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Thanks for the thread, Miss Clandy! :wave

You're welcome, Ms. SunnyDancer!  :wave  I see you are reserving your front row seat.  :bigsmile

'Gotta get one somehow! :lol

 :wave

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Yowzers...look at that venue.  I bet the sound in there will be awesome!  :thumb  Finally an indoor venue.  :giggle

                                WHAT A BEAUTIFUL VENUE, HI EVERYONE.

 :wave  
I see we have the rear view tonite Meesa. It will still distract me! :yum

CLANDY - AFTER ALL THOSE BUGS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE I AM SURE CLAY WILL BE A VERY HAPPY CAMPER. :lol :lol :lol :lol

 :lmao

One of the CV cellcerters was just caught on the phone by someone at the venue.  

I hope Marilyn doesn't have a problem.  :para

But hungry. :giggle

                                   AT LEAST CLAY WON'T HAVE TO RUN OR SWAT BUGS TONIGHT :lmao NOT FUNNY IMAGINE HIM TRYING TO SING WHILE SWATTING THEM POOR BABY.

Hey Y'ALL!  Wooooooooooooo!  Party time in the old New Jersey PAC tonight!

I wonder if that venue has ever seen the likes of this? (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/0903/dlfnd4s/Summer2007/?action=view&current=0703f982.flv)

:rofl

I'm guessin'... no! :para

 :wave Everybody1 I haven't tried to dial in yet - think I will try now........................

Oh my goodness!  Boy those symphony members seem to be really enjoying it.  :para  :shrug

:wave Hey Pamela!  I'm going to steal your line for the thread title...thanks!  :highfive  Not very creative today.  :crazy

Great Applause!  :clap

                                    I HEAR HIM I AM TOAST GAH. :lol

I can hear reallly well!

 :wave :wave    Hi Everyone

Pamela - that clip was something.  He's going to have to stop telling us he can't dance after this tour.

She must be feeling much better! Good to hear! Different runs tonight! They had their sing off again! LOL.  

He's talking, they are laughing, but can't hear what is going on. Sounds like he is having a conversation with somebody. "Where ya from?"  

<cough>

 :wave  Hey there Sunny

                                I CANNOT UNDERSTAND A WORD BUT MUST BE FUNNY,

How does he know this? :slick

Hiya, Wilson! :wave :bigsmile

That just goes to show you he's not that innocent boy any longer    :bigsmile

The banter we couldn't hear was Clay talking about seeing "Idol: The Musical" last night.  Everyone read about that, right?

He said "Idol the Musical" was "the most uncomfortable experience of my life."  :rofl

Well, I can understand that.  A whole (off) Broadway show about you?  About kids who worship you?  Uh..... maybe it was a
little too close to reality!  :giggle  

 :wave

Well, he does the George Jefferson dance better than anyone else I've ever seen, that's for sure!    :purpbana

Oh lordy.... people are yelling stuff out from the audience again.... but I've never heard such laughing!  It sounds like a comedy show.  :giggle

he is talking to one of the girls, asked if she watched tv, and what...she said "yes, maury povich"  

Anyone needs a claysmo? :hypno

Just wait until he gets to Cary

I wonder if he really did like "Idol the Musical" He gave it a standing ovation last night didn't he?

Philly Girl!   Alright the bar is open -- pass me a double please!

 :cheers

I'll bet he was flattered by it Bev - I think in the end, the kids all find their own gifts, so it sounds like a pretty good storyline.

:lol

*Philly slings a Double Claysmo to Pamela... :hypno :hypno :hypno*

That was for the girl with the whip. :wink

Philly, make me a double too.  Maybe it'll cure my backache (or I won't care that I have one)   :lol

But he thinks we're the oldies!

 :lol  He liked that did he....

                          AWE BARB :hugg FOR YOUR BACKACHE I HAVE ONE TO :huggFOR GLORY

I got called a senior citizen today by a kid at VBS. :para

These Open Arms

*Philly makes a DOUBLE CLAYSMO for Barb.. :hypno :hypno*

                           PHILLY INEED A TRIPLE PLEASEEEEEEEEEE.

RIGHT BACK ATTCHA GLORY.  I DON'T WISH THAT ON MY WORST ENEMY

Meesa, if you are a senior citizen I wouldn't want to run into that kid. 

So, what's the outfit report?

