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We were in the third row left, but I don't think we were very much farther from the stage than first row in Orlando was. I'm still kicking myself because I was SO freaked out after all the dire warnings about Hard Rock and the camera police that I didn't even bring my camera with me. As it turned out they were fine with anything but flash and could have had some primo stuff. Oh well. That was the first thing I watched this morning.... it was a great way to wake up! cindilu2 I just watched your video of Love Story, AMAZING!! I can't wait to hear that in person and see it for myself! I think that song along with UM and Solitaire just might be my favorites of the whole set(s). Thanks, shortyjill. It's intimidating to even think about taking clack when you're in the same car with Scarlett, LauraQ, MBLovesClay and goldarngirl, lol. Mine will have to do until theirs is all posted. I haven't seen another Love Story though. I don't think I could've taken clack of that in Orlando even if I'd had my camera. I was SO blown away by him - the sheer power he puts into that song is something to behold. Incredible doesn't begin to describe it. Sorry about the first minute and half though - first the curtain doesn't come up til about 45 seconds in (as it is planned to) and then it took me another 45 to find him and get focused as I was still trying to be discreet about it at that point, lol. I do have a couple more to post tonight, including the banter before Something About Us which was really cute.

Whirlwind few days - totally exhausted - TOTALLY worth it. I can't believe I have to go to work in a few hours. Wahhhh!!! I just had to post this for bottlecap though. Hello bottlecap Sarasota! (I have not been on a board for five days, so apologies if this is old hat for you already, lol)

I am just so happy for you, luckiest1. I don't think there's anybody I know who will be more excited for this than you!!! Our non-posting friend from NC has a question suggestion for you: Hey Clay, would you come visit me in the bighouse if I accidentally on purpose ran over some of your 'fans' with my pickup truck?

Congratulations to the M&G winners. I predict an exciting drive to Cleveland A W E S O M E !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You're welcome! Here's hoping it's only the beginning of an embarrassment of riches! The online CBC vid has been vaulted now thanks to gerwhisp. So nice to have the closeups!

A few more Clay takes the ice... Gorgeous boy! This is the frame as the flash goes off when he takes the ice... quite a view for him!

Some screen caps from the CBC online broadcast. Hopefully somebody will be able to grab the video. goldarngirl is working on it. *crosses fingers* I wonder if this brought back some good memories for him?

Weren't one of the Christmas tour M&G's post show? Couchie - sorry to hear about your mom. Long days for you, for sure.

:confetti2:Congratulations, Kim I hope you get to hold your new grandbaby very soon. ausdon, reports from Australia are truly heartbreaking to read and see. Sending warm, dry thoughts your way. Clay, in case you haven't noticed yet, January is a third gone already. Any time you're ready for that TnT promo....

Merry Christmas FCA!

This is what it looked like off my balcony at 8:00 this morning. Now you can't even see some of the cars, and it's STILL FREAKING SNOWING. They say at least another foot before it ends, maybe two. Same lot about two minutes ago...

He looks so damn good in white I want him back on Broadway.

So cute...but can I just slap the makeup person for ignoring Clay's natural skin tone? *SLAP!!!* There, I feel better. Bwah! If it ain't the clothes, it's the hair. If it ain't the hair, it's the makeup. If it ain't the makeup, it's the weight. If it ain't the weight, it's the clothes. One of these days he's gonna fool us all and get it just right. Good luck with that, Clay!

Ummm, I was with you! Good luck with the laptop - hope it gets fixed!

Thanks for the review. I was wondering how that movie was. How was Christina's acting? Definitely will put that one in my netflix queue. Tomorrow is December. The older I get the faster time flies. Happy Birthday Clay. Wow 32 Wasn't it just yesterday that he was 24 ? There wasn't a whole lot of acting on anyone's part in this movie (IMO) except maybe for Stanley Tucci, who was awesome as Cher's gay BFF. I would say Christina very successfully played a super-talented singer and dancer. Still enjoyed the movie very much!

Saw Burlesque tonight with luckiest1 and luckiestdaughter + friends. The story was predictable, but the music was outstanding. Christina Aguilera has some lungs on her! What a showcase this movie is for her. And Cher sounded freakin' amazing for 64 years old. Thoroughly enjoyed it!

Happy Turkey Day, FCA! I read on my homepage this morning that Billy Joel just had double hip replacement surgery. God, I'm getting old. Waahh!

This isn't new, right? Was it Memphis?

I think one of the most amazing moments of my fandom came when Clay appeared on top of the marquee after his first 'final' performance. A lot of us who had no prayer of getting anywhere near the stage door were just standing back and taking in the sheer emotional overload that was Shubert Alley that night. As it turned out we were in the best possible place to see it all unfold. Awesome!

Ahhh, Spamalot, how I miss thee. Love looking at those pics and remembering the wonderful times - truly some of the best memories I have. It still tickles me that this Canadian gal from Nowhereville, Ontario can give travel/accomodation/dining tips to people planning a trip to NYC. Thanks Clay! I recently saw the road show of Spamalot here in London (dunno if I mentioned that or not) and I thoroughly enjoyed it, even if it made me a little misty for our people. I still left the theatre with my face sore from grinning. On another note - went with luckiest1 to see Red tonight. Most fun I've had at a movie in a long time. Bruce, John, Morgan and Helen were excellent - and I even enjoyed Mary Louise Parker (whom I normally can't abide). Excellent flick!

I'm with you, bottle. A blog or some other OFC participation (Q&A) wouldn't cost him or us anything and would go a lonnnnng way.

Spamalot was a hoot - brought back lots of happy, happy memories. If you squinted real hard and plugged your ears, Sir Robin kindasorta looked like Clay. *g* It was a great cast though and a pretty faithful rendition of the Broadway show.

Thank you for the birthday wishes, ladies. Tonight I'm going with friends to see the road production of Spamalot! I am going to try not to compare the incomparable cast we had on Broadway and just enjoy.

I was going to ask for this but you're already ahead of me. I can't wait to watch it. Thank you!! You're welcome! Just FYI if you watch on youtube - it's an HQ file I uploaded so it might take a while to load.

Thank you Fear, and Caro - Here is a download if anybody wants.