! I even come lurk and not post!!

I can't wait for the tour! So far I'm going to all the Florida shows! Got tickets for Orlando already! Closets he's ever been to me. And it's at the hard rock. I was surprized at that one!!

Anyways hope everyone is doing good!

Love you all and miss ya!  :hugg

 :wave JOYCE.
I just came back on to check and see if anything is going on. I am going to get off and eat dinner and rub my legs with alcohol again. They are hurting again. My back is in fairly good shape. I have  the old hurting that I have all the time but that other terrible pain is still gone.
I will be back later on.

Good Afternoon!

Skip and I did some work and planting in the yard today.  We also just sat outside and played with the dogs and talked about which section of fence needs to be replaced next!!  Always a new project!!

I am perplexed about the Tulsa date being on the same day as Grand Prairie!! :scratch  Hopefully, the Tulsa date will be changed.  To drive from Houston to Tulsa in one day would be hard.  Also, the pre-party for Grand Prairie is in the works.  Lots of us have our hotel reservations (which, of course, can be cancelled).  We are just geared up to go from Houston to Grand Prairie.

Krista,
I hope they straighten out the 07/07/07 concerts quickly!!  If Tulsa is on the 9th or 10th of July,  I wouldn't mind a trip up there!!
I was not surprised who left on DWTS;  just not enough of a fan base and not that great a dancer.

Dudley,
You are the one who can usually find out what's going on?  HELP!!

Pepe,
The man at the nursery said a lot of good things about Diantus.  He said even though they are an annual, in our area they come back the next year.  I have planted them in pots, but may get more for the yard.   The nursery man also said I should pinch off the blooms for a bushier plant!  That's hard to do!  :para
I hope you do not get snow!!

Michelle,
Don't be surprised that you don't have feelings for the new man.  You are still dealing with your feelings for HB.  Don't worry about it, and just think of it as a nice lunch with a new friend.  But keep yourself open to new feelings.

ClayHeart,
Good luck in finding a car that you like.

Lolita,
It's good to have you back posting more.  I did not create the Easter Clay graphic.  Someone emailed it to me last year.  I thought it was cute!!
I am going to two, maybe three of Clay's concerts:  Houston, Grand Prairie, and maybe Tulsa! :bigsmile

Shannon,
It's always hard when changes take place at work.  I'm glad your job is safe.

Janet,
You are posting pictures!!! :clap  I thought you were having problems with photobucket!  I'm glad it worked out!

Lorraine, Tammy, and Linda,
I hope that we hear about a CT concert for you soon!

Cindy,
Now a lot less than 24 hours and you will be in NC!!  Very exciting! :bouncy

ANGELA,
How are you doing?  I enjoy reading about the jewelry you make.  Are you through with snow for the year?

Charlene,
More snow for you, I see!  Spring will be here soon!  It is supposed to get cool here, but not freezing.

Happy,
We are all missing you and your Clay Juice!  :juice  We are having to just drink whatever's in the refrigerator!!

Woody,
You are having cold weather, too.  And a long Easter weekend.  And you still have a Spring Break to look forward to.  I am not watching AI, so I'm glad I did not hear anyone else sing Mack the Knife.  Clay really nailed that one!

Meesa,
I loved the pictures from the Gala.  In the group shot, I knew all but a couple.  You should be receiving something in the mail from me soon.

Frankie,
Congratulations on your win!  We also had storms around us;  tornado warnings, too.  No problems for us, though. I only saw the beginning and the very end of DWTS because the news interrupted for a long period about the weather.  I don't think we will get below the upper 30's, so I think our plants will all be OK.

Evelyn,
We may have to start calling you the Pizza/Cookie lady!   I hope you take time for yourself, too.  When we retire, we get busier! :wink

Linda,
I think you are the one who likes this chocolate emoticon! :choc  Have you seen this one of the chocolate bunny getting smashed? :bop
That's not a nice thing to do to a perfectly delicious chocolate bunny! :lol

Joyce,
Hello and I know you will enjoy all of that Florida Clay Trekking!!

I hope everyone has a great afternoon and evening.

I am off to Church supper shortly, then I will watch LOST later this evening.  

Hugs to all,
Prissy

Lolita, here is that Easter Clay again!

CLAY IS GOING TO BE PERFORMING IN HOUSTON ON FRIDAY JULY 6TH AND AT THE NOKIA ON SATURDAY JULY 7TH....CHECK OUT THE OFC AS CLAY SAID TO DO......

OKLAHOMA IS STILL EVEN IN QUESTION AND AS CLAY SAID - UNTIL IT SHOWS UP ON THE OFC IT ISN'T O'FFICIAL.....








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Calendar of Events: Nokia Theatre At Grand Prairie  
Nokia Theatre At Grand Prairie
April schedule as of Wed, 04/04/07*
 Red = On sale on the day specified   
 
 
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1  2  3  4  5
7:00 PM
MY LITTLE PONY LIVE! The World's Biggest Tea Party  6
2:00 PM
MY LITTLE PONY LIVE! The World's Biggest Tea Party
7:00 PM
MY LITTLE PONY LIVE! The World's Biggest Tea Party  7
10:30 AM
MY LITTLE PONY LIVE! The World's Biggest Tea Party
2:00 PM
MY LITTLE PONY LIVE! The World's Biggest Tea Party
5:30 PM
MY LITTLE PONY LIVE! The World's Biggest Tea Party 
8
4:30 PM
MY LITTLE PONY LIVE! The World's Biggest Tea Party  9  10  11  12  13
10:00 AM
Bela Fleck & the Flecktones

On Sale
10:00 AM
Seal

On Sale
8:00 PM
O'Jays  14
10:00 AM
Norah Jones

On Sale
 16
10:00 AM
Clay Aiken  
On Sale
10:00 AM
Hippiefest: the Turtles Feat. Flo & Eddie, Iron Butterfly and More

On Sale 17
7:30 PM
Mannheim Steamroller  18  19
8:00 PM
Diana Ross  20
8:00 PM
Latin Kings of Comedy  21
8:00 PM
Aretha Franklin 
22  23  24  25  26  27
8:00 PM
Jamie Foxx  28
4:00 PM
Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage
7:00 PM
Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage 
29
2:00 PM
Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage
5:00 PM
Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage  30  1  2  3
7:00 PM
Heaven and Hell  4
8:00 PM
George Lopez  5
8:00 PM
Rickey Smiley 
*For the most up-to-date schedule be sure to visit the Nokia Theatre At Grand Prairie page on Ticketmaster. 

 
 

Tulsa's doable!  :shappy

                                   I JUST GOT IN FROM WORK I AM OK JUST SOME ISSUES THIS A.M. I AM TRYING TO DEAL WITH. HOPE THE SNOW STAYS AWAY FROM MY HOUSE,THE WIND IS COLD AND BLUSTERY,HAVE TO TURN MY HEAT BACK ON.

                               THANKS FOR MISSING ME, BE BACK AFTER I FIX SUPPER.

Prissy :hugg thanks for posting the Easter Clay graphic again, Clay fans are sure talented. Wow, I’m jealous that you will be seeing Clay three times this year, perhaps even more. I hope you win a meet and great in one of those concerts. BTW, I know what you mean, when we owned our own home, there is always project to think about.
 
 :wave Lorraine, Frankie, Janet, ClayHeart, and Dudley.

 :wave Linda, Glory, and AC when you get here.

Be back in a bit,

Lolita

Miss Glory we always miss you. :hugg Sorry that you're having cold weather again.

Hugs,

Lolita

:hugg :hugg

                                        THANK YOU LOLITA :hugg :hugg

            MICHELLE I SECOND WHAT PRISSY SAID IN FACT I THIRD IT. :hugg :hugg

 :wave

Going on a late real estate appoinment with Lewis out to the Lake - I'll ketchup here later, and will have to read the Idol thread to see who leaves - have a good evening, everybody!

FRANKIE, It wasn't photobucket I was haviong problems with it is this computer. I always saved my pictures in the computer and then took them to Photobucket and I didn't know any other way to do it but I found another way to get the pictures to Photobucket.
I hope they get the Nokia/Oklahoma snafu settled quickly so you guys will know if you are coming or going.
Don't forget Jericho. It is coming on right now. PLease watch it for Clay.

WELL I FINALLY PULLED MYSELF OFF THE COUCH.  COULD HAVE STAYED THERE ALL NIGHT. :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol  I DID MANAGE TO GET MY EXERCISE IN SO THAT WAS GOOD.

FRANKIE - I WON'T GIVE UP UNTIL ALL THE DATES ARE POSTED ON HIS OFFICIAL SITE.  I WILL HAVE TO BE OKAY.  IT JUST ISN'T MY YEAR.

DEBBIE - I THINK WE ALL WANT A LITTLE CLAY. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy  OR A LOT. :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy

JOYCE - HERE THERE STRANGER.  YOU MAY NOT BE AROUND BUT WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU. :hugg

PRISSY - THANKS FOR THAT.  CLAY NEVER FORGOT US BEFORE BUT MAYBE THIS TOUR IS DIFFERENT AND THERE AREN'T PLACES HE CAN BOOK AROUND HERE.

JANET - HAVE YOU CALLED THE DOCTOR TO SEE WHY YOU ARE HAVING SO MUCH PAIN IN YOUR LEGS.

GLORY - THERE YOU ARE.  I HAVE BEEN ASKING ABOUT YOU ALL DARN DAY. :hugg

LOLITA - WELL AT LEAST WE WILL BE SEEING CLAY ONCE THIS YEAR.  MAYBE NEXT YEAR WHEN HE COMES OUT WITH HIS NEW ALBUM HE WILL BE TOURING AGAIN.

TAMMYKINS - HOPE YOU HAD A GOOD DAY.  I AM POOPED AND HOPE I CAN MAKE IT TO SEE AI AND WHO GETS BOOTED.  CURIOUS YOU KNOW.

ANGELA - HOPE YOU MADE IT HOME SAFE AND SOUND.  MAYBE YOU AND HUBBY ARE PLOWING.

SASHA - YOU TOO MY FRIEND.  HOPE YOU ARE HOME SAFE AND WARM.   :hugg 

HEATHER - WORK, WORK AND MORE WORK.  I GUESS SOMETIMES REAL LIFE ISN'T FUN.

RAINEY,  I haven't called the Dr yet. This is the first day this has happened and I just figure it is another sign of old age. If it lasts long I will call him.

Are you watching Jericho?

Lolita. Thanks for asking about my hand. The doctor took the heavy dressing off and they removed thr stiches. Its healing well and they tell me I won"t have the constant pain now. I hope you enjoy your concerts, did you say you are going to 3? WoW!!! I"m still working on them. Hugs, Corbet

Corbet, :hugg so glad your hand is healing. Constant pain is no more, good for you. I wish I could go to all three concerts in California as all three are only an hour drive from my home, but hubby won't put up with it, so I'm happy to be able to attend one. I hope you get to see Clay at least twice this year.



Good night Lorraine, Woody, Glory, Prissy, Michelle, Lori, Tiffany, Evelyn, Sara, Carla, Boca, Tammy, Linda, Angela, Janet, Bozena, Jan, Marilyn, Pepe, Lindsay, Heather, Jayne, Sasha, Cindy, Meesa, Frankie, JoAnn, Spikee, Geraldine, Lora, and the rest, you all have a good evening.

Hugs,

Lolita

I am happy.   

 Good evening everyone!! I'm heading off for work in half an hour. We had a huge drop in temperatures over night. When i went into work last night, it was 61...when i left work this morning at 7:15 it was 39. It's 32 right now...so i'm bringing out my winter coat again for the next few days. This Saturday i'm going out to try and get the concert ticket to George Jones i was making reference to the other day.

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German released album

I was hoping Tony would sing tonight...anyway, his performance would've caused me to tune in Idol.

Janet: I can probably guess why you're happy :yes

I have a PM to read and then i'm gonna get ready for work...

:dust :dust

Miss Janet could you share your happiness with us? :wink


Hugs,

Lolita

LOLITA, I sent you a PM.

 :wave

We stopped at the office to do a couple of things - no T.V. here - I'll read the Idol thread later, or one of the kids will call me!

Janet - feel better soon - if this just suddenly started, call your doctor just to make sure it is not serious.

corbet - glad to hear your hand is healing well.

I'm sure Oklahoma has made a mistake on their site - maybe they mean August 7! I'm sure it will all get straightened out - probably by tomorrow.


AC - have a good night at work!
 :hugg to everybody else - I'll try to check back before bedtime.

Well just stopping by to say goodnight.  I am disappointed with AI  :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang  The wrong people are sure going home.  I won't say anything else.

Time to get under those covers and dream of my honey.  That will make me happy.

Good Night & Hugs
Rainey

Janet thanks, and I understand. Have a good night.

Good night Frankie.

AC - who is Tony?

Good night Sara.

See you all tomorrow.

Hugs,

Lolita

LOLITA,  Jerry has gone to work but Tony is Tony Bennett. He worked with the kids on AI this week and Jerry was hoping he would sing but Ryan said he had the flu.

Good evening my OCD buds!!! :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy

EIGHT MORE HOURS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It was a long and tough day at work today.  My boss was so sad and her tears got to me.  I have built such a great relationship with her.  The funny thing is I have a gut feeling that she will end up in Raleigh with me.  She is from France and has absolutely no family in the U.S.  She is the controller of all the Honeywell's in North America.  She could get a job anywhere. 

I also had a long chat with mom.  She kept saying "I guess I have to let you go now".  She was hoping I could've gone to her house tonight, but I worked until 8:00 tonight. 

I look forward to seeing my husband tomorrow.  I have missed him this week!! He told me he has set up my computer down there, so I will let you all know when I get down there!!

This morning when I went out to my car is was SOOOO cold.  I called Rob and asked him to tell me again how warm it was down there.  He told me he was in shorts and it was at least 70 degrees at 7:30 in the morning!! It was only 37 up here and rainy and windy. 

 I was disappointed with the Idol results tonight, but I won't be a spoil sport! :lol 

So how is everyone tonight?

Goodnight Everybody. I'll talk to  you tomorrow

Starstruck - It's so beautiful in NC. I want to go back ... and I will in August. It was cold here today as well.

Cindy - if you are still here, have a safe trip to North Carolina - I'm afraid it won't be warm enough for shorts this weekend - even down here we are in for an Easter cold snap - but it will be a lot warmer than where you are now! We have been having shorts weather for the last couple of weeks, and I've even had the air conditioner on this week, but it is going to be long sleeves (no coats) this weekend, and no air conditioner! I am so excited for you - I hope you will love your new home. We were very impressed with North Carolina when we went to the Social - it was this time of year (the last week in March), and everything there was in bloom and just beautiful!

Funny that Lorraine just mentioned dreaming aobut Clay - that is something I have never done until last night! I kept dreaming I was late for a concert (it was not in Houston - it was in Beaumont, Texas in my dream  :lol ). I kept waking up just enough to tell myself that it was April, not July, and that I had not missed the concert, then I would go back to sleep and dream the same thing! This happened several times!  :bduh :lol

I'm going to say Good Night to the Night Crew early - have fun if you are staying up!  :ghug

                             WELL I GOT ALL TOASTY WARM LAYED DOWN AT 7 WENT TO SLEEP JUST WOKE UP. BOY WHAT A MISTAKE. :roflmao :roflmao

                          WOKE UP THINKING ABOUT PRISSY NOT SURE I THANKED YOU FOR BRINGING FAITH'S PICTURES OVER LAST WEEK. BOY AM I SLIPPING. :hugg :hugg THANK YOU.

                         CONGRATS TO CINDY WELL AM GOING TO TRY AND GO BACK TO SLEEP. I EVEN MISSED IDOL RESULTS. HAVE TO CHECK IT OUT.

Hey all. Summery time.

Woody-Good luck with getting ready for your dinner at church tomorrow.

Thought Melinda, Jordin, Gina and Chris were on the best on AI last night.

I was thinking of Clay sanging Mack the Knife when Blake sang it. Like you I can't hear anyone else sing what Clay has sang.

If Sanjaya doesn't go tonight, I think it's going to be Hayley. At least I hope so. Sorry it was one of your favs.  :hugg

Charlene-That's crazy you are getting snow. Stay warm.

Frankie-Congrats on being 1 place in the basketball pool!!!!

Thanks for posting the Clay mention in the Ya'll magazine.

That is strange the OK concert date was listed as the same date in Dallas, TX. The OFC would had said something if it was changed. Just a guess that it could be on the 8th.

Prissy-Good luck with getting a new fence in your backyard.

Enjoy the dinner at church.

Tammy-Congrats on losing 2 pounds!!!

Janet-Sorry your legs are hurting. Hope you feel better.

That's good to hear your back is better.

Rainy-Crazy you are getting snow and sleet too. Be safe driving.

Dudley-Congrats on being smoke free 200 days!!!!

Thanks for all the info.

Krista-That's funny the students beat the teachers with the kickball game. Glad it was all in good fun.

I did like Shandi on DWTS but Leeza was so much better.

Welcome Lolita.

Glad you got your computer back and thank goodness you didn't lose anything.

It looked like a puppy to me in that pic.

corbert-That's good your hand is healing well.

Michelle-I do hope it works out you can at least be good friends with that guy.

Joyce-It's great to see you come in whenever you can.

That's great you are going to all the FL concerts and Congrats on your tickets to the Orlando concert!

Cindy-Good luck with your last day at work. I'm sure it most as been tough to leave your boss and co-workers.

Tomorrow is the day!!! :woohoo So excited for you. :hugg Have a safe trip.

Thanks for the gorgeous pics of our man Rainy and Meesa.

Prayers for Boca and her daughter and her whole family, Alli, Thea and her family, Philly's mom, Prissy's niece's baby Taylor and Kristy and her family, Linda's mom, JJ's Lauren and her son's baby and her family,Jo Ann's mom, Frankie's mom and Amy,Cindy's friend,Marilyn's Chris,Meesa's grandma and her BIL, Michelle's father and her brother,,Kris and her family, Glory's mom, Tammy's mom, Woody's hubby and anyone getting bad weather and anyone else that needs them.

Everyone have a good Thursday.

Goodnight Everyone and Sweet Clay Dreams. :dust :tobed :claydream(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p105/tiffanyaiken28/NECKLACE2.jpg)

Good Thursday morning everyone, :wave

 :wave Evelyn, Prissy,  Krista, Pepe, Tammy, Boca, Lindsay, Bozena, Angela, Heather, Jan, Lori, Jayne, Lora, Meesa, Sasha, Marilyn, JoAnn, Spikee, Michelle, Shannon, Dudley, and the rest. Enjoy your day everyone.


Woody, I know that you will be busy today; I hope you have some help with the supper preparation at your church. Take care and don’t try to do it all.


Tiffany, as always thanks for the summaries and the prayers for us all. You were correct, it was a puppy on the poll, but I did not pay attention, I assumed it was a panda since it was hugging a bamboo poll. :bduh


Lorraine good morning, did you have a toasty dream of our honey last night? :wink If not, you can try dreaming of him again tonight. :shappy :yes Have a good day at work; I hope it will be nice and warm in CT today.


Cindy, are you finally in North Carolina? If you happen to see Clay around, please give him our love. :wink


Good morning Miss Glory, try to have a nice day today.


Corbet good morning when you get here, it’s warm and sunny here in California, and you must have a summer like weather as well.


Frankie it’s funny that you are dreaming about being late to a concert in a different place, now you have to stop thinking about those tickets. I have to put mine away in a safe place, as I am afraid that if I keep staring at it I will end up misplacing it.


Janet, thanks for letting me know that it was Tony Bennett to whom AC is referring to, I love him as well.


AC – would you really watch AI if Tony were to perform? Tony must be in his 70s, but the man still has the voice. Good luck getting George Jones tickets. Will you be attending Clay’s concert this year?


Linda my dear how are you this morning. I hope it’s not freezing where you are.


Hugs to all,

Lolita

Good morning Tammy, Cindy, Angela and everyone else waking up.

Tammy:  Im am really upset with Idol they need to change their voting, I wont be wathching anymore if this keeps up.

Angela:  I think the Easter Bunny needs to borrow Santas sled.

CIndy: have a safe trip, Im sure you and your family will be happy thre.

Well im off to work, i have snow to contend with this morning :bang  have a good day.

Sasha

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AI should be all about the talent...... not about hair  :bang :bang   the true Idol



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GOOD MORNING LOLITA, TAMMYKINS, SASHA, ANGELA, CINDY :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave

YEP THIS IS MY FRIDAY AS WELL.  I COULD HAVE SLEPT THIS MORNING.  ALMOST DIDN'T EVEN HEAR THE ALARM.

TAMMYKINS - I AGREE WITH YOU ABOUT AI.  THE MUST CHANGE THE VOTING PROCESS.  ISN'T THIS ABOUT TALENT AND THE VOICE.  SET ANOTHER PLACE FOR ME WILL YOU.

CINDY - HAPPY TRAVELS.  I AM RIGHT BEHIND TAMMYKINS IN LESS THAN FIVE YEARS HOPEFULLY.

LOLITA - I WAS HAVING SOME WERID DREAMS BUT THEY WERE NOT OF OUR HONEY.  UNTIL HE TELLS ME HE IS COMING TO CT., MA OR R.I. I AM UPSET WITH HIM.  ONLY KIDDING.  IT JUST ISN'T THE EAST COAST'S TIME THIS TOUR.

ANGELA - CATCH YOU WITH AN EMAIL.  YIKES SNOW.  I THINK WE ARE GOING BACKWARDS INSTEAD OF ON TO SPRING.

SASHA - THANKS A BUNCH FOR MY EASTER CARD. :hugg  THANKS FOR THE CLANDY.

DICK - HOPE YOU ARE FEELING BETTER.  WE MISS YOU.

WOODY - I WAS VERY DISAPPOINTED THAT GINA WENT HOME.  SORRY BUT HALEY'S LEGS KEPT HER IN THE RACE AND AS FAR AS SANJAYA WELL I HAVE GIVEN UP ON THAT ONE.  THANK THE GOOD LORD I DON'T VOTE.

