#38: The man just oooooooooozes awwwwwness

[Couch Tomato]

weeeeeeeeeeeeeee thank you Lucky

Bottle.forgot to thank you for that hilariousness last night. Inspired!

[Gibby]

Thanks for the new banner - it's great!

Muski, congrats to Carrie and her team on the win. Way to go!

Heeee, bottle, I enjoyed the CITH pics and the 'lessons' for Parker. Very funny!

I've been super busy with all kinds of family in town the last several days. We had a big celebration yesterday, and had a lot of fun. Today is my younger daughter's 14th birthday, and wow, is she acting like a teen! I keep telling myself that it's just a stage. This too, will pass. I can only hope!

Much as I'd love some new clack, I do recognize that this is a special time for Clay that he can never get back if he focuses on his career right now. Those newborn days go by so quickly, and all of a sudden you have a surly 14 year old on your hands! So, I hope that Clay will take some time enjoy being infatuated by that little baby. All of the little coos, silly faces, movements and even little farts are so precious in a newborn. I miss Clay, but I'm glad he's having some family time for now.

[Couch Tomato]

Gosh, it sure would be nice if there was a Christmas tour. A few months ago I would have taken the totally opposite stance but I'm getting antsy to see him sing to me again. I will do Christmas. I will do a Feast of the Epiphany Tour if he wants to do something on a smaller scale. Anything!

Kareneh This cracked me up. wonder if I can squash it down enough to be a thread title LOL.

Gibby I love that last photo you posted...he smiles and laughs with his whole entire being.

I'd kill for a Christmas tour.

bwah and that wraps it up quite nicely. Thread title!!

[wandacleo]

I'd kill for a Christmas tour.

[playbiller]

Who would you kill? Can I make some suggestions?

[wandacleo]

As long as it's not SantaClaus.

I have a sentimental attachment.

[cha cha trusty]

Put me down for the Feast of Epiphany Concert, 1 ticket please!!

[annabear]

Put me down for the Feast of Epiphany Concert, 1 ticket please!!

Somone start some real fun and post about this over on the OFC!

[Bookwhore]

Well crap! I was anxious to get in here and post because I have opinions too! And thoughts and ideas and stuff. And they were astute and intelligent and articulate...but all you post hoochies have gone and posted all my opinions already! Apparently I don't have a single original thought in my head.

I'd never seent his before and nearly bust a gut laughing. Thanks!

Disclaimer: The following post does not reflect the opinions of FCA, its administrators, moderators or posters. It reflects my opinion and my opinion only. This post is not directed at any one person or group of people. The use of the word "we" is general in nature and is meant to imply 'some' or 'many', but most definitely not 'all'. This post is not based upon any real knowledge or scientific evidence or poll. I frequently talk out my ass.

I think there are many others who deep down are too but won't admit it. For example - the number of people shipping Clay and Jaymes, going back through old clack to find evidence that they are really romantically involved and maybe even secretly married. All this despite the fact Clay used the words "my dear friend..." in his blog announcing the birth. ..................... To me that indicates there is something about the whole thing they are not happy with and that seems to be the nature of the relationship between Clay and Jaymes.

I totally agree with you Claygasm, and I get what you're saying. Whenever I see a reference to a romantic relationship or secret marriage, in spite of Clay calling her 'my very dear friend', I think WFT?? I think the reason is that many people think that Clay having a child through artifical impregnation methods with an older woman is evidence that he is gay. However, if he's secretly married, then some people can think they really are romantically involved, they've been goin' at it like bunnies for a couple of years and have been unable to conceive . That puts a whole different spin on it, thus, he's straight. And sadly, there are some folks that would run for the hills if he was gay, despite their saying that it wouldn't matter.

Please read disclaimer.

Maybe, right this minute, Clay is holding that little tiny guy on his chest, over his heart, and kissing his little head.

I don't care about anything else.

I was thinking something similar yesterday. I was thinking about Clay kissing a fuzzy little head and it was definitely a schmoopy image in my head.

I really don't get why people will be disappointed with the fact that Clay and Jaymes have this baby. Disappointment to me indicates that you didn't get the outcome you wanted...

Well, many fans didn't get what they wanted. They wanted to be the 'chosen vessel'. For five years, many fans have been lusting over Clay, but realistically understanding that they were not age appropriate. I mean, how many posts have you seen in the last five years that included the words "if I were 20 (30, 40) years younger...."? But holy hell, now, after all this time, we find out we were age appropriate? And he didn't pick ME???? WAAAAAAHHHHHHH! Shit, if I'd known I was anywhere near age-appropriate I wouldn't have had that hysterectomy 4 years ago. Fibroids aren't that bad.

