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KAndre, do you have any idea when you'll know what tickets you get? My group is wondering if they should still try the phone route as well.

First of all, PerusingOne -- get your butt over to the Main thread and introduce yourself! The more the merrier! Secondly, I just discovered that I'm in a teleconference meeting at 9:00 a.m.! CRAP! I may not be able to dial in right at 10:00 a.m. CRAP! Did I say CRAP?? :Tour4:

georgiaclay, glad to see you among the living. Hope you feel up to getting to Texas, because I'd love to meet you! And if you can't make it -- that's OK too. We'll meet someday, and dream of Clay. Thanks play for the AI1 episode. I remember Kelly blowing me out of the water with SLTT, and now I can relive it, along with the rest. And cindilu2, that was a wonderful montage! Thanks! 'night all.

OMG. I think I need a cigarette. Best. Description. Ever. Welcome to all the newbies! I'm so loving this place today...unfortunately, I've just had to skim a bunch, becuase I'm dead tired! 6 hours total in the car to visit my Mom (she's doing well, although she's of course not happy to be in a nursing home). Dinner time was great though, because I got to eeeeee and squeeee over Clay, lament the fact that Clay hasn't played St. Louis in far too long, and roll my eyes over the poddie theories with atinal! She is a sweetheart! (Dearie, we'll see Clay this summer together, I have high hopes for that....) This must have been FCA get-together day! Hope the NoCal girls are having a great time! Happy birthday JennaZ! :bday2: Off to download the montage... Oh, and to the newbie who posted that adorable picture of Clay after singing Mack the Knife (was is keepingfaith or lightmyfire....I'm too lazy to look at the moment)...THANK YOU. Totally cute, and I loved that performance.

EEEEEEEEEE! Newbies! Welcome keepingfaith -- we'll have to try and meet sometime during the Texas concerts! And welcome to lightmyfire too. I can tell from both your introductory posts that I'm gonna like you guys. A lot. Looking forward to getting to know you so much more, and sharing the fun known as Clay Aiken with you!

One more thing to add before I leave for Mom's (and seeing atinal, EEE!).... You know, Clay singing Moon River could be exactly as some are worried it to be -- lush strings, phrasing as Andy Williams would do it. Heck, he may even wear the sweater. He may also change it up, as he did with HYCA on ATDW. The thing is -- WE JUST DON'T KNOW. There's lots of worry about what COULD happen. Why do this? I mean really, it's just a song people! If someone is THAT worried about how Clay will be singing songs, I just feel that maybe, just maybe, they need to re-examine how invested they are. And I say that as someone who is pretty damn invested in Clay -- but I'm also invested in having Clay be happy, and thus, around for a long time to come. Gotta run....

Claygasm, thanks for those YouTube links. I'm a fan of REM, and didn't realize that they'd sung Moon River! Stipe's voice really isn't quite up to singing a song like that, but the simple arrangement was outstanding, and I'd love to hear Clay sing that song like that. More on this later... Put SOME country back into the mix, and you're me. I love stuff like the soundtrack to "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" Could we add this as the tag line to our next thread? So very true. And I think that's why I love him so -- I love him messing with my head like that. He likes curve balls, designed to make people say "HUH?" And I frequently get whiplash from the way he changes gears, especially in his shows. But that's OK, I have good insurance. This would be a great tagline too....because I think it sums up the feelings of a great number of people here. Fantastic rant. And this series of sentences is perfect. As is this series of sentences. Do I get in trouble if I just follow people around and WORD them? Oh wait, I'm an admin. I suppose I could get by with that. *g* :TourExcite: :TourExcite: :TourExcite: :TourExcite: :TourExcite:

Yes, I agree with you that the man seems to be an "old soul." (I think that's diva's line..) He's said time and time again that he likes to sing songs with good melodies. Well, Moon River certainly qualifies to that definition for me. Are there "rock" songs that fit that definition too? Sure...but not this time, it sounds like to me. I'd love for this, but sadly, I think that is not to be. I think there are plenty of people who are buying up tickets to as many shows as they can, and with certain expectations. If those expectations are not met -- they'll still go to the shows, but they'll also piss and moan a lot too. Unfortunately, as Jenna said the other day, the addiction to Clay Aiken is just too strong for some people. Off to bed. Visit with Mom tomorrow and then I get to have an early dinner with atinal! EEEEEEEEEEE! ETA: Claygasm, your post immediately above this one of mine

Going through his blog for thread title suggestions... How about "Best friends of a pasty white boy." couchie and KAndre will probably vote for that one. Here's another one: "Anyone got a Stetson or surfboard we could borrow?" muski got her laptop!! EEEEEE! Ladies, have a great time tomorrow.

j4clay, welcome, and thanks for pointing out that I have a terrible time keeping dates straight! I've made the correction. Thanks as well for hotel information!!!!! EEEEEEEEEEEE! Those sound like some good deals!