JANET - HOPE YOUR LEGS ARE FEELING BETTER TODAY.  PLEASE CALL THE DOCTOR IF NOT.

GERALDINE - HOPE YOU ARE RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER.  IT IS LIKE BACK TO WINTER HERE. :bang :bang :bang :bang

GLORY - I SEE YOU FELL ASLEEP PRETTY EARLY LAST NIGHT.  CATCH YOU LATER FROM WORK.

LINDA - I WILL TRY AND CALL YOU DURING THE DAY TODAY.  I HAVE TO RUN OUT FOR LUNCH WITH THE BOSS AND SOME BUSINESS CLIENTS. 

FRANKIE - WELL IT IS ALMOST THE END OF THE WEEK AND STILL NOTHING COMPLETE WITH THE TOUR DATES.  MAYBE TODAY.

HUGS
RAINEY

Good morning everyone.

Lots of snow on the ground and cold this morning.
 :bang

 :wave happy hubby, hope you are feeling better soon. Miss you, and please stay warm with this cold weather. :hugg

Tammy  :wave Still waiting for better weather so I can start walking again.  I will get some exercise today tho, my son is coming over for the day, we are doing some spring cleaning, Yep, even with the snow out there.  :bigsmile Enjoy your exercising today.  Have a great day. :hugg

 :wave Angela,  Seems like I have gotten to be the late, early bird, must be the weather.  Good to see this morning.  Have a good day. :hugg

Sasha  :wave Your wonderful pictures woke me up.  It's a still  a nice way to get up and see them. Enjoy your day. :hugg

Lorraine

 :wave Are you ready for the bunny to hop it's way through the snow?  Did you get the snow too?  Have a good one, my friend. :hugg

Woodstock
 :wave To you when you get here!  I checked all my things coming up in the yard, so far they are ok  :bouncy  :bouncy It won't be long and we wil have the nice spring weather we are waiting for.  Have a great day. :hugg

 :wave Jerry.  Be careful going to work tonight if your roads are a little slippery, they are here this morning.

Have a wonderful day everyone still to come here this morning!

GOOD MORNING FRIENDS!!! :ghug

 :wave Lolita,Tammy, Cindy, ANGELA, Sasha, late night Tiffany, Glory, Frankie, and all the gang soon to get here!!!  I'll bet Lorraine is typing away right now!!!

As predicted, I never even got on the computer last night.  I walked in the door just as AI was coming on, loaded the dishwasher, and had to boil 3 dozen eggs for the dinner last night.  Older son called. By the time all was said and done, I was a goner.

AND I started to peel the eggs, and the first one didn't peel well, so I ate it, and it wasn't done all the way through!!!  :bang So I had to put them back on. Then it was TOO late and I was too tired to peel them, so they are still waiting for me.  I'll probably do some this morning and finish on my lunch time.

I have to go straight to church to help after school, and I have no idea how late I will be.  Unless I fall asleep when I walk in the door, I will check in tonight, as I am SO behind. 

We are getting all the cold weather here, too.   :bang  It snowed here yesterday, too.  Just flurries, but it was NOT a pretty site in April.  AND I got a bad wind burn on my face from bus duty yesterday morning when it was freezing out and the wind was blowing like crazy.   :bang  I put so much lotion on it last night, I'm surprised you can see my face this morning.   :lol  It looks better today, but back to the buses this morning.   :naughty  It's not nearly as windy today.

The GOOD news is that after today, I am on Spring Break for a week!!!   :wheee :wheee :wheee  Too bad it's going to be cold.   :cold   But I am SO ready for the week off.  Now I have NO idea what I am going to wear for Easter in this weather.   :shrug

I also have a VERY easy day today....just three students....all the rest prep time....but I have a lot to do, but most of the day to do it.   :bouncy

NEEDLESS TO SAY...I am VERY upset about AI results.   :bang :bang :bang  I  :cry :cry :cry  right along with Gina last night.  She was one of my top 3 and should be.  My daughter decided last night that she is through watching it....and I am with her.  I cannot stand it anymore. And I know Idol didn't vote her off, but their stupid voting policy did.  So I DO blame them.  The only good news is that she will be on the tour, and I am glad she mentioned it last night.  She was the only one like herself in the competition, and believe she will have a big following with the younger crowd. She is more contemporary.  I am hoping that she will be noticed on the tour and get a contract like so many Idols have recently.

Tammy, ANGELA, and Sasha - I SO agree that Idol is a joke now, and I'm not laughing.  I think Gina was really shocked, and should be.  Who would have guessed that one???  With the likes of Sanjaya and Haley still there, it is just ridiculous.  We know who is voting for Sanjaya, but who the heck is voting for Haley???  :shrug

Tammy - I no longer get HSN on my cable, but used to.  I liked Adrienne's products, and some others.  Don't like the hosts or their selling tactics nearly as well as QVC, though.  Did you know that Connie Stevens used to be with them (HSN) with her Forever Spring beauty and skin care line, and she left because they were getting too pushy.  She spoke of it in interviews.  I think they have had to tone down.  But I am a QVC junkie, and have stuff from all their categories, I think.  I think most of my clothes and shoes are from them.  We'll have to compare notes sometime.  I know Dudley, Bozena, and Pepe like QVC, too.   :bigsmile

Tiffany - Thanks for the  :hugg , and here's one for you.   :hugg  I really needed that after watching Gina leave AI last night.  Crying helped, though, to let out my frustration.   :bang

Cindy - I hope you are having a safe trip right now on your way to your new location.   :hugg  Hope you have the Clay music blasting!!!  :bigsmile

Frankie - Too funny about your dream.   :roflmao

ANGELA and Sasha - It's PJ day at school, so you both could have just rolled out of bed and come to work with me.   :bigsmile

Lorraine - Are you right behind me???  I think I have been typing for about 20 minutes...

S*rry for such a  :blah   post.   :roflmao  I will have to try to catch up sometime tomorrow if I don't sleep til noon.   :wink

 :wave and  :hugg everyone!!!

Although it's PJ day....I'm not REALLY wearing PJs.  I am wearing U of IL sleep pants, t-shirt and big baggy sweatshirt, and slippers.  I think I will put some sponge rollers in my hair so I don't have to fix it.   :roflmao  I've done that before....

I'll check back in as soon as I can.   :ghug2
Woodstock :bouncy X115

Good Morning Lolita and Everyone, Yes! the weather here is beautiful now but I"ve been to busy to enjoy it. Florida winters are lovely but the summers are too hot for me. Have a great day everybody. Time to make the tea!

Lorraine - I knew you were right behind me!!!   :wave  Gosh, I HOPE it's not Haley's legs that are keeping her in the competition.  Well, we know it's not the voice, that is for sure.  I honestly won't miss it this season.  I may just tape it and watch only Melinda and Jordin, and NOT listen to the judges.   :naughty

Charlene - It's in the 20s this morning, and will be for the next few mornings.  I checked around yesterday, and I don't have too many plants up yet, but all the trees are in bloom, but I bet our high winds knocked most of them off.  I was worried about my peonies, as they are up, and I just love them.  I heard Duluth MN got 18 inches of snow yesterday.   :eek

happy - Hope you are feeling somewhat better.   :hugg  My cold is still dragging on.  I'm hoping to be able to be TOTALLY over it for Spring Break.  For some reason...these colds are worse this year.
Woodstock :bouncy X115

 :wave corbet!!!  :hugg
Glad you are having good weather.  I don't like hot weather, either.   :no  Hubby and I lived in FL when we first got married.  We lived in Jax...Navy, of course.  I LOVE Florida, and would like to come visit more often.  Enjoy your tea!!!
Woodstock :bouncy X115

Good morning everyone! Hope you have a wonderful day. Love ya!

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Just checking in before I do some things around the apartment. My legs are fine this morning. Maybe I was growing yesterday and didn't know it. I am going to check the ANN and then I will be back later. I hope the Nokia/Oklahoma dates get straightened out today.
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 :wave Meesa and lorraine!!!

Meesa - Glad Phil is safe, for your sake.   :clap

Lorraine - They are talking about AI right now on the Today Show and they are saying America is not ready for an Idol with a tongue piercing.  WHAT???????????????  That is the STUPIDEST thing I have heard YET!!!   I also heard them talking about Gina on Chicago radio this morning, since that is where she is from.  Everyone up there is very disappointed, too.

Time to  :moped  I have the rollers in my pony tail.   :roflmao  Am VERY comfy in my jammies.   :bouncy

HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY EVERYONE!!!!  For many of us, we have Friday off.  Can't wait!!! :bouncy
Woodstock :bouncy X115

 :wave Janet!!!  :hugg
Gotta go...
Woodstock :bouncy X115

                                     MORNING ALL FREEZING HERE I AM NOT SURE WHAT I WILL WEAR FOR EASTER EITHER I HAD A OUTFIT PICKED OUT BUT TO FLIMSY FOR 30 DEGREE WEATHER.

                                  I FEEL THE SAME WAY A LOT OF YOU DO ABOUT AI I THINK IT IS BECOMING A JOKE.I LOVE JORDIN TO WHAT A VOICE SHE HAS.

                                   I THINK I HAVE A DR APPT WITH MY SURGEON FRIDAY HAVING SOME ISSUES.I AM JUST TAKING THE DAY OFF WORK HAVE TO CLEAN THE APT, NOT SURE WHAT TIME THE KIDS ARE COMING TO PICK ME UP FRI OR SAT. GOING TO KY.UNTIL WEDNESDAY.

                                   FRANKIE WHAT DO YOU THINK OF A REALESTATE LADY WHO DOOES NOT ANSWER MY CALLS TO HER, SUPPOSED TO E-MAIL HER LISTINGS TO ME LIKE SHE SAID SHE WOULD NADA, GOING TO MEET HER IN KY, HAVE NOT HEARD A WORD FROM HER. I AM THINKING I SHOULD CHANGE AGENTS HOW ABOUT YOU. :roflmao :roflmao :roflmao

                              WELL HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A GOOD DAY BE BACK BEFORE I LEAVE FOR WORK.

 

Janet, do you take cholestral medicine? I do and have had very bad leg pains for some time. My doctor has changed my medicine several tims.  Right now I am off all the medicine and have found a lttle improvement. I reallu sympathize with you because the pain can be pretty bad. Please go to the doctors soon.

Morning everyone - I haven't read any back pages, they just seem to fly by.

Lorraine - have a good day.

Good morning Glory .  Have a nice day, honey.

Hi Woody - this site just moves so fast, doesn't it?  I love it!!!!!

Ok - better try to get something done.

Good Morning!

We awoke to a nice cool morning!  We are going to go out and do some more planting and yard work while it is cool.  We are moving some plants around and making room for new plants!

Our neighbor just came over complaining about Shadow and Sandy barking!  :para  We have to let them out sometimes and they like to run and bark for a little while.  We are going to try a choke collar and maybe a muzzle to see if that helps!  I wish that house wasn't so close to us.  Here they have a double wide lot and they built their house right next to our driveway and this is where the dogs like to run and play.

Do any of you have any suggestions for us about the dogs?



For some reason, I was just not interested in Idol this year.  This is the first year I have not watched.  I just lost interest.  It looks like, I chose the right year to stop watching.

Like Lorraine and all of you, I have my Idol, Clay, and other favorites from past years, Kelly, Carrie, Katherine, Kellie, and a few others.  

As I said in other posts, Idol needs to take a lesson from DWTS on voting., a limit of 11 votes by phone and a limited number on line and the judges vote counts as a certain percent, too.


Happy,
Still missing you and your delicious Clayberry juice. :juice  I hope you are feeling better.

Woody,
Spring Break is here for you and a long weekend!  Enjoy!

Lorraine,
Speaking of Friday the 13th.  That is the day for the pre-sale for Nokia Clay tickets, and this Nokia concert will be my 13th Clay concert!  :hypno

Everyone still having snow and winter!  Hang in there.  Spring is trying to get to you!

Hugs to all and have a great day!
Prissy

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MORNING ALL!

I SURE MISSED CHECKING OUT EVERYTHING ON MY COMPUTER WHILE I WAS AWAY. IT WAS SO NICE AND WARM IN FLORIDA AND NORTH CAROLINA, AND I CAME BACK TO COLD AND RAIN.

GUESS I GOT SPOILED.
RALEIGH IS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL PLACE-LORRAINE, WE SHOULD START PACKING NOW!! J/K

DIDNT GET TO READ EVERYTHING BACK BUT I WISH CINDY A SAFE TRIP EVEN THOUGH SHE HAS ALREADY LEFT

HOPE EVERYONE IS FINE, AND I WILL CATCH YOU ALL LATER!


LOVE YOU ALL!! :hugg :hugg

 :wave

It is twenty degrees cooler this morning than yesterday! - 49 degrees instead of 69 at 7 a.m. I feel like it is already afternoon - I've gotten everything ready for a closing this afternoon, and have paid the bills.

Lolita - I recommend making a ticket shrine for your refrigerator! i have one - a sort of frame made of Clay pictures that hold my tickets, whenever I have some - it makes me smile everytime I pass the refrigerator and see tickets in the Shrine!  :lol

Tammy, Angela, Sasha, Lorraine, Prissy, and others - maybe this year will teach AI that they do have to have a voting limit - and this mess is the judges' fault for ever putting Sanjaya through to Hollywood anyway.

Cindy - I am thinking about you as you drive today - we will all be waiting to hear that you are safely in NC!

Angela - can't believe that you and Charlene are in the snow again - hope it melts soon.

Woody - you are so busy - good thing you have Spring Break next week - so does Amy - and she needs it, too.

Glory - there are too many real estate agents around for you to be ignored - you need one that will pay lot of attention to you - especially since you may be buying something long distance!

Prissy - if your dogs are not barking at night or when a day sleeper is trying to sleep, and if they are not barking all day long, you neighbor should not complain. I have a feeling that your dogs are not out enough to be barking a lot. We have not lived close to a neighbors house in many years, but i do know that many people have had success with a spray bottle of water in training dogs (a short spritz when they are doing something wrong - such as chasing cars). I do not like choke chains - our girls always just responded to a sharp "NO!" when they were doing something wrong - maybe, since you live in a subdivision, an obedience class would be good. And, Shreveport just said it will be down to freezing there on Easter morning - looks like we will be covering the 12 tomato plants Lewis insisted on setting out! We will also be covering the new flower beds we planted at the office - everything else here is under cover and will be O.K.

 I am trying to decide whether to wait until after the closing to let PaPaw go with me to pick up the Wild Baby, or if I should just go ahead and go down early, shop a little on my own, and pick her up by myself. the Easter Bunny is coming to her daycare, so I can't go down to get her really early. Anyway, if I disappear, I'm gone after my baby!

I hope Team Clay gets the Texas/Oklahoma mess cleared up today, and that they announce the rest of the concerts.

 :hugg To everybody - have a great Thursday - see y'all later.

CORBET, Yes I do take medication for my cholesterol but my legs are fine today and that is the only time that has happened since I was a very little girl and like I said my Grandmother always said it was "Growing Pains" but I am sure it couldn't have been that yesterday.  If they ever hurt like that for 2 or 3 days then I will call the Dr. but I think it was just some kind of weird thing that happened.
WOODY, Glad you have a week off. Anyway I think that is what you said. Then how many weeks of school are left?
I can't wait to hear the final numbers from Saturday night. I am so happy for Clay. I just love  him so much that I want everything he does to turn out perfect and it seems like that did.
Did anybody see Elliot on JK last night? I have to say I am not crazy about that song but he seems so happy that I am happy for him. I want to hear him sing "Whiter Shade Of Pale". I love that song.

The Rabbit and the Blonde  

A man is driving along a highway  and sees a rabbit jump out across the middle of the road.


He swerves to avoid hitting it, but unfortunately the rabbit jumps right in front of the car.


The driver, a sensitive man as well as an animal lover, pulls over and gets out to see what has become of the rabbit.


Much to his dismay, the rabbit is dead. The driver feels so awful that he begins to cry.


A beautiful blonde woman driving down the highway sees a man crying on the side of the road and pulls over.


She steps out of the car and asks the man what's wrong.


"I feel terrible,"  he explains, "I accidentally hit this rabbit and killed it."


The blonde says, "Don't worry."


She runs to her car and pulls out a spray can. She walks over to the limp, dead rabbit,


bends down, and sprays the contents onto the rabbit.


The rabbit jumps up, waves its paw at the two of them and hops off down the road.


Ten feet away the rabbit stops, turns around and waves again, he hops down the road another 10 feet,


turns and waves, hops another ten feet, turns and waves, and repeats this again and again and again,


until he hops out of sight.


The man is astonished. He runs over to the woman and demands, "What is in that can?


What did you spray on that rabbit?" The woman turns the can around so that the man can read the label.


It says..


(Are you ready for this?)





(Are you sure?)



(It's definitely a Blonde Joke!)


(You know you could just click off


and not read the punch line....)


(You can still delete it)


(You know you're gonna be sorry)


(Last chance)


(OK, here it is)




It says,


"Hair Spray -


Restores life to dead hair, and adds permanent wave."
Happy Easter!!!  

NCG showed up at work at 9:00 this morning to ask where I wanted to go for lunch today (we're going at 2pm). :eek

I told him I didn't know as it was only 9am and I wasn't hungry. Then it was just awkward. He said he'd be between meetings about 12:15 and he'd call to see if I had a craving or had decided yet where I wanted to go.

:eek

eager much?

Now I'm a little freaked out :para

Good late morning everyone, :wave

I posted at twelve last night while waiting for my son to get home. I always worry when he is out there late at night. He got home right after I post and we had a little conversation about school and then we say good night. I was out as soon as my head hit the pillow; I did not even know when my husband left for work. My nephew knocks on my door to let me know that I only had thirty minutes to get ready to take him to school. I didn’t have time to change, as I have to make breakfast, lucky that my nephew eat oatmeal, so he had oatmeal, toast and milk. I leave the house wearing my robe.

Woody  :hugg so sorry about your busy night, last night, too bad we can’t buy eggs that are already peeled. BTW, I have a few reasons why I stopped watching AI, the very first one is the one that I like always get voted off, I hate being disappointed year after year so, I stop punishing myself by not watching the show, and I’m glad I did.


Corbet, so glad you are having a nice weather as well, I’m with you, I don’t like hot weather, California’s summer can get very hot and I’m almost afraid what summer will be like this year. I wish I can drop by and join you with your tea. :wink


Glory, I am not a realtor but if you haven’t heard from this lady, that means she is not interested, look for someone who will give you his/her time, 24/7.


Lorraine so sorry you did not dream of our honey last night, not to worry, you will dream of him one these nights. :wink


Prissy, I don’t have any suggestion about the dogs, do they bark late at night? If they only bark for a little while, it should not be a problem, as dogs will bark. I hope your neighbor is not one of those people who complain about everything.


Frankie I like your idea, I’m off to make a ticket Clay shrine. :lol


Cindy, enjoy you new home. I wish I could move to NC as well. Don’t forget to give Clay our love when you see him. :wink


AC- sleep tight and good late afternoon when you get here, I usually see a couple of posts from you in the morning but I haven’t this past couple of days, are you working on a new song for Rainey and the rainmakers,  :yes or a skit, perhaps. :yes


Linda where are you? Try to have a nice day and once in awhile stop and smell the roses. :hugg


Janet thanks for sharing “The rabbit and the blonde,” I was hoping it was something else instead of just hair spray. Oh well that’s what makes a joke funny as we try to find a more difficult solution. Take care of your leg;  :hugg I hope it was just a one-time thing.


Moonshot you’re cracking me up. :lol Of course, he is eager, he has been waiting to go out with you for a long time and now that you decide to go out with him, he is probably beyond belief. Don’t freak out yet, you might learn today that this guy is for you. Have fun and don’t forget to share all the details with us. :wink

Hugs to all,

Lolita

Hello!

I have been polishing the furniture in our bedroom and cleaning out a drawer with lots of receipts.  Most of the receipts I have shredded.  I did do a little planting.

Michelle,
Don't freak out!  This is not the last lunch in the world.  Just go and have a good time.  Give this man a chance.  I think he is interested in you!! Be yourself, nice and friendly!!  Order something midrange;  not the most expensive and not the cheapest! :bigsmile  Like Lolita said, we want details.  He may just be your "prince."  You never know!!

Janet,
Loved the blonde joke!! :roflmao

Frankie,
The dogs are not out that much.  But they need some time to run off steam and they like to bark, too.  When we are both gone for a while, we have left the dogs out, but lately we have been leaving them in the house.  They like to sleep a lot in the afternoon.  I do get up a couple of times at night and let them out.  But after a short while, 10 minutes, or if they start to bark, I let them back in.

I ordered two collars that have some kind of a "zap" type sensor that responds when they bark, so we'll see how that works.  I may try letting them outside just one at a time, also.

Lolita,
We always bring the dogs in from outside when they start to bark, if we are home.  They do not bark excessively and don't bark in the house at all!  Surely, they should be able to use their "voice" sometimes!! 
These neighbors are not particularly friendly.  They have had city politics differences with Skip.  The husband is fairly friendly, but his wife hates Skip.  And she has really good hearing and her husband doesn't.  So she is the one hearing the dogs bark!! :para

 :wave also to Marilyn, Sasha, Glory, Corbet, Woody, Sasha, Lorraine, and others popping in.

Hugs,
Prissy

I GUESS I LIED WHEN I SAID THAT I WAS NOT GOING TO BE HERE MUCH ANYMORE BECAUSE I AM OBSESSED WITH SO MANY PROJECTS; ETCHING, WOODCUTTING AND PAINTING, THAT I WOULD NOT HAVE TIME TO POST. SOOOO HERE I AM.  :shappy

MY BACK GIVES OUT AND I HAVE TO TAKE A BREAK AND THIS IS IT.
 JUST LIKE FRANKIE, I CANNOT STAY AWAY EITHER, JUST CANNOT READ SO MANY BACK PAGES.

