ClayManiacs

SESSION 125 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 applause. 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 125.  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 125 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  warm and caring group.

 Thanks for hanging around so much that we had to start Session 125.  May the session begin!!!

Love you guys,
Woodstock :bouncy X125

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

"The Starfish Story"

A little girl was walking along a beach that was covered with thousands of starfish left dying in the sun by the receding tide.  Seeking to help, she picked up a starfish and tossed it back into the ocean.

A man, amused by her action, said to her "Little girl, there are too many starfish.  You will never make a difference."  Discouraged, she began to walk away.  Suddenly, she turned around, picked up another starfish, and tossed it as far as she could back into the sea.  Turning to the man, she smiled and said, "I made a difference to that one!"

The man looked at the girl inquisitively and thought about what she had said and done.  Inspired, he joined the little girl in throwing the starfish back into the sea.  Soon others joined, and all the starfish were saved.

Somedays this site can be hard when we come for fun but real life seems to get in the way.  But I truly believe that one of us whether it be a hug, a post, or a little positive comment that we don't make a difference in someones life here.....Lorraine


I sit here remembering janet and all of the friends we had lost.  The love we share is amazing, and I will always be greatful for my firiends here.  I know I have not been able to post as much as I used to. I have this job and it takes all my energy. It seems all I do is  work. I used to post to everyone everyday, and I miss doing that. I want yall to know that yall are my best friends. You have always prayed for me when I asked you to. Never made fun of me because of my size or because of the fact I am on medication for my depression. I sure do love yall and I remember when I was in the hospital for my depression yall never not once cared that I was being treated. All yall cared about was seeing me healthy again...Shannon


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   


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.

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URGENT:


Claymaniac2000/Janet:  Dearest Lord...We come to you with great concern about our friend Janet.  Janet has been suffering with cancer and has been told that she is terminal.  We pray that You are holding her in Your loving arms and that she free of pain and at peace in the knowledge that she will soon be with You in the most beautiful of abodes.  We ask that Janet can feel the love that comes from so many of us that care about her.  Give comfort to her family that is going through this painful time awaiting the coming separation from their loved one. May they turn to You in their time of need for comfort and strength. Thank You for always hearing our petitions. Fly upon the wings of love dear BUTTERFLY

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

WELCOME TO SESSION 125!!! :ghug

May Session 125 be filled with friendship, sharing, and fun!!!! May this always remain a place to share our Claylove, and sometimes obsession.   :wink  May the path to our cottage remain a smooth one.  May past disagreements fade away and new memories and friendships be made. This is my wish for this, and for every session of the OCD Support Group.

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Although Session 124 was devoted to Janet, I don't think a session will EVER go by that we won't be thinking of the friends we have lost.  I wanted to bring over these very special words that Frankie and Prissy said about our friend Janet at the end of Session 124.



I so agree with both of you.  I am sure Janet is now enjoying Clay in a new way, and loving every minute of it.  I just wish he could have known what a loyal fan he has in her.

Thinking of you always, Janet.
Woodstock :bouncy X125

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LATE night check in.  Hubby was snoring and I knew I couldn't get back to sleep and I knew we needed a new session....so here I am!!!  :bigsmile

I'm s*rry I have been MIA.  I have been in a funk and under the weather.  Maybe that caused the funk, I don't know.  I woke up feeling really lousy and decided to take a sick day an sleep it off.  And BOY, did I ever sleep.   :lol  I just kind of have a sore throat and hope it isn't turning into anything else, but I just felt too lousy to go to work.  I honestly spent most of the day resting or sleeping.  I called my co-worker and asked her how things went, and she said they were fine, I had a good sub.  I told her I would wait till the morning, but may take a second day off to rest and get rid of whatever this is that is making me feel bad.   :bang  The morning is only about 3 hours away, so I will decide then, after I get some more sleep.

Well, I had 2 days to get caught up on here.  Quickly read through the last pages of Session 124.

Sasha - Good to see you around.   :hugg  S*rry about your computer problems, and will be looking forward to seeing you here more with the morning crew.   :mornjava :juice

Michelle - Glad you had such a nice time at the fair.  We used to go to our state fair every year when we lived closer to it.  It is quite big, too.  That's where I saw Clay for the second time.   :bouncy

AC - Congrats on the Bengals win.   :cheer

Prissy - You are right.  DA BEARS won in a very exciting game, too!!!  And don't give up on NYC.   :wink  I'm not.  Maybe a bunch of us can all make this work out.

CONGRATS TO ALL THE RED SOX FANS!!!!!

Lorraine - S*rry for the Jets loss.   :cry

Carol - Welcome back from the babysitting, although I know you will miss them.  Good to have you here more.   :hugg

Boca - Welcome back!!!  Sounds like you, hubby, and Mom had a GREAT time!!!  Always good to have you back here with us.

Tiffany - I STILL didn't get AI Rewind.   :bang  My TV guide had the wrong time AGAIN, so I missed Clay.   :cry  I'm just going to have to be here on Saturday afternoons and tape it while watching it.   :bang

Kat - I hope you feel better.  I think you have a little of what I have.   :bang

AC - That's sad news about Porter Waggoner.  I surely remember him and know what a big influence he was on Dolly's early career.

Glory - The right job will turn up.  I'm sure you don't want to drive 45 minutes each way unless there are no other options.  Hang in there...

Frankie and Prissy - Thanks for your great words about Janet.   :hugg :hugg

Frankie - How great about Shirl's front row seat!!!  Please say  :wave to her for me and tell me how thrilled I am for her.   :bouncy

Dudley - How great that you got to spend time with your son!!!   :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy  Thanks for sharing the pictures.

Tammy - Have been thinking about you all day.   :hugg  I hope you get the results today, and we all pray for the best. 

SPECIAL HELLO to Betty, Lolita, Meesa, Carla, Evelyn, Debi, Shannon, Clandy, Charlene, Lora, Lori, Heather, Bozena, Debbie, ANGELA, Marilyn, Lindsay, Kimmy, JoAnn, Jan, happy hubby, Spikee, Jayne, Krista, Linda....and all our friends here.  As Carla would say, You are surely not forgotten.  The 3 am brain just does not work as well.

Well, back to bed...and see if this body is up to handling the day.

Is anyone else a fan of the show Iron Chef on the Food Network.  Not Iron  Chef America, but the old one from Japan. Now it is only on at 3 am on Tuesday morning, so I tape it.  It is on right now.  I just love it!!!  Just wondered if anyone else was a fan. 

OK, back to bed.  Miss you all when I am not here.  See you in just a few hours.   :claydream
Woodstock :bouncy X125

Forgot to say....I did watch DWTS.  I felt so bad for Marie.  I actually thought her scores should have been higher, too.  On the whole, I didn't think this week was as good as the last.  And I agree that Mark should go home.  He is charming, but can't dance.   :lol
Woodstock :bouncy X125

 
                                  WELL AM ABOUT READY TO LEAVE I AM SO TIRED MAYBE THE COOL AIR WILL WAKE ME UP. GOING TO BE A LONG DAY I WILL TAKE A NAP. HAVE A BLESSED DAY EVERYONE I LOVE YOU BUNCHES,

                                  I MISS JANET BUT SHE IS AROUND :hugg :hugg

Good morning everyone!

I fell asleep watching DWTS, so missed Marie.  Did she fall?  Anyhow, got the pumpkins.  Probably be carving tonight.

I found out from my recruiter that my second job wants to cut me to 1 day only, so that means 3.5 day work week, which means less hours, which means less money  :bang :bang :bang      I was so stressed after learning this...then at Walmart, the whole family together, Katie made a comment that sent me over the edge boohooing.  I guess sometimes, you just need a good cry.   She later hugged me, apologized and told me she loved me! :bouncy    I'm much better today.   I must be more diligent in the hunt for a job is all.(not that there's really anything worth applying for right now!)

Well, Happy I sure hope you're okay as it's been forevah since you've been here... :hugg

Tammy  :hugg   as you wait.

Well off to ANN...

xoxoxo to all
me

 Good morning everyone...

It's pouring down the rain...when it's all said and done, something 2 or 3 inches of rain will have fallen. It's suppose to stop raining around noon. No thunderstorms, though...just constant rain. I was listening to the radio on the way home and heard about Marie Osmond :yes

Woodstock: :wave Thanks for the commentary about Cincinnati. I enjoyed the win but they face the Steelers next week and that promises to be a blood bath for sure what with Pittsburgh coming off a loss this past Sunday...i predict the Steelers will fly out onto the field this Sunday and destroy Cincinnati...i'll be VERY surprised if there's much offense from Cincinnati given the Steelers notorious defense. We shall see, though!

Tammy: Hopefully today is the day we hear news about the Pingster :yes

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Good Pink Tuesday everyone.  Managed to watch DWTS and it was so scary when Marie passed out.  I just think she is just so cute and heck after having all those kids I do respect her.  All in all I think it is time for Mark to go home.  My favorite still and will remain Julianne and Helio.

Tammykins - lets hope no news is good news but no matter sometimes whatever the news Ping will be fine with all the love and support from you and your family.   :hugg

Angela - Now that I am back from vacation I could sleep and sleep.  Gee why didn't I do that last week.  Have a good one.

Sasha - was so nice seeing you post.  Hope Blue Monday wasn't too bad.

Woody - I truly believe this time of year puts many of us in a funk.  "One Day At A Time"  I can't think pass that.

Anniebell - have a good day my friend.

Jayne - sorry about the job.  Something better will come along my friend.  You did it before and you can do it again.

Jerry - looks like some of that rain is coming our way and then they are talking more for the weekend.  Here we go.  No rain most of the summer and now we will get too much.  Can't win.

Glory - have a good day with Mary.  I am sure it is better than stuck at home right.

Boca - real life is crazy but I just can't let it overwhelm me.  Glad the pt is helping out my friend.  No more leopard lady.  Loved the good old days.

Prissy - I can't tell you how gorgeous your pups are.  I always loved collies and loved Lassie.  Have a good day my friend.

Frankie - so happy for Shirl with getting a great ticket.  She deserves it.

Well got to run.  Want to get to work early again.  Gee it is still dark out.  Hello to everyone else I didn't mention by name.  Will check in later.

Hugs
Rainey

 Hello Lorraine...it's still pouring down the rain. I'm gonna be shutting the computer down soon. I'll be back on-line later this evening.

Tiffany: :wave Thanks for the summary!! Here's more Clay pictures from my photo vaults...

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Lolita...i know you've seen this but i felt like posting it again...it's from 1975...Ray arranged his version of INDIAN LOVE CALL as a doo-wop song...and slowed down as a ballad instead of it being up-tempo as is the popular recording by Slim Whitman...

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Lolita: Those Dean Martin Roasts i'd been PM'ing you from YOU TUBE are also available on video...probably in DVD format by now...this is the one that roasts Frank Sinatra...

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Good morning everyone!

Raining here :bang but going to clear up in a while.  I missed DWTS ~ fell asleep before it came on.  Marie passed out, oh dear.  Going to watch it tonight to see if they say anything about it.

Woody :wave Thanks for the new session.  Have a great day :hugg

:wave to everyone here this morning, I'm up late this morning.  Enjoy your day all. :hugg

GOOD MORNING FRIENDS!!! :ghug

 :wave Glory, ANGELA, Carol, Jayne, AC, lorraine, Charlene, and all soon to join in!!!

I got a few more hours sleep and decided to brave the day.  I would rather stay home, but I am feeling better, so I better not.  I don't want to sleep my life away.   :lol

MUCH cooler here now.  I like this weather.  Just so it doesn't turn into winter too quickly.

Glory - Where the heck are you going this early???  I must have missed something.

ANGELA - That is ONE concert I just can't seem to sleep through.   :lol

Carol - Hope you get some good  :claydream  today.

AC - Thanks for the donuts!!!  :bigsmile  I like the ones in the upper right corner.  My Mom always called them French donuts, some people call them crullers.  Not sure what they really are, but they are good!!!  :yum

Jayne - A good cry is good for you every now and then.  It sure makes me feel better sometimes.

Lorraine - Yep, you are right, my friend.  I will take this one day and try to do my best.   :wink

For those of you that didn't see DWTS, Marie Osmond fainted AFTER she was done dancing and while waiting for the judges comments.  She was OK  after that.  It was a bit of a shock.

I better get ready.  Running late, like ANGELA...
Woodstock :bouncy X125

Good Morning!

I woke up early and decided to get up for a while.  Of course, the dogs got up with me and I let them out briefly.  I was looking for a recipe for corn casserole.  I found one in the Claymaniac cookbook by Carol, LiftClayUp.  So I may try that one.  Our friend will be coming for dinner tonight, so I will make Deanna's meat loaf, Carol's corn casserole, and tossed salad and biscuits.  I may make Clay's Grandma's Hot Pineapple salad for dessert.  I think of it more as a dessert than salad.

Boca,
You had such lovely posts to all of us, you should bring them over here so no one misses them.  I'm glad you all and MamaBoca had a good time at Disney World.  Now, how was the walking part?  Did you and your mom do well walking?  I would never think to go see all the different hotels.  That sounds like fun, too.

Frankie,
I can't wait to hear about Kaitlin's Disney World adventure.  You have been telling us some things all along.  Did she get to meet Cinderella?  I hope son Lewis shares pictures with you and you share with us.

Carol,
I know you enjoyed babysiting with the children.  They will probably call you again when they want to go out.

Tammy,
We're all awaiting the news about Ping.  Sure hope she will be fine.

Lorraine,
I'm glad you like the dog pictures.  Shadow and Sandy do look like small collies.  They are shelties and sometimes called border collies.  Have a good Pink Tuesday.

Happy,
Miss you but hope you're enjoying more time for you and Spikee.


Several are posting on the DWTS thread in Fun Stuff, so I hope many of you will join us there, too.  When Marie fainted, it was very scary.  She seems all right, but she needs to find out why that happened.  I don't think she was spinning that much.  Remember the dance where she spun her head and hair around?  Now, that would have made me pass out, I think! :lol

Good Morning to Kat, Charlene, Pepe, Lolita, Lora, Lori, Krista, Heather, Michelle, Linda, Dudley, Bozena, Jayne, ANGELA, Sasha, Woody, AC, Jan, Glory, Meesa, Betty, Carla, Marilyn, Kimmy, Evelyn, Tiffany and Sara and others as they check in.

Have a great day!
Hugs,
Prissy


Another picture from the Plant Shed's Halloween Display.

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Good morning everyone!   :wave

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 :wave Kat, Prissy, and Meesa!!!   :hugg :hugg :hugg

Time to  :moped
HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!!!!!
Woodstock :bouncy X125

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Good Morning!

Woody - thank you for the new session - I knew you would be here sometime last night to to that for us!

Jayne -  :hugg I know the right job will come along for you - how great that you are not having to go through this alone! I hope you will take a picutre ofyour pumpkins after they are carved.

Prissy - did we put Fall and Christmas decorations in the Garden Thread last year, or somewhere else? I can't remember, but I know you will!

Kat and Carla - hope you are both feeling better this morning.

Carol - I went to sleep and did not watch Kimmel - thanks for the report!

Hello to every body else - I will write a longer post later - have a good day  :ghug

HI

I AM ASKING FOR SOME SPECIAL PRAYERS FOR MY ARTIST SON WHO LIVES IN SAN  DIEGO WHERE THE FIRES ARE RAGING AND THEY HAVE BEEN EVACUATING THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE.
I HAVE NO WAY TO GET IN TOUCH WITH HIM AS HE DOES NOT HAVE A PHONE AND I DOUBT IF HIS GALLERY IS EVEN OPEN AS BUSINESSES ARE CLOSED DUE TO THE FIRE AND SMOKE.

I AM GLUED TO THE PHONE HOPING HE WILL CALL, BUT HE MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO GET A CALL THROUGH OR HE MIGHT BE IN ONE OF THE EVACUATION CENTERS NOW.

I AM VERY DISTRAUGHT RIGHT NOW!!!!!!

JAN

MAMABOCA, so good to see your post!  I just sent you a nice long PM!!!  :hugg

PRISSY, love those Halloween decorations!!!  Yep saw Dudley's pictures she emailed me quite a few of them I loved them.  Just sent you a pm also.  Your dinner sounds great that you are planning tonight.

JEANNE, bless your heart I am sure you are horribly worried about your son.  I so hope he gets in touch with you soon.  I know all kinds of things are going thru your mind.  I am sure he is fine though, think positive.  :hugg

If you haven't ordered a cookbook, or would like another, here is your last chance...

Click on COOKBOOK (http://www.claymaniacs.com/forums/index.php/topic,14871.msg867631.html#msg867631)
Woodstock :bouncy X125

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What am I doing here, you may ask???  I think I have just had the MOST EMBARRASSING day in my LIFE!!!!!   :bang :bang :bang

I went to school and there was someone else's purse on my desk and coat on my chair.  There was a sub for me.   :shrug  I went and found her and she said she was there for me.....but she decided to check in the office.

Folks...  after I took my antibiotics yesterday, I took a pill the Dr. gave me to help me sleep.   Then I must have called in the school and said I was taking another sick day.....and I hardly remember doing that.  The secretary I talked to told me I must have been VERY sick to not remember.  ISN'T THAT AWFUL????  I DO remember it now, but I honestly didn't this morning.  I have NEVER EVER EVER been so embarrassed in my life.  Since there was a sub, I came home to rest another day.  I honestly hope someone can tell me they have done something like that before, because I just don't even want to show my face at school tomorrow.  I can't even imagine what people are thinking.   :bduh OK True  Confessions over.  :wink

Prissy - WOW, a whole Claymaniacs dinner!!!   Sounds great!!!  :clap   The new cookbook will be here soon with MANY new recipes to try!!!  :bouncy

Jan - Prayers for you son, for sure.   :hugg  I heard them interviewing a father and son today, and it is all so sad.  I sure hope everything goes well for him.  Hang in there, girlfriend.   :hugg

I suppose I ought to take advantage of this silly situation and get some rest after all.  I feel like that is all I have been doing.  But I guess that is what I need.
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Good morning everyone, :wave

Jan, I am praying for your son, I hope you’ll hear from his soon. I can’t believe all these fires…and over three hundred thousands evacuates. And Santa Ana wind is still going strong.

Woody, feel better soon. :hugg

Tammy I am thinking of you and Ping. :hugg

Take care everyone; I will see you all later.

Hugs,

Lolita

 :wave

Jan - Shirl (ClayObsessed) has a sister in San Diego - she cn't talk to her much because they are asking everyone with telephones to stay off of them - there is an automated system that will call people and tell them if they need to evacuate - sherrif's deputies will also go down streets with bullhorns to allert people to evacuate if necessary. I know you must be so scared - as I told Shirl - this is as big (if not bigger) of a disaster as Katrina - so many people having to leave their homes. So far, Shirl or her other sister in Florida have spoken to their sister in San Diego for a few seconds every morning - so far, so good, as far as her home is concerned. I hope your son and his home will be O.K., too.  :hugg

Woody -  :lol sounds like something I would do! I'm sure everybody has done something similar in their lifetime - don't worry about it too much.

 :wave Lolita and Frankie!!!

Lolita - I hope you are still enjoying CA weather because it has REALLY cooled off here, and I am NOT turning my heat on yet.   :no


Frankie - Thanks.   :hugg  I swear I am too embarrassed to go to school tomorrow.   :bang

Tammy - Thinking of you and waiting to hear about Ping.   :hugg

OK, I AM going to rest, and NOT make any phone calls.   :bduh
Woodstock :bouncy X125

What is a cottage without decorations? Thought I would do this instead of cleaning house!  :lol click to make bigger, if you see a photo you like:



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O.K. - Back To Work for Me!

Frankie, my MIL called me yesterday as she heard about the phone. I didn’t know because the TV was off all day. The television in my home does not come on until my son or hubby gets home. I agree these fires are as big if not bigger than Katrina. I believe some of them are arson, I hope they catch the arsonist and put him/her away for good.

Woody, I am still enjoying the warm weather; right now it is nice but very windy. BTW, heaters give me headaches so I only turn it on when we have company or when hubby accuses me of trying to kill him with a freezing house.

 Hello Lolita, Frankie, Jan, Woodstock...

Jan: As Lolita was making mention of, these fires are just too "wild" to be natural...someone's starting them. When i was listening to the radio this morning on my way home from work i was hearing about all of the homes destroyed and it's just too suspicious that they're "natural". Why is it fires of that magnitude are in that region...i'd always felt they were man-made 90% of the time. Does your son have any way of getting on a computer!?!

Woodstock: :bigsmile Years and years ago our parent's sent us to school one morning and once we got there someone who worked at the school said school was off today...it was a teacher inservice day. We had to walk 3 blocks...and people in their cars, who no doubt probably had kids that went to our school, were on their way to work in the morning and probably saw the four of us strolling along with our school books and things...they probably thought: "what are those kids doing walking to school...don't they know it's an inservice day??!!". I don't know if those kind of days are around anymore...we used to get off school for those kind of days...we'd be off for those days and the major holiday's. 

Tiffany thanks for the summaries the prayers for us all.

Some of the fires in California are  within an hour to two hours away from me, we owned a time share at Running Spring, I hope once these fires is through the little community in Running Spring will still be there. They suffered fire two years ago as well.

I watched the clip for AYSTTFG at the ANN thread; I can’t wait to see the whole thing. :purpbana

As far as moving, are you moving to a bigger city? My BIL got tired of waiting, most of their belonging are in a storage place already, he is willing to take their house off the market but his wife is determined to move out of California. I think she wants to get away from the relatives as far as she could. :lol BTW, I am surprise that the Neil Sedaka Tribute is not televised. I have fun watching AI rewind but sometime I forget what channel is it on. I agree about Kat, :wink I think at the end of the week she will have a new crush. :lol :lol

Frankie, the link video for AYSTTFG worked for me, :purpbana thanks for the link.

Prissy, enjoy dinner with your friends tonight, your menu sounds delicious.  :yum I missed Clay’s pineapple dessert. BTW, I love your Halloween display.

AC, I have never seen Ray Stevens’ Indian Love Call, thanks for posting that. I love doo-wop and ballad, is this album still available in print? Thanks for the Dean Martin info as well.  :bigsmile Stay out of the rain.

Betty, I hope you’re not doing a lot of work at your garden, save some energy for Debbie’s children tomorrow. :wink

Lorraine, will you be watching your boyfriend’s show, :wink I saw the commercial of it last night…it looks like another reality show.

Linda, I am thinking of you, :hugg I hope your mom is now comfortable at the nursing home.

Carol, thanks for the info about gas odor, people calls it “Silent death” because most of us would probably don’t pay attention to the smell. I mean, I probably would but I can just see my son and husband walking around and not a care in the world…very scary. Happy napping. :wink

HELLO to Evelyn, Pepe, Krista, Boca, Kat, Clandy, Lindsay, Bozena, Jayne, Michelle,
Shannon, Heather, Meesa, and the rest…

Hugs to all,

Lolita

Hello!

I have put together the meat loaf and the corn casserole and both are in the refrigerator.  I just have to take them out and place them in the oven at the right time.  I am going to put together Clay's hot pineapple salad  in a short while. 

Lolita and others,
Here is the link to Clay's Hot Pineapple Salad.  I really think it is like a dessert.  There was some controversy as to how much pineapple to use.  I half the recipe and use one 20 oz can of pineapple tidbits.  Faye said one can should be used for the regular recipe, so........ It's your choice.
(You may need to scroll down for the Hot Pineapple Salad recipe.)

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Lolita,
I have been concerned about you and these fires.  You say they are an hour or two hours away!!  Please stay safe.

Jan,
I am praying that your son is all right.  Such a horrific tragedy!!  Please keep us informed.

Prayers also for Shirl's sister in San Diego.

Pepe,
I'm glad you got to see Dudley's pictures.  Yes, I am making a Claymaniac dinner!!!  I am anxious to taste the corn casserole.  Ordinarily, I do not eat corn, but I remember having a corn casserole once that was really good, so hopefully, this is similar to that one.

Carol,
How fortunate that you knew that there was a gas leak from the rotten egg smell!!  You are a hero!  You prevented a possible tragedy!!  Thanks for the info that a rotten egg smell means a gas leak.
I have a feeling you are the favorite baby sitter!! :hugs

Woody,
Don't feel too bad about the sub mix up!!  It really shows how sick and out of it you were!  OK!  Similar embarrassing moments.  Here's a few:

1.  In high school, the Music Supervisor visited our orchestra and I brought an empty violin case to school!!  Left my violin at home! :eek

2.  My BIL's 60th birthday I thought was at my sister's house.  Skip and I showed up and no party there;  it was at my niece's house!  :eek

3.  How many times have I worn black that turned out to be navy blue!!  Really embarrassing at a wedding !  :eek


I'm sure there's many more, but these stand out in my mind!  :lol

Frankie,
I will go revive the Halloween thread in fun stuff right now!! 

Again special prayers for all of the Californians losing their homes because of the fires.  Skip said he heard on the news, a half million people have been evacuated.

I did see that the actress, Suzanne Sommers, who lost her house to a fire not too long ago, has now lost the house they were renting.  I believe she was going to rebuild the first house!!!


DWTS later this evening!  :dance

Hugs to all and have a great day!
Prissy

Good Afternoon everyone!
I just got home from a doctors appointment..  I also talked to the vets that did Ping's procedures..  All of the tests that they have gotten back have come back negative for an infection or for cancer... It doesn't mean she doesn't have either of those..  They were hoping to see signs of a bacteria or some reason for the destruction in her head..  They are still leaning towards her having cancer and the only 100 percent way to know for sure is to surgically go into her head and remove more tissue for them to biopsy...  I don't know If I want to go that route since if she does have it I will not be putting her through chemotherapy.  So as of right now they have re cut more samples of the tissue or specimens they have already and are running more tests on them.  We will not have them back for at least another week.  After we get the results back from those we have to make a decision.   If it shows nothing then we have to decide to have the surgery knowing that most likely it will show cancer or to just love her and let her live her life out as a dog till we see more symptoms..  She is still going to be on ant inflammatory and antibiotics for a while longer.. Even if it shows to be cancer.  Right now she is eating and seems to be happy with small periods of nasal distress but nothing like she had had before..  One more thing.. That mass they thought was the tumor that ended up being a infection of some sort, had 600 cc's of pus that drained out of it.. :shocking  That is a lot of junk.  I feel so bad that I didn't have any idea what was going on in her head..  We are loving her and Zoe more then we did before  and I am being more lenient of giving her snacks but healthy ones.  That is what makes her happy at this time..   If she only has a limited time left with us I want to make her happy.

Wow, a new session already.  I wish I wasn't working full time and taking care of household duties, etc.  I mean, it's hard to catch up on the really important stuff.... such as reading all the important info here!!   :bigsmile

Oh well, back to work I go.

 :clayfan

Debbie

Tammy,
I think you have made the right decision for Ping.  Just lover her and keep her free from pain!  You are a good mama to your girls!!

Clayheart,
I am retired and I still can't get it all done!!!  Sometimes, I feel like I'm in slow motion.

