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Hee I got the job. Said they had seen me work so they didn’t need a resume or interview.

As my daughter put it I will be glamping! I have rented a small apartment but I’m not taking any furniture. Blow up bed, fold up table and a bean bag chair. Last time I did this I rented furniture but it seems a waste of $500 a month. However I already have the WiFi sorted and I’m taking a tv and my fire stick so I’m fine. I’m taking kitchen stuff and that’s it. My main computer died this week so it’s going into storage and I’ll figure it out later. My daughter lives about 100 yards away so if I need anything I can get it. ‘For Xmas I received a gift certificate to put pics on a thumb drive so I’m going to get those ready while I’m in the apt. As it’s just me I think it will be fun.

New York. Here I am! Bring on clay and Ruben.

Cheesy! Christmassy! Clay! What more could you ask for? I loved it.

Gotta go to bed, it’s been an exciting day around here, plus my bell choir plays at church tomorrow. Loved watching the Instagrams, he’s in fine voice. Here’s the new kitties...Mac and Meyer...

Interesting weekend for me so far. Received an email last night — I’ve won a M&G, along with two tickets to a show, and signed merchandise for the vocal group Straight No Chaser! It was some silly “follow us on Spotify” contest, and lo and behold I won! Therefore, I’ll be going to St. Louis in December along with my husband. I’ve seen them a few times before, and they are GREAT, but this will be my first M&G with them, other than a brief autograph line. And then today — I upgraded my iPad! I also have a new keyboard case. My old iPad was 5 years old, and actually, it sitll worked pretty well. But, it’s nice to have a speedy iPad, and an easier way to type on it!

Greetings and salutations! (waves madly at the FCA, wonders if I still have mod privileges and manfully resists the urge to jiggle everything) Since I am currently listening to Solo's recording of Kyrie in Dallas, my fingers automatically went to post on the board. Hey to all my old friends (and to those who don't know who the hell the eHP is, nothing can be proven and we have never been convicted!) I am so not a nostalgic person, but last night took me back (although I admit, for a second I was wonder why Anderson Cooper was singing to me). It was crazy fun. Clay was playing to the hard core target audience...purply-blue shirt with the gray inner button placket and gray slacks (but no tie). And they didn't fit the way they did back in the day, but hell, neither are the fans. We even got a shirt tug. We got a little of Don't Save it All for Christmas Day. I was happy and what else matters!

It is hard to believe it’s been 15 years, time sure does fly by. I was 14 when Clay was on Idol. I didn’t have internet then honestly I wasn’t worried I would never see Clay after the show was over since I saw what happened with Kelly and Justin I was mad he didn’t win for while especially with living in the Raleigh area. All I remember about that summer is it took me a week to get the TITN / BOTW single in my hands , I couldn’t wait to go to the Idol tour my very first concert. I somehow was in the 12th row with a couple other friends I’ll never forget how loud the screaming was for Clay. These past 15 years have been filled with ups and downs, music ,joy memories and friendships!

Coming in to say hello 😀🐾

Belated holiday wishes from the Panama Canal. It’s hot and humid but really interesting.

It really was a great show. So typically Clay and he definitely appeared to be large and in charge. I don’t do stage door any more. I have enough signatures and photos that I think it’s only fair to let someone who has never met him get the chance! ‘I overheard some not-fans saying they loved the show. One guy said you know I hate xmassy stuff but this was good. I have to be honest that it’s perfect for the time of the year because you can get away with so much more. The same type of show, just variety, would probably never make it any more. Clay just looked so happy upon the stage. Ruben was, how shall we say, a little more restrained. Oh heck a lot more restrained. ‘I do wish I could see it again but when you’ve planned a Panama Canal cruise for next week there’s no way. If they do it again next year I will so be there. In fact maybe I’ll plan my next years Christmas around that. Hmm! Christmas in New York is always good.

Clay responded:

i sort of love this picture! I’m still pretty shocked!

Happy Thanksgiving Canada! Hope it was great for all of you! We're at the time when we need a new thread -- finally! It takes us a while anymore.... Anyway, I'm proposing this new thread title, based on something our long lost KAndre posted earlier: We're happy with Clay, and what else matters. Original quote: "I was happy, and what else matters." Thoughts?

Thank you everyone your congratulations really mean I a lot to me I still can’t believe it! ill try to write more of a recap tonight, here’s my pre party pics I took.

Omg. Kandre posted!😂 indeed it was crazy fun. As usual Clay was being Clay. And it was glorious. The fan girl in me came right back out and I love him for that. I think the best part was the invisible tug! He so knows the fandom. The place went wild! Clay asked us who was there sharing a room with someone they didn’t know before 2003 and then said how many of you still don’t know peoples real names. I think the whole place shouted yes to both questions and laughed their heads off! There was a certain gentleman in the balcony who had to be impressed with Clays stage presence and ability to “work” the crowd. ( Discreet reference to news in the member private section. ) I know he almost lost his voice but after drinking some unknown concoctions that we’re delivered to him on stage he sounded really good. That boy needs to sing on regular basis. Hmm!