FRANKIE
I HAVE MY FRIDGE SHRINE TOO. BUT IT IS NOT ALL CLAY. ONE HALF IS CLAY AND THE OTHER HALF IS HUBBIES.
 IT HAS MCPHEE AND PICKLER AND JULIA ROBERTS ON HIS SIDE.
 WE ALSO HAVE A SECTION WITH ALL THE PICTURES OF THE 12 A1 IDOLS AND ALL THE SURVIVORS.
 AS THEY ARE VOTED OFF, WE CROSS THEM OFF WITH A MARKER.
 HE CROSSES OFF THE SURVIVORS AND I CROSS OUT THE A1 PEOPLE.

IT PAINED ME TO CROSS OFF GINA'S PICTURE. :bang :bang
 I THINK SHE SHOULD HAVE GONE ON TO THE FINAL 3.
JORDIS IS MY VERY, VERY, FAVORITE NOW.

WELL, TIME TO  GO GET MY ETCHING OUT OF ITS ACID BATH AND ONWARD.

LUV YOU GUYS :hugg
JAN

Real quick check in. I am swamped today. At least it is a 4 day weekend.  :bouncy It is supposed to be cold and rainy this weekend.

I hope we can hear about the OK/TX date so we will know what is going on.

I was shocked at the AI results last night. She so shouldn't have gone home before at least 2 other people.  :bang

Hi everyone.  :wave

JUST CHECKING IN QUICKLY.  BUSY BUSY DAY.  CHECKED ON THE OFFICIAL SITE JUST IN CASE NEW TOURS WERE POSTED.  NOTHING.

JANET - I WAS SO WORRIED ABOUT YOU.  I AM GLAD YOU ARE OKAY.  I WAS GOING TO CALL YOU THIS MORNING BUT THEN ALL HELL BROKE LOOSE.

PRISSY - WELL 13 IS YOUR LUCKY NUMBER SO LET US KNOW HOW YOU MAKE OUT WITH YOUR TICKETS.

WOODY - THAT IS RIDICULOUS TONGUE PIERCING.  ANY EXCUSE.  NO MAYBE SHE WOULDN'T HAVE WON AI BUT THIS WAS WAY TOO EARLY FOR HER TO  HAVE LEFT.

GLORY - I HOPE YOU ARE OKAY.   :hugg  NOW DON'T LET ME WORRY ABOUT YOU.

EVELYN - YOU AS WELL.  I KEEP THINKING IT IS FRIDAY BUT WHAT THE HECK IT IS MY FRIDAY.

MARILYN - SOUNDS LIKE YOU ARE VERY SPOILED.  WHAT IS YOUR SECRET.  DID YOU FIND A VERY RICH MAN OR SOMETHING.  DOES HE WANT TO SHARE. :lol :lol

FRANKIE - AI LOVES TO ANNOUNCE THEY HAD 35 MILLION VOTES.  THEY WON'T CHANGE THEIR SYSTEM.  IF THEY DO I WILL BE VERY SURPRISED.

LOLITA - SOONER OR LATER CLAY WILL POP UP IN MY DREAM.  I CAN JUST FEEL IT.

KRISTA - JUST LIKE ME.  I THINK ALL HELL BROKE LOOSE.  IS IT FRIDAY THE 13TH OR SOMETHING.  HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND MY FRIEND.

OKAY TIME TO ROLL.

HUGS
RAINEY

Lolita, My daughter bought lots of plants so we are going to be very busy. We bought a house together last year, and have lots to do. Corina [daughter] and I get along so well and think quite a lot alike. Drop in for tea anytime.

WOW SURE IS QUIET HERE.  IT HAS BEEN AN ABSOLUTELY CRAZY DAY BUT WE ARE DOWN TO THE WIRE HERE.

TAMMYKINS - WILL CATCH YOU LATER.  I DON'T WANT TO GET CAUGHT ON THE PHONE SINCE WE HAVE BEEN SO CRAZY.

OKAY IF I DON'T CHECK BACK SEE EVERYONE LATER, HOPEFULLY.

HUGS
RAINEY

Woody, I did"nt know you have lived in Florida, did you like it? I have lived in Winter Park for over 30 years but if I did"nt have children here  I would have moved up north to a cooler climate. I"m loving being a member of OCD such fantastic people!!It has made a big difference in my life.

Hello!

I am about to leave for the grocery store, but thought I would pop in for a moment. 

Krista,
I, too, am wondering about the Grand Prairie/Tulsa date:  07/07/07.  I really hope that Tulsa is at a later date, and I would probably go there, too, for a concert.  Dale from Jacksonville, FL, asked me how far it is to Tulsa.  Here is a link to a map that shows Texas and Oklahoma, Louisiana, too, for Frankie.

Click on:

MAP (http://maps.google.com/maps?ie=UTF8&z=6&ll=32.787275,-96.525879&spn=9.635782,17.226563&om=1)

It looks like the distance from Houston to Dallas is about the same as from Dallas to Tulsa, but there is no Highway going straight to Tulsa.   The better highway seems to go through Oklahoma City. :para


Lorraine,
I hope that Friday the 13th will be my lucky day for getting tickets! :cross

Corbet,
You will have to go to FUN STUFF and visit the Garden Thread if you like plants.  Several of us post over there.

Michelle,
Is your lunch date over? 

Well, I'm off to the store!
Hugs,
Prissy

I JUST RECEIVED AN EMAIL FROM A FRIEND OF PAMELA'S THAT I MET IN RALEIGH. PAMELA'S MOM NEEDS OUR PRAYERS, AS DOES PAMELA- SHE IS HAVING CONFLICTING ISSUES ( I EDITED THE POST TO TAKE OUT PERSONAL INFO)

PLEASE PRAY FOR THEM-BOCA-CAN WE ADD THEM TO THE LIST?

HEY LORRAINE!
I AM SO VERY LUCKY THAT MY EX-HUSBAND'S FAMILY IS SO LOVING AND GIVING. HIS AUNT INVITED ME TO FLORIDA FOR THE WEEK AND PAID ALL MY EXPENSES, AIR, CAR, MOST MEALS, A MASSAGE. THEN HIS OTHER AUNT TOOK US TO THE MOVIES, PAID FOR BREAKFAST, AND PAID FOR ME TO SEE A HOMEOPATHIC/KINESIOLOGIST. THEY ATTACH CUFFS TO YOU AND THE MACHINE READS THE THINGS THAT ARE IN YOUR BODY OR ARE LACKING.
ON A SCALE OF 1-10, 10 BEING BAD, MY HEART, LUNGS, LIVER, SPINE AT MY NECK, AND MY PARA THYROID?? ARE ALL 10'S. SHE SAID I WAS EXTREMELY CLOSE TO AN ULCER, AND I HAD SOME KIND OF STREPTO INFECTION IN MY BODY THAT HAD NOT YET DEVELOPED EXTERNALLY. I GOT PILLS, DROPS, AND OTHER NATURAL JUICES TO TAKE, INCLUDING IODINE WHICH MY BODY LACKS. HAVE TO TRY TO STAY AWAY FROM TOO MUCH MEAT.

AND I NEED TO GET STRESS OUT OF MY LIFE!!! HAHAHAHAHA!!
MY OTHER AUNT PAID FOR ALL OF IT.

I CANNOT TELL YOU HOW GREAT IT WAS TO BE PAMPERED- I FELT TRULY LOVED FOR A CHANGE-ITS BEEN A WHILE SINCE I HAD SOMEONES SHOULDER TO CRY ON. IT FELT GOOD.
THE WOMAN ALSO TOLD ME I HAD A LOT OF ANGER INSIDE THAT I NEED TO RELEASE TO HELP ME HEAL. ANYONE HAVE A PUNCHING BAG I COULD BORROW??
AND THEN- PAMELA, SUNNY, MICHELLE- WHAT WONDERFUL FOLKS THEY ARE- MICHELLE, THANKS FOR LETTING US CRASH!! THE PYJAMA PARTY WAS FUN!!
AND SUNNY, THANKS FOR SHOWING US THE SIGHTS OF RALEIGH. IT SURELY IS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE!!
FAYE PARKER INVITED THE FOLKS AT THE NOTAGALA TO GO TO HER CHURCH ON SUNDAY. SUSY, MEESA AND I SEEMED LIKE THE ONLY ONES THERE, AND MICHELLE MET US THERE. THEN WE WENT OUT TO LUNCH WITH TWO OF THE MEMBERS THAT WERE MORE MEESA'S AGE. IT WAS FUN!!
I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO GOING BACK IN AUGUST-MAYBE I CAN WIN THE LOTTERY AND BUY A HOUSE DOWN THERE!! IT IS A VERY WELCOMING PLACE
LORRAINE- START STUDYING BAGEL RECIPES!!

Corbet, I love your daughter’s name (Corina). Good to know you get along with your daughter, and I’m happy to learn that you don’t live alone. Thanks for the tea invitation; I might just drop in tomorrow afternoon for a tea or two. :wink I haven’t purchase any plants but will start soon, my backyard is bare, but I have plenty of houseplants. Enjoy gardening with Corina.


Prissy, I hope your neighbor is not complaining just for the sake of complaining. Good luck on those zap-collars. I agree with you, dogs should be allowed to bark even two hours a day, ten to fifteen minutes at a time. In my neighborhood, I hear dogs bark and howl most days of the week, they only last for a short time and the noise never bothers me.


Lorraine, I didn’t know you had a sister; do you go to Florida to visit her sometimes?


 :wave Jan, Krista, Marilyn, Linda, AC, and the rest.


Marilyn thanks for letting us know of Pamela’s mom, she and Pam will be in my prayers.


Hugs to all,

Lolita

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/Claymaniac2000/clay2.jpg)

 :wave

I am back with Wild Baby (I know - she is almost 4, and not a baby any more). I decided to ditch PaPaw and went by myself to get her - shopped a little before I picked her up, and she and I went to K-Mart after I picked her up - we found her a Disney Princess fishing rod and reel  (on Clearance for $7!) -so I guess she and PaPaw will go down to the pond sometime while she is here!  :lol

Prissy - dogs do need to run an play - it is unreasonable for some one to expect young dogs not to bark at all (when they are Scooter's age they will just sleep most of the time). I hope you can find a solution.

Corbet - my sister moved in with my Mom after my BIL passed away - they get along well, too. My sister still works, but they enjoy tending to their flowers together. My Mom has been sick and is living with my Brother for the time being while she gewts stronger (both he and my SIL are retired), but I know she is looking forward to being back home.

I just knew that we would hear something about the Grand Prairie/Tulsa concerts today - doesn't seem like it would take so long to correct whatever is wrong. I guess we'll know something by the 13th when GP tickets should go on sale.

Lolita - I took a clear plastic report cover, attached it to a frame mat that I glued Clay pictures onto, and added magnet strips so that it would stick to the refrigerator - that is my Clay ticket Shrine!  :roflmao The only problem with having a ticket shrine is that is is very sad to see it empty in between concerts!  :para

If you looked at Prissy's map, and if you look at Louisiana, I am where it says "Natchitoches" - that is only 28 miles from my house - I am 28 miles closer to Texas than Natchitoches!

Janet - I love your joke and your Clay picture - who did the picture?

Jan - I knew you couldn't stay away either!  :lol :hugg

Michele - it's just lunch - I think it is great that somebody is so looking forward to spending time with you - hope you like him.

Krista and Lorraine - sounds like you both can use a long weekend!

I'm off to check on the baby - we fed the horses next door as soon as we got home, and then she wanted to watch a movie - it's really quiet in there - I'd better go check on her! - See 'ya later!

MARILYN, Kingsport, Tennessee hospital is a great hospital.  If you had heart problems that is where you were sent if you lived in Tennessee in that general area.  Eastman Kodak is there and has donated so much to the hospital.  I am sure Pamela's mother is in good hands there.

Miss Janet that is one hot photo of our man. Thanks for posting it.

Hugs,

Lolita

Frankie thanks for the instructions. I agree with you it will be sad when the shrine is empty of Clay tickets. BTW you have horses, I love to visit you,  :wink I’d go crazy just wandering around.

 :wave Pepe, Woody, Glory, Bozena, and the rest.

AC - are you still sleeping? Do you have a three day weekend as well?

Linda where oh where are you? Please come out and play.

Hugs to all,

Lolita

I survived. I did discover that Quizno's needs a clock.  :para

I met him there instead of him picking me up. He talked the entire time. It was a little awkward but not completely horrible. I don't think I'm ready to do that a lot. That's just me. I'm different.

FRANKIE,  I found that picture at the Clayboard. All it said was "Has anybody seen this before?"  I had never seen it and I thought it was really good.

                   MICHELLE.  MAYBE HE IS LONESOME AND JUST NEEDED TO TALK. GLAD YOU SURVIVED MAYBE NEXT TIME HE WILL HUSH A BIT. :hugg

                      TRYING TO DO A MILLION THINGS AT ONCE CLEAN THE APT. DISHES LAUNDRY,FIX SUPPER, PACK TO LEAVE AFTER WORK TOMMORROW I NEED HELP. :lmao :lmao I AM GETTING MY HAIR CUT IN THE A.M I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING AWAY FOR A FEW DAYS WILL BE BACK

WOW JANET THIS IS ONE BEAUTIFUL PICTURE. :thud :thud :thud :thud :thud :thud :thud :thud

MAKE SURE YOU DO COME BACK MISS GLORY BUT HAVE A GOOD TIME. 

                              I AM NOT GONE YET. :lmao SURE IS QUIET AROUND HERE.

Miss Glory, where are you going? Well, have fun and be safe.

Hugs,

Lolita

                               LOLITA MY DAUGHTER IS COMING BY TO PICK ME UP TO GO TO KY FOR A FEW DAYS.OVER EASTER THEY HAVE BEEN TO KC TO SEE MY SON AND HELP THEM PAINT THERE NEW HOUSE IN KC. I IMAGINE LITTLE FAITH HAS PAINT ALLLLLLLLLLLL OVER HERSELF. :lol :lol :lol :lol

                            HAS ANYBODY HAD TROUBLE WITH THERE INTERNET COMING AND GOING I HAVE REBOOTED TWICE IN THE LAST 15 MINUTES. BE BACK BEFORE I CALL IT A NIGHT

Got you Lorraine, my husband's cousin is terrified of flying; she has to get drunk in order to fly.
Enjoy Catherine's and your son's visit.

Moonshot, your date was probably nervous, that might be the reason that he couldn't stop talking. Perhaps your next date will be better.

Where is everybody? Linda, AC, where are you?

Sara, I didn't see you here last night, I hope you are well.

Hugs to all,

Lolita

Hi Everyone = Well, I just got back from the pizza shop. We've been busy all week, so , since it's the week before Easter, I've been working every night.

I came home early, so I'm going to relax, and read a good book.. See you all tomorrow.

Glory - have fun with your daughter.

Glory, I have never been to KY, I heard it is really pretty. Will you be looking for home to purchase as well. Good luck and have fun with your son and granddaughter, Faith. BTW, no I haven't experience any internet problems.

Hugs,

Lolita

                                       
                    LOLITA.
                                    NO HOUSE HUNTING THIS TIME REAL ESTATE LADY POOPED OUT ON ME. HAVE NOT HAD TIME TO FIND ANOTHER ONE. NEXT TIME.

                     GOODNIGHT EVELYN :hugg

GLORY ARE YOU MOVING?

 :wave :wave :wave

I'm home from the church dinner.......AND......

I'm O-FFICIALLY on Spring Break!!!!!   :cheer :cheer :cheer :yahoo :yahoo :yahoo :wheee :wheee :wheee :yay

There was a true feeling of euphoria this afternoon knowing we were soon to be off for 10 days!!!   :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy

Anyway....tomorrow I am going to sit down and write out a list of some things I would like to get done this week, and then try to stick to it. 

Marilyn - How are you???  :hugg  I have been busy this week and missed many posts.  How was your trip to Florida???  BTW, Glory was pondering the thought of moving closer to her daughter in KY.   :wink

I am REALLY pooped.  I ended up doing the dishes at the church dinner...and my back and legs are tired.  But I would like to get caught up with all that is going on here.  But I think I may end up in bed early tonight. 

Hope everyone is doing well!!!
Woodstock :bouncy X115

 :bouncy Yeah Woody----Have a great spring break!

 I'm moe confused now---I received my Nokia access news today----Clay's name was not on list AND when I looked up Ticketmaster five minutes ago, no July 7 Nokia on list!   This morning, it showed the usual presale April 13.   What's going on?

I've yet to see any Tusla notice  OFC still shows Nokia on July 7. 

  JoAnn

                               MARILYN I WOULD LIKE TO BE CLOSER TO HOLLIE I THINK, SHE IS IN KY. I AM IN NO HURRY JUST THINKING AND LOOKING FOR NOW.

                         THANKS EVELYN I AM GOING TO ENJOY HER I AM SURE.

                            OK LORRAINE I KNOW YOU FELL ASLEEP LIKE ME LAST NIGHT, SO WHERE IS TAMMY, LORA, AND EVERYBODY AC, JANET, LINDA. WELL IT IS RATHER LATE GUESS THEY ARE ALL SLEEPING EXCEPT AC HE WORKED TONIGHT, OH I AM JUST RAMBLING HERE SO I WILL SAY GOODNIGHT SEE YOU IN THE A.M

                     JOANN, NOT SURE ABOUT ALL THESE DATES  :hugg :hugg THEY WILL GET IT FIGURED OUT I AM SURE.

Hey all. Summery time.

Woody-Ouch on your wind burn!! Hope it can feel better.

Hope the dinner at church goes well.

Enjoy your Spring Break week off.

I cried when Gina was the one to go too. It's not right.  :hugg

Charlene-Have a good visit with your snow.

Sasha and Angela-Be safe driving in the snow.

Saw Elliott last night on Jimmy Kimmel. He was awesome. Great songs he sang.

Frankie-Have a great day with Wild Baby.

That's cute she got a little fishing rodding reel.

Prissy-Good luck finding something for your dogs.

Have a good day planting.

That's a pretty Easter wreath.

Jan-You can come in here whenever you have the time.

You still are dedicated to your art.

Take it easy with your back.

Tammy-Enjoy your long weekend.

Janet-That's good to hear your legs are better today.

That's a funny joke about the rabbit and the blond.  :lol

That is a beautiful picture of Clay.

Glory-Stay warm.

Enjoy visiting Hollie and Faith in KY for Easter.

Rainy-Enjoy your 3 day weekend.

Marilyn-Welcome back. Glad you had a great time in Raleigh and FL. You deserved to be pampered and have fun.

Oh gosh. So sorry to hear that Pamela's mom is in the hospital having breathing issues and has a high BP. I'll keep her and Pamela in my prayers.

Welcome Lolita.

Jo Ann-I noticed that at Ticketmaster too that they don't list the presale date for Grand Prairie anymore.

Michelle-That's good your lunch date went ok.

Cindy-Eeeeeeeeeee back to you!!!!!!

Hope you and your hubby and daughter love it in NC.  :bouncy

Thanks for the gorgeous pics of our man Sasha, Janet and Meesa.

Prayers for Boca and her daughter and her whole family, Alli, Thea and her family, Philly's mom, Prissy's niece's baby Taylor and Kristy and her family, Linda's mom, Jo Ann's mom, Frankie's mom and Amy,Cindy's friend,Marilyn's Chris,Meesa's grandma and her BIL, Michelle's father and her brother,,Kris and her family, Glory's mom, Tammy's mom, Woody's hubby, Pamela's mom and Pamela and anyone getting bad weather and anyone else that needs them.

Everyone have a Happy TGIF!

Goodnight Everyone and Sweet Clay Dreams. :dust :tobed :claydream (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p105/tiffanyaiken28/Gala5035.jpg)

 :wave Gory!!!  :hugg
Have a GREAT time visiting your daughter!!!  Will you have computer access???  Or are you not allowed on  Claymaniacs at here house.   :wink

 :wave Tiffany!!!  :hugg
Thanks for the summary.  Glad to know someone else  :cry  right along with Gina.  Did you see the other contestants crying, too???  I think they were just as shocked.  You know what I was thinking???  Remember when they brought a contestant back (can't remember who)  when someone else either quit or got disqualified???  Well...wouldn't that be great if that would happen....although unlikely.  But if Gina was brought back now, I think everyone would start voting for her like crazy and she would go far.  Well....I can dream anyway. 
Woodstock :bouncy X115

Glory - I called you Gory instead of Glory.   :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao :lmao
Woodstock :bouncy X115

Hi Everyone....

I was MIA again as I was out all day and night yesterday and today I was cleaning and cooking the entire day as we had company over for dinner tonight.  IF you remember my friend that came to help Nikki in the middle of the night when she was sick and all alone....well that's who I had come over.  My friend Julie and her husband are God's angels here on earth... :bigsmile  You would just LOVE her.  Julie gives the bestestestestest hugs in the whole wide world :hugg

Marilyn....I added Pamela and her Mom to the Prayerlist.  Thank you for letting me know.  I am so glad I decided to pop on for just a minute and caught your post.  I was THRILLED to hear of the love and pampering you had...you so deserve it. ( I wuv ya too :hugg)

 :wave all...forgive me but I am pooped and off to beddie bye.

Gina was just on the Tonight Show.  They had the Oak Ridge Boys on with her, and they sang "Sanjaya" to the tune of Elvira.  "Goodbye ya, Sanjaya"!!!  It was very funny.  You would have liked it AC!!!
Woodstock :bouncy X115

 :wave Boca!!!  :hugg
We know you are busy and having a good time.   :bouncy 
I am just trying to get caught up.  I hadn't read about Pamela's Mom.  Thanks to Marilyn for letting us know.
Woodstock :bouncy X115

I'm trying to get caught up one page at a time....