Hugs,
Prissy

    Jan,
 I hope you hear from your son very soon. It"s so awful not knowing what is happening to our loved ones. It will be very difficult for
him to contact  you .  He proberbly can"t use a phone with all the confusion and  lines down. I know we are all praying for his safety
 and that you will hear good news very soon.
                                                                         Hugs,    Betty 

 

      Tammy,,
              Follow your heart with Ping. Is"nt it better to let her enjoy her life, and all the love  you give her, if she is"nt suffering?   
              A very hard thing to decide, I know!
                                                                              Hugs,   Betty

      Lolita,
             Please stay safe   and I pray your home will be alright. What dreadful fires and heartache for so many people. It reminds me of
  of  the bombing raids in England during the war. It"s so terrible to see your home burnt to the ground but the most important thing is
  for everyone to be safe. If these fires were set by someone, i pray they will catch them and punish them severely.
   Prayers for you and your family.
                                                               Love,   Betty

Tammy :hugg , I agree with Betty and the rest. Follow your heart as long as Ping is eating and enjoying her life that’s all that matters. I suffer when I see any living being suffers.

Prissy, thanks for the hot pineapple dessert/salad link I am thinking of making it soon. BTW, my husband keeps calling me about the fire, he is making me paranoid. :bang Thanks, I am watching the news today.

Betty thanks as well and I agree whoever starts some of these fires deserve a severe punishment. I feel so sorry for those people who watch their homes burn to the ground. The strong wind and the dry season did not help any.

Kat, me likey your new photo, :wink you always have that mischief look in your eyes :wink :lol… thanks for sharing it with us. BTW, I love your new hairstyle.

Hugs to all,

Lolita

 :wave :wave :wave

I need to find something for supper, but I thought I would check in with all of you.  I have been very good and rested most of the afternoon and stayed away from all phones.   :lmao

Thanks for all your stories of embarrassing moments.  I knew you would make me feel better.  I'm just dreading walking in the building tomorrow.   :bang

Frankie - Thanks for all the great pics!!!  I like them all!!!  :thud

Lolita - You are too funny.   :lmao  Killing hubby from lack of heat.   :lol  Buy him a warm robe for Christmas.

AC - I enjoyed your story, too.   :lol  I often wonder how many times that happens, actually.

Carol - What a scare you had with the gas leak!!!  Good think you knew what you were dealing with.  Thanks for sharing your "bloopers", too. 

Prissy - You made me laugh out loud with your embarrassing moments.   :lmao  I remember one teacher  going home once to change because she got dressed in the dark, like most of us do, and her colors didn't match in the light.   :lol

Kat - Nice picture, sweetie.   :bouncy  I NEVER like my picture.  I think I am having it re-taken this year.  We are forced to have them in the yearbook.   :blush

Tammy - Thanks for sharing the news on Ping.  I know how very hard this is on you.   :hugg  I will say that it sounds like good news so far.  If they haven't found cancer yet, hopefully they won't.  Any infection that can cause that much pus is certainly a bad one, and hopefully, that is what has been causing the problems.

 :wave and  :hugg all around!!!!!
Woodstock :bouncy X125

                              EVENING ALL JUST GOT IN WORKED 11 HRS TODAY.WELL MARY IS GETTING REAL HARD FOR ME TO HANDLE SHE DRAWS HER LEGS UP AND WILL NOT STRAIGHTEN THEM OUT,I CAN BARELY GET HER DEPENDS CHANGED NOW BUT I MUDDKED THROUGH SOMEHOW WITH HER.HER ONE LEG IS SWOLLEN DOUBLE LOOKS KIND OF LIKE FLEBITIS TO ME, OR COULD BE A CLOT NOT SURE WHAT THEY WILL DO .

                             WOODY I PULL STUFF ALL THE TIME :lol :lol OF COURSE YOU DIDN'T KNOW THAT  :lol ONCE I GOT UP AND DRESSED AND WENT TO WORK  THE PARKING LOT WAS EMPTY I HAD A KEY SO I WENT IN NOBODY WAS THERE IT WAS SATURDAY. :lol


                              TAMMY I DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO SAY ABOUT PING EXCEPT HANG IN THERE  I HOPE SHE WILL BE OK. :hugg :hugg

                                      WELL NEED TO GET CHANGED INTO SOMETHING WARM I GOT CHILLED THIS AM AND HAVE BEEN COLD ALL DAY. TTYL.


                                      JAYNE SORRY ABOUT YOUR JOB NOT MUCH HERE EITHER,

Tammy, after giving our Samantha those powerful pills to keep her alive and seeing how it destroyed her instead, I would just let her go her merry way every day until she gets worse, or maybe even better.   :hugg

Jan, your poor son!  My husband's cousins live in the San Diego area and had to evacuate.  This is just devasting.

Lolita, I am worried about you.  One or two hours away isn't very far.  Stay safe.

Woody, well at my last job, I accused one of the men of taking my blazer.  Someone was always playing games with me.  One of the men asked,  did you look in the bathroom??? :blush That's where I left it.  The whole office of men were on my back after that.  But, everyone knows my reputation anyway here. :bigsmile  You were sick.  That is a good reason!!

                                         HI KAT BEHAVE GLAD YOU ARE FEELING BETTER,

                                                     WELL OFF TO RELAX I AM BEAT.

hey glory :wave i am behaving!! hehehehe....yeah its getting there!!!

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 :wave Glory, Kat, and Linda!!!

Thanks for all your kind comments.   :ghug2

Well, when it rains it pours.

Daughter just called and has car problems.  Her college is near where hubby's brother lives, so she called him.  The car is being towed to the dealership, and he is letting her drive one of his cars home until hers is fixed on Thursday.  Good news....he took her out to dinner and hubby is eating at a meeting tonight so I only have to cook for myself.

Bad news:  Hubby got the news today.  He is being re-located to east central IL in November.  We will be less than 1/2 hour from Clandy, which is the good news.  We know it will take us most of this year to get our house ready to sell, so it looks like I may try to finish up this school year while we work on the house when he can be here.  It looks like we may have to live apart most of this time.  We knew this was coming.  Just happened sooner than we had anticipated.  Hubby hoped it wouldn't be until January.  Right now, I am quite devastated.

BUT, he has a job, we have a house, I have a job if I remember not to call in sick.  :lmao  So it will all work out.  Just have to digest this one for now.

Thanks for always letting me dump on all of you.   :ghug2

I'll try to see you after DWTS.
Woodstock :bouncy X125

                                      ISN'T PALA IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY.

                             I HAVE FRIENDS WHOSE KIDS LIVE THERE ALSO SOME DISTANT RELATIVES JUST HORRIFYING  HALF MILLION PEOPLE HAVING TO BE EVACUATED .

                                  LOLITA IF YOU HAVE TO LEAVE DO NOT HESITATE WE HAVE OTHER MEMBERS HERE WHO LIVE OUT THERE LORRIE, AND JOANN WHO ESLE.,

HEY EVERYONE!! I HAVENT BEEN HERE IN LIKE, FOREVER!!!

WANTED TO BRING SOME INFO.
FOR THOSE WHO ARE GOING TO SPAMALOT, THIS IS THE CUTEST RESTAURANT

ELLENS STARLIGHT DINER (http://www.epinions.com/content_118086274692)

- LORRAINE, LINDA, TAMMY AND I WENT HERE ONCE- AND WE LOVED IT. FOOD IS RELATIVELY INEXPENSIVE, PRETTY GOOD EATING- BUT THE WAITERS AND WAITRESSES SING ALL KINDS OF SONGS!! IT WAS LOADS OF FUN- RATHER NOISY, BUT GOOD ENJOYMENT- AND ITS RIGHT BY THE THEATRE DISTRICT!!
FOR THOSE WHO WILL BE IN TOWN FOR THE MARCH 2ND EVENING SHOW- I WOULD LOVE TO MEET YOU FOR DINNER HERE BEFORE THE SHOW. WE CAN "HANG OUT" A WHILE, TOO!!

BOCA, I HAVENT READ BACK AT ALL- JUST CAUGHT A GLIMPSE OF YOUR POST WHEN I WAS TRYING TO FIND THE CURRENT PAGE. HEY, I CAN PUT UP A FEW PEOPLE  AT A TIME, SO PERHAPS YOU FOLKS CAN WORK SWING SHIFTS OR SOMETHING. THE ONLY THING IS, I CAN'T DO IT BEFORE MARCH BECAUSE I WILL BE TEARING UP THE LIVING ROOM FLOOR AND THE HOUSE WILL BE HAZARDOUS TO ANYONE S HEALTH- INCLUDING MINE!!

MISSING YOU ALL- I HOPE I CAN GET BACK ON THE THREAD THIS WEEKEND. I NOT ONLY MISS TALKING TO YOU HERE, BUT IT SEEMS I MISS IN PHONE CALLS, TOO!!

LINDA, THANKS FOR CALLING- GLAD I GOT TO TALK TO YOU.
TAMMY-I SAW WHERE YOU GOT MY MESSAGE. THANKS!!

HAVE TO GO DO SOME WORK- CATCH YOU ALL LATER!

 :wave

Coming on to say Good Night - we are watching the special on ABC about the fires - I am praying for everyone in the paths of the fires. I know how awful it is to have your whole life torn up by Mother Nature - California - like Louisiana - will not be the same for many years.

Tammy - When Scooter died, out Vet told us that our care had kept her going for years - it didn't make losing her any easier, but it made me feel a little better. I am hoping that  with Ping it will turn out to be a bad infection - as long as she is eating, having fun, is not in pain, and is with you - that is all that matters. Just continue to love her.

Woody - I told you - you are living my life, just 10 years behind me! When At&T and BellSouth broke up, Lewis was transferred to Shreveport - a few weeks before Amy's Senior year in high school. Lewis would not make her move, and we lived apart. Lewis would live in Shreveport during the week, and drive the length of the state every Friday night to be with us until Sunday night. It wasn't the greatest way to live, but the kids and I have never forgoten the sacrifice he made for them. Our family did not get back together until an opening became avaiable here. (And we still moved away and left Amy in college).  Just believe me - everything will be O.K.  :hugg

Hello and Good Night to everybody else - see all of you tomorrow  :ghug

WOW!!DROVE EVERYONE AWAY, DID I?

GUESS I WILL GO HIDE UNDER A ROCK OR SOMETHING :smile
WELL, YOU ALL HAVE A GREAT WEEK, THEN!!  :hugg

Just had to weigh in on this discussion.




Woody, Phil and I had to uproot our boys so many times as they were growing up because of his employment.  And I truly believe they have become stronger and more independent young men because of this.  As you know, I have one son living in Los Angeles (grad student at USC, hopefully safe from the wildfires, I pray) and another living and working downtown Chicago (which is 60 miles away and 2 hours away in heavy traffic.  He might as well live in LA, too, for as often as we are able to see one another).  But yet we remain an extremely close and loving family.  Don't worry....you will be fine in spite of the overwhelming obstacles you are now seeing ahead of you. 

Continue to do as you obviously have done over the years.  "Bloom Where You are Planted".  That is the motto by which I life, and it has served me well.  :wink

Hey all. Summery time.

Thanks Woody for the new session.

Tammy-That's good to hear the tests came back negative so far but sorry you have to wait for more test results. I really pray that Ping won't end up having cancer. Good luck with your decision if you don't want to see her suffer anymore. I know it's hard. You are doing everything you can by loving her and keeping her comfortable. :hugg

Jan-How scary to know you don't know where your son is. My prayers are with him that he is somewhere safe and you can hear from him soon. :hugg

Woody-Sorry you don't feel well. Hope you feel better. That's good you didn't have to go to work and you got a lot of sleep. Sorry that happened that you went to school and forgot that you asked for another day off. Don't worry about going back tomorrow. Hope they won't say anything to upset you. :hugg

I'm sorry your hubby got the news that he will have to move soon to change jobs and you won't be seeing much of him til you can sell the house. Good luck with everything and prayers are with your family it will all turn out ok. :hugg That's nice you will be living near Clandy and that's good that you can finish the school year. I know that was important to you.

Sorry your daughter's car broke down but that's good your hubby's brother can take her home. Hope her car can be fixed.

Sorry you missed Clay on AI Rewind. They will actually repeat the auditions in December if you are missing anything now.

I feel bad for Marie too. Glad she was ok. Thought her dance wasn't that good last night IMO. Wouldn't be surprised if she was the 1st woman to go. Mel and Maks and Cameron and Edyta's dance was hot. Thought they were the best on the Rumba and Samba. It's great to see Cameron has improved every week. I also really like Sabrina. The judges were harsh on Helio. I could see chemistry between him and Julianne and I liked their dance. Mark's dance was cute but his dancing isn't getting any better. He needs to go.

Not surprised who went tonight but shocked that the other couple was in the bottom 2. Won't say who if the west coasters haven't seen it yet. 

Welcome Boca.

You really sound so much better.

That's funny you asked me that about where I am finding the info on Clay cause I wish I can say I talk to him on the phone to ask him. :lol Just finding it on various websites and the OFC message board. Since no one else here has been posting it latety, I thought I would so thanks for noticing.

I'm going to NY to see him in Spamalot sometime in April.

Lora has been in Las Vegas for a week.

Janye-I'm sorry they cut your hours at your job. :hugg Praying for you you can get another job offer soon.

That's so sweet Katie hugged you and said she loved you and made you feel better.

Marie fainted after she finished her dance. They cut to a commerical and said she was ok and she rested in her trailer the rest of the time. When she woke up she said, Oh crap! :lol What a trooper she is.They didn't get the judges comments but they did give her scores.

Frankie-That's good to hear Shirl's sister has contacted her and she and her home are safe from the fires.

I saw Kelly Ripa on Jimmy Kimmel last night too and they didn't talk about Clay which I didn't think they would. It's surprising though that Jimmy hasn't made a joke about Clay being in Spamalot on his show. I haven't heard if any talk shows have mentioned it. If he did I'm sure it would be in a nice way.

The 2 Outtakes of Clay on 5th Grader is up. Posting screencaps of it. Love it if they could add more. The OFC is suppose to show 2 more teaser clips this week.

Hot Clay pics.

Prissy-Have a good dinner with your friend tonight. The meal sounds yummy and nice you are cooking from the Claymaniac cookbook.

I have yet to try to Hot pineapple salad.

Great Halloween decorations.

You had your share of embarrassing moments. :lol

It's sad some celebs have losted their homes.

Marie couldn't catch her breath before she fainted. I'm sure she was exhausted.

Jerry-Think positive the Bengals can win again.

Wish you can send all your rain to CA.

Thanks for the Clay and Ray pics.

Glory-Sorry it was hard to work with Mary today.

Hope the brother was nice to you.

Hope your friends kids and relatives are safe in CA.

Johanna/Clayharmony also lives in CA. JoAnn lives in Texas.

Rainy-Glad to see you check in this morning.

Linda-Prayers for Dick's cousins that they will be safe in San Diego.

Marilyn-Good to see you. You didn't scare anyone away. :hugg It's always quiet here this time at night. Thanks for the info on the diner in NY.

Welcome Lolita.

Hope the fires will be away from where you are and where your place is. Be safe. :hugg

It's horrible if someone started these fires. It's a sad world we live in right now.

I still be living in the same small town. That's funny about your brother's wife wanted to be away from the relatives. Good luck to them.

Those outtakes from 5th Grader won't air on TV. It's something extra. We'll see him a week from Thursday. :bouncy

Carol-Glad you had fun babysitting those kids.

That's good that the gas leak is fixed and the parents can go back home in a week. Thank goodness their house is ok. Good for you to do what you did.

Meesa-That's great to hear your roof is finally fixed.

That's good to hear your grandma's tests came back negative and hope her muscle pain can feel better if she can switch her meds.

Thea-Nice to see you here. I'll pray for your son hoping he's safe in LA.  Good advice for Woody.

Kat-Glad you are feeling better and hope you don't have a runny nose for long. It's the worse thing.

That's a cute pic of you. Like your smile and hair.

Thanks for the gorgeous pics of our man Woody, Frankie, Jerry and Meesa.

Prayers for everyone in CA affected in the fires to be safe. :pray

:ghug to everyone who needs them.

Prayers for Janet's family, Boca and her family, Alli, Thea and Phil, Woody and her hubby and family and Woody and her family and her student, Dudley and her family, Tammy's Ping, Meesa's grandmother, Jan's son and friends, Glory's mom,Monica's Inlaws, JoAnn's mom, Debbie's son, Frankie's DIL's dad and her son's friend, Sasha's nephew, Lindsey's friend, Debi, Kris and her family, anyone getting bad weather and anyone else that needs them.

Everyone have a good Wednesday.

Goodnight Everyone and Sweet Clay Dreams. :dust :tobed :claydream

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Just saying hi and if anyone wants to see my montage check in the BLPT :bigsmile! I'm heading to bed 'cause I'm totally falling asleep :lmao

My usual middle of the night check in.  Hubby is snoring away and I can't sleep.   :lol  I will try again in a few minutes.

Thanks everyone for your comments.  I cried most of the evening.  My kitty has been keeping me company.  Now I will pick myself up and go on from here.  But I won't promise I won't whine from time to time.   :wink

Special thanks to Frankie and Thea for sharing your stories.   :hugg :hugg  It really means a lot, and I will take your words to heart. 

One thing I have decided is that I am going to quit the committees I am on at church effective immediately.  I was to hold the positions to the end of the year, but they have been taking up too much time, and I just won't have the time to devote to the Christmas program.  So I think that will be for the best.  I will have more time to spend around the house.  My first job is to purge.  That won't be easy either, but I will get better at it as I go along.  I guess I have been denying that this is really going to happen.  Now that it has, it is time to get going.   :sonic

I am not surprised by who went home on DWTS, either.  I think it is going to be tough here on in.  I haven't voted yet, but maybe it is time.  I agree that the judges have been hard on Helio.  I am glad Marie is safe.  I know she isn't the BEST dancer there, but she is really giving it her all.  I love her personality.

That's funny, because I just turned on the TV and they are selling Marie Osmond dolls on QVC.  If you didn't know, besides being a singer and entertainer, Marie is a doll maker and manufacturer and she sells her dolls often on QVC.  She is passionate about her dolls.  Anyway, I really like her.  She is not on the show,  they explained that she was on DWTS last night, and they even talked about her fainting.  Someone representing her company is on the show and said that happens when Marie gets really nervous, and that she is just fine and they are all excited that she will be on another week.   :clap

OK, back to bed for me.  I will see you in a few short hours.  Back to work.  I will sneak in the back door and hope no one notices me.   :lol
Woodstock :bouncy X125

Mornin' Ang!  Have a great day...Friday off, lucky!  I do too..not by choice though :bang

Tam-  :hugg

Woody-  :hugg

Am runnin' behind

xxooxooxooxooxxx to all
Jayne

PS I got the mailer envelopes for the DVD's so will package and mail out probably on Friday.

Hi Jayne ~ Have a great wondferul day today. :hugg

Angela ~ good morning and enjoy your day.

Kat :wave Hope your feeling better!  Have a good day at tech. :hugg

Lorraine ~ :wave my friend.  Has it been chilly there, it has been here mostly due to cold winds.  Have a good one. :hugg

Tammy ~ I'm gonna have to bundle up for my walk this morning.  Have a nice day.

Jerry :wave What are you up  to today?

Woodstock :wave Thinking of you and hoping things are a little better. :hugg

I may be going on one of my nice rides today with my mom and brother to see the colors of the leaves before they all start to fall.

Have a wonderful day everyone still to come this morning :hugg

Good Morning Everyone!
Thanks again for all your kind and wonderful words.  :hugg :hugg :hugg :hugg :hugg :hugg :hugg :hugg   Ping had a great night sleep and we are taking things one day at a time.. I'm giving her all the love I can.  I can't leave my Zoe out either..  I am so glad Helio stayed last night.. I think the judges were too hard on him..

Woody :hugg
All these changes in your life is enough to stress anyone out.. Hang in there!

One more thing.. Today is my oldest son Christopher's 27th birthday. :birthday  He took the week off..  We wanted to take him out for dinner but I have to see what his plans are when I get home from work.

Good morning everyone.  Just getting ready to head into work.  Another busy day and I will be out at the office for meetings.  It is still dark out.  :bang :bang :bang :bang  I have been up since 2:00 am and if I make it through today I am sure it will be an early night tonight for me for sure.

Woody - Wow you sure have a lot going on.  So many changes and that is something so hard to accept at least for me but I believe change is for the better in some cases as well.  Hang in there.

Tammy - have a good day and glad Ping had a good night sleep.  Yes Zoe is just as special and I know you will give them both your love.  Happy Birthday to Christopher  :birthday and hope you get to take him out to dinner.

Linda - know things are crazy.  Slow and steady my friend.  It will all work out but I am getting to old for all of these real life problems. :bang :bang :bang :bang

Kat - cute picture sweetie.  Have a good day and behave.

Jan - prayers for your son.  Sure hope you get to hear from him soon.  No matter the age we worry, worry, worry.

Angela - glad you are taking off sometime.  You deserve it. 

Jayne - have a good day.  Something good will happen my friend.  Hang in there.

Geraldine - cooler weather is coming in.  It was so hot sleeping last night I couldn't stand it as I put all the fans away.  Have a good one.

Well got to run.  See you later.  Was happy to see who went home.  As long as my Julianne and Helio are still there.

Hugs
Rainey

 Lorraine: Not so fast...why have you been awake since 2 in the morning!! That's usually when you go to bed after getting home every night!!! Does it take you five hours to get ready for work?? I think you just like waking up early in the morning like that to peek at your neighbor walking around naked in his living room.

There's not a whole lot to talk about...it's been raining almost non-stop for 2 days...this makes the second day. I went to work Monday night to rain...went home Tuesday morning drizzling rain...rained all day yesterday...woke up yesterday evening and it was raining...went to work last night and it was raining...i left work this morning and well, you know, it was raining...apparently the rain will end around noon.

Tammy: I got a volunteer badge for work. This means that if i choose to volunteer and work over my hours, i'll be able to. I won't be making it a habit, though...i don't wanna be a zombie...but if i do volunteer, i won't be driving home after my night job is over...because day shift starts at 7am...so i'll just hang around up there until day shift begins and then leave after my volunteer hours are completed.

Lolita: :wave I wish i could send you a copy of Ray's version of INDIAN LOVE CALL. I can only transfer CD to cassette. I don't know how to copy CD to CD. This 1983 album by Ray is called ME...it's on Mercury Records...

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These are some of my favorite songs from ME...the first is a song called "Game Show Love"...

GAME SHOW LOVE
1983 by Ray Stevens

I had lost the Family Feud in the Newlywed Game
And my Concentration was in Jeopardy
Love's Wheel of Fortune was causing me pain
I had struck out behind doors one, two, and three

You said sign in please to play the Dating Game
I was bachelor number one i thought your love was real
You said come on down you just won a brand new start
You said the secret word and i said Let's Make a Deal

Oh but love is just a game to you
The survey says it's true and who can name that song
Would the real you please stand up
Because i have had enough of this show that you put on

I thought the price was right when you asked me What's My Line
I said I've Got a Secret but i'll tell ya
It's the $64,000 Question but will you be mine
I was betting it all that i was gonna sell ya

Well, Who Do You Trust, You Bet Your Life and you're wrong
To Tell The Truth i never never thought you'd give me the Gong
Instead of a Treasure Hunt it was just a laugh-a-thon just puttin' me on
Stringin' me along

Oh but love is just a game to you
The survey says it's true and who can name that song
Would the real you please stand up
Because i have had enough of this show that you put on

LOVE WILL BEAT YOUR BRAINS OUT
1983 by Ray Stevens

I'll never fall in love again i finally learned
Because every time that i give in i always get burned
I thought i found the girl to send my lonely nights away

No more cruising single bars for casual dates
Just when it looks like i'm gonna win
I always end up back on the street again

Love Will Beat Your Brains Out leave you cryin' and a shakin'
Until your lonely heart is breaking and your soul is badly burned
Yeah Love Will Beat Your Brains Out until you don't know what you're doing
And your whole life's in a ruin and that's the point of no return
Love Will Beat Your Brains Out

Funny how the greatest gift of life can be so cruel
Try and play it smart and work it out but i always play the fool

When i met you i felt i found my rainbow's end
My dream's were coming true i found a lover and a friend

Oh but tisk, tisk, tisk and a tasket
You broke all my egg's when i put 'em in your basket

Oh, Love Will Beat Your Brains Out leave you cryin' and a shakin'
Until your lonely heart is breaking and your soul is badly burned
Yeah Love Will Beat Your Brains Out until you don't know what you're doing
And your whole life's in a ruin and that's the point of no return
Love Will Beat Your Brains Out
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Tiffany: :wave

Hello Charlene, Jayne, Woodstock, GLORY, Linda...i'm gonna head off for the day...i slept on and off yesterday and slept again in the late afternoon into the evening.

HAVE A FEW MINUTES BEFORE I HEAD OUT FOR THE DAY HERE AT WORK BUT JUST HAD TO MENTION FINALLY HEARD ON THE RADIO A COMMERCIAL FOR CLAY IN CONCERT AT MOHEGAN SUN.  :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap  DON'T KNOW WHAT TOOK SO LONG.  TICKETS GO ON SALE ON SATURDAY BUT I AM SURPRISED THERE IS NO PRE-SALE.

JERRY - WELL AREN'T YOU FUNNY THIS MORNING.  I HAVE BEEN UP SINCE 2:00 AM BECAUSE I HAVE SOME CRITTER UP IN MY ATTIC KEEPING ME AWAKE.  HAD THE PEST GUY LAST NIGHT SO WE ARE NOT SURE IF IT IS A SQUIRREL OR WHATEVER.  PAIN IN THE  :censor  OH AND AS FAR AS THE NEIGHBOR HE IS A SWEET MAN BUT NOT WORTH BEING UP AT 2:00 AM IN THE MORNING FOR.  :lol :lol :lol :lol  HAVE A GOOD DAY MY FRIEND.

GOOD MORNING FRIENDS!!! :ghug

 :wave ANGELA, Jayne, Charlene, Tammy, Lorraine, AC, and all our friends soon to be here!!!

I DID get a little more sleep, and it felt great.  Isn't sleep a great thing???  At least when it's not interrupted, right ANGELA???  :lol

Well, back to work after 2 days off once again, so I may be there a little late today to get things caught up. 

I'm in better spirits this morning.  I know what I have to do.  And I need to get focused.  Once again, thanks for all the kind words.  I couldn't ask for better friends.   :ghug2  And my daughter keeps reminding me that I am taking all of you with me.   :bigsmile

ANGELA - Thanks for your kind words.  YES, I had to endure a snoring concert, too.   :lmao  Maybe I should get some ear plugs.

Jayne - I think you need one, too.   :hugg

Charlene - Enjoy your ride.  Wish I could join you.   :bouncy

Tammy -  :birthday to Christopher today!!!  My oldest will be 27 in January.  We certainly are NOT old enough to have kids this old.   :no

Lorraine - YIKES, not a good night of sleep for you, too.   :hugg  Hope your day goes well.   I am sure it will.

AC - Where is all your rain coming from???  We didn't get any of it.   :no

It's SO dark out, it's almost scary.  Wish it would get light sooner.

Off to get ready....
Woodstock :bouncy X125

Lorraine -  :clap :clap :clap for Mohegan Sun!!!!!

Kat - Thanks...I think I will need EVERY bit of that energy today.   :bigsmile
Woodstock :bouncy X125

Good morning everyone!   :wave

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 :wave

Good Monring!

Marilyn - I laughed when I read your last post - if anybody wants a thread killed, all I have to do is post, and everybody disappears!  :lol

Tiffany - I think it is a little early for TV shows to pick up the Spamalot story - I'm sure Clay will be mentioned and will be on shows later - he is mentioned in TV Guide this week!  :purpbana

Kimmy - I will go watch your Montage.