Claygasm, I emailed the lady at Jones Hall in Houston, and just now got a very nice reply from stating that she "would input my information for Monday." So I'd say email to at least get yourself into the system! :Tour4: :Tour4: :Tour4:

Congrats playbiller on the job, even if the timing SUCKS what with Clay and such. It's gotta feel nice to be needed. EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! I'm doing the Texas two-fer!!!!!!! I just bought my flight -- arrive on the 5th of July, come back on the 8th. Arriving in and departing from Houston at Bush International (it was cheaper for me), and then driving to Dallas for that show. EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! So, is the eHP ready to party with HeidiHo and I on the 5th? And then we'll be meeting up with muski and Claygasm on the 6th! eHP -- suggestions of hotels would be mucho appreciated. I agree with this sentiment, on all counts. It really bugs me how many are simply wishing ATDW away, because it doesn't fit into their own "box" (which I don't think they can see, per se). OTOH, I agree here that as much as I'd love for the concerts to stimulate ATDW sales (and I think it will to a point), I think he's going for awareness here. These shows really are a stroke of genius in a way, because of the aspect that so many of the shows are purchased as part of a subscription. Lots of not.just.us people. Oh boo. I would have loved to meet you Jenna. And I just realized that the two shows I'm attending are NOT outdoor shows. That's actually quite funny to me, because I think seeing Clay outdoors, with the stars shining, would be cool. But at least I'll stay SOMEWHAT cool in air conditioning! I think I mentioned this the other day -- ISY with an orchestra behind it will be freakin' awesome. I seriously hope that this happens.

I'm starting this thread, because I'm planning on attending these shows! Where should someone like me and a few friends (looks at Heid and Claygasm) stay in both Houston and Dallas?

Oh man....I didn't have a good night. I was a bit sleepless, trying to decide how to get to Texas (because I'M GOING TO TEXAS!!!!!!!!! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! :Tour3: ), so I was tossing and turning most of the night. 3:30 a.m. I awake to the sound of a boom. Sure enough, our power is out, and is out all along the block. Therefore, from that point on, I pretty much just dozed. Not good for working. Heh. But my priorities are definitely straight...I'm going to continue to look for flights right now and see what my best deal would be! And I'll get to meet up with the eHP, muski, Claygasm and HeidiHo! Anyone else??????

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! Texas! This is what I was waiting for! As much as I'd love to do the California thing (and get to meet Ansa, *sob*), I'd really love to visit Texas in July. Truly. So....what are the plans? Off to reread the thread here....can I share a room with someone? A car? Something?

I'm not even sure if that would be enough. I think he'll have to hire Jaime to stand behind him during the entire show with a sign that says "Buy "A Thousand Different Ways" today!" Oh, and he can insert that phrase at least 50 times during each song that he sings during the show -- you know, kind of like "Mr. Subliminal." Maybe I've convinced myself, Buy ATDW I've really been in love... Buy two copies Oceans apart Buy this album now Day after day... Give it to all your friends

Heh.

One is from cha cha trusty: muski also suggested a good one, coming from the blurb for the San Diego show: Claygasm suggested this one from muskifest, but I think it would have to be shortened *g*: So far, that's what I can find to take from this thread....

Are you trying to twist my arm or something here? Actually, I was just chatting with Ansa a few minutes ago....and I'm now suddenly leaning heavily toward doing the California three-fer. I may also be talking with HeidiHo about this too. Hmmm.... EEEEEEKKKKKKKK! The thought of committing to this right now scares me to death. But I really really want to hang with people I know and love, like y'all. (Not to say I wouldn't be hanging with people I know and love in the Midwest too, though....) Please tell me you're joking! Someone wrote a letter about Clay being mandated? See this is where I think his fans are actually capable of hurting his career. First off, he only used that term once, but it makes him sound disgruntled when he very well may not be. It could cause problems with RCA especially if he ever WANTS to negotiate with them on a new contract. It can also make him seem like a complainer and other labels may be more hesitant to want to deal with him. I wish these fans would stay out of his career and let Clay handle that! Grrrrrrr. Thank you Claygasm for saying this -- again. :bigemo_harabe_net-24: is how I feel after reading things like what is being said elsewhere. And then I feel like doing this: :109: Yeah, but how much ya' wanna' bet that whatever skater is featured for Clay's singing at whatever place at whatever time---the attendance is gonna be record breaking... AND our trusty Clackgatherers will, as usual, find a way to bring us back the REAL show----constant video of Clay's hawt gorgeousness as the VOX fills the ice rink. Skater? What skater? What would be cool if a pair of clack gatherers could pair up for this. If one could be persuaded to stick with filming the skater, the other with Clay, it would be neat to a side-by-side presentation. I know, hard to convince someone to stick with the skater when Clay is there. Hee. But one of my many favorite pieces of clack really doesn't have Clay in it all that much -- someone filmed Kelly during the last IT show, when he presented her with the flowers. It's so cute to watch her turn around and almost melt when she sees the flowers. Nope, not shipping. *g* ETA: *prepares for the catfight between Ansa and luckiest1*

