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GOOD MORNING
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It appears from the looks of the amount of people posting lately, we will be on page 1 for a longggg time.
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I AM HERE. ;D
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I AM HERE TOO GLORY
Rosemary
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good to see you rosemary how are you sweetheart. :-*
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Well NY is a little warmer today- the temps have been ridiculous. I need Clay to come and warm me up!!
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I am here. Spent today doing nothing but reading. I like those days.
But I am totally sick of winter.
Gwenn
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Hi to everyone. I am good GLORY and I always look forward to your posts.
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I am here everyday lurking. :) 1st place I come too when I get online.
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Good Morning ~ Wonder if this will be the day Clay files ? I'm not going to hold my breath, I have to much to do today ;D
Hope everyone has a great day.
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DHs Mom got her wrist splint,and boot removed. Now she is trying to figure out how to "escape" the nursing home. :) Can't keep a good woman down! Her 100th B/D will be June 14 (Flag Day)
I have NEVER in the 52 yrs I have been married have ever heard MIL say a curse word,but yesterday she told her DD "that she wanted the "hell"out of that place. Too funny!
Tomorrow DH & I will have been married for 53 years. That is hard to believe. I was robbed from the cradle,I tell you. Believe that ,and I'll sell you a bridge in Brooklyn :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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WHICH BRIDGE ARE YOU SELLING MARLENE I HOPE IT IS NOT THE ONE THAT IS CAUSING SO MUCH CONTROVERSY ;D ;D
THE ONLY WORD MY GRAMDMA USED TO SAY IS SH**. i would howl at that she was prim and proper, but when she cut loose you hear her all over the state. :-\
hope she can go home. :-*
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CONGRATS ON YOUR ANNIVERSARY ROGER IS A LUCKY MAN I HOPE HE KNOWS THAT :-*
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CONGRATS MARLENE AND ROGER.!!!!!!!
GLORY--YOU ARE TOO MUCH. ;D ;D ;D
GWENN
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Congratulations, Marlene and Roger! ;D
Also, happy belated birthday, Tiffany! ;D
Hope everyone's doing ok.
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Hi MICKI! Hope you're doing OK, as well. I'm plugging along. Life is just one damn thing after the other, though. :-\
Belated congratulations to Marlene and Roger on your ?? wedding anniversary!
EDIT: Clay content: Who???
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Thanks for all the congratulations on our anniversary
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I FEEL SAD LIKE LOSING A PART OF MY HEART, 10 YEARS I REALLY THINK HE COULD HAVE HANDLED THIS BETTER HE SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST SAID GOODBYE INSTEAD OF A BLOG THAT MADE NO SENSE AT THE TIME, BUT NO SENSE IN BEATING A DEAD HORSE SO TO SPEAK.
I EXPECTED IT YEARS AGO BUT I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN READY THEN EITHER I SUPPOSE.
I MET SOME AMAZING PEOPLE ON THIS SITE, HAD SOME ADVENTURES, SOME LAUGHS, SOME TEARS, NOW WHAT I FEEL LIKE WE ARE NOT A PART OF THE CLAY NATION ANYMORE WONDER IF CLAY FEELS IT TO. :'( I LOVE YOU ALL.
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THIS IS PITIFUL NO POST SINCE YESTERDAY MAKES ME SADDER. :'(
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GLORY - Hang in there! Because we are not sure which direction Clay will be going next . . . it can be very annoying. GWENN has used that word many times to described the unknown path that Clay is taking. ;)
IMHO, Clay is searching for something that will satisfy his need to make a difference. He has always indicated that was what he wanted to do. I am sticking around and hoping that he has success and satisfaction in whatever he desires. He deserves to follow his dreams. His immense talent should have continued to make him a star in the entertainment business. I feel that he trusted people who did not have his best interest at heart so there were many obstacles blocking a successful career!
He is such an interesting individual that I think we will still have many conversations/opinions/questions, etc. about his journey. The bottom line for me is that a young man with that voice (and so much more) will more than likely say "yes" to an offer on TV or Broadway or even something else in the entertainment business! He belongs on a stage!! He is one of a kind! 8)
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Barb,
After all the recent talk of him possibly entering politics, and his seeming rush last fall to tie up any outstanding "entertainment" obligations (fan engagements, for example), you really believe he's going to be on Broadway or TV in the near future?
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Barb,
After all the recent talk of him possibly entering politics, and his seeming rush last fall to tie up any outstanding "entertainment" obligations (fan engagements, for example), you really believe he's going to be on Broadway or TV in the near future?
SUNNY - I am not hoping that he fails if/when he gives a try in politics or whatever. I know he is an articulate and intelligent man but I think he will have a struggle in N.C. because he is gay. I wish he was running for something in Wisconsin!!! We need someone intelligent!!
Is it possible that he will miss the excitement of being on stage sometime in the future?? Don't you think that if all else fails, he would consider accepting an offer to do something in the entertainment field that would finally "validate" him as a first rate entertainer??
Good reviews are not enough . . . .to successfully score in the entertainment world, he needs the support of someone who is very credible. Just staying tuned . . . . . and wondering which direction he will eventually take!
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SUNNY - I am not hoping that he fails if/when he gives a try in politics or whatever. I know he is an articulate and intelligent man but I think he will have a struggle in N.C. because he is gay. I wish he was running for something in Wisconsin!!! We need someone intelligent!!
We all do!! :laugh:
I agree that it will be tougher for him to represent NC than it would other places. I think he's drawn to challenges...
Is it possible that he will miss the excitement of being on stage sometime in the future?? Don't you think that if all else fails, he would consider accepting an offer to do something in the entertainment field that would finally "validate" him as a first rate entertainer??
Being in politics is similar to being onstage, esp. the part about living under a microscope (which is why I'm a little surprised he would volunteer to undertake this as a possible career change). So, I don't think he would miss the stage, as he would still be in the spotlight--only now, the "script" would be about issues that are important to him, rather than songs and lines that someone else has written.
I don't see him returning to entertainment. I think he would feel it's a step backward. And unfortunately, after the valiant effort he put in for 10 years, I don't think there's anyone or any project that's going to finally "turn the key" for him. I think that, for whatever reason, he was blackballed. I believe it started with Clive, and spread from there. It's not about talent--look at Bieber, Spears, and all the other young millionaires out there. It's about power and money.
Kinda like politics. Good luck to him!
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DAVID FOSTER IS ABOUT AS BIG AS THEY GET I GUESS CLAY WAS TO PROUD TO ASK HIM.
CLIVE IS A PIG.IMO :o
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Pam, unfortunately I agree with you. If he's thrown his hat in the ring politically, (has this been confirmed?), he's left entertainment. And Glory, I agree with you that it could have been handled better with the fans. That stupid blog was a joke. I wish him well.
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Is the final filing date Feb 3? If so, that is only 17 days away. Wonder what he is waiting for,if he indeed is planning to run ?
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SUNNY--
THAT WAS AN AMAZING POST. I AGREE WITH EVERYTHING YOU SAID. HE HAS TO DO WHAT HE HAS TO DO. IT ALL BEGAN WITH CLIVE AND HIS NASTY SELF. AND WHEN I SEE WHAT AND WHO ARE MAKING IT BIG IN MUSIC TODAY, IT JUST MAKES ME SICK. JUSTIN B IS NUTS. MILEY IS A PIG. ON AND ON. CLAY JUST CANNOT MAKE IT IN MUSIC. KELLY IS SOARING---WITH HER MIL'S HELP. YES, SHE IS TALENTED BUT CLAY HAS MORE CHARISMA AND STAGE PRESENCE. REBA IS A FORCE. END OF.
THE GAY ISSUE IS NEVER GONNA GO AWAY. IT HELD HIM BACK IN MUSIC. I HAVE SAID IT OVER AND OVER. THERE ARE NO SUCCESSFUL GAY POP SINGERS AND NONE IN COUNTRY WHERE I BELIEVE CLAY REALLY BELONGS. ESPECIALLY MODERN COUNTRY. HE SO FITS. DARIUS RUCKER SINGS SONGS CLAY WOULD KILL ON. MANY OF THE SONGS SUNG ON THE TV SHOW NASHVILLE HAVE CLAY'S NAME ON THEM. INTERESTING, THEY HAVE A GAY CHARACTER ON THE SHOW TEARING HIMSELF APART ABOUT THE FACT THAT IF HE COMES OUT, HIS CAREER IS OVER. TRUTH IS TRUTH WHETHER IT IS UGLY OR NOT.
HE HAS AN UPHILL BATTLE IN POLITICS. I WISH HIM WELL. HE HAS SO MUCH TO OFFER. NOT SURE HE SHOULD HAVE ALLIED HIMSELF WITH THE PRESIDENT AT ALL. NOT SMART CONSIDERING HOW LOW THE PRESIDENT'S APPROVAL RATE IS. BUT NO POLITICS HERE. ISN'T IT INTERESTING THAT THE EX GOVERNOR OF SC WHO CHEATED AND LIED WAS ELECTED TO CONGRESS AND AN HONEST AND INTELLIGENT GAY MAN PROBABLY WON'T BECAUSE HE IS GAY. WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE?
GWENN
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Gwenn ~ I think politics is just about as "dirty" a job,as being in the music business.
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Good afternoon! Wow dropped in just in time for a new thread.
Happy belated anniversary wishes Marlene :)
So since I don't have access to this blog you guys have mentioned I can only assume there weren't any good news in the content? Is it Clay stating that he plans to leave the entertainment business?! Hopefully that's not true because he's still has so much talent to give.
On a personal note just want to share the news that I gave birth to my baby boy a week before Christmas. He was a month early but he's doing very well. We've named him Evan. On maternity leave until May so I'm trying to catch up on as much sleep as I can. Ava and Emily are getting used to their baby brother.
Hope everyone is well.
Jules
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Congrats Mama Jules! ;D
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Congratulations Jules. Glad that you & Evan are both doing well.
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CONGRATS, JULES
GWENN
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Congratulations, Jules!
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Congratulations, Jules-
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Clay was in Fayetteville NC yesterday,and there are two pictures of him on Facebook. Maybe someone can bring them over. He looks very handsome in his suit & tie..
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https://www.facebook.com/circa1800
Scrool
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Happy Birthday, dear Marilyn!
I hope it is a wonderful day, and a wonderful year ahead for you!!!
Woodstock :laugh:
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARILYN!!!!!!
GWENN
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MARILYN~ HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY. WE HAVE HAD SOME WONDERFUL CLAY ADVENTURES TOGETHER. JUST WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT THE FUTURE HOLDS . NO MATTER WHAT WE WILL ALWAYS REMAIN FRIENDS. I HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY, AND A YEAR OF GOOD HEALTH,AND THAT YOU CAN FINALLY HIT IT BIG BY WINNING, THE LOTTERY. :) ;D
MARLENE
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Happy Birthday, Marilyn!
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Happy Birthday Marilyn!!! Hope you will have a great day! Allayed enjoyed seeing you at any Clay event and hope Clay or not we still can! :)
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Happy birthday, Marilyn! Hope you enjoy your day.
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CLAYS TWEET TODAY
Clay Aiken@clayaiken
Dr King said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others "-This MLKDay What RU doing 2 serve others?
Sounds like future Congressman Clay speaking to me. What do you think?
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CLAYS TWEET TODAY
Clay Aiken@clayaiken
Dr King said, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others "-This MLKDay What RU doing 2 serve others?
Sounds like future Congressman Clay speaking to me. What do you think?
Oh yeah. I don't think he's gonna be tweeting about his friends' new albums or his favorite tv shows anymore.
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Happy Birthday, Marilyn! :)
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MARILYN - Wishing you a very Happy Birthday and a year filled with surprises!!
BTW . . . Especially "good surprises"! :D
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I had a weird dream about Clay last night. I dreamed that we were at a Gala ,and Clay started to do the "Dutch Auction",and someone grabbed him by the arm and said, "you are not allowed to do this anymore, you are a congressman". When I woke up I wondered if this could possibly be true ? After I have thought about it several times today,if he does run I doubt we will see him doing that at a Gala again. Makes me sad.
On the OCD they are asking for prayers for our dear Betty , Her DD Corina is having surgery today,and you can check out the post from Thea over there. Post # 903
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARILYN HOPE YOU HAD A WONDERFUL DAY. :-*
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Marilyn -- Happy Birthday to a great gal and good friend who deserves it. Hope you have a great year full of health, happiness and the best of everything (not sure about Clay though :(.)
On a serious note. Betty, I wish you and Corina the best of everything in what you are both going through. I hope Corina's surgery was very successful today and that she will feel better soon. I know this is very hard for you also so please take care of yourself, too. You will both be in my thoughts and prayers.
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Thank you for all the birthday wishes- I spent yesterday with my family, and my oldest son came over and spent time with me today.
I hope for a year following Clay, hoping he is NOT invisible- and that we see him frequently no matter what he does.
I know he will put his heat and soul into this, but I have a SLIGHT feeling that we will hear him sing again.
Question- can Congressman do Christmas shows?? LOL!!!
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So its going to start snowing at noon tomorrow and they expect 6-10 inches of it, with temps around 20 and a wind chill of zero.
Of course, it HAS to start when I am already at work! I hated taking 5 hours to drive home after the big snowstorm following Hurricane Sandy. I thought I would be stuck on the roads, it was so bad. Cars everywhere in snow drifts, including SUV's. To this day I don't know how my car made it, but I am praying tomorrow will not be that bad.
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Marilyn ~ Stay safe and for all those in the area to receive snow,the same to U.
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Happy Birthday Marilyn
Rosemary
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Fantasia on Broadway! She weathered the storm.
Want to start your day with a smile. YOU TUBE American Idol Season 5 Finale CLAY AIKEN.
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Yup- left work at 2:00 and took 4 hours to get home. Today our office had a late start at 11:00 but I started working at home at 9:00. My son just left from snow-blowing my driveway and he lost my car/house keys!! Searched all over- must be under the snow. I have a spare car key but I have to actually take it to the lock on the car to open it!!
Archaic!!! LOL.
I am sure when the snow melts we will find it.
We ended up with 15 inches of snow. ANd my wipers were covered in ice when I got home-could not even break it off.
Everyone stay safe and warm!
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We were lucky in Raleigh,only had a dusting of snow. The biggest accumalation was down Barbara's way. Temps are in the 20s and lots of ice on my car this morning. They had a 2 hr delay for Wake Co schools, the roads were clear by the time I picked up Rebecca for school. Marilyn, I hope you finally found your keys.