Woody - (Here comes some more advice). Stay on committees only if you really enjoy them. I was once on every committee/Board that there was. Now I am only one one Board (to distribute FEMA money to agencies that give out food and utility assistance), and I am about to resign from that at the end of this year. You just get burn out from working every minute. You will have a very busy year ahead. Resigning from committees doesn't mean that you can't still help out with things like the Christmas program - you just won't be responsible for being there every minute. I gave both of the granddaughters a Marie Osmond doll when they were born- one of the little 5-inch ones. they are really beautiful dolls.

Jayne -  :hugg :hugg :hugg for making the DVDs for everyone.

Thea - good to see you here!

Charlene - I envy you the trip to see the fall leaves.

Angela - have a good day at work.

Tammy - Happy birthday to Christopher! Hope Zoe and Ping both have a good day, too.

Lorraine - you are going to be really tired when you get home tonight - hope the meetings g0 well.

AC - what will your volunteering duties be? I did did the Manilow Ad mailed off to you.

Meesa - great picture this morning - I think I read that your roof is finally repaired  :clap

Glory - are you working again today?

Boca -  :hugg hope you have time to get here again today.

Kat - have a fun day at school - good luck adding to the list!  :lol

Hello to everyone else, too - see you later.

 :wave Meesa and Kat!!!

Well, hubby just told me that older son called late last night and he was home for one night and is off to Virginia by noon today.   :bang  I won't get to see him.  But I'm glad he has another job before the winter.

I know I am complaining.  But I also know my problems don't measure up to those in California, and our Tammy with her Ping.  My prayers are with them today.

BEST WISHES FOR A GOOD DAY ALL AROUND!!!!!
Woodstock :bouncy X125

Woody - you have a big life change coming up - I know it is a bit scary - complain away! But I bet that you will enjoy your new life just as much as the one you have now - and your daughter is right - we are going with you!  :hugg

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Quick good morning check in.  I am off to the Dr's...but heck...not for me for a change.  PapaB has his Physical, so we are leaving in an hour and I am not finished fixing the mug...ya know..it does take taime :lol

Good Morning,

I think Happy is missing again.  I hope he is alright.

Woody, well, like I said, I don't like change, but when we have no choice,  we have to deal with it.   You have a good sense of humor and we are always here to help you.   You may meet some great people and really enjoy your next destination.  You will have a Claymaniac friend only a 1/2 hour away.   It looks like so many have gone through this same problem and know you will be fine and even make you all stronger.    :hugg :hugg    We have to replace Funk!!!

Angela, a free concert.  While Tony was snoring, you should have thrown popcorn at him. :lol

Glory, are you working PT for Mary.   I hope they take care of her leg.

Frankie, I bet Kaitlyn had a blast in Florida and will have loads to tell you.

Marilyn, I loved Ellen's Stardust Diner.  I really want to bring my husband there.  Glad you enjoy your job and you found a better way back home.

Lorraine,  take a broom stick and hit the ceiling.  That might scare the critter away.   You can ride the broom too.

Tammy,  how is our little sweetheart, Ping, today?   I wish I had a little one to snuggle.   Well, a real one will be coming soon.

Kat, nice class picture.   You are a natural blonde; not like me.

Jayne, I am so sorry about the job and your troubles.   Stay strong.   I thought life was easier when we got older, but I think we got fooled with that one.

Lolita, thinking of you and hoping you are well.   Keep in touch when you can.

Prissy, are you watching, Boston Legal still?

I felt so bad for Marie O. on DWTS.  They actually brought her numbers down for that.   I am glad she got votes to stay on again.

They had a show called California Fires instead of Boston Legal last night.  It is just so scary.  It was depressing.  Like I said, we do have relatives who had to evacuate.   I can't imagine having to stay in a stadium for days, but at least they are safe.  It does remind me of Katrina and all of the devastation.   The volunteers they have in place are amazing!!  Mother Nature rules this earth.  It is so true.

Hi yall. I hope all is well with yall. Me I am fine. Went to the doctors yesterday and I have lost 10 pounds and all my blood work came back fine. I am also happy to tell yall that my female eggs and such are working fine She tested my egg production and said that was fine. I was so very happy with that news. Now i just have to find a daddy for my baby LOL. My cholesterol meds are working. So she was happy and I was happy. All is well. Treated myself to a bottle of hand lotion from bath and body works. I had a coupon to spend 10 dollars get a free signature lotion. So I got some hand soap and got the pumpkin pie paradise lotion. It smells so good if you like pumpkin.
My sister rented bruce allmighty it was cute.
Well I am off to get my perscriptions refilled and I will see yall later.

                                          WELL GOOD RAINEY WET, CLOUDY DAY, I WISH I COULD GIVE SOME OF OUR RAIN TO GEORGIA ALABAMA AND CALIFORNIA.

                                           NO FRANKIE I AM NOT WORKING TODAY AFTER YESTERDAY I NEED A BREAK :para :para NO LINDA I WORK WHEN BROTHER NEEDS ME.HE HAS BEEN SO SWEET WITHOUT THE BOOZE AMAZING.

                                         WELL OFF TO CHECK THINGS OUT TTYL.

Shannon, glad you are doing well and those eggs are still productive.    :hugg :hugg    Congrats on those 10 pounds.   That is a great feat!!!

Woody, I just got ready to go all over my face  with a cotton ball filled with Listerine!!  My skin toner is the same color  :hypno :lol
See, it's not just you.

they want to discharge my mother! :bang  My son is coming down for the weekend; my daughter's baby shower is Sunday so he and his fiancee will be here.   HELP!!

Have a good day everyone.

LINDA, Happy and Spikee are in Florida visiting relatives!!!  Somehow you will get thru this weekend!  Can you postpone your mothers release until the middle of the week?  Talk to her doctor. 

    lolita,
       jUST A QUICK hello! brfore the rebels come. I pray you are safe from the dreadful fires.


    Jan,
            I hope you have heard from your son and that he is safe.
                                                                                                .
                                                                                                         Hugs,    Betty

Good Morning!

I have my annual mammogram in about an hour, so as always, I would appreciate prayers and good thoughts that everything is normal!!

We enjoyed our meal last evening;  Claymaniac recipes:  Deanna's meat loaf,  Carol (LiftClayUp's) corn casserole, and Clay's grandma's Hot Pineapple salad.  Skip and I had some of the pineapple dish for breakfast with bacon and egg biscuits.

Woody,
I always say, "Nothing stays the same."  I think you have the right attitude.  Start purging the things that don't need to move.  I still need to get rid of lots of extra stuff!!  You may find a wonderful house that you like even better than your current one.  If you are in a large enough city, you may be able to work at your profession in the medical field.  Didn't you say once that you have a degree in something to do with health/medical profession???  If I moved, I would like to leave most of my stuff, and start with new furniture, etc.!  :wink

Linda,
I still really like BOSTON LEGAL.  It was not on last night because of a special on the fires in California.

Shannon,
Glad to hear you got a good report from your doctor's exam!!

Pepe,
The meal was fairly good.  I think our friend and Skip thought the corn casserole was a little bland.  Carol's recipe called for onion and another didn't, so I left out the onion.  Maybe I should add it next time.  Corn casserole had cream corn, kernel corn, drained, sour cream, and a box of Jiffy corn bread mix;  I used corn muffin mix.  I don't think this was the same corn casserole I had before that I really liked.  This really turned out to be like corn bread, which is one of my favorites.

Boca,
I hope PapaBoca has a good report from his exam.  Special hugs to you!!  Take care of yourself.  Did you see the report that Oprah had a thyroid problem that she could not get diagnosed?  I'm not sure how she is taking care of it;  did not hear anything about killing it.

Kat,
Very cute Junior picture of you!!

Marilyn,
It's always good to see you positing!  I know you are super busy with the new job.

Hello to Tammy, AC, Frankie, Lorraine, ANGELA, Sasha, Glory, Jan, Lolita, Betty, Boca, Dudley, Krista, Lora, Lori, Jayne, and others as they check in.

Hugs,
Prissy

PS:  TV Guide for next week has an article about celebrities on Broadway and they mention Clay, too. (Picture included of Jennifer Garner.)

TV Guide,  Oct. 29 -Nov. 4, p.12

TV STARS TAKE BROADWAY

Some small-screen veterans have made it to the Great White Way:

*ALIAS'  Jennifer Garner begins a 10 week run in "Cyrano de Bergerac" on November 1.

*Hank Azaria (HUFF) stars in "The Farnsworth Invention," penned by WEST WING creator Aaron Sorkin (opens 11/14).

*Former AMERICAN IDOL alum Clay Aiken will joke and joust as Sir Robin in "Spamalot" from January 18 to May 4.

 :bigsmile :bigsmile :bigsmile :bigsmile :bigsmile :bigsmile :bigsmile :bigsmile :bigsmile

Good morning everyone, :wave :wave

Linda and Betty I am doing fine, the wind has calm down a lot, thank God.

Woody, when my husband first brought up the subject of moving to the Inland Empire, I was not happy. I love where we were, enjoyed my job and all the friends I had. To make a long story short, today I am happier, and one of my dear friends from the old neighborhood moved to where we are now as well.

Prissy, praying for good results on your mammogram…

Shannon, congrats on losing ten pounds…hoping you’ll meet Mr. Right soon.  :bigsmile

The wind has come down so off to clean the yard, I will read the back pages later.

Hugs to all,

Lolita

LINDA AND CORBET

THANKS FOR THINKING OF MY SON
I HAVE NOT HEARD FROM HIM.
I IMAGINE, AND HOPE, THAT HE IS IN ONE OF THE EVACUATION CENTERS.
MY TV IS ON NOW ALL THE TIME AND THEY KEEP SHOWING PEOPLE IN THE CENTERS,
KEEP ON HOPING I WILL SEE HIM!!!

HIS GALLERY PHONE IS OUT OF ORDER, BUT I GUESS MOST PHONES ARE, AND i DO NOT KNOW IF THE GALLERY WAS OUT OF HARMS WAY.

tHIS WAITING IS SO STRESSFUL. :bang

IF HE DOES NOT CALL IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS , I AM REALLY GOING TO BE A WRECK.

JAN
BACK TO THE TV.

                                                JAN HOPE YOU HEAR FROM HIM SOON SWEETHEART. :hugg :hugg :hugg

Hi everyone - Marilyn - Who all is going to Spamalot and on what date? Love to see all my Ct. and Ma. friends again.

Angela - I always think of you. There is an album I want to burn and send to you. I think your Mom and Dad would love it. Yes, it is in Italian and English. You will love it. Just give me time - I need matt to burn it.

Frankie - Can you burn a cd only from the original or and I burn it from one that's been burned. Hope you can understand that.

Linda - How is Mom.  :hugg :hugg :hugg :hugg Am sending you lots of hugs and prayers.

Lorraine - What kind of critter do you have in your attic. Heck, I don't sleep as it is - that would really keep me awake.

Boca - Do you sleep better now.

Hi Sasha - I keep missing your beautiful pictures.

Tammy - How are you doing?

Hi Glory - Gee - It seems that I've missed everyone over here.

Lolita - How far are you from the fires? I'm worried about you

Prayers for all of you that have family in california in the path of these horrific fires.

OK - got to go - It's pizza shop night.  

Well, too much for my idea of cleaning the yard, it is still windy just not as bad as it was for a couple of days. I watered and hose off my plant’s leaves, I cannot believe all the dust.

Woody, I will share my embarrassing experience with you; about three years ago I was a member of a site that enables members to download most of the songs that the members want. I was having fun downloading song that I listened to growing up. One day I received a pm saying, “Thank you for sharing your files!” I responded to the pm telling the person that he/she was welcome. A few days later I realized that the pm was a sarcastic one as I have never shared my files, :blush my sister in-law informed that the site runs because of members sharing files, I was stupid and didn’t know a whole lot about computer, I thought as soon as I sign in that the sharing of my files would be automatic. :bduh

Glory, yes Pala is in San Diego County and some of these fires are very close in the surrounding area. I was surprised to learn this morning that some of these fires are as close as forty miles from where I live.

AC, I love the two songs you posted, do you have it on You Tube? It’s okay; I don’t know how to transfer songs from CD to CD either. My husband bought a new recording device about a month ago; we still don’t know how to use the darn thing.

Linda, I’m sorry to hear that the nursing home is releasing your mom. Could you ask them to let your mom stay a little while longer? I can’t wait to hear your experience at your daughter’s baby shower this Sunday.

Betty, have fun with the rebels :lol…and thanks for worrying, we are fine. :hugg

Jan, I hope you’ll from your son today, I know how worry you must be.

Tiffay thanks for the summaries and the prayers for us all. Thanks especially for the prayers for those who are going through the devastating fire in CA.


Oh, if we ask you where you find all the information on Clay, we don’t mind if you tell us that you talk to Clay on the phone. :lol Why not, we would never know.  :wink :lol BTW, got it, the outtakes that I saw won’t be on air, thanks.

Hello to Frankie, Lorraine, Tammy, Kat, Pepe, Prissy, Carol, Krista, Evelyn, Lindsay, Clandy, Boca, and the rest…

Hugs to all,

Lolita

Afternoon, one and all. :wave How is everyone? :hugg

Jan, big, big, big prayers for your son. :hugg Hope you hear from him soon. :hugg

Woody, :bighug
I've done that a couple times in school for classes. Just shown up when I wasn't supposed to. :para :lol Once no one was there, and it took me a few minutes to see that no one was coming. :lmao

Tammy, :hugg How's Ping today? Spunky? :giggle Always keeping prayers for Ping and you.

Kat, great Junior picture of you. :bouncy

Boca Mum, :hugg My illness as of late is nothing but a cold. :giggle It was just a bit more evil than what I usually have. But thank you for your concern. :hugg
Hope PapaB's appointment goes spiffy. :bouncy

A fine hullo to everyone I missed (which I know is quite a few). :wave You're surely not forgotten. :hugg

I'm feeling loads better. :bouncy :yahoo :giggle I can draw again, which is always good. :lol
Watched Lucy for a bit yesterday, we went outside for a while. Was so nice, but quite windy. :smile Right now, she kind of freaks out about bugs (which most little girls do, I know :lol but you haven't met Lucy :lmao) and yesterday, a ladybug had landed on her. So she cries to me to get it off, and so I go over and take it off gently, saying it was just a ladybug. She's still a bit overexcited, telling me to kill it. :lol So I tell her that if we let the ladybug go, we can make a wish (has anyone heard of that? I heard it a long, long time ago. I always make a wish whenever a ladybug lands on me :lol). And then she calms right down, her eyes going wide with a grin on her face saying, "Really?" :lol So we both made a wish and the ladybug got to live. :lol

I got the new Coheed and Cambria album yesterday (they're one of my all time favorite bands :shappy), and it's sooooo grandly spiffy. :bouncy They've had three CDs before this one, but they all connect, it's all a saga, which is grand fun. :lol I'm not sure what the story's about, but I have some clue. :lol That sounded weird. They released them out of order, and I haven't listened to the other albums for a while, so it's kind of jumbled right now. :lol

But it's just . . . really grand music. The music can just sound so upbeat, like everything is going fine, but then the lyrics can be so morbid, sad, melancholy, but it's really beautiful at the same time. Claudio Sanchez (lead singer, I'll post a pic in a sec :wink) can put such feeling and emotion in his voice, it's wonderful to hear.
I don't know if any of you folks would like it, but if you want to try something rock, then go for it. :wink :lol Though there is a bit of swearing, just to warn you, if any do decide to try them out. :lol Here's a couple YouTube links if you'd like a listen (no swearing in these ones, though. Just the h-e-double hockey sticks a couple times :lol):

The Running Free (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DE2e2Gf8NAk)
This one is their new single from their new album, No World for Tomorrow. :bouncy

Blood Red Summer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvH-70bY2C8)
One I was talking about at one point (the one I downloaded as a ring tone :giggle). It's one of my favorites. :bouncy

These two are a couple of my favorites, but quite a few that weren't released as singles are just too wonderful. :sigh

And as I said, here's a pic of Claudio Sanchez :bigsmile :
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:bigsmile :bigsmile :bigsmile :giggle His hair's awesomely, fantabulously, spiffy. :thud :giggle I love his hair, to put it in short. :lol You have to love it, just look at it. :hypno :lmao Plus, I think he's a cutie. :giggle :blush And seems like a nice guy to boot. :bouncy

Anyhoo, just thought you may be interested, if not, I'm sorry I've wasted space with mah band. :lmao :hugg

Oh goodness, I've babbled so much in this, haven't I? :para Well then, off I run. :lol

Love you all :hugg

Carla :bubble

 :wave

Jan - I sent you a p.m., but I know we are all praying that you hear from your son, and that he is O.K.

Carla - I'm glad you are feeling better - It is true that you can make a wish on a ladybug  :lol I have done that all of my life - glad you let yours go!


Linda - I know that nursing homes cannot keep people if they are billing Medicare unless they can prove improvement every week - that is probably why they have to release your Mom - hope that goes well. I know you are all looking forward to the baby shower- that will be so much fun for you. I missed Kaitlyn's baby shower - I was staying with Mother after her first heart attack. That made me so sad at the time, because Son and DIL had waited so many years to have a baby, and I wanted to be at the shower so much. I hope you take lots of pictures to share with us.

lolita - you just made me think of a fun memory from high school. Senior year we all had an English teacher that we loved. Her class was near a stairway. One day we decided to hide under the stairs to make her think that nobody had shown up for class - when she walked into the empty room, she had the funniest look on her face - she thought she was there at the wrong time  :lol She even walked down to the teacher's lounge before somebody went after her - good thing, though, that she was a good sport - and a great teacher.

Evelyn - if your son cannot burn that CD for you, mail it to me, and I will be happy to do that for you.

Pepe - thanks for letting us know where Happy and Spikee are.

AC - I just read a very interesting article in Newsweek about the music industry and downloading - I think I will mail it to you!

It started out as a cloudy, cool day - the sun is out now, but it is still windy and cool - I've stared a pot of vegetable beef soup for supper, and will be making a salad and cornbread to go with that later.

I hope everybody is having a good day - see you a little later!

CLAY BLOGGED Just more directions from him about submitting your Christmas memories to be read at a Christmas concert - boy, he is really bossy!  :lol He would have been a tough teacher, I bet!

PRISSY, I have a different recipe for Corn pudding, I will have to send it to you.  I also always add a dash of caynne pepper to mine. 

FRANKIE, now that sounds like a good fall supper; soup, salad and corn bread.  I am always looking for different soup recipes, when you get time would you share your vegetable beef soup recipe???  I fix Potato Corn chowder, Broccoli Cheese soup, Chicken Noodle soup, Onion soup, and a plain vegetable soup.  That is my soup recipes.

Hello all,

   Seems like forever since I've been here.  I hope that everyone is well and enjoying life.
Kat----cute junnior picture.  Thanks for sharing it.

  I've done nothing but go to school,  come home,slee;, wak  up and go back to school.  I had no September and no October.  It looks like November will be busy too.  All we do is test the kids and then retest them.
 
 Woody and all other teachers.-----I'M RETIRING AT THE END OF THIS YEAR!!!!!!  I called our state retirement system today, and my appointment to "see"  is Jan.4!   I was even told that I can buy back a refund from 1974 and  end with 33 years instead of 32years. Yea!

We had some set back news today about my Mom.   It isn't just the weather effecting her,  all her alliments have reached a point that her  condtion is weakening.    She has told me  that she will never give up and she intends to be around for a long time. thank you for your prayers and concerns about her.  She is a fighter, but I have noticed big difference since Knoxville.
   This is themain reason I'm retiring.  I want to spend as much time with her as I can.  I don't want to be in the classroom anymore.
    Speaking of the classroom, Friday will be our book character  parade.  I will be dresssing up as a "fly" for the "Diary of a Fly".  Friday night is our school carnival.  I will  be reading this book to an audience in my "fly" voice and costume.   Then, I've been asked to help sell food items!   Immagine that, being served by a fly! :lmao
Take care,
JoAnn

I have a meeting with the social worker and nurses Friday.   I told them I wouldn't be around, so I think they will hold off.  I mean, we have to have a safe environment for her to come home to; that is, if she does come home.   She doesn't know what to do.  She can think like a younger person, but she is tired like an older one.  It confuses her.  Her memory isn't that good now either.

Yes, I will get through.   I just like to have these things over.  I never threw a shower before.

Thanks for telling me about Happy.  I am sure they will have a good time.

How are you doing? 

Hi yall. I hope everyone is having a good day. They called me into work but I did not go. I need some rest. Cooked tacos for dinner.

Prissy   I will be thinking of you at your mammogram today. Nothing like starting a morning or afternoon in a paper gown LOL. My turn is next month again for another ultrasound UGGGGG. So I know what you are going through.



Lolita   Funny story which I have posted here before. I always pray and ask god to send me a good man. So one night I really was praying hard for it and that god bless me with a baby. The very next day I go outside and there is a cat. So I took in the cat and her name is miss kitty, but I said ok god I ask you for a baby and you send me a cat. My gynecologist’s nurse said I was asking for a good man LOL just ask god for any man because there is no good ones LOL.

I always tell that story I am so thankful that I can have babies there for awhile I was having a real problem with medical issues.

Anyway.

Jan I sure will pray for your son, and I hope them fur baby kitties are doing ok.

Tammy how is our ping doing I have been praying for him or her. I can remember when Gypsie had the heartworm and I was still working at the hotel. I would sit up with her all night long begging her not to die, then I had to go to work the next day. Now she has this whole neck thing that comes and goes. I say as long as ping is not in any pain keep going.

Lorraine do you have your tickets for the concert yet. If not I will pray that you get some good ones.

Kat what a great picture.

Woody I aint gonna tell you no lies moving is a pain the the foot. We moved 10 years ago from WV. I will never do that again. Funny story about you going to school. My sister worked with a lady at the Christmas party got drunk and told everyone off. Needless to say she quit the next day.


CT I will be praying for your mom. I learned the hard way to stand your ground when it comes to health professionals or not so much professional I should say.






 

Hey all. Summery time.

Woody-We'll remind you everyday that everything will turn out ok. Hang in there. :hugg

It's a good thing really that you know this now so you can make some plans and know what to do.

Everyone has good advice for you to make you feel better and that's so true we will still be with you. :hugg

I'm sorry your son won't be coming home now but hope he won't be in VA for long. :hugg

I was happy to see Mark go on DWTS. Now it's going to be tough to see someone go every week now cause they are all so good.

Boca-Hope Papa B has a good Physical.

Janye-Praying for you you can get a job soon. :hugg

Angela-That's great you will have a 3 day weekend.

Tammy-That's good to hear Ping had a good nights sleep. Think positive she will be ok. :hugg

:birthday to Christopher!

Jan-I know you are worried about not hearing from your son. Praying for you that he is somewhere safe.  Hope you hear something soon. :hugg

Frankie-I'm sorry you missed Kaitlyn's baby shower cause of your mom having a heart attack at the time.

Thanks for the blog alert. I caught it after 4 and I can't believe I was #69 to reply to him. That never happens. I'm always after 100 or 200 replies.

I was talking about talk show hosts but you might be right those other shows could mention him before he starts and hopefully can interview him then.

That's great to hear Clay being in Spamalot was mentioned in TV Guide. I see Prissy posted what they said. Thanks Prissy.  :bouncy

Prissy-Good luck with your mammogram and prayers are with you they will find nothing wrong.

Glad you and your friend enjoyed your dinner.

Pepe-Thanks for letting us know Happy and Spikee are in FL.

Jerry-Good luck with your volunteering at work.

THanks for the pic and songs.

Glory-That's good to hear the brother is not a jerk anymore and he stopped drinking.

Rainy-Sorry you been up early cause you heard something in the attic. Yikes! Hope the Pest guy can catch it.

Yeah that finally tickets will go on sale for Clay's Christmas concert in CT!!! I'll keep an eye on the OFC for you to see if they will announce a presale before Saturday. They might.

Julianne and Helio looked confused if they were in the bottom 2. I knew they would be safe. Hope they make it to the finals. Them, Sabrina and Mel are my picks for the final 3.

Linda-Sorry your mom is going to be sent home from the nursing home. What a busy week for this to happen. Good luck if you can get her to stay.

That's good to know your relatives are safe in CA.

JoAnn-That great you can get to retire at the end of the year and understand if you want to spend time with your mom. My prayers contunie to be with her. What a fighter she is.

Take a pic of you to show us you being dressed up as a fly.

Welcome Lolita.

That's good to hear you are safe and ok where you are. Hope the wind can contunie to calm down and not get worse.

Thanks about Clay. :lol And welcome about 5th Grader. The OFC today has a preview of Clay asking for an English question and his banter with Jeff is really funny.

I'm planning on going to NY in April now to see Spamalot. A friend invited me to stay at her mom's who lives close to the city. She was very nice to offer that for me so I won't have to stay at a hotel. I'm so excited. :bouncy

Meesa-Love your avie.

I hope you win to share your Christmas story with Clay.

Carla-Glad you are feeling better.

That's funny about Lucy and ladybugs.

Thanks for the info on that band. That singer does have interesting hair. :lol

Kimmy-Love your montage. Great job!!!

Shannon-Congrats on losing 10 pounds!!!

That's great to hear you can have a baby and all your tests came back good.

Good luck with your ultrasound next month.

Welcome Kat.

You were up late.

What cartoon characher is on your shirt?

Glad you got something to help you feel better.

It's great to see Clay blogging more often. :bouncy Love him in teacher mode. :lol I'm looking forward to hearing about the fans Christmas stories on the Christmas tour and him interacting with them.

Some people caught him doing a quick blog late last night cause he just got an ITouch, it's like an IPod/IPhone and used the sick emoticon but he deleted it. Darn Wish we could have seen what he wrote and I hope that didn't mean he's not feeling well. He could had meant he was sick like addicted to these things. He sounded great in his blog and his mood was happy.

Thanks for the gorgeous pics of our man Meesa.

Prayers for everyone in CA affected in the fires to be safe. :pray

Prayers for Janet's family, Boca and her family, Alli, Thea and Phil, Woody and her hubby and family and Woody and her family and her student, Dudley and her family, Tammy's Ping, Meesa's grandmother, Jan's son and friends, Glory's mom,Monica's Inlaws, JoAnn's mom, Debbie's son, Frankie's DIL's dad and her son's friend, Sasha's nephew, Lindsey's friend, Debi, Kris and her family, anyone getting bad weather and anyone else that needs them.

Everyone have a good Thursday.

Goodnight Everyone and Sweet Clay Dreams. :dust :tobed :claydream

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 :wave

Tiffany - that is one of the best pictures of Clay ever!  :clap :clap :clap I know all of us "dog people" will love it!

Shannon - you will get that baby someday - and the huband, too - when the time is right.

Pepe - I always begin my vegetable beef soup with a roast cooked in the crockpot -  I always use half for soup! I use all of the broth from the roast, and  I use part of the carrots, onions, and potatoes that I cook in with the roast (always put extra in the crockpot to use for the soup), then I add whatever I have on hand for the other vegetables. Tonight's soup had corn, green beans,  Lima beans, celery, a can of Rotel tomatoes, tomatoes from this summer's garden, etc - whatever I have on hand - I never make the same soup twice in a row!  I made a fresh spinach salad that has red grapes, mandarin oranges, red onions,  pecans, etc. - I put the recipe for this salad in the new cookbook.

JoAnn -  :hugg I am sorry that Jeannie is not doing well - she has such a great spirit - I hope you have many more years with her. I'm happy to hear you are retiring, even though you are a great teacher - you deserve a long, happy retirement.

