Lynn Venhaus: Cool Mom No More

[V Wells]

I had to print your story because a lot of it is how I feel.  I have Clay wallpaper on my computer at home and at work, two of my sisters went to the Clay/Kelley concert with me, not because they were that great of Clay Fan, but because I was their sister.  I am going to one of his concert next month (alone), and again in August with one sister.  Everyone looks at me like I am crazy.   :roll: My son (who just returned from a year in Iraq) thought all the Clay memorabilia around the house belonged to my grand-daughter.

[mrs. c.]

Welcme Mindy, I'll keep you in my thoughts, and wish your husband to be better

[GrannyPhyl]

I had to laugh after reading the latest postings.  Here I am, a Grandmother at age 61, and totally infatuated with Clay Aiken.  I, too, sneak when I'm reviewing all the latest posts.  My Dad, who's 85, lives with us and he thinks I've gone over the edge!  But I've followed Clay since the first day he was on AI and it's the first time in years and years that I've been interested in a singer...and he can really sing!  As a birthday gift, my friends at work bought me tickets to his concert in Albany, NY...floor tickets!  I've never been to one of his concerts and am so looking forward to it.  My daughter gave me an "I love Clay" t-shirt but I'll see if I have the nerve to wear it!  What a great example Clay is to the young people of today.  But the funny thing is, here I am at my age sneaking around, checking the internet every day to see what's new!!!  Ya gotta love it!

[Anonymous]

Im only 14 and I fantasize about clay all the time I have posters and pictures of him covering my entier celling... I love him so much I read everything on this site every day and stumbled acroos Lynn's article, It's funny because obviously I dont have kids but my parents and sibblings and even friends give me a bad time about clay. My friend's wont leave me alone about him everytime they call me they can always here his music playing in the back ground. He has an amazing voice and He's pretty hott and he is such an awesome person, he does what ever he can to help people. I contribute to the bubble aiken foundation and feel good about it. Thanks lynn writting a great story..... The people who are giving us a bad time are just jealous about clay being so awesome and they dont want to admit it. :lol:

[debs]

Just had to reply to your wonderful letter.  I am also 50 and also so in love with his voice.  I read a great article the other day and it said.  (I came because of his beautiful voice, but I stay because  of the man.  So caring, loving and Gladys Night said it best,"There is something magical about his look."   She sure was right.  I have not bought any cds for years, and now as soon as he puts out a cd I have to get at least 2 copies.  WOW, am I going crazy or what.  Oh, yes I am going to Wis to see him and I can't wait.  I live in Georgia.  
All I know is we are not along and a lot of fans feel the same way.
What is great is last week on lycos search  Clay Aiken was #1 and the rest of the idols, well sorry they feel off the charts.  Clay has been on the charts for 56 weeks now.  He is the most search guy on the internet hands down this year so far.   Are we surprised.  NO   I never forget the first time I saw him on tv and he said he was the american idol.  Well, he sure is.

[Anonymous]

:D I can't tell you how nice it is to now that I am not the only 45 year old mom in love with Clay...What is it?...dang!...I feel like I am a teenager with a big crush on Donny Osmond again!...I can't seem to get enough of him...You know he is a Breath of Fresh Air & it's about time...So let's here it for the Mom's :D & God Bless you Aiken Fans!

[forever_clay]

I must be some sort of crazy teen girl in love with clay aiken or something...oh wait, I AM!!! i would pay my mother 100 bucks to lik Clay. I almost wasnt able to go to Independant Tour because my sister almost couldnt go with me and my mom wouldnt even sit through a few hours of music so i could go. she has thankfully been semi-supporive of my montage business...though reluctant, she watches and makes constructive comments...but thats where the buck stops...she's as enthusiastic about a rock when it comes to clay and my love for him and his music! to all you Clay -loving moms - YOU ROCK!!!