* Philly makes a TRIPLE CLAYSMOfor GLORY :hypno :hypno :hypno :hypno :hypno :hypno*

Sip it slowly... :para

when he was introducing quianas song he said something like "they sing, so I can rest..and be a fan"  

Intermission

Hair is gorgeous and it looks like he's going back to All Is Well hair.    :thud

                                  I THINK WE ARE ALL OLD TO YOUNG ONES  :para

Any word on how many people there.

quiana must have slipped or something, he said "your so clumsy up there all of the sudden" and he said also "I cant follow that" then "come back in 10 or 15 minutes"

standing O for every single song  

How low are the pockets.... :blush

THAT'S TRUE.  I CAN REMEMBER WHEN MY KIDS THOUGHT I WAS ANCIENT AT 30

 :wave A post just went poof! Wonder if it posted?  :lol We came down to the office to work - I'm not on the call any more, but I love that the crowd is loving him!

I don't know, but I can't wait to find out!

I remember when I stopped getting carded - it was sad!  :lol

You think that's sad, I don't ever remember getting carded...I was young before it was required. :lol

 :bigsmile :bigsmile :bigsmile :bigsmile

YEP!  This must be the place! :blush

I'm late but I'm glad I'm here.  Mmm . . . intermission . . whew . . .

 :wave  Hey Barb

Hi Barb  :wave   Hi Everybody else, too!  :bouncy

shirt isn't tucked in  

Wonder what he's hiding... :bouncy

A Rivet!! :bouncy

The cellcert line is nice and clear.  Sorry Is The Hardest Word ! :thud

Clay sounds awesome !

I love that song. 'Looking forward to hearing it in Cary.

Hi Everyone!!!

Hi Barbara...I had a great time today..hope that back gets better before long ,because we have THINGS to do,and PEOPLE to see.

So True   :shappy

and things to see and people to... never mind. :blush

Hi, mimi! :wave

Sunny    :naughty    :bigsmile

                             WHAT THINGS WHAT PEOPLE :lol

The audience sounds like they absolutely adore him, can't say as I blame them. :bigsmile

:doh

Hi, all!  :wave I saw this and had to comment. I was in Las Vegas from June 30 - July 5. When we were at the airport, the lady at security asked if I was under 16 (I'm 28).  :lol Then several times in Vegas the dealers in the casinos asked if I was 21.  :bduh I've been told I look young, but.....under 16??  :roflmao

I'm getting ready for bed. Have a good night!

Nicole, that's awesome!  :wave

Clay just said they had to be out by a "certain time" and if they kept clapping like that they wouldn't make it! 

He's doing the ballads and sad song riff, now into TWYMMF..... the way you make-A me feel....    :purpbana

Wow, she's really keeping track.

He ate so much that he fell over??

If you want to be cool, you have to sing cooler songs than I do.  None of this Barry Manilow crap! 

If you want to be fo-sheezy, ladies and gentlemen, you have to sing songs like the ones on the radio.  Songs like....I like big
butts and etc.   

:lol

UM PERHAPS EATING THE FULL BASKET OF TASTYKAKES WASN'T A GOOD IDEA BEFORE THE PERFORMANCE... :para

Really, Philly. Maybe next time, you should bring him a basket of salad. :lol

*TAKES NOTES, NEXT M& G ONLY GOOD RABBIT FOOD!* :lol

       :laugh       :laugh       :laugh

<meow!>

But I like when he speaks his mind. :bigsmile

I don't know....didn't he once say "too much salad will kill you!" or something like that? 

Lordy....I remember that but I can't remember my own phone number half the time.  :sigh

 :para

Angie is singing "Listen" - and it's after 10 pm.  I hope that wasn't their deadline! We still have two more songs....


Well, he ain't lying. :wink

Exactly. That's why I figure he won't eat so much that he'll fall over off the stage.

I'M GETTING A CELLCERT NOW FROM DREAMY.. LOTS OF LAUGHTER..

Lover All Alone IS CRYSTAL CLEAR!! :thud :wow

And absolutely beautiful!  :clap :thud

 :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap

Everyone was so quiet during Lover All Alone!

Another standing O!  

Everyone was so quiet during Lover All Alone!

Another standing O! I think she said the orchestra was standing too.  

Now, that would be awesome!!