Linda - I hope the meeting concerning your Mom goes well - I know you have hard decisions to make, but I know you will do what is best for her.

I talked to a happy little girl tonight. Kaitlyn called from Disney World. She is having such a good time. She has been picked from the audience to participate in two shows - Beauty and the Beast (she was dressed up like the Teapot!  :lol ) and The Lion King (she didn't have a costume for that one). Son Lewis said she was not scared at all - just went on stage and did whatever they told her to do. She is having lunch with all of the Disney Princesses tomorrow - having lunch with Cinderella will be, for her, like having lunch with Clay would be for me!  :lmao I wish I could see her! Son Lewis said they have taken 200 pictures so far!

Lewis has been downloading and putting real estate pictures on our web site tonight - I didn't have a chance to be here, so I watched the PBS series on world War II tonight - it is such a good series - I watch it whenever I get a chance.

 Hope everybody had a good evening - see you tomorrow.

I see no one has posted here in a while, but I'm hoping you're still reading, because there is a tiny little girl here in desperate need of powerful prayers.

My cousin's little daughter, Kennedy, just started the 2nd grade this year and she loves climbing the monkey bars at recess.  Wednesday morning she fell on the playground and broke her arm.  At 3pm that afternoon she went into surgery to have pins placed in her elbow.

There were complications, she vomited while she was being intubated and stomach contents were sucked into her lungs and she quickly went into respiratory failure.

They transported her to another hospital, where during an attempt to start a central line in her chest to deliver medications through, they popped through the vein and poked a hole in her aorta with the catheter and she began to bleed into her chest.  They also managed to over-ventillate her to the extent that they actually blew a hole in her lung giving her a pneumothorax, and her lung collapsed.

Then her blood pressure dropped down so low that they had to use resuscitation drugs to keep her alive.

They flew her from Idaho to a children's hospital here in Utah.  My mom and I met the helicopter at the hospital and we found out that she had gotten worse on the life flight and was basically in a coma.

She's got aspiration pneumonia, the infection has spread to her blood and she's now septic, and she's on full chemical and mechanical life support.

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Kennedy is seven years old.

And she just went in with a broken arm.

I just got home.  I'm numb, I'm so sick inside.  Please, my family and I would be so very grateful for any prayers you could say for Kennedy.

Much love!
LadyC

OMGoodness, how horrid....prayers and positive thoughts for you and your loved ones LadyC.

Frankie, you're welcome! :hugg

Woody, one of my fave sayings, you can never get too many hugs!

Pepe, all this talk of soup is motivating me to make some for the weekend!!!  Thanks for the Happy/Spikee info.  He's been MIA almost two weeks.

Well, it's rained again.  I wish our rain would rain in CA instead of here...They really need it much more than we.

xoxoxo to all
J.

LadyC ~ So sorry to hear about Kennedy.  So young to have something like this happen.  My heart goes out to her famiy and you.  I will say a prayer for her each and every day :hugg

Good morning All.
This makes me appreciate my 6yr old grandson Cody, who I will be having a visit with tomorrow.

:wave Jayne. Angela, Tammy, Sasha, Kat, Lorraine, Jerry, Woodstock and the rest still to come this morning.  Have a nice day today. Love you all! :hugg

GOOD MORNING EVERYONE.  FEELS LIKE FRIDAY BUT ONE MORE DAY AFTER TODAY.  GEE DID I HAVE A VACATION OR WHAT.  :lol :lol :lol :lol

JOANN - SO SORRY TO HEAR MOM ISN'T DOING WELL BUT SHE SEEMS TO BE VERY STRONG WILLED AND THAT IS GOOD.  HANG IN THERE MY FRIEND AND WE WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR MOM.

LADY C - I JUST READ YOUR POST OVER AT CLAY'S DAILY.  HOW VERY SAD AND SO SCARY.  WE WILL PRAY FOR KENNEDY AND HOPE THAT SWEET LITTLE GIRL WILL COME OUT OF THIS LIKE NOTHING HAPPENED.

ANGELA - I AM GLAD YOU WILL HAVE A NICE LONG WEEKEND.  WILL TRY AND SHOOT YOU AN EMAIL OR TWO FROM WORK.

FRANKIE - SOUNDS LIKE KAITLYN IS HAVING A TERRIFIC TIME.  SURE HOPE WHEN SHE COMES AND AND SPENDS TIME WITH GRANDMA IT WILL BE JUST AS MUCH FUN AS BEING AT DISNEY.  :lol :lol :lol 

TAMMY - DAY BY DAY WITH PING.  YOU ARE DOING EVERYTHING YOU CAN.  HAVE A GOOD DAY MY FRIEND.  MUCH COOLER TODAY FOR SURE.  TALK TO YOU SOON.

GERALDINE - HAVE A GOOD DAY AND HOPE IT IS FILLED WITH SUNSHINE AND CLAY.

JAYNE - I TELL YOU THERE IS SO MUCH CRAZY WEATHER AROUND THE COUNTRY.  WHERE THEY NEED RAIN NOTHING AND THEN PLACES WHERE THEY DON'T NEED RAIN WE GET WAY TOO MUCH. 

JAN - HOPE YOU HEAR FROM YOUR SON SOON.  I AM SURE YOU ARE A VERY WORRIED MOM.

SHANNON - SO GLAD THINGS WORKED OUT FOR YOU AT THE DOCTORS.  NOW JUST GO ONE DAY AT A TIME AND HOPEFULLY MR. RIGHT WILL COME ALONG.

LINDA - SO YOU LIKED MY CRITTER STORY.  WELL I WAS UP AGAIN AT 2:00 AM IN THE MORNING.  :bang :bang :bang  THINGS WILL WORK OUT FOR MOM.  HANG IN THERE.

GLORY - HOPE THINGS ARE GOING WELL MY FRIEND.  NIGHTS I AM OUT ON THE COUCH VERY VERY EARLY.

EVELYN - I DON'T KNOW WHAT CRITTER IT IS.  THEY SAY IT ISN'T A MOUSE BUT I AM THINKING A SQUIRREL.  :bang :bang  MAKES ME A NERVOUS WRECK.

LOLITA - GLAD ALL THESE FIRES DIDN'T EFFECT WHERE YOU LIVED.  HOPE THOSE HEADACHES ARE GONE.  :hugg

SASHA - HOPE WORK HASN'T BEEN TOO CRAZY.  WILL TRY AND EMAIL YOU FROM WORK.

WOODY - HOPE YOUR DAY GOING BACK TO SCHOOL YESTERDAY WASN'T TOO BAD.  HAVE A GOOD DAY MY FRIEND.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE BOSTON RED SOX FANS FOR THE FIRST WIN.  STILL ALONG WAYS FROM THE WINNER YET.

WELL GOT TO GET THIS BUTT IN GEAR.  WILL CHECK IN LATER.  PICKING UP MY EYEGLASSES TODAY, SO MAYBE I WILL LOOK LIKE A NEW WOMAN.

HUGS
RAINEY

***WARNING: HUMOR ALERT...FOR THOSE WHO HAVE NO SENSE OF HUMOR, SCROLL ON BY***

Lorraine: Say what you want, i don't believe it's a "critter" that wakes you up at 2 in the morning unless that's your nick-name for a nutty ex-lover of yours. Why 2 in the morning? It would be a nice alarm for you if it were set 3 hours later. I'm not home or i'd keep you vocal company on the phone...but if i were home, you'd have to figure out how to control the conversation...and i don't want to talk naughty, because i would be calling your house, you see, not your 900 number. :no

Tammy: Why aren't you very talkative anymore? This started long before you broke the news about Ping. You don't walk in the mornings anymore because of your job starting earlier but do you still get up at the crack of dawn because i think you once told us back in the old days that you were addicted to pre-dawn loving with Joe...is that why you aren't on much in the mornings anymore? Am i right, Lorraine, Tammy did say that, right? Leave it to you to find a nice substitution for walking. Anyway, how was the flu shot? Which arm did you have the band-aid on this year?

George Strait's latest single, HOW 'BOUT THEM COWGIRLS, has been climbing up the Top-40 country chart slower than usual but such is the case with a ballad. After spending 2 weeks hanging just outside of the Top-10, the single rose from #11 to #9 this week...making that single his 76th single to reach the Top-10. :clap His first Top-10 was 26 years ago in 1981 and historians say when it's all said and done, Strait will have something like 85-86 Top-10 hits...i think he'll have more, though, if things continue to go right with him. He starts an arena tour in January 2008.

Next month he'll be releasing a collection called "22 More Hits". On CMT's site it was said that George felt that not everyone's favorite songs were collected on the 2-CD set "50 Number One Hits" from a few years ago. George said, i'm paraphrasing here, that fans had wondered why certain songs weren't on the #1 Hits collection that they loved...and so George and MCA decided to collect 22 hit songs that didn't reach #1 but were favorites from the fans such as "The Fireman", "The Cowboy Rides Away", etc. Here's the track list...

1. How 'Bout Them Cowgirls {current single; #9 as of 10-25-07}

2. Amarillo By Morning; 1983 #3

3. The Fireman; 1985  #5

4. Gone As A Girl Can Get; 1992  #5

5. When Did You Stop Loving Me; 1993  #6

6. Marina Del Rey; 1983  #6

7. Desperately; 2004  #6

8. The Cowboy Rides Away; 1985  #5

9. Lovebug; 1994  #8

10. Cowboys Like Us; 2003  #3

11. She Let Herself Go; 2005  #4

12. You’ll Be There; 2005  #4

13. Don’t Make Me Come Over There; 2001  #17

14. What Do You Say To That; 1999  #4

15. A Fire I Can’t Put Out; 1983  #1

16. You’re Something Special To Me; 1986  #4

17. Meanwhile; 1999  #4

18. Adalida; 1995  #3

19. If You Can Do Anything Else; 2001  #5

20. Unwound; 1981  #6

21. If You’re Thinking You Want A Stranger; 1982  #3

22. Overnight Success; 1990  #8

GOOD MORNING FRIENDS!!! :ghug

 :wave Carol, ANGELA, Jayne, Charlene, Tammy, lorraine, AC, and the rest of the gang!!!

Only had time to skim the last few pages, will have to get caught up tonight.

Last night we had electrical problems again, and lost some electricity to the house, including internet and phone.   :bang

Also, it was a hard day going back to work.  I was ready to go back to bed at noon.   :lol

ALSO, I called my daughter at work on my lunch time to see if she had seen older son before he left, and she said he was at the pharmacy right then, and she would tell him I was at home and to stop by.  But he didn't   :bang  I knew he was already running an hour late.  I didn't hear from him in the afternoon so when I got home, I made several calls and finally got ahold of his girlfriend.  She said they had problems with their refrigerator and he was working on that, and several other errands, and decided he was too tired to drive the 12 hours (thank God) and he is going to call them today and see if he can start next week.  The job goes until near Thanksgiving.  Anyway, I will know more today, but I will probably see him tonight.   :bouncy

Kris - Prayers for Kennedy, for sure.   :hugg

Also, my student that had the eye surgery was at school yesterday.  Donna told me he wouldn't be here Friday.  I asked if that was his chemo day, and she told me that they have now found spots on his lungs, and are not going to start any treatment until they know what that is all about.  So continued prayers for him are surely appreciated.  I can't even imagine what his family is going through.  He is such a happy, jolly kid.  His eye looks awful.  It is hard to look at him, in a way, because it is all so sad.  But we just keep the day going the same for him.  The other kids are taking it in stride and treating him the same, so that is very good. 

OK, I better get ready...

S*rry I didn't have time to catch up this morning.  WILL do that today.

 :hugg :hugg :hugg all around!!!
Woodstock :bouncy X125

 :wave

Good Morning!

I was sleeping well, when Jack decided it was time for me to get up - Lewis has gone to the track.

Lady C - Your post made me so sad - I had just posted something happy about my granddaughter, and then you posted about what happened to Kennedy - how awful for her and for all of you. children have a great capacity for bouncing back, though - I hope she will soon be well again.  :hugg

Hello to everyone here so far - Carol, Angela,  Jayne,  Charlene, Tammy, Lorraine, and AC, everyone who will be here soon, and always to our Lurkers. I think the coffee is ready - have a great Thursday, everybody!  :ghug

Woody -  :hugg :hugg for you and for your student.

Good morning everyone!   :wave

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 :wave Frankie, Kat, and Meesa!!!

Time to fly...


Thanks, Frankie.   :hugg

Kat - Thanks to you, too.   :hugg  I think your energy got me through the day yesterday.   :wink

And once again, thanks for all the kind comments about my move.  I appreciate you all very much.

VERY cool this morning...I guess it really is fall.
HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!!!
Woodstock :bouncy X125

Good Morning!

Kris,
That is so awful!  For a sweet little girl to be in that condition just over a broken arm.  Sometimes, we wonder about hospitals and doctors!!!!!

Jan,
Hoping you hear from your son today.

Woody,
Prayers continue for your student.

Tammy,
I'm glad to hear Ping is holding her own.

We are all concerned about JoAnn's mom.  To talk to Jennie and be around her, she never lets on that she is not feeling well.  Always special prayers for Jennie. 


I have a busy day today:  the Whitlock Club at the Woman's Club and the quartet is performing;  lunch in the Tea Room there;  then off to take checks for dues to our treasurer who has been out with a broken hip.  I will proably take her to the bank to deposit our checks.

Then the quartet is playing late this afternoon for a Father/Son dinner in downtown Fort Worth.  I'm not even sure I will get home until after the quartet gig. 

Good Morning also to everyone checking in.

Have a great day!
Hugs,
Prissy

PS:   Thanks for the prayers and good thoughts for my annual mammogram;  now the wait to hear that everything is NORMAL!!

 Hello Prissy, Jan, Kat, Woodstock, Frankie... :wave I'm about ready to head off for bed...

Jan: Here's some escapism news for you...I just posted this over on my Review thread to Charlene...but i'm bringing it over here for a wider audience...this is all my opinion, though...Charlene posted the air-time for the CMA Awards and the date and i thanked her but also had my view of the CMA to get off my chest at the same time...here's my CMA rant from my AC Reviews thread...

:wave I'm at a cross-roads with the CMA Awards show...thanks for the broadcast date...

The good news: I know George Strait is nominated for quite a few awards and i hope he walks away with something...he is nominated for Male Vocalist of the Year; Entertainer of the Year; Single of the Year: "Wrapped"; Album of the Year: "It Just Comes Natural"; and Musical Event of the Year: "Hey Good Lookin" which was a trio recording between George, Alan Jackson, and Jimmy Buffet. So, in all, Strait is up for 5 CMA awards in November.

Now to the bad news...the CMA won't be honoring the Hall of Fame inductions this year as they have did the past 30 plus years. Every year, the CMA had always set aside a segment to spotlight the current year's Hall of Fame inductee's but this year they won't and i don't like that move. The reason is being given as they don't have the time to "honor the legends in a way that fits their stature". The reason the CMA doesn't have "time" to squeeze in a Hall of Fame segment is because "the powers that be" want to fill the time with non-country segments that feature the likes of Jamie Foxx and the rock-pop band The Eagles. Foxx gained some notice in the musical circles portraying Ray Charles lately...plus he's recorded a duet with Rascal Flatts...and the Eagles group apparently are making some kind of comeback...so, the CMA rather stupidly decides to push the Hall of Fame segment off this year to make room for that stuff. Rumors say the CMA will never again broadcast the Hall of Fame segment, which had always been a big highlight.

For those curious...the 2007 inductee's into the Country Music Hall of Fame are: radio broadcaster/TV personality Ralph Emery; singer-songwriter-actor Mel Tillis; and singer-songwriter Vince Gill.

The reason it's gotten a lot of us fans of older country artists in a snit is because this is the show's producers way of thumbing it's nose at the Hall of Fame segment. There will still be a Hall of Fame ceremony...with or without the CMA televising it...but the point of the thing was ABC broadcasts the awards show coast-to-coast...and it gave lots of exposure to Hall of Fame inductee's because some of them still have material on CD's in print and available...Vince Gill is one of the youngest artists to get inducted...last year, George Strait was inducted into the Hall of Fame...he, too, is among the youngest. So, anyway, the national exposure of the Hall of Fame for this year is wiped out and if rumors prove true, the ceremony will lose it's national exposure altogether and it's a shame because country music is constantly trying to hide and put a cover over it's past and the CMA segment of the Hall of Fame ceremony was one of the last remaining connections that linked the past to the present on a national scale. It's just totally ridiculous. There are even rumors circling around that ABC is the reason the Hall of Fame segment was decided to get the bump from this year's awards show. The CMA has been handing out awards for 41 years...going back to 1967 {40 years if you go by mathematics but 41 consecutive years since you count 1967 as the first year}. Anyway, CBS had been the long-time network of the awards show up until 2005. In 2006 the show was broadcast on ABC for the first time in decades...it may have been the first time it had ever been shown on ABC...but anyway, this 2007 edition of the awards in November will be on ABC, as well...so anything's possible when it comes to the rumors because ABC has long-since prided itself on being a "young, hip network" :rolleyes

kris, as I read your post I got angrier and angrier.  How horrible all this happened and all because of a broken arm.  It is certainly law suit time big time although this will not help the precious little girl.  Words can not convey how horrible this is.  Certainly I will say prayers on her behalf.  Children are so precious and may God be with her.

LINDA, hope mom can stay at the nursing home longer as she is being watched there and there is always people around her who she can talk to.  Do you know I already bought a card for your grandson when he is born.  I thought it was so cute I bought it and will just wait till the day comes when he is delivered!!!   :lol

FRANKIE, your soup sounds wonderful and that salad sounded spectacular.  Sure wished I was at your kitchen table for that meal!!!

JOANN, I have such a heavy heart to hear the news about Jennie.  I so admire her and her zest for life.  I have missed our pms the past two days but now I understand that you have been so very busy.  Glad you finally called about retirement!  :hugg

PRISSY, hoping all will be well with your mammogram.  We are waiting news of our Cindy as she was called back by the radiologist about something not right about hers.  We hopefully will hear everything is alright. 

Neil Sedaka is on the Today show - he just mentioned Clay was singing at his tribute tomorrow night!!!  :purpbana Neil is going to sing some other songs, too - if you are near a TV, turn it on!

 Frankie: I have the Today Show on but all that's being shown is a fashion show? I went in and clicked on NBC as soon as i seen your post. Are you an hour behind Ohio? I know that sounded weird since Today is a live program i think? I forget the time zones but they're airing a fashion show now.

AC - There is an hour's difference- I have my correct time on my posts (Central Time Zone) - Neil is on the last hour of the show!

                                       FRANKIE I MISSED IT BUT AM SURE SOMEBODY WILL CLACK IT. :clap :clap

                                     BTW GOOD MORNING IT IS COLD WIND BLOWING,I WENT BACK TO BED AND SLEPT 3 HRS. GEESH I AM LAZY.

                                  CHECKED ON AIRLINE TICKETS TO GO TO TIMS FOR CHRISTMAS, TOTALLY UNREASONABLE. LOOKS LIKE I WILL BE STAYING HOME BY MYSELF THIS YEAR HOLLIE AND BECCA ARE DRIVING TO LONG A TRIP FOR ME 12HRS. NOT SURE ABOUT THAT MAYBE SPEND IT WITH MY MOM.

                                        KRIS MY HEART GOES OUT TO KENNEDY. :hugg :hugg

   Lady C,
            What an awful thing to happen to such a sweet little girl. It's probably good  they got her to a childrens hospital   , things did"nt         
    seem right about the treatment she was receiving. Have faith because it,s a miracle   how children can fight .    It must be terribly frightening
    for you all.   Believe in  the power of prayer because I know everyone here is praying for her.
                                                                                                              Love,  Corbet /   Betty

    CT loves Clay,
                  I hope things can be worked out well for your mother. I.understand her not knowing what to do, when you are older it"s very difficult.
      It"s true what you say, our thoughts are young but our bodies are tired.
                                                                                                          Hugs,   Betty

   Lolita,   
          I pray you are still safe from the fires. Are things any better? So many people have lost their homes and lives. So many things seem to
    be going wrong right now.  Take care! I"ll PM you later. Corina is so swamped with work right now and is on call every weekend until she
   can train someone. I have to take care of a lot of thingsso I don"t have too much time to play. Ah! well, that"s life!!!!
                                                                                   

                                                                                                       Hugs,   Betty

Lady C, OMG, this is terrible news!!!   I cannot save I am surprised, though.  I have seen and heard some horrific things happen to people in the hospital with negligence.   My husband's father and my brother for two.   I am appalled and just sickened at the thought of the condition of that little girl now.   I agree with Pepe, I hope you family gets on that hospital's neck!!  What idiots!!

Pepe, thank you for thinking of my grandson.   This morning I looked in the closet I cleared out and said hello to his two little outfits I have hanging there.  I know clothes don't talk but that's okay. :wink

Prissy, much luck with your mammogram.  It's one of the scariest tests we have to have.  I hate waiting in the little room for them to tell when to go home; then, it's waiting for the results.   My SIL wasn't so lucky this year.

Lorraine, I got your message.  You have a regular Mr. Doolittle farm going upstairs.  I know it's not funny, but you know my imagination. :lol :lol  I'll call you after 9 for a minute.

Tammy, I am glad Ping is acting pretty good so far.  Talk to you soon.  It's a really busy week for me.  My son and girl will be down for the weekend starting tomorrow night.  I have a meeting a the nursing home in the a.m.

Ok. I am off to have dinner with a few old friends in town.  It's at one of their houses.

Goodnight.

I haven’t seen the news all day, but it feels weird today, I finally smell smokes from the fire, its warm but the sky is overcast. My house and patio is full of dust from the wind. I have been wetting my yards as I saw a lot of ashes from the fire.

Shannon I like your cat story thanks for sharing miss kitty’s story with us. As far as good men, I believe there are still many of them out there…I know of three in my area, (my son, and my friend's two sons) and let's not forget our very own Clay Aiken. Keep looking.

Tiffany, I am delighted to learn that you will be seeing Spalamot. How wonderful of your friend to offer her place for you to stay. I know we still have a while to go, but I cannot wait to hear your report. It must be fun to see Clay posting at the OFC, thanks for sharing this information with us – nonmembers. Thanks as well for the summaries and the prayers for us all. BTW, I love the photo of Clay, Julia, and the dogs that you posted. I’ve never seen it before; did Clay send it to you? :wink You know, since he gives you all kinds of information why not send photos as well. :wink This will be our little joke from now on. :lol

Lady C, how awful…Kennedy will certainly be in my prayers.

Betty, don’t work too hard, I am fine - Santa Ana wind is finally over, for now.

Frankie I love you funny story, I can almost see your teacher’s bewildered face. :lol

Hello to Woody, AC, Linda, Prissy, Lorraine, Tammy, Pepe, Carol, Kat, Carol, Glory, Evelyn, Meesa, Angela, Boca, Sasha, Bozena, and the rest…

Wow, sure is quiet in here. :dunno :dust

Hugs to all,

Lolita

                                                      I HAVE SLEPT A LOT TODAY HOPE I AM NOT COMING DOWN WITH SOMETHING, MY THROAT IS KINDA SORE,

                                                    IT IIS SO CLOUDY AND WINDY HERE JUST ONE OF THOSE DAYS WITH NOT MUCH GOING ON   JUST BLEAK.

                                               LOLITA STAY SAFE I THINK THE FIRES ARE UNDER CONTROL MAYBE I PRAY.

 :wave

Just came on to post some magaiznes - Clay is in Life & Style and TV Guide so far this week  :clap

Lolita - I hope you and everyone else will be safe from the fires  :hugg Shirl is going to Spamalot, too - I fussed at her a little for wanting to go to New York alone in a wheel chair, but she was determined. Now her sister in Florida has decided to meet her there and to see Clay with her - I don't have to worry about her now!

Linda - I bought things for Cameron long before he was born, too - there was a book that made me cry every time I read it!  :lol Have fun tonight and at the shower this weekend.

Glory - I have been busy today - and the day is not over - going to do some bookkeeping tonight, and I have printed out some captions for some scrapbooking. Hope you are not getting sick  :hugg

Lorraine - I wish I could get our squirrel trap to you - doesn't hurt the squirrels at all - just catches them so they can be moved! We had so many last year that Lewis caught a few and moved to our friend's camp out on the lake!

Have a great evening, everybody - time to go cook something - I'll check in on everybody before bedtime.

Prissy - Sorry I forgot to wish you luck with your mammogram.  I know each and every year I worry until I get the official word.  I feel so bad for Jennie but she is one strong willed person so lets hope and pray.

Frankie - I have someone coming on Monday that deal with wildlife animals.  They thought maybe a flying squirrel or maybe a bat.  :eek :eek :eek :eek :eek :eek  I haven't had a good night sleep in days.  Wakes me up at 2:00 am in the morning so the Department of Environmental Protection thinks it can be a flying squirrel or a bat.  :bang :bang :bang  Wish me luck.

Jerry - want to come over and protect me from those critters.  You can climb up the attic and check it out for me.  Aren't you funny this morning.

Linda - you laugh so I think I will call you at 2:00 am in the morning.  Have a good time out with your other friends.

Glory - this crazy weather doesn't help.  Sure hope you aren't getting sick my friend.  I am cleaning tonight before the couch calls my name.

Kris - Hope Kennedy is doing better.  I am still can't believe all that happened and just too too scary.

Tammy - with all the love you give your babies they will be around for a very long time my friend.

Well hello to everyone I didn't mention but if I sit too long I won't be getting any housework done.  Catch you later.

Hugs
Rainey

Angela - have a good day off tomorrow.  Enjoy a nice long weekend my friend. :hugg

I just read on another board that the Mohegan Sun tickets are only $35.00!!!!

Just FYI for the CT and MA maniacs!!

 :wave

Just popping in to tell you about a totally random Clay mention. Jim Cramer, host of Mad Money on CNBC, had a caller named Clay on this evening. After Cramer said, "Let me go to Clay from South Carolina," he added something like, 'It might be Clay Aiken looking for a new job.'

I can't rewind the DVR because Randy is still watching. Far be it from me to take away from his stock time. :rofl I'll try to get the exact phrase after he's done. It really did come from left field and he moved on as quickly as he said it. Caught me off guard to say the least. :lol

 :wave Linds!!!
Are we the only ones still awake???
Another busy evening.  Would LOVE for life to slow down.   :bang
Isn't it cool that  Clay is mentioned everywhere??? 
Just thought I would check in quickly.  Had a good day at school.  Not many plans this weekend, so hope to relax a bit.
I have a LOT of catching up to do around here.   :wink
Woodstock :bouncy X125

Quickly read today's posts.  ALWAYS good to hear about all of you.   :ghug2

Prissy - I was so impressed with Jennie when I met her in Knoxville.  What a lady she is.  Prayers continue for her.  And for your test results.   :hugg

Glory - I hope you are not coming down with anything.   :hugg  Airfares seem very high right now.  Keep checking. Hubby saw a special from Chicago to Washington DC for $119 round trip!!!  :eek  Too bad Clay isn't playing there.   :wink

Lolita - OMGosh, that you can smell the fires!!!!  Please stay safe.   :hugg

Lorraine - We have had problems with animals from time to time, too, so I certainly know what you are saying.  We have a large wrap around porch and big trees around us, and we think squirrels and other critters can get on the roof of the porch, which is outside our bedroom window.   :bang  It has waken us up, too.  I hope Animal Control is able to help you out.

 :wave and  :hugg all around!!!!!
Woodstock :bouncy X125

Good Evening!