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STOPPING IN TO SAY HELLO. THE BIG NEWS HERE IS THE WEATHER. I AM SICK OF IT. WE ONLY GOT ABOUT 5 INCHES BUT IT STARTED AROUND 10 IN THE MORNING AND EVERYONE SEEMED TO BE LET OUT OF WORK AT THE SAME TIME. THE SLOW TRAFFIC WAS BAD AND ER GOT STUCK IN THE SNOW 5 MINUTES FROM HOME. MAJORLY STUCK. HER HUSBAND WAS IN A MEETING AND DIDN'T GET HER CALL SO OFF WE WENT. WE HAVE 4 WHEEL DRIVE BUT THE TRAFFIC WAS AWFUL. TOOK US 1 1/2 HR TO GO WHAT WOULD HAVE BEEN 5 MINUTES. BARRY COULDN'T GET HER CAR UNSTUCK BECAUSE I WOULDN'T LET HIM PUSH AND I CAN'T DRIVE SO ER HAD TO BE IN THE CAR. WE LEFT IT THERE. WHOLE THING TOOK 3 HOURS INSTEAD OF 30 MIN. SHE AND GABE GOT THE CAR THIS MORNING. HE IS YOUNG AND STRONG. THE GOOD NEWS---A KIND NEIGHBOR SNOW BLEW OUR WHOLE PROPERTY JUST BECAUSE. THERE ARE GOOD PEOPLE.
AND NOW IT IS SO COLD. NEVER REMEMBER A WINTER LIKE THIS.
HOPE BETTY AND HER DAUGHTER ARE OK.
ALL MY CLOSEST FRIENDS ARE EITHER AWAY OR GETTING READY TO GO. I AM STUCK HERE FREEZING. UGH.
GWENN
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IT WAS 4 THIS AM. BRRRRRRR, WORST WINTER WE HAVE HAD SINCE I MOVED TO KY.
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19 this morning in Raleigh,and is suppose to be colder tomorrow. BRRR! I'm layered up like a Eskimo.
Not a word from Mr Aiken..There was an article in this mornings paper about one of the Dem candidates running against Ellmers ,and he has raised over $62,000.00 thus far. He is claiming to be the front runner. Is Clay possibly trying to raise big bucks too,before filing? If he decides NOT to run,what do you suppose is in his future??
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Because Gwenn asked about Betty, I'm bringing this over from the OCD:
I just called Betty again - I knew today was her eye appointment (her monthly eye injection), but did not know what time (she is being picked up by Senior transportation at 12:30 her time - she is in the Eastern time zone). Since she is using Senior transportation, she said that she may not get home until around 5 p.m. She said Corina continues to have a rough time - Betty had hoped that she would be coming home tomorrow, but it does not look as though she will be able to do that now. I told her that I hope they keep Corina in the hospital until she is really feeling better - sometimes they send people home too early. She mentioned that Corina's doctor is sending her for an additional CT scan.
Cornina has had a serious intestinal surgery.
Clay content - he can be one irritating man, but he sure can sing. :)
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FRANKIE, thanks for posting this Betty/Corina update over here. I know several people here on CM are good friends with her, as well.
And yes, Clay can sing, but he can be irritating as he##, at times.
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It was just posted on WRAL.com that Clay Aiken is selecting a political team,and will more than likely file next month to run for Congressman in the 2 nd district. Killer good looking picture. Don't read the comments. They are not to complimentary.
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Good luck to him.
Anytime I read the comments posted after a news story of just about any kind, I'm disheartened at the lack of depth, intelligence, and/or compassion of the majority of those who post. Not only are these people shallow; they also seem to like to brag about it. :-\
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Found the article and pic. Dang, Marlene, you were right! ;D
AIKEN PREPPING CONGRESSIONAL BID (http://www.wral.com/sources-clay-aiken-prepping-congressional-bid/13322389/)
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Another good article posted out of Wash DC (Pg 87 CV)..Could not get the link to work... Also used a thudworthy picture from concert with David Foster. Sure am glad no one in the media has found that horrible Jenna Bush picture.
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I TRULY WISH HIM LUCIK BECAUSE I THINK HE WOULD BE SO WONDERFUL AS A CONGRESSMAN. I REALLY HOPE PEOPLE ACTUALLY LISTEN TO HIM AND NOT JUST MAKE STUPID ASSUMPTIONS. HE HAS A LOT TO OFFER.
AS FOR THE COMMENTS---I NEVER READ THEM. MOST OF THE TIME IT IS FOLKS WITH NOTHING TO DO. NEGATIVITY MAKES SMALL MINDS THINK BETTER OF THEMSELVES. MY MOM USED TO SAY, IF YOU HAVE NOTHING NICE TO SAY, SAY NOTHING AT ALL. BESIDES, THE ONLY PEOPLE WHO MATTER IN THIS ARE THE ONES VOTING.
GWENN
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There was a good segment on Clay tonight on the WRAL 5:00-5:30 evening news . They used footage from the interview that the thudworthy picture was taken from.
I will just say I know that Clay is happy,and I will be truthful, but I must admit I AM NOT..in fact I am sad. I WOULD RATHER BE GOING TO A CLAY AIKEN CONCERT ,THAN TO A HEARING ON CAPITAL HILL.
I wish him the best of luck ,and will be pulling for him to win,but all the people that have approached me about it,always make smirky remarks ,so I think he will have a uphill battle to deal with,but I'm sure he is well aware of that. I just hope that when he does announce that people will listen to what he has to say with open minds.
Guess I better duck now..those FROZEN tomatoes would hurt. ;D
Marlene
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Who here is gonna throw tomatoes, Marlene?
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No tellin' Sunny. I 'm just ducking to be sure. :)
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Greta van Susteren announced it on her show just minutes ago.
Here's an article from WASHINGTON TIMES (http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jan/23/clay-aiken-run-congress-democrat-north-carolina/)
I've read a couple of other articles. More than once, someone said they wondered if people would take Clay seriously. WHAT??? I guess they don't know Clay. This article wonders if the people who bought all those albums will vote for him. ;D Wish I could.
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On www.wral.com the evening news segment about Clay is on video. Scroll down to Clay Aiken prepping for Congressional bid.(under the picture of the evening news team) Click on that,and thud worthy picture will appear. Click on arrow on his picture.
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Thanks, Marlene. You can even see his freckles. ;)
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Not only freckles,but check out those LIPS...
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Not only freckles,but check out those LIPS...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v284/woodstock854/blowing-kisses_zpsbc09cf3b.gif) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/woodstock854/media/blowing-kisses_zpsbc09cf3b.gif.html)
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They have now moved the video to local news ,still the same site though.
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Clay sighting . He is in Durham, at the DPAC for the performance of ONCE. No picture!
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I SHOULDN'T HAVE READ THE COMMENTS :'(
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Glory I warned everyone not to. Most I read were stupid and disgusting. I sure won't be reading anymore of them. It is a shame people don't check out things they apparently know nothing about before voicing their opinions
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MARLENE SAD THING IS THIS IS JUST THE BEGINNING PEOPLE CAN BE SO CRUEL I CAN HARDLY STAND IT CAUSE I KNOW WHATS COMING, I MOURN THE BEAUTIFUL SINGING VOICE. BUT HE KNEW THAT BEFORE HE DID THIS I WISH HE WOULD CHANGE HIS MIND BUT I KNOW HE WON'T HE DIDN'T ASK ME. :o
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BOY, I LISTENED TO THAT NERWS REPORT AND CLAY HAS ONE HELL OF AN UPHILL BATTLE. THEY DON'T DO THEIR HOMEWORK IF THEY SAY THEY DON'T KNOW HIS VIEWS. OVER THE YEARS THE MAN HAS BEEN ON SO MANY MAJOR NEWS SHOWS. MADE SPEECHES. GEEZ. WHAT I DO NOT UNDERSTAND IS IF THAT AREA WAS REDISTRICTED--FOR OBVIOUS POLITICAL REASONS---WHY WOULD HE EVEN TRY? MAKES NO SENSE. IS HE JUST A GLUTTON FOR PUNISHMENT? OR, IS HE INTERESTED IN LETTING THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY KNOW THAT HE IS INTERESTED IN A POLITICAL FUTURE OF SOME KIND? I DON'T GET IT. HE REALLY SHOULD HAVE TAKEN A PAGE OUT OF HILLARY'S BOOK. GET OUT OF THERE FIRST AND THEN RUN.
GLORY--DON'T READ THAT CRAP.
GWENN
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Lynda Loveland and Mike talked a little about Clay's possible run for Congress this morning on WRALfm The Mike &m Lynda Show. She mentioned The National Inclusion Project,and talked about what a nice guy Clay is. They stream live so you may go an relisten to the broadcast later after they post it. They talked about him a little after 8:00, because I had just dropped off Rebecca at school,and had pulled in to the gas station. When they started talking about him,I of course had to sit there and listen. Plus the wind chill today is 0. I personally am ready for warm sunshine and a beach.. How about all us Clay fans(that can) getting together some time this summer, and renting a beach house for a few days?
On WNCN News WNCN.com they just mentioned about Clay's possible run for Congress ,and showed some different footage than the other stations have been showing. He is such a good looking man. I just wish I lived in the 2nd district ,so I could vote for him,but unfortunately,I do not.
Hope everyone is able to stay cozy and warm on this cold Friday.
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BOY, I LISTENED TO THAT NERWS REPORT AND CLAY HAS ONE HELL OF AN UPHILL BATTLE. THEY DON'T DO THEIR HOMEWORK IF THEY SAY THEY DON'T KNOW HIS VIEWS. OVER THE YEARS THE MAN HAS BEEN ON SO MANY MAJOR NEWS SHOWS. MADE SPEECHES. GEEZ.
Sometimes, they say that so they have an excuse not to comment on his views--although with a lot of so-called "journalists," they're just too lazy to find out what those views are. ::)
WHAT I DO NOT UNDERSTAND IS IF THAT AREA WAS REDISTRICTED--FOR OBVIOUS POLITICAL REASONS---WHY WOULD HE EVEN TRY? MAKES NO SENSE. IS HE JUST A GLUTTON FOR PUNISHMENT?
I've asked myself from time to time.
OR, IS HE INTERESTED IN LETTING THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY KNOW THAT HE IS INTERESTED IN A POLITICAL FUTURE OF SOME KIND? I DON'T GET IT. HE REALLY SHOULD HAVE TAKEN A PAGE OUT OF HILLARY'S BOOK. GET OUT OF THERE FIRST AND THEN RUN.
I wonder if he really thinks he stands a chance to win his first time out. He may just be using this first candidacy to spread his name in the political arena.
GLORY--DON'T READ THAT CRAP.
Truly! Hardly anyone with anything intelligent to say posts in the comments.
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he was mentioned on msnbc morning joe very nice THEY SEEM TO LIKE HIM ESPECIALLY MEKIA
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Just saw this comment on another board. Clay is going to be shredded like North Carolina pulled pork. I guess he is aware of this...and I think that Sunny may be right about his using his first candidacy as a means to get his name out there.
They are sure making some changes at the OFC especially for messages and when editing. It reminds me a lot of buying tickets for concerts. Codes,and hard to read letters,sometime numbers ,plus you must always click on a box saying you are not a bot. Lots of stuff. I imagine a lot of this is for security reasons to keep out the riff raff. They have still not fixed it so you do not have to login each time,and the chat is still not working... CTRL say they are working on it ,while they are working on making changes to the site.
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Just saw this comment on another board. Clay is going to be shredded like North Carolina pulled pork. I guess he is aware of this...and I think that Sunny may be right about his using his first candidacy as a means to get his name out there.
Pulled pork, huh? That's rather harsh. But I'm sure he's been advised on what to expect. In fact, if his political "team" has told him that he has virtually no chance of winning this time out--not surprising for a newbie on the scene--he doesn't have anything to lose, either. He can get his name and face out there, introduce himself to people through this new lens, and get his views known.
By the next time he runs, he'll be more familiar and maybe some folks will be able to see more than the fact that he's gay or that he was on Idol.
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Totally agree Sunny.
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Did anyone see The View today. They had Mario Whoever on and he was doing movie comparisons. Showed scenes from the new Chucky horror movie. Who do you guess they compared a look a like to Chucky? CLAY,and they of all things used his picture from TheSnowflake lighting. A lot of ohs, not to much laughter. I never watch it anymore but they had one of the Champions that was honored at the Gala. Some people will do anything to try and get a laugh. Even sadder is that Mario is also gay.
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CLAY IS TRENDING NOW ON YAHOO
Rosemary
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ROSEMARY - Thanks for the tip. I'm heading over there !
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I am SO sick of winter!!
And I did not win the lottery so I cannot migrate to warmer climates!! LOL!!
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SICK OF WINTER ALSO.
UGH.
IF AN YONE WANTS TO READ SOME OF THE GAZILLION CLAY ARTICLES, CHECK THE CH. TONS. GEEZ. HE CAN'T GET A JOB SINGING FOR ANYTHING AND LOOK AT THIS FOR A MAYBE.
NOT EVER BEING ABLE TO SEE HIM LIVE AGAIN SINGING IS JUST SO DEPRESSING.
GWENN
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I'm with you Gwenn about it being depressing not to hear Clay singing anytime soon, also this yucky weather does not help.
Marilyn~ You need to keep trying to win that lottery. Is is important in the scheme of things ;D You could maybe then become Clay's financial adviser. :)
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ITS 56 DEGREES HERE TODAY BEAUTIFUL BUT SUPPOSED TO BE 12 TOMORROW,JUST GOT BACK FROM GETTING MILK AND BREAD THE STORE IS EMPTY.
I HAVE BEEN KEEPING UP WITH CLAYS JOURNEY I AM SAD ABOUT THE WHOLE THING,JMHO.
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For what its worth, and its ONLY my opinion- I have no concrete facts or statements from those involved- I do think that Clay will sing again.
Who knows what the election will bring? There has to be a Plan B if he does not reach his goal. And if he DOES win, its two years. The way politics are, he may end up changing his mind after the two years, who knows?
Or- he could sing at the White House Christmas Party- and have it air on National TV- why not??
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I guess what bothers me about the whole thing is ,what will happen to the Gala? That has been one thing that I have always looked forward to,and to be with Clay friends,that have been made over the years.
Of course ,and I will admit it ,it is to also to see Clay. I definitely support The National Inclusion, but without Clay ,it will be hard to get enthused about the Gala.
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Not sure a singing Congressman would be taken very seriously...
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I doubt he will be singing while he is in politics. Not even at a fund raiser. Some on the CV are speculating there has been another secret concert. How do you get invited to these ? :laugh: :laugh:
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I doubt he will be singing while he is in politics. Not even at a fund raiser. Some on the CV are speculating there has been another secret concert. How do you get invited to these ? :laugh: :laugh:
You pay a boatload of money.
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How about a very small rowboat ?? ;D I guess it would be a plus to own a piano :laugh: :D
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How about a very small rowboat ?? ;D I guess it would be a plus to own a piano :laugh: :D
:laugh: :laugh:
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I NEED YOUR PRAYERS I HAD A MAMMO WEEK BEFORE LAST THEY FOUND SOME CALCIFICATIONS I HAVE TO HAVE A SECOND MAMMO THEY JUST CALLED ME. JUST A GOOD WORD AND THOUGHT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED, THANK YOU
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Will be thinking of you and sending prayers, Glory. (((G)))
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Not that it matters much at this point, but...
BROADWAYWORLD MAINE WINNERS (http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/2013-BroadwayWorld-Maine-Awards-Winners-Announced-Clay-Aiken-Keala-Settle-More-20140127)
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Glory ~ Prayers are being sent your way.. Hopefully you can get in to the DR. soon. It is important to do the followup. Maybe be nothing, but will give you some peace of mind.