ABSOLUTLEY BEAUTIFUL!! i LOVE THE PATHOS THROUGH THE WHOLE SONG!!  :thud

caperkeeper said there's some glow sticks going on.  

HOW WONDERFUL --WHAT A WONDERFUL HONOR--I WISH HE ALWAYS GOT THAT RESPECT.

OH HE SOUNDS WONDERFUL Because You Loved Me

Because You Loved Me

Beautiful!  

HOPE CLAY WAS OK WHEN HE FELL  :para --WAS CLAY TRING TO PULL OFF A BEYONCE WHEN HE FELL?  

THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR BRINGING THIS TO ALL OF US---I REALLY APPRECIATE IT & ENJOYED IT VERY MUCH

:wave Was listening to Marilyn's cellcert. Could hear Clay sing wonderfully clear tonight but couldn't hear him talk.Thanks Meesa and Pamela for the updates. Sounded like a great concert and he sounded hilarious. Liked his comments on Idol the Musical. :lol Sounded like a great audience too. Every concert he just gets better and better. Poor baby fell. Marilyn said he planned it. :lol He's ok.That's wonderful they did the lights again for Because You Love Me. Hope they do that from now on. Would love to do that in Cary. :pray for some clack. The black shirt might be the one he wore in NY last week. Any Meet and Greet reports? See you here back Thursday from Cali.

Right, Angela!   :clap

THANKS TO MEESA AND PAMELA FOR A GREAT CELLCERT!! :clap :clap :clap

During TWYMMF.....he jumped off the stage and totally fell....so he dropped to his knees and acted like he did it on purpose....hee!

He couldn't get back up on stage, so they had to kind of roll him back up...   :lmao

Clay spent lots of time in front of scarlett.  (yay!)  They were cracking down on flashers, but not video.

It's possible that RCA peeps were in the audience tonight.   Which makes what he said about buying radio play even funnier!

The garage where everyone parked closes at midnight, so they hope Clay works the bus line soon!  

That was outstanding.  Thank you everyone, thank you Marilyn, and thank YOU CLAY.

 :thud

Thanks to Meesa and Pamela for bringing us the cellcert tonight.

With this tour he seems to be getting better reviews and apparently tonight he got the respect of the orchestra.  GO CLAY.

Hope everyone has a great Sunday.

See you back here next time.  

 :lol  They had to kind of roll him back up on stage? Good Lord he hasn't gained that much weight... :lol

Sounded like a wonderful concert, thanks so much Marilyn and Meesa, you gals do a great job.. :clap

Dignity is over-rated. :wink

Ohh, nervy! :thumb

Meesa you make him sound adorable...they had to roll him back up onstage wearing striped underwear.. :roflmao

IT'S SCARY SOMETIMES HOW A TASTYKAKE CAN WEIGHT YOU DOWN... :para

BUT, I EAT THE SUGER FREE TASTYKAKES!* COUGH* :lol

Let there  be Clack!!!! Thanks, everybody, for the cell cert!

<whimper>

 :thud :thud :thud

Thanks Meesa & Pamela ...had a great time ..will be here for the next one..Is that Aug 2 ???

Newark to San Diego. Yeesh, that's a long ride! :para

So Clay has 5 days off..wonder what adventure he will get involved this time...He better stick close to the BUS !!!! He could start working on that new album any old time.

ANY REPORTS FROM THE BUS LINE YET?

They're lined up but still waiting.

Jamie just walked out. She said hello to the CV cellstream.  

Jesse just said hi to us!   :bouncy

Quiana just said that Chamberlin has an ear infection. Her parents are watching him while she's on tour.  

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Newark Hit and Run!! Folks in a fog after the Clay train runs them over!

Clays vocals were amazing tonight- the acoustics were fantastic and you could hear every nuance, every note, every low pitched vocal and high fantastic rolls- argh he is wonderful

I love love love the banter-asking Quiana where she had shopped and if it was legal, something about shopping on Canal street

At one point he said he saw some of those little carts pulled by men. He said he had always called them tuck-tucks. Quiana said they are rickshaws and didnt he know what tucks were used for? Clay was clueless until she told him hemmorhoids- then he said he wouldnt know about that. And she replied- that he would if he ever had a baby!!! She is getting funnier as the tour progresses.

After the tv medley, (or before- cant remember) Clay was showing us how he "or someone" held up the rabbit ears- and he stuck out a leg and an arm- something about the reception- everyone was laughing so hard I couldnt understand.