Holy crap - swoon! Ice, melted; bottlecap, kilt dead. I had no idea about the Hurricanes thing, and when I saw the footage of Clay singing and skating, I almost passed out. :urhot: ETA: Ansa, I know Clay will just sing, but it's nice to fantisize about the skating just a bit... :F_05BL17blowkiss: I almost choked on my Coke when I found out that he sang and skated AT THE SAME TIME that night. To me, this was "Mr. I Can't Dance Worth a Lick," so I was pleasantly surprised when he pulled the skate/sing trick that evening. This is coming from someone who has terribly weak ankles and the thought of ice skating just terrifies me. Clay, I'm still waiting patiently for those dates.....don't make me go all Clay Aiken on your ass. *g*

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE for the Skating TV thing. Someone emailed it to me this morning, and suggested that Clay might be part of the Kristi Yamaguchi special, because she lives in Raleigh (if I remember correctly, she's married to one of the Raleigh hockey players). Like couchie, I usually only make a concerted effort to watch during the Olympics...but if there is nothing else on TV and I'm channel scanning and find a skating show, I'll watch. That should be fun. For some reason, I'm still not all that stressed about tickets, although I did have a bit of angst last night regarding Pala and "will call only." The California 3-fer is one I was thinking of going to -- still am, actually. But, at this point, I'm not going to make ANY decisions until I know a bit more. OK, so that might make me not decide until June. *g* But you know what? The kindness of the ClayNation will probably come through for me. If not....I'll deal. I'll still get to SOME show, I just know it. I'm glad to hear that the AI sign last night is pretty much being ignored by the fandom, or at least less angst.

I didn't see the show, or the sign -- but can it be taken this way: The guy holding sign (Brad) was still hurt after all this time, because Clay LOST?!!?!?! That's how I'm gonna choose to take it. If it IS the other meaning though -- I'm positive that RCA had something to do with. My fortune cookie at dinner this evening told me so. Well, damn -- I was gonna try to buy seats for the Pala show, on the chance that this would be my "trip." Now I find out that I can't resell them. Damn it. And frankly, I'm still floored at the people who think that Clay can't/won't acknowledge this album because he doesn't like it. Geez. REMINDER: Donate to the BAF through the 6 Degrees Badge (located here), and then forward your emailed receipt to Aron at the BAF with "FCA-Making a Difference" in the subject line. You'll help keep the BAF as the number one badge, and also help the FCA team! Go us! More information is here!

Well then -- he must be in Illinois today, because it's nice and green and warm here! Bwah! Heh. The detective skills of a few of the poddies seems to be slipping a bit. I think this concert series will be beautiful, gorgeous, and breathtaking. He'll sing, the strings in the background complimenting his voice perfectly. I cannot wait. cha cha trusty, I think Angela will take the female part on IWKWLI. How he'll do broken wings is another matter -- but I can't wait to find out. muski, that book does sound fascinating. I love true life stories, especially ones like that. Oh man, this is one of my pet peeves within the fandom. There are so many that hate Clive and/or RCA for "putting Clay into a box" -- when I see some fans doing the exact same thing, it's just a different kind of box. And left out of the equation is Clay -- what does he want? Do we really know? I've always said "I want for him what HE wants for himself -- no matter what that could be." cha cha trusty, I'm working on the Harry Potter series too, before the final book comes out!

bottlecap, you are making me this morning! But...pearls? Only the best diamonds for moi, thank you. Pearls are so Barbara Bush. I'm loving each and every suggestion y'all are coming up with, both for the Christmas songs and for the reasons why he was seen heading into a recording studio. The possibility that makes me the most excited is the soundtrack work -- I'm with Ansa in that I think that would get him a great deal of publicity. But I'd certainly be happy with a new Christmas CD as well. Joins the "I :::heart::: ATDW" club. But I think y'all knew that.

I vote for either "Gabriel's Message" (which Sting did a wonderful cover of on "A Very Special Christmas") or "The Coventry Carol." I'd also love to hear him do "Go Tell it on the Mountain" -- swooning over a gospel song isn't right, though, is it? However, I think he might stick with things, as luckiest1 suggests, by SCC or other CCM artists. I read the blurb for the Christmas show last night, and I just had to laugh. If nothing else, I think it fantastic that venues are so excited that he's coming back that they are spilling the beans this early. I get the feeling this place is over-the-moon that he may be doing a show there. (I thought I'd better add that "may" there -- things can change an awful lot in a few months, especially when planning a tour.) I know the frustration people are feeling, hearing announcements for a Christmas tour when the final dates of the summer tour aren't even out yet. I guess I just hope negotiations for the summer tour are going well, for both Clay, the venues, and the fans. I'm still pretty zen at this point.