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Now that's a nice picture. Ah, yes, Janis Ian's Stars album - classic FD. Seventeen, sure. FD. But there's also Jesse and that other one about her brother, or somebody's brother, or some guy or whatever and a flag on his box or something. Very sad song. FD. I'll find the title. ETA: The song is Dance with Me. I can still know most of the words I sang it so many times while wearing that vinyl down.

Yep, Muski, I'll give you that one.

Now, that's not fair, Bookwhore. Sure, if you take that out of context it's a bit unpleasant, but it's just a metaphor. What about this sequence in the same song? My girl, linen and curls Lips parting like a flag all unfurled She's grand the bend of her hand Digging deep into the sweep of the sand Very sweet. Don't you think?

Treacle . Yep. Sad in that calculated way that the movie Beaches is sad. OK, I'll admit to crying buckets at that movie every time I saw it. I'm sure I will cry if I see it again. Sentimental usually neurtalizes the sad for me. It does something to the credibility, tears aside. Truly FD - 9 Crimes by Damien Rice. I'm sure there are more depressing songs than that one, but it's the first one that comes to mind. Or a certain chorus in Summersong by The Decemberists that made Bookwhore want to drive off a bridge, figuratively speaking, of course. (For you, Bookwhore ) . Truly, not depressing, though.

Ah, Exquisitely Sad and Fucking Depressing songs - my specialty. I look forward to the Top 10.

Must be a Phillies fan! Yeah...... That was a fun season. I was at the LCS winning game and forgot to go to work the next day. 3-0 so far tonight! JaMar? Passive Agressive? :29:

OFC? The main reason I will rejoin is for the symbolic act of it. It's Clay's Official Fan Club. I'm a fan. It's sort of a stand up and be counted thing for me on a personal level. I don't read the message board or the blogs, except for Clay's. I wouldn't miss Clay's blogs for anything. I also enjoy getting a chance to respond to him. Not that I hold any illusions that he reads more than whatever happens to hit the board at the off minute that he's there, but still. There is something about it that appeals to me. Crushing Sports moments...... I can hardly type the name Joe Carter.

Don't know. After all, sorry seems to be the hardest word. Damn it. But, love mean you never have to say you're sorry. That was lame, I know.... 'Night

But when are we gonna get to talk it over? (Is there a hissy fit girl here?)

Ducky after spending a few hours listening to one of the CDs you burned me, this just cracks me up! It would be angst-y, dark Clay! I know the feeling; I don't listen to anything else remotely like Clay - well, there isn't anyone remotely close anyway! So, like, a Aiken / Reznor collaboration would be up your alley? [Maybe without all the death and destruction and apocalyptic imagery and whatnot. ] Hee - why not? I'm all for the unexpected. But, death and destruction are really not my sort of dark. Saltie and company don't know truly dark (hugs to y'all). I like the contemplative, self-reflective, message-y stuff, with interesting lyrics. And some silly ditties thrown in. I'm thinking more Imogen Heap's debut CD (whatever it's called), and The Decemberists' Crane Wife. My favorites from MOAM, from the first listen were I Survived You and No More Sad Song, which I think is way underappreciated. Too bad they both have some lyrics that are hard to overcome. Yet, as I've said before, I'm addicted to Everything I Have. Go figure. Uh Oh - Top of the page. Seems that's a bad thing?

You know, I really don't have any expectations beyond what we know will be happening. I'm excited about the upcoming appearances and tour, and am looking forward to whatever music Clay will serve up in his next CD, whenever it happens. I long ago gave up the hope that Clay would produce music that matches my preferences, and why should he? And it doesn't matter. I end up enjoying it anyway. Like cindylu, I just want him to keep singing. And I hope he enjoys it.

Not to worry. I will give them some play. I used Angel #7 in my Intro Post. I love angels, but I'm hoping they stay out of Clay's song lyrics. :24:

Gulp. I don't think I've seen that particular picture! AMA hair was my all time favorite. Totally fabulous!

LOML ! :F_05BL17blowkiss: Great to see you! In case you don't recognize me ...... I'm you almost neighbor. New name, new mood, new fun!

Thanks for the great recap, Couchie! I love all the details. The feeling of a playoff game really painted the picture for me (another baseball fan here). I know that tension. He did great, didn't he? I'm with you, canuck - spoil me silly. Now I can watch stress free and enjoy it so much more. I can't wait! Sounds like he was totally adorable, as usual.

Nice, Clay!

I'm not at all nervous for Clay, but I've been sending some of these his way Positive ones, of course.

I'm ignoring you, bookwhore . Titch!

Hey, since I'm from Philadelphia, I like that pushpin. But really, I get tired of the seat drama. I've sat so many different places and have always enjoyed the concert.

