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  1. 1. What should be the next thread title on the FCA board?

    • Clay Aiken ? I can?t imagine my life without him.
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    • Compromise ? I have learned to live with it?.
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    • Clay Aiken: not-ordinary, an acquired taste, likened to kitsch ? but has people talking
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    • Gah?and stuff
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    • He is such a grown-ass Southern-gentlemen type man
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    • I love me some Clay Aiken! He (soft) rocks! *g*
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I guess I was a little misleading - various hair styles and colors never bothered me that much - either for myself or my child - as long as it was clean and looked combed - hell, between the braids, twists, cornrows, spit curls, afro puffs and various shades of maroon or orange or blonds - that was just not a biggie.

Overdone makeup I have an issue with...goth? There's a time and a place and most of the time just not with me. But then again, I tend to just hate a LOT of makeup on principal. I was also one of those girls who looked the part of a good girl and thereby managed to get away with murder - camouflage is a good thing!

Heh, Diva!

Ok, I will look for Clay's next release with no restrictions but if he turns out sounding like Bjork, I will personally come and spank you all. Because I could never blame Clay for anything. Except the beard. I still can't stand the beard. The pointed, porny mustache was good though.

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I remember my mother saying things like, "If you only knew what you look like with that hair in your eyes." Or, "That skirt makes you look fat, honey."....

So I bite my tongue when the girls come downstairs in something other than my choice of attire. There are basic rules---no skin showing between shirt and pants, etc., no expanse of chest showing that makes it too obvious that they're girls...heh. And they decide the STYLE of their hair...Alex has experimented with temporary, wash-out hair color (a reddish hue that was actually pretty cool...and TEMPORARY!), various cuts, etc. She's lately liked doing the shock thing---bright lipstick and the eyeliner, etc.---but she knows that's only for 'fun' outings (not school or part time job, etc.). Carrie's not into makeup yet and she still would rather just throw on a tee shirt and sweat pants for school.

Bottom line: I'm all for my kids feeling okay about expressing themselves through harmless vehicles. I consider hair and makeup harmless vehicles. I don't include drinking, drugs, careless sexm, rudeness and theft harmless things, so if they begin to experiment with THAT kind of expressiveness, I'll become a bitch of a mother...

or is that a mother of a bitch?

And I'd say, "Is it July yet?" except that I'm so freakin' gross right now that I can't imagine dressing for a hot summer Texas day without crying.... :angry22:

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hmmmm so my neice is funny. She wanted to know what my shirt said that I was wearing. I said Clay Aiken. Of course she knows who that is. But then my mom said, yep Clay was on American Idol. And Miss 4 year old new to everything idol says very excitedly..."I didn't know that." I guess Clay was just some unknown relative whose picture was around and auntie wore his tshirts and that read to her on the Arthur series.

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post ho'ing to say: I have a Clay mix on my iTunes here at work and The Prayer from the Raleigh Gala came on.

Does anyone else out there think that Clay was oversinging bigtime in this song? The tone of his voice reminds me of the demos pre-AI...like a bull in a china shop thingy.

Not to be confused with the bull-type thingy I occasionally enjoy discussing.

ETA: BWAH to this, couchie!

I guess Clay was just some unknown relative whose picture was around and auntie wore his tshirts and that read to her on the Arthur series

(By the way, any chance we could get that laughing smiley among the others on the left? I like to use it but don't 'coss it's SOOOOOO much trouble to go hunt for it...heh. If you need to get rid of one or two to make room, it wouldn't hurt my feelings to get rid of the red-faced guy jumping on the computer. I can't remember ever seeing anybody use it!)

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post ho'ing to say: I have a Clay mix on my iTunes here at work and The Prayer from the Raleigh Gala came on.

Does anyone else out there think that Clay was oversinging bigtime in this song? The tone of his voice reminds me of the demos pre-AI...like a bull in a china shop thingy.

Actually, I think just the opposite. It seemed to me as if he was purposefully holding back in the song, so as not to oversing, and drown out Quiana. I think he let loose a bit more towards the end, though. It was a very small room, so I do think he was conscious of that, too.

