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How to say this???

I think it's really nice of Clay to post the memoriam. He feels comfortable enough with us and he thinks highly enough of us and he trusts us enough that he is sharing his pain and sorrow. He could have kept this quiet, he could have just let things go on as usual, but he took the time out of his day to let us know that he and his family were in mourning.

While I hadn't thought of it that way initially, ITA with this sentiment.

{{{{{{{{{Clay, Faye, and the McGhee family}}}}}}}}

I have always been amazed at Couchie's generosity. She is the first person to offer to pay for something first or would forget to tell you that the price she quoted for something didn't include taxes... :F_05BL17blowkiss: :F_05BL17blowkiss:

couchie -- don't worry about it. Claying it forward it great, and Ansa is right here, your generosity is fantastic. But sometimes, friends WANT to help. If you give them the opportunity, they will come through.

Off to paypal myself....

Happy, happy birthdday AnAmeraikenInTX! It was great meeting you this past summer, and I've loved seeing your talent in picturetaking. This new one -- guh.

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I actually don't like the GAME of Survivor very well -- the manipulation and such is really too much for me. I like Amazing Race much better -- and hated when they brought Rob and Amber from Survivor into THAT show. But I usually do try to keep up with the characters of Survivor at least.

Shirtlessness? Unfortunately, all I can remember is the poker player and how low slung his pants were. On Clay? Sexy as hell. On that guy? Blech.

I actually watched this tonight -- I haven't watched Survivor in years. I'm actually kind of sad about who left, because I like "characters." I also know that the blond New York chick has already gotten on my last nerve.

Oh, and the talk show chick? Way to disrespect the culture, lady.

Well darn it, I fit in with you guys too, as a Claymate and a librarian. I even feel close to you as friends, even if we've never met.

Maybe I could fit into one of your backpacks?

But I do wonder how the fandom would take a real relationship.

I think there would be some that would be happier than heck for Clay (I'd be one of them). I think there would be some that would be totally despondent, that it wasn't THEM. And I'm truly afraid that there would be a select few that could take it to another level...and in that case, I hope that Jerome is around and doing his job. Sorry to be such a downer here.

I do want Clay happy though....

OK, officially this chat is done. The thread will stay open for any last minute additional comments, but for the most part, we're finished! Tomorrow -- round two!!!!

Man, I missed the pregnant rumor too -- athough was this the one that Clay mentioned during the Christmas tour? I remember that -- just watched the clip on my work computer again today.

See -- obsessed!

The fan fic, with people like Tyra or Kelly, doesn't bother me. What bothers me is when people try to ferret out the personal details of people in his inner circle, or worse, when they start making judgements about women on the assumption that Clay's involved with them.

Oh God, yes, that's it!

I think the key, as wandacleo alluded to, is "lighthearted" shipping. I love thinking that Clay is "gettin' some" and that there's some person in his life that is making him happy. But...and I'm having a hard time wording this....I feel that some have to simply have Clay being with a woman just avoid "the rumors."

CG, Amaryllis is Clay's "second" grandma -- the lady that took in him and Faye when Clay was a young child.

Yes, I've practically memorized "Learning to Sing," why do you ask?

Hmmmm....I think the puppy thread has played itself out.

Therefore....

QUESTION THREE (and the final for the night....):

How do you feel about "shipping Clay?" Why do you feel that way?

Better, couchie?

I think my fandom has evolved !!! because if I had answered this "blowtorch puppy" question back in 2003, I could have come up with several things. And....if I had known back then a couple of the things that I have stayed with him through, I may have predicted those things would have ended my fandom. But....now I have seen the amazing way he has handled all of these things (the mess, the mandated CD , to name two) and my love/respect for him have just grown. So that now, I cannot envision anything that would end my fandom for him. Even if he stopped singing and ran for office ........... I would probably move to NC and join his campaign !!

I love this answer -- and welcome to the FCA world MyMOAM2!

Six minutes until the final question of the night.....

What would you considered a "blowtorched puppy" -- in other words, what could Clay do that would make you stop being a fan?

Stop singing completely. That's about it.

You know, and you can kill me for this, but even that wouldn't do it for me. I enjoy his humor too much. Sure, I love the voice, but his ability to make me laugh would still keep me around even if he never sang another note.

Only blowtorched puppy I can think of (besides really horrible criminal activity - not the cool kind like in "It Takes A Thief" cause that is naughtily hot) is if he told me to "fuck off" to my face. Otherwise I'm good.