Sunny ~ Thanks for posting about the results. I was wondering what the final results would be. Good for the cast & crew of Joseph.
Do you have your snow shovel out? .Looks like tomorrow & Wed will give us a reason to use one. Hard to believe after the beautiful day we had today.
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Not that it matters much at this point, but...
BROADWAYWORLD MAINE WINNERS
(http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/2013-BroadwayWorld-Maine-Awards-Winners-Announced-Clay-Aiken-Keala-Settle-More-20140127)
NO, IT REALLY DOESN'T MATTER ON MANY LEVELS.
GWENN
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So, he's almost out of time to be doing any more private concerts. I guess he's gonna declare next week?
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SOME BOARDS ARE COMING UNGLUED OVER THESE PRIVATE CONCERTS I HAVE A FEELING THIS IS GONNA GET UGLIER HOPE NOT THIS IS NO WAY TO END 11 YEARS OF A FANDOM. SAD BREAKS MY HEART.
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SOME BOARDS ARE COMING UNGLUED OVER THESE PRIVATE CONCERTS I HAVE A FEELING THIS IS GONNA GET UGLIER HOPE NOT THIS IS NO WAY TO END 11 YEARS OF A FANDOM. SAD BREAKS MY HEART.
Which boards are getting upset, Glory?
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SUNNY I WOULD RATHER NOT SAY NOT SURE WHO READS HERE I GUESS IT IS A MOOT POINT NOW BUT I WILL PM YA.
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Frankly all the talk about the concerts is getting old. I sure wish they would give it a break. What is done is over and done with. I am hopeful that next week Clay will be filing and give everyone something else to talk about,and end all the angst over the concerts.
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I THINK PEOPLE ARE UPSET BECAUSE CLAY HAS JUST VANISHED FROM US WITHOUT AS MUCH AS A GOOD-BYE FOR NOW. I AM OFF ON ANOTHER ROAD. PERFORMERS GIVE PRIVATE CONCERTS ALL THE TIME. FOR RICH PEOPLE. IT HAS TO BE EXPECTED. BUT THIS FANDOM HAS BEEN INCREDIBLY LOYAL TO HIM AND HE HAS SAID SO HIMSELF. PEOPLE HAVE BOUGHT DINNERS AND PRIVATE TIME WITH CLAY FOR YEARS AND NO ONE WENT BALLISTIC. IT WAS UP FOR BIDFS AT THE GALA AND NOTHING WAS SECRET. WE MAY NOT HAVE GOTTEN DETAILS BUT WE KNEW IT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN. SO IT WAS WITH THE PIANO. A GROUP BOUGHT IT AND HAD THEIR CONCERT AND SO BE IT. I WISH THE TIME AND DATE HAD BEEN SECRET BECAUSE THE WAY IT CAME OUT WAS CREEPY. SAME THING HERE. IF NO ONE KNEW THESE OTHER CONCERTS HAPPENED, THEN NO ONE WOULD HAVE THEIR PANTIES IN A TWIST. NO ONE USED TO GET TOO NUTS BECAUSE WE ALL FIGURED WE WOULD GET ANOTHER TOUR, OR ANOTHER PERFORMANCE, OR SOMETHING. NOW, IT APPEARS IT IS ALL OVER. HE PROMISED TO TELL US IF HE WAS DONE. HE SAID WE WOULD CELEBRATE MOAM. NOTHING HAPPENED. SO A FEW FANS GOT THEIR FINALE AND THE REST OF US ARE LEFT HANGING. FOR ME, THAT IS THE ISSUE. THE BULK OF US DIDN'T GET OUR CHANCE TO SAY GOOD-BYE, GOOD LUCK, AND YOU HAVE GIVEN US A GREAT RIDE. ONE OPEN CONCERT SOMEPLACE WOULD HAVE BEEN OK WITH ME. EVERYONE WOULD HAVE HAD A CHANCE TO EITHER GO OR NOT.
WATER UNDER THE BRIDGE.
GLORY--BE WELL.
AND ALL THOSE IN THE SOUTH, BE SAFE. YOU ARE NOT USED TO THE KIND OF SNOW YOU ARE GETTING.
I HATE THIS WINTER. EVERYTHING ABOUT IT.
GWENN
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We are expecting snow today, probably will be starting around six.They are predicting that Wake Co may get 3-6 in., Most schools were closed but the private school where Rebecca goes to let out at noon. I took her out to lunch after I picked her up, & now we are in her warm cozy house waiting for the snow to come. I 'm hoping it will hold off until I get safely home this evening.
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GWENN~IT MAY EXPLAIN SOME OF CLAY'S. REASONINGS IF YOU COULD READ THE LATEST TWO PMS THAT DM (AT CV) HAS RECEIVED FROM CLAY EXPLAINING SOME OF THE DEBAUCLE ABOUT SEVERAL THINGS, INCLUDING WHY HE HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO BLOG.
HIS LATEST PM, TO HER, GAVE ME HOPE THAT WE WILL BE HEARING HIM SING AGAIN. HE DEFINITELY HAS NOT FORGOTTEN ANY OF US. GUESS WE JUST HAVE TO BE PATIENT, AND SEE HOW THIS IS ALL GOING TO PLAY OUT.
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Can someone post a link to the PMs, or copy/paste the info? It would be nice for all of us to be in on what he's saying. ;)
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Thanks Marlene for saying that. Hope it puts a lot of people at ease. I read the post from last night but not the latest but what did he say about the blogging? I don't think he could ever stop singing even if he doesn't for a while and I don't see him say goodbye to us anytime soon. Just IMO. I don't want to be sad even though I will miss the singer and touring etc I am excited for him! Even if he doesn't win for Congressman I think one of the important things is I hope that a lot of people can take him more seriously and see the man that we see! :)
As for the people that get these private concerts well good for them to have the money for that. Very lucky people!
I just want to SEE him! Don't care where.
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Sorry Sunny~ No one has ever shown me how to cut and paste.now if it were a craft for a two yr old, I could show you some stuff. ;D Th ebest I can do is give you the pg & post #.
He did end his PM to her saying, Either way - I WILL, WILL, WILL find opportunities to sing for EVERYONE at some point. This year just limits my ability to do it any other way.
He also said that they had tried to find venues in Las Vegas & NYC but nothing was available for the months he would be free to do a concert.
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New picture up on facebook of Clay at The Detour Coffee House in Fayetteville NC.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=819...e=3&theater
Sorry~Doesnt work ::)
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Yeah!!! ;D And saw the pic. cute!
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I checked with dancermom at CV to see if I can copy the messages, and she said ok but ONLY if they are not on a public portion of the board, since CV is private and that's how Clay sent the message-privately.
I think that this board is not private so I can PM the synopsis to anyone who asks.
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I have not forgotten those that asked for the CD. I beg your patience, as this is an extremely busy time at work and I don't have a moment to do anything when I get home.
Soon!!! LOL!!
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Beautiful snow,very cold in Raleigh today. Most everything closed . The school children better enjoy their days off. because they will have to make up the snow days on a Saturday.
I did NOT have to work today,so I am just going to enjoy being in my warm house,and am going to make a pot of Goulosh for dinner,along with cornbread and coleslaw.
Could go out and make a snowman, but I will pass,and "chill" in my house today. ;D
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THINGS ARE REALLY WEIRD WHEN RALEIGH GETS TONS OF SNOW AND WE GET A DUSTING. STAY SAFE YOU GUYS.
GWENN
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We only got an inch here. Two days of warnings about "Snow-mageddon" and not much more than a dusting.
Now what are we gonna do with all this french toast??
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Hi Ladies - just finished cleaning off my car so I can try to go to work tomorrow. Our new boss actually closed the office today because of the snow. Eastern NC actually got more snow than Raleigh did this time. We got somewhere between 4-5" which is a lot for us. It is going to be single digit cold tonight and tomorrow morning but it's supposed to warm up some tomorrow.
I will be glad when the weather gets warmer because I am blaming all my aches and pains on the cold weather :o.
I have been so busy at work that I have not been here for several days and see that I missed a lot of things. Marilyn, I would like to have the link to read Clay's messages.
Glory -- please go see your doctor for a followup. I have been where you are several times and it is such a relief to get a clear report. I will be thinking about you and wish you all good luck.
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HAVE AN APPOINTMENT FEB 18TH THANKS BARB AND ALL :-*
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No school again in Wake Co tomorrow. The temps are suppose to be very cold tonight,and there is a winter advisory until around noon,due to possible black ice.
I just found out that I don't have to work again tomorrow either. Looking forward to sleeping in late in the morning. I did get caught up on the laundry today,cooked the goulosh,took a afternoon nap,and read. It was a good day.
Glory~ I'm glad you got your appointment.
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Glory, sending prayers and good thoughts your way.
I'd like to hear what Clay has to say.
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I just talked to Betty - Corina had her sutures removed today (30 of them). The doctor thought she was doing very well considering the seriousness of her surgery. Then, when they got back home, Corina began to bleed and they headed straight back to the doctor's office. The doctor said there had been a "bubble" of blood. They got Corina all cleaned up and squared away, and now they are back home. Betty said she has Cornina on the couch with a cup of tea. Betty continues to have computer problems - she said to thank all of you for your prayers. She will be back on line as soon as she can.
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FRANKIE, you have been so wonderful in keeping us I updated on Betty and her daughter's serious health issues. Thank you!
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Thanks Frankie
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FUNNY--
IF ANYONE HERE WATCHES BIG BANG THEORY, I HOPE YOU SAW IT LAST NIGHT. IF NOT, SEE IT ON DEMAND OR SOMETHING. EVEN IF YOU DON'T USUALLY WATCH, CHECK IT OUT.
THE GUYS WERE BUYING TIX FOR A COMIC BOOK CONVENTION. SITTING TOGETHER WITH THEIR COMPUTERS. COUNTING DOWN THE SECOND UNTIL TIX WERE ON SALE. REFRESHING NONSTOP. OMG, I LAUGHED SO HARD AND OUT LOUD. IT WAS EXACTLY AS WE HAVE DONE MANY, MANY TIMES. THE WORDS EVEN WERE THE SAME. IT IS A MUST SEE AND SINCE THIS FANDOM RIGHT NOW IS SO FULL OF ANGST, IT IS SOMETHING TO MAKE YOU REMEMBER SOME OF WHAT WAS SO NUTS ABOUT US. AND WHAT IS SO FUNNY IN RETROSPECT. LOVED IT.
GWENN
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Our GSs wife,Allie got rear-ended on the way to work yesterday.She has a concussion,severe whip lash and is complaining of her shoulders and back hurting. JTs insurance co. has been trying without any success to reach the other persons insurance co. Hopefully today they will be able to get this taken care of. The damage to Allie's new car is $4000.00. We are very thankful that it wasn't any worse. I asked her if possibly the person was talking or texting,she said she didn't know but she did remember seeing a big dog in the front seat. Please pray for her,and that the Drs will find no further injuries.
Gwenn ~ I watched the BBT last night,and it was so like the fandom trying for those precious tickets...Made me laugh.
There was no school again today for Wake Co students. Rebecca's school,which is private ,decided to go with a 2 hr delay. So it was back to work for me this morning. I have already dropped her off at school,and don't pick here up again until 5:30 because she has a swim meet. It's almost like having the day off...from 10-5:30. When I went out this morning at 6:30,the only bad road I saw was the one I live on.A lot of it, is shaded by large trees,so the road has not had a chance to melt..Maybe today,it is suppose to get in the 40s. WOW!
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FUNNY--
IF ANYONE HERE WATCHES BIG BANG THEORY, I HOPE YOU SAW IT LAST NIGHT. IF NOT, SEE IT ON DEMAND OR SOMETHING. EVEN IF YOU DON'T USUALLY WATCH, CHECK IT OUT.
THE GUYS WERE BUYING TIX FOR A COMIC BOOK CONVENTION. SITTING TOGETHER WITH THEIR COMPUTERS. COUNTING DOWN THE SECOND UNTIL TIX WERE ON SALE. REFRESHING NONSTOP. OMG, I LAUGHED SO HARD AND OUT LOUD. IT WAS EXACTLY AS WE HAVE DONE MANY, MANY TIMES. THE WORDS EVEN WERE THE SAME. IT IS A MUST SEE AND SINCE THIS FANDOM RIGHT NOW IS SO FULL OF ANGST, IT IS SOMETHING TO MAKE YOU REMEMBER SOME OF WHAT WAS SO NUTS ABOUT US. AND WHAT IS SO FUNNY IN RETROSPECT. LOVED IT.
GWENN
I thought the same thing Gwenn! LOL!
Big Bang Theory Convention Conundrum First 1:30 minutes (http://www.cbs.com/shows/big_bang_theory/)
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GLAD YO DID THIS, MICHELLE. WHENEVER YOU NEED A GOOD LAUGH, THERE IT IS.
WE ARE GETTING INTO THE 40'S TODAY!!!!!!! I HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF THIS WEATHER AND MY HEAT BEING ON NONSTOP.
TO ALL THOSE NOT WELL OR WITH THOSE CLOSE NOT WELL, WISHING YOU PRAYERS AND REGARDS.
GWENN
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I HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF THIS WEATHER AND MY HEAT BEING ON NONSTOP.
Me, too! When the temp actually gets above freezing here, we get freezing rain!!! ::) Our local weatherman started a "countdown to spring" today, down to the hour and minute. I believe spring is 47 days away! Can't come soon enough for me!
Here is a countdown we can all watch:
COUNTDOWN TO SPRING (http://www.timeanddate.com/countdown/generic?iso=20140320T1257&p0=418&msg=Countdown+till+Spring+2014)
And you guys on the east coast get spring an hour before us Midwesterners! I promise I won't complain about the heat this summer. (Maybe.)
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OH, WOODY, I WILL STILL COMPLAIN ABOUT THE HEAT, BUT NOT LIKE THIS.
:-* 8) ;D
GWENN
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I made it through the week all in one piece. We were closed Wednesday but I made it to work on Thurs. and Fri. The main roads were cleared by Friday but the back roads were not. Some idiots actually thought they could drive the normal speed limit and that made it more dangerous for everyone. I still have snow on my driveway and walk so I walk over in the snow in the yard to keep from falling. After the sun and rain this weekend I think it will be all gone.
Glad to see that Betty's daughter is home. Hopefully that will make things easier for both of them.
Marlene, sorry to hear about Allie. Hope she will be better real soon. Brings back memories. I was so lucky that even though I got a terrible hit, I didn't even get a scratch. Gave me a whole new respect for Toyotas.
I was very glad to see Clay's message earlier this week. Looks like we have a chance to hear him sing somewhere, sometime but I guess it has to be after the primary to see how far he goes. I guess that is why Lynda Loveland could not comment on anything Clay may have told her, because since she is in the media, she could not say anything about Clay without giving other candidates equal time.
Hope everyone is tolerating this terrible winter and that spring comes real soon.
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Thanks Barbara for thinking about Allie. She is still having terrible headaches,and her neck is really bothering her.