A busy day but a good day!  I "presided" over the Whitlock Club and did not use the lectern which is TOO TALL.  I just used a Music Stand and that worked out fine. The quartet played on the program near the end.   I had the salad bar in the Tea Room for lunch with several from the Whitlock Club, took care of some business there;  then went to find the home of the treasurer who is recovering from a broken hip.

She lives in an area with very winding roads and I don't have the greatest sense of direction; finally, I found her home and got what I needed to deposit our dues checks in the Whitlock Account at a bank nearby.

I came home briefly, then headed out to ride with one of the quartet members for a playing gig in downtown Fort Worth.  This was for a group that emphasizes the importance of Fathers in homes.  Nice group and good dinner!!  No pay for this job but a nice check was made out to our orchestra for us being there.  :bigsmile

No weddings this weekend but other things happening including a pond tour, open house at a friend, and a Halloween party/buffet at the Woman's Club.


Prayers continue for Jan's son, Shirl's relative, Kris's cousin Kennedy, Cindy and a normal mammogram report, Tammy's dog Ping, and others, too. :pray

I hope everyone has a restful night!

Hugs,
Prissy

Hey all. Summery time.

Kris-How awful that happened with your cousin's daughter Kennedy. I'll keep her in my prayers and the family too. :hugg

Woody-Hang in there with everything going on. :hugg

Sorry your power was out.

That is so sad about your student but he sounds like a strong kid. I'll contunie to keep him in my prayers.

Hope you are able to see your older son tonight before he leaves.

Welcome Angela.

Have fun with your friend tonight.

Thanks Frankie.

How fun for Kaitlyn doing all that at Disney World. Share with us pics when you get them.

That's Julia with Clay from the CT Christmas concert last year. It is a cute pic with his babies.
There was another pic too with Julia sitting on Clay's lap. I'll post it tonight.

Thanks for letting us know about Neil Sedaka on The Today show mentioning Clay. It's great to hear he speaks so highly of him. Hoping the entertainment shows can show coverage about it and interview Clay. Clandy said the CBS morning show will show something on it Sunday. Have to tape it.

Prissy-Hope you can get results soon from the mammogram and the results won't show anything wrong.

Glad you had a good day playing at the concerts and had a nice lunch and dinner.

Pepe-Thanks for letting us know about Cindy. Prayers are with her everything will be ok.

Tammy-Glad Ping is hanging in there. Thinking of her and praying for her everyday. :hugg

Yep! That's Julia at your concert last year.

The OFC is doing a presale tomorrow morning at 10:00 for the CT concert if you CT and MA gals are interested. Good luck and hope you can get good seats.

Jerry- :lol about Rainy.

Thanks for all the info. That's great for George Strait. I've been seeing commericals for the CMA awards.

Glory-Hope you are not getting sick.

That's too bad you can't see Tim and Faith for Christmas if airfare to KC is too high.

Stay warm.

Rainy-Sorry you couldn't get that much sleep again. Hope they can get rid of the critter. Good luck.

Linda-Good luck tomorrow if you can keep your mom at the nursing home.

Have a nice time with your friends.

Marilyn-Wow! People that will see Clay in CT are lucky they don't have to pay that much for a ticket. I paid $130 for a 9th row seat at the DC concert.

JoAnn-Keeping your mom in my prayers.

Welcome Lolita.

I'm glad you are ok but I know it must be scary watching it happening around you and you can smell the fires. Please be safe.

Thanks and I sure will. I'm really happy I can get to go. And I love NY. It's been a while since I been there.

:lol OK! I actually saw Meesa post the pics of Julia and Clay the other night at the BLPT and also saw it posted on another board but don't know where they got it from.

BTW Is there any reason why you don't want to be a member at the OFC?

Lindsey-That is a funny and odd Clay mention. :lol Thanks for sharing.

Kat-Glad you had fun at tech today.

Chase is flirting with you. :wink

That's cute about your shirt.

Is the 3D version of Nightmare Before Christmas playing where you are?

Is there a reason why you don't say you are online anymore? Just wondering.

Can't wait to hear all about Clay at the Neil Sedaka tribute tomorrow. :bouncy Hope they will be clack. :cross Maybe we'll get a cellcert tomorrow night.

Thanks for the gorgeous pics of our man Meesa.

Special prayers for Kennedy and everyone who needs them right now. :ghug

Prayers for Janet's family, Boca and her family, Alli, Thea and Phil, Woody and her hubby and family and Woody and her family and her student, Dudley and her family, Tammy's Ping, Meesa's grandmother, Jan's son and friends, Glory's mom,Monica's Inlaws, JoAnn's mom, Debbie's son, Frankie's DIL's dad and her son's friend, Sasha's nephew, Lindsey's friend, Debi, Kris's cousin's daughter Kennedy and her family, Everyone in CA affected in the fires and anyone else that needs them.

Everyone have a good Friday.

Goodnight Everyone and sweet clay Dreams. :dust :tobed :claydream

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ONLY 6 MORE DAYS UNTIL HALLOWEEN!!! :shappy :shappy :shappy :shappy

 :wave

My Good Night post!

Lorraine - hope animal patrol can find the creepy crawler in you attic!  :para

Marilyn -  the tickets for Wichita were $30, $35, and $40 dollars! It's good that the CT tickets are reasonable, too!

Lindsay - I am loving all of the Clay mentions we are getting!

Prissy -  Shirl did hear from her sister in San Diego again today - so far, she is still O.K. You need for somebody to build a stool for you to stand on!

Tiffany - another great picture!  :clap We only get one hour of the Sunday shows, because the churches in Shreveport buy all of the air time on Sunday mornings - I hope we get the hour that talks about the Sedaka tribute!

Kat - what are you wearing for Halloween?

Good Night, OCD - see you in the morning!  :ghug

 :wave Prissy, Tiffany, Kat, and Frankie!!!
I'm up WAY too late and will be s*rry in the morning.   :wink But it's Friday.   :clap :bigsmile
As Frankie says, Goodnight, OCD.  See you all in the morning.   :ghug2
Woodstock :bouncy X125

Happy Friday everyone!

Tammy, hang in there girl!

I awake to rain once again...poor Kirk, won't be able to work again today.  The girls' get the weigh their pigs tomorrow morning....it'll be a hectic day.

Well, off the ANN....ttyl

xoxoxo
me

that is hard to believe.  Plus I never got notice that there is a presale today. :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang :bang

Good TGIF everyone.  Another busy day today and will be out of the office most of it.  Congratulations to all the Red Sox Fans.   :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap  they may just do it. 

Angela - have a great day off.  Good luck with the pre-sale this morning.  God it got cold but it finally feels like Fall.

Tammykins - I pmd you.  Have a good day and no pre-sale for us today.  I love the notice we got.  Well I didn't even get anything from the OFC telling me of a presale anyway.  Talk with you later.

Woody - I finally had a good night sleep without being woken up.  They are coming on Monday morning so I am curious to see what is hiding in my cellar.

Frankie - thanks and let me tell you I have never had so many sleepless nights since my visitor came.  :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol 

Jayne - rain rain go away.  Enough is enough.  Sorry about Kirk not being able to work.  Hope the sun comes out this weekend for you.

Joann - prayers for your mom my friend.  I know it isn't easy.

Sasha - finally it is Friday.  What a busy week.  I felt like I never even had a vacation.

Linda  - hope you had a good time with your other friends. :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

Jerry -  :naughty :naughty :naughty :naughty :naughty  so whats on the agenda today. 

Well definitely have to warm up the car.  What a difference a day makes.

Hugs
Rainey

Good Morning!

Back from Vegas on Saturday of this past weekend but have not had much time to really do much.

Got a call on Friday while in Vegas from Dad's Nursing home...he had fallen and was on a 24 hour watch because he "refused" to put weight on his right leg. Next a.m., 30 hours later, they did an xray that revealed he had a fracture just below his knee. He was taken to the hospital and admitted. Here I was in Las Vegas, not leaving until 6:00 p.m. Vegas time that night...got home at 2:00 a.m. Ohio time...slept and left the house about 10:00 a.m., headed to Toledo where he was at St Lukes.

My sister was able to go and be with him in my absence...HUGE step for her and very much appreciated by me. She even came and stayed with me the next day. I spent the night Sunday, missed work Monday and then headed home Monday night. Worked the rest of the week, yesterday,13 hours...today...back to Northern Ohio to take a wheelchair back we bought for him, and then head back tonight sometime.

I am tired.

But Dad is taking it all in stride....

made me think of Glory, due to her mom just falling and breaking her hip. I think my Dad is much younger, with not as bad a break, and probably just as mean...so he should be fine.

No surgery required at this time. They will xray again at 3 weeks. He is in a walking type cast, but is unable to put any pressure on that yet.

Also, due to his brain damage and blindness, it ain't easy anyway...

he doesn't even remember, from one minute to the next, WHY his leg hurts from time to time. You have to keep telling him. "You fell, it's broke"

and telling him, No- I don't want a mint. Yes, I know you love salads, No, you didn't have wet burritos for breakfast. No, I don't want to worry about what gift I want for my anniversary...IN JUNE!-- Yes, there are holidays coming up, Yes you can get the "kids" something,  Yes, my son is driving, doing well in school etc..


over and over and over, MANY times in a 1 hour period.

Whew! It can be exhausting spending just a few hours with him...doing absolutely NOTHING!

But..it is where I need to be, so, I washed the dishes this morning..and will shower shortly and head off.

I did not get to see if the Clay billboard was still in Vegas. We really didn't head that way much this time and never made it as far down as we usually do.

Did make a trip to The Orleans where he will be Nov 6 for the ice skating thing..No signs or advertising as of yet, but he did have his name and show listed on the paper placemats in the buffet of The Orleans. I took two of those from our table. Neil Sedaka was advertised on it for the next night, along with his photo. Clay got a mention...kinda sucks. Advertising on there inside billboards near the box office ended at the Nov 1st mark...RATS! No brochures, I asked specifically. Darn again!

We went to a comedy club show with three comedians at the Riviera one evening...one of the "comics" mentioned Clay along with Kelly Clarkson...had something to do with comparing "great music" of yesterday to what we get today..."The likes of Kelly Clarkson and Clay Aikens"...yes...."Aikens"

Whatever.

I see Mr Aiken will be on Broadway and many of you are attending. I am not sure how I feel about him doing it....yet, at this time in his "career"..but many others have and do and seem to come out on top! That's where I hope it puts Clay..but I swear, this is ain't gonna help any of the "man bashing" and his "Lack of manliness" in the media and the naysayers....again...whatever.

Good Luck to him.

I won't be renewing my Clay Online Fan Club this year. It really hasn't done anything for me..and until there is a need, I will just wait to see. I could use the money in other areas. I can always rejoin at a later date if I feel the need.

We have graduation this year and that stuff is not cheap I am finding out. Just ordered the cap and gown and "stuff"..more than 300.00 right there. My son takes the ACT test for college entrance for the FIRST time tomorrow. I hope he does well...it is a little late, but- he is not real motivated. He will likely attend a more "community" based college near the area we live..prove to us that he IS indeed interested in college and transfer credits if he continues.

I hope he does but again...that whole lack of any motivation, and threats to kick his ass no longer work that well. He is bigger than me!

Well, so much for my book writing. I need to get my rear in gear.

I hope you all continue to follow the path in your lives that make you happiest. I will drop in when I can. I do read when I have a few moments...

Smile.

Lora

Hi Jayne :wave Have a splendid day! :hugg

Tammy ~ glad to hear Ping is holding his own now.  Going for a short walk in a while, then running some errands later.  Enjoy your day. :hugg

Lorraine :wave my friend.  Have a good one.

Kat :wave Have a good day at tech.  Enjoy the rest of your day after school.  Tomorrow you get to sleep in. :hugg

Angela :wave when you get here. :hugg

Jerry :wave football weekend is here again already.  I read your team is doing pretty good, is that right?  Be careful is you go out today.

Woodstock :wave Have a nice day. :hugg

Have a wonderful day everyone still to come here this morning :hugg

GOOD MORNING FRIENDS!!! :ghug

 :wave Tammy, Jayne, lorraine, Lora, Charlene, and ALL our friends soon to be here!!!

 :wow  It's finally Friday.   :clap  Although I only worked 3 days, it has been a LONG week.  NEVER so happy to see a Friday.

As predicted, I'm s*rry I stayed up too late.   :bang  Still have to iron this morning.

Tammy - TGIF.  More jewelry, girl???   :wink  Glad you had fun at the party.   :bouncy

Jayne - Any more news on the job front???  Sounds like another busy weekend with the girls for you.  :bigsmile

Lorraine - Glad you had a good night's sleep.   :bouncy  It's cold here in the mornings, too.  Hubby said there was a little frost on his work truck yesterday morning.   :cold

Lora -  :bighug  How good to see you.  So s*rry for all you are going through with your Dad.  I think many of us are going through things with aging parents, and it is so hard.  Glad you had a good time in Vegas.  Hang in there with your Dad.  Glad your sister was able to help you.  Be careful on your drive, and check in here more often, would ya???

Charlene - So now that you are not out of doors as much, what do you like to do in the winter??  There sure aren't many good TV shows on this year to interest me.   :no

ANGELA - Have a GREAT Friday off!!!  :bouncy

 :wave and  :hugg for everyone!!!

Better get going and start my beauty routine.   :lol  Some mornings I'm afraid to look in the mirror.   :lol
Woodstock :bouncy X125

 :wave

Good Morning!

It is cold here this morning! I can only imagine how cold it is up north!

I am leaving a little later to spend the night at daughter Amy's house. She and Greg are going out for their Anniversary, and I will be hanging out with Cameron and Laney - will stay late enough tomorrow morning to watch Cameron swim in a Meet, then I will head home.

Tammy - hope Ping is feeling O.K. - I know this has ben a hard time for you.

Lorraine - glad whatever is in your house let you sleep - I hope they can find and remove whater it is when they come.

Jayne - I think you have had enough rain!

Lora - it's really, really hard to see a parent go through all that your Dad has. I agree about the OFC - it hasn't done much for fans, except for the contests. I will join again, though, just to show support. You are going through an expensive year with your son - but they are all expensive!

Charlene - have a good walk - you and Tammy are so motivated to exercise, and I applaud you both!  :clap

Jan - I am getting worried - I hope today is the day you will hear from your son, and that you will let us know.

Boca - hope you can check in today, too.

Hello Woody - I see you came in just as I was about to post this - hope all is well at your house - I'm glad the weekend is almost here, too.


Have a great TGIF everybody :ghug - grandchildren permitting, I will check in from Amy's house!

 Charlene: :wave Sunday is football day at my house. I don't watch college sports :no There isn't going to be a Sunday Night football game because of the World Series so i'll be watching that instead of football Sunday night. I'll still be watching the 1pm and 4pm football games as always. Each game is 3 hours long. Baseball has no time...however long it takes to reach three outs in the 9th inning if the game isn't tied is how long a baseball game lasts...2 hours or longer.

I see Tammy was at another schmoozing party...yes, i said schmoozing...i don't want to cause anyone to think the wrong thing about her or her New England compatriots. They've gone to as many parties as there are stars in the sky but i won't say anything since i don't like parties but i will show a picture of Tammy from one of her many parties...shaking her jewelry...

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Lorraine: I don't have anything vulgar or wincing to say this morning.

:dust :dust :dust

Those Julia pics were ones I posted on another thread the other night. I found them on Julia's Myspace and apparently nobody on the boards had seen them before. A few others were there, but Cindy had got those from Julia earlier this year.

Good morning everyone!   :wave

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GEE I AM DISAPPOINTED.  NO ATTENTION.  ONLY KIDDING.  HAVE A GOOD ONE MY FRIEND. :hugg

Good Morning!

I can sure sympathize with anyone here going through the trials and tribulations of having a parent in a nursing home.  It makes me think so much of how tough life gets when we all get older.  I will see what happens at the meetng today. I even typed up some of my own notes.  It will be me against 3 or 4.  :hypno

Angela, enjoy your day off and morning with mom and dad.   We didn't know about the presale. 

Marilyn, $35!  That must be the last row in the balcony.  It would be nice, but it sounds too cheap.   It sure would be a good incentive for everyone though.  I mean more for people that don't know him.

Kat, your name on a guy's arm and you have only been in school a few months.  What's next??? :lol

AC, well you sure put a cute picture of our Tammy.  I think she will like that.   She is a fantastic dancer; not belly dancing yet though.    :lol

Frankie,  I could just picture Kaitlin up on that stage.   I hope they have good pictures of that you can share with us.

Prissy, I love the word "gigs."   You have one busy lady!

Pepe, is something wrong with Cindy?  I missed the post about her.   

Evelyn,  It's getting nice and cool for all of your baking.  How is the pizza shop doing.

 :purpbana for the Red Sox.  My husband went to bed around 11:30 and had to get up again to finish the game.  He couldn't stand not knowing!

Woody, glad you had a good day at school.  One day at at ime.

Lorraine, well, let's hope all will be quiet and whatever it is can be removed Monday for you.  Have a good weekend.  I am starting to feel overwhelmed; mostly about today.

Jan, I hope your son is alright.   It looks like people are trying to return back to their homes to check their areas out.

Ok, see you all later.  Oh, maybe not.  I just remembered my son and girl are coming for the weekend. My daughter's baby shower is Sunday!   Oh Boy!

                                              WELL GOOD MORNING, THE SUN IS SHINNING THIS AM MAKES ME FEEL BETTER, I HAVE A SOMEWHAT BUSY DAY ,HAVE TO GET MY FLU SHOT AND GO FOR A ADJUSTMENT AND THEN THE GROCERY I AM STARVING WELL ALMOST.

                                                I FOUND A MORE REASONABLE PLANE FARE LAST NIGHT AFTER SEARCHING FO WHAT SEEMS LIKE HRS $ 238 round trip including the shuttle back and forth to the airport.I WOULD LOVE TO DRIVE WITH MY KIDS BUT I AM NOT SURE I CULD HOLD UP TO BEING IN THE CAR FOR 12HRS. BUT I HAVEN'T DECIDED AS OF YET.THERE WILL BE 5 OF US AND THE BABY DRIVING, BECCA'S BOYFRIEND WILL BE GOING TO. IF I FLY IT WILL TAKE A HALF A HR TO GET THERE VS 12HRS.

                                            I NEED INPUT HERE :lol :lol

                                                WELL OFF TO GET A SHOWER AND PUT MY PUBLIC FACE ON.

From Glory:


Glory,
I don't really think you should let the baby drive!!!  :roflmao

Hugs,
Prissy

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Glory - dudley is right - $238 is very  reasonable to avoid 24 hours in a car! And Prissy is right, too - don't let the baby drive!  :lol The car is packed, and I am heading out for south Louisiana - hope to see all of you sometime tonight  - have a good day, everybody!  :ghug

HI

JUST A QUICKIE, CAME ON TO CHECK MY PM,S AND DID NOT READ A THING.\
HOPEFULLY I WILL CATCH UP LATER.

I AM JUST STILL WAITING FOR MY SON TO CALL FROM SAN DIEGO.
IT IS NOT LIKE HIM NOT TO KEEP IN TOUCH. ANYTIME THERE IS A HINT OF A HURRICANE IN FLORIDA HE IS ON THE PHONE RIGHT AWAY.

HE HAD LOTS OF ART THINGS , BOOKS, ETC, STORED UP IN A FRIENDS HOUSE NEAR THE HILLS.
I AM VERY CONCERNED.

HOPEFULLY HE IS IN A SHELTER AND CANNOT PHONE?????

JUST GOT BACK FROM THE DR. HE GAVE ME SOMETHING TO CALM MY NERVES.

SAID TO THINK  POSITIVE AND OF COURSE I JUST STARTED CRYING.

MY PHONE IS BESIDE ME ALL THE TIME NOW!!! I THINK I AM DRIVING MY HUSBAND AND  OLDER SON CRAZY.
NO MATTER HOW OLD OUR CHILDREN ARE, THEY ARE STILL OUR CHILDREN.

LUV
JAN

                                           JAN I PRAY YOUR SON IS OK MAYBE YOU WILL HEAR SOON SWEETHEART SOMETIMES THEY DON'T REALIZE HOW MUCH WE WORRY. WHEN THEY ARE LITTLE THEY STEP ON OUR FINGERS WHEN THEY GET OLDER THEY STEP ON OUR HEARTS. :hugg :hugg

                                    I REALLY WAS NOT GOING TO LET THE BABY DRIVE. :lol BUT AFTER 12 HRS HE MAY HAVE TO. I AM FLYING. NOT GOING TO MAKE RESERVATIONS UNTIL DEC, SO I CAN KINDA GET A IDEA HOW THE WEATHER WILL BE. SCARES ME TO THINK ABOUT SNOW AND ICE WELL HAVE TO GET READY TO DO MY ERRANDS.

:wave Hullo one and all. How is everyone? :hugg

I've skimmed quite a bit today, so forgive me that I don't mention many of you. :hugg

Kris, many, many prayers for Kennedy. :hugg How awful that could happen to a little girl.

Jan, big prayers that your son is alright and gets ahold of you very soon. :hugg

Hullo to everyone else (told you it was many :para). :wave You're surely not forgotten. :bighug

Pumpkins are gathering at my house. :para :giggle My sister Sarah's been grabbing me pumpkins when she sees a good one, so I have three good sized pumpkins waiting patiently for Halloween. :lol I think Lucy's going to carve her pumpkin here when I do mine (and she can help me too if she so wishes :giggle) so it'll be fun. And sister Tina and niece Isabella are coming for Halloween too, so I can't wait. :bouncy
Did I say what Lucy and Isabella are going to be for Halloween? :bigsmile Lucy's going as a pirate (it's sooo cute) and Isabella's going to be a kangaroo. :lol

Anyhoo, I'm running off.

Love you all :hugg

Carla :bubble

     Jan,
 
 This waiting must be horrible for you. It"s most probably very difficult for your son to get in touch with you. The telephone wires

 are most likely down and other ways of getting through to you also. The rescue people don"t want to get them  tied up. I know none

 of this is comforting to you  But remember all of us are praying for him.
                                                                                                                            Hugs,   Betty

California wildfire destroyed David Foster's recording studio
Adrian Chamberlain , CanWest News Service
Published: Friday, October 26, 2007

Superstar music producer David Foster is in the market for a new recording studio after his old one was destroyed in the wildfires that have ravaged southern California.

One of the fires burned through 730 hectares of the celebrity-studded city of Malibu on Sunday, where the Victoria-born Foster has a nine-hectare estate.

Firefighters were already putting out a blaze at the gatehouse on the estate when Foster's girlfriend, Yolanda Hadid, noticed the studio was on fire.


Foster and Hadid managed to retrieve a lifetime of music and archives, some on computer hard drives, from the studio, but he is unsure whether his master tapes have been damaged.

"At one point, (we) couldn't see a foot in front of us when we were pulling stuff out of the studio," he wrote in an e-mail to his publicist, Bill Vigars.

The Grammy-winning producer, who escaped injury, was also able to save his collection of gold records.

"(My girlfriend) said, 'Let's get the gold records.' I said, 'I don't give a s--- about the gold records.' But she persisted."

Foster, 57, returned to the studio Tuesday to assess the wreckage. Although still standing, the studio is a writeoff due to smoke and fire damage, including a hole firefighters hacked through the roof.

"I don't know what the future's gonna bring, because smoke damage and electronics don't go well together," Foster said Thursday.

Foster, who in 2005 filed for divorce from third wife Linda Thompson, no longer lives on the estate, which was depicted in the short-lived reality TV series, Princes of Malibu.

He has produced albums for such stars as Madonna, Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Celine Dion and Michael Buble.

Just got an e-mail that doctors give my Aunt less than a week to live. She is the Aunt that had the back surgery. She has sort of been out of it since the surgery except for 2 hours last week in which she was completely lucid. She didn't remember anything about the surgery or afterwards. My mom and stepfather will not be able to attend the funeral as they were just there visiting in September and can't afford to return. Please keep my Aunt Gaye and her family in your prayers.

I am heartsick.  Yesterday, I found 2 lumps on my baby.  They appeared out of nowhere and one of the lumps is a good size.  My immediate fear of course was/is Cancer.  I took Marley this morning to the Vet and she is concerned that it may be something called Mast Cell Tumors.  They may be just Fatty Lipomas, but there is a chance of Liposarcomas as well as the Mast Cell Tumors.   The Vet did a Fine Needle Aspirate and she will call me tomorrow.  I have been crying and praying since I found them.

I quickly scanned the past few pages and I see there is so much heartache here again.  Jan, I can't imagine your fear and I am praying for your son.  Michelle....your poor Aunt....I hope she isn't in any pain...of course prayers are already with her.  Cindy, oh no....I am praying they only needed to redo the Mammo because it wasn't clear..let us know ASAP and prayers for you too my freind.  Prissy....good luck with your test results...I'm sure they will be fine.  Tammy....now I REALLY know what you are going through with your baby, it sure is frightening and you feel so helpless.  I surely understood before, but now I am experiencing as well.  May we both wind up with good news .Kris....little Kennedy's situation is the most heartbreaking of all...what a terrible mishap.  I have been praying since I heard and you know how our God works miracles!!!!

I know there are others with issues too and please know that I am aware and praying for everyone of you.

xoxoxox
ME

My sister had to put their brown lab down on Monday, she called me in tears to tell me. She was aging and had been through so much already. She had already fought cancer several years ago but it had come back in her stomach. She lost muscle control in her back legs so she couldn't walk on their hardwood floors anymore. She didn't eat for 3 days and stayed on the back porch. My sister took her to the vet and received the news about the lymphoma. They decided as a family that the best decision for Darby was to let her go with dignity. The whole family returned to the vet and was with her. It has been extremely hard on the family. They've had her for 10 years and she was a couple years old when they got her. She was a great dog.

Boca - Prayers for you and Marley.

Tammy - I haven't said so before but you and Ping have been in my prayers. I'm glad they finally discovered the pus mass and removed it and I hope that Ping can just get better now.

                                     BOCA MY LITTLE DOG  HAD FATTY TUMORS  NOTHING BAD JUST FAT HOPEFULLY THAT IS WHAT MARLEY HAS.

                                   MICHELLE THAT IS SAD ABOUT YOUR AUNT. I AM SO SORRY SWEETHEART. SORRY ABOUT THE LAB ALSO, I HAD DAISEY PUT DOWN SEVERAL YEARS AGO IT IS REALLY HARD.

                                   WHAT HAPPENED TO CINDY

BOCA, Cindy had a ultrasound and than another mammogram and they decided it is a cyst.  So we give thanks to the dear Lord she is fine.  Hopefully Marley only has fatty tumors.  Will keep my fingers crossed that is what it is.   :hugg

DUDLEY, thanks for bringing that interesting information over.  Happy weekend to you dear friend!!!

 :wave

I've had a good evening with the grandchildren - Laney has already gone to sleep, and Cameron is not far behind her - he needs to sleep, because he has an all-day swim meet tomorrow. Amy and Greg are still our for their Anniversary.

So many sad posts today - I am saying prayers for all of you, and your beloved pets  :ghug

I am also thinking about Clay. as he performs in New York tonight - I bet he is the best act. and I know that he will make Neil Sedaka proud!

Good Night, OCD - I see there is a Sedaka Tribute thread, but I will read it sometime tomorrow when I get home - have a good night, everybody, with lots of  :claydream

Hey all. Summery time.

Special prayers today for Kennedy, Jan's son, Boca's Marley and her, Tammy's Ping, Lora's father, and Michelle's aunt and her family. :pray

Woody-Did you ever see your older son?

