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Hee - I'm hoping maybe a close[r]-up version will surface cuz there's a super-cute point/wink there that kinda gets lost. The boy defines adorkable.

This one is just for you bottlecap ;-) (clipped from Scarlett's Chautauqua 70's medley in which Clay is quite proud of hisself for copping a kiss from Ms. Casey)

Don't know about the cameraman thing, but most definitely hear him harmonizing after about the 3 minute mark (on the original sideways version anyway)

I would! Sign me up for the 80's medley. Maybe we should wait a bit though as (I think) there is still more clack to come from those who were on the road, etc.

I'm not worried-- the issue is "holds". I remember thinking 20 minutes was a long time to hold seats, and it was ten minutes for the other venues I looked at. I think they just need to change that variable, and probably have to talk to the ticket server admin to get it fixed. Ahh - good thinking, kimiye. I remember thinking it was a long time, too.

I may have spoken too soon - the button for Orlando was taken down and apparently there were some issues... Currently holding my breath to see if our (surprisingly) good seats really exist, lol.

It was the interviewer who was throwing his words back at him, and Clay was responding with "updates" -- I loved it. You can't box him in. So often I read that fans "assume" Clay didn't mean what he said in the past, and I think he did. I also think he's an evolving person who embraces change. My favorite type of person, actually. And, cindilu , we've never met, but for future reference you can be assured I never take comments personally. People that have tried to insult me with all their hearts and minds have failed miserably, because I'm neither thin-skinned nor particularly observant, so shooosh, right over my head most of the time! OMG, school has started. Big-time. Life changes again. That's good - I am just paranoid after all these years. I must say that ground[ctrl] and Team Clay did good - perhaps the smoothest presale I've encountered, and some really good seats coming up (not that I got the really good ones, but I've read others did).

Presale info has been added to OFC News page now. The sales will take place directly through the fanclub site (not Ticketmonster, etc). Please pray for we Canadians.

I really liked this guy's approach - he did his research. Even if some of it was a little outdated it was a great overview of Clay's life post-idol for those who lost track of him. And what a life it's been! UNICEF, NIP, Learning to Sing, Broadway, touring (thank god he loves it!). On the bolded - I can't recall the exact wording (eta: I re-listened) but the interviewer said something like 'you have to endure having your own quotes thrown back in your face years later.' This is something I think about often - how would I fare if everything I said when I was 25 (or 35, or in some cases, last week, lol) was recorded for posterity and then used against me later. Oh boy, I don't think I'd do so well. (Just to clarify... I'm not saying you are doing that kf - your post just made me think of this). I think the Clay of 2002/3 got a whole lot of life-lessons he never could have dreamed of and those lessons changed his (if not narrow, then perhaps a little naive) perspective on a lot of things. He is ever evolving and endlessly fascinating to me. It is both wonderful and terrible that we've been able to see him 'grow up' before our eyes. He may not be everyone's idol but he sure is my hero.

Somebody better get busy between now and tomorrow afternoon! Only two of those shows are even listed on ticketbastard. Ought to be an interesting day!! That Memphis PBS interview is amazing. Almost a full half hour of him talking - and very few fluff questions. Excellent!!!!

*staples headoverheels to the board* Muahhhhhh. Now stay here!! (and stop making me sniffle, k? )

Nothing less than 5 and a half hours drive for us Claynadians (at least those in my neck of the woods). That's a long drive at that time of year. I don't want another Erie scenario. Good thing I grabbed those Charlotte tickets when I did....at least I can get to an airport in 2 hours. Yeah, but Cleveland is a Saturday. Just sayin :clay: So now we only want him touring on weekends? Heheheh.

Yep, that about sums it up. (for the record though... it was to impersonate a lesbian (not that I dont' love ya, luckiest1)

This story about Cathy is what I was referring to in my (very brief) recap of the M&G. I was so hoping her story would be told because for me, it was really something special to see unfold. The subtle change in Clay's demeanor once he realized the situation was beautiful to watch. He was still teasing, snarky Clay, but just that much more gentle. I really did fall in love all over again in those few moments. The other very cool thing was the silent communication between Clay and Jerome (when indicating that he should go find the daughters). Jerome really never takes his eyes off Clay and there is no doubt in my mind that it wouldn't take more than that crook of Clay's finger for him to take you out. Also the 'take your t-shirt off' thing was me. OMG it was funny - I would have sworn that was what he said. In fact I actually leaned back out the door and asked him (laughing of course) to repeat it. I said dang, didn't realize it was that kind of meet and greet. He said 'you're gonna get me fired.'