I think the problem with people leaving is that he announces BEFORE Quiana sings that they will take a break.
Tonight, he just introduced her and went over and sat by Angela. Quiana asked him why and he said because I want to hear you- or something. I did NOT see people getting up out of their seats during this. THEN he announced the break

I LOOOOVE CLay singing Right Here Waiting- those glory notes go on forever..take a chaaaaaaaaance. Fabulous!!
ON TWYMMF- he waited a while to come down into the audience- there were no stairs and the stage was pretty high-I think 5 feet or more. He got down but his momentum made him fall to his knees. Somewhere he mentioned that it had worked in rehearsa (but I assume he wasnt wearing kickass shoes and only sandals, which dont slip as much)
After the fall he jumped up and said he meant to do it!. Still singing TWYMMF- he came closer and closer to me- I was 2nd in from the aisle- and he stopped just at the next row to mine- put the mic in someones face that didnt know the words- I was aching to say "Pick me!!!" Then he turned around and put the mike in front of Jerome- who grinned but refused to sing.
Getting back on the stage was truly funny- he held his hand up for poor Angela to pull him up, and he seemed to get stuck- all I could picture was he looked like the proverbial "Fly on the wall" all sprawled out across the FRONT of the stage. Finally Jerome went to assist. Dont know exactly how they did it but suddenly he was up on the stage- lying almost like the couch picture in "People" only in the opposite direction.

Clay being "cool" oh you sure were, honey- he did all the moves- improving a little more-I would LOVE to hear him sing “"exy Back" without flourishes- in the regular way- it would kill!! And when he says “feel this way” he hits those low notes and a shiver goes up the spine.
And when the "Classics" were over, he stood there like he had had a revelation- with his eyes up to the rafters, he seemed to be taking it all in.
"So this is what its like"reverently-"Now-.I am cool. And all I had to do was sing about butts, etc etc" That's where he promised complete vulgarity on the next album-because he is now cool. The look was absolutely priceless!!
He did say "screw it" sort of quietly into the mic a couple of times- Quiana just looks at him with her mouth open like" I don't believe you said that"
And when he was segueing into Angela's song he did say the some good songs on the radio if you pay for them bit. He also said after- I shouldn't have said that. He said that someone from the label was in the audience --but I am a little mixed up as to the sequence.
At one point he also mentioned the letter. He was talking about wearing black because he was fat- mentioned that the fans made sacrifices (and said I know you do and I thank you) and that he should sacrifice macaroni and cheese and Krispy Kremes. He said he went out that night and ate twice as much as usual. He mentioned that he ate more either when he was upset or something similar.
There were a few people yelling from the audience and he said "this aint Geraldo Rivera" but it turned out the people were Jesse's family.
Other people did try to get attention by yelling. One lady many rows behind me yelled something- when he said "what" it got very quiet and she said"I love you". He sort of folded his arms and in even more of an accent said "Thank yew"

I am sure I am missing some banter but I will probably remember later.
My sister and I started waiting in the bus line- but we had been told the parking garage would lock us out at midnight, so we left the line at 11:15. I think if we had waited, it seemed he came out about 11:45- then we would not have made it

And there were some crazy folks on the road tonight, people- we almost got creamed several times with people cutting in front of us.
If you see an APB on an SUV that went through the toll booth in the wrong EZPass express lane- it wasn't us, folks! No siree bob- would we do something like that? Purely accidentally? The sign said "don't back up" so we didn't.

Traffic at the Throgs Neck bridge was absurd- took us 45 minutes to go about a mile through the toll. Yes- we paid.
We were alongside someone towing this thing that looked like a coffin for a killer whale- it had a fin at the end. So I wanted to pull up next to the cute driver and ask him "YO!!! What it is??" in this tough accent- but my sister was cracking up, so we just drove past. But then we saw a decal and it turns out it was one of those gliders - neat.

Gwenn, Marion, Micki, Christie- glad I could see you! and enjoy your company at dinner! I also got to see stilldreaming (Cindy) and Irene, too!!

It was such a privilege to experience the Clay phenomenon. This man takes everything and turns it into a fun thing when necessary- and then---.transforms into this passionate, soulful being sending the musical message our way. Its such a wonder, it really is. What joy he has brought to me for the past few years…..and I hope I have the privilege of watching him grow even more as the future progresses

And thanks to you all for sharing with me.