Prissy -  About barking dogs.  I know I have talked about my NOT so nice neighbor before.  He likes to complain about everyone and everything.  He had complained about my dog, and she was NOT much of a barker.  We used to keep her out in her pen at night, but after complaints, I started bringing her in at night.   My husband was not happy about that, but it was better than listening to the complaining.  I could do something about my dog's barking during the day, but not in the middle of the night, if I didn't hear it.  Anyway....as hubby always said, dogs are supposed to bark, that is what they do, and I agree.  I pretty much agree with what Frankie said.  Unless it is constant or keeping people up at night, there is nothing wrong with dogs barking.  I wouldn't do anything about it to be honest.  Use your best judgment, but unless it is constant barking, I wouldn't do anything about it.  I talked to older son the other night, and he is having problems with his dog barking, and he said he tried a muzzle, and the dog barks anyway.   :roflmao  Good luck with it.   :wink

Frankie - I'm probably not as busy as I sound.  This is a busy time at my church.  My dear friend, Sue, who died a couple of years ago (you may remember) was always in charge of this Maundy Thursday dinner, so I stay involved with it to carry out her legacy, in a way.  It is near and dear to my heart.  I have her briefcase with all her church paperwork in it.  I will make copies for people, but I won't let it out of my hands.  Anyway, things were NOT going that well last night at the set up, and again tonight before the dinner started.  I think our pastor was a little nervous, as this was the first one she ever did.  I leaned over to another friend tonight and said....I would LOVE to write Sue a letter about all that is going on here.  And she said....OH, I am sure Sue is watching over this whole thing.  We have an empty chair for her.  I still miss her terribly, she was such a terrific person.  So I kind of look out for some of the things that she developed at our church.

BUT, you will be proud of me.   :bigsmile  I worked VERY hard today at work and got ALL my lesson plans, copies, etc. done for the week when we get back.   :bouncy  So I DON'T have to go in at all next week.   :yahoo

Janet - I have exactly 5 weeks and 2 days (27 days) of school left when I get back after Spring Break.   :bigsmile  I even have the countdown on my wall at school.  I love my job, but it sure is nice to have summers off.

Michelle - OK, I read your post about being freaked out by your date visiting you at 9 am.  Have a few pages left to read....so I can't wait to hear about the date itself.  I say...don't get freaked out too soon.  But on the other hand, trust your instincts.   :wink

Lolita - Glad you had a good night's sleep last night.   :bouncy  I sure hope to get one tonight!!!

Jan -  Glad you can't stay away from us.   :wink  I SO agree that Gina should have been  in the top 3.  I still have high hopes for her.   :smile

OK...back to reading....
Woodstock :bouncy X115

I feel somewhat like Glory having a conversation with myself.   :para  :roflmao  I'm SURE I couldn't do it as well as Glory, though.

corbet - I'm so glad you like the OCD.   :bouncy  YES, I really liked FL, but I do not do well in HOT weather.  But believe me, Illinois gets very hot in the summer, and humid.  I like FL because it is SO different than Illinois.  No palm trees here.   :no  And I love the beach and the ocean.  I have told hubby that I will not leave Illinios as long as my kids are here, so I truly understand that.

Marilyn - OK, now I saw your post about FL.  Glad you had such a good time.   :bouncy  You deserve it.  And it is nice that you are in touch with your ex's family.  Sounds like they are some special people.

Michelle - I read your post about your date.  I have to agree with others, sometimes people who are nervous talk a lot.  I am s*rry it wasn't a better time for you.

JoAnn - Thanks for the Spring Break wishes!!!   :bouncy  I'm really looking forward to it!!!

Lorraine - I hope you got all your cleaning done so you can relax the next two days.   :bouncy  I'm not going to push myself until Monday.  I just want to get the things I need to do for Easter.  I have baskets to prepare.   :wink  And a few dishes to make to take to Chicago.

I am not sure if I have told you guys, but we are going to Chicago for Easter, as we always do.  We are going to my sister's.  She usually hosts most get togethers, as she has a big enough house, and then she can include her MIL, too.  Young son will meet us up there for the day.  My mom will be there, and also my brother and SIL are coming.  I don't get to see them too much.  It should be a GOOD day, though COLD.

Well, I am all caught up from today.  I have missed a few pages, and may just go read, since I am all alone in the cottage. 
Woodstock :bouncy X115

Guess what I just did???  :wink  I just caught up on all the pages of this session and the last that I had missed.   :clap :clap :clap  Since no one is around, I thought I would read.   :bigsmile  But I won't comment on anything since it is old news.  It's just good to read everything that is going on with you.

On the way home from the church dinner tonight, I listened to All is Well.   :wink  I just LOVE that song, and it is so inspiring to me, not just a Christmas message IMO.  WOW!!!  I just love that voice....and the guy ain't half bad, either.   :thud

I came to the computer because my daughter asked me to order her some skin care stuff from QVC, but I landed here instead....about 3 hours ago.   :blush  Hey...it's my Spring Break, and getting caught up with all of you is one of the first things I wanted to do, and just did!!!  I will be back and forth for a little while longer, so I will see if any insomniacs show up.   :lol
Woodstock :bouncy X115

If I keep on posting, I may fill up a whole page ALL by myself.   :lmao :lmao :lmao
Woodstock :bouncy X115

                             WOODY I FEEL GORY AT TIMES  :lmao :lmao :lmao ESPECIALLLY AT 4 IN THE A.M. :bang :bang

                           I WILL HAVE COMPUTER I CAN CHECK IN MAYBE :para :para

Good Friday morning OCD, :wave

I had been sleeping well these last couple of weeks but tonight sleep eludes me. :bang I might as well post, as I probably won’t be able to get up early tomorrow to greet everyone a Good Friday morning.

 :wave Pepe, Frankie, Evelyn, Krista, Heather, Lindsay, Carla, Sara, Angela, Sasha, and the rest, enjoy your three-day weekend everyone.


Woody wow, you sure had been busy tonight reading the back pages and all. I’m glad you’re finally able to rest. Enjoy your Easter weekend in Chicago.


Tiffany thanks for the summaries and the prayers for us all. I hope Pamela’s mom is doing better. Have a nice Easter.


Lorraine, treasure Catherine while she is still a baby, soon you’ll be shopping for a prom dress for her. Enjoy Easter with son and KatKat. Don’t tell her that I called her KatKat. :lol :no


Linda :hugg , I hope you and mom are well; I worry when you don’t post.


Corbet, will you be cooking for Easter? There will be no meat for my family today. Sunday my husband will cook ham and I will try to make Woody’s potato dish and Prissy’s mandarin dessert, I hope they all come out tasty.


Prissy, what are your plans for the Easter weekend?


AC – sleep tight and good morning/afternoon when you get here.


Glory have fun with your family in KC.


Cindy, you are now an official residence of NC. I hope you love it there, good luck and look for Clay when you have time.  :wink :smile :lol :shappy


Janet I hope the pain that you felt on your leg did not return. Are you going out on Easter Sunday? My husband’s family has an annual picnic for Easter Sunday, but this year we won’t be going, I kind of want some solitude this weekend.


Hugs to all,

Lolita

                                   WELL I JUST DID SOMETHING I NEVER DO I E-MAILED THE REALESTATE PEOPLE WHO WERE SUPPOSED TO BE HELPING ME GAVE THEM SEVERAL PEICES OF MY MIND IN FACT I GAVE THE MOST OF IT. :lol :lol :lol :lol

                                  WELL I KNOW I AM ALONE SO I WILL CONVERSE WITH ME ONCE AGAIN.

                     SO MISS GLORY HOW ARE YOU WELL I WOKE UP AT 4 SO I WOULD NOT SLEEP THROUGH MY HAIR APPT AT 9 ,WHAT. YES YOU HEARD ME. ALSO REAL TICKED AT COLDWELL BANKERS I DON'T BLAME YOU FOR THAT ,GOOD I AM GLAD WE AGREE ON SOMETHING.
                           I WAS ALSO THINKING OF A MILLION THINGS I HAVE TO DO  BEFORE I LEAVE FOR KY. I GUESS SLEEP IS NOT ONE OF THEM  RIGHT,RIGHT.YOU REALLY NEED TO CHECK YOUR PUNCUATION,WHAT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT,WRONG NOTE TO SELF GO GO BACK TO SCHOOL MAYBE LATER IN THE DAY. :lmao :lmao JUST WANTED TO GIVE LORRAINE HER LAUGH FOR THE DAY, WHAT. YOU HEARD ME. ARE YOU LOSING YOUR MIND IT'S BEEN GONE FOR A WHILE.YOU KNOW YOU HAVE A ALARM CLOCK YOU COULD USE OH YEAH NEVER THOUGHT OF THAT, YOU NEED TO THINK MORE WHY IN THE GRAND SCHEME OF THINGS WHO GIVES A CRAP. I GUESS YOU ARE RIGHT I KNOW I BEEN TO COLLEGE AM ALMOST A NURSE YOU KNOW WELL YOU SHOULD HAVE FINISHED. DON'T GET ME STARTED ON THAT ONE. GLORY'S SAGA TO BE CONTINUED ARE YOU GOING TO SET YOUR ALARM THIS TIME , YES I AM I TOLD YOU I BEEN TO COLLEGE. DO YOUR FRIENDS HERE THINK YOU ARE A NUT, WHY JUST BECAUSE I TALK TO MY SELF AND ANSWER NO THEY DO IT TO. I HOPE. WELL THE CAT IS POOPED JUST SITTING HERE LOOKING AT YOU, BETTER GO BACK TO BED .OK

               HEY LOLITA I GUESS I AM NOT ALONE OOPS :lmao :lmao

                        HI ANGELA I KNOW THERE WERE SEVERAL LISTENING TO ME/ I SET MY ALARM BTW. :lmao :lmao I HAVE TO WORK TODAY. TO I COULD USE THE SLEEP.

Miss Glory, good for you :clap

I love it when you converse with yourself. :lol :lol I'm sorry you had to work today.

Angela, good Friday morning. I am wide awake now, heck might as well start my day. Sorry you did not have a three-day weekend.

Hugs,

Lolita

Good morning everyone.

Have a wonderful 3 day weekend. :hugg

Good Morning GLory,Lolita, Angela, Charlene and everyone else waking up.


Well have a great day.

Sasha

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Good morning Glory-Lolit--Angela,

      I'm up as usual getting ready to head off to work.  We have school today because we used a snow/ice day.  I don't mind because when the bad weather is here, I don't want to risk going into work.  I have bridges to cross no matter which way I go to school.  As you all know, put a flake or snow or a drop of ice in fron of us Texans and we start to drive like crazy. :lol
     Our beautiful 80o weather has left and it is going to stay in the 50's all weekend. I was getting spoiled. Now I will be cold. At least the Bluebonnets are pretty.  I see thousands of them along with Indian Paintbrushes to and from work each day-beautiful.
      I'm hoping that some of the kids won't show for school today! :bigsmile  Maybe some will go on to Mexico for Easer.  Is that bad to wish that?  No.  Like Woody said, teachers love the kids, but we can still love them when the class is a bit smaller and quieter.
     I've given reading tests all week and next week, it will be math!  Also, the school district has finally consented to put new carpet in the remainer of our rooms.  We have 10 classrooms including mine with the lovely orange carpet left.  My carpet was put in in 1971! It looks it and smells it.  I can't wait for the new carpet!   It will be blue and clean!
Have a wonderful Easter!
Hugs,
JoAnn

Good Morning.
I just jumped on here to remind everybody that today is the last day to vote for Jericho

http://www.eonline.com/polls/full_page_poll.jsp?pollID=6084

OH how I wish we could save that show for Clay.  He has a lot of faith in us.
See you guys a little later.

 Good morning Sasha, Woodstock, Charlene, Tammy, Janet, Lorraine, Lolita, JoAnn...

I plan on heading off for bed around 8:30 this morning...that's when i typically have been going to bed all week. It's Friday but it isn't a pay-day for me...that'll arrive next Friday. Tomorrow morning close to 10am i have a rendezvous with the local TicketMaster outlet for the George Jones tickets. Checking to see if they're carrying them...i'll be nervous until i have it in my hands a little after 10am tomorrow.

I leave for work tonight, ironically enough, at 10:30. Our start time is midnight :shocking

Tammy: :hugg I'm not having that kind of problem! I hope others are and it isn't just your computer or anything. Did you all get a PM from Pamela alerting everyone about the site going down at 10:30 tonight? I assume you did.

Woodstock: :wave When i read that part of your post about the Oak Ridge Boys...of course i know Elvira...it's one of the first country songs i ever remember hearing. "My hearts on fire, for Elvira..." but this spoof you're talking about went "Goodbye ya, Sanjaya!" :lol I can picture Joe Bonsall, the tenor of the Oaks, hitting a high note right about now.

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"...and Everything is Beautiful...in it's own way; like a starry summer night or a snow covered winters day...and everybody's beautiful in their own way...and under God's heaven the world's gonna find a way..."

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Ray Stevens: There is Something on Your Mind; 1978 Warner Brothers Records.

I don't know who the woman is...perhaps just an actress/model they found for the album. It's an 8 song collection...don't let the lack of songs fool you, though! The album is as long, as far as time is concerned, as a 10-11 song album because several of the songs are over 5 minutes in length. It's Ray's tribute to R&B music.

1. Dance Trilogy: Do You Wanna Dance; When You Dance; Save the Last Dance for Me
2. Talk to Me
3. One Mint Julep
4. Your Cash Ain't Nothin' But Trash
5. Old Faithful Trilogy: Shake a Hand; Since I Met You Baby; Always
6. Banned in Boston Trilogy
7. Money Honey
8. There is Something On Your Mind

THERE IS SOMETHING ON YOUR MIND
1978 by Ray Stevens

There's something on your mind
By the way you look at me
There's something on your mind, baby
By the way you look at me
And what you're thinking brings happiness
Oh and it brings misery

Please, please, don't try to tell me
I think, I, I understand
No, no, don't try to tell me, baby
'Cause I think, I, I understand
You want me to try and forget you
Well, I'll do
Baby, I'll do the best I can

You know it hurts you when you're in love with someone and you know that someone don't love you. It carries a heavy burden on your heart to know that the someone that you're in love with is in love with your best friend. And I'll tell you, when someone else is rocking you, rocking your cradle, you know, better than you can rock your cradle yourself, then there's only one thing for you to do. You just pack your clothes, turn around, and slowly walk out of the door. Look over your left shoulder as you go out, then you hang your head and you say:

Oh please don't try to tell me
Uh huh, I think, I understand
No, no, no, no
Please don't try to tell me
Because you think, you think I understand
Oh you want me to try
To try to forget you, baby
And I'll tell you, I'll do the best I can

You know after you have done all you could do and you can't take no more, then you go downtown, you get yourself a pistol and you come back on the scene where they both are still together, and then you just go and kick down the door. Now as you kick down the door you just start beating the hell out of everybody that you can see, everybody that comes through the door, and just as you make up your mind that you're gonna try to forgive her, then out comes another one of your friends, and that really blows your mind. So you go and think about it, you say to yourself, baby, I realize I've done wrong but please forgive me. And with a smirky smile on her face she'll look up at you and she say.

If you ever think about me
Oh I think about you, baby
If you ever charge your mind
Oh you're staying on my mind, baby
If you ever think about me
Oh I think, I think about you all the time
And if I ever cross your mind
You stay on my mind
Well, you know, you know
You know I'm yours
And I know, I know you got to be mine
Yeah

There's something on your mind
I can tell by the way you look at me
There's something on your mind
Oh can you tell, there's something on my mind
By the way you look at me
Oh the way I look at you, you look good to me
And what you're thinking brings happiness
Yes, baby
Oh and it can bring misery
Yes, all right... {song fades}

CLINGING TO A SAVING HAND
1973 by Conway Twitty

Sing me a song of praise and glory
Help this wandering child to understand
That when I close my eyes in sleep eternal
I'll be Clinging to a Saving Hand

I want you to sing to me about the rock of ages
Sing about eternity so sweet
So that when I take my last breath of life
I'll awaken at my Savior's feet

I want you to tell me about Paul and Matthew
And sing about my dear Saviour's birth
And tell about his trials and tribulations
While he walk upon this heathen earth

Come on and sing me a song of praise and glory
Help this wandering child to understand
That when i close my eyes and sleep eternal
I'll be Clinging to a Saving Hand
I'll be Clinging to a Saving Hand
Come on and sing me a song of praise and glory
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Here's a very brief performance from Ray Stevens singing EVERYTHING IS BEAUTIFUL. It's from 1981, on Barbara Mandrell's TV show...Barbara, Louise, and Ray take turns singing parts of the 3 minute song...it's edited down to a 1 minute 30 second sing-a-long.

RAY 1981 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6U8itNKjEQ)

Good morning everyone! Hope you have a wonderful day. Love ya!

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                                WELL I AM UP WHOEVER HEARD OF BUYING A ALARM CLOCK THAT WORKS . :lmao :lmao I AM  DRAGGING BETTER GET A GOOD HAIRCUT.

Morining- Quick check in.

AC- I read your post about Pamela sending a PM about the site being down...didn't get one. I believe you said 10:30 tonight? Thanks for the heads up..

Tammy- I got into Clays site just fine. I have the link in my favorites, didn't type it in, but it went straight there.

Back from the Cubs v Reds games...and boy! were they COOOOLLLLDDDDD. I thought we would be frozen. I had double socks, double gloves etc, Hood up, turtleneck, layers and a coat.

My son and his friend? Too cool to take a coat. They had on 1 tshirt, 1 long sleeved shirt and 1 hoodie.- That's it. Friend didn't even have gloves.

They WERE froze but never left their seats..just grinned and bared the fact that when you don't listen to suggestions from a mom, you pay the price.

I have explained many times, That I am not stupid.......maybe someday, my son will believe me.

Have some errands today. don't feel like doing much, but must purchase something suitable for an Easter meal. I usually make ham, maybe this year, I will make something unconventional, like spaghetti! Either way- we will eat.

Have a good day.

Some "crap" in the Clay world going on, I have read. We will see what repercussions there will be,  if any. (I think, there WILL be something....)

Lora

Tammy - I was just over at CV ... you aren't the only one who can't get into the OFC. There are lots of others who can't. Hopefully Clique will have it up and running soon. :hugg

Try this link. This is what comes up when I go there..

http://www.clayonline.com/index

Lora

I have read, the other day, about an ugly "war" going on in the internet world. Hackers hitting "businesses and clubs" sort of things and taking over the site.

Who knows if this is just part of that.

I honestly don't remember what it was called, but it did have something to do with hackers.

Lora

Lindsay
Thank God!  I thought it was just me.. Thanks for responding to me.. :hugg

Lora
Every link I try brings me to this weird clayonline college classes.. Its bizarre but looks like a legitimate site.. :bduh :para  The whole thing is strange..

In the community section there. they are suggesting to clear cookies etc..and maybe try another browser. Some could not get in using their regular one, but did get in using another, like Firefox or Mozilla.

Also, someone posted that it seemed like, the site was "expired", not renewd, but that doesn't seem right...I can get in.

Lora

They also said it had to do with the "server" you use, and to try another.

Maybe some servers were hacked, others not.--Also, not all servers update the same time, which is why some can get in and some can't..maybe later , I won't be able to.

Lora

Good Morning!

Skip and I enjoyed being outside yesterday.  It was nice and cool.  Skip got a lot of planting done and I planted some.  We even went into our woods and he cleared a path in the deep woods that had grown up.  The vinca ground cover in the woods is looking good and has purple blossoms on it.  We also just enjoyed sitting and talking and being outdoors without it being a 100 degrees like it is and feels in the summer.

I did finally finish polishing the furniture in the bedroom and clearing  some things that had collected on the dresser.  I put away my turkey pin for Thanksgiving and a candy cane pin for Christmas!! :lol

I remembered I have an Easter vest that I will get out and iron today.  It is so chilly and expected to be cold all weekend, I will probably wear it with a long sleeved turtleneck! 

Tomorrow, the group I get together with is celebrating another birthday and I think I will wear my Easter vest to the birthday luncheon.  I have Easter sacks for each one with some Easter candy in them!  :yum

Sunday morning, we will have an Easter Brunch in my Sunday School Class.  I am bringing pigs in a blanket.  One man in our class loves deviled eggs, so the last time there was a brunch, there were several trays of deviled eggs.  He announced last week that not everyone needs to bring deviled eggs.  It will be funny if now no one chooses to brings deviled eggs!! :lol  :easter1

The dogs went out once last night and did not bark.  And I let them out briefly this morning when I got up, and they did not bark.  I appreciate all of the comments that dogs should be allowed to run and bark at least some of the time.  I agree.  Our neighbors are just trying to be difficult and to find something to complain about.

But we will make the effort to see that they are not barking or out an excessive amount of time.  Shadow and Sandy actually sleep in our bedroom at night.  They have two doggie beds in the corner of the room.  They are mainly inside dogs who enjoy being outside some of the time.


Woody,
Enjoy your long weekend and Spring Break.  I like to make a list, too.  And then I'm glad if I just get half of it done! :wink

Glory,
I love to read your conversations with yourself. :lol  Enjoy your time with family in Kentucky.  I hope we see some more grandchild pictures.  And maybe Tim can write out the link for you or send the link to us of Miller's baby pictures site.

Lora,
Hello to you.  It's good to hear from you.  As children get older, they finally start to realize how smart their parents really are!! 

Tammy and Lindsay,
I am able to get on the OFC without any problems.  I keep checking there to see if they have added Tulsa to the tour list. :bduh

AC,
Have your hours been cut back yet?  And will that significantly affect your pay check?  I hope you don't have to cut back on your Walmart trips!!  :wink I remember the song, "Elvira," too.

Lorraine,
Are you off today?  Enjoy your day if you are.  I know what would make your day:  if we would finally hear some more tour dates; especially CT for the Hussies!!

ANGELA,
You are at work today.  I hope you have a great weekend.