Glad you can have a restful weekend.

Brrr that your hubby saw frost. It's getting colder here too. Be differance from the past few weeks where it felt like summer.

Oh Boca-I am so sorry they found lumps on Marley. I really hope it's not cancer and they can treat whatever he has. My prayers are with him and you and your family. :hugg

Janye-Sorry you are getting a lot of rain and Kirk won't be able to work.

Angela-Enjoy your day off. Have a nice day with your parents.

Good luck to Tony getting the CT concert tickets.

Congrats to the Red Sox fans!

Welcome Frankie.

Glad you had a good time with your grandkids.

Happy Anniversary to Amy and Greg!!! Hope they have a great night out.

That's good to hear Shirl's sister is safe in San Diego.

I think the CBS morning show is only an hour here too.

Jan-Hope you can hear from your son soon. It's possible there isn't a way he can call you right now. Praying that he is somewhere safe. :hugg

Pepe-Thanks for letting us know nothing is seriously wrong with Cindy.

Prissy-Remember that AI Rewind is on tomorrow.

Welcome Tammy. Hope Ping had a good day. :hugg

That's an adorable avie of you and Ping and Zoe.

Sorry to hear that about 2 people you work with. I know that's hard.

How fun you went to a jewelry party.

Lot's of luck for you and the hussies to get great seats for the CT concert tomorrow.

Have no idea who the other woman is. Since she looks older, maybe that's Julia's mom.

Jerry- :lol about what Tammy looks like at the jewelry parties.

Welcome back Lora.

I'm so sorry to hear your dad fell and has a fracture in his knee and this happened while you were in Vegas. I'll keep him in my prayers. Glad your sister was able to help him out.

Glad you had a good time regardless. That's too bad you didn't get to see the Billboard of Clay playing at the ice skating show and that's a shame there's not a lot of ads for it there.

Good luck to your son taken that test tomorrow.

When the rumors started about Clay doing Spamalot, I couldn't believe it at 1st but now since Clay told us he wanted to branch out and try something differant I can understand that. We know he can do anything. I'm exciting for him and he's excited about this and happy. I hope that he can gain new fans from it. You're right what people say about him will never go away but you know Clay doesn't care. It doesn't get to him.

Glory-That's great you decided to take that airfare deal to fly to KC. Don't worry about the weather now. :lol on getting the baby to drive.

Rainy-That's good you got a better nights sleep. Hope you can hang in there til they can catch it.

That's odd the OFC didn't send e-mails out for the presale. They did the other day for another concert. Glad you knew about it this morning. You probably have better luck getting better seats tomorrow anyway. Good luck.

Linda-Hope you can get your mom to stay at the nursing home longer. Good luck.

Hope your daughter's baby shower goes well on Sunday.

Dudley-That's awful about David Foster's studio got burned down. Thanks for the article.

Meesa-Thanks! I was guessing those pics could had been on Julia's Myspace if she had one or if Cindy still kept in touch with her. I also saw them posted on the Red Hot Topic board.

Heather-Nice to see you. Thanks for letting us know you are doing the Christmas card list again. That's great. Sent you a PM.

Michelle-Oh my gosh! I am so sorry to hear that your aunt will pass away in a week. How heartbreaking. I'll keep her and your family in my prayers. :hugg

That's really sad about sister's dog but at least she's not suffering anymore. My prayers are with her too.

Carla-Halloween sounds like it will be fun with your nieces.

Kat-I'm sorry you failed your test. Can you take it again?

The cookout sounded like fun.

Me and Lolita guessed right that you added another guy crush to your list this week. :lol

That's too bad it's not playing there. That's cool you can get the DVD soon. I know you been looking for it.

Was there a game tonight?

Thanks for the gorgeous pics of our man Meesa.

Thanks also Meesa for the reports of Clay at the Neil Sedaka concert in Clay Daily. OMG! He sounded wonderful with Solitare. I heard it on mp3 at the CU site. It was a little choppy but I could heard him. I was crying :cry when he hit that glory note and he blew the roof off. :bouncy Heard he got the biggest standing ovation. :clap That is amazing. :wow And he looks very handsome from the one pic we saw so far. :thud I love him. :heart Can't wait to see the clack. Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

:bighug for everybody who needs them.

Prayers for Janet's family, Boca and her family and Marley, Woody and her hubby and family and Woody and her family and her student, Dudley and her family, Tammy's Ping, Michelle's aunt and her family, Meesa's grandmother, Jan's son and friends, Glory's mom,Monica's Inlaws, JoAnn's mom, Frankie's DIL's dad and her son's friend, Lora's dad, Sasha's nephew, Lindsey's friend, Debi, Kris's cousin's daughter Kennedy and her family, Everyone in CA affected in the fires and anyone else that needs them.

Everyone have a good weekend.

Goodnight Everyone and Sweet Clay Dreams. :dust :tobed :claydream

This is a pic off someone's cellphone of Clay tonight.

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                                  WELL HERE I AM BY MY LONESOME SELF,SO HOW WAS YOUR DAY MISS GLORY OH JUST SPIFFY AS CARLA WOULD SAY, WENT TO GET MY FLU SHOT THE OFFICE WAS JAM PACKED SO I AM GOING BACK TUESDAY,I HAD ANOTHER APPT, SO COULD NOT WAIT, I GOT TO MY APPT WAY EARLY. I SNUCK IN THE BACK DOOR OH GLORY, YOU DIDN'T OH YEAH I DID RAN SMACK DAB INTO MY DOC HE SAID KINDA EARLY AREN'T WE, :lol :lol I TOLD HIM I JUST COULD NOT WAIT TO SEE YOU :lmao :lmao HE JUST ROARED.LED ME INTO THE ROOM AND CRACKED MY BACK.I WAS IN PRETTY GOOD SHAPE HE SAID, :lol :lol IF HE ONLY KNEW HUH.

                       WELL I WAS OVER AT THE CLAYBOARD FOR MOST OF THERE CERT,APPARENTLY HE BLEW THE ROOF OFF THE PLACE I KNEW HE WOULD. 2 PEOPLE GOT STANDING O' HIM AND CONNIE FRANCIS. WOW.A NIGHT TO REMEMBER I WANTED TO GET UP AND DANCE  :lmao BUT MY NEIGHBORS WOULD HAVE CALLED THE COPS,  :para :lol


                           WELL I SEE WE HAVE A LOT OF PROBLEMS ON HERE AGAIN,SICK PEOPLE SICK PETS WOODYS MOVE, JANS SON,IT SEEMS TO NEVER END DOES IT. AS LONG AS WE HAVE GOT EACH OTHER TO HOLD TO IT JUST SEEMS EASIER TO DEAL WITH SOMEHOW.AFTER WATCHING PEOPLE GET BURNED OUT OF THEIR HOMES MY PROBLEMS SEEM SO INSIGNIFCANT. JUST HAVE KEEP A GOOD OUTLOOK AND TRY TO LIFT PEOPLE UP ,CAUSE LIFE IS GOOD, WELL GOODNIGHT OCD.

Best rendition of Solitaire I've heard from Clay since AI2. That was just amazing.

I can go back to bed happy. :smile

:ghug for everyone!

It looks one of these are in order   :ghug2    or maybe a few    :ghug2 :ghug2 :ghug2

Linds, is there a d/l???

Prayers for all who need....

Have a good day and yes, it's raining, but suppose to stop this a.m.

xoxoxo to all
Jayne

Good Saturday morning everyone.  Raining pretty heavy here in Ct. but couldn't sleep any longer than 6:30.  All showered but still have to put the face on.  After Tammy and I try for tickets I am going to head out to Kohls.  Catherine was suppose to sleep over last night but a change of plans so her and Jamie will be coming over later this afternoon.  She will probably sleep at her daddy's tonight and then be back over tomorrow.

Jan - I sure hope you hear from your son soon.  I would be on pins and needles but I am sure if he could get to you he would.  Please let us know as soon as you hear from him my friend.  I am sure he is fine.  Hang in there.

Tammy - Talk to you in a few.  I am not expecting anything good today but we will try.  If not we will just have to wait until the concert gets closer.

Jayne - Glad t hear the rain will be stopping.  Enjoy your Saturday my friend.

Angela - were you able to get tickets yesterday.  Hope you had a good day with mom and dad.

Prissy - you are one busy lady my friend but a good busy.

Joann - thinking of you and mom.  You know we are all praying for her.

Glory - that sounds like a good rate for a round trip.  Go for it.  Life is too short and you have to enjoy life now.  Hell there will always be financial woes.  I would do it.

Carla - don't apologize.  We all have real life things and sometimes just don't feel like posting to everyone.  We understand.

Frankie - glad you had a good time with the grandchilden.  Makes us feel so good doesn't it.

Linda - have a great time at the shower and being with your family.  My goodness in just a few months you will be holding that bouncing new baby boy.

Prayers to those in need as well.  It never ends does it.  Well going to get something to eat before the tickets go on sale.  Will check back.

Hugs
Rainey

HELLO EVERYONE. 
A QUICK :wave THIS MORNING. NEED TO GET READY FOR A VISIT FROM MY SON AND MY CODY MAN TODAY. 
IT'S RAINING HERE BUT GOING TO CLEAR UP. SO I STILL CAN TAKE MY WALK, I MAY EVEN WAIT UNTIL CODY GETS HERE AND TAKE HIM WITH ME.
HAVE A TERRIFIC WEEKEND.  HOPE FOR NICE WEATHER FOR ALL. SEE EVERYONE LATER. LOVE YOU ALL! :hugg

Good morning everyone!  :wave I'm heading to Wichita for the day to work on the pre-party for the first CITH concert. Be back tonight!   :wave

Oh ... from last night :  :slick

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Good Morning!

Skip and I are going on a Pond Tour today.  That means we will go to the homes of three pond club members and see the ponds in their yards.  I will try and get some pictures for the garden thread :wink.  No weddings this weekend, but an open house and a Halloween/Party Buffet to go to tomorrow.  I don't think I will wear a costume, but wear some of my Halloween clothes!

I'm quoting Carol as she has mentioned everyone in need of prayer.  I am hoping that all of the sadness for some of you is relieved very soon.


Linda,
I saw where you like the word "gig!"   :lol  Sometimes I don't know what else to call it when the quartet is playing somewhere other than a wedding!! :violin :wink

Lorraine,
No rain here, but very cool nights and mild days!  Have fun at Kohl's.  Remember, everything there is eventually on sale! :wink

Pepe,
Thanks for letting everyone know that Cindy's brreast scare turned out to be a cyst.  Thank God!!  I am still awaiting my results.  It will probably take a week.

Glory,
So the baby will only be driving if everyone else is tired after 12 hours!! :lol

I hope everyone has a great day!

Hugs,
Prissy

This is a picture of the Ticket Booth set up at the Woman's Club to sell tickets to the Halloween Buffet which is tomorrow.  I thought it was very clever;  Halloween fabric and huge spiders from Garden Ridge.  (It looks like black crows or ravens on the booth and a tiny lit up tombstone , too!)

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HERE (http://download.yousendit.com/8CE8D3557F4CA563) you go!

                                   WELL MY GOOSEBUMPS GOT GOOSEBUMPS LISTENING TO CLAY. :wow :wow

Tammykins - we did a great job  :clap :clap :clap  so glad it is over.  Have a great day and we will catch up later.

Well time to get the heck out for a while.  I have cabin fever.

See you later.

Hugs
Rainey

HELLO EVERYONE,

    First, Lady C ---I am so sorry to hear about your cousin's daughter.  I have not been on site in awhile and just read it.  I will keep her in my prayers.



  Thank you all for keeping my Mom in your prayers too.  She is still the same.  Very tired and  slowing down some.

I had a fun day at school yesterday.  I want to share a couple of pictures if you don't mind.
JoAnn M.

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My new "teaching" uniform

My kids that dressed up.(2nd Grade)
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Sorry for stopping in so quickly and leaving again!

Jerry: this one's for you!  Go Steelers!!
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WOW!! ERIN, WHAT A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE BOY HE IS- AND HE GREW UP SO FAST!! THANKS FOR SHARING THE PIC!!

TAMMY,LINDA AND LORRAINE- I AM SOO GLAD YOU GOT DECENT SEATS. AND THE PRICE WASNT BAD AT ALL!! PLUS ITS ON THE WEEKEND, WHICH IS A REAL BONUS.

TAMMY, I DID CALL YOU TO ASK ABOUT PING, BUT READING BACK IT LOOKS LIKE PING IS GETTING BETTER. I HOPE THAT THE IMPROVEMENT CONTINUES!!

LORA, I AM SORRY ABOUT YOUR DAD- AND MICHELLE,  I PRAY FOR YOUR AUNT AND THE FAMILY.

BOCA- HOPE MARLEY WILL BE OK. I WENT THROUGH THAT WITH MY ROSCOE IN 2001- SO HARD.

WELL, CLAY JUST BLEW EVERYONE AWAY LAST NIGHT. I PUT A LINK TO THE YOU TUBE VIDEO- ITS BRAND NEW!! YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS IT!! THIS IS IN CASE YOU DON'T WANT TO DOWNLOAD TO YOUR COMPUTER

CATCH YOU ALL LATER - WORKING ON CD'S FOR SOME JAPANESE FANS!!

 Lorraine and Tammy: :wave Speaking of Clay...my OFC packet arrived in the mail today. I have the XXL shirt...i ordered it that size because my shirts always shrink after the first washing.

Charlene: I ate a meatball sub at Sub-Way this morning...i also paid a slew of bills as well.

Hello JoAnn :wave :bigsmile

Erin: Thanks for the picture dedication :bigsmile For some reason, i think of this when i think of the Steelers...it's a great picture if i do say so myself...a little turf trippin will be at play tomorrow...

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Such great memories...i wish i could remember what was taking place but any image of a Steeler being turned upside down is beautiful :bigsmile

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Enjoy the weekend everyone. :wave :wave I will read the back pages later.

Hugs to all,

Lolita

 :wave :wave :wave

I'm tied up with R/L right now.  Tonight is my daughter's Halloween Party, and she asked me to help her get ready. She is REALLY into Halloween.   :lol  And other family things are keeping me busy.
I will try to get caught up tonight.  I wish I could go to the party with her.   :wink
Woodstock :bouncy X125

Magent? Thanks for the laugh Miss Kitty Kat. :roflmao :lmao :lol :lol :lol

Going to read the back pages now, be back in a few...

 :wave

I'm home - Laney came home with me, since they have Monday off from school because of a teachers' meeting  (Cameron had too many sports things to come)- I'm busy with her, but I am thinking about all of our members  :ghug

Congratulations, Hussies, on the Clay tickets  :clap :clap :clap

Erin - Matthew is just the sweetest baby - thanks for the pictures.

Thanks, too for the pictures and downloads and links to Our Honey - I appreciate them so much, and will look at all of them later.

Continued prayers for everyone in need - love you all - will check in tonight if Laney goes to sleep early - I am going to go see if there is a movie she can see in Natchitoches. She so seldom gets to come during the school year  that we are planning to spoil her a little while she is here!

Clay’s performance last night was marvelous!! Thank God for clacks. (http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r70/busila/i-love-clay-aiken-07.gif)

I planned to post yesterday but RL interferes and my plans go out the window.

Tammy, congrats on getting three tickets for Mohegan Sun… :purpbana

Lorraine, are the little critters still making noise down your basement? Enjoy your weekend…

JoAnn, we certainly don’t mind, I love your fly costume and your student’s costume, thanks for sharing them with us.

Woody, RL has been interfering a lot lately, I am waiting for things to calm down so that I can relax and let my imagination takes me wherever. Enjoy helping your daughter get ready for her Halloween party.

Boca I am thinking of you and Marley. :hugg :hugg

Kat, is it safe to assume that James is a new crush of yours? :wink :lol BTW, is frito chili pie delicious?


Frankie, sounds like you had a great time with Laney and Cameron…good for you. BTW, I can certainly understand your worries for Shirl traveling all by herself to see Clay in New York; I hope she won’t have a hard time getting there. BTW, that was very nice of you to give Shirl your extra ticket for Clay's Christmas concert. :hugg

Tiffany, I tried to be here yesterday but didn’t make it. Thanks for the summaries and the prayers for us all.

To answer your question, I was already a member of this board when the OFC opened. I did not find it necessary to become a member there as well as I am more than happy being a member here. And many of the information that this site gathers are more than enough for me to be happy. I only wish I am a member of the OFC when Clay blogs and or when he joins the discussion once in awhile.

My sister in-law called me Tuesday, she was in Texas. Thursday, they arrived in Knoxville TN, she called me as well. She told me that TN is very pretty but did not like Texas and Arkansas. They stayed in Knoxville for two days; today they will be in Ohio. She has family in Ohio so they probably stay there for awhile. She will call me again on Tuesday to tell me who was voted off DWTS. :lol BTW, we were right, Kat has a new crush. :lol I was going to ask you who the other woman with Clay and Julia, but I saw your answer that you didn’t know. BTW, Clay was amazing last night. :wow Enjoy your weekend.

Prissy it must be fun to see other people’s pond, can’t wait to see photos.

Linda I am thinking of you and your mom… :hugg :hugg

Betty thanks for the pm, I hope Corina is with you and you are both enjoying the weekend.

Special HELLO to Glory, AC, Pepe, Carol, Evelyn, Lora, Krista, Heather, Boca, Meesa, Sasha, Carla, Shannon, Angela, Clandy, Lindsay, Michelle, and the rest…

Hugs to all,

Lolita

Hey Miss Kitty Kat, no I never had frito chili pie, do you have the recipe? Is James cute? Enjoy your dinner and don’t go crazy at Wal-mart. :wink :lol I just add color on my hair; I am washing it off now…I see you in a few.

http://clayaikentheidealidol.com/whatsnew.html

I found this link to a video of Clay singing Solitaire!!  Fairly clear version, too!!  Thanks to Anniebell who pointed me to Ideal Idol!!! :bigsmile

Click on the above link and scroll down a ways until it says:

 Watch intro & Solitaire Performance from
Sedaka Tribute Below

Then click on to the arrow!!

JoAnn,
Great costume!  Love the glasses, bows and antennae!!  Are those purple TCU footballs???? :lol

Erin,
Matthew is such a cutie!!  Always love seeing pictures of the both of you!!

Lolita,
You must try Frito chili pie;  not really a pie.  AC and I had a discussion about it a couple of years ago.  Fritos, chili, chopped onion, and shredded cheddar cheese on top.  Skip says as he remembers pouring the chili into a small bag of fritos and topping it with cheese and eating it straight from the bag!  I usually heat up the chili, then add Fritos (I get chili Fritos) and chopped onion.  Sprinkle on the shredded cheese;  and reheat until the cheese is somewhat melted.  I use the microwave.  Others may have different methods and recipes.

It was fun seeing the ponds and I will post pictures in the Garden Thread soon.

I'm glad good tickets were secured today by the CT group.  MA gals?  How about you?

Special prayers continue for those in need!! 

Hugs,
Prissy

PS:  Now, I have a craving for Frito pie!!  That may be our dinner!!! :lol

Hello again!

We did not have Frito pie for dinner but toasted cheese sandwiches (Rosemary bread with Muenster cheese) and Chicken Fajita soup!!

Also, I just looked at my mail and had a report from my mammogram:


No evidence of breast cancer or other significant abnormality.

Congratulations on a good report.

This is always a relief!!  Thanks for your prayers and good thoughts.

:wheee   :wheee   :wheee   :wheee


I am watching AI Rewind and the first hour is a repeat of last week's second hour.  So I am not taping the first hour but will tape the second hour!  :wink

Frankie,
Sounds like a great grandchildren weekend.  Still looking forward to Kaitlyn's Disney World pictures.  Post lots of them.  :wink

AC,
No Cowboy game tomorrow which is good because we will be gone afternoon and evening tomorrow!!  I hope your Bengals do well.

Marilyn,
Good to see you posting.  Nice of you to make CD's for the Japanese Clay fans.

Kitty Kat,
Are you having a good weekend?

Hello to all checking in!

Hugs,
Prissy

That's absolutely wonderful news, PRISSY!  Now you can breathe a huge sigh of relief!!!!  :confetti2 :yay :cheer2  :hugg

Thanks, Thea,

I also sent PM's to Pepe, Cindy, and you.   You, more than anyone, know how much these results can affect a life!! :hugs   :hugs   :hugs

Love,
Prissy

Prissy, I am happy for your mammogram’s result.  :yay I know how worrisome it can be. BTW, Fritos chili pie sounds like Nachos. When Kat mentioned it, I was thinking of desserts. :lol :bduh

     Lolita,
              Thanks for the PM, I will answer it tomorrow.  I"m so tired tonight I"m going to bed. They still have"nt got rid on the
      pneumonia infection that got in my blood  and the antibiotics are really upsetting me. I shall be so glad when I can stop
       taking them. Ah!well, tomorrow is another day. Maybe I can dream of Clay singing "Solitaire" that was magnificent.!!!!
                                                                     Good Night,    Love,     Betty

 Prissy,
       I"m so happy for your news. Now you can relax a little.
                                                             
                                         Hugs,      Betty

Yes, it did affect my life---profoundly.  But in some ways I consider this ordeal to have been a great blessing for me personally.  I've had a major positive attitude readjustment over the  past year, and every day has become very precious to me.  Life is very good!!!!  :shappy

Anniebell,
That little birdie was right!!  Thanks for your good wishes.

Lolita,
Thank you, too!  I guess Frito pie could seem like nachos!! :yum

Betty,
Thank you.  I am very much relieved.

Thea,
You are an amazing woman and an inspiration to us all. 

Special hugs to all of you!
Prissy

Prissy - :yay

                           GLAD FOR YOUR NEWS PRISSY. :hugg :hugg

                                 WELL I HAD A QUIET DAY GOT MOST OF MY CHRISTMAS PRESENTS WRAPPED, WATCHED CLAY OVER AND OVER AND OVER, I HAD ALMOST FORGOTTEN WHAT BROUGHT ME HERE,HE JUST BLOWS ME AWAY.

                                    SEEMS KINDA DEAD AROUND HERE ESPECIALLY AFTER LAST NIGHT'S PERFORMANCE THERE HAVE A FEW POSTS BUT I WAS EXPECTING A WHOLE LOT MORE. WHY ARE WE NOT AS ENTHUSIASTIC AS WE USED TO BE,I REALLY MISS THAT , I HAVE CHECKED OTHER BOARDS AND THEY ARE GOING FULL SPEED A MYSTERY TO ME. CLAY IS STILL CLAY AND WE STILL LOVE HIM. JMO.

                                  WELL OFF TO WATCH TV. HAVE A GOOD REST OF THE NIGHT.

               BTW, I REALIZE RL GETS IN THE WAY.NO TOMATOES PLEASE I PREFER THEM IN SALADS. :lmao

 :wave

Laney is in bed with a movie on (Sponge Bob) - I bet she won't be awake long  :lol There was no suitable movie for her to see - I forgot all of the scary movies are out for halloween. PaPaw took us out to eat instead - she picked Mexican food - then PaPaw started watching football games, and Laney and I scrapbooked. She loves nothing better than to get into all of my stickers, papers, and other art supplies. I got a few scrapbook pages done, too.

Joann - I forgot to mention your costume (loved it). Laney's class won their school's pumpkin decorating contest - each pumpkin had to be dressed as a book character. Laney's class chose The Wizard of Oz, and Laney decorated Dorothy - painted on the hair, except for the braids, which were made of yarn. Made her a blue and white checked dress, and the whole pumpkin was sitting on shoes covered with red glitter! Anytime she can be involved in glitter, or feathers (along with glue) Laney is happy - Amy may never get all of the red glitter out of her house!

Lolita - Frito pies are sold at every ball game down here - no matter what sport. Just a bag of Fritos split open with chili, cheese, etc. dumped on top - they can't be good for you, but they are addictive.

Carol - I know that Neil Sedaka was so proud of Clay - as he said on AI2 "I have lost my song forever".

Prissy - So happy your test came out well - we needed some good news around here. I completely forgot about Idol Rewind tonight!!!!  :bduh Thank  goodness it comes on again tomorrow!

 :hugg Kat, Thea, Betty, and Michelle - good to see all of you here - I am never around when there is somebody to talk to!!!

Glory - I have done some Christmas shopping, but have not gotten to the point of wrapping things. I am worried about this Board - not just this thread - lots of lurkers, not many talkers - maybe people do not feel welcome to come here and celebrate - I don't know what the problem is. My feelings for Clay have not changed - and they won't. I do know (and have always known) that real life comes first, though.

I HAD A THOUGHT AS I WAS DRIVING HOME TODAY - HERE IS MY THOUGHT: (I don't get them often, you know!) On AI2 Neil Sedaka said he would kill to produce Clay's first album. Wouldn't be WONDERFUL if Neil Sedaka was the secret new Producer for Clay?!?!?  :bouncy That would just be too good to be true - but it is a great dream, I think - and possible - Clay is in New York - Neil lives in New York - I am going to keep hoping!!!!!


We are going to son's house tomorrow, so that Laney and Kaitlyn can spend a few hours with each other - they do not get to see each other often enough, especially during the school year. I will check in before we leave, though, so see all of you in the morning  :ghug

 :wave Back from a busy day! We got a lot accomplished on the pre-party, which is now completely full!  :purpbana Also, Jonathan had his final game in his tournament and won 31 to 6.  :smile I'll share pics later.

Hey all. Summery time.

:pray and :hugg for everyone who needs them.

Woody-Understand if you are busy with RL right now.

Hope your daughter has fun at the Halloween party. What was her costume?

Boca-Praying for Marley not to have cancer. :hugg

Janye-Hope the rain can stop.

If you FL gals are interested in going to this, Clay's going to take part in Golfing For Inclusion for the BAF that will be at the Mirasol Country Club in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida on Jan 7th if that is anywhere near you.

Prissy-So glad you got good results on your mammogram!!! :cheer

Glad you enjoyed the Pond Tour.

That is a creative cool looking ticket booth with the Halloween decorations.

Frankie-Glad you had a fun day with Laney.

Have a good day tomorrow with her and Kaitlyn.

Really wished the Neil Sedaka tribute would had been on TV. Sounded like an incredable night.

That would be awesome if he could produce a CD for him sometime in the future. The producer for the next CD isn't him cause remember Clay said he found him in London.

Charlene-Have a good visit with your son and Cody.

Tammy-Hope you and Joe get good results from your blood test.

Good luck getting Clay tickets. Congrats!!! Sounds like good seats.

Jerry-Good luck to the Bengals tomorrow.

Did you already renew your membership at the OFC? What does the new shirt look like?

At the Neil Sedaka tribute last night Barry Manilow was shown talking on a video saying he's going to cover Solitaire for his next CD of the 70's I guess again. I'm sorry but I don't like hearing this. Neil gave that song to Clay. No one else should be singing it IMO.

Glory-Enjoyed your conversation you had with yourself and you running into your doctor. :lol

Got the warm fuzzies today after watching Clay last night. I fell in love all over again. I'm always enthusiastic about him and I still talk about him everyday here even though some others prefer to talk about their own lives. It has changed around here with people dealing with RL and it being more quiet but that doesn't mean no one has stopped loving Clay.
Last night was the start of exciting things coming up for the rest of the year. He'll be everywhere. :bouncy Hoping it could be like the good old days.

Rainy-Congrats on the Clay tickets! 19th row isn't bad at all. Good luck if you can find anything closer.

Have a good day with Catherine and Jamie and shopping at Kohl's.