Wow Marilyn...that was great!  Even for the Clayfog!!  :clap 

Also, more Newark pics have been added to the photo gallery.

CHECK THEM OUT HERE! (http://www.claymaniacs.com/coppermine/thumbnails.php?album=search&type=full&search=newark)

Marilyn- Fabulous review and wow  :wow is right!

These are my favorite photos of any concert this time around yet!

He looks great!!  Thanks to those for taking the risk and grabbing those shots and sharing them with others!

JUST GREAT!

Lora

Edited- Marilyn, I knew you hadn't personally taken those shots but worded it weirdly so I changed it!

Thanks for being there though, and sharing your experience. Lord, the man was HOT!

Oh, I didn't take photo's- Toni7Babe from CV only took about 300!!!
and other clack goddesses took more
I only held the phone!

I DON'T KNOW HOW YOU EVEN HELD THE PHONE DURING THIS CONCERT.  HE WAS DEFINITELY HOT. :wow :wow :wow :wow :wow :wow :wow :wow

Marilyn :clap :clap beautifully written, great review my friend, you just have the passion lady!!!!

Marilyn did a wonderful recap!  Last night was possibly the best concert to date!  He was sooooo on last night, and sooooo hot!  And to think I wasn't going to go to this show.  First, the venue was incredible!  The most beautiful place he's ever performed.  All wood.....walls, floor, everything, so you can only imagine the accoustics!  Simply amazing!  I sure hope he plays there for Christmas!  And, I never experienced a more accomodating staff.....especially for the disabled.  They had wheelchairs ready and waiting for anyone who needed assistance getting to their seat.  I didn't require that, but when the usher saw me walking to my seat with a cane, he walked beside me the whole way and kept asking if there was anything he could do to help me.  I believe he would have carried me to my seat had I asked!  And when the show was over, he was right there again asking if I needed any help!  The venue was very laxed with their camera policy (except for flash photography), so there should be lots of clack.  My seats were great.......dead center, 9th row, and only about 20 feet from Clay!  I didn't even need binoculars.  I still can't believe I pulled these seats.  As I said earlier, I wasn't going to this show.  About two days after the tickets went on sale, I was playing around on the computer at work (boss must have been out that day), and these seats popped up.  When Clay came down the isle for TWYMMF, he was only about 8 feet from me looking like his hot self!  Never looked better IMO!  But what made this extra special for me was that I got to do something I thought I'd never be able to do......the busses!  Lady Luck was on my side last night.  My cousin and I said goodbye to Gwenn, Marion, and Christie after the show.....they were headed to the busses.  I, of course, wasn't going to the busses, because I couldn't  possibly stand for an hour waiting.....not even for Clay.   I had pretty much surrendered myself to the fact that I was never going to get a handshake from this amazing man.  And, I was ok with that.  After all, who am I to complain?   So many in the fandom will never get to see him live, and I've been sooooo lucky.  I've been every tour.   I'm not going to curl up and die because Clay Aiken will never touch my hand, right?  Well, like I said, we said our goodbyes, and headed out.  Bet (my cousin) and I sat on the benches outside the venue for awhile.  It was really beautiful there......I forgot I was in downtown Newark.  Then we headed to our car.  Well, I got the shock of my life to see the bus line in the parking lot, right behind our car!  And there was Marion, Gwenn, and Christie!  So, what I did was sit in the car until Jerome lined us up single file.  Then when Clay started walking the line I was able to touch him!  I got my touch!!!!!!  It was so quick, and I tried to stay focused on his face, but the rest of him was looking so good, too.....it was difficult!  BUT I DID IT! 

For anyone who hasn't seen this show, do whatever you can to get a ticket.....anywhere!  I was not at all thrilled with the concept of this tour, even after watching the clack of the first few shows.  BUT, MY GOD WHAT THE MAN CAN DO WITH LEMONS!  He just keeps getting better and better!  Now, dare I say it's my favorite tour to date?  YES!

Ahhh Micki, you just gave me goosebumps lady :hugg I'm so happy you had this night, it was meant to be!!!!

Marilyn, what a beautiful sentiment.  Thank you as well. *sniff*


:giggle


Micki, I'm so happy for you..... great seats..... beautiful venue..... friends all around...... and a bus touch from Clay.  It was karma lady!  :confetti2

Less than two weeks to the big NC/TN 3fer - I can't wait!  I need Clay.