Marilyn,
Thanks for letting us know about Pamela's mom.  Special prayers for Pamela's mom and that she is well and home, soon.

Happy,
Still missing you.  I hope you are feeling better soon.  Will you be well enough to cook the Easter dinner?

Frankie,
I bet you are having fun with Wild Baby today!!  Enjoy your weekend!



Good morning also to Sasha, Charlene,  Meesa, JoAnn, Lolita, Boca, Pepe, Carla, Dudley, Bozena, Krista, Linda, Evelyn, Marilyn, Heather, Michelle, Lori, Shannon, Corbet, Jan, Sara, Tiffany, Janet, and others as they join in.

Hugs,
Prissy

PS:  Because it is Good Friday, there are no Meals on Wheels deliveries today.  I imagine that the people who deliver on Thursday's had extra meals to pass out yesterday.

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I cleared my cookies, passwords and browsing history, but nothing works. I get the same site as Tammy. Chances are, like with most other things on the Internet, the mistake web site hasn't made it's rounds yet. Or, the problem has been fixed and the correction hasn't made its rounds.

Kind of like when we were having the trouble here and were on the temp board. Some people couldn't get back here right away once things were fixed. Hope that makes sense. It sounded better in my brain. :lol

eta: Or exactly what Lora said. :lmao

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Morning....

Lolita....Wow, you sure were an early riser...good thing, this way Gory Glory  :lmao wasn't alone and talking to herself as she thought.  Today will be meatless for us as well as it is Good Friday.  I will be making Spaghetti and White Clam Sauce for dinner.  I guess Tuna fish or Peanut Butter or maybe even eggs will be our lunch.  HOw have you been?

Glory....You never cease to crack us up.  You are precious and don't EVER change!!!!!!  My daughter is having the same problems....Real Estate people not getting back to her.  She listed on MLS and they need to complete the listing for/with her and never get back when they say they will  :bang

Woody....It will be wonderful having you here for longer than usual.  Are you off through all of next week?  Please don't tell me Sue's passing was 3 yrs ago already...I thought about a yr and a half.  Wow!  You are a true and wonderful friend...that is a lovely idea about the letter.  As Glory would say...a tear fell. :hugg

Tammy....I can imagine how frustrated you must be over the problem getting on the OFC.  I hope it is soon rectified.  Are you off all of the upcoming week ?  HOw are thee boys and Joe?

ANGELA....I have been meaning to ask you for the longest time.....What's going on at work....is the situation the same as last year?

Sasha....Howdy Missy, how are you?  What will you and Jim be doing for Easter?  I am lucky this year...we are going to my SIL's.  I think it is the first time in 32 yrs that I haven't had it.  I don't even have to bake.....I will be bringing all the Soda's, drinks and Candies.. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana

Corbet...HOw are you today?  I hope each day finds your hand better and better.  Well, you sure echo all of our sentiments.....when we found this wonderful home here on the OCD we felt a connection in a way that we had never before experienced.  Most of us had never even been or posted on a site, let alone "speak" to "strangers".  Who knew that the best of friendships would bloom?  So many of us consider each other "best" of friends" and sometimes it goes beyond those of whom we have met in person!

Geraldine...HOw are you feeling?  Can you believe snow is falling in April?  I remember that today, April 6th. back in either 1980 or 1981, we had a blizzard.  Mind you, I only remember it because today is my Nephew's birthday :wink

Sara...Hi Honey, hope all is well.

Tiffany...thanks for the summeries as always, you are the bestestestestestestest!!!!

Frankie....What's going to happen with your garden with this cold spell?

Prissy....I think you better try to have a heart to heart with grouchy neighbor...it probably won't do any good, but it's worth a shot.  Is this a NEW neighbor?

LoraLynn...HAve all your "woman" troubles subsided?  What the heck is going on now with CLay that you are concerned about?  Ugh, these sick people who hack internet sites are real sickos.  What pleasure is derived from that?

MamaPepe.....How's your gout today?  You poor dear, you have been suffering for quite an extended period of time this time around.. :hugg

Michelle.....I sympathize with how you are feeling..not really being interested in this person.  All I can say is I could not stand PapaB the night I met him and we were engaged 1 month later...REALLY!!!! :lmao  You never know.  You are probably right, but it's worth finding out since he is sooooo into you.

Heather....You sure are a busy girl.  I saw a picture of you the other day and you looked as beautiful as ever.. :bigsmile

Meesa... :wave  How's Gram and BIL?  HOw's your secretarial KC Fan duties going?

Lori.....where are you?  Are you lurking? I'm Thinking about you.

Shannon....Are you enjoying your new position?  I haven't "talked" to you in awhile1

CarlaSketch...Hello Miss Spiffey, I caught a glimpse of your artwork from several days ago....very nice indeedy.  What is wrong with people, why would anyone be so vicious and say such nasty things.  I am NOT buttering you up when I say you are truly a gifted artist!

Ac and Jerry......How do you know so much?  When you write all this Trivia on different shows and Albums, are you copying or recalling most of it?   Your bring back so many memories when you speak from days of yore... :clap

Lindsay....What;s going on with the job interview situation?  How are you feeling?  HOw is Randino?

 

:wave Hi Boca and Prissy!

Boca - I interview at 8:30 a.m. next Thursday. I'll probably spend today updating my portfolio so I don't have to worry about it next week. I feeling fine, thanks! Randy is doing well also.

How are you?? :hugg

JOAnn....I know getting this new carpet will make you feel good.  When things are fresh and new you feel fresh and new too... :wink  HOw is Mom doing?

Happy....What's wrong with you....poor baby!!!!!!!!  Is that Spikee girl bringing you Hot Clayberry Todies?  We will all take turns caring for you...I will go first :wink  Please, get well soon...you are missed :hugg

Spikee....Please, stop by and update us on Poor Happy.  HOw are you feeling?  Where wil you be spending Easter?

Krista....HOpe all is well with you :hugg

CookiePizzaGal.......Boy, MAtt sure is keeping you busy.  YOu are working way too hard for a retired person.  Arey ou going to be with Debbie for Easter?

Marilyn.... Do you have any interviews coming up?  PapaB has one on Friday after we return home.  Things sure are different out there now.  If this was years ago, he would be haing several lined up at once.  This is the only call he has gotten in over 1 month :bang :bang :bang

Lindsay....I'm fine, thank you.  As long as Nikki isn't having outbursts, I can handle everything.  When she is hysterical and out of control, I get worn down very easily.  I certainly have worries, but I try to Let go and Let God as much as possible. 
Good luck next week...we will all be anxious along with you. :hugg

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Good Morning!

I am so far behind - have not even read the summary - we just played with Kaitlyn last night (PaPaw took us to the Dairy Queen for ice cream, to, so I never got back on. I had a p.m. from JoAnn saying that the Nokia appearance had disappeared from Ticketmaster!  :jaw Has there been any O-fficial word on that?!?!?!?! The baby is up and running (literally!), so I probably won't get to ketchup right now.

Boca - I did see your garden question above....everything we have planted so far  - cabbage, broccoli, lettuce - can take the cold weather. Lewis does have 12 tomato plants out, but they are so small that they can be covered (we will use plastic coffee cans!), and they will be fine!

I will catch up with all of you, and with the Clay news later - when PaPaw is keeping you-know-who busy - so see 'ya later!

Have a Happy Good Friday, everyone!  :ghug

MAMABOCA,  :hugg so good to see you posting!  You sound like you are feeling pretty good!  Just sent you a pm

LORRAINE, hey that is fine to order a pizza for Easter dinner!!!  Just have some bunny paper plates and napkins and serve a colored boiled egg with it and you will be all set!!!

EVELYN, got your pm and sent you one back.  Hope you got it.  I will do as you suggested!!!  Rest lady Rest!!!!!!!!!!!

                       I CAN'T GET IN EITHER

Good Morning!

I am so out of the loop again!  I don't know what is going on.   I hope everyone is well today and having a "Good Friday."

Out of the loop reminded me of when I was young and made pot holders.   Remember those metal frames that you pulled those  pieces of material across?  I am really showing my age here. :lol

Is there something going on with Clay?  Anything new?  I don't think anything for CT yet.

Lolita, I owe you.   I am just  :hypno :hypno.  I think I need someone to grab me and tie me down.    :lol  Wow, I just readread that.   That could leave a lot to the imagination.

Love you guys!!

I dont know if this will help anyone, but after I got the same university  when I clicked on my OFC link, I surfed a few boards

Evidently someone did not renew the website. It expired yesterday.

from Goood Baby Brush at the CH



Posted by Scarlett at CH:



Hope they fix it SOOON (ours, not Clays soon)

This is the first Easter in probably twenty years that I am not cooking!  :purpbana :purpbana

Lorraine, are you having pizza?  Why not, you cook a big meal every Sunday.   You can dress up like a bunny when you serve it. :lol

Good morning my OCD buds!!! :bouncy

I just wanted to let everyone know that I have made it safely to Cary!!! :purpbana

I know the apartment will look nice as soon as I can find it under all these boxes!!!!

I will catch up later.....LOTS to do today!!!

See you all a little later!!!!

Love you!!

:bighug

Best of Luck Cindy!!! Enjoy this time!!

Boca- Woman stuff seems OK, have a follow up appt on the 13th- yes, Friday the 13th..He wants to do an "ablasion"...I don't know, I will discuss it with him.

Regarding my "concern" for Clay- Nope, none from me. He is a big boy and can take care of himself. Nothing affects my fandom. (Also, if HE can't take of himself.. he surely can pay someone to do it for him! :lol) I am just sitting back waiting to see......

I can still get into the Official Clay site....so far............no new news, other than what was posted before and that they have sent emails to "people" but due to the holiday weekend, wasn't sure if anyone would get them or do anything about anything...

Lora

WOODY - ALRIGHT ENJOY YOUR SPRING VACATION.  IT IS SO HARD TO BELIEVE IT IS THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN.

GLORY - YEP I FELL ASLEEP.  I HADN'T STOPPED SINCE I WALKED IN THE DOOR AND MANAGE TO GET SOME HOUSEWORK DONE.  IT FELT LIKE A FRIDAY TO ME.

LOLITA - THE WAY TIME PASSES BEFORE YOU KNOW IT YEP SHE WILL BE SWEET 16.  I DO ENJOY HER EACH AND EVERYDAY. 

ANGELA - HAVE A GOOD DAY.  I WILL TRY AND EMAIL YOU AT WORK.

GERALDINE - I AM GOING TO ENJOY THIS NICE 3 DAY WEEKEND.  THEY GO BY FAST ENOUGH.  I CAN'T BELIEVE IT IS ALREADY 10:00 HERE.

SASHA - YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY AS WELL.  THANKS AGAIN FOR MY EASTER CARD. :hugg

JOANN - HOPE ALL THOSE CONCERTS GET STRAIGHTENED OUT.  HAVE A GOOD EASTER YOURSELF MY FRIEND.

JANET - WILL GO AND VOTE AGAIN.  I CAN'T BELIEVE HIS OFFICIAL SITE IS SO MESSED UP.

TAMMYKINS - HAVE A GOOD DAY AND THANKS FOR THE CHAT.  BUNDLE UP WHEN YOU GO FOR YOUR WALK.  I WOULD BE RIGHT THERE WITH YOU IF WE LIVED CLOSER.

JERRY - GOOD MORNING MY FRIEND.  EVERYTHING IS BEAUTIFUL :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy  I DO LOVE THAT SONG MY RAY STEVENS.

PRISSY - YOU HAVE A GOOD DAY AS WELL.  IT SURE WOULD MAKE ME HAPPY TO SEE A TOUR DATE IN CT., RI OR MA BUT I AM HOLDING MY BREATH. 

LINDSAY - GOOD LUCK WITH THAT INTERVIEW.  REMEMBER IF IT IS MEANT TO BE IT WILL HAPPEN.

PEPE - HEY THAT IS A GOOD IDEA.  I WILL GET SOME NICE BUNNY PLATES AND NAPKINS AND HECK PIZZA IS MY FAVORITE FOOD ANYWAY.

LINDA - YOU HAVEN'T MISSED MUCH.  STILL NO NEW TOUR DATES FOR US AND IT HAS BEEN PRETTY QUIET AROUND HERE.  I KNOW YOU HAVE BEEN BUSY WITH MOM.  YOU KNOW HOW I LIKE MY BUNNIES. :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

FRANKIE - ARE YOU ALL SET FOR KAITLYN FOR EASTER.  NOT SURE WHAT TO GET CATHERINE BESIDES THE USUAL.

CINDY - BEST OF LUCK.

WELL GOOD MORNING TO EVERYONE I DID NOT MENTION BY NAME.  HAVE TO GO AND CHECK THE NEWS AND GET MY BUTT IN GEAR.  I HAVEN'T EVEN HAD BREAKFAST YET.

HUGS
RAINEY

Cindy - Glad you made it safely! Enjoy your new apartment when you find it. :lol :hugg

I'm off to the gym ... have a great day, everyone!

Thanks everyone for the info about Clays official Site.  I dont feel like Im losing my mind anymore or at least when it comes to that. :lol

I'll read back later today.. I'm meeting my friend from work to take a walk.. Its chilly and windy here so I need to bundle up..  :cold

Catch you all later!
:bighug

GOOD MORNING FRIENDS!!! :ghug

 :wave Glory, Lolita, ANGELA, Charlene, Sasha, JoAnn, Janet, Tammy, AC, Boca,  Meesa, Lindsay, Lora, Prissy, Frankie, Pepe, Linda, Marilyn, Lorraine, Cindy....and everyone else as you get here!!!

The gangs all here!!!  :yay  It's fun to see so many people around!!!

I slept in a little, too, as I stayed up late...but loved the freedom of it!!!  But, Miss Glory, I left a note for my daughter to make sure I was up when she left for work before 9 am. She was my alarm clock this morning.   :lol

I have a tanning appointment at 10 am so I have to get ready.  No time to address everyone...but I DID read all your posts....and as always, like to know what is going on with all of you. 

Like Lindsay, I am going to try to have a productive day. NOT overdo it...don't worry.  Just get some things done that need to get done.  Daughter and I decided we will shop tomorrow, since she has the day off.  If I don't no one will get an Easter basket.   :roflmao

Thanks to everyone that offered to help with the cookbook.  I have not had time to reply to anyone, but I have a list and I need to see who all pm-ed Pamela, so I WILL be getting back to all of you.  :bouncy

Glory - I was talking to myself last night, too, but as I said, you do it in a more entertaining way.   :bigsmile

Lolita -  An Easter picnic...that sounds nice.  But I understand the need to just have a quiet time home sometimes.  No picnic here.   :cold  It's supposed to be a high of 40 on  Sunday.  Daughter just told me she changed her mind what to wear, and I haven't even decided yet.  Like Prissy I will have to rethink that.   :bduh

Sasha - OHmygoodness....I loved this so much, I had to steal it and have to repost it.  I like this song very much...and especially that line..."Lookin' better than a body has a right to..."   :thud is right!!!!!
(http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-3/683919/HYCAAvvie_DangHesHot.gif)

Linds - I have noticed you haven't been around.   :para  Missed ya.   :hugg  That's good you are going to get things in order for your interview, so you don't have to spend the time worrying.  Good luck getting things done today.   :bouncy  Me, too.   :lol

Lora - My youngest son (the over-achiever, top notch student, etc....blah, blah, blah...)  actually told hubby and me once that he knew he had smart parents, and he thought he got that from us.  WHAT?!?!?!?!  A kid actually admitting something like that??????  :para  I thought I would faint.  Your son knows your smart, just is not willing to admit it yet.  You will enjoy it when he does.   :bouncy

Boca - I am off until Monday, April 16th.   :yay  I am planning on spending a quiet week at home trying to get through a part of a to-do list.  I am realistic.   :bigsmile  And, yes, it has been almost 2 1/2 years since Sue's passing already. Sometimes it seems like yesterday, sometimes like a million years ago.  And I still cry about it.  I see her husband every now and then, and he is very warm and friendly to me.  He has another person in his life now, and I am OK with it.  But if they ever get married, I don't think I will be able to go to the ceremony.  Hope you and Nikki are both having good days.

Linda - I CERTAINLY remember those pot holders and LOVED making them.  Got that for my daughter when she was little, too.  GOOD to see you.   :bouncy

Cindy -  :yay :yay :yay  Glad you made it to Cary!!!!!  Have fun unpacking all those boxes.  I don't envy you for that....moving is hard work.  But I know you will be thrilled making your new home in NC after waiting so long!!!  :hugg

 :wave and  :hugg for everyone!!!  If I don't get going I will be late for my appointment.

The OCD will be 3 years old on April 20.  That is a Friday.  Let's par-tay!!!  If we start planning it now, maybe we can all be here.  We can have a party like old times with all our new friends, too.  And we can get our lurkers out of lurkdom for just one night, *hint....hint...* so we can enjoy the night together.  Each and every member is an important part of our family, like the links of a chain.  So I would appreciate you putting this date on your calendar, and would appreciate any and all suggestions.  Thanks!!!

I'll be back.....
Woodstock :bouncy X115

PLEASE  keep voting for Jericho. I just found this at the Clay board and they are hoping it is Jericho they are talking about. If you know how to clear youR cookies you can just keep voting, if you don't know how you can just sign off the internet and go back on and you  can vote again

http://www.eonline.com/polls/full_page_poll.jsp?pollID=6084


I'll be right back with what I found. I forgot to copy it so I could paste it

HI

MY NEW DRAWING.
NOW ONLY 6 MORE PROJECTS TO GO.

LUV YOU ALL.
JAN
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v73/studiojnc/AuntMillie-1.jpg)

 WELL JUST GOT BACK FROM PENNY'S GOT THREE PR. OF PANTS ONE SIZE 8 ONE SIZE 10 ONE SIZE 12 I JUST DO NOT UNDERSTAND THIS CRAZY SIZIN

                  HAVE TO GO TO WORK TTYL.

Hello(shhh!  sneaking in while class is at art)

   I just went to : Brady Theater in Tulsa, Ok.  They are showing Clay on July7.  No signs of presale, but does have May 12(Sat.) 10:00 sale.  Prices $42-62.  (918)582-7239.
   A friend of mine saw that the contract was lost a Nokia and that "Roadwork Entertainment" picked it up for Tulsa.  Only a 4 1/2 hour drive from Dallas/Ft.Worth, but we wil be in HOuston!

Got to go----never know when the principal will walk in! :bigsmile
JoAnn

JoAnn- thanks for the info- but where did your friend see that? The OFC has had Nokia on the list for more than three weeks- and that was confirmed. How does a contract get "lost"- does anyone know?

Hello everyone, :wave

I know it is afternoon in most part of the country – I just got up an hour ago, as soon as I open my eyes, I realized that this is not going to be a productive day. To top it all off, I stepped on my husband’s eyeglasses last night, I cannot understand why men (not all of them) cannot process in their brain that if they drop an item, it is a common courtesy to pick it up and not wait for the maid (that would be me). Monday, I will have to call for an appointment, and I will add myself in that appointment as well, I think it is time to face the fact that I may need an eyeglasses, the problem is I am an oriental; my nose will not be able to hold any eyeglasses. :lookie I hope I don't look like a Mexican fly. :bawl :laugh :laugh



Lorraine, I agree family should support one another no matter what. I hope you will find some yummy goodies and or toys to stuff Catherine’s Easter basket. I can’t believe your son is still sick.


Jan your drawing is breathtaking.  :clap :clap


Woody I don’t need tanning I’m brown enough. I will mark April 20 in my calendar. Enjoy your Easter vacation.


Our weather predicts for a rainy Easter Sunday, we shall see. Right now it is overcast and cool, I was suppose to mow my lawn today, but my body is not up to it, I will postpone that job until Monday. Good luck on finding something to wear for Easter.


Linda good to see you well and posting, so you want someone to grab you and tie you down  :naughty - woman get your mind off the gutter already. What will you be doing since you didn’t have to cook. I hope taking it easy is in the top of your list.  :hugg


AC- yes I received pm from Pamela. I have never heard of Ray Stevens’ there is something on your mind, sound like a great sad song. BTW, thanks for the Barbara Mandrell link; I used to watch their show religiously when it was on. Are the sisters still together?


Boca good to see you, your meatless meal for today sounds delicious, I’m doing fine thanks for asking. How about you?


Cindy :yay You're home. :fruit :fruit


Hello to Tammy, Prissy, Bozena, Frankie, Pepe, Corbet, Glory, Krista, Angela, Evelyn, Michelle, and the rest who will be stopping by.  :wave

Hugs to all,

Lolita

Lolita and everyone, I"m  so confused  my computer has gone wacko! Sorry if I don"t answer yoiur messages  I"m waiting for my daughter to sort things out. It"s telling me I have 61 unread messages.....I don"t know that many people for goodness sake. Meatless day today, maybe I need some brain food!!! Hugs

Meatless day for me too...

 :wave Philly, corbet, Lorraine, Lolita, Marilyn, and anyone else still around!!!   :wave

It is VERY windy and cold here today.   :bang  I broke down and turned the heat up.  Didn't like feeling cold in here, but the wind is just coming through the cracks it seems. 

I enjoyed my tanning appointment especially on this cold day.   :bouncy Then I did a few things around here....then went back out into the cold to the grocery store.  Since my daughter and I are going to go shopping tomorrow, I want to get some of my things made for Easter today...or at least get started.  Of course, I didn't find everything I needed at our grocery store, so I will have to get the rest tomorrow.