Congratulations, Kim!! :kirtsun_05:

So... what time's the cellcert tonight? Oh. Yeah. Right. ::sob:: Come back, Claaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay.

Apparently we now know my price - a free breakfast coupon at Bob Evans. ETA: I don't see any clack of the opening FWW/TITN for Hammond. I SO hope it was recorded somehow (even just audio) as Clay really ramped up TITN.

What?? It's not every day Pinocchio falls out of the sky at your feet! It's a sign I tell ya! Not sure exactly what it's a sign of, but it's a sign! - - I can't believe it's almost over. Thanks, Clay and Ruben and company for making this another summer to remember. It really was about damn time, and we really are so damn lucky. I honestly did have the time of my life.

luckiest, how could you forget about Pinocchio???

Cindy, you know I have to share this with Sally. She will be so pleased for you. How awesome! Thnx for the recap. Caro Please do, Caro! He did say something like 'good for you' but I can't remember the exact words. The Aiken Fog is a powerful and brutal thing. I wish we could record these things. I really, really hope the other gals tell their stories.

Ditto to luckiest1 - the show has been well recapped. I'm sorry I didn't get to see the FCA peeps - I did see the back of ldyjocelyn's head though, lol. I did get to meet two wonderful lurker friends (as luckiest also mentioned), Grape4CA and headoverheels. Lovely ladies, both and ((((bigasshugs)))) for making a special day ever moreso. I had my fanclub meet & greet last night, and I have to say it was wonderful. A whole different experience than seeing Clay and Ruben together. Both were amazing, but Clay was so much more focused when it was just him and us (and Cheryl and Jerome and security, lol). The other ladies' stories are theirs to tell - and I sincerely hope they do, because it was really wonderful. I fell in love with Clay, the man, all over again. He is a genuine good heart and my respect for him grew even deeper after this experience. For my own part, I finally got a coherent sentence or two out of my mouth - and I am going to be smiling for a long, long time. He asked us each what we did for a living and I told him that I was now doing graphic design, thanks to him. He asked 'why thanks to me?' (with a slightly skeptical arch to the eyebrow) and I explained that my interest in it started by 'playing with him', lol - and that I learned I loved it and had gone back to school and changed careers (and thus my life) thanks to him. He said 'all that in the last seven years?' (all the skepticism gone). He seemed to be genuinely impressed and flattered and I was over-the-moon thrilled to finally have been able to tell him that without any sappiness or pretense. I'll never forget it! Hee - sidenote: When I said 'graphic design' - he immediately said 'oooh, what kind of design?? We need...' and then he got distracted by something and never came back to it. Damnit!!! (If you're reading, Clay - call me!!) BWAHAHAHAHAH!! ETA: My question was whether he saw any Spam Fam when he was in NYC and he said yes, three of them came to the show. I said we knew about Tom... and he said the other two people there with Tom were also from the cast. I wanted to ask specifically about David and what he was up to, but didn't get the opportunity. I wish we could be in Biloxi tonight, but I am 100% grateful and happy for the past 10 days - truly a highlight of my seven+ years of fandom.

Moi aussi. Aww, I lurves me some Tom. How cool that he's there to see his Spam Fam.

Oh boy! I can't even imagine the confusion that would bring on. Yikes. Good luck to all the attendees!

They were selling merchandise in Chautauqua after the show - but I'd be amazed if many people even knew about it. It was in the small booth outside and behind the amphitheater and we very nearly walked right past it without realizing. They only had the white tees with Cluben on the front and the dates on the back. Not sure if they just didn't have any more with them or if they are sold out altogether.

Have a great time tonight, wanda (et al). D101 - like you wouldn't. New jeans!! I can't believe we're coming to the end of this tour already. Five consecutive shows this week (starting last night) - They ought to be primed by Saturday!