I'd love to hear/see them do this duet again in concert. It really was awesome. It's too bad there is no video clack.

Hee, couchie, I have people who ask me if Clay is my son/nephew/relative all the time. Maybe it's because I have more pictures up of him than of my kids? :cryingwlaughter:

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I think Clay has over sang at times. I can't remember how he sounded on The Prayer, though. I think he let Quianna loose IIRC.

I watched the Travel Channel last night. They had a segment on about the best BBQ around. They had N. Carolina-Tennessee-Kansas-Texas representing. They did a history on each state and how they prepare their BBQ. Out of 70 points, N. Carolina's pulled pork vinegar BBQ, got 15 points. :cryingwlaughter: It came in last in the sample blind taste test from California cowboys. I could just hear Clay screaming, but, but, it's the bestest BBQ around. LOL Here is how they finished.

1. Tennessee-Memphis (my pick too)

2. Kansas

3. Texas

4. North Carolina

Then, later on, on The Food Network, I'll be darn if they didn't have another show about BBQ. N. Carolina again was among the ones discussed. I think they showed some place in Lexington and another city that is about 80 miles from Raleigh. I think the city started with an A. I didn't watch all of it. There is over 3,000 some calories in the amount that people eat at one serving. They also said that is 3 times more than the normal daily allowance of calories should be.

Speaking of Gothic. The subject reminded me of my mother's funeral. I was none to pleased when one on my cousins allowed her daughter to attend dressed like that, and carrying a coffin purse. Didn't blame the teenager for not knowing better, but was none to happy with her mother. This was not the place for that and I found it disrespectful. I agree with letting your children be creative and stating their individuality. Blue hair is harmless. This was just an isolated example of it being in poor taste. LOL

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Then, later on, on The Food Network, I'll be darn if they didn't have another show about BBQ. N. Carolina again was among the ones discussed. I think they showed some place in Lexington and another city that is about 80 miles from Raleigh. I think the city started with an A. I didn't watch all of it. There is over 3,000 some calories in the amount that people eat at one serving. They also said that is 3 times more than the normal daily allowance of calories should be.

:cryingwlaughter: Hee, on my current "healthy eating plan" (much preferable to that evil word "diet") my daily max is 1300 calories. *makes note not to eat any NC BBQ in August*

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Then, later on, on The Food Network, I'll be darn if they didn't have another show about BBQ. N. Carolina again was among the ones discussed. I think they showed some place in Lexington and another city that is about 80 miles from Raleigh. I think the city started with an A. I didn't watch all of it. There is over 3,000 some calories in the amount that people eat at one serving. They also said that is 3 times more than the normal daily allowance of calories should be.

:cryingwlaughter: Hee, on my current "healthy eating plan" (much preferable to that evil word "diet") my daily max is 1300 calories. *makes note not to eat any NC BBQ in August*

I don't think the calories were specific to the NC BBQ. Just BBQ in general has lots of calories....Every Summer luckiest1 I go on that Clay diet. Have to slim down and look good. On the slightest chance he might actually spot me in the crowd. LOL Not only that but I have to cut and color the hair, get some sun on my face, have the nails done too. Pitiful isn't it? :cryingwlaughter: I lost 10 put it back on and then some. Now I have to do it all over again. I've lost 5 this week.

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OOOH! Some new smileys!

:F_05BL17blowkiss: :medium-smiley-070: :clap: :me0:

I wish my kids responded to my requests as fast! :scream::cryingwlaughter:

Clayzorback, don't forget about shaving the legs! Gonna be HOT out thare this summer in them outdoor spots---gotta make sure the gams are smooth, donchaknow... :whistling-1:

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KAndre looks at the phrase "California cowboys" and looks at the Texas ranking and goes "hmph!"

California puts beans in their chili...and clearly got the 'q wrong! I forgive Clay's delusion as he's clearly been brainwashed...

luckiest, if you run around crazily in the Texas heat, I think you can have all the 'q you want - course, you may fall over dead afterward...