Jan - Your new drawing is absolutely beautiful!!!   :clap :clap :clap  OH my, you are SO very talented.  I truly admire your talent.  And how wonderful that you love it so much, too.   :bouncy

Lorraine - Your family sounds a lot like mine.  We support each other the best we can.  You have raised your boys well.  :hugg  Hope you don't get trampled at  WalMart.  I probably will tomorrow, for sure.   :lol

JoAnn - I sure hope they get all that straightened out about Nokia.  What the heck is going on???  I feel s*rry for people that have booked flights. I am thinking I won't book my flight to NC til I KNOW I have concert tickets.   :naughty

Lolita - Tanning is my one indulgence...and I tan easily, so I only do it for a short while in the spring.  But it feels good, and I feel like I look better, although I KNOW it is bad for me.....Well, so are a lot of other things.   :lol  I'm sure you have beautiful Asian skin. 

OK, off to the kitchen to make some cupcakes.  And I will probably color some eggs all by myself.  I still like doing it....even though all the kids are grown.  Thank goodness, everyone here likes hard boiled eggs.   :bouncy  So we will eat them all.

I hope SOMEONE has good weather for Easter.   :easter1
Woodstock :bouncy X115

corbet -  Click on "61 messages" and see if there are messages there.  I hope you figure it out.  Let me know if I can help.  :wink
Woodstock :bouncy X115

Corbet, goodness 61 messages, you are one busy gal. :lol Except for typing, loading clack, I don’t know much about computer. I just learn to post pictures recently, thanks to the good people here at the OCD. :clap Woody will be able to help you, I’m sure. Go have yourself some tea, perhaps when you return your computer will be back to normal. Have a happy Easter with Corina. :hugg


Lorraine, you crack me up,  :lol :lol did your ex really lost his falls teeth and blame you for it? Now that’s just too much, but then again, my husband blames me for anything even if I’m not around.


Woody it’s good to indulge ourselves once or twice a month. I love to have a pedicure but I got butcher one day, I couldn’t use a close shoes for seems like a long time. I was lucky I didn’t lose my toe. I do my own pedicure now. Yeah, I get so tired hearing that everything is bad for us. I just do what pleases me.


Hello to everyone around. :wave

Hugs,

Lolita

 :wave

Kaitlyn and I have been running around with Papaw all day - he took us out to lunch, too, so we've had fun. He is replacing some old light fixtures in the house (kitchen and one bathroom), and Kaitlyn is busy playing, so I took a minute  to post a magazine - finally got the first American Idol Magazine of the year!  :clap

Looks like everybody is having a good day!

Lorraine - yes, I have all of the grandchildrens' baskets finished. Kaitlyn's is horse related - I found her a book of horse stickers, and another horse book. At Christmas I found a brand of dolls called  "Only Hearts". They are the size of Barbie dolls, but they look like real little girls. Each doll comes with a pet, too - a dog or cat. I got her one of the  dolls for Christmas. For Easter I got her another doll and the stuffed horse that goes with the set. I also got just a little candy - we don't do the candy thing much - we leave that to the Easter bunny! Laney's basket is filled with art supplies, and Cameron's basket has golf stuff - golf balls, a golf book, a new golf glove, etc.)

Woody - An OCD party! yeah!!!!  :purpbana

I see that the OFC is down - I'll have to go check and see if I can get in - it sounds about right that they let the domain name expire- Team Clay just has never learned to do things right!!!!!!

I cannot believe that the Grand Prairie concert may not happen - what about everybody that has bought plane tickets?

I'm sorry for not speaking to everyone - I'd better go check on Kaitlyn  :ghug

HI :wave

HERE I HAVE A ZILLION THINGS TO DO, IT IS TIME FOR ME TO GO HOME AND WHAT DID I DO THE LAST 2 HOURS????  :naughty
I WENT TO MY "DOWN MEMORY LANE" THREAD AND STARTED AT THE BEGINNING AND HAD A GREAT TIME LOOKING AT ALL THE PHOTOS. :smile :smile

FRANKIE
I POSTED A PICTURE OF ME IN MY SCRAPBOOKING DAYS. YOU MIGHT FIND IT INTERESTING. I WAS ALSO A SCRAPBOOKING PERSON.

NOW I BETTER GET GOING. HUBBY IS COOKING CHICKEN FOR DINNER AND I HAD BETTER NOT BE LATE. :moped

LUV :hugg
JAN

Frankie, that is the problem.  What about the tickets everyone bought!  OMG!! 

Marilyn, nice talking to you!  It sounds like a good plan you have.

Woody, you go tanning?  I would love to, but I think my skin is too sensitive now.  I used to lie out for hours when I was younger; you know, 100 years ago.  I have to think of something else to indulge in now.   :slick :lol

Lorraine, you know the best kind of tan for us in the tanning lotion.  I can't afford anymore age spots!! :lol  I remember you telling me about the false teeth. :lol :lol  What an idiot!  I didn't know Jamie was sick.  Was that from the week before when he called you at Tammy's?

Tammy,  I hope you had a nice walk with your friend.  It was chilly, but not when you are bundled up.   That walk must feel great to you.  I am so bad!!!  Are you getting ready to greet the Easter Bunny?

Lolita, you are toooooooo funny!   You stepped on his glasses.  If mine fell, I wouldn't see the darn things either.  I have to ask my husband to help me find mine when I put them down. :lol  I don't know about resting.   I don't think there is any such word in my vocabulary these last few months.   I let the girl go that my mother had.  She left a bottle of vodka on her living room floor.  Yup, that did it!!!

Jan, that drawing is gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!OMG, are you a talented lady!! 

Frankie, another big smile on my mom's face thanks to you.   You are just so kind!! :hugg :hugg  She had a bad week, so it was great timing!

Corbet, I never said welcome to you.   I am anothe girl from CT.   We are still waiting to see if Clay is going to have a concert here.  We have had one every year, but nothing so far.   Thankfully, Lorraine, Tammy, Sasha and Angela have tickets to NH.  It's a four hour drive, but we did it last year.

We are having a OCD party?  When?  Can someone pm me.  I would like to try and be there.  TRY!!!!

I miss having fun like we used to.  I need some laughs.   It's hard to be good, though, when we all get together. :lol :lol

Off to make dinner (or leftovers.)

I am a wreck....my SIL is on his way over to pick up the rest of his 'stuff" .  I pray Nikki and he won't start fighting.  She threw all his things out on the driveway as he is not allowed to come into the house.....OH God, he's here...I'll let you know later.

Good Afternoon!

I have been trying to find out news about the Grand Prairie/Tulsa concert conflict!!  I have emailed the Brady Theater in Tulsa, but don't know if I will hear anything today or this weekend.

Linda,
We have not bought concert tickets yet for GP.  The pre-sale is next Friday the 13th;  and this will be my 13th concert!  I don't know if anyone has bought airliine tickets or not!  I still have six hotel reservations that I can cancel without problems.  Yes, I have six reservations and I only live 25 minutes from Nokia!! :lol :wink

Lorraine,
I don't think "13" is a lucky number after all.  (See above.)

Jan,
Oh my!  That is so beautiful?  Who is the girl in the portrait?  Is it you?  You are so talented!!

Lolita,
You are so funny.  If you get nose pieces with your glasses they should stay on.  And you stepped on your hubby's glasses.  Tell him they shouldn't have been on the floor.  We are having to search for Skip's glasses sometimes.  Usually, they are in his chair between the cushion and the arm rest!!

Corbert,
I hope you get your computer worked out.

Frankie,
The Easter baskets for the grandkids sound wonderful.  There was a lady on Good Morning Texas Wednesday talking about specialty Easter baskets for children.  She was suggesting how people could make their own, like you do, with a theme.  Then she said they have clients that come in and spend as much as $20 to $500  :eek for an Easter basket for a child!

Boca,
I hope everything turns out all right!  Stay strong!


I never had any problems getting on the OFC today, and I've been on a lot trying to find out about the GP/Tulsa concert dates.

This is what I know so far:

There is now a date showing up for a Clay Concert in Tulsa at the Brady Theater also on 07/07/07!!

If you click onto

BRADY THEATER (http://www.bradytheater.com/events.php)

and scroll down, they are announcing Clay performing there on 07/07/07

And if you go to the Nokia site, Clay is not listed there for a July performance!!

And I can't find Clay on Ticket Master for Nokia!!

And when I Googled Clay Aiken at Nokia on ticketmaster, I got this:

 Sorry, but this event no longer exists in our database.:eek


Now, don't panic yet: 


On the OFC site, Nokia/ Grand Prairie is still listed as the second performance on the tour after Houston!!

So let's keep our fingers crossed that this is just a glitch and Clay will be at Nokia on 07/07/07 and then at a later day in Tulsa!!

:cross    :cross   :cross   :cross   :cross   :cross   :cross


I hope everyone is having a "Good Friday!"

Hugs,
Prissy

I just got this email from the Brady Theater in Tulsa:

Priscilla -
 
Thanks for your e-mail.
 
I am assuming Clay was scheduled at some point for the Nokia Theater, as I know both his fan club and TicketMaster have the show listed (or did). I reconfirmed the date with Clay's agent and I notice that the Nokia Theater has no mention of the show on their web site, so I am assuming the Nokia date was either cancelled or rescheduled.
 
You can sign up for our newsletter, which will allow you access to a pre-sale. However, I am sure Clay's fan club will have one of their own and they will have the same seat selection as our pre-sale has.  The option is yours. You can find out more information about ticket sales and our newsletter at www.bradytheater.com.
 
This is Clay's first time in Oklahoma and will be his only Oklahoma concert.
 
Thanks again,
 
Johnny Buschardt
Road Work Entertainment
The Historic Brady Theater
105 West Brady
Tulsa, OK  74103
(918) 582-2353 - phone
(918) 582-0643 - fax
E-mail: jb@bradytheater.com
Web Site: www.bradytheater.com
Web Site: www.roadworkok.com


Now, how far is it from Houston to Tulsa?

Just checking in...

First- Sorry about the Dallas Grand Prarie, Nokia concert ..looks like it no longer will exist.

Second- Seriously, If I had bought NON refundable plane tickets to attend that concert, I would send my cost to the fan club that DID announce the date...although- his would most definately NOT be the first performer to ever cancel a show so..there may not be a leg to stand on.

Thirdly- I was in a hurry this morning when I posted about my non concern about CLay- don't want to alarm anyone..It was in my haste that I probably didn't chose my words better and make myself more clear.

For anyone that pm'd me, I hope my explanation was clear. Nothing Clay has done..nothing that has been done to him.

Just my garbled words...

So..with that..

Fourth- I misspoke and I DID receive a PM from Pamela about the site being down, but I didn't seem to get the pop up box I normally get when I sign on..alerting me, so- I am in the know, I was not left out and I hope everyone got the same PM I got.

Whew!!!!!!!!!

I bought my Easter ham..and beer. (for hubby and the ham...)...I believe he is not working that day, and there is no NASCAR race on..whatever will we do with our time?? If our weather were better, we could work outside..

no such luck here.


Is this weird? My son left for work about an hour ago and his 2 friends are still here playing his playstation 3...

I am acting as if they aren't, sitting here with you guys, drinking a beam and diet coke, doing laundry. I did inform them that if they stayed much longer, I would treat them like my son and they could carry down the laundry...They did say OK!!

They are being quiet though, so no problem, so at least not for me...maybe for my poor working stiff son though.................. :lol

Be back soon,

Lora

 :wave

Wow - I am just shocked ath the Nokia cancellation - or whatever happened - that is really a bad mistake. Concert tickets have not been bought, but plane tickets have - that is awful!

Linda -  :hugg to Mom

Prissy - I love to put the baskets together for the grandchildren, just as I shop for little things for Christmas stockings all year long (I do those for everyone in the family). The children still think they should get Eater baaskets, too, but they don't  :lol I do manage a chocolate Easter bunny with everyone's name on each one at their place at the table, though.

Lorriane - Catherine will love the Little Pony Castle! That is what Kaitlyn asked from us for Christmas, and she loves it.

I'm off again - the horses have come up to our back fence, and we have a few carrots left.

First year ever I have not done a basket for my son..but I have given him bags of candy throughout the week. I am gonna miss the Easter Egg Hunt in the house though- he could never find them all...ever!

I am a mean evil mom!!

I did call him while I was at WalMart shopping though, asked him if he would like a certain CD or Movie..

MY almost 17 year old requested...

Happy Feet.


Good- ness... I laughed all the way to the checkout counter and proudly presented it to him, in front of his friends when I arrived home. He just smiled and said "Thanks Mom.."

His friends...they just kinda giggled.

And yes- they are still here playing his playstation...

Nuts.

Lora

Just in my Google alert..

here is a page of this photograghers work as well as his words..

Regarding Clay-

http://www.time.com/time/photoessays/2006/kwaku_alston/

here is the beginning to click through...

http://www.time.com/time/photoessays/2006/kwaku_alston/


Lora

Lorraine you had me laughing.  :lol I went outside to put some food in my birdfeeder, while I was doing the job; I started laughing thinking about your hubby flushing his false teeth in the toilet and not know it.  :lol :lol That is just hysterical, what was he thinking? :lol I can picture him standing in front of the toilet, opened his mouth and out the false teeth, :lmao and still he didn’t know it! :lmao :lmao Thanks for the laugh.


Prissy my sister in-law and I are very close she is American German. She hates her nose; she always tells me that it is too big. Once in awhile she would tell me that she is going to have a nose job, I would then tell her to throw the left over nose my way, and I will glue it to my nose. We end up laughing our heads off. I don’t think her nose is big, I think we are our worst critics. BTW, I will remember the nosepiece when I go have my eyes check. Have a happy Easter, thanks for posting the Clay graphic again. I just love watching him pop out of the basket.

Boca :hugg your daughter will be fine. :hugg She does not need him.


Linda  :hugg  I’m sorry you had to let go of your mom’s helper, I hope you will be able to find someone with no alcohol problem to replace her. Joking aside, you do need to rest, our body can only do so much, I wish I live closer, I wouldn’t mind giving you a hand.


Corber, I hope your computer problem is taking care of.


Woody I will be making a meatless pancit tonight, too bad you’re too far away. :wink


Hello Lora, AC, Frankie, Jan, and the rest. :wave

Hugs,

Lolita

Cindy - I forgot to say that I am glad you are safely in NC in your new home!!!!!  :clap :purpbana

It doesn't take us long to go through a whole bag of carrots - here is Wild Baby at her happiest - feeding horses:



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I'm off to look for something for supper  :para

The weather just came one - it said we may have snow here tomorrow night!  :jaw

You ladies here have some of the prettiest, cutest grandkids I have seen.

I hope my son, someday, has children, NOT HIM..but a female partner he ends up with, or male through adoption etc, doesn't matter (just being politically correct....)

BTW-I have had that conversation with my husband though- the "What if?" conversation about our son..

He said he would never turn his back on him, regardless. He would be upset, but he knew through time ancd acceptance, he would be OK>

Again, his sister "came out" about 9 years ago....and he hasn't missed a beat with his relationship with her or her partner...neither has my son or myself.

It is just not important to me in the whole scheme of life..


Lora

Frankie- while we have green grass here, it has been spitting snow for three days now and does not plan to go away, even into next week.

It stinks.

Lora

Lolita- speaking of "noses"" you have got to see mine!! :lol

I was knicknamed...ski slope....through out grade and middle school..high school, not so much..I grew my hair longer and wore tight jeans!!!!!!!!!! :lol :lol

Hey- it helped..

They called me other things then!! :lol

Off to change laundry loads,

and yes, my sons friend are still here.

Lora

They are gone..they are gone!

My sons friends left.

They did ask if they could come back though- to spend the night and bring Saw III.

I want to see Saw 111.

Saw freaked me out, Saw II, I only have watched part of..Saw III??

I may cry.

Lora

Geez.I just realized, I am pulling a GLORY!!!!!!!!! :lol

Ok, I get the hint..

I am ouuta here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :sonic :sonic

Lora

DROPPING BY TO WISH EVERYONE A HAPPY EASTER

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AND THOSE OF YOU  THAT LOVE PETS

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AND EVERYONE CAN USE A LAUGH

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Lora, I'll start wearing my hair long and tight jeans. On second thought, I had better not, It would scare people to death. :lol

Saw 3, is that a horror movie?


Frankie, wild baby is adorable, are the horses yours?


AC - are you awake yet?

Hugs,

Lolita

A 10-12 HOUR DRIVE....DEPENDING ON TRAFFIC....I HAVE DRIVEN IT...WE HAVE FAMILY JUST OUT SIDE TULSA....AND USED TO LIVE THERE ALSO....

OK DALLAS FANS DO YOUR DANCE OR SOMETHING
WE ALL WANT TO SEE CLAY AT NOKIA 070707

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Hello Bozena :wave

Wow, the egg/cat is beautifully done.

Thanks for the laugh on the second one. :lol How have you been?

Hugs,

Lolita

GOOD EVENING MS LOLITA    (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/EMOTIONS/hismiley.gif)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/EMOTIONS/hismiley.gif)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/EMOTIONS/hismiley.gif)(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v464/BOZENA/EMOTIONS/hismiley.gif)

 :wave

WE WOULD HAVE TO FOLLOW THE BUS WHEN IT LEAVES HOUSTON AND DRIVE ALL NIGHT FOLLOWING HIM AS CLOSE AS WE COULD AND WOULD HAVE TO STOP WHEN THEY DID TO GET FUEL AND SNACKS.... :bigsmile

.   OK   

I THOUGHT YOU WOULD SAY THAT  :bigsmile

DUDLEY wrote:

WE THINK ALIKE   :lmao :lmao :lmao

OK ANOTHER DANCE FOR NOKIA 070707

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YES WE DO DON'T WE  :lmao  :lmao  :lmao

DON'T GIVE UP UNTIL WE ACTUALLY SEE THE NOKIA REMOVED FROM THE TOUR SECTION OF THE OFC AND TULSA PUT IN IT'S PLACE....

NOKIA IS NOT OVER UNTIL IT'S OVER..
WE WAIT  AND DO THE DANCE
 :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana   :purpbana

DUDLEY...
I HAVE OUR GUY CHECKING ON NOKIA
     
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I AM SIGNING OFF FOR NOW

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Miss Bozena, I’m glad that you’re doing fine. Ticket stress is sure getting to all of us, how many Clay concerts are you planning to attend. BTW, I am not a spring chicken but I don’t remember who Nana Mauscouri is, is she an opera singer? How nice of you to treat your friend to a concert – have fun.

Hello Dudley. :wave

POSTED TODAY 4/6/07 ON ANOTHER CLAY SITE


I emailed Nokia and heard back from them a few minutes ago. They said that Clay is definitely booked at Nokia on July 7th in Grand Prairie. In her words, it's a confirmed date. She said that she doesn't know why the Tulsa date is the same but they are checking with Clay's agent to find out what is going on. I asked her to let me know as soon as she knows something for sure. As it stands now, it looks like the Tulsa date is the one that may not be legitimate. As soon as I get an update from Nokia I will post it here.  


I wrote to Nokia as well and here is their response to me:

I don't know what the deal is on this show. WE have it confirmed for 7/7 and now so does Tulsa. We have a call into the agent to find out what is going on.  

 :wave LOLITA

Dudley - Please let me know what's happening. I haven't made any airline reservations yet but please remember to include me in whatever plans you and bozena are making. Good grief , I certainly hope it's Nokia and not Tulsa. that's crazy.

Hi Bozena - Keep me posted, honey. I'd hate a twelve hour drive so I'm going to join you in the Nokia dance. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana

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YOU GOT IT COOKIE.......

LOLITA SHE'S GREEK FROM THE 1960 ONWARD

EVELYN....
DON'T WORRY
YOU WILL BE INFORMED
WHEN TO BUY YOUR AIRLINE TKT

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Dudley,

I am really hoping :cross that Nokia is still the date for 07/07/07, but I cannot find Clay listed anywhere on Nokia's list of scheduled events and when I go to Ticket Master and Clay and Nokia, it still says,:

 Sorry, but this event no longer exists in our database.:eek

Somewhere there has been a miscommunication!  How could Clay's "people" schedule him for two cities on the same date?? :bduh

The Texas Clay Fans have been planning for the pre-party at Mercado Juarez, hotel reservations have been made, but luckily, no tickets bought yet. 

I would like to go to Nokia and I hope the Brady Theater in Tulsa is rescheduled for another date.  I'd rather drive from D/FW to Tulsa than from Houston to Tulsa!


Bozena,
We need to do the Nokia Dance, for sure!!

:dancingparty  :fruit :dancingparty

JUST STOPPING BY AS I RELAX ON THIS FRIDAY NIGHT.  I EVEN FELL ASLEEP FOR A LITTLE BIT BUT FOR SOME REASON I FEEL EVEN MORE TIRED.

I SEE THERE IS A LOT OF CONFUSION WITH THE NOKIA DATE AND THE TULSA DATE.  SURE HOPE IT CAN BE WORKED OUT FOR ALL YOU GUYS.

FRANKIE - KAITLYN IS ADORABLE AND NEXT TO THAT HORSE SHE LOOKS PICTURE PERFECT.   I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NICE WEATHER TO GET HERE TO BE ABLE TO ENJOY CATHERINE OUTSIDE.  NO SHE DOESN'T HAVE A HORSE BUT WE ARE PLANNING ON A NICE SWING SET.  HEY CAN YOU IMAGINE ME WITH A HORSE IN MY BACKYARD.  DON'T THINK SO. :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol  I CAN'T EVEN TAKE CARE OF CATS OR DOGS. :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

LOLITA - WELL TO GIVE HIM SOME CREDIT FOR LOSING HIS TEETH DOWN THE TOILET, I HAVE TO SAY HE WAS TWO SHEETS TO THE WIND AT THE TIME BUT YEP I STILL GOT THE BLAME.  AFTER TO LOSERS I GAVE UP ON MARRIAGE AND HOOKED MY CLAWS INTO CLAY. :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

TAMMYKINS - I AM WATCHING "GHOSTWHISPHER"  BUT THEN I FELL ASLEEP AND WOKE UP AGAIN.  I HAVE A FEELING YOU ARE DOWN AND OUT ON THAT COUCH.

ANGELA - WHERE ARE YOU THIS EVENING.  HOPE YOUR WORK DAY WASN'T TOO BAD.