Clay's message last week really made me feel better too. Need to keep my Clay coffers built up, no telling where we may end up going after the primary. I saw in the paper yesterday that the primary would be in May.
It was in the 60s today,and is sprinkling rain. I wish you could see the car washes here, They are jam packed. I am going to wait until the wet roads are completely dry before I take mine. Right now my car is covered in salt from the roads. It was good seeing sunshine today.
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Interesting commentary in this mornings N&O. Kind of long but the last few statements made me laugh.
www.newsobserver.com/2014/02/01/3582739/christensen-clay-aiken-is-not.html
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I'm just having so much fun here by myself....
CINDY ~ THANKS FOR THE NEW THUD WORTHY BANNER..YOU DID GOOD AGAIN. WOW!
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CINDY ~ THANKS FOR THE NEW THUD WORTHY BANNER..YOU DID GOOD AGAIN. WOW!
I'll second that!!! ;D ;D ;D
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WAY TO GO SEAHAWKS!
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CHECKING IN. MORE DAMN SNOW. OMG, CAN THIS WINTER END ALREADY? SICK OF IT AND MOST OF MY FRIENDS ARE IN FLORIDA SWIMMING AND HAVING A GRAND OLD TIME. SO ANNOYING.
GREAT BANNER.
STAY SAFE EVERYONE.
GWENN
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Working from home. 5-8inches of snow- it has been snowing for several hours now and the roads are dangerous, per the news. A lot of our employees did not go in- why in heck does the boss not close the office, for crying out loud?
and I hear there is more coming on Wednesday. Gwenn, I agree, ENOUGH ALREADY!!
Hoping to hear something from Clays congressional camp today. Will he announce??? We shall see!!
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Goodness I see in the forecast that you gals up North east are in for some really bad weather. All our snow except in parking lots, (stacked up) is gone. We are suppose to be having a lot of rain in NC. throughout the week. Just as long as the temps stay above freezing then I can deal with rain.
This has been a really bad winter for a lot of people. I agree with Marilyn, Enough Already.
So far no word on a possible filing by Clay. Just wish he would hurry up and decide what he's going to do.
Hope everyone stays safe and warm,and don't suffer from "Cabin fever" :)
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WE ARE GETTING RAIN SNOW YESTERDAY HOPE THIS DOES NOT FREEZE OR WE WILL SKATE REALLY BAD WINTER NOT US SO MUCH I AM SO READY FOR SPRING.
THEY ARE WORKING ON THE WEBSITE HOPE IT IS BETTER THAN THE FAN SITE IF ITS NOT CLAY SHOULD HAVE A HISSY FIT AND GET A NEW COMPANY. JMHO. :-[
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I may be talking out of my hat but if Clay is going to have a website dedicated to his campaign, then ground control will probably not be running it, as they are an entertainment based company,
I think the OFC will remain but the URL will be clayonline.com. I think the political one will be clayaiken.com. Curious to see what it will look like.
Also, I am absolutely positive (IMHO) that we might hear something tomorrow. How, i dont know-but if he is going to declare he needs to do it soon.
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It is official!!! The N&O has a good article with Clay talking with a video and some pics! Like the one where he is sitting outside. Also Clayaiken.com has a good video of Clay explaining why he is running and you can contribute any money! Looking good! Shallow post out of the way! ;D Wishing him all the best of luck!!!
Www.Clayaiken.com
http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/02/05/3591343/clay-aiken-makes-it-official-he.html
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Marlene said that Houston Barnes is dropping out of the race to support Clay!!
I am so excited about the politician
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Just got an email from Clay. It's official. Great interview. Good luck. Saw on fb one of the other maybes dropped out and is endorsing Clay. Interesting.
Gwenn
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Time to go activate Aiken News Network!!
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HE SURE LOOKS GOOD THE VIDEO WAS TREMENOUS
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This is an EXCITING day. The news networks are reporting about him running on every channel here. It is hard watching them all ,but they are definitely using some killer good pictures.:)
I was so happy to see that Houston Barnes is going to withdraw today,and is going to back Clay. Good for him,Smart man.
I also liked in the article that he was taking a TEMPORARY leave from entertainment... YAY!
I also received a e-mail a few minutes ago called WHY I AM RUNNING,by Clay,and it asks at the end of the article to please consider making a gift of $10,$25,or $50 today to jumpstart our campaign. PAID for by Clay Aiken for North Carolina. Can't think of a better way to spend some money of this damp dreary day.;D Anyone else receive this?
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CLAY IS GONNA BE ON THE DAILY RUNDOWN TOMMORROW MSNBC. CHUCH TODD
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Clay will be on CNN at 2:30 today.
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Marlene,
Probably all supporters of the NIP and possibly all members of the fan club got that email.
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Sunny~ I know they did.
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<-------------Mimi with future NC Congressman,Clay Aiken ;D Couldn't resist!
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I thought the video was very good! He is so well spoken. I think it was wise of him to release this and it can't help but do him some good!
Hurray for Clay!
I don't know ONE thing about North Carolina politics. Does he have a chance to win?
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Woody-Loved what you said at the OCD and agree with you! :) He did say that his music career is on hold for now. Never said he is leaving it. Also he told a fan that he will find a way to sing for ALL of US sometime. :) Just sent my contribution by mailing address. Was in the e-mail. Got a thank you on Twitter from his team @ClayforNC. I think Clay has won over a lot of people already! ;D Really excited for him! Even if he doesn't win his voice will be heard!
Thanks for the heads up on TV appearances! Got them DVR'ed.
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I CANNOT KEEP UP ALMOST LIKE OLD TIMES. ;D
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I CANNOT KEEP UP ALMOST LIKE OLD TIMES. ;D
LOL!!! What a great video!! All the best to Clay, he would do a wonderful job!
<-------------Mimi with future NC Congressman,Clay Aiken ;D Couldn't resist!
Marlene, that was cute ;)
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Just watched Clay LIVE on CNN He did a great job..Very proud of him.
WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO THE OFC? I can't find it anymore.
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Marlene - I did not rejoin the Fan Club this year, but it is still there - I just typed in clayonline.com, and it popped up - photo of Clay on the home page, plus a video of him talking about NIP.
If you do not get Google Alerts on Clay, just go to Google, and set a Google Alert on him - you will get an email every day with every word written or spoken about him (not always a good thing :) ). There have been 6-7 Alerts a day about his political run the last few weeks.
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Frankie ~ Thanks, that worked for me fine too.
Today at lunch DH & I went to Red Hot & Blue. The guy in the booth directly behind me said to his friend....Did you see where Clay Aiken is running for Congress,the other guy ,No Kidding. This was when I wished I had a hearing aide :) He said you know he has a kid that's 3 yrs old,and he told the guy about someone approaching Clay at a restaurant, and asking for a picture,and he told the person, no that he was having private time with his son. He also told the guy that when he was growing up ,he lived within spitting distance of Clay's house. Then they were just talking about how they thought he would do in the primary.
He was a little off on the age of Parker,but I thought it interesting that this is a subject of conversation.
With all the comments I have had to put up,so far with in my SS Class ,before Clay even filed, I may play hookey from Church Sunday..;D
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He did a great job on CNN. He handled the reporter well. I hope people listen to him.
Gwenn
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New interview! http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/html5/video?id=9420697&pid=null§ion=null Local ABC channel in Raleigh. Also he will be on The Last Word on MSNBC tonight. Get that at 10 here. Loving all this publicity for him and a Whoo Hoo for him treading on Twitter and facebook!
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WHY IN THE WORLD COULD HE NOT GET ALL THIS PUBLICITY FOR HIS MUSICICAL TALENTS BEFUDDLES ME IS THAT A WORD. :-\ ;D
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What a way to wake up this morning. I always reach over and turn the TV on and leave the news on while I am getting ready. This morning as soon as the station came on they started showing a clip of Clay announcing he was running for Congress. That woke me up immediately.
Tliffany -- I usually watch WRAL so I appreciate your bringing the ABC interview over. It is a much longer interview than I thought he would start with. Maybe people are more interested in his campaign than I thought. Keep it up Clay.
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On NBC nightly news they were showing Clay singing THIS WAS THE NIGHT!
Rosemary
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Thanks everybody for the coverage on the various networks, etc. !!
I wasn't able to get to non-work related sites and then I had to go to a wake and short funeral service. :(
I was able to see the video announcing his candidacy where he spoke. I want him to succeed. I want the public to notice (finally) how smart and articulate Clay is . . . . and how he has been using his voice for quite a while for causes that were important to him.
Wishing him success and (maybe even more importantly) the respect he has earned. He has been a champion for North Carolina and I feel he hasn't been recognized as an asset is the home state that he loves!!
I am hoping that Clay will find satisfaction in this venture. He is a good man. He deserves the best!
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Marilyn reactivated the Aiken News Network (ANN) Have any of you been able to check out all the items she posted?
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GLORY--I AM WITH YOU.
I LOVED WITH THE LOCAL ABC INTERVIEW WHEN THE REPORTER ASKED HIM WAS HE DOING THIS FOR PR. I GIVE HIM CREDIT FOR NOT LAUGHING OUT LOUD. ALL THE MAN HAS TO DO IS STATE AN OPINION AND HE GETS PR.
THERE IS SO MUCH STUFF TO READ. I JUST CANNOT READ IT ALL.
MY BROTHER SENT ME A TEXT ASKING IF CLAY WAS REALLY RUNNING FOR CONGRESS. ;D ;D ;D
I AM LOVING HIS ANSWERS. HE KIND OF MAKES THAT WOMAN LOOK FOOLISH CAUSE ALL SHE CAN DO IS BASH. HE HAS FACTS ON HER VOTING RECORD.
GWENN
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CLAY REALLY DID HIMSELF AND US PROUD WITH THE MSNBC INTERVIEW. WHAT A WAY FOR HIM TO END THIS FANTASTIC DAY. HE CERTAINLY DID RECEIVE HIGH PRAISE FROM THE HOST OF THE SHOW. IT IS GOOD BEING A CLAY AIKEN FAN.
I KNOW CLAY MUST BE WORN OUT. HOW MANY INTERVIEWS DID HE DO TODAY? I'M WORN OUT FOR TRYING TO KEEP UP WITH ALL THAT WENT ON TODAY...HOPE MY EYES. WILL FOCUS IN THE MORNING :)
IT HAS BEEN A FANTASTIC DAY.
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CLAY WAS REALLY GOOD AND O'DONNEL SEEMED IMPRESSED WHAT A DAY SO PROUD OF CLAY
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Agree. He impressed the hell out of that guy. Yep. Best interview of the day.
Gwenn
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@deesnider: Just heard @clayaiken is running for office. I've spent quality time with the man and I can say, unequivocally, I would vote for him!
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I have a ton more articles to post in aNN, but my link is not working and my internet is super slow, so I will post more tomorrow.
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@deesnider: @clayaiken is smart, fair, well thought out, creative and strong when he needs to be. Great guy, too. #vote4clay
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Loved the interview on MSNBC! What an amazing day! I saw what Dee said! Very sweet! The late shows were out in full force tonight. Craig Ferguson said he is excited about Clay running and the audience starting chanting Run Clay Run! Run Clay Run! Lol
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News channel in Charlotte. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNHD1fV8Y98&sns=em
Pigs are flying! Kathy Griffin even wished him well on Twitter! Said he was very smart and will be a great man for the job!
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There are some articles in the N&O today. Different picture of Clay in striped sweater, " Aiken Gets Mixed Reviews" ,One commentary" The most mates:Clay or Renee?,"and two articles in the editorial section.
It should be interesting after Renee & her team have dissected all that Clay had to say ,how they will strike back. Seems like Crisco is just keeping a low profile.
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Clay will be on The Daily Rundown with Chuck Todd in the 9:00 segment on MSNBC this morning ...following the Presidents speech at the Natl. Prayer Breakfast
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HE WAS EXCELLENT TODD IS A TOUGH INTERVIEWER CLAY DID VERY GOOD. ;D
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He will be on Fox news tonight at 7 On the Record.
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He will be on Fox news tonight at 7 On the Record.
Thanks, Tiffany! I love Greta! She is very fair. I watch that show all the time!
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Saved the best for last! Was distracted by the very old clips lol but he did a good job with her! ;D
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I agree, Tiffany! Old clips of Clay are everywhere. I think he did very well, too. I have to admit, I was a bit nervous waiting for him to come on. I think Greta is well respected, so I was glad to see her have Clay as a guest. ;D
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CANNOT KEEP UP WITH EVERYTHING. JUST WATCED THE INTERVIEW FROM THIS MORNING. DID NOT SEE THE FOX NEWS ONE. HOPING THAT LINK SHOWS UP SOMEWHERE. THE MAN IS JUST PLAIN SMART. I HOPE THE GUY HE IS SUPPOSED TO BE RUNNING AGAINST IN THE PRIMARY CHANGES HIS MIND. I WANT TO SEE CLAY DEBATE THAT WOMAN.
ON A SHALLOW NOTE---HE IS LOOKING MIGHTY GOOD.
GWENN
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Gwenn ~ There are several links up on the Aiken News Network (ANN)
Did you see the one tonight on Greta's show. He did a really good job. In all his interviews ,he has been at a downtown Raleigh studio streaming.
My boss is on CNN a lot ,and they use the same scenry backgrounds for him,when he is streaming. When Clay was on with the grey suit,yellow tie...The Raleigh Convention Center was his background. Tonight on Greta they used Raleigh Downtown night scene . On the MSNBC segment,they used a white house scene.
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Clay will be on The Mike & Lynda Show tomorrow at 6:40 am WRAL FM 101.5 They have a podcast so you maybe able to listen. Clay was at the studio today. Here is a picture of him with Lynda & Mike. Lots of tallness :)
http://instagram.com/p/kFxkkkjkrQ/
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262,781 have viewed Clay's campaign video He has added 2,000 new twitter followers.
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I am confused I saw on another board that the interview on The Morning Show WRAL FM was today,so you can listen to the MIX MORNING SHOW On DEMAND Feb 6. Sorry for all the confusion.
I'm still going to listen tomorrow to be sure
LISTENED EARLY THIS MORNING ITS AT THE VERY END OF THE PODCAST. IT WAS A GOOD RELAXED, SHORT INTERVIEW.
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Hollywood Reporter - Ruben reacts to Clay's Announcement
(This was written by Fred Bronson)
]While Clay Aiken was sitting down with Lawrence O’Donnell of MSNBC to discuss the first day of his congressional candidacy, Ruben Studdard was sitting down with The Hollywood Reporter at the Daily Grill in Studio City. The topic of discussion was Studdard’s new album, Unconditional Love, released this week on the Verve label. But the conversation quickly turned to Aiken’s announcement that he was running to represent his North Carolina district in Washington,
“Clay is very passionate about the things he believes in,” Studdard replied when THR asked him about his fellow season two finalist. “If he wins the race, it could be the best thing that’s ever happened to his district. Not because of his celebrity but because of the things he cares about. It takes a special person to educate children with special needs and that’s what he did even before he was a celebrity. Right now in America, you either have money or you don’t. Clay has lived in both income levels and he’ll be able to effectively address the issues that impact the lives of people in his district."