Once I got used to the tempo on caffeine, I loved the AI UM excessively too.

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Hee, couchie, I have people who ask me if Clay is my son/nephew/relative all the time. Maybe it's because I have more pictures up of him than of my kids? :cryingwlaughter:

I don't have a lot of "visible" signs of my fandom, other than two things: 1) I do wear my vast collection of T-shirts quite a bit. Of course, they have his name on them too, and I think most people who see me in them realize that he must be some sort of celebrity. 2) I have some zipper pulls that Beagle3 from the CH gave me. They are like those picture key chains, except they are smaller, and meant to be hung from a zipper. I have 4 of them on my purse (my purse has a LOT of zippers!). THOSE things are the ones that get people to say "is that your son?" And I usually just tell them no, that's Clay Aiken and he's my imaginary boyfriend. Some people get it right away, some people look at me like I'm weird. No biggie. *g*

Then, later on, on The Food Network, I'll be darn if they didn't have another show about BBQ. N. Carolina again was among the ones discussed. I think they showed some place in Lexington and another city that is about 80 miles from Raleigh. I think the city started with an A. I didn't watch all of it. There is over 3,000 some calories in the amount that people eat at one serving. They also said that is 3 times more than the normal daily allowance of calories should be.

That was "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" -- I love the Food Network, and I love that show. They did three places -- one in California (of all things), one in Texas, and one in Charlotte called "King's BBQ." What was interesting to me about that place -- they fry chicken, and then dip it into their barbecue sauce. It actually looked pretty good to me, although I'm not as fond of the vinegar based sauce.

I don't think the calories were specific to the NC BBQ. Just BBQ in general has lots of calories....Every Summer luckiest1 I go on that Clay diet. Have to slim down and look good. On the slightest chance he might actually spot me in the crowd. LOL Not only that but I have to cut and color the hair, get some sun on my face, have the nails done too. Pitiful isn't it? :cryingwlaughter: I lost 10 put it back on and then some. Now I have to do it all over again. I've lost 5 this week.

Clayzorback, don't forget about shaving the legs! Gonna be HOT out thare this summer in them outdoor spots---gotta make sure the gams are smooth, donchaknow... :whistling-1:

Isn't that amazing how gussied up we get for our Clay concerts? Nails done? Check. Haircut? Check. Legs shaved? Of course! Tanning lotion for me? Yep. Listerine breath strips in purse (cinnamon flavor)? Gotta be done! And so on. My hubby gets jellus. :cryingwlaughter:

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lightmyfire - which version of UM do you thing Clay oversang? The demo one, the AI one, or the concert one? I've always loved the AI version.

I just can't listen to Clay & Quiana's version of The Prayer. I love, love, love that song, and I was super excited to hear that Clay sang it. I downloaded it as soon as I could, but was underwhelmed. I guess the problem is that I've heard it sung by more classically trained singers, and partly sung in Italian, and that's how I prefer for it to be sung. I don't care for many of the vocal choices by either Clay or Quiana. But I'm glad that so many others enjoy it.

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Speaking of teen aged kids and over singing..

I am of the opinion that Clay over sang UM and yet it is my teen daughter's favorite all time Clay performance/song...she prefers it over Invisible, Broken Wings, Touch...

Hi lightmyfire. :F_05BL17blowkiss: Now that is weird. I thought he over sang UM on his demo tapes. Or maybe it was the looong slooow way he sang it. I liked the single version, though.

Oh yes muski. Must not forget the leg shaving.

kandre I thought that was weird too. I didn't know they had ranchers in California. LOL

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All you people gussying up for some pop star -- you must be out of your delusional minds. He can take me as I am or forget about it.

Hey Muski, we walking today or tomorrow? :cryingwlaughter:

And yep sorry Clay... I like barbecue with you know barbecue sauce on it... heee. I don't care where it comes from, Texas, Memphis, KC..it's all good to me.