Oopd. I think I put my into post in the wrong place, too. I'm bringing it over. I am the Clayfan Formerly Known As vjm. I decided to take on a new boardname here, just because everything else feels so fresh, why not me, too? My new name is actully a mistake on my part...nothing new. I meant for it to be quackyvee, but made a semantic substitution and quacky became ducky. It works for me. Quacky (with its ducky substitute) is an affectionate nickname from my youth, but I am not telling that story. Vee is a nod to my former board name lest I forget from whence I came. My Clay history..... I've been following Clay since his audition aired on AI. I will never forget that night. I was in my bedroom, doing some mundane task (packing books? folding laundry? I'm not big on details), had AI on in the background, but wasn't really watching. I didn't know much about it the show at that time. I heard that voice, dropped what I was doing, sat on the edge of the bed, enthralled, and that was it. I was gone. I thought he was 3rd best in his group of 8, but never doubted he'd be back for the Wildcard. How could he not? I was naive about things then. And WC Night - well, that's when I knew he'd be around for the duration. I started reading the boards early, by coincidence. I was out the night of results show when Julia DaMato was eliminated, and when I got home, I couldn't get to the computer fast enough to see if I could find anything. Not that I thought Clay was vulnerable. I just needed to read about it. I Googled AI, clicked on sirlinksalot, and found a whole world out there that I never knew existed. There was so much more activity on Clay than any of the others that I was never worried about him. Even when he lost, I knew he'd be around. The interest was just too great to ignore. If anything, my interest has become stronger over the years. The boards.... I followed FORT, TWOP, TTC, ATCA, but never posted at any of them. I found my first home in the HDD thread at RHT. I was all about the numbers :14: (There are some great angels here - yes, I am distractible) at that point. I avoided the rest of the board for the most part - too much drama for me. I joined the exodus of that group to CV, and remain invovled there with a low profile. There's a lot I appreciate about that board, and I will continue to support it, but I avoid the main discussion except on lighter topics. It's just too much work for me to think about what's OK to say, and what's an acceptable way to say it. I understand how that came to be and respect the intention, but it's better for me to stay out of it. I'm glad to be here. Thanks, JaMar.

I am the Clayfan Formerly Known As vjm. I decided to take on a new boardname here, just because everything else feels so fresh, why not me, too? My new name is actully a mistake on my part...nothing new. I meant for it to be quackyvee, but made a semantic substitution and quacky became ducky. It works for me. Quacky (with its ducky substitute) is an affectionate nickname from my youth, but I am not telling that story. Vee is a nod to my former board name lest I forget from whence I came. My Clay history..... I've been following Clay since his audition aired on AI. I will never forget that night. I was in my bedroom, doing some mundane task (packing books? folding laundry? I'm not big on details), had AI on in the background, but wasn't really watching. I didn't know much about it the show at that time. I heard that voice, dropped what I was doing, sat on the edge of the bed, enthralled, and that was it. I was gone. I thought he was 3rd best in his group of 8, but never doubted he'd be back for the Wildcard. How could he not? I was naive about things then. And WC Night - well, that's when I knew he'd be around for the duration. I started reading the boards early, by coincidence. I was out the night of results show when Julia DaMato was eliminated, and when I got home, I couldn't get to the computer fast enough to see if I could find anything. Not that I thought Clay was vulnerable. I just needed to read about it. I Googled AI, clicked on sirlinksalot, and found a whole world out there that I never knew existed. There was so much more activity on Clay than any of the others that I was never worried about him. Even when he lost, I knew he'd be around. The interest was just too great to ignore. If anything, my interest has become stronger over the years. The boards.... I followed FORT, TWOP, TTC, ATCA, but never posted at any of them. I found my first home in the HDD thread at RHT. I was all about the numbers :22: (There are some great angels here - yes, I am distractible) at that point. I avoided the rest of the board for the most part - too much drama for me. I joined the exodus of that group to CV, and remain invovled there with a low profile. There's a lot I appreciate about that board, and I will continue to support it, but I avoid the main discussion except on lighter topics. It's just too much work for me to think about what's OK to say, and what's an acceptable way to say it. I understand how that came to be and respect the intention, but it's better for me to stay out of it. I'm glad to be here. Thanks, JaMar.

What's DCAT?

Hat and skinny black suite, or no hat with skinny black suit? If your answer is "hat," then you really DID like the Motown stuff. *g* I don't know about the hats, but I know the Motown stuff. It wasn't that. I've never been a fan of Motown. I might have the timing backwards in terms of which came first, but the sequence of songs I mean is: Daydream Believer; Downtown; Can’t Buy Me Love; Sugar, Sugar; Happy Together; Solitaire

Hey, what's the story with the editor? I hope there is no counter, or I'm gonna have to learn to proofread.