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  1. I guess I want to say more after reading the comments here. I'm in a strange place, for me, as far as message boards go. I am a member of several but have posted mostly at CH. I was also on a private board that I got banned from because of my inability to fall into step with the admin there. I was literally cornered and they tried to force me into saying things I didn't believe or feel. Talk about some mean stuff. I could almost understand how some fans became hateful toward others and even Clay because of how they got treated by other fans and I never dissed Clay one bit. I LOVE Clay. I seldom criticize him or find fault with him because I believe people are who they are and he is a good and decent man. On this particular board people were always looking for haters and judging others, including whole boards and loyal fans because they spoke their minds. Not everyone likes what Clay does. People have the right to their opinions. I recently got very fed up about the drama that continually manifests in this fandom. It happens everywhere and it began to feel like a dysfunctional family to me. I came from one of those where drama was the status quo and I worked hard to get emotionally healthy. I keep my distance from my family of origin although I love them and I want to know what is happening with them. I decided that I was feeling the same way about this fandom and it got really activated a few times so that I found myself looking for a place to vent. I found that here a few months ago. But the boards still challenge my sense of peace about Clay and where I am in my appreciation of him. Because of my health issues and my need to experience less stress, I have been staying out of the discussions that get heated all over the boards. I don't want to be part of that anymore. I just want the news and I want to see the pretty pictures and basically enjoy my Clay fandom. When I started to see the reactions to that article I was very surprised. I thought it was an okay summary of the answers to the many questions she got from the fans. Some on that blog were accusing her of being a typical tabloid and making Clay look bad. I was scratching my head on that. I made the mistake of reading some of the boards and people were getting all deflated and bummed out because of various answers Clay gave. I don't believe she fabricated any of it. She matter of factly reported what he told her, IMO. When I came here for my regular reading of the board, I noticed some people of like mind and felt some relief so I posted. I hope that I didn't upset anyone with my comments. I've learned to keep my distance now and to just read for content. I guess I am much more content that way but I do appreciate the lack of monitoring people's comments here. We are all adults and I think it is much better to allow us to work things out than to shut things down. Thanks to the mods here. It is not an easy job. Back to lurking.
  2. Thanks for the sanity over here. I'm not getting into things much anymore and find myself in a wait and see mode. I know I will love Clay's new CD for the most part because it is new music from Clay but other than my own enjoyment, I can't get all bothered by the angst and speculations of the fandom. It's taken me 5 years to get here but I'm finally able to let go and let God where Clay is concerned. I know how talented he is and as long as he shares that talent, I'm there and I'm buying. I am also glad to hear that he is going to take some time for himself. After this Broadway run while making and promoting a new CD, I'm sure he needs a little space to unwind. I also agree that he needs some time to let the interest in his new project build beyond the fanbase. Wait and see is my new mantra. I'm glad you are all here and I read everyday. Just still needing to take space for myself from all of the drama in the ClayNation.
  3. I have been MIA for a few days but I wanted to let you all know it has nothing to do with this board. I'm a little burnt out on the message boards in general and taking a break. Sorry to see some upset here but from my travels around the boards, this is a great place with many different personalities from different boards. Just my 2 cents. And thanks for the laughs. Those "cowboys" were a hoot. Muski, as someone with severe RA, I never travel without an ace bandage to wrap my knee. All the other ideas are also good but a basic ace bandage will help keep stuff from moving around on you and give your knee some support. Just don't wrap it too tight.
  4. I could not agree more. Seeing one particular campaign banner here made me want to "run away" to quote some Spamalot-ese. Far, far away. ITA with both of you. This is such a fun place with so much Clay love going on and I appreciate it even when people disagree but politics is divisive and some have very strong and at this time negative feelings, myself included. JMO.
  5. Hannah also comes from good stock. Her mother is an accomplished opera singer and Hannah could have gone to Oxford or Cambridge according to a bio I read so she is very intelligent. Why yes, I do my homework. She is 5'11".
  6. Here ya go compliments of someone at OFC. Stagedoor/Hannah grabs his ass
  7. Thank you. Here is the direct link: March Playbill Here is The Pala link for Flat Clay: Flat Clay WISYS 070803_Pala_Banter&WISYS_spotlightlover_large.wmv
  8. I'm totally enjoying this game and watching all the goodies. I don't know what 3 favorites I have because there are so many. I'll try to come up with 3 at some point. I know one of my favorites is when he sang to flat Clay at The Pala. I don't have time to find it right now. Now that I think of it, I also adored when he sang to his Papa, Beautiful Star of Bethlehem. That makes me cry every time. Okay my number 3 is when he nailed the note at the end of AIW the night after he messed it up. The look on his face was priceless but really and truly, I love so many of his moments. I could watch him forever, over and over...wait...I already do. I promise I will come back when I have the time and energy to give you all the links to the above 3. hee, this is fun.
  9. PermaSwooned wrote: I'm not going near that one, heh! However, it might have something to do with those close seats you score. After all, how could you help yourself when it is all there in your face? Am I smutting? I don't think I do it too well but if PermaSwooned is going to do this to us well......some of your pictures have corrupted me. You must be one of muski's favorite photographers.
  10. I have no idea but I wouldn't sell it. I kind of like it a great deal. Maybe someday if I need to. I listened to that CD over and over and over again after AI2 ended and we were waiting for MOAM. I remember walking back from the mailbox singing "The blood that Jesus shed for me........" surprisng myself and wondering how that would go over with my family since we are Jewish. Yeah, he had me.
  11. Claygasm wrote: Hey, ya never know. I bet my copy of LWLHD will be worth a fortune someday if Clay continues on and becomes a huge star. I also see how valuable those old Beatles albums are in pristine condition. You just never know and besides, some of us are a little crazy, right? But truthfully, I just like to support Clay and buying his CDs does help to support him. Although I don't think the online fans can keep him going, we do help and we certainly did help the sales of ATDW that first week. I'm glad he was able to chart at #2 and I think we helped it happen.
  12. I always purchase multiples for various reasons and I always end up giving them to people who like Clay but haven't gotten around to getting the CD. I keep 2 for myself, one which goes in my Clay draw. I've got some great memoriabilia in that draw including a copy of LWLHD Vol 2 that I ordered from his friends during AI2. {{{{Couchie}}}}, I'm sorry to hear that your {{{{mom}}}} is not doing well. Hang in there.
  13. I'm really conflicted with this. I don't think I want to try to manipulate any of it because if it is going to be a success it will be a success. I'm not sure about any of it. We don't know how the label or TC measure the Amazon pre-sales in terms of marketing etc. I just believe everyone should do what they want to do and not get caught up with trying to make it number 1. I wish I knew more but I don't. JMO.
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