JoAnn-Keeping your mom in my prayers.

You look cute in your Fly costume and your kids dressed up. Glad it was a fun day.

Lindsey-I agree it was the best and beautiful version of Solitaire ever since AI2, AI3, NAT and the JBT. The low notes were sexy and the glory note made me cry and gave me chills. :wow I heard he might be sick but you can't tell cause his voice was perfection. He is truly amazing. I'm so proud of him. :gish

Thanks for posting the download here and thanks Marilyn for the You Tube link.

Betty-You have had pneumonia for a long time. Hope you can get rid of it soon.

Welcome Lolita.

Was wondering where you were yesterday. Hope RL can calm down soon.

Sounds like fun your BIL and SIL is touring the south.Where in Ohio does her family live? My uncle and cousins live in Cincinnati.

Thanks for explaining why you aren't a member at the OFC. That's true they will always bring the news over here. I never post at the message board there but lurk sometimes. Just post here.

Glad you got to see the clack on Clay. He was breathtaking. My friend was so lucky to be there. It's also nice to hear from non Clay fans that they were impressed with him.

Carol-I have never heard of Neil Sedaka's version of Solitaire and I'm actually glad I haven't. Clay can sing any song better then anyone.

Meesa-Congrats to Jonathan and his team winning the football tournament!!! Looking forward to the pics.

Glad you had fun in Wichita working on the preparty.

OMG! Clay looked GORGEOUS last night. :thud

Thea-Great to see you here. So happy for you all your health issues are over.

Michelle-Your aunt contunies to be in my prayers.

Erin-Nice to see you. Awwww You and Matthew look so cute in your Steelers jersey's.

If you read this, did you hear Clay's coming to Erie on the Christmas tour in December?

Kat-Congrats to your team! What a close game.

That's too bad you can't take the test again.

A boy magnet is the right word. :lol

Get anything at Wallmart?

Saw AI Rewind tonight and they showed Carmen and Josh Gracin's audition. Next week is Ruben and Kimberly Locke.

Thanks for the gorgeous pics of our man Meesa and love the new banner Clandy.

Prayers for Janet's family, Boca and her family and Marley, Woody and her hubby and family and her student, Tammy's Ping, Michelle's aunt and her family, Meesa's grandmother, Jan's son and friends, Glory's mom,Monica's Inlaws, JoAnn's mom, Frankie's DIL's dad and her son's friend, Lora's dad, Sasha's nephew, Lindsey's friend, Kris's cousin's daughter Kennedy and her family, Everyone in CA affected in the fires and anyone else that needs them.

Everyone have a good Sunday.

Goodnight Everyone and Sweet Clay Dreams. :dust :tobed :claydream

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                                           I FORGOT ABOUT REWIND WAS WATCHING CLAY AGAIN. OH WELL.

                                                    LET ME CLARIFY WHAT I SAID A BIT, WE NEVER SEEM TO BE ON TO HAVE A CONVERSATION ANYMORE,PEOPLE POP IN AND OUT  BUT WE USED TO HAVE TIME FOR EACH OTHER IF ONLY FOR A FEW MINUTES, NOW A DAYS ME INCLUDED SEEMS LIKE TO MANY THINGS GET IN THE WAY AND I REALLY MISS THE CONVERSATION,WE USED TO HAVE WE HAVE LOST SO MANY PEOPLE IN THE PAST FEW MONTHS I AM REALLY CONCERNED,NOT TO MENTION THE ONES WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY, WE RELLY NEED TO START HAVING FUN ON HERE AGAIN, CLAY IS HAVING A BALL SO WHY CAN'T WE

                                        I KNOW PEOPLE HAVE REAL LIVES BUT ON THE OTHER HAND FRIENDSHIPS NEED TTO BE NUTURED OR THEY GO AWAY, I AM NOT ONE TO MINCE WORDS I AM TELLING YOU HOW I FEEL ABOUT THINGS. MAYBE WE COULD SET ASIDE A HALF AN HOUR A COUPLE DAYS A WEEK. IN THE EVENING FOR A REAL CONVERSATION I DO NOT THINK THAT IS TO MUCH TO ASK OF ANYONE,  THIS IS HOW I FEEL .


                                I KNOW THIS MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE BUT IT IS WORTH A SHOT

 Tiffany and Carol - Couldn't Clay have found Neil  Sedaka in London? He might have a house there!  :lol I think I will stay in the happy bubble that Clandy lives in until we learn otherwise!  :bubble

I can't sleep - I think I am too tired to sleep.

Glory - you have some good points. You do have to nurture friendships for them to thrive. I have learned that from moving so much with Lewis' job - you have to try to keep in touch, or lose people.  It just seems that so many people here have real problems in their lives right now - no time for fun. But whether people are here or not, I think about them everyday. I do miss the fun times we once had.  :hugg :hugg :hugg for trying to solve the problem - whatever the problem is.

I just read this in Guideposts magazine - November 2007 Issue):


For some reason, that made me feel better.

I think I will go read some more.......see 'ya later!

                                      I AM UP TO I AM SORRY IF I UPSET ANYBODY WITH MY POST I WILL DELETE IT,IF I AM ASK TO. I JUST THOUGHT MAYBE A LAUGH WOULD HELP I COULD BE WRONG FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE. :lol

                                         I KNOW SOME ARE HAVING PROBLEMS I HAVE MINE ALSO, WHEN I FOCUS ON THE BAD STUFF WITH ALL MY ENERGY IT SEEMS TO MAKE THINGS WORSE AT LEAST THAT IS WHAT HAPPENS TO ME. I GUESS I BETTER HUSH BEFORE I GET DUG IN ANY DEEPER.

                                           I KEEP READING AND HEARING CLAY IS BACK, WHEN DID HE LEAVE AND WHERE DID HE GO. :lol :lol

                                         WELL I AM ALONE I SEE I WILL NOT HOWEVER BORE YOU WITH ONE OF MY TALKS I AM HEADIN BACK FOR MY COUCH.

Prissy,  :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :purpbana :purpbana :bouncy :bouncy

Tiffany, thanks for the news!  I live the closest to Palm Beach Gardens!  It's actually on my way to work everyday.

Glory :hugg   Sorry if it's not like it use to be here....lives change and things change.... :hugg

Frankie, loved your thought and I think you may be right...fingers crossed!  I think it would be a phenomenal album if it were Neil.

Well, it rained before I awoke, but am hoping that's all for today.

xoxoxo to all
me

Hi Jayne ~ It just poured down rain all night here and finally stopped.  Going to be in the 50s, but at least no more rain.

That would be so awesome if Neil did Clay's next cd.  I remember when Neil was a guest host on AI2 he said he would love to produce for Clay.  Keep our fingers crossed :bouncy :bouncy

Hope your weather there will be good today.  Enjoy your day today. :hugg

Tammy ~ Are you taking a walk this morning since it is the weekend?  I'm going for one as soon as it warms up.  How is Ping doing?  Have a great day.

Angela ~ good morning to you when you get here.  Are you going to watch AI2 rewind tonight.  It's been so much fun seeing it again.  Have a great day.

Sasha ~ good morning.  Can't wait to see your incredible photos of Clay :hugg

Jerry :wave Enjoy your football today.

Kat :wave Do you have homework to do today?  Behave today and don't forget to watch Clay tonight.  Have a fun day. :hugg

Woodstock :wave  You had asked me what will I be doing now that the yard work is almost finished for the summer.  I think my closets need attention, so that will be a project I will be working on.  Enjoy your day sweetie. :hugg

Lorraine :wave my friend.  I'm really looking forward to this Thursday.  I've seen pics of Clay on "Are you smarter than a 5th Grade" ~ he looks so cute. :yes :yes  How is your weather there?  Have a good one. :hugg

Have a wonderful Sunday everyone. :wave to the rest still to get here this morning.                                                                                                                             

 :wave

Good Morning!

I'm starting breakfast, had have ome spaghetti sauce going in the crock pot - going to take that down to son's house today, so the graddauhters can just play with each other and not have to sit still in a restaurant.

I forgot to mention that I want to thank the Red Sox for doing so well in the World Series - look like there will be no 7th game that would delay Clay's appearance on 5th Grader!  :lol :clap

Glory -  :hugg I don't know why you are worried - you did not say anything wrong -  :hugg

It has been a great two weeks in the Clay Nation - and I think the entrie year ahead will be just as good  :bouncy We do, finally, have a reason to celebrate   :bouncy

Have a great Sunday, everybody  :ghug will be back to check on all of you later.

                                         WOULD IT NOT BE GREAT IF NEIL SEDAKA REALLY DID PRODUCE CLAYTON. I AM DREAMING TO FRANKIE. :lmao :lmao

                                        I THOUGH JAMES FOSTER PRODUCED HIS MUSIC BUT NEIL COULD WRITE THE SONGS, THINGA ARE JUST GONNA EXPLODE FOR OMC I CAN FEEL IT IN A GOOD WAY. :clap :clap :bigsmile :lol

Glory - I miss it too.  :hugg I think it is funny they think Clay left. He's always been here. In fact, he'll be performing a week from next Tuesday in Vegas.

Good morning everyone!  

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Neil Sedaka is about to be on CBS' "Sunday Morning"! turn your TV on! It might be pre-recorded, but just in case, I am taping it in case he mentions his Tribute show and Clay!

PRISSY, so relieved to hear about the good news on your mammogram.  I held my breath until you got your results, I am breathing fine now.  Toasted cheese sandwiches?  Yummmmmmmmm!!!!  :bouncy Did you make the chicken soup?  What are the ingredients????????  I appreciated so very, very much the pm!   :hugg

FRANKIE, I agree with what you said about the board.  People have always had real lives for the past four years but I think a lot of people have just lost interest in it.  A lot of people have left because of hurt feelings, misunderstandings and interests in other things.  A lot of days I don't feel like posting but I do as I almost feel it is my duty to contribute something to the Claymaniacs as they have been so very important in my life and have brought me more joy than I can ever say. I do not post here on this thread much anymore but I am on other threads.  I can not imagine my life without the Claymaniac website.  I also agree how wonderful it would be if Neil Sedka produced Clay's next album.  Some one in the know should produce it and Clay needs to listen to them. 

GLORY, you continue saying what you think as you always make sense to me and have always appreciated your honesty.

 :wave

I am the happiest "Mama" alive......my little baby doesn't have Cancer :purpbana  Marley's lumps ARE only Fatty Tumors.  Boy did the Doc have me scared when she said she thought they were Mast Cell Tumors.  OK...big sigh of relief.

I haven't read anything since Friday and I really can't sit here now as my back pain and Sciatica has been so awful.  Yesterday, I was totally bedridden and on a Heating Pad the entire day.

(JayneSis...I left you a message on your phone...hope you got it)

Glory and everyone


I agree totally with what you said glory. I know for myself I sleep all morning till about 10 then I do things around the house then I am off for work. At work I can check in if I sneak, but I have such a demanding job I never even have time to check in. Also I feel for myself that I have been ignoring the things I enjoyed like clay concerts and meeting my buddies. Money issues and work have kept from my clay concerts. I do not fly so there is no way I will be going to NY to see spamalot. I get one week off a year and this year I decided not to see clay but to go to Disney world. I am a perfect example of going for the job you want I started out working for a hotel and now I work for the largest hospital in the area. I am manager and nope it does not pay as good as it sounds. I pay 100 dollars every two weeks for medical insurance which I can not be without because of my medication and Dr visits and out of this world price wise. The good lord blessed me with this job.
Anyway I will never forget the kindness claymaniacs has given to me over the years.
I know for myself I have also used the regular mail to send good wishes to my claymate buddies. Just a quick hi how are ya doing is all ya need. I know for myself I may not post much, But I try to read every post.
I am off for the store to get my lunch and a newspaper.
I sure do love you guys.

                                  WE LOVE YOU TO SHANNON. :hugg :hugg

Good morning all, :wave :wave

Glory you have nothing to worry, :hugg I agree with what you said.

Carol I love Neil Sedaka, I hope he is producing Clay’s next album.

Boca thanks for sharing the wonderful news. I am so very happy for you and Marley. :purpbana :purpbana

Be back in a few.

Hugs to all,

Lolita

Glory I agree with Frankie and Pepe…we always had real lives to live before Clay came along. I know and feel the excitement on this site in the beginning and we all notice that we have calm down somewhat since. My excitement for Clay has calm down as well but in a good way – I become a better fan… I am not obsessed anymore. Clay will remain my number one artist until the end. I will be here to give him support in everything that he does. This web site has given me so much and I will stay until the end. There are days when I don’t have time to post and or don’t feel like posting but I make sure I have time to lurk to see what’s happening with our Clay and the people I care. BTW, thanks for sharing your thoughts. :hugg

Hugs,

Lolita

Boca - WONDERFUL news about Marley! :yay :bighug I'm so happy for you. When our 4-legged babies are sick it makes our hearts hurt.

Kat & Prissy - That Frito chili sounds yummy!

Glory - Yes, it does seem like there has been an evolving with everyone's involvement with the board and with Clay. We all love him the same but our ability to show/share it has changed. It seems like the past year has been an overly busy one with things happening with everyone. Even though I don't have a full-time job that takes me away from the computer it seems I'm busier than when I was working full-time. I check in when I can to make sure everyone is ok and occasionally post - I usually don't have anything to say. My caring for all here hasn't changed and even though I'm away YOU are all always with me in my heart. I think of everyone often.

  Glory,
           I don"t see that you said anything wrong. We have had so many exciting things going on .Clay"s summer concerts, Spamalote, Vegas,
"Smarter Than" and the Christmas concerts, not to forget the golf tournament  and Neil Sadaka. Pheww!!!!Also the summer is over and people
  are going back to work. Maybe it"s just getting back  into a routine. A lot of things have been going on in people"s lives too, both sad and happy
   but it seems there is always someone here to care. I don"t post much because I lead a very quiet life and   don"t have much to share. One thing
   is certain, I love Clay just as much as I did on AI2, his successes make me happy and his bad times make me miserable.Christmas is coming Glory,
   and things will get brighter.         
                                                           Love,    Betty

   
    Boca,,
   I"m so happy about Marley I know how much he means to you. Hope you get some relief from your pain soon.
 

   Lolita,    Hi! hope your babies are fine. I somehow don"t think Neil is doing Clay"s CD
", but I could be wrong. It would"nt be the first time.
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Betty, I am sorry that the antibiotic that you are taking is upsetting you.  :hugg I hope you won’t have to take it for long. Yeah, dreaming of Clay singing Solitaire would help a whole lot. :wink :lol BTW, I agree with you, somehow I don’t think Neil Sedaka will be involve with the production of Clay’s next CD, but I still hope he will in the future.

Tiffany did your friend enjoy seeing Clay at Neil Sedaka Tribute? I would love to know what she thinks. Oh, I heard Neil Sedaka’s version of Solitaire when I was younger, I like it very much.

I thinks my sister in-law came from Dayton or Cleveland, I’m not sure. I will ask her when I talk to her Tuesday. BTW, thanks for the summaries and the prayers for us all.

Frankie, it seems that all great tasting foods are bad for us…heck I eat it anyway. :lol

 :wave :wave to Woody, Kat, AC, Prissy, Pepe, Krista, Lorraine, Linda, Tammy, Angela, Lora, Meesa, Shannon, Michelle, Carla, Evelyn, Bozena, and the rest…

Hugs to all,

Lolita

I actually posted a direct link to the Solitaire video on the news yesterday. Its quicker than going to ideal idol
Just another choice for all.

                                                  ALL I LOVE CLAY AS MUCH AS I DID WHEN STARTED,I HAVE BEEN IN FUNKS TO,BUT I ALWAYS COME BACK , I GET SO EXCITED WHEN I HEAR HE HAS HAD A GREAT PERFORMANCE.JUST AS I DID WHEN ALL OF IT STARTED.HE IS SUCH A GREAT ENTERTAINER,AND DORK :lol :lol

                                               I HAVE BEEN THROUGH SUCH HEARTCAHE AND PAIN IN MY LIFE FROM A ABUSIVE EX- HUSBAND,TO RAISING 3 KIDS ON MY OWN THAT WHEN I FOUND CLAY AND CLAYMANICS YEARS AGO.I WAS ELATED THAT IS WHY I HATE FOR IT TO SLIP AWAY SLOWLY.BUT THAT IS WHAT I FEEL IS HAPPENING.IT BREAKS MY HEART,

                                            WE ARE ON THIS EARTH SUCH A BRIEF TIME WE NEED TO ENJOY EACH OTHER A LITTLE BIT MORE THAN WE HAVE BEEN,I KNOW WE ALL HAVE PROBLEMS WHEN I USED TO COME HERE I WOULD LAUGH SO HARD AT SOME OF THE THE DUMB THINGS I WOULD DO REMEMBER,AND I HAD ALL OF YOU LAUGHING RIGHT ALONG WITH ME.AT SOME OF THE STUPID THINGS I DID, :lol :lol, NOW THERE IS SO MUCH HEARTACHE IT TARES ME UP CAUSE I DO NOT KNOW HOW TO HELP I TRY TO FIND HUMOR TO HELP SOME OF YOU AND ME GET THROUGH THIS ROUGH PATCH. DOES IT ALWAYS HELP OF COURSE NOT BUT  SINCE I DO THIS IN MY LIFE I ALWAYS THINK IT MIGHT HELP OTHERS,

                                        WE ALL HAVE SITUATIONS WE WISH WOULD GO AWAY, I HAVE HAD MY SHARE AS YOU ALL KNOW.BUT THAT IS PART OF LIFE SOMETIMES WE BRING IT ON OURSELVES AND SOMETIMES THINGS JUST HAPPEN, KNOW I LOVE YOU ALL DEARLY.

                                              WELL I JUST DUMPED MY LUNCH ALL OVER MY LAP AND MY VACUM IS CLOGGED UP WITH CAT HAIR, BUT LIFE IS GOOD. CLAY IS HAPPY WHICH IN TURN MAKES ME SMILE.I AM IN THIS FANDOM FOR THE LONG HAUL, WON'T YOU JOIN ME  :bigsmile HE IS THE REASON WE ARE HERE AFTER ALL I HAVE MET SOME GOOD PEOPLE HERE.

HEY GLORY (AND FRANKIE TOO) I HAVE READ YOUR POSTS AND I FEEL THE SAME WAY. SOMETHING SEEMS TO HAVE GONE FROM THE BOARD- THE COHESIVENESS. WE DO LEARN ABOUT EACH OTHERS LIVES, AND WE CARE A WHOLE LOT FOR EACH OTHER- THAT WILL NEVER CHANGE WITH ME. BUT SOMETIMES A POST IS MADE AND GETS LOST IN THE SHUFFLE- AND IT HAPPENS SO MANY TIMES THAT PEOPLE GET DISCOURAGED.

THERE HAS BEEN SOME VERY AWFUL THINGS HAPPENING WITH OUR FRIENDS HERE- THE ILLNESSES, THE PASSINGS- THINGS THAT BREAK HEARTS AND THAT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. WE WERE ALL BROUGHT TOGETHER BY CLAY- AND HE IS STILL A VERY LARGE FOCUS IN MY LIFE.

MOST OF YOU KNOW ABOUT MY PAST-MY HUSBAND LEAVING, MOM DYING, BUT THERE IS A LOT I HELD BACK. THERE HAVE BEEN MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH CHRISTOPHER IN THE PAST, THINGS THAT WE HAVE GONE THROUGH, HEARTBREAKING TIMES- SOME WAS INVOLUNTARY ON HIS PART DUE TO MEDICINES, ETC. I ALSO NEVER REALLY SAID THAT MY HUSBAND WAS VERBALLY ABUSIVE AND LEFT ME WITH A VERY DEFLATED EGO. AND THERE WERE SOME REALLY BAD HAPPENINGS IN MY CHILDHOOD THAT COLORED MY PERCEPTION OF MYSELF.

BUT OTHERS ON THIS BOARD HAVE HAD FAR WORSE HAPPEN TO THEM. AND I ALWAYS KNOW THAT I CAN COME HERE AND GET A CYBER HUG AND ADVISE,  AND DISCUSS MANY THINGS WITH YOU ALL.
TO ME, CLAY SAVED MY SANITY. MY PERSONAL LIFE WAS IN AN UPROAR, AND I LATCHED ON TO HIS VOICE, HIS PERSONALITY, AND CAME TO LOVE THE MAN INSIDE AND WHAT HE HAS DONE, IS DOING, AND WILL DO. MAYBE LATER ON IN MY LIFE I WILL LET SOME OF IT GO- BUT RIGHT NOW AND FOR THE NEAR FUTURE HE IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF MY LIFE.

I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN SHY, PRIOR TO MEETING MY EX. WE HAD A PRETTY GOOD SOCIAL LIFE BECAUSE HE WAS IN THE FIRE DEPT, THE NATIONAL GUARD, THE FIRE ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE. WE HAD NUMEROUS SUMMER GET TOGETHERS, CHRISTMAS, ETC. WE ENTERTAINED A LOT- AND I LOVED IT.
AFTER HE LEFT-THERE WAS NOTHING. I WORKED TWO JOBS FOR FIVE YEARS, THEN WHEN I QUIT THE SECOND JOB, I WORKED MORE HOURS AT MY MAIN JOB. THE SOCIAL LIFE CONSISTED OF OCCASIONAL SUNDAY DINNERS WITH MY FAMILY. PERHAPS A CHRISTMAS PARTY.

CLAY CHANGED ALL THAT- I MET LINDA,  AND LORRAINE. THEY ARE VERY SPECIAL PEOPLE, AND I WILL LOVE THEM ALWAYS FOR TAKING ME IN AT MY FIRST "AWAY" CONCERT. WE BONDED AND SPENT MORE TIME TOGETHER. THEN I MET TAMMY AND ANGELA AND SASHA- MORE TIME WITH VERY SPECIAL PEOPLE.
THROUGH THE LAST COUPLE OF YEARS I MET MANY MORE OF YOU-PRISSY, DUDLEY, GLORY, FRANKIE- FORGIVE ME IF I FORGOT ANYONE. I MADE CONNECTIONS. SOME PHONE CALLS- I FELT LIKE I HAD FRIENDS, LIKE I BELONGED.
AND I THOUGHT TO MYSELF THAT I NEVER WANT TO BE A RECLUSE AGAIN. MEESA AND I TRAVELED LAST YEAR- I MET MORE PEOPLE FROM OTHER BOARDS. I HAD SOMEONE TO TALK TO AT NIGHT BESIDES SITTING ALONE READING OR WATCHING TV.
AS LONG AS I HAVE THE MEANS TO GO AND SEE CLAY, AND TO MEET SOME OF YOU IN THE PROCESS, I SHALL CONTINUE TO DO SO. I DONT DRINK, OR SMOKE, OR DO DRUGS- I DONT SPEND MUCH MONEY ON MYSELF- AND SO I DO ALL I CAN TO REACH OUT ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
WHO KNOWS HOW MUCH LONGER I CAN CONTINUE TO DO THAT? I AM NO SPRING CHICKEN- BUT IF THERE IS ONE THING MY MOM SAID TO ME AFTER MY DAD DIED UNEXPECTEDLY- ITS SIEZE THE DAY- DONT WAIT TO ENJOY YOURSELF

I HOPE THAT ALL OF YOU WILL CONTINUE TO BE MY "FRIENDS". I CHERISH THE TIME I HAVE WITH YOU ALL, AND REGRET THAT THE PHYSICAL MEETINGS SEEM TO HAVE DIED OUT. I TRULY WANT TO GIVE YOU ALL HUGS.
I CARE ABOUT EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU, AND I KNOW THAT REAL LIFE IS DEFINITELY CHANGING THINGS- BUT I HOPE YOU WILL ALL ENJOY THE TIMES WE DO GET TO SPEND TOGETHER. LIFE IS VERY PRECIOUS, AND FRIENDSHIPS EVEN MORE SO.

ALWAYS ENJOY THE FUN WE HAVE HERE, CELEBRATING CLAY AND HIS ENDEAVORS. HE IS A VERY VERY SPECIAL MAN-AND OUR SUPPORT IS IMPORTANT TO HIM

I TRULY LOVE YOU ALL!! SORRY FOR THE LONG RAMBLING POST- BUT THERE IT IS.  :hugg :hugg

:bighug

WANT TO ADD MY CONGRATULATIONS TO PRISSY- I NEED TO GET THAT DONE, TOO!!

AND BOCA- THANK GOODNESS MARLEY IS OK!!

GLORY, I HADNT READ YOUR LAST POST BEFORE MY LONG ONE- BUT ITS FUNNY THAT YOU SAID ALMOST THE SAME THING I DID!!

I HAD SO MUCH FUN WITH YOU IN OUR MEETINGS AND TRAVELS. I SURELY HOPE WE CAN DO THAT AGAIN

                                       MARILYN I HAD FUN TO.I SEE I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE FEELING THHINGS AROUND HERE. :hugg :hugg

                                       NOW I HAVE A QUESTION. I WAS WATCHING CLAY IN KNOXVILLE WAS HE JOKING WHEN HE SAID HE WENT TO THE HOSPITAL.OR WAS HE SERIOUS.HE SAID COMPLETELY FAKE.,

                                  I HAVE A LID STUCK  ON  MY FRYING PAN CAN'T GET THE DARN THING OFF. I NEED CLAY TO HELP GET IT OFF. :lol :lol :lol

It wasn't true, Glory. He was playing a joke on Quiana. At first we thought it was true too!  :lol

Marilyn -  :hugg Can't wait to see boyfriend with you a week from Tuesday!

                                     I REALLY WISH I COULD FLIP MY LID BUT THE THING WILL NOT COME OFF MY FRYING PAN. :soapbox :soapbox WHAT'S A PERSON TO DO.AH SUCH IS LIFE.

                                         WELL THANK YOU MEESA I THOUGHT HE WAS PULLING OUR COLLECTIVE LEGS, BUT YOU NEVER KNOW WITH CLAY. :lol :lol

 :clap :clap BOCA....YOU'RE FURBABY IS OK....... :clap :clap :clap

GLORY....

I THINK WHAT YOU HAVE SEEN CHANGE HERE IS THAT THE OCD WENT FROM BEING A THREAD ABOUT 'CLAY' AND ALL OUR JOKING AND FUN DISCUSSING HIM......TO BECOMING JUST A FAMILY AND TEENAGER THREAD.....I FOR ONE TEND TO STAY AT THE THREADS THAT ARE ABOUT AND DISCUSSING 'CLAY'....THE REASON I CAME HERE....RATHER THAN ON A 'FAMILY' DISCUSSION THREAD....FOR THOSE THAT PREFER FAMILY DISCUSSIONS THEY HAVE STAYED HERE AND NEW PEOPLE HAVE COME.....AND THAT IS GREAT SINCE THAT IS WHAT THEY PREFER.....I POSTED WHEN I SAW MY SON LAST WEEKEND .....BUT MOST OF MY FAMILY WAS WIPED OUT THIS SUMMER SO I PREFER TO READ/DISCUSS 'CLAY' ON THESE CLAY SITES ......I THINK MOST THAT HAVE LEFT WERE TO VENTURE TO OTHER PLACES FOR 'CLAY' DISCUSSIONS.....LIKE WHEN YOU POST ON CM ABOUT 'CLAY'....THAT IS MORE OF A 'CLAY' DISCUSSION THREAD .....