HELLO PRISSY, BOZENA, DUDLEY, LORA. EVELYN  :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave :wave

HUGS
RAINEY

Prissy - I just noticed this little emoticon and I wasn't sure if you had seen it yet!!! 

 :violin
 

Well Clay nearly ran over me a week ago, so it wouldn't surprise me!  :lol

Car.

Cindy you got me again, my heart stopped when you mentioned running into Clay, I have got to remind myself to finish reading the entire sentence before getting excited. :bang

I know how you feel, I’d be emotional too if I were to make a big move. Wishing you and yours all the best in your new home.


Miss Bozena, Mauscouri sounds like one smart lady. Thanks for answering my question.

Evelyn. :wave

Lorraine I am not familiar with “Two sheets to the wind,” what is that mean? I feel sleepy today but I fight it off, as I want to get some sleep tonight.


Hugs to all,

Lolita

CINDY, what a surprise to see you tonight.  I thought you would be head first in boxes.  I bet you are tired!  Yep it is a big move but you will love it.  Right now it is 20 degrees here and snow on the ground!  Have fun scouting all those new resturants out.  Have you found the nearest Starbucks yet?  Don't forget to laugh funny girl!!!!!!!!!!   :hugg :hugg

Hello MISS LOLITA, you are sounding pretty tired tonight!  Don't want you mowing the grass on Monday let son do that, you sit and rest!  Hope the new puppy is still doing well.

My co-worker said the same thing!  :lol

I'm glad you got there safely. I'll definitely be there this summer. I was just checking on flights a few minutes ago. Marilyn booked her trip today, so off we go to Raleigh again!  :shappy

 :soapbox

May I interupt this regularly scheduled Friday night to say a few things that are on my mind:??

I have just finished watching some of Clays past videos.

Invisible, namely-

Can someone PLEASE tell me where his career has changed?

I guess what I am referring to is the seeming lack of support from both his label, producers, handlers of sort as well as fans that were "there till the end" and yet, seem to have disappeared.

The voice has not changed..his appearance, yes- and to me, for the better. He is the same goofy guy we fell in love with 4 years ago.

I watched that video and just like yesterday, I get the same fluttering, beating heart, the smile comes across my face....and I just feel "tickled" for his success.

Flash 4 years forward, and we seem to have less fans but the same great guy!?

I say seem, based on sales, of course, based on lesser posts and new fans, smaller venues, not new music,

and I just still don't get it. AND, I really don't like it.

I don't know where and when things "seem" to have changed for Clay.

Maybe this is the way HE wants it..but I still miss and long for the guy that was filling fairs stadiums, and larger venues..seeing tshirts and sign professing "I Heart Clay AIken"..

and now, the freaking media seems to have changed course, seems to have found nothing good to report..

It's like one media outlet said something negative and they all just jumped on the bandwagon.

I honestly, am sick and tired of reading or hearing things about Clay that are so darned tongue in cheek...so "read between the lines high school", it makes me ill.

I hope someday, they choke on their own tongues, and the reading between the lines come back to bite them in the face!

I have no real reason, I guess, tonight, to  be so rowled up, other than I depise those that write things to simply tear another person down to make themselves feel so much bigger.

If this were not the board it is, I would have mulitple choice words I could have easily used.

I just hate seeing someone like Clay, constantly being the brunt of late night jokes, and tabloids and even mainstream TV and daytime talkshows.

Even though Rosie O'Donnell may not have helped any situation, she at least spoke up about what was bugging her..and in a light that took the defense of Clay and ANY darned perceived notion that someone has about him.

I wish the media and any foul mouthed person that feels the need to tear him down, would just SHUT UP!!

It is over and over, the same dead, tired jokes, the same dead tired innuendos and snickers.

I don't know how Clay does it.

I have 2 letters of the alphabet I would like to say to them all!!

and I don't even live in his life.

It just breaks my heart to see such talent being drug through any mud, perceived or not....I am still a fan, maybe less involved, but with the same spirit as I had years ago.

He still just makes me smile.

off  :soapbox

Lora

Just wanted to say, that when I started my little "rant", I was alone.

No one had posted in a while and I just wanted to vent.

I need to stop watching "old" Clay films... :lol :lol

You know, like when you watch Gone with the Wind or some other old time favorite..just stirs up feelings of "what coulda been or shoulda been" or "Ahhh , those were the day!"

Cuz Clay is very old now, you know?

ahhh. don't get me started again!! :lol

Lora

LORA, you always say things so well.  I totally agree with you.  The wonderful voice CLAY has, one in a million is not recognized while others who can't sing live get the grammys.  Go figure!!!  Has to be management or lack of I should say.

CINDY, I am freezing to death here in Michigan.  You should be glad you are in NC.  It will be an adjustment but you will like it I am sure.  I feel sorry for your boss I bet she is missing you already.  Will you see her on Tuesday?

CINDY, you mean your daughter already has a job down there too?  Now young lady you need to take a nice hot shower if you can find the towels, and go to bed and try and get some rest.  Your body is exhausted and it is emotional to move to another state which tires you.  You have been on the run constantly lately.  I am going to hit the showers myself. 

Hello Miss Pepe, Coco is doing well; I will be posting a photo of hers soon. I am not satisfied when son and hubby mow the lawn so I do it myself, thanks.

Lora, I agree one hundred percent. One day Clay’s time to shine will come and I will be there to celebrate it along with him and all of you. :purpbana :purpbana

Cindy thanks, I don’t think my little heart can take any more false alarm. :shappy :shappy :lmao

Hubby's home, everyone have a good evening.

Hugs to all,

Lolita

 :wave

I have exhausted my granddaughter today, and she went to sleep as soon as she had her bath!  :lol

Lolita - no, the horses are not ours, but we feel as though they are. They live next door on a farm owned by one of the doctors in town - one of the men who works for the docotr feeds the horses, but no one ever comes to ride them or to pet them - petting them is our department.  We have lived here 15 years, and so we have been feeding the palamino even before our first gandchild was born. Whenever they see Kaitlyn in our yard, all 4 horses (3 horses and one pony) all run to the fence and wait to have their noses rubbed. She also pulls grass for them, and spends all of my money on carrotts! the older grandchildren do the same thing when they are here, too.

Lora - I love to read your rants. I was truly shocked at the sales of ATDW - that was the first time I knew that Clay's fan base had slipped. I cannot understand why - I do think that his disappearance last year hurt - I guess a lot of people moved on when we did not hear from him in months. I cannot imagaine - and I have tried - how someone could hear him and not be a fan for life. I keep seeing people sell whole Clay collections on ebay - I guess those are the people who loved him once, but who have changed their minds.  :bduh

Well, I'd better clean the kitchen - see 'yall later!  :ghug

 :wave

 :wave   SARA

Hi Janet!

Marilyn--sorry I'm sending this late, my friend just googled Clay Aiken summer conceert Tulsa 2007 and different articles came up.
              One said that the contract had failed to go through.

  Now--Some are still saying there is hope for Nokia-so I will do the dance too. :purpbana :purpbana :purpbana

Boca--I can't wait to "smell" the smell of new carpet in the classroom!   I've smelt: dirt-mold- grime-and stinky kids in this particular
          room for 4 years, the new smell will be pleasant.

New school story----I entered one of my wonderful classroom volunteers in a state wide contest honoring coummunity volunteers.
         The contest was held by NBC tv channel 5.  She won!!!!  I had to prepare a 4 page recommendation and she still won!
           As winner of the Dallas/Ft.Worth and North Texas area, she has won a trip to Washington DC to compete for national awards and she also won $1,500!  the tvcrew is coming to my classroom sometime in the next week.   

JoAnn

JoAnn- I will pray that the Nokia concert is still a go.  Wow that is woderful about your classroom volunteer and I hope she does well in Washington D.C.

Hey all. Summery time.

Happy Good Friday!

Welcome Woody.

Enjoy your day off and Spring Break.

Have fun coloring eggs.  :wink Used to do that when I was younger too.

Sounds nice you are spending Easter at your sister's and with your family in Chicago.

If only. I just remember when Mario decided to quit before they got to the top 12 on Season 4 and they got someone back that was voted off the week before.

I caught the end of seeing Gina with The Oak Ridge Boys on Leno telling jokes and singing that song.  :lol

Can't believe the OCD has been here for 3 years this month. Time is flying. Love to be here for the party on the 20th.

Welcome Boca.

Your friend and her hubby sound like great people.

Sure hope Nikki and your ex-SIL won't start fighting.

Frankie-Had a good day with Wild Baby.

What a cute pic of her with the horses.

Sounds like great toys for the grandkids for Easter in their baskets.

Had Dairy Queen last night too. A chocolate chip blizzard.

Prissy-Glad you and Skip had a nice day outside.

Sounds like a busy weekend for Easter.

Have a good time tomorrow at the birthday luncheon.

Those stuffed bunnies are cute.

Something strange is going on. You would think the OFC will say something by now about if the Grand Prairie date has been changed or canceled. Feel bad for you guys.

Jo Ann-That's too bad you had school today before Easter weekend.

Congrats on one of your volunteers winning a trip to DC! Good luck to her.

Sounds nice you will be getting new carpet for your classroom soon.

Jan-That is a beautiful drawing.  :clap

Tammy-Enjoy your day off.

Have a nice walk with your friend.

I can get to the OFC now.

Lora-Sorry you were so cold at the baseball game.

That's good you'll see a doctor next week about your women problems.

Too funny your son asked for the movie Happy Feet as an Easter gift.

Glory-Have a safe trip to KY and a nice visit and Easter wth your kids and grandkids.

Jerry-Good luck getting tickets tomorrow to George Jones.

Thanks for the pics, songs and info.

Didn't get the PM from Pamela.

Janet-I've been voting to save Jericho. Thanks for the info. Sure hope it can be saved.

I saw also on that list they have Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip and heard it's been canceled.

Rainy-Have a nice long weekend.

Sure hope Jamie can feel better soon.

Linda-So sorry your mom had a bad week. Hope you can find another helper.

Marilyn-Thanks for the info why some people couldn't get into the OFC.

Dudley-Thanks for the info Nokia is still a go.

Welcome Lolita.

You have a good Easter too.

Sorry you stepped on your hubby's sunglasses. Was an accident.

You'll look good in glasses if you get them.

Bozena-Great animations for Easter and funny pic of those eggs at a bar and the cat.

Have a good visit with your friend.

Cindy-Glad you made it safely to Cary. You have arrived!!!! :cheer

Good luck with everything.

You should take some pics of your apartment soon after you are all settled in so we can see it.  :smile

That's great there is 3 Starbucks close to you and your daughter got a job already.

Thanks for the gorgeous pics of our man Sasha and Meesa.

Prayers for Boca and her daughter and her whole family, Alli, Thea and her family, Philly's mom, Prissy's niece's baby Taylor and Kristy and her family, Linda's mom, Jo Ann's mom, Frankie's mom and Amy,Cindy's friend,Marilyn's Chris,Meesa's grandma and her BIL, Michelle's father and her brother,,Kris and her family, Glory's mom, Tammy's mom, Woody's hubby, Pamela's mom and Pamela and anyone getting bad weather and anyone else that needs them.

Everyone have a great Easter weekend.

Goodnight Everyone and Sweet Clay Dreams. :dust :tobed :claydream  (http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p105/tiffanyaiken28/IMG_2311_filtered.jpg)

Cindy - So glad you made it to Cary safely! :hugg Once you are more settled we'll have to get together.  :bouncy

Good Night Tiffany Sweet Clay Dreams.

Hi Michelle!

Just coming on to say Good Night to the OCD

JoAnn and everyone else - I'm hoping for the best for the GP concert, too - if it is changed to Tulsa, I will not be going.

Tiffany - I always get the same thing at DQ - a Pecan Cluster Blizzard - I am in a rut!  :lol

Joann - Congratulations to you and to your volunteer  :clap

O.K., Sara - I'm leaving you in charge - have fun!

EDIT - I just noticed that the time on my posts is off by over 2 hours - must have something to do with the maintenance today - I'll go try to fix it (usually takes me 2 or 3 tries)  :lol

Frankie- I won't let you down.  Good Night and Sweet Clay Dreams.

 :hugg  Good Night, Sara - Hey, it only took me two tries to get my time set right!  :clap :bigsmile

Frankie- Wow that is cool it only took you 2 try to fix your time.  Good Night and Sweet Clay Dreams.

Good Night Everyone Sweet Clay Dreams.

Good morning everyone, :wave

It’s only eleven in my neck of the woods and I’m not sleepy yet so here I am. I hope you all have an enjoyable day.

 :wave Woody, Prissy, Janet, Pepe, Frankie, Boca, Lora, Cindy, Angela, Krista, Evelyn, Michelle, Bozena, Glory, and the rest, I hope you all have a great weekend and a Happy Easter.



Frankie thanks for answering my question and sharing your story with us. I love animals, and am so happy to see your granddaughter with the horses, even if she was outside of the fence. What a beautiful child :hugg


Linda, Lorraine, and Tammy, you all have a Happy Easter.:wave


AC – good morning when you get here.


Tiffany you are so sweet,  :hugg thanks. Thanks for the summaries and the prayers for all of us as well. Will you be searching for eggs this Easter? I love searching for eggs, it’s fun.


Corbet, I hope you’re not experiencing any problem with your computer anymore.

Hugs to all,

Lolita

 :wave :wave :wave

Late night check in...

I am a broken record.   :bduh  Fell asleep on the couch...now I'm awake. 

Of course, I wanted to check in here with all of you. 

Lolita - Pancit for supper???  I would have come over!!!  :sonic  I haven't had it in so long, and it is SO good!!!  Brings back memories of so many years ago....  Can't wait to hear your recipe for it; I would like to try it!!!

Lora - You know I love when you get on your  :soapbox  .  I think a lot of us feel the same things, but you are good at voicing them.  I am not sure what is happening with Clay's career.  To be honest, I was a bit surprised by the type of summer tour that is planned.  If "they" really wanted to boost Clay's career, I think a tour of NEW songs with a pop flair like "Back For More" would have been a better choice.  After all, he's not going to record Moon River.   :lol  maybe I shouldn't say that.   :para  Ya never know.   :bduh  Maybe Clay is happy playing to the crowd he does, and singing the songs he is singing.  Maybe he is more comfortable in this ...I don't even know what to call it...."realm".  I honestly don't know.  But what I DO assume is that Clay wouldn't be doing this if he wasn't happy with it.  We know how feisty he can be.   :wink I am in a "wait and see" mode.  I am very interested to see what Clay's next album will be.  Then I think we will get some idea where his career is going.  One thing we know, you don't have to be the #1 selling artist to have a successful career, and Clay certainly has a successful career and more money than he ever would have dreamed of having.  But I certainly understand your frustration, as we all had different expectations, I think.  The bottom line for me, and for you, too, is that WE love him, and will be there no matter what.  Frankie said it all when she said that she can't understand how anyone can hear his voice and not be a fan for life, because that is exactly how I feel. And I feel privileged to be his fan.   :clayfan   :wink  BTW, TOO funny about your son's friends.   :roflmao  Typical boys.  A tornado could go by, and they would still be sitting there.  And you should have taken advantage of their offer to help with carrying the laundry, as I am sure they would be happy to in order to stay and play the PS.  You could have had them wash all the floors and ceilings while you were at it.   :lol   :bigsmile

Bozena and Dudley - Good to see you here tonight.   :bouncy :bouncy  I sure hope this Dallas/Tulsa mess gets fixed soon for you and Evelyn, Prissy, JoAnn, Jennie, Frankie, Marilyn, Meesa, and all others planning to go to this venue.  At least Nokia is aware of the mess, and hopefully someone will have answers soon.   :thumb

Cindy - YES, you are right about Gina singing Pat Benatar and Joan Jett!!!  You know....that is who she has reminded me of and I didn't know it....Pat Benatar.  Another one I thought of was Grace  Slick (hubby's favorite).  I can see her singing White Rabbit or Somebody to Love.   :bouncy   I can see her having a successful career, and I am anxious to hear more from her.   :clap  Oh, and BTW, I am happy to hear Danielle is at Starbucks again so you can keep up the connection.   :wink

Boca - We never heard back from you.  I hope things didn't go badly when SIL came to pick up his stuff.   :hugg

JoAnn - What wonderful news about your student, and what a wonderful teacher you are to nominate your students for such things.   :clap  With such big winnings, I hope you get a nice gift out of this.   :wink :bigsmile  How great that the TV station will be coming to your classroom!!!  Wish we could all see it.  Please post the info when it happens and maybe we can see it at their website!!!  :bouncy

Frankie and Tiffany - Dairy Queen and Subway are the only two franchise restaurants we have in this small town.  I am in a rut, too.  I get a Butterscotch Dilly Bar almost always.  LOVE them!!!  My second favorite is a Hawaiian blizzard.  It is not on their menu, but they make it with bananas, pineapple and coconut. YUM!!!  It is very rich and I can't eat it all in one sitting, so I get some later.   :bigsmile

Tiffany - Glad you will be at the OCD party.   :bigsmile

Tammy - Did you make it to Kohl's???

OK, this post is much longer than I had planned.... :roflmao ... so what else is new.   :bduh

Hope all the rest of you are getting a good night's sleep.   :bigsmile
Woodstock :bouncy X115

 :wave Lolita!!!
I see I just missed you by a little bit.  Hope you are snoozing away by now...

I see my time is messed up now, too.  I will have to go fix that.   :wink
Woodstock :bouncy X115

Morning everyone.
And a snowy one it is  :bang & cold as well.  Where did our spring go?

 :wave happy hubby - hope you are well soon! You are greatly missed  :bigsmile
Stay warm in this cold weather. :hugg

Woodstock  :wave Are you enjoying your spring break?  Hope this cold spell doesn't last long, my flowers are beginning to look droopy.  Are you already for tomorrow?  I can hardly wait because my Cody will be here and I went overboard with his basket.  My son an I are taking him to church with us.  Have a great Easter with your family! :hugg

 :wave Jerry, when you get here.  Is your sister and her kids coming over for the holiday?  Thank you for your nice review on Charlie Rich in your AC Reviews!  Is it cold there and snowy too.  Have a good day today. 

Tammy :wave Will you be out walking soon? Tomorrow I am having dinner at my Aunt's. so I will be usig her stepper.  Once the weather warms up I am going to walk everyday.  Enjoy your bike ride/walk today. :hugg

Lorraine  :wave  :wave Bet it's cold there too.  I was watching Larry King last night, and Jimmey Kimmel was guest hosting and I am pretty sure I saw a snipet of Clay.  :bigsmile  Have a good one my friend.

Sasha  :wave Good morning to you.  Be back to see those incrediable pictures of Clay you bring each morning. :hugg

 :wave To anyone I may have missed.  Have a wonderful day.

Good morning!

Son is still asleep and friends are too. Son has to be up in 5 minutes though to shower in order to head to work, while his friends sleep the morning away. Yep, they will probably still be camped out in the basement when he returns. (HOW RUDE! :lol)

Ahhh, my rant. I see a few commented...thanks.

I had watched a Kelly Clarkson video I had saved from when she did MTV Live in ASIA or something like that and it got me ticked off.

To me, and I know I was out voted in the poll we had here, there was nothing better than waiting for Clay to come out under the stairs, in the lights with his past accomplishments to date being played over the speakers...such anticipation I felt everytime I attended that concert...(which one was that? The NAT Solo one?) No matter...it was fantastic and to have him enter that way and end that way...fabulous.

Those big lights and screams and heart fluttering moments were what I had hoped would always be in store for Clay. Young and cute to old and not to so cute anymore  :lol, gathering together to listen to him sing and entertain us.

Now...again, forward to 4 years later and these small venues of 2-3 thousand, sometimes not sold out..I just don't get it.

Maybe he SHOULD tour in Asia, Korea other countries that may garner him to the top.

The U.S. seems to be dead set in sterotypes.

I read where Cindy mentions taking her daughter to concerts, and her daughter enjoying Clay and YET, it is taboo to discuss in front of her friends. As much as I understand it, being the mom of a teenager...THAT is the stuff that I am talking about.

What the Hell??

Again,  I am not picking on anyone in particular, as I go thru the same thing with my niece...she likes him, but the minute it is brought up, she is teased by her mom, her boyfriend and her friends that throw that "sterotype" out there in her face...

it is baloney!

Goodness! To have someone as talented as Clay being seemingly "held back" due to that and ONLY that?

We all know he can sing his face off and wiggle a little, just enough to keep the interest.

I don't care what he does outside of being on stage and being an entertainer, as long as he is not breaking the law.

On the flip side, for some, though- the perceived stereotype, due to their upbringing and moral or religious beliefs, could cause them to no longer have an interest...

it is a shame, really. Stiil - to this darn day- in 2007...and I know it still happens....with many different groups of people.

and I don't think it will ever change...

I just wish it were different.

As much as I am looking forward to seeing Clay this summer...Woody mentioned the type of concert he will be doing...uummmm..not what I had hoped either but I know that I won't leave feeling upset that I just spent 40.00 or whatever the cost will be, and be disappointed in the voice..the REASON I am going anyway. I think though, that as I leave and look around at the crowd, I will be wishing for more, not just for me but for him.


I do think - as someone else mentioned, his day will come again...maybe after his next new release of music, or maybe even after his ice performance...

but I think the BIGGEST thing that would help Clay is the STOP of all the negative media. I know..any news in the spotlight is supposed to be better than NO news in the spotlight but sometimes, enough is enough.

I believe some damage has been done and it will take a bit to undo.

With that- Off to brush my teeth.

Lora

Good Ness!!

My husband left for work around 6:45..no snow.

Now?

My car is covered, the road and the grass are being covered and it is 18 degrees.

Hello?? Didn't anyone tell Mother Freaking Nature that itis SPRING!?