Chicago = wonderful. More later. Gotta drive home! PS: Perusing One and Solo say hi! They don’t post, but they are goooooooood people!

I volunteered at the power of play conference this week with a friend from Ohio, it was fun, inspiring time! Last night was fun Clue we were broken up in teams by a color we were given, we went around the museum doing challenges to get clues to figure out who did it. I really liked the Keynote speaker who spoke yesterday morning Kathie snow she was excellent!

Four people looked at my house and three made offers! Must be pretty nice!

Omg. James Corden tweeted this: And Clay retweeted!

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Happy New Year! These last few months have been really fun with Clay! Besides the fact that it’s a new year I feel like the Christmas show with Ruben started a new chapter on this journey I’m looking forward to seeing what happens this year!

I love cheese. I love Christmas! And I especially love❤️ Clay!! So glad you could go. Are you still in the “Clay fog”? (I would be.) Did you see him at the stage door?

From Gooood Baby Brush at CV, with permission!

I DM'd Ken at the Ruben and Clay Instagram account, asking to see the pit area for tonight's show. He messaged back: "Who doesn't love Ben?" EEEEEEEE!

Adam Corolla show around the 27 minute mark https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=560898104358006&id=17738138995&_rdr

Kittehs seem happy to be home.

Clay’s take on the picture:

Happy turkey day! At a local casino you could win a free pumpkin pie! And no I did not win. It would have been way cheaper just to go to Kroger’s.

Happy Thanksgiving!! Clay's up and tweeting.

Woo hoo. I saw the videos and booked a flight to New York!

Response to snowball Instagram post: Aww! hannah_waddingham I bloody love you Cake Bakin’! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Love the pictures! Those two together, too funny!! I see the banner ad often when I'm online

What? It’s not like this is a competition or anything.

It’s silly how excited I got when @RubenandClay liked my tweet!

this past weekend was incredible! The pre party Friday night was a lot of fun! I loved having it at Marbles l liked having it in a big opened room. The food was really good i liked that Clay stopped by for a little bit. Clay talked about the IT setlist debating wether or not I Survived you was in the setlist the whole tour, maybe going anther Challenge next how he didn’t think we were actually going to get 400 attendees. Diane did a heartfelt speech then Clay said something about now he should do a heartfelt speak naww “you know I love you” Then went one to thank all those who make the gala happen. The luncheon at The pizza place was great, the food was good I liked hearing a couple of people from Marbles talk about what there doing for Inclusion. The reception was nice I can’t wait to see my photo with Clay and Diane! The main event was wonderful going down memory lane for the 15th Anniversary! I thought Marbles and DJ were great honorees I loved that DJ’s was a surprise. I was shocked when I heard my named called for the first founders award! I still am! I thought Dancermom was deserving of the other she really does a lot for CV and the vault.while introducing Kim Clay I believe more then once said he hates the word fans. The live auction is always fun to watch. Even though Clay was losing his voice seeing most of the IT setlist was fun to watch it lookedlike Clayvwas having fun! Clay didn’t do a shirt tug until the end of invisible it was a shirt tug! of course everyone screamed. the Galas feel like a family reunion to me. I felt like I was with family all weekend, hearing Clay talk at the pre party then talking about Kim I’ve known before,I really felt like I could see how much Clay does care about us knows what’s going on. This weekend was my favorite Gala experience! One I won’t ever forget!

KAndre - woot!!! Twilight! Huge congratulations. You totally deserve it.

The eHP is the Evil Houston Posse! Back in the day, we ended up with a reputation of being a little anti social. We weren’t, just didn’t drink the koolaid and saw through the bs! We also tended to get into some fun situations....yep I think we were even on Jerome’s “list”. We drove all over this country and had a blast. I think my favourite incident is when we got stopped by a state trooper in Texas who thought I was being kidnapped!

And sure enough...

From Facebook:

I’ve got company from England and we’re heading to Vegas tomorrow. After they leave I’m going to Orlando and then a cruise to Cuba. Then id better check on the new job maybe they won’t want me.

I know that merrieeee is extremely busy at the moment, and will be for the next few weeks. And as Twilight said, it doesn't help that Clay hasn't even tweeted that much, let alone be around! On the other hand....I'll be going to Chicago for a special trip in a few weeks....eeeeee!

Ouchie! As of today I am unemployed. When there is no golf tournament there’s no need for staff! Oh well. I walked across the hall to tell the other office about deliveries and guess what they are looking for someone that fits my job description so I’m going to talk to them. Who knows.

I kinda love that the article used the picture that's currently in our banner.

I'm into Clay's choice of artwork. Really like both pieces from both artists. Now we can imagine what we would see as his portrait if he should become President of the US.

Enjoyed BOLD yesterday. I can understand D & S getting upset about Facebook calling them a threat but they should also have recognized that FB did apologize and fixed the computer error. JMO

Sometimes you gotta laugh! Oh Clay tell us what you know!