ETA: italicized portion posted in jest.

I know some of you are over the moon happy for Clay. I don't get that just like you don't get that I am not. But I respect your right to be happy about it. I just wish the respect was mutual.

How can I not be over-the-moon happy for Clay, when he is obviously over-the-moon happy with this "little man"? It's his life, and I want him to be happy. It's a no brainer, to me. Never mind the fact that I would be over-the-moon happy for any loving parent or couple who is lucky enough to deliver a healthy baby. Of course, I am one of those "baby people". Heh. I love babies. Always have.

I'm not really over the moon happy. I'm not disappointed or sad, nor thrilled, excited, or crocheting baby booties. I'm just pleased for him. The same type of pleased feeling I would have for anybody else that just welcomed a wanted and beloved child into the world.

I just love babies. Other peoples babies, that I can hand back when they start to cry. Regardless of their origins, method of conception or anything else, a baby is such a beacon of hope. Even unwanted babies from deplorable parents still have the potential to grow up and change the world and be beautiful people. Which is why I'm pleased about Clay's baby.

ETA: Everyone has to get perspective on their fandom and its place in their life. Some haven't done it. Others have so I can't group everybody together about what's unhealthy. 3 years ago I was maybe too involved for my own good. But Clay has now perfectly found his place in my life that takes nothing away from my own life. So I want to hear and can handle hearing news about this baby... like he has shared before about his mom, brother, grandfather, friends. Thank god because we've gotten some funny and poignant moments from him doing so.

This is soooo me! :F_05BL17blowkiss: I think that's why I feel merely pleased about the baby, and happy that Clay is happy, rather than having an emotional investment in the matter. It's rather nice to have a life again, it's only fuller and richer with Clay in it.

So y'all think the baby will travel with them on the tour bus?

Oh so do we need to add babysitter on the members designation???

:PickMe-1: Me! Me! I wanna be the nanny who's doin' the daddy in the laundry room while mommy's watching TV in the front room. Please???

Can someone make a "I wanna do Daddy?" emoticon?

[HeidiHo]

Can I ask what is probably a very dumb, but is, at least to me, a very serious question? My past relationships with the opposite sex have been pretty limited. I dated one guy before my husband, but not until I was 20 years old. I never had a lot of male friends when I was growing up. To those of you who have- was it possible to have a really close relationship with a male friend, without having it turn romantic? I guess I'm feeling that if I was that close to someone emotionally, I'd want the relationship to be romantic as well. How is/was it possible to separate the two?

I think this is why I have had problems processing the whole situation.

Not a dumb question at all. Sure it’s possible. I’ve had it go several different ways, though, and I’m sure I’m not alone in this. I have had the “When Harry Met Sally” angle happen to me – very close friends with a guy and then one day you’re in bed. I’ve dated a guy for four years, broken up, yet remained close friends with him for many years after. I’ve had guy friends who were never anything more than friends. I do find that if I find them attractive, the whole “when Harry met Sally” scenario is much more likely. <g>

Ansa... I have always felt that even if Clay wanted to marry Jaymes she might refuse cause of her age and maybe even other reasons. I have a friend who has been engaged for several years and probably won't ever marry cause she would lose an enormous alimony if she remarried. There could be lots of reasons for not marrying.

I think there are dozens of scenarios where he would refer to her as “dear friend” yet have it be something more than that on the down low; after all, the words “dear friend” do not preclude romance. The two things are not mutually exclusive. I don’t much care either way, I’m just of the view that those two words don’t mean that they aren’t ALSO something more. Who really cares though? It’s obviously a very loving, committed relationship. Committed for life, actually, because there’s no way I see Clay going the baby route any other way. So whether they are “romantic” or not is rather, well, superfluous.

Love the banner, Cindilu.

[playbiller]

Sadly, TMZ is claiming something about the baby, possibly a picture, But I will not give that site a click., It is probably another bad cartoon or insult. I am sure Jaymes loves everyone talking about her age. What woman wouldn't?

[jmh123]

If I don't know about it, I'm not going to be curious. YaknowwhatImean? In this case, dancermom just posted at CH that it is video of Clay, Jaymes, Jerome, and a not-visible baby (wrapped in a blanket) leaving the hospital, and if folks will stand by, there will be a rip vaulted so TMZ gets no hits.

[Bookwhore]

It's video of Jerome, hospital security and a nurse escorting Clay, Faye, Jaymes and Parker to a waiting car. The only thing I wonder about is if that's really the baby he's holding. The bundle is wrapped up and he's not holding it the way one would hold a newborn baby, and not the way we've seen him holding babies in the past. You know, close to the chest, protectively. It wouldn't surprise me if it was a decoy.