I STILL READ HERE TO CHECK UP ON MY FRIENDS TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE OK....BUT I JUST SKIM IT BECAUSE THERE IS VERY LITTLE CLAY CONTENT HERE NOW.....I HAVE TRIED TO BRING INFO ABOUT 'CLAY' OVER HERE LIKE I USED TO DO AND IT IS JUST IGNORED FOR DISCUSSION ABOUT BOYFRIENDS AND MORE FAMILY MATTERS ....THIS IS JUST MY OPINION BUT THIS IS WHAT I HAVE SEEN OVER THE LAST YEAR OR SO....I HAVE OVER 9000 POSTS AND PROBABLY MORE THAN HALF OF THOSE WERE  MADE HERE ON THE OCD WHEN IT WAS MORE OF A 'CLAY' THREAD.....

AND I AM GOOD AT DUCKING TOMATOES FOR STATING MY OPINION ALSO SO GO AHEAD AND THROW .......OR IGNORE ME......

                                  WELL THERE ARE THREE NEW HOME HEALTH AGENCY'S IN THE PAPER, WHAT DO YOU THINK SHOULD I OR SHOULDN'T I,OK THANKS I WILL CALL TOMMORROW.

It is a wonderful Sunday here in Southern California; I’m through with my chores. I am now going to relax and think of happy things to come. :bigsmile I hope you are all enjoying the day.

Dudley, I’ve started posting at this thread over a year ago…I missed the days when the majority of the topics were about Clay. I could see and feel the excitement you all must have. However, it is also nice to be able to talk about family life, hobby, jobs and what not when Clay is not in our sight. I know there are threads for family discussion but I am more comfortable posting here because I feel as though I know most of you already. You know what I mean?  :bigsmile

Hugs,

Lolita

                            DUDLEY NO TOMATOES FROM ME I TEND TO AGREE WITH YOU.AFTER ALL THIS IS A CLAY SITE NOT SURE WHEN IT TURNED ANOTHER SITE, MORE FUN WHEN WE DISCUSSED CLAY. :hugg :hugg  WHY CAN'T IT BE BOTH.

DOESN'T SEEM TO BE POSSIBLE I GUESS.....HAVE A GOOD EVENING....NITE  :wave

                                   HAVE YOU ALL SEEN SLC SOLITARE VIDEO CLOSE UPS OF THAT BEAUTIFUL FACE. GAH.

THE VIDEO'S OF CLAY SINGING SOLITAIRE ARE AMAZING. HE SEEMS TO BE DOING A STRONGER VERSION OF IT. SOME OF THE NOTES ARE HIGHER, SOME DEEPER (AND THAT SURE SOUNDS GOOOOOD- I LOVE DEEP VOICE CLAY) ALSO THERE SEEMS TO BE MORE POIGNANCY IN THIS RENDITION. HE HAS EVOLVED THIS SONG INTO A BEAUTIFUL STORY.
I HAVE BEEN READING THE BOARDS, AND THERE ARE SO VERY MANY PEOPLE WHO DID NOT "KNOW" CLAY OR DIDNT FOLLOW HIM, WHO WERE VERY VERY IMPRESSED BY HIS PERFORMANCE!!

I JUST LOVE ME SOME CLAY AIKEN

AND HE SURE DID LOOK FANTASTIC, GLORY- YES.........THE CLOSEUPS (sigh)

A WONDERFUL REMINDER OF WHO BROUGHT US TOGETHER:

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                                   MARILYN I HAVE BEEN ON OTHER BOARDS TO THE ENTHUSIASIUM IS JUST TREMENDOUS.AND THE LOVE SHOWN JUST FILLED MY HEART SO FULL. AND THE LOW NOTES AND THE CLOSE UP'S  GAH,,,,,,,,,,,,


                              EVEYLN I REMEMBER THUDDING ALL THE TIME AND PHILLY'S FATHER BLARNEY, SEEMS I WAS ALWAYS PAYING MONEY TO THE FUND ONCE IT GOT MY WHOLE PAYCHECK. LORRAINES WEDDING WE WERE ALL HOOKERS ON THE STREETCORNER WAITING FOR CLAY TO DUMP LORRAINE, :lmao :lmao

                              NOT SURE HOW WE LOST IT BUT WE NEED IT BACK DESPERATELY I THINK. OMG REMEMBER OUR CYBER DINNERS JULIE BROUGHT SOMETHING THAT TASTED BAD  :lmao
I BROUGHT MY BREAD THAT HAD NO MIDDLE JUST THE CRUST, YOUR WONDERFUL DESSERTS AND PEPES FABULOUS MEALS, I THINK BOCA BROUGHT THE SILVERWARE,

                           I THINK WE SHOULD GET THE THUD MATS OUT OF STORAGE, DUST OFF THE WEDDING DRESS  AND HAVE A BIG BASH. EVERYONE IS ENVITED.

Evelyn, Pepe, Dudley, Glory- there is nothing wrong in expressing an opinion. This country was founded on freedom of speech-its one of the reasons I became a citizen, and I am proud of it. The only time that speech should be curtailed is if it is intolerant, or rude to others trying to express their own opinions. Each one of us came here in search of SOMETHING- and we found it-thats why we stay. I was reading through some of the things I had saved from different times we had on the boards- and I think this post will help communicate what I am trying to say. It was written after JNT 2005:

   

   Frankie,
   Glad to hear you  enjoyed the weekend with your family. I don"t know much about baseball but I know it could stop us seeing Clay
   on Thursday. Did the Red Sox win? Does that mean the series is over? Ihope so! Can"t wait to see Clay on that show.
                                                                                         Sleep Well,    Betty

                               WELL I AM JUST DRAINED SO WILL SAT GOODNIGHT OCD, SWEET OMC DREAMS TO ALL.

   Tiffany,
              I can"t imagine Barry singing Solitaire on his album, not after Clay"s magnificent singing. By the way, thanks for asking but the
    pnuemonia is better, what happened is, it caused an infection to get in my lungs and into the blood.The reason the doctor put me on
    heavy antibiotics  for so long is the bug or whatever is so hard to get rid of, it
   resists the antibiotics. They will test me again in
    a month. It sounds like this may have happened to the little girl who broke her arm, but bless her heart she had so many more complications.
    I pray they can take good care of her and get her well.
                                                                                                          Hugs,   Betty                                           

    Glory,
        My post was trying to cheer you up but maybe I did"nt word it very well.
                                                                   Good Night,   Sweet Dreams,                 Betty

Hello,

I have been reading back about how so many of you want the OCD to be about Clay again.  I am probably one of the worst offenders because I am always talking about what is going on in my life.  I will make a real effort to confine my comments to only Clay on this thread.

I will reveal that I have noticed that the RTM also talks about personal things and I believe the BLT thread mentions real life issues and not totally Clay.  I'm wondering if we should start a thread in FUN STUFF called Real Life and that's where we will talk about our jobs, children, grandchildren, illnesses, etc. and the OCD will be just for Clay.

How does this set with everyone?

I will not talk about my day and evening which was very interesting, but only say that on my TiVo for next week it does not list for Thursday night, ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A FIFTH GRADER, but has the Red Sox game.  I am really looking forward to this show with Clay when it finally airs!  I think it will showcase Clay's intellect and humor.  I'm predicting that this may be his best TV guest shot yet!! :bigsmile

I did watch AI Rewind on Saturday evening.  I am only going to save the tapes where Clay is featured;  so that may be a while until the auditions have ended.

Thanks Marilyn for the other link to Clay singing on the Sedaka Special.  I have enjoyed the Ideal Idol link, too.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Clay evening.

Hugs,
Prissy

PS:  One personal note:  Thanks again to all of you for your kind expressions on my getting a good mammogram report! :hugs

Clay in Costume:

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Hey Miss Kitty Kat sounds like you had a relaxing day. Good night, and pleasant dreams. :hugg I see you sometime tomorrow.

Good night everyone  :tobed :claydream
     
                 :dust :dust :dust

Hugs Lolita

Prissy- please do not stop talking about your real life- it is very important to us and I personally love to hear it. I don't think people were complaining about that particularly, I think they were saying that Clay is not mentioned often in this thread. Every thread people talk about real life too- its what keeps us connected. But sometimes when news is brought over about Clay, and people want to discuss, its possible that the post gets ignored or passed over inadvertantly.
I wouldnt want anyone to think that we dont want to hear about things going on- because I post about my life here too. Its my opinion that some folks want Clay to be a part of the thread ALSO-not exclusively- because that would be unrealistic.

Please let us know about your day!! You lead such an interesting life!!

                                       PRISSY THAT IS WHAT I SAID IT CAN BE BOTH., BUT I THINK CLAY SHOULD BE INCLUDED A BIT MORE.

 :wave

I'm home, and thought I would check in here before starting to look for Clay News for tomorrow. This is the first day in a long time that there has been a real discussion here  :clap I would like to see Clay come back to this thread, too - not that I do not want to know what is going on in all of your lives - I do!  It would not be natural to come here and talk only aobut Clay - of course I want to know what all of you are doing, and how things are going in your life! But I have been making an effort lately to move other things to other threads - pet pictures in the pet thread, grandchildren in the babies thread, plant pictures in the garden thread etc. I have been told that another thread (which shall remain nameless) is supposed to be the main Clay discussion thread, but I have never felt comfortable or welcome there - Julie led me here, because she said it was the place for Obsessed Clay Fans - and I am!  :lol

Boca -  :hugg Good News for Marley!  :purpbana

In case anyone missed the Neil Sedaka interview on Sunday Morning this morning - no wonder he is such a Clay Fan! They have lived through so many similar things. I am so glad I taped it, even though Clay was not mentioned. And, No, I don't really think that Neil is Clay's new Producer - but I can dream! One thing did really jump out at me from the interview - when Neil said he went to London and found Elton John as a Producer! His career was completely revived after a slump of almost 10 years! Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

The baseball game is on - Red Sox are winning 3-0. If they do win, the World Series will be over, and there will be no danger of "5th Grader" being postponed - Come, On, Red Sox!!! We need to see Clay next Thursday!  :bouncy

I'm off to search for News - it usually takes about 3 hours for me to find enough News, so I'd better get started.

I found this on another board, and I thought it was funny-

Its you tube

THE LOST ROSSINI MEDLEY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOD5cwbyFJg)

Prissy- I think you would enjoy it given your music!!

Marilyn - thank you so much for saying what I was just going to say.

Prissy - I love hearing about your life. I love the pictures of your dogs. heavens, I feel sometimes like they are mine.
Please - don't stop posting about what's going on. Everything changes and I've made the most wonderful friends on this site and love talking to them, not about Clay, but what is going on in their lives.

I think it's only natural to think about the old, but the new is just as good , if not better. You are so right, every thread talks about our lives. We were just saying how this thread started.

If I hurt your feelings in any way, please forgive me. You are far too special a person and absolutely wonderful to everyone.  I'm so very sorry if I said anything that would make you want to stop talking about RL.

   

Does anyone want me to look into doing a conference call for the Vegas skating show? I would love to share it with you all if possible.

Is anyone interested at all?

I'd be interested, but I'm sitting next to you.  :lol

YOU GOOBER!!!

 :lmao

                                    BETTY YOUR POST DID CHEER ME UP AND MEANT A GREAT DEAL TO ME SWEETHEART.


                                    OH THAT WOULD BE WONDERFUL MEESA AND MARILYN,

It's our tiara triplet!  :wave So, what did you think of the Sedaka performance? Yummy, huh?

CINDY!!! HOW ARE YOU, HONEY?? STILL HAVE PERMANENT JET LAG?

                                    HEY CINDY GOOD TO SEE YOU, DID YOU SEE OUR BF ISN'T HE DA BOMB. SO HOT HE IS. :lol :lol

                                    FRANKIE I AM GLAD WE ARE HAVING A DISSCUSSION . :lol :lol

 :wave :wave

I NOTICED IN THE PICTURES THAT CLAY HAS THE SHIRT WHERE THE BUTTONS ARE HIDDEN. SOMEONE ON ANOTHER BOARD ASKED WHAT THAT TYPE OF SHIRT IS CALLED- IS IT SOMETHING ABOUT PLAQUETS (sp) OR SOMETHING?

THAT SUIT REALLY LOOKED GOOD ON HIM. I AM WONDERING IF ITS THE ONE HE WORE LAST CHRISTMAS, THAT HE HAD TROUBLE KEEPING BUTTONED. IF IT IS, HE SURE DID LOSE WEIGHT AND LOOKS EXCEPTIONAL IN IT!!

                                        SEE MARILYN AND ME HAVE THE SAME TRAIN OF THOUGHT. :lol

Hi Kat - I'm fine thanks...how are you?  

Marilyn,

I really enjoyed that clip of Clay!  Especially the part with Rossini's "William Tell Overture."  When Clay said "Orchestras don't really play fast music" on this tour, I wanted to say, "Huh?"  Fast music is what orchestras do most of the time!!  In a symphonic piece there are usually four movements, and only the second movement is slow.  And the fourth or last movement is often Prestissimo!!!

I am still ticked I didn't get to play in the Frisco Orchestra with Clay.  Having the meet and greet was wonderful, but if I could have played in the orchestra, too, that would have been the "icing on the cake." :violin

Like Frankie, I am going to be posting pictures and other posts in the Pet Thread, Trick or Treat Thread, DWTS Thread, and lots of Fun Stuff Threads. I may even start a wedding thread over there for my wedding adventures!! Truly, FUN STUFF is the place for off topics, and I want to be more diligent about that.

Hugs,
Prissy

I have my tiara in my room. When I look at it, I think of this summer. We had so much fun!  :bouncy

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I AM ASHAMED TO SAY THAT I HAVE LOVED THE WILLIAM TELL OVERTURE FOREVER, AND NEVER KNEW THAT IT WAS BY ROSSINI!!!

CINDY, MY TIARA IS ON MY DRESSER. WE HAD SO MUCH FUN WITH THEM. WONDER IF CLAY EVEN NOTICED, HE WENT DOWN THE HANDSHAKE LINE LIKE A RACER-I THINK HE WAS TOO BUSY COUNTING- ALL I KNOW IS THAT I WAS NUMBER 900!!

                                       CINDY I AM OVER 21 AND IT IS ONLY 11'00.  ISN'T CLAY MARVELOUS I CAN'T SLEEP THINKING ABOUT THAT VOICE, THAT FACE, ANDDDDDDDDD.THAT MAN.

                                    I THOUGHT THE WILLIAM TELL OVERTURE WAS BY FETTICENI. :lmao :lmao

OMG- QUICK!!! PHOTOSHOP THE BLIMP OUT!! WHERE IS THE AIRBRUSH WHEN YOU NEED ONE??

I AM REALLY NOT THAT HEAVY- THE CAMERA PUTS ON AT LEAST...OH, A HUNDRED POUNDS!! :lmao :lmao

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 :thud :thud :thud :thud

:thud :thud :thud :thud :goo

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                               YEP I HAD PIGS IN A BLANKET AND CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES AND MT, DEW I AM COMPLETELY WIRED CAN YA TELL. :roflmao

GOOD GOD!!! WE NEED A VACUUM TO SUCK YOU BACK OFF THE CEILING!

                             DID EVERYBODY LEAVE I WAS JUST GETTIN STARTED.

I WONDER WHAT IS GOING THROUGH HIS MIND AS HE GAZES OUT AT THE AUDIENCE, THEN CLOSES HIS EYES RAPTUROUSLY??

PROBABLY- "OMG THAT NINETY YEAR OLD WOMAN IS DROOLING!! QUICK!!! PICTURE TYRA!! PICTURE TYRA!!"

Look at those cheekbones!

If anyone from the board gets to go on stage with Clay by winning the contest, I need details!

I bet Marilyn will win.

                                        NO MARILYN YOU NEED A CRANE TO PICK ME UP OFF THE FLOOR. :lmao

                                      I WANNA GO MEESA.

                                            I REALLY DO WONDER WHAT HE THINKS WHAT A BUNCH OF NUTTY WOMEN IS MY GUESS

NOT A CHANCE- MY LUCK IS NOT TOO GOOD!

Come on! You can sleep on the floor in our room. I think we're up to 5 people right now.  But we're staying at the Luxor. Maybe they have a hidden extra bed or something.  :lmao

Gorgeous, isn't he? And I love your nerdy poems. Apparently Clay does too!

Oh...to know what he is REALLY thinking!  

                                               YOU CAN JUST PUT ME UNDER A BRIDGE WITH A HOMELESS SIGN IF I HAD TO PAY FOR THAT IS WHAT I WOULD BE. :lmao

                                  YEAH I BET HE IS THINKING THESE LADIES ARE PAYING FOR MY HOUSE TO. :lmao

                                       MEESA YOU CAN JUST FOLD ME IN HALF AND THROW ME IN THE TRUNK. :lol :lol

:pickme :pickme I think we would both fit in the trunk Glory!!  

                                      CINDY WE HAVE BEEN ABANDONDED.

Join us! Marilyn has never been to Vegas. I'm going to show her around.  :slick

I'm here. Just checking my Yahoo e-mail for the Wichita pre-party.

                                         MEESA WHO IS DRIVING :lol

We're taking a taxi to and from the airport and The Orleans. Everywhere else we are walking or riding the monorail.

                                  EXCERCISE WHAT A NOVEL IDEA. :bigsmile

Really? Wow. We crossed a time zone just driving from Knoxville to Nashville this summer.  :lol

                                          WELL I AM FADING FAST SO I WILL SAY GOODNIGHT ITS BEEN FUN JUST WHAT THE DOC ORDERED. :clayfan

YES, AND IT FREAKED ME OUT NO END TRYING TO MAKE SURE WE TURNED IN THE CAR ON TIME!! :lol

Well....it's time for me to get some sleep! I have to get up soon! A long two days at work and then I have to get up Halloween morning at 4:30 to catch an early flight to CT. 

It was really fun hanging out with you guys tonight!  Thanks for the laughs and those GORGEOUS pics!!!

:bighug

This was fun!

I'm going to head off for now. I am trying to burn DVDs for the pre-party and I have some clack to watch.  :bouncy

                                         

                                            NITE KAT.

 :clap :clap :clap O.K. - some fun tonight - I wasn't here (still working on the News), but I'm glad to see that some of you were here tonight. The Red Sox won the World Series!  :purpbana Clay on Thursday Night!  :purpbana :bouncy :purpbana :bouncy

Meesa and Marilyn - yes, I would like a phone conference from Vegas!!!!!!!  :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap

Hey all. Summery time.

Boca-That's wonderful news Marley doesn't have cancer!!! So relieved for you it's not serious. :hugg Hope they can treat her fatty tumors.

Hope your back feels better.

Glory-I understand how you feel and you bring up a good point. I'm glad you did say something cause I've been thinking about it too how much it's changed here. Whenever I say something about Clay like talk about what he blogs or news about him etc, I'm hoping others can respond but not a lot of people do so I guess I'm talking about him to myself. :sigh Even though some people aren't posting much now doesn't mean we will never forget that he was the one that brought us together here. :hugg

I'm sure a lot of people wish they can spend more time here and have more fun if real life didn't get in the way. I think it will be fun again for a lot of us when the Christmas concerts start and it will be an exciting year next year when Clay starts Spamalot and his new CD will be out. Happy Clay days will be here again. :bouncy So I'm sure we'll talk about him more the more we see him hopefully. Want to think positive about that.

I love him more everyday and I'm proud to be his fan. Will never stop loving him or talking about him. You know you and I are such fangirls. :lol :fangirl

You make us laugh everyday. We need that and thank you for your humor here. :hugg

No worries and don't stay you are sorry. Didn't want to interupt your late night party tonight. It was great to see you all have some fun that was needed. 

Welcome Janye.

That's cool you live close by there.

Frankie-Hope you had a great day at your son's and with Laney and Kaitlyn.

Sure you can stay in your happy bubble. :lol I'm going to say it's David Foster then. :wink Since Clay's keeping it a sercet, I remembered he told us he won some Grammy's so I have a good feeling it will be a great one for him. Hope he can tell us soon.

I saw the interview with Neil Sedeka on CBS this morning. Nice interview. I really liked it too. 

I was just saying that last night that I hope the Red Sox win the World Series so we can see Clay on 5th Grader Thursday. :lol YES!!!! I really can't wait to see this. I agree with Prissy this is going to be one of his best TV appearances.

Congrats to the Red Sox Fans!!!

Oh Prissy-Like everyone else said here, I don't think people mean even though we want to talk more about Clay here doesn't mean you have to stop talking about what's going on with yourself. I'm always interested and enjoy hearing what's going on with you and everyone else.

When you post pics in Fun Stuff give us a heads up.

Cute Clay costumes. Never seen that posted before.

Jerry-Enjoy football and good luck to the Bengals.

Thanks for the PM.

I know you told me before you don't mind Barry singing any song that Clay has cause he can sing it differantly. I just can't hear anyone sing it but Clay but I respect your opinion. BTW It's on his currert 70's album as in extra track I guess from a differant CD you can get.

The package and shirt you got from the OFC is what we all got last year when we renewed. Hopefully we will get something differant this time.

Rainy-Guess you didn't have time to post today. Hope you have a good day with Catherine and Jamie.

Linda-Hope Amy has a fun baby shower.

Marilyn-Great post!!! :clap Thanks for sharing your feelings and I know you been through a lot in your life. :hugg I agree with you that Clay and getting together with everybody is our escape from the real world and our fun. Life is short.  He's changed my life too and I have more friends now because of him. It's great that you can go to as many concerts as you do. I enjoyed meeting you in NC and hope to see you again someday.

Thanks for sharing your 1st post here. I always love what you say about Clay. You express what I feel. Our OCD for him will never go away and that's why we are here.

I'm so jealous you and Meesa are going to see Clay's Christmas show in Vegas next week. Give us lot's of details. Yes! Yes! Yes! on doing the conference call pretty please.

Great montage. Thanks for posting it here.

Dudley-That is true what more people talk about here now. I like reading about everyone's lives here and on Clay both. It's your choice if you want to read elsewhere if it's something you don't like reading here. You don't have to read every post.

I was wondering why you stopped bringing Clay news here. I have always noticed and thanked you for bringing any info you can find. If I don't see anyone else post anything I've been posting some news latety hoping some people can respond to me about it but hardly no one has. Maybe Frankie and Lolita but that's it. Or someone else could post the same news and more people would respond to them instead.

Oh and I don't talk about my life at all cause I have no life. :lol So I choosed to talk more about Clay and what's going on with everyone's lives in my summeries even if I'm talking to myself.

I'm lurking on some other boards now but I would only want to post here cause Claymaniacs is the best site with the best people. You have to admit if we do have a Clay discussion at any thread here at least we don't bash each other like some other people do for their opinions.

Evelyn-Since the OCD has changed into a PG rated thread it's hard to go back and do that kind of fun we used to have here. We have to tone it down now when we have parties but we still can have fun.

Betty-I see. Hope your affection can go away soon and good luck with your next test.

You talking about Kennedy. Haven't read the lastest on her.

Thanks for agreeing with me about Barry singing Solitaire.

Welcome Lolita.

My friend had a wonderful time.

Thanks for asking your SIL.

Carol-Thanks for the PM. I think you missed understood.I'm saying that whenever Clay sings a cover he makes it his own and I can't hear anyone else sing the same song he does cause he's the best at them. I know a lot of others agree. And I do like other singers besides Clay.

Meesa-Can't wait to hear about you and Marilyn's adventures in Vegas.

Nice to see you here tonight Cindy. Don't be a stranger.

Glad you are doing well. Have a safe trip to CT.

What a cute pic of you, Meesa and Marilyn in your tiara's. I was honored to be in the presence of you princess's in the Asheville handshake line. :lol It was a fun night and the best concert ever!!!

Michelle-It's always nice to hear what's going on in your life whenever you can post here.

You too Shannon and you work so hard at your job.

Welcome Kat.

Been wondering where you were all day. That's cool.

I want to share some exciting news CLAY RELATED if anyone is interested. I got my ticket today for Spamalot. Be sitting on the 14th row center. I'm going on April 17th. I am so freaking excited!!! :yay

Thanks for the gorgeous pics of our man Marilyn and Meesa. Love those Clay pics. He is the most gorgeous man on earth. :thud

It was a great discussion today that needed to be out in the open. We can make it work to talk more about Clay and also don't stop talking about what's going on with yourselves. Love you all. :ghug to everyone.

Prayers for Janet's family, Boca and her family, Woody and her hubby and family and her student, Tammy's Ping, Michelle's aunt and her family, Meesa's grandmother, Jan's son and friends, Glory's mom,Monica's Inlaws, JoAnn's mom, Frankie's DIL's dad and her son's friend, Lora's dad, Sasha's nephew, Lindsey's friend, Kris's cousin's daughter Kennedy and her family, Everyone in CA affected in the fires and anyone else that needs them.

Everyone have a good week.

Goodnight Everyone and Sweet Clay Dreams. :dust :tobed :claydream

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                                                       TIF GLAD YOU GOT YOUR TICKETS SWEETHEART, I LOVE BEING FANGIRLY SOMETIMES TO. :lol :lol

                                                          WELL MAY SLEEP TIL NOON TOMMORROW FOUND TWO MORE JOBS TO APPLY FOR THAT MAKES 5 SURELY SOMEBODY NEEDS ME. :para I AM REALLY BEGINNING TO THINK I AM GOING TO BE UNEMPLOYED FOREVER. NOT.

Wow, what a fast weekend!

Boca  :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :purpbana :purpbana :bouncy :bouncy  for Marley.  Great talking with you yesterday

Thursday is Clay on TV  :bouncy :bouncy :bouncy :purpbana :purpbana :bouncy :bouncy

Have a good one everyone!

xoxoxo
me

Hello Everyone.

Hi Jayne ~ I can hardly wait for Thursday to her here to see Clay :clap :clap  How are you?  Enjoy your day today. :hugg

Angela ~ good morning. :hugg

Tammy ~ wow no walk until later in the day today it is freezing out.  We had a freeze warning for here last night :bang It's going to warm up some today tho.  Going to my mom's this afteroon to help her do some things in her yard.  Have a good day now. :hugg

Kat :wave back to school this morning.  Enjoy your day there today.  Did you watch AI2 last night, it was good. Be good today. :hugg

:wave Jerry ~ What are you up to today. Be careful if you go out today and dress warm if it's cold there too. 

Lorraine :wave my friend.  Are you getting excited to see Clay Thursday.  From waht I saw of the previews he is going to be adorable as usual.  Have a good one.

Have a wonderful day everyone still to come this morning. :hugg

GOOD MORNING FRIENDS!!!!! :ghug

 :wave Jayne, ANGELA, and Charlene, late night Tiffany, Glory, Cindy, Meesa, and all our friends soon to join in!!!

YIKES!!!  Usually it's very quiet here on the weekend, and then I wasn't here this weekend, and there are about 11 pages to read!!!!!  :wow

Older son came over and spent the whole day and evening.  Hadn't seen him for  months, so it was good family time.  Made him ham and beans and cornbread, which he missed when he couldn't go with us to the festival.  Had a nice day and by the time he left, it was bed time.

Wish it was bed time now.   :lol  Back to work Monday, but I am off on Friday this week, so looking forward to that.

From the sounds of the summary (Thanks, Tiffany  :hugg  )  there has been some interesting discussion going on around here.  I will have to go back and read.  It sounds like there has been some discussion about talking about Clay and / or talking about R/L.  I think we do both.  I love hearing about what you all are doing.  And I love sharing Clay.  That is why I love it right here.

Gotta go get ready....I feel like I need a day off after every weekend.   :lol
LOVE YOU GUYS,
Woodstock :bouncy X125

Good morning everyone!   :wave

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