Actually, the thought of him doing that to my face makes me all kind of hawt.

I think the "blowtorched puppy" question is a very interesting one, if one looks deep into oneself. For me, I think it would be that he'd have to be arrested and convicted for a major crime -- murder, for example. Not that I think that would happen though....

But there seems to be a LOT of people that the least little thing, such as a change of hairstyle, means "everything is over." Of course, it's not, but that's what they say.....

I think the only poll I voted on religiously was the one that gave him the Fan's Choice at the AMA's. Worth every click.

And yes, the friends I've made are really the best part of this fandom in so many ways.

OK, I'm going on with the next question:

QUESTION TWO:

What would you considered a "blowtorched puppy" -- in other words, what could Clay do that would make you stop being a fan?

1. I have a part in this fandom? I think of my self as someone who slinks about in the shadows and is not noticed much.

BWAH!

I agree that my "need" for knowing things immediately has simmered down a bit. After last year, that was the biggest addiction I needed to break. For the most part, I can get by seeing a new picture 24 hours later. The only thing that doesn't fit that is when it's ticket buying season....

Your part in the fandom: how has it evolved?

I think in my case, my fandom has evolved because of the rest of the fandom. I used to identify strongly with one particular group, and unfortunately, would find myself "pooh-pooh"-ing other "factions." I'm trying my best to not do that any more.

As far as my "relationship" with Clay -- damn it, I don't. Never will either. I still think, to this day, that since I was a fan who really actually fell hard for Clay fairly late in AI, I don't have the "we MUST support him with everything we do" gene. I'm perfectly happy buying everything he does (yes, including ACAC *g*) and buying concert tickets.

Do you consider it a hobby or an addicition?

Depends on the day you ask me. Some days it's simply a hobby, especially when there's not much going on. On other days though....man, I'm all over the board, waiting for the next piece. (Fifth Grader day was a good example....)

How much time do you spend on your fandom?

WAY more than I should, I feel. I get to work, but the first thing I do is log on to FCA. If I'm "working" in my office, I have FCA up. I do my work, and get things done, but I do spend more time than I really think I should on Clay and the fandom.

Don't worry about typing slow, or having nothing to contribute....you'll find your way....

One minute!!!

OK, I've now got the time to start!

QUESTION ONE:

Your part in the fandom: how has it evolved? Do you consider it a hobby or an addicition? How much time do you spend on your fandom?

Are any ofthe pairs Clay AIken fans that met on the internet? Maybe from Houston - no, had too many concerts to go to this year?

Ooooo....could you see Solo and Scarlett together? They'd get the best deals on travel tickets, and enjoy the entire trip....with only a minimum of hitting. *g*

Ahem....anyone here yet? You've still got a few minutes yet....

For the record, our "chat" is just a separate thread -- I've provided the link above. Post just as you would on the main thread, except that we have a couple of predetermined topics. Also -- no more than 20 minutes per topic. It makes things go pretty fast and furious. I'm the timekeeper and moderator....

Thank you keldanker....you made me feel better. And I don't think it's the best thing he's done either....but I still love a lot of it...

Canuck -- cheese is soooo good, isn't it?

I've opened the Chat Thread. It's located here! The whole shebang starts in a half hour.....

That's harsh.....not About the other Xmas show/DVD. I must be the only one that did not care for it....sorry....

Sadly, for me at least -- your's is actually the popular opinion around here. I think only me and luckiest1 still watch that DVD every Christmas.

DAMN IT, I LIKED IT!!! And yes, I love Velveeta too. *g*

Chat in 45 minutes.

Oh joy....just because I liked ACAC, I get cursed with the top of the page. Hooray!

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OK, how long did it take you to write that? And...for those of us reading it....how long did it take y'all to figure it out? That's funny....

Well crap. If muski met zena in Houston, I must have at least seen her. Let's say we met by association...

For your entertainment - a demonstration of why Clay is good cheese vs.

Heh.

Damn it KAndre, warn a woman when you provide a link to something that frightening!

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You guys are cracking me up today. First all the Seussicals, then backwards writing. What's next -- "It was a dark and stormy night?"

Reminder -- chat starts in just over an hour. The thread will be opened soon, and I'll post a link then.

Since it's been mentioned in the Primetime TV thread, I'm posting here just to bump this to the top, just to let people know we have this thread. But I also have a question: has anyone heard anything about when TAR is starting again? It's not on the fall schedule that I can see, and I haven't heard anything lately. What's up with that? I miss my TAR....