He looks great! Hott! Plaid shirt, khaki cargo shorts (surprise, surprise!) and long hair.

ETA: Jaymes is looking well, too. She was able to get up from the wheelchair without help and walk around.

ETA2: After watching it two three...uh, again..I've changed my mind. It probably is the baby. I like how he adjusts the blanket over it.

[Couch Tomato]

I just love babies. Other peoples babies, that I can hand back when they start to cry.

ME TOO! I agree with what you said that people thinking Clay may be gay is probably at the root of some things - including hating the whole entire idea of the older woman and how she became pregant. Hell I've read that very thing on fan boards...the whole well this proves it and I've been defending him all these years and he lied to us. But again, that is issues for them to deal with and it's all about their investment in Clay on a level that may be OTT.

To whomever said this earlier... I've said I just want Clay to be happy a lot myself. And I do. And this seems to fit the bill so I'm happy for him. Thrilled actually so maybe closer to "over the moon" Bwah.

Can't wait to hear some ancedotes and we will. It's real hard NOT to talk about some funny thing your child did or said or some funny thing you as a parent, auntie, did right or wrong. Looking forward to it.

[KAndre]

KAndre takes Bookwhore's absolutely perfect disclaimer and inserts it into the subliminal message machine that she is working tirelessly to insert into the banner...

Me, I don't have any problems with platonic relationships with guys. And if I'm feeling platonic, I don't care if they have a problem with it. Of course, if they are freakishly hot and I'm attractive to them in a nonplatonic way, all bets are off.

Babies are OK - but they have really poor conversational skills. And like peeing on people. I have issues with that.

Ten days to Hong Kong! ci di gin! I think. At least, I think that's what it sounds like. Maybe.

[muskifest]

Bookwhore. YOu said it. And I could've, but I just KNEW you were going to so I just waited so that I can WORD your whole friggin' post! :F_05BL17blowkiss:

Well crap! I was anxious to get in here and post because I have opinions too! And thoughts and ideas and stuff. And they were astute and intelligent and articulate...but all you post hoochies have gone and posted all my opinions already! Apparently I don't have a single original thought in my head.

I'd never seent his before and nearly bust a gut laughing. Thanks!

Disclaimer: The following post does not reflect the opinions of FCA, its administrators, moderators or posters. It reflects my opinion and my opinion only. This post is not directed at any one person or group of people. The use of the word "we" is general in nature and is meant to imply 'some' or 'many', but most definitely not 'all'. This post is not based upon any real knowledge or scientific evidence or poll. I frequently talk out my ass.

I think there are many others who deep down are too but won't admit it. For example - the number of people shipping Clay and Jaymes, going back through old clack to find evidence that they are really romantically involved and maybe even secretly married. All this despite the fact Clay used the words "my dear friend..." in his blog announcing the birth. ..................... To me that indicates there is something about the whole thing they are not happy with and that seems to be the nature of the relationship between Clay and Jaymes.

I totally agree with you Claygasm, and I get what you're saying. Whenever I see a reference to a romantic relationship or secret marriage, in spite of Clay calling her 'my very dear friend', I think WFT?? I think the reason is that many people think that Clay having a child through artifical impregnation methods with an older woman is evidence that he is gay. However, if he's secretly married, then some people can think they really are romantically involved, they've been goin' at it like bunnies for a couple of years and have been unable to conceive . That puts a whole different spin on it, thus, he's straight. And sadly, there are some folks that would run for the hills if he was gay, despite their saying that it wouldn't matter.

Please read disclaimer.

Maybe, right this minute, Clay is holding that little tiny guy on his chest, over his heart, and kissing his little head.

I don't care about anything else.

I was thinking something similar yesterday. I was thinking about Clay kissing a fuzzy little head and it was definitely a schmoopy image in my head.

I really don't get why people will be disappointed with the fact that Clay and Jaymes have this baby. Disappointment to me indicates that you didn't get the outcome you wanted...

Well, many fans didn't get what they wanted. They wanted to be the 'chosen vessel'. For five years, many fans have been lusting over Clay, but realistically understanding that they were not age appropriate. I mean, how many posts have you seen in the last five years that included the words "if I were 20 (30, 40) years younger...."? But holy hell, now, after all this time, we find out we were age appropriate? And he didn't pick ME???? WAAAAAAHHHHHHH! Shit, if I'd known I was anywhere near age-appropriate I wouldn't have had that hysterectomy 4 years ago. Fibroids aren't that bad.

ETA: italicized portion posted in jest.