It is blowing and BIG flakes..not tiny little.."Oh, isn't pretty?" flakes, we are talking - "Everyone to the store and get bread, milk and beer" flakes! IT IS A SERIOUS WHITE OUT!!!!!!!!!

NUTS! NUTS I say!

Back to my hermit hole...

I am not coming out till SUMMER! MAYBE then, it won't snow!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lora

edited to add: I took pictures..three. Then my camera said memory card full. Guess I found something else I need to do today. BIG SNOWFLAKES I tell ya!! But I guess I can't show you...at least not yet!

edited to add again- Went to the garage to start my car...not there. SOn drove it last night and left it out, so - I not only get to  look at the snow, I get to clean my car off too!

You are gonna love this edit!- Passenger side window left down about 3 inches..son is going to have a wet butt from his ride to work today!! :lol That will teach him to go the "extra mile" and put the car in the garage!! :lol

It is gonna be one of those days.................

:giggle Don't send it my way, Lora. I had enough of that stuff on Thursday. It was 80 degrees on Tuesday ... :bduh

Am I the only one who can't get into the OFC? Maybe I'll restart my computer later and see if that helps.

Lorraine0 Go to the banner, just below the banner, to your profile.

Under Layout preferances, you tell it how many hours to adjust your time, or just click- "Auto change" and it will do it for you.

Then to bottom of  page to "Change my profile" or whatever it says.

This is my first post since I changed mine..going to see if it works.

Not snowing here now- let's hope it stays that way.

We pulled into WalMArt parking lot, and son was ticked. Carts all over and with the snow, he can only push two or three at a time to get them to turn- (he is small, somebody else may be able to do more) He said it was going to take him "forever"..

Need to shower soon. Guys coming to measure to install our new front and back doors at 10:00 a.m.

Have a good day!

Lindsay- There were problems for some yesterday getting into the site. Maybe read back here or in Critical Msss for suggestions. Mine has worked all along..

Heather- Long time me no see you!! Hope you have a pleasant day!

Lora

Heyyyyyyy ... welcome to the club! :lol

Lora - Yeah, I know ... I just figured my server would've updated by now. I think there are a few others who can't get in as well. Oh well!

:wave Morning Heather! Hope you're able to get your work done quickly. :hugg

eta: Yea! I'm in. It must've just cycled through. :cheer2

Just in my google alerts:

Why? I have no idea as it was from July...last year?

But a photo, non the less...


http://christianmusic.about.com/library/blphoto_avalon_aiken_0804.htm

Lora

Everybody says Jimmy Kimmel was fantastic on LKL last night. Here is the link to a transcript of the show.
BTW "The Gilmore Girls" was voted as the show to save.


KIMMEL (http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/0704/06/lkl.01.html)

Good Morning!

I got up to let the dogs out;  one at a time.  No barking from either one.  I feel badly for the dogs.  How would you feel if you couldn't use your voice?  They will have their time to run and bark later today!


We did not turn on the heat last night and it was comfortable in the house.  I don't know how cold it is this morning, but there is no precipitation on the ground.  I don't want to lose any of our new plantings.  I'm hoping :cross that they will all be fine.

The weatherman did call for snow in the panhandle part of Texas;  this is not near us.  We are expecting very light, spotty rain, and maybe a few flakes of snow;  no accumulations here.


I am going to another of the birthday luncheons a group of us have.  It will be at a new restaurant I have not been to before.  It's always fun to get together with the gals.  I have Easter sacks for each one with several kinds of candy, Easter egg gum, a Sudoku puzzle, and a magnifying glass.  I know, the magnifying glass sounds odd, but I still had five left over from the Meals on Wheels Christmas gift sacks! :bigsmile

The only thing special we will do for Easter is the Easter brunch at Sunday School tomorrow.  I am taking pigs in a blanket.  

Lolita,
Do you know what "pigs in a blanket" are?  I buy Pillsbury Butter tastin' Grands Biscuits;  quarter each biscuit, and shape the dough into a small rectangle.  Then I wrap the dough around a Bryan Little Smokie sausage like a little hot dog.  I line them up in rows on a cookie sheet and bake them for the time you would bake the biscuits or until golden brown.  

I have never brought home pigs in a blanket from anywhere I've taken them.  Everyone likes them and they are gone quickly!!


Here's hoping :cross that the Tulsa/Grand Prairie mix-up is resolved soon.  OFC still has GP down as the second concert 07/07/07 after Houston!

Evelyn,
Don't worry about the concerts.  We should know something soon.  We do know that Clay can't be in Grand Prairie and Tulsa at the same time!! :lol 

Lora,
I have enjoyed reading your thoughts about Clay.  You know how some kids are picked on in school.  Just something about their demeanor that makes them a target.  There must be something about Clay that makes him a target for the media.  But the one thing the media can't understand is Clay's huge fan base.

I do think being out of the public eye probably lost him some of the fans that were not lifelong fans anyway.  Most of us are here for the "long haul."

JoAnn,
Congratlations on the volunteer winning that award;  and a trip to Washington, DC.  If she can take someone with her, she should take you!!  
So you're going to lose that "attractive, orange" carpet!!  I know you will be glad to see it gone;  and blue will be a great color in your room.

ANGELA,
Have a fun day with your parents!  You are such a loving daughter.  Enjoy Kohl's, too! :wink

Heather,
Our busy golf gal!  Always glad to have you check in.  

Cindy,
Glad to hear you are in Cary.  Moving is so traumatic, but exciting, too.  Yes, I have seen the :violin emoticon and use it quite often!  I think maybe it was meant for me.  :bigsmile

Happy,
I hope you are feeling better.

Good morning also to Pepe, Frankie, Woody, Lorraine, Tammy, Charlene, Lindsay, Linda, Jan, Janet, AC, Michelle, Tiffany, Sara, Lori, Krista, Boca, Jayne, Dudley, Bozena and others as they check in.

Have a great Saturday and Easter Weekend!

Hugs,
Prissy

I just wanted to stop by and say "Good MOrning" and have a nice Saturday!


Angela, I am flying around my house and I can't stop!!  MIss you!


Love to all.

 :wave
Lots of you here already for a Saturday!  :clap Hello to lolita and Woody, who were here very early! and Tammy, Angela, Lora, Lindsay, Lorraine, Linda, and everyone else who will be coming in soon!

Breakfast is over, and I have to start collecting all of Kaitlyn's "Stuff' - her Dad will be here in a couple of hours to take her home to dye Easter eggs and to get ready for Easter at their house. We are going to give her our basket when he gets here, so we can all watch her play for a little while.

It is cloudy and cool here - they are still predicting snow for us tonight - I know it won't stick for long, but maybe I can get some pictures.

Lora - the Houston tickets are $85 - looks like they have a union Symphony who likes to make money as well as not allowing any pictures in their theatre!

Lindsay - I can get into the OFC - there were problems with the domain name yesterday - try rebooting your computer, and deleting cookies.

Lorraine - I see you already found out how to change the time!

Well - off until after the baby goes home - have a good day, everybody, and remember to make time to have some fun!  :ghug

Lindsay- I would love to see the LKL with Jimmy. They were just discussing it on CM..

can you do a you send it..?

Lora

http://50.lycos.com/

Morning....

Woody.....Sorry to have worried you.  They didn't have a fight, but Nikki was surely upset seeing him.  When he left, she cried and cried for awhile.  It turned out to be an emotional evening for her as well, as she and her cousin had a misunderstanding and HE was yelling at her without asking her what happened first.  It turned out OK, but it surely had her crying some more.  This poor kids nerves are raw.

We are running out to return some things and I will check back later.

Hope everyone has a wonderful day.

 :wave

Lora - It's uploading right now. I'll just edit this pots when it's finished. :smile

Kimmel hosting LKL - YSI (http://download.yousendit.com/B30631245FB400C4)

Good morning everyone! I was a little late getting here since I was burning a DVD. I made a DVD of the galas (KC - news footage since nobody seemed to get the actual gala, Florida, Hawaii and Raleigh). Hope you have a wonderful day. Love ya!   

(http://scrpkym.smugmug.com/photos/120246821-M.jpg)

G'morning everyone!!  Thought I'd post a couple pics of my cute little boy!  He's 12 weeks old already...and sporting a budda belly!   :roflmao

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/ErinShaffer/a1030.jpg)
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Oh, ERin, he is ADORABLE!! Give him a kiss for me on his cute little chubby cheeks!!


Morning all- Hope you are having a fun weekend!!

Gotta run  :hugg :hugg

Erin - Awww! He's a cutie.

Hey travel buddy! :whootwave

I decided to finish unpacking today.  :para :roflmao

Slacker!! I unpacked on Wednesday morning!! Did you book your flight to NC yet?

I'm going to do it today. I was checking flights last night.

I had most of the stuff unpacked except some dirty clothes. Have to do laundry today.

Hi yall. Boy have I been busy with this new corporate people at the hospital. They have much better benefits than the hospital, so I am going to give it a shot. I get to keep my supervisor position. Hopefully soon it will come with a raise. not much else going on.

 Erin!! Thanks for the baby picture! He's only 12 weeks old and he's that grown!

Tammy: I also had some confusion with the time this morning. I was reading the site and glanced up and knew it couldn't have been close to 8:30 when it was in reality closer to 6:30.

Janet: I got my two tickets to the George Jones concert! It's the plaza level, Section C, Row CC...seats 1 and 2 at the Fraze Pavillion in Kettering/Dayton. They look like good seats.

TULSA TELEPHONE BOOK
written by Tom T Hall

Have you read any good telephone books lately?
If you ain't then let me recommend one
I've already read that Tulsa Telephone Book thirteen times
If you don't know any last names it ain't much fun

Readin' that Tulsa Telephone Book can drive a guy insane
Especially if that girl you're lookin' for has no last name
I gotta find her and tell her, I don't want our love to end
So I'm readin' that Tulsa Telephone Book again

Well, I was in Tulsa and didn't have anything goin'
She lived in tulsa and didn't have anything on
She said, "my name is Shirley," and I said, "my name is T"
When I woke up the very next mornin' she was gone

All of the Tulsa telephone operators know my voice now
And they gotta know how long I've been alone
If you meet a girl named Shirley with some ribbons in her hair
Would you tell her that she's wanted on the phone

Readin' that Tulsa Telephone Book can drive a guy insane
Especially if that girl you're lookin' for has no last name
I gotta find her and tell her, I don't want our love to end
So I'm readin' that Tulsa Telephone Book again

TULSA TIME
1979 #1 hit by Don Williams

Well, I left Oklahoma driving in a Pontiac
Just about to lose my mind
I was going to Arizona maybe on to California
Where people all live so fine.

My mother says I'm crazy my baby calls me lazy
But I'm gonna show them all this time
'Cause you know I ain't no fool and i don't need no more schoolin'
I was born to just walk the line.

Livin' on Tulsa Time.
Livin' on Tulsa Time.
Gonna set my watch back to it
'Cause you know that I've been through it.
Livin' on Tulsa Time.

So there I was in Hollywood thinking I was doing good
Talking on the telephone line
But they don't need me in the movies and nobody sings my songs
Guess i'm just a waste of time

Then I started thinking...man i'm really sinking
Then i really had a flash this time.
That I had no business leaving and nobody would be grieving
If i went on back to Tulsa Time

Livin' on Tulsa Time
Livin' on Tulsa Time
Gonna set my watch back to it
'Cause you know that I've been through it
Livin' on Tulsa Time

ERIN, what a beautiful little boy Matthew is. Thanks for posting the pictures. I know our Julie is proud of him.
RAINEY, I hope Jamie is getting better. He has been sick a long time.
Well I don't feel very good today. I didn't sleep much last night so I think I am going to try to take a nap.
JERRY, I'm glad you got your tickets. Sounds like they are just what you wanted

Lolita, In England we say "three sheets to the wind". Maybe you have to have one more drink to be a three sheeter, you think??? No! I don"t have to cook this year we are going to friends. Are you cooking? I sent you a PM if you don"t receive it please let me know. Strange things are happening! Hogs, Coebet

Lolita, Sorry that should have been hugs not hogs. Blame it on old age! More hugs.

What part of England are you from? I was born in Birmingham. Its been a long time since I went back there.


Lorraine- hope Jamie feels better

If anyone has not downloaded the Gala clack I posted in the ANN yesterday- RUN!! The video of the ring is AWESOME, and so is the Wango Tango shirt. The man plays the audience. He SO KNOWS how to turn us on drive up the bids get a reaction fro the crowd. I needed many towels while watching.

Marilyn, I"m from Hull in Yorkshire where the puddings come from! I was in Birmingham many years ago , is there a place called the Bull Ring? I don"t know why I remember that. Did"nt Beryl Reid come from Birmingham, or is that before your time? She was so funny. Nice to meet a fellow Briton. Happy Easter!

Hi everyone -

Lorraine - Are you cooking easter dinner for everyone.

Linda - I need to call you - haven't talked to you in a while.

Angela - How's your mom and dad - Will you be spending easter with them?

Hi sasha - haven't seen any pretty pictures lately.

Boca - it takes time, but I'm sure your daughter will heal.

OK - I'm off to get ready to go over to the shop. 

We're having dinner at Debbie's tomorrow and I'm, of course, bringing dessert.

Woody - Have you decided what we are going to do about a new cookbook?


OK - Is it Dallas or Tulsa?

In case you haven't heard, The National Enquirer has posted a brief article including Clay about their concern for his weight struggle--Wait, No, they said "Eating Disorder" - his binge eating and his need for anti anxiety medicine...

maybe we should send them our Thank Yous in a lovely email form..

just to show them OUR concern for THEIR concern...awwwww, isn't that sweet of them??


Now- where did I put those two letters of the alphabet..?? I would like to send them in CAPITAL LETTERS!!

But I gotta admit, the photo of Barbara Streisand ain't looking too pretty.... :lol

(No, I didn't buy it or even look at it in the check out stand of the grocery..Google Alert)

Lora

Lindsay- Thank you for the yousendit...I watched and he really was quite pissy with her. Good for him.

I loved that he used his OWN experience of their crap assed "journalism" as his example of how they were so far off target in their "up to the minute reporting!"

I really DO want to send Jimmy a big ATTA BOY!!

Lora

HI EVERYONE

REMEMBER ME SAYING THAT I WOULD NOT BE HERE SO MUCH DUE TO ALL THE ART WORK THAT I HAVE TO DO???

WELLLLLLLL, YESTERDAY I FELL GETTING OUT OF THE HOT TUB. HIT MY LEFT BOOB AND RIB CAGE WITH A REAL BANG. AFTER AN MRI, I HAVE A FRACTURE ON MY RIGHT RIB AND A SORE B....
I AM NOT A HAPPY CAMPER.
HAVE TO TAKE IT EASY, NO BENDING, LIFTING, YA DA YA DA. HURTS TO DRAW, PAINT ETC. SOOOOOO MAD AT MYSELF FOR BEING CLUMSY. SON HAD A FRACTURED RIB AND SAID IT WAS ONLY ABOUT 3 WEEKS BEFORE HE COULD GO BACK TO NORMAL STUFF. I CANNOT WAIT 3 WEEKS, NO WAY, NO HOW.

I WILL DO SOME READING OF SOME ART BOOKS TO TAKE UP SOME TIME. AND WILL USE THAT TIME TO GET IDEAS. BUT , I SWEAR, ONE WEEK IS ALL I CAN GIVE IT.

I KNOW, THIS IS MINER COMPARED TO OTHERS WHO HAVE PROBLEMS, BUT GEEEE WHIZ. THE ONLY THING THAT WOULD MAKE ME HAPPY RIGHT NOW IS IF CLAY WOULD COME OVER AND SING TO ME. FAT CHANCE.

LORA
I AGREE WITH YOU. SO MANY PEOPLE ARE FICKLE. ONE DAY; JUSTIN (WHO?), THE NEXT DAY SANJAYA (HUH?) AND THEY FORGET ABOUT HOW WONDERFUL AND NOT REPLACEABLE THAT CLAY IS WHETHER HE SINGS, TALKS OR JUST SMILES. smoochies
I HAVE MY FAVORITES AND THEY HAVE BEEN MY SPECIAL SINGERS FOR YEARS AND I HAVE NEVER WAVERED, LIKE NEIL DIAMOND. BUT THERE IS ROOM FOR CLAY IN MY HEART AND WILL BE ALWAYS.
I, TOO, THINK HIS STAFF OR WHOEVER IS MANAGING HIM IS DOING A BUM JOB. BUT I THINK CLAY WILL PERSEVERE IN SPITE OF IT ALL. :yes

NOW I HAVE VENTED AND AM GOING BACK TO MY CHAIR (UGH) AND READ. RATHER BE PAINTING. :bang

SEE YOU LATER AND HAVE A WONDERFUL EASTER.
I AM COOKING A HAM, PINAPPLE, YAMS, ASPARAGAS, CORN BREAD AND DESERT.  :choc

 :hoppy :hoppy :easter1 :easter1 :fruit

LOVE
JAN

 :wave

It has been snowing here since 12:15!!!!! And, according to the Weather Channel, it has been snowing in Dallas all morning - I was hoping that Prissy had check in. I haven't gotten to see snow fall in over 20 years! We had a dusting of snow 5-6 years ago on New Year's Eve, but we were all alseep when it was falling - just woke up to snow! Lewis has gone out to take pictures - I don't think the snow will stick, though.

Wild Baby has gone home - we are relaxing and getting ready for Amy and family to come tomorrow - weather permitting. Since they are two hours south of us, they are having sleet - I don't want them to travel if the roads are unsafe - we'll just have to see.

Boca -  :hugg to Nkiki - I know she is going to be fine.

Erin - Matthew is a sweet baby - I know Julie is (and has been) smiling in Heaven.

Shannon - I'm glad that it seems that the new owners will be O.K. - Very glad that your job seems secure!

 :ghug to everybody - I'm off to see the snow, then I think I will clean carpets! See 'ya later!

EDIT - Lora - Shirl always reads the tabloids at the grocery (Clay has been in almost every one the last 2-3 weeks), But I'm afraid to mention in in the Magazine Thread, because I'm afraid somebody will go out and buy them! shirl - like you - won't spend money on them!

Jan-  :bighug I'm sorry about your fall - you will be sore for a while, and ribs take a while to heal - be patient, and take good care of yourself!

Yes, the Bull Ring is a Huge shopping center in the middle of Birmingham. Its not a mall, but there are (or were) many stores there.

Beryl Reid sounds familiar, but I was just a little girl when we moved to America!

Happy Easter!

Actually, Sunny and I saw that in Raleigh. It was no big deal, the pics were from the Morning Show and they chose ones where he is pulling his chin in, which makes it look like a double chin. They also used unflattering pics of K elly C showing her "big butt" and "fat belly"

I really wouldnt even worry about responding. They just skew everything anyway. And I thought the pics were actually cute- there is no way he looked FAT. Same thing they did with the UNICEF lighting pic.

I don't let it bother me any more. I know what he looks like because we have CLACK!!

Oh Marilyn- No worry. I have no real desire to respond to them..just the little "tongue in cheek" response I would LIKE to send.

I am under control...I AM!! :wink

I WOULD really though, Like to send Jimmy a little "Way to go" with the handling of the Gawker chick..

I wanted to rip her eyes out if she had batted them or rolled them one more time.

I AM under control... I AM!!

Lora

Oh..and Woody- If you need to delete the my "Mention of the unmentionable"...it is A-OK with me...

I posted no link...

Hugs and giggles,

Lora

Hi Everybody! :wink I haven't posted in a little bit, so Id thought I would say hi to everybody! All  I have to say is, Clay Aiken is one HANDSOME MAN! The pics of him from the Gala are just handsome and cute. If he gets anymore handsome, I dont know what Im going to do! Im getting very excited to see him on Tour again too! I hope everybody has a good Easter too!  

Believe me, Lora- I would love to vent the exact same feelings. There is plenty more in the world to worry about without getting angst over stars eating habits. I need to worry about my own!! :lol

And I watched the Jimmy/Gawkerchic video- he sure does deserve a high five for that interview alone, not to mention with the other people on there!!

I have read back abit..

Erin- What a very bright Eyed baby you have!! He seems very alert for his age! Looks like he is going to keep you hopping! Very cute!! (the budha belly...he is just trying it on for size for his future!)

Jan- So awful about your fall. But first- You have a hot tub! Lucky woman!! Now- got that out of my system. I realize how much your ability to do your art means to you. I believe you will be ready to go before they expect you to, but maybe not a week. Deal, and give them a week and half..feel better soon!

Boca- I read about your daughter and hubby and the stuff in the driveway. I, personally, like that approach. Good for her. I think that by you being there, she is better equipped to DO and ACT as maybe she has wanted for a while, but just was too drained to do it. I also read where there is already some interest in her from the opposite sex. MAN! Guys just don't give up do they...not even moved out yet and the others are coming around. Just remind her to take it slow. No one has to be connected to another to be whole, especially in a situation like hers. Remind her to take some "me time."


Hello to everyone else that has posted..I beleive I am going to take a nap.

I may need it as I may be babysitting for two young children tonight...ages 1 and 3.

My boss (and friend) was in an auto accident last night. I got a call from her sister around 10:00 this morning.

They were traveling down I-675, hit an icy patch on the bridge and her husband lost control of the SUV. It went airborne and flipped twice, to land upside down on the opposing lane.

Her kids were strapped in their carseat and her stepdaughter was in the third seat, but also strapped in. They are sore and were treated at Childrens Hospital in Dayton, but they are fine.

My boss, is also sore, but fine..

Her husband though, has three broken vertebrae in his mid back (not requiring surgery at this time but must be immobilized) and 1 broken vertebrae in his neck, his C-5. The nuerosurgeon had not yet been in to look at him for that and so, it has not been determined if he will require surgery for that or not.

He is in pain and quite miserable. but also, quite alive.

They all could have been killed quite easily.

Please wear your seatbelts, INCLUDING those in the back seats!

Wish me luck and the children if I become....... the "Sitter!"....

Lora