“I’m really proud of him," he continued. "Proud that he’s brave enough to do this because when you run for public office, you open yourself up to a lot of criticism.”
And would Studdard be willing to help out with the campaign, especially with fundraising? “If Clay calls me, I’ll be there,” he says.
That may come as a surprise to some fans of the winner and runner-up of season two, who are still battling it out in cyberspace about who should have won that season of American Idol.
“I think it’s ridiculous that 10 years later people on the internet are still fussing with each other,” says Studdard. “Clay and I are clearly friends. It was great to go out on tour together. We had no idea our fans were like the Hatfields and the McCoys. Meanwhile, Clay and I are at Denny’s eating pancakes. Both of us had this amazing opportunity to be on a show that changed everybody’s lives and I wouldn’t change that experience for the world.”
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DID NOT SEE THE FOX NEWS ONE. HOPING THAT LINK SHOWS UP SOMEWHERE.
THE MAN IS JUST PLAIN SMART.
ON A SHALLOW NOTE---HE IS LOOKING MIGHTY GOOD.
GWENN
I put the link in the ANN. And... agree...and...agree!!! ;D
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And good for Ruben supporting Clay, but not a surprise at all! I think the more celebrities mentioning Clay in a positive way will really help!
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PENN GILLETTE tweeted yesterday that he had send money for Clay's campaign.
This morning on my way to work ,on The Mike & Lynda Show they re-broadcast the interview with Clay from yesterday. He sounded wonderful,and he and Lynda seem to have such respect for each other. It was a great but short interview. The On Demand podcast should be up later today. The broadcast today had the interview on a lot earlier than the one yesterday..Around 6:45am this morning.
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PENN GILLETTE twitted yesterday that he had send money for Clay's campaign.
Interesting. That surprises me. I guess it shouldn't. If it makes Penn look good....SORRY, I still don't like the guy. JMHO
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Cindy deserves a round of applause for the new banner (http://www.claymaniacs.com/forums/Smileys/claysmiles/applause.gif)
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Cindy deserves a round of applause for the new banner (http://www.claymaniacs.com/forums/Smileys/claysmiles/applause.gif)
Absolutely!!! LOVE it!!!
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WOODY - Penn Gillette wasn't always complimentary regarding Clay, but it was a nice gesture! During one of Clay's interviews, it was noted by the host that Gillette had described Clay as one of the kindest and politest guys that he ever met!!
CINDY - The banner is perfect! Thanks! 8)
MARLENE - Ruben's comments were extremely sincere. It would have been disappointing if Ruben hadn't shown that he was very supported of Clay. I guess good things can come around. Clay has always said such very good things about Ruben.
I must admit that the positive spin is very uplifting. And, of course, we also will be exposed to the negative remarks. Even tho' it is bound to an uphill battle and disappointment may lie ahead, a national audience will be exposed to a side of Clay that may surprise many of them!!
Stay tuned . . .
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WEL, WELL, WELL. GOOD FOR PENN/ YOU SEE NO ONE WHO EVER GETS TO REALLY KNOW CLAY DOESN'T END UP RESPECTING HIM. SAW TWEET FROM DEE THE TOHER DAY ALSO. AND QUIANA. YEP. NOW LET'S HEAR FROM KELLY MAYBE?
GWENN
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Agreed with everyone! ;D Just read an e-mail from Clay! Loving those! It is like getting your personal blog!
Already sent money. Hope I can see or hear that interview later Marlene. Loving all his friends supporting him too! This is just amazing! Really think he has a chance now of winning!
Love the banner Cindy! Want to do a we're not worthy! Lol
TMZ reported a story yesterday about that stalker if you remember going to his house. She said she was catfished by Fake Clay. Oh please! ::)
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There is another great long interview that he did on Sirius radio this morning! I tried to put the link up on FB but it didn't work. Hope someone else can put up a link. It is a sound cloud and it is 14 mins long.
WRAL interview is up.
http://www.wralfm.com/page.php?page_id=119
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Listened to the WRAL and Greta Van Sustern interviews.
He comes across as intelligent and well-informed on current issues. But, does he have to talk about his mama so much?? Sheesh!
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OMG, SUNNY, I SO KNEW YOU WOULD CATCH THAT. SO DID I AND I THOUGHT THE SAME THING. SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE. MAYBE THE VOTERS WILL THINK THAT IS SWEET. LOL
GWENN
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I CAUGHT IT TO I GUESS SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE. :D HE LOVES HIS MAMMA.
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ONLY WE WILL NOTICE THIS. BUT IT IS ANNOYING.
CINDY--BANNER IS GREAT.
GWENN
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HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY WOODY
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HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY WOODY
DITTO!!!!
GWENN
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ONLY TOOK 4 DAYS FOR THE SWAMP CREATURE TO EMERGE SICK I TELL YOU I AM TRYING HARD TO IGNORE THE CRAP. I WISH HIS OPPONETS WOULD NOT USE IT BUT I LIVE IN THE REAL WORLD SAD.
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Happy birthday Woody!
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Glory~ Are you refering to the pictures of Clay kissing Reed in the photo booth during Spamalot,or the pictures from The National Inquirer ... I figured those pictures from the photo booth would come back to bite him in the butt. Sure hope Ellmer's doesn't end up with them
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He knew that was going to happen, and is prepared to handle it.
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Glory~ Are you refering to the pictures of Clay kissing Reed in the photo booth during Spamalot,or the pictures from The National Inquirer ... I figured those pictures from the photo booth would come back to bite him in the butt. Sure hope Ellmer's doesn't end up with them
That particular photo is a photoshop of each one kissing the other on the cheek- spliced together
Although I hate the swamp thing, I think the picture is not that bad since we all know Clay is gay.
We knew they would play that card, but any smart individual would look at what Clay stands for, listen to him speak, and form their own opinions.
And to me, if Ellmers does use them, its really a low blow- she should concentrate on her own issues and convince the constituents that she is fighting for them.
But all that is irrelevant since this sort of thing is going to happen anyway.
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ONE THING I WILL SAY HIS MANCAVE IS GOING INTO RETIREMENT, NEVER HAD SO MUCH COMMUNICATION WITH HIS SINGING ESPECIALLY THE LAST FEW YEARS. I THINK THIS IS REALLY IMPORTANT TO HIM, I WISH HIM WELL
WELL HOLLIE IS IN EARLY labor SHE SHOULD KNOW AFTER 4. :)
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It is nice to see a lot of people now enjoying this and wanting this for Clay who didn't think they will like it before! :) Hate to brag but I told you all their really isn't anything to worry about or be sad about! ;D It is good to know that Clay keeps saying he is thicked skinned so we really don't have to be upset too much with people like swamp thing and no name blogger and the Embers chick running etc IMO. That is silly and stupid he is using those pics of him and Reed of all things!
Got an email from Clay today talking about his day at a breakfast for meeting and speaking to voters. It is awesome he is doing that! And he is very smart to finally use social media! Also there was some pics on Twitter and Facebook looking very handsome! He isn't wearing a tie this time. :P Can't wait to see where this journey will lead him! It is finally exciting to be a Clay fan again! ;D
Glory-Good luck to Hollie! Hope this is it!
Happy Birthday to Woody!
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THE GAY STUFF WAS BOUND TO COME OUT. CLAY HAS MADE IT CLEAR THAT HE WANTS TO RUN ON THE ISSUES. HE IS NOT INTO MUD SLINGING. THE THING I THINK IS THAT SINCE HE IS A NATIONAL FIGURE, GETTING SO MUCH PRESS, THE MUD SLINGING WILL MAKE THE NEWS. IT MAKES NC LOOK REALY BAD AND JUDGING FROM THE CRAP THROWN AT CHRIS CHRISTIE, MIKE HUCKABEE, ETC FROM THEIR REMARKS AND ISSUES, THERE COULD BE BLOWBACK. THAT COULD ONLY BENEFIT CLAY. HE IS SINGLE. HE IS NOT CHEATING. HE HAS A PRIVATE LIFE LIKE EVERYONE ELSE. THERE SEEMS TO BE OTHER GAY CONGRESS PEOPLE IN NC. HOPING THIS CRAP IS EARLY AND OVER.
I HAVE NEVER HAD SO MUCH COMMUNICATION FROM CLAY. IF HE DID THIS KIND OF THING WHILE HE WAS AN ENTERTAINER, HE MIGHT STILL BE AN ENTERTAINER. JUST SAYIN'.
GWENN
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You're so right, Gwenn. You can bet those political experts he met with told him that, if he wants to make any kind of an impression on the voters, he has to exploit the heck out of social media--continuously. Sometimes, it comes down to simple name recognition in the voting booth.
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There were several pictures made of Clay out campaigning today. Anyway someone can bring over the links? He looked very nice. Had on a dark jacket ,light blue shirt, no tie(open collar)and khaki pants, brown shoes. Casual Clay. In all pictures he looks very young,but extremely happy. He is getting closer to the $65,000.00...so far has raised 53,509.00
The OFC is no longer signing new members,and are no longer going to renew memberships. I hate that..Mine expires next month on the 3rd. Oh,well!!
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Thanks for all the nice comments on my banner. You guys are the BEST :-*
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Thanks for the birthday wishes! I had a wonderful day, spent with hubby and 2 of my 3 kids! Now...if it would only stop snowing and warm up. ::)
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Glory ~ Still no baby??? Poor Holli,She must be miserable. Hopefully she will deliver soon. Did I see where you said she lives 40 miles from the hospital?
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YES MARLENE SHE LIVES 40 MILES FROM HER DOC AND HOSPITAL. WE DON'T HAVE A MATERNITY WARD WHERE I LIVE.
NO NEWS TODAY SHE IS REALLY TIRED.
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Did I mention here that DHs Mom,Margie is going to be released from the nursing home to return to her son's home,on Thur. She will definitely be glad to be back"home". Everyone is happy for her,and we are just praying she listen's to what she's been told to do & not to do ,by the Dr's.
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What a week. We have probably had more information for and about Clay than we have had in a long time. I wish him all the best and goodness knows the people in District 2 could use a new rep.
I have not had a chance to read and watch all the reports and videos yet but I will. I don't remember when I have seen so many positive comments about Clay, so even if he does not win, maybe people that didn't know who Clay Aiken really is, will sit up and look at him in a different light.
Glory -- I certainly hope that your daughter will soon have her baby. Good luck to mother, baby and grandma ;D
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CLAY JUST BLOGGED AT THE OFC...Guess what he LOVES us....I Love him right back! Thanking us all for the wonderful support we have given him this week,and over the last 11 yrs.,and telling us how much it means to him.
HE LOVES US ALL,AND HE HOPES HE MAKES US PROUD. :'( I ALREADY AM!
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ME TOO MIMI
Rosemary
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He also said that he will be very busy in days to come,and might not be able to blog often, but he will try to blog again "SOON" He so knows us. :)
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Me 3! I had no doubts! I love him so much and he has me for life! Will always be very proud of him! :> Tried to make a heart.
Whew! Marlene-Since you said No one can renew at the OFC anymore was afraid he wouldn't blog anymore or chat with us besides with the Emailing and Twitter. I figured he can't too much now but glad he was able too tonight! He made me have warm fuzzies all over again! ;D I do feel bad for the people that can't renew anymore.
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He also said that he will be very busy in days to come,and might not be able to blog often
So what's new? ;)
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Sunny ~ You left out the punch line ,that he would try to blog again ,"SOON"
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COULD SOMEONE SEND ME THE BLOG VIA PM? I DON'T BELONG ANYMORE.
THANKS.
GWENN
ETA--THANKS, TIF.
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WE HAVE A BABY BOY BORN AT 7'15 THIS AM LONG NIGHT, NO DETAILS EXCEPT HOLLIES POOPED
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GLORY ~CONGRATULATIONS...HOPE HOLLI. & BABY ARE DOING WELL. NOW GRANDMA CAN GET A LITTLE REST.
FOR THOSE THAT WILL BE GETTING THE STORM BLAST, PLEASE STAY SAFE & WARM UNFORTUNATELY. THIS TIME IT WILL BE NC WHICH WILL BE GETTING THE STORM, WHICH THEY ARE THINKING WILL BE SNOW & THICK ICE, WINTERY MIX.
THE GOVERNER IS ON TV NOW TELLING ALL THE PRECAUTIONS. TO TAKE BECAUSE OF THE POSSIBIBITY OF LARGE POWER OUTAGES.
37 DAYS TO SPRING! BRING IT!
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Congratulations and God bless, Grandma Glory! ;D :-*
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Congrats, Glory!!!
Gwenn
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THERE IS A PICTURE ON MY FACEBOOK PAGE I SEE GWENN ON THERE MAYBE YOU CAN BRING A LINK OVER,
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There's no pic there, Glory.
Gwenn
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its there GWENN I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY NOBODY CAN SE IT.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DEBBIE/CLAYHEART. HOPE YOU HAVE A VERY SPECIAL DAY
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EVERYONE STAY SAFE AND WARM.
GWENN
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I just saw pictures of Raleigh on the news here, and I just want to say STAY SAFE to all our friends there!!! Please check in when you can so we know how everyone is doing.
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Hi from Raleigh! It's nuts here. I think we've gotten about 3" of snow so far, and now we're due for a layer of ice on top of it. More snow coming tomorrow. The county has declared a state of emergency. Businesses are shut down, schools will be closed for the rest of the week. 55 car accidents reported in just 5 hours. Nuts!
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OMG, SUNNY. I HOPE YOUR GUYS DON'T LOSE POWER THE WAY WE DID LAST WEEK. SOME PEOPLE WAITED 6 DAYS FOR IT. I AM SCARED IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN TOMORROW. WE HAVE A TOTAL ELECTRIC HOUSE. AND WE ARE SUPPOSED TO GET 10 INCHES OR SO. NOT SURE ABOUT THE ICE THIS TIME. WILL KNOW MORE WHEN I SEE THE 11:00 NEWS.
WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS WINTER????????
GWENN
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Yeah, the power is my concern, Gwenn. And with an expected half-inch layer of ice between the snow we already have and the snow that's still on the way, it doesn't look good. ???
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We enjoyed the snow and sleet so much today in Raleigh ,we are going to share it with you all up North. ;D Wouldn't wish that on my worse enemy.
There have been major gridlocks on almost all the main roads in Raleigh..Reminds me of Atlanta. It isn't as if everyone didn't have warning,the Governor had been on TV the last two days warning people,and the weather people hit it right on the head as to what time to expect it to start snowing. Wake Co schools were closed as were almost all counties in NC. Private schools,no. but Rebecca did go until noon...It was a good thing they let out early because it started snowing shortly after we got home. By 12:40 the roads were getting covered, and Rebecca's mother had left work early so I was able to make my trip home. It was scary because the roads were covered. I think it took everyone by surprise at how fast the thin flakes that were falling, stuck and started piling up. I got home and had the most trouble on our street. Couldn't make it into the driveway,but thank goodness Roger was home and got it parked.