I know some of you are over the moon happy for Clay. I don't get that just like you don't get that I am not. But I respect your right to be happy about it. I just wish the respect was mutual.

How can I not be over-the-moon happy for Clay, when he is obviously over-the-moon happy with this "little man"? It's his life, and I want him to be happy. It's a no brainer, to me. Never mind the fact that I would be over-the-moon happy for any loving parent or couple who is lucky enough to deliver a healthy baby. Of course, I am one of those "baby people". Heh. I love babies. Always have.

I'm not really over the moon happy. I'm not disappointed or sad, nor thrilled, excited, or crocheting baby booties. I'm just pleased for him. The same type of pleased feeling I would have for anybody else that just welcomed a wanted and beloved child into the world.

I just love babies. Other peoples babies, that I can hand back when they start to cry. Regardless of their origins, method of conception or anything else, a baby is such a beacon of hope. Even unwanted babies from deplorable parents still have the potential to grow up and change the world and be beautiful people. Which is why I'm pleased about Clay's baby.

ETA: Everyone has to get perspective on their fandom and its place in their life. Some haven't done it. Others have so I can't group everybody together about what's unhealthy. 3 years ago I was maybe too involved for my own good. But Clay has now perfectly found his place in my life that takes nothing away from my own life. So I want to hear and can handle hearing news about this baby... like he has shared before about his mom, brother, grandfather, friends. Thank god because we've gotten some funny and poignant moments from him doing so.

This is soooo me! :F_05BL17blowkiss: I think that's why I feel merely pleased about the baby, and happy that Clay is happy, rather than having an emotional investment in the matter. It's rather nice to have a life again, it's only fuller and richer with Clay in it.

So y'all think the baby will travel with them on the tour bus?

Oh so do we need to add babysitter on the members designation???

:PickMe-1: Me! Me! I wanna be the nanny who's doin' the daddy in the laundry room while mommy's watching TV in the front room. Please???

Can someone make a "I wanna do Daddy?" emoticon?

[playbiller]

Heh, for a seecond, I thought K'andre was stuck on repeat. But then she fixed it.

[Couch Tomato]

He looks great! Hott! Plaid shirt, khaki cargo shorts (surprise, surprise!) and long hair.

ETA: Jaymes is looking well, too. She was able to get up from the wheelchair without help and walk around.

I knew they would find them ...to many places to get info. But thank god Jerome is there.

[playbiller]

I will wait. You can't make me click on that self-scumbag site.

Can't do gossip.

I have a lot of unresolved anger with gossip sites, put too many people through too much

[Bookwhore]

He looks great! Hott! Plaid shirt, khaki cargo shorts (surprise, surprise!) and long hair.

ETA: Jaymes is looking well, too. She was able to get up from the wheelchair without help and walk around.

I knew they would find them ...to many places to get info. But thank god Jerome is there.

I think more than one papparazzo found him.....from the video you can hear the background sound of lots and lots of camera shutters going off, but no one yelling or saying anything. I was glad to see Jerome there, too. Funy, but I hadn't given any thought to how they'd get home privately...it never even occurred to me that Jerome would be there, but of course it makes perfect sense.

I bet Jerome is happy for him.

Ok, ok, I admit it. One peek at seeing Clay holding that bundle made me feel all schmoopie and happy and a little more than 'just pleased'.

[jmh123]

Disclaimer: The following post does not reflect the opinions of FCA, its administrators, moderators or posters. It reflects my opinion and my opinion only. This post is not directed at any one person or group of people. The use of the word "we" is general in nature and is meant to imply 'some' or 'many', but most definitely not 'all'. This post is not based upon any real knowledge or scientific evidence or poll. I frequently talk out my ass.

Can we steal this and attach it to all posts somehow??

[keepingfaith]

Boo-hooo, I don't have the software at work to rip the video. Hopefully someone else will have it. Apparently this happened yesterday -- and from the background noise, there were a lot of onlookers or other media there.

Awwww, Parker's little bootie is visible. Such a tiny baby -- reminds me of my daughter who was just over six pounds at birth and was just about two handfuls when we took her home. Clay looks mighty confident holding him.

[Couch Tomato]

Ok, ok, I admit it. One peek at seeing Clay holding that bundle made me feel all schmoopie and happy and a little more than 'just pleased'.

awwwwww

hee

and on that note... I"m outta here..probably will catch every bit of traffic all the way home.

[KAndre]

Oooooooooo dark long hair Clay!

[Bookwhore]

Boo-hooo, I don't have the software at work to rip the video. Hopefully someone else will have it. Apparently this happened yesterday -- and from the background noise, there were a lot of onlookers or other media there.

**melts into a puddle of goo at the sight of Clay holding his own baby**