Dang I have to update my ipod..really haven't gotten everything back in since the big crash.

Oh I think this is where I'm supposed to jump in and defend California. Yeah we have ranchers and cowboys..so there. hee.

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All you people gussying up for some pop star -- you must be out of your delusional minds.

Excuuuuuuse me, the man asked for my phone number! And credit card number! And sent me a preprinted faux autographed picture!

Delusional, my butt!

Yeah, couchie - you can try...the next thing you'll be telling me is that all y'all don't live in mansions and go to movie premieres and aren't on a first name basis with George Clooney...

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lightmyfire - which version of UM do you thing Clay oversang? The demo one, the AI one, or the concert one? I've always loved the AI version.

I just can't listen to Clay & Quiana's version of The Prayer. I love, love, love that song, and I was super excited to hear that Clay sang it. I downloaded it as soon as I could, but was underwhelmed. I guess the problem is that I've heard it sung by more classically trained singers, and partly sung in Italian, and that's how I prefer for it to be sung. I don't care for many of the vocal choices by either Clay or Quiana. But I'm glad that so many others enjoy it.

The AI2 version....but I am now going to get a caffeine buzz on as KAndre suggested and re-listen ...ROTFLMAO!

Ciao Clayzor...I am waiting 'round the bend .... :TourExcite:

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happy now Muski..hey Roseviolet..added one for you too!!

Thank you! Nice and handy now.

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How come there are so many angel emoticons? Hmmm?

:21: :26: :27: :16: :7: :19: :14: :13:

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BWAH I think I was overcompensating just a tad for all the evil ones I kept posting...you know the WTFs, EAT SHIT AN DIE, DO YOU BELIEVE THAT CLAPTRAP... and for what, nobody uses them. LOL..back to work!!

ETA

Forgot to say.DIVA...LOL at your Jesus joke..perfect illustration as to how a few facts can be used to prove anything you want it to.

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Oh I think this is where I'm supposed to jump in and defend California. Yeah we have ranchers and cowboys..so there. hee.
And let's not forget our HAWT, sexy COWS! Those cheese commercials CMSU! :cryingwlaughter:

Couchie, I'm up for walking both days, although today I might have to start a little late---got a dentist appt. at 5, then grab something to bring home for the girls to eat (Home-style cookin', Muski style! :whistling-1: )...Probably can deal by 6:45 or so?

UM? Yeppers, his demo version is way oversung, IMO. His concert UMs have been all over the place---some really heavy-handed, others sublimely understated....He seems to really play around with this song. Cool.

And Gibby, I have to agree with you on The Prayer at the Gala...I actually don't think they sound too good. Of course, the venue and all does have something to do with the overall effect; but I just don't think their voices blended well, and as I said, Clay really sounded harsh to me when he was reaching---too loud and too strained. The one part I LOVED, though, was his head voice/falsetto---whatever on one of the 'prayer' words. Ethereal...amazing....sigh.

ETA: OOOOH! Tonight is the season finale of HOUSE! I love House! :clap:

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YAY! Can't wait for the House finale tonight! :medium-smiley-070:

My favourite version of UM is the David Foster gala version. I luuuurves it. :clap:

I don't understand the concept of Clay Aiken oversinging. Does not compute for me. I guess it's because I love the glory notes.

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KAndre looks at the phrase "California cowboys" and looks at the Texas ranking and goes "hmph!"

California puts beans in their chili...

Just jumping in to say that I thought everybody knew that there aren't any beans in chili!! What they eat in California should be called something else, just not chili, as that's how people get confused! The way I see it, if you put beans into a pot of chili, what you have then is a pot of beans.

ETA: My favorite version of UM is this one from JBT Columbus. Alert, Alert, Sexy Man Singing:

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Just jumping in to say that I thought everybody knew that there aren't any beans in chili!! What they eat in California should be called something else, just not chili, as that's how people get confused! The way I see it, if you put beans into a pot of chili, what you have then is a pot of beans.

:whatacrock: :cryingwlaughter:

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