No school again tomorrow,so I am going to stay in ,and enjoy doing,..NOTHING.! :)
It is presently sleeting, so hope we do not have any power outages...but I have my essentials ,bread ,milk & eggs.;D
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Glad to know you still have power, Sunny and Marlene. Good luck tomorrow! We have plenty of snow here. Ice is far worse! I will be thinking of all of you, and praying everyone will get through this horrible weather without too many more problems.
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This is just horrible for everyone! Mother nature sucks! >:( You all stay warm and safe! Was suppose to go to NY Saturday. Was suppose to go on Jan 5th too and now I have to change it again! :( I know better safe then sorry. Been snowing all night and later we will get ice mixed with snow. We have been surpringly lucky that the power hasn't gone out.
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It is presently sleeting, so hope we do not have any power outages...but I have my essentials ,bread ,milk & eggs.;D
French toast-making party at Marlene's house! ;D
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Stay safe, everyone. It's awful out there. No power loss.....yet.
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So far,so good.. We did not lose power. Just one little glitch, but non of the appliances blinked, Thank goodness.
Actually Sunny we had scrambled egg,ham & cheese sandwiches this morning for breakfast. :)
Weather forecast is for more wintry mix today,but the temps are up to 35, so maybe it won't be to bad. Tomorrow morning will probably not be so good,if our temps get below freezing again tonight.
DH has been out & about this morning...He likes to go do "donuts" in the empty parking lot at church...you can't take the little boy out of a man,when it comes to snow.;D He said the roads are slushy right now. Be a mess if it refreezes.
Its a good day to just stay in. I am making a pot of vegetable beef soup,and the house smells so good. Plan to catch up on the laundry,and no nothing much in general.
Hope everyone is doing well,and staying safe & warm.
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SO INCREDIBLY SICK OF THIS. STUCK IN THE HOUSE YET AGAIN. BUT…..AS LONG AS WE ALL HAVE POWER, I WILL BE OK. AND A NEIGHBOR SNOW BLEW OUR DRIVEWAY AND WALKWAY. THANK GOD FOR THAT. THE STREET ISN'T PLOWED YET.
OTOH BARRY IS BAKING HIS HEAD OFF. MY FREEZER LOOKS LIKE A BAKERY. TODAY--CHOCOLATE BOBKA. LAST STORM-- APPLE CINNAMON CRESCENT ROLLS. ADD TO THAT HIS CHOCOLATE COOKIES, OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES, BITE SIZED CHOCOLATE SWIRL CHEESECAKE, BLUEBERRY COFFEE CAKE, CHOCOLATE TORTE, CHALLAH, FRENCH BREAD,……..AND IT GOES ON. I ALLOW MYSELF ONE PIECE OF SOMETHING A DAY. BUT I HAVE A FEELING, TODAY IT AIN'T GONNA STOP AT ONE.
GWENN
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OMG, Gwenn, all of Barry's confections sound fantastic!!
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If anyone is interested they are now accepting renewals at the OFC ,No new memberships though. If you go to OFC click on store ,and the digital renewal is on the left hand side,with the picture of Clay in brown leather jacket sitting in the Mecca booth.
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I think the worst of the snow storm has gone from eastern NC. When I came home from work yesterday I couldn't even see the road. Had no idea where the lanes were but someone was watching over me because I finally got in my driveway safe and sound.
This morning the cul-de-sac and driveways were ice but this afternoon it started raining and melted most of the ice off the pavement. I'm sure it will freeze tonight but it is supposed to get to low 40's tomorrow so maybe it won't take too long to melt it all. By the middle of next week the temperatures are supposed to get to 60's. Can't wait for summer.
Everyone stay safe and warm and hope this mess passes your area real soon.
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The chocolate bobka was to die for. Shoveling a path to the driveway was the worst ever thank God a neighbor had done the rest.
Gwenn
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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY TO MY SPECIAL FRIENDS.
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Gwenn, did he make "my pound cake"?
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It is very icy in Raleigh this morning. Roads have a lot of black ice, and ice on the roadways I unfortunately had to come into work today. All schools in the area are closed including the private school where Rebecca goes. Both of her parents are Drs and since they are leaving on vacation for 9 days starting tomorrow, they needed to see patients today. It was very scary getting here this morning, but the temps will be getting up in the 40s later today so by time for me to travel home, I should have no problem.
Hope everyone is staying safe & warm. HAVE A GREAT TGIF & (Happy Valentine's Day, again)
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Gwenn, did he make "my pound cake"?
THERE'SX ONE IN THE FREEZER, MICKI!!!!! :-* :-* :-*
GWENN
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We have finally had a break in the bad weather,Thank Goodness! Today we are in the 40s and it is raining,so much of the snow has melted. With the exception of the mountains of snow piled up in the parking lots.. Which may melt by Spring :) By this coming weekend the temps will be in the 70s. Maybe Spring is coming after all.
Gwenn ~ All the goodies that Barry baked sound delicious. Its a good thing Roger can't bake ;D
I am officially on a 9 day (paid) vacation. My family I work for, left on a trip to Key West Fl this morning, for the 9 days. I have no special plans,other than trying to" maybe" getting my closet into some kind of recognizable looking shape. ::)
Hope you are all well,and having a break in all this bad weather.
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I POSTED MORE IN THE ANN. REALLY POSITIVE ARTICLES. I AM EXCITED THAT PEOPLE ARE FINALLY FINDING OUT WHAT A GOOD MAN CLAY IS.
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I POSTED MORE IN THE ANN. REALLY POSITIVE ARTICLES. I AM EXCITED THAT PEOPLE ARE FINALLY FINDING OUT WHAT A GOOD MAN CLAY IS.
MARILYN - Thank you for getting those articles to us via the ANN! His kindness, sincerity, and values are being appreciated. I am thrilled that these well-written articles seem to challenge District 2 to make an impact by voting for Clay!
Gotta love him . . . . . . 8)
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There is a new picture of Clay on Twitter...Can someone bring it over, I tried but couldn't get the link to work. Clay was visiting with Veterans. He looked very good.
Thanks Marilyn for all the articles.
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I had good intention,I really did..I opened my closet doors,looked inside,CLOSED the doors again,and I don't know when I'll go there again ;D
I have accomplished a lot today. Going through drawers,and throwing out old papers,and also cleaning out all my old magazines. Just clearing out junk in general. It sure doesn't take long for stuff to pile up.
Roger & I went last night to see Monument Men ..It was so good,and we both enjoyed it. It is about the US looking for the artifacts stolen from the Jewish people,churches,museums, by the Nazi's during the war. Its hard to comprehend how cruel,and greedy Hitler and his regime were. I do recommend the movie..
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EVELYN
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STOPPING BY TO SAY HELLO. NOT MUCH TO SAY. GLAD CLAY IS GETTING GGOD PRESS BUT THE ONLY THING THAT MATTERS IS WHAT THOSE FOLKS IN THAT DISTRICT THINK. FINGERS CROSSED.
BEEN EATING TOO MUCH AND DOING TOO LITTLE. WILL THIS WINTER EVER END? MORE SNOW TONIGHT. BARRY CANNOT BAKE ANY MORE. IT IS ALL IN THE FREEZER BUT IN BITE SIZED PIECES. OMG.
GWENN
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There are so many new pictures of Clay at round table meetings on the campaign trail. I wish everyone here could see them. They are on twitter, so I guess a lot of you have been able to see them.
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It's too bad the folks running his political campaign weren't running his singing career!
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I was going to bring pics over -but I need to upload them to photobucket first. I have NO idea how to do this any more.
It is totally wacky and it says upload pics through your email. What??
I wish I could do on this board what I can do on CV- that is, post my pics directly from my computer. But here, you have to do the photobucket thingy first.
FRUSTRATION!!!
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Marilyn ~ We still love you anyway :)
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It's too bad the folks running his political campaign weren't running his singing career!
AMEN
GWENN
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I was going to bring pics over -but I need to upload them to photobucket first. I have NO idea how to do this any more.
It is totally wacky and it says upload pics through your email. What??
I wish I could do on this board what I can do on CV- that is, post my pics directly from my computer. But here, you have to do the photobucket thingy first.
FRUSTRATION!!!
When you post a message do you see an "Additional Options" tab? I'm not sure if that appears for everyone or just admin. Click that and there is a place to upload photos directly, though the file size is limited.
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I will try that when I get home. Thanks!!
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Michelle, I did get that option- and it said max size per pic was 128kb- my pic was only 34KB but it said the upload folder was full??
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Thank goodness the storm headed our way was not as bad as predicted. It did get very dark outside,around 10:30 am and the straight winds blew for just about 10 min,but it wasn't as bad as it could have been. It moved through very fast and was followed by rain. The storms cooled us down to 60,but I'll take that over the temps we had last week. According to the weather forecaster the storm did do some damage in & around Raleigh but nothing in my area. I"m glad for that. We have a huge Oak tree in our next door neighbors yard,that hangs right over our house. Good in the summer for shade, but very scary when we are having storms with high winds involved.
Hope before long all those that have had so much bad weather will start to see some warmer weather,so we can get onto Spring.
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Clay was a special guest tonight at The Democrat Party Valentine Fundraiser in downtown Raleigh. There are pictures on twitter and at the CV. He looks very handsome,and his hair seems to be under control.:)
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And he had a classic mic too. Wonder if he sang any oldies? ;) This was last min to tell people you could come through. Hope some fans that can control themselves can get to see him speak somewhere.
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See if you all can view this pic. http://www.openlyclay.com/openlyclay/uploads/monthly_02_2014/post-707-0-42039000-1393029797.jpg
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Yes, I can see the pic, Tiffany! Thanks! Lookin' good!
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I hope that a lot of you are able to view all the pictures that are posted on other boards because Clay is looking very handsome. He was at at Gala in Charlotte last night,and appears to be wearing a TUX ...black with shiny lapels,white shirt ,long black tie...Very striking !! The women in the pictures all look quite smitten by our Mr Aiken.
Its back to work for me tomorrow. Vacation time is over, won't have another one until second week of April. That will be spring break at Rebecca's school.
Roger has gone to WV to see his Mother. Since her release from the nursing/rehab last week,she was able to return to her son's home,but she has not been eating well,and has lost quite a bit of weight. She commented to Roger's brother that she just wish she could go to sleep,and not wake up. . The siblings are going to have a meeting tomorrow night,and discuss what needs to be done about how they have been handling the shifts at night getting up with Margie. It is wearing everyone out ,and they are going to talk about getting a full time or part time nurse to come in at night. It is especially hard on Roger's brother & his wife to be getting up as many 6-7 times at night,since they both have jobs. Of course Roger's sister is also limited since she is oxygen dependent. Its a sad,sad situation. Please keep them in your prayers.
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Mimi- so sorry about Rogers Mom. Lets hope they can find someone to take care of her so that they are not so exhausted all the time.
I tried to post pics but I have to relook at photobucket- it has changed a lot. And doing it the way Michelle suggested somehow does not work either. Frustration!
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Clay is going to officially file on Thursday. Hopefully there will be press coverage. He will then go to Ashboro campaigning, then will end his day in Apex, NC.....Busy man!
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Clay is going to officially file on Thursday. Hopefully there will be press coverage. He will then go to Ashboro campaigning, then will end his day in Apex, NC.....Busy man!
So- will you follow and take pics for us, and record what he says??
LOL-just kidding.
Wait!! Sunny- what's on your schedule for the next couple of days- you could be his official photographer-you have experience in production, right???
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Clay Aiken to file Feb. 27 for Congress in NC-02
"CLAY AIKEN TO FILE FOR U.S. CONGRESS IN NC-02
WHAT: Clay Aiken files paperwork to run for U.S. Congress in North Carolina’s Second Congressional District
WHEN: Thursday, February 27, 9:30 a.m.
WHERE: North Carolina State Board of Elections, 441 N Harrington Street, Raleigh, NC 27603
After filing, Aiken will return to the Second Congressional District to meet with constituents. At 12:30 p.m. he will meet with Asheboro residents at local shop Di’Lishi Frozen Yogurt (405 E Dixie Dr, Asheboro, NC 27203). He will end the day at a Democratic Party precinct meeting in Apex."
Press Release
YES WEEKLY (http://yesweeklyblog.blogspot.com/2014/02/clay-aiken-to-file-feb-27-for-congress.html)
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That is really exciting news! Very happy and exciting for Clay! We need clack for this! Hope a few fans can go and give us a report! He really wants everyone if you can to contribute to reach his goal. Anything you can a give at Clayaiken.com. He just got instagram. I don't have that but anyone who does knows hopefully can post pics elsewhere. Am enjoying all the pretty pictures and knowing where he is etc! Just wish we knew more what he talks about. If he ever does a speech in DC that is public would love to go!
Loved the way he looked with the black suit and tie the other day! :P Got a new avie thanks to Cindy! ;D
Marlene-We have snow too! Grrr My prayers are with your MIL.
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Clay is going to officially file on Thursday. Hopefully there will be press coverage. He will then go to Ashboro campaigning, then will end his day in Apex, NC.....Busy man!
So- will you follow and take pics for us, and record what he says??
LOL-just kidding.
Wait!! Sunny- what's on your schedule for the next couple of days- you could be his official photographer-you have experience in production, right???
I do! Let me clear a few things from my calendar, dust off my camera, and see what I can do. ;)
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Yeah Sunny!!! ;D
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NATIONAL INCLUSION ANNOUNCED THE DATES FOR THE GALA ....SEPT 19-20 ,IN RALEIGH NC. SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY CO -FOUNDER, CLAY AIKEN.
SET DATE ASIDE, AND HOTEL RESERVATION ANNOUNCEMENTS WILL BE GIVEN LATER.
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Was just going to post that! Yeah and happy to hear Clay will be back! :) September is earier and it is nice it is back in Raleigh! Wish I could go. Glad it is happening cause I know some of guys weren't sure.
ETA: Good deal at Expedia for the Marriott right now!
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OK, HERE I GO. GET THOSE TOMATOES READY.
I HAVE BEEN TO 7 GALAS. I HAVE ENJOYED ALMOST ALL OF THEM AND AM GLAD THAT I WENT. BUT I REALLY WAS UPSET ABOUT LAST YEAR. IT COSTS A LOT FOR AIR THESE DAYS. IT RUNS OVER $800 WITH AIR, ROOM, FOOD, AND TICKET. I AM NOT UPSET ABOUT THAT. HAVE DONE IT FOR YEARS. BUT---2 SONGS UNLESS YOU HAD THE BIG BUCKS? SHORT AUCTION? COME ON. I HAVE SUPPORTED THE NIP FOR 10 YEARS. IT IS WORTH IT AND I WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT THEM. BUT I CANNOT JUSTIFY THAT MUCH MONEY FOR 2 SONGS. CONSIDERING HOW UPSET SO MANY OF US FELT WITH THE WHOLE PRIVATE CONCERT THING, I FEAR THIS SAME THING WILL HAPPEN. THOSE GETTING THE FRIDAY EVENT WILL GET A TON OF SONGS AND THE REST OF US NADA. SINCE THIS IS THE ONLY WAY WE WILL EVER HEAR CLAY SING, I AM CONCERNED. I KNOW JILL IS ALSO. I WISH THERE WAS SOME WAY TO FIND OUT JUST WHAT HE PLANS BECAUSE I AM NOT FEELING IT. I USED TO SO LOOK FORWARD TO THE GALA. NOW, I AM NOT.