I CANNOT POSSIBLY TOP MARILYN AND MICKI.  IT WAS A WONDERFUL NIGHT.  MARION, CHRISTIE, AND I WERE UP TO ALMOST 3 TALKING ABOUT THE CONCERT AND WINE.  SO WONDERFUL.  FABULOUS COMPANY.  GREAT VENUE.  HOT CLAY.  2ND ROW SEATS.  JUST INCREDIBLE.  THE SHOW KEEPS GETTING BETTER. 

AND BEING CLAYED WITH GOOD FRIENDS MAKES IT EVEN MORE FULFILLING.

I AM SOOOOOOO HAPPY THAT MICKI GOT HER TOUCH.  JILL IS NEXT.

HE IS AN AMAZING MAN.  SUCH A TALENT.  WE ARE VERY LUCKY TO HAVE HIM IN OUR LIVES.

AND EACH OTHER.   :hugg :hugg :hugg

GWENN

Marilyn and Micki said it all so well that I'm not quite sure of what I could add.. Here goes...

Think of a perfect universe where all the planets align for a miraculous moment.....

That was how last night felt. From the minute we walked into the venue, we knew it would be special. I am so proud of NJ to have such a magnificent venue in our backyard. The cherry wood, the Sloping WOODEN  floors, the plush seating , the tiers and tiers of simple and SmARTly designed  balconies were magnificent. I believe the materials only  added to the acoustic perfection. It was like sitting INSIDE the body of a STRADIVARIUS!!..

AND HE LOVED IT..

Point proven is when that lady called out and everyone got quiet.  Clay said, "WHAT?" She answered in street volume...."I LOVE YOU!!"  We all heard it loud and clear and distinctly.. We were all amazed that we did,  and all quiet laughter broke out..He was SUPRISED!!!!...

He croseed his hands across his chest and said.. "THANK YOU"..It was as if the several hundred feet that separated them in this cavernous place were  mere personal space!!!  GORGEOUS...AMAZING..


He was so dead  ON  with his sound aND  his wit.. that everything fed from that.. He was  HAPPY and was SO having FUN....That was OBVIOUS and delightful to watch..

What a nice crowd..  YOUNGER FANS.. Nicely dressed... COUPLES...MEN...An almost filled venue...   Things that are unfortunately sometimes rare at CLAY concerts!!! :soapbox I think he noticed!!! I think he loved it..

AND THE LOVE CAME BACK.. AND BACK..


I had the best seats I ever did at any concert to date.. 2nd row in the pit..off the aisle.. (Gwenn had the aisle, of course)

His presence was so overwhelming  and VISCERAL..that it was almost surreal to me.. Seeing him perform so closely is like being on SENSORY OVERLOAD..


AND....THE BUSSES.. What can one say???

Why he does it, how he does it, I can't get over...BUT.. AMAZING how a word or two from JEROME and this multitude  forms a HUGE SERPENTINE LINE and waits  patiently, respectfully  as CLAY walks past each and every one of us, with a "THANK YOU FOR COMING" and a forever treasured fingertip brush.. And this happened....

ALL IN THE PARKING LOT WHERE MY CAR WAS...(20 feet away!!!)

PERFECT.. Yes.. The planets  most definitely aligned in NEWARK NJ last night..


SO WHEN is the NEXT CONCERT????

:yeahthat

Micki, Gwenn, Marilyn, Marion ~ I'm so glad you all had a fabulous time and a wonderful ending to the night as well!!  I've truly enjoyed reading all your recaps.  Thanks so much for helping us feel as if we were there too!

Thanks to my fellow Claymaniacs for sharing your detailed, enthusiastic recaps with us here.  Reading them seems to expand each concert experience ten-fold...ala 'savor the flavor' vibe...and build the anticipation to a feverish pitch...ah, can you tell...my four concerts are about to begin...and Clay's going back to the All Is Well hair I think (my fav...with the talking to Tyra hair a close second)...ooo la la... :thud

WilsonClaymate, Mimi  and Thea...PMs are coming your way later today :-)

 :wave

I only have time to download one of my pics from last night so here goes

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You chose well Irene.  That is gorgeous! 

 :angel :thud :angel

Great picture, Irene!    :wow