GWENN
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I say you never know this time. Things can change!
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Congratulations to Clay & Fantasia. They will be inducted into the NC Music Hall of Fame in Oct,in Kannapolis, NC
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Congratulations to Clay & Fantasia. They will be inducted into the NC Music Hall of Fame in Oct,in Kannapolis, NC
That's GREAT!!!
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As to the Gala- I love Clay and I love hearing him sing. However, a huge plus for me going to the Gala is to meet up with all the friends I have made along the way, and to spend time with them also.
Additionally, the speakers or honorees usually are very moving, and fire up the enthusiasm for supporting the project. That to me is wonderful also.
I would be lying if I said I don't go to hear Clay, because its a major factor. BUT- these other things count also.
And imagine having your pic taking with a possible Congressman-to be----that would be a first for me!!!
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Having your picture taken with a Congressman would take place on the night before the "main" gala; that's the event many people can't afford. :(
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THE CHARISMA JUST OOZES FROM HIS BEING, ;D IF HE WINS THIS THING HE WILL BE THE MOST HANDSOME CONGRESSMAN IN GOVERNMENT. JMHO.
BLESS HIS HEART AS MANY TIMES AS HE HAS PISSED ME OFF I LOVE HIM AND MISS THAT VOICE SINGING.
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Clay sure did get a lot of local TV coverage today. He also had a good turn out of family & friends...however, I could not spot Sunny in the crowd. :)
Clay looked very happy, and very dignified. He had a little cow lick going on with the back of his hair but he still looked very handsome. I wish him much luck in his new adventure.
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I POSTED A TON OF STUFF IN THE ANN THREAD- TWEETS, LINKS TO VIDEO, PICS AND NEWS STORIES.
ITS A PLETHORA OF CLAY!!!
SSSHHHH- DONT TELL MY BOSS- SNEAKING ON!!
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can someone help me get a new avie i have had this one since 2006 :-X
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can someone help me get a new avie i have had this one since 2006 :-X
If someone doesnt help you by the time I get home (about an hour) and after I eat supper, I will see what I can do!
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thank you marilyn nobody has been on since i posted
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Glory ~ I found my picture,and my GS did my avie for me last night. I wish the picture of Clay was a bit bigger though. The actual picture looked bigger.
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HELLOooo !
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Cindy worked on my Clay avie and got him bigger ;D That little rascal !!! :laugh:
Speaking of Cindy~ Another great banner ..Thanks! Clay looks so young in his striped sweater,but so good.
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HI everyone. Love to come here and get all the updates on Clay. Glad we are able to do that again. I know I am not here on a regular basis but my back will not cooperate. My next appointment about my knees is in about two weeks but I am going to tell him to forget the knees this time and tell me what the heck is wrong with my back.
Glory, you may have waited since 2006 to change your avie but it sure was worth the wait. Clay sure has grown up well!!
Another week of winter this week. I believe I saw where the east coast is getting some more winter weather. I feel sorry for all of you in that path--please stay safe. I think my joints will be really happy to see spring and summer--I know I will.
Marilyn, thanks so much for all the updates and info in The ANN. I don't know whether Clay will win or not but he seems to be giving them a run for their money. First step is to see if he can win the primary the first week of May.
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HELLOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ANYBODY HOME,THANKS BARB I LOVE MY NEW AVIE, SORRY ABOUT YOUR BACK ALWAYS SOMETHING. :-*
I CAN'T GET RID OF THESE HEADACHES I THINK THE COLD WEATHER IS DOING US IN SWEETHEART WE HAD ICE SNOW AND COLD LAST NIGHT. WE ARE TIRED OF IT. :-\
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The Claymaniac Server Fund - Accepting Donations for 2014 Renewal
The renewal with our website host is coming due the first week of May, unfortunately our server fund is depleted. This site has always run on donations rather than subscriptions. We want to continue this practice and ask all who enjoy this site to please consider a donation of any amount. Donations are accepted throughout the year and through the following ways:
By Paypal:
Use the DONATE button at the top of the forum page or go to http://www.paypal.com (http://www.paypal.com) directly and send money to spacemichelle@lycos.com.
By check made out to Michelle Walker and sent to:
Claymaniacs
PO Box 91404
Raleigh, NC 27675
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You got it Michelle!
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STOPPING IN TO SAY HELLO. NOT MUCH TO SAY. BEEN AS BUSY AS CAN BE EXPECTED GIVEN THIS NEVER ENDING WINTER. THOUGHT THE ACADEMY AWARDS WERE GIVEN CORRECTLY. FIRST AWARDS SHOW I HAVE WATCHED IN AGES. NO NEED TO WATCH ANY OTHERS BUT WE SAW MOST OF THE MOVIES AND I REALLY WANTED TO SEE WHO WON. READING TONS. BARRY IS BAKING TONS. SO TASTING IS NOT GOOD FOR THE BODY. GOING TO THE PHILLY FLOWER SHOW ON THURS. MEETING MARION THERE.
I GUESS CLAY SEEMS BUSY AS CAN BE. LOOOKS TIRED. HOPE HE IS GARNERING VOTES.
MICHELLE-- WILL GET ON IT.
LATER LADIES.
GWENN
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OMG!! Four DAYS without a post!~!!! Hope everyone is ok!
I have been posting on the ANN when I can get news. Please visit to check.
also:
CLAY'S TEAM HAS UPDATED THE WEBSITE- VERY NICE!!
www.clayaiken.com
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HIS EYES ARE BEAMING BLESS HIS HEART HE IS HAPPY. :-*
MAYBE IF HE HAD PUT THIS MUCH INTO HIS SINGING CAREER HE WOULD BE ON TOP,BUT I DON'T THINK HIS HEART WAS IN IT FOR A FEW YEARS.
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Indeed! Clay looks very happy! He deserves success and respect!!
MICHELLE - Sending a check this week. We truly need our Claymaniac "home"!
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National Inclusion announced the information about the hotel rate for the Gala. I called and got Barbara & I our room. I called the local # because it seemed some that were calling on the toll free #, were not being able to get rooms for as many nights as they wanted. The local # is 919-833-1120, if interested.
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Got wisconsinmaniac and I a room also!!
Something to which we can look forward!
Michelle I will get on it this payday!!
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It seems we will have a good number of people going to the Gala this year representing the ClayManiacs ..Marilyn,Barbara, Barb, Betty, her friend May,Prissy, JoAnn, SandyAnn, possibly Cindy, Irene and her friend Sherry,and me. Really looking forward to seeing my friends.
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It seems we will have a good number of people going to the Gala this year representing the ClayManiacs ..Marilyn,Barbara, Barb, Betty, her friend May,Prissy, JoAnn, SandyAnn, possibly Cindy, Irene and her friend Sherry,and me. Really looking forward to seeing my friends.
OMG- its a posse!!!
Do we have enough for a sports team??
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HAVEN'T DECIDED YET IF I AM GOING. I AM SO TORN. WANT TO SEE EVERYONE. SEPTEMBER IS SUCH A NUSY MONTH BUT I HAVE BEEN TO EVERY GALA SINCE 2008 AND DID THE FIRST IN 2004. I DON'T HAVE TO DECIDE YET. COULDN'T GET WORSE SEAT THAN I HAD LAST YEAR SO NOT STRESSING.
GWENN
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RIP AMARYLLIS McGHEE Faye posted about her passing. Condolences to Faye,Clay,Brett,and Amaryllis's family.
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GWENN,
I do hope you can go to the Gala,, it won"t be the same without you there.
Come to think of it I hope I can make it but i"ll do my darndest!!!
Betty
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Roger's Mom has had to be admitted into the Hospic center. The hospic nurse, that does in home care noticed that her leg, on the side she had injured ,was swelling ,and that in the last few days her input & output of liquids was very low. I just pray that she will not suffer. Right now we are very doubtful she will live to see her 100th B/D in June. Please pray for her, & for us as this is a very difficult & stressful time for us all. Thanks!
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So sorry to hear that Marlene! Will pray for her and your whole family! {{{ Hugs }}}
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Thanks Tiffany.
There is a instagram picture of Clay serving lunch in Siler City, at a Retirement Facility, wearing an apron, & an a hair net ...Bless his heart, he is to cute.
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MARLENE - I'll look for the picture of Clay at the Retirement Center. He really is reaching out to the voters. He has always seemed to enjoy helping others . . . so this particular part of campaigning should be quite natural for him.
Also, prayers for your MIL and your family. If her journey is coming to an end, I hope that it is "gentle". Sounds like she has a loving family and that is so important!!
GWENN - Sure hope that you and Jill will continue the Gala tradition. I always look forward to Maniac visiting and renewing of friendships! It will be good to see some of our friends who haven't been to a Gala in a while and are planning to attend!! 8) AND . . . I do want to see/hear Clay! ;)
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Marlene, so sorry for your sad news. Praying for the family!
Looking forward to seeing Claymaniacs too, and other acquaintances I have made along the way. It has been fun, and shall continue to be for me.
Following Clay and being with you all have been the most wonderful 11 years, and he never ceases to surprise!!
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Michelle, I just sent a donation to keep our site going. I know I'm not here often but I certainly cherish the friends I have made here in the last 10 years and do not want to see us break up. If we don't get to our goal to keep Claymaniacs going, please let me know and I will try to do a little more.
Marilyn -- DITTO! You just said what I feel but your post said it much better. Thanks
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Looks like Old Man Winter isn't ready to give up yet. It sure is hard to go from beautiful weather over the weekend (70s) to freezing rain this morning and back down in the 30s. YUCK! Same thing for tomorrow, but hopefully that will be all for us.
Clay has a busy schedule this week,so hopefully we will end up with some good pictures.
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We got about 6 inches of snow here. Grrr Hope this is the end! Famous last words. Lol
Clay is having an Open House of his new office in Cary tomorrow at 5:30. Wow! That will be a lot of fun. You NC'ers should check it out! ;D If any fans go wish we can get video and lots of pics! Need video of all these appearances already!
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I would love to go to some of these events,but it doesn't work out for me,because of work. I'm hoping he will eventually do something in Raleigh ,on a weekend, that doesn't cost and arm & leg. ;D.
My GS & his wife live in Cary, but I very seldom go there . I am unfamiliar with the area ,and find it hard to get around in. I would not go especially at night,by myself. I probably would end up in Sanford, or parts unknown.:)
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I hope he doesn't bring his mama to the open house. :o
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HI THERE--
SO I HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT WHY I HAVE NOT BEEN POSTING. SOME RANDOM THOUGHTS.
I THINK ABOUT YOU GUYS A LOT. DON'T THINK I DON'T.
I THINK I AM GRIEVING FOR THE FUN WE USED TO HAVE WITH CLAY. THAT IS TOTALLY OVER AND I AM ANGRY.
I HAVE NO IDEA HOW THE VOTERS ARE THINKING ABOUT CLAY AND I AM AFRAID THAT HE WILL, ONCE AGAIN, COME IN SECOND. I DON'T WANT TO HEAR THAT ANY MORE. I KNOW HE IS SO CAPABLE AND I WANT SOMEONE LIKE HIM IN CONGRESS REPRESENTING HONESTY AND CONSCIENCE. IT DOESN'T MATTER THAT I AM NOT FROM HIS DISTRICT BECAUSE ULTIMATELY THE VOTES IN CONGRESS AFFECT US ALL.
I WONDER HOW YOU GET VOTERS OUT FOR A PRIMARY. THE TRUTH IS THAT NO MATTER WHAT PEOPLE ARE FEELING AOBUT HIM--AND LET'S FACE IT, WITH ALL THESE PERSONAL APPEARANCES THEY CAN MEET HIM OFTEN AND WE ALL KNOW HOW DAMN CHARMING HE IS--IF THEY DON'T GET OUT AND VOTE, IT ALL MEANS NOTHING. AT LEAST AROUND HERE, PRIMARIES ARE A NONEVENT. I WOULD FEEL DIFFERENTLY IF THE PRIMARY WAS OVER AND WE WAS IN THE GENERAL ELECTION.
I KNOW IN MY HEART THAT IF HE DOES NOT WIN THE PRIMARY, WE WILL NEVER HEAR FROM HIM AGAIN OTHER THAN A GALA AND I FEAR THE NIP WILL SUFFER GREATLY FROM THAT. AFTER A WHILE, THE FEW WHO GO TO GALAS WILL STOP AND THEN HE WILL DEFINITELY DISAPPEAR INTO THE NIGHT AND SO MAY THE NIP.
SO, ULTIMATELY, I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY. I AM NOT AS EXCITED ABOUT HIM RUNNING AS I WAS BECAUSE I AM JUST SO WORRIED HE HAS SET HIMSELF UP FOR ANOTHER SECOND PLACE. IF THE DNC COULD CONVINCE THE OTHER GUY TO DROP OUT, I THINK CLAY HAS A GREAT CHANCE TO WIN IN NOV. BUT, RIGHT NOW, I JUST FEEL LIKE IT IS THE END.
I WILL DROP IN OFTEN. JUST WISH I DIDN'T FEEL SO SAD ABOUT ALL OF THIS.
MARLENE--POSITIVE THOUGHTS.
GWENN
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Gwenn, I hear ya, girlfriend!
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Did you all receive the e-mail from Gene Conti? BREAKING : Polling shows Clay in first. He's 20 points ahead of Toni Morris,and 22 points ahead of Keith Crisco.
I do know that Crisco is running ads ,and they are usually on during the noon and evening news. They are very annoying as they keep saying his name over ,and over, Ten times to be exact. Then at the end MR Personality(NOT) Crisco, says this message has been approved by Keith Cricso.. By then I'm ready to scream! :)
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Gwenn,
Anyone watching the situation with even a modicum of reality has to realize that Clay may not do well in the election--or the primary for that matter. Especially with him jumping into the national arena on his first foray into politics. All of the "crossing fingers" and "sending good thoughts to his campaign" isn't going to make the voters choose him over someone else. (And yes, primaries here are pretty low turn-out, too.)
I don't know what he has planned if he doesn't advance after May. But I sure do understand your feelings about the whole thing, and share a lot of them myself. ((G))
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MARLENE--I DID GET THAT AND IT DOES LOOK VERY PROMISING. THE POINT IS THAT THE VOTERS HAVE TO GET OUT AND VOTE. HISTORICALLY, THE YOUNGER VOTERS DON'T GO TO PRIMARIES. OLDER VOTERS ARE NOT GOING TO VOTE FOR CLAY FOR VARIOUS REASONS. UNLESS HE HAS CHARMED THE PANTS OFF OF THEM WHICH IS ALWAYS POSSIBLE. ;) ;) ;)
SUNNY--AGREE. I HAVE TO SAY THAT IF I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO GO TO THAT OPEN HOUSE, I WOULD GO JUST TO SEE HOW NJU ARE REACTING TO HIM AND TO TALK TO PEOPLE MYSELF OUT OF CURIOSITY. (I CAN STRIKE UP A CONVERSATION WITH ANYONE IF I WANT TO.) IT IS HARD FOR ME TO LOOK AT CLAY WITHOUT KNOWING ALL I DO KNOW.
AS IN MOST ELECTIONS, IT ALL COMES DOWN TO VOTER TURNOUT.
GWENN
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SUNNY--AGREE. I HAVE TO SAY THAT IF I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO GO TO THAT OPEN HOUSE, I WOULD GO JUST TO SEE HOW NJU ARE REACTING TO HIM AND TO TALK TO PEOPLE MYSELF OUT OF CURIOSITY. (I CAN STRIKE UP A CONVERSATION WITH ANYONE IF I WANT TO.) IT IS HARD FOR ME TO LOOK AT CLAY WITHOUT KNOWING ALL I DO KNOW.
I didn't go to the open house; had other things I needed to do. But I also had the feeling that a large percentage of the people who turned out would be fans who wanted to see him up-close, rather than voters interested in what he had to say. I wonder if that was the case.
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The Open House was postponed. due to the weather. They will announce the opening at a later date.
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The Open House was postponed. due to the weather. They will announce the opening at a later date.
Thanks, Marlene.
Maybe Gwenn can give me some tips on how to strike up a conversation with anyone, and I can put them to use. 8)
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Michele, a check will be in the mail tomorrow.
I for one think Clay has a good chance in the political race. If not I look forward to seeing him on Broadway again. Rosemary
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VERY FUNNY, SUNNY. ;D ;) :-*
GWENN
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We have decide to go to WV to see Roger's Mom, and we will be leaving after I drop Rebecca off at school tomorrow morning. Margie has been moved to a Hospic facility,and is eating & drinking very little. They said that she would not be going back to her son's again . She has become so weak and fragile that they have decided to no longer try to get her up. She has a catheter,and her input and output is not good.
The siblings need to set down and make arrangements for the inevitable. We would appreciate very much your prayers for Margie, and our family, as this is and has been a very stressful time for us.
Tomorrow Clay has a busy day. At 10:00-noon he will be at Campbell College,in Harnett Co(meet & greet),and then The Wake Co Democratic Party are honoring him with a reception at the Captial Club Ballroom in downtown Raleigh(this is a ticketed event) from 5:30 -700 BUSY! BUSY! He sure is doing a lot of traveling.
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THE MAN TAKES MY BREATH AWAY- IMAGINE HIM LOOKING AT YOU LIKE THIS?? <<SWOONS>>
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T H U D !!!!
(Don't you envy how articulate I am) ? ;D
I would vote for him. In fact, he looks so honest that I would also buy a used car from him!! ;)
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You took the avie I wanted Marilyn! Drat lol Will choose another. I said gahhh when I saw that pic! Wow! :o ;D
And Ofcourse :P
Marlene-So sorry about your MIL. My prayers will be with everyone!
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Ahhh Clay is doing a Meet and Greet Wednesday night in DC! Nice to hear he can be somewhere else besides NC! Doing this in DC will be huge for him! Wish I could go. Asking a friend.
ETA: It is probably private. :(
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TIFF I am not sure its private- check it out closer- if you can go it would be great.
There are so many tweets and pics I am actually on page 2 of the news!! If you see something marked pic twitter and its doesn't look like a link, just copy the shortcut from the word pic, post it into your browser, and enter. It will bring you to the picture.
Our man is looking delicious and all I see are smiling faces around him. He is taken dozens and dozens of selfie pictures with many young people. He is really all over the place!!
AND...........he tweets to tell everyone where he is!!!
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Excited about our campaign but don't live in NC? Clay is heading south on Tuesday, March 25, for an Atlanta Reception. Tickets start at just $100. Click the link below to make a contribution and RSVP!
https://act.myngp.com/Forms/2358197354881875968
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Welcome from WV~ We had an uneventful trip, and have been able to visit Rogers Mom several times though I doubt that she even remembers we were there. She is sleeping 98% of the time, not eating and just taking in very little to none of liquid. It is very sad to see how much weight she has lost She looks skeletonal, and has lost most of her hair. The hospice facility is very nice. We were very impressed with all their nursing staff & volunteers. We are just hoping that Margie will not suffer any, and will gently just pass away in her sleep
We will be returning to Raleigh tomorrow. I'm glad I came even though I dread the traveling part, so far it has not bothered my knees & ankle to bad. I brought and ice bag & heat packets. So I 'm good to go.
Thank goodness for Wi.Fi at DBs house, I have been able to keep up with what is happening in the Clay world, and he has been a busy, busy man. ALSO SOME GREAT GORGEOUS PICTURES. THUD!
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CLAY IS WATCHING BASKETBALL!!
Clay Aiken ?@clayaiken 46s
Proud of all of the NC teams who made it to #MarchMadness. #UNC represents the state today!
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We have just returned from WV..rained the whole way. Early this morning our dear Margie passed away peacefully in her sleep.
Her funeral will be in Beckley WV, so her body had to be transferred to the funeral home there. No arrangements have been made so far that will be done tomorrow by Rogers brother & sister. We are thinking the wake & funeral will be sometime at the end of the week..
We needed to come home to get additional clothing & medicine. When we go to Beckley our GS, JT is going to do the driving so that's a big relief for Roger.
Thanks for those of you that had inquired about Margie. Your thoughts & prayers are greatly appreciated.
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Marlene, I'm so sorry for the loss of Roger's mom. I'll continue to hold you all in prayer through this tough time.
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Marlene, I'm so sorry for the loss of Roger's mom. I'll continue to hold you all in prayer through this tough time.
Ditto from me Marlene. :(
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Marlene, so very sorry- prayers to Roger, you and all the family. At least it was peaceful for her.
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Marlene, I'm so sorry for the loss of Roger's mom. I'll continue to hold you all in prayer through this tough time.
Ditto from me Marlene. :(
AND ME ALSO. (((M AND R)))
GWENN
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Thanks for all your kind words,thoughts & prayers.
Margie's funeral will be on Thursday at 1:00 pm ,with visitation 2 hrs prior to the service. We are going to Beckley WV on Wed,and will come back home on Friday.
Did most of you receive a message via e-mail about our Claymaniac Server Fund? Only 25% on our way to reach the goal,is bad. I would sure hate to see us shut down for lack of funds. That would made me sadder than not hearing Clay sing. I would sure hate to lose contact with all the friends I have made on this board. Hopefully we will reach the amount needed to keep us active by the first week of May.
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Marlene - I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Roger's mother. It is almost like she waiting for you to get there to see you one last time, even though she was not able to express it.
All my thoughts, prayers and love to you and your family as you make that return trip.
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Marlene, So sorry to hear about your loss.
*Hugs*
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Very sorry to hear about your loss. Praying for you and your family at this sad time.
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So am I {{Marlene}} Sending my thoughts and prayers to you, Roger and the entire family.
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Thanks again for all the wonderful thoughts and prayers from you great group of friends.
We will be leaving for WV tomorrow,and will be returning back to Raleigh on Fri. Our GS JT will be driving us, so that will give Roger a break from the driving for a change.
We are mostly concerned with how Rogers sister Shirley will hold up. It will be a long day for her,and right now she is pretty emotionally spent. Our concern is that with the COPD ,and being oxygen dependent, that she will have a rough time coping. Usually she has to do a couple of breathing treatments a day,in addition to being on the oxygen...Please pray for her on Thursday that she can make it through the day.
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MARLENE - Hugs and warm thoughts to you and Roger during your travels and then the funeral, etc. So sorry for your loss. It was good that you had some time with her just before she passed. Take care and get back home safely.
MARILYN - Thanks for all the news! 8)
Oh . . we are under a weather warning for tonight and tomorrow morning . . . .a "wintery mix"! Doesn't that sound like a sneaky way to describe, sleet, freezing rain and snow?? If spring ever comes, I feel like burning my winter jacket. Seems I have been wearing it since early November! Wow, I sound like I'm whining!!! ::)
Take care!
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Marlene, my thoughts are with you, Roger and the family. Many hugs
Wisconsin Barb, stay safe in this crappy weather.
Last night I went back through March on the Aiken News Network and fixed links in tweets so that all you have to do is click on the link and you can see the photo. Many "selfies" with Clay!!
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I AM POSTING SOME RED REPORTS FROM THE ATLANTA FUNDRAISER OVER ON THE ANN.
MAKES ME HAPPY TO SEE THEM!!
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Thanks so much Marilyn for all the news, recaps, pics etc! Loving it! ;D Sounds like he might go to other states for people to get a chance to hear him and meet him! Awesome! And love the NJU are taken by him! ;)
Thinking of you Marlene! {{{ Hugs }}}
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We are back home, thank goodness. We made it back yesterday, and have been chillin' out today.
The funeral was very inspiring, and it was amazing to us how pretty Margie looked compared to when we saw her the day before she passed away.
I'm glad we went to WV when we did so that Roger got to spend those last few days with her. The last thing she said to him was our last visit on Sat evening When we went in she was sleeping and Roger whispered, Mom..and she raised her hand up to his cheek, and said, "Oh my dear sweet precious baby boy ".When I think of seeing that special moment between them, it brings tears to my eyes. What a wonderful memory for Roger to remember though.
I cannot begin to tell you how much you all have meant to me during this time. Thank you so much for your kind words and prayers for Roger & I....also all the lovely cards. You are all very special to me
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Oh Marlene, that was such a beautiful moment. Roger can carry that in his heart always. How precious!!
Hugs and thoughts to all of you.
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I WISH THAT PEOPLE WOULD NOT DRIFT AWAY. I KNOW REAL LIFE IS MORE IMPORTANT BUT WE HAVE BEEN HERE FOR ELEVEN YEARS AND I REALLY HATE LOSING TOUCH WITH ALL OF YOU.
I KNOW CLAY IS MOVING IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION, BUT I DO NOT THINK HE WILL DISAPPEAR AT ALL.
IT SEEMS THAT WE MAY LOSE THIS BOARD ANYWAY SINCE THE SERVER FUND IS SO DEPLETED. VERY VERY SAD.
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I WISH THAT PEOPLE WOULD NOT DRIFT AWAY. I KNOW REAL LIFE IS MORE IMPORTANT BUT WE HAVE BEEN HERE FOR ELEVEN YEARS AND I REALLY HATE LOSING TOUCH WITH ALL OF YOU.
MARILYN - Real life truly is very important . . . but this website has been our home and our connection to Clay. And . . a place for friendships that have endured!!
I stop in every day, but I don't take the time to post if I don't have anything newsworthy! I plan to remedy that . . . starting today.
How much more $$$ do we need to keep our Maniac doors open???
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I STOP IN EVERYDAY ALSO AND I DID SEND IN A FEW DOLLARS. WE SHOULD NOT LET THIS DIE. IT HAS BEEN TOO LONG. BUT LIKE BARB, I KIND OF DON'T HAVE MUCH TO SAY. LIFE IS KIND OF REGULAR AND I DON'T THINK MOST PEOPLE MUCH CARE.
WE ARE AT A NEW BEGINNING AND I DON'T THINK MANY OF US KNOW HOW TO HANDLE IT. I DON'T THINK IT IS THAT WE CARE LESS FOR CLAY. I DON'T KNOW HOW TO HANDLE THIS. I AM NOT BIG INTO POLITICS AND I DON'T FOLLOW ANY POLITICIANS. IF HE WINS THE PRIMARY, I WILL BE MORE INTO IT I THINK.
I THINK HE IS FOLLOWING HIS PATH IN LIFE. I THINK HE WILL BE GREAT AT IT IF GIVEN THE CHANCE. BUT IT JUST FEELS ALL KINDS OF WEIRD SAYING THE STUFF WE USED TO ABOUT A POTENTIAL CONGRESSMAN.
I MISS HIS ENTERTAINING AND I AM UPSET THAT I WILL NEVER GET THE CHANCE TO SEE HIM ENTERTAIN AGAIN. I SAID THIS BEFORE---I FEEL CHEATED OUT OF HAVING HAD MY CHACNE TO SAY GOOD-BYE AND GOOD LUCK. A FEW FORTUNATE OTHERS HAD THEIR CHANCE.
BUT YOU ALL MEAN SOMETHING TO ME. SO, I WILL SEND IN MY CHECK AND HOPE WE ARE ALL HERE FOR A WHILE.
MARLENE--CONDOLENCES TO YOU AND ROGER. YOU KNOW I AM NOT GREAT WITH CARDS LIKE YOU ARE, BUT THE THOUGHTS ARE CERTAINLY THERE FOR YOU BOTH.
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The Claymaniac Server Fund - 2014 Renewal
As of 8pm Mon Mar 31st our goal for renewal has been met!
We have raised $655. Last year our renewal was $640 plus $10 for domain name renewal.
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The Claymaniac Server Fund - 2014 Renewal
As of 8pm Mon Mar 31st our goal for renewal has been met!
We have raised $655. Last year our renewal was $640 plus $10 for domain name renewal.
YAY!!! Let's keep moving forward TOGETHER!! :D
Thanks for your guidance, Michelle!! 8)
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YAY!! I agree with Barb. I was getting worried that we might not reach our goal, WHEW!
Hopefully in the future we will not get in such dire straits with our server fund. When its depleted like it had gotten, its hard to play catch up when we have lost so many people.
Thanks Michelle (& Michael) for all the great work you do to keep us up and running.
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THANKS TO ALL OF US TO KEEP THIS GREAT BOARD OPEN.
CLAY HAS TO MAKE A LIVING SO HE WILL NOT DISAPPEAR FROM US. HE HAS A SON TO RAISE. I ABSOLUTELY THINK HE WILL GO BACK TO BROADWAY, MAYBE POLITICS FIRST BUT WE WILL SEE HIM .
LOVE TO ALL
ROSEMARY
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MICHELLE
DO WE NEED MORE DONATIONS FOR THE WEBSITE HOST?
Rosemary
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I can honestly say that Clay does NOT intend to say goodbye- it's like he is on hiatus from entertaining. I am positive that he will be back. When that will be depends on the outcome of the election.
However, he WILL be at the Gala and I am hoping he will sing at least a couple of songs.
Even if he is just acting as emcee, I will be happy to see and hear him.
I am really really looking forward to seeing those of you who are going to attend the Gala. We will have a little reunion!!
I plan on arriving mid-day Thursday, so those of us who are there might be able to get together Thursday night. Michelle and Sunny, even if you will not be attending the Gala I am hoping we will see you at some point.
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So- here in good old NY- yesterday was the freakiest weather I have ever experienced!!
Woke up and saw a little snow on the ground- was way surprised because it had not been predicted. I drove North up Nichols Road to the expressway (Sunny might follow what I am saying). I left my house at 5 minutes to 8. By the time I had arrived at the expressway, which is about 3-4 miles North of me, it was snowing in earnest. As I went along, my rear window defroster could not work enough to melt the snow building up. There were chunks of snow on the hood of my car-and the rear view mirror kept getting buried. I opened the window and cleared it with my hand.
There were cars pulling over to clean up their front and rear windows, there were cars stuck in the middle lanes, not moving, there was even a tractor trailer stopped in the center lane, with a police car behind him. I get on the Expressway at exit 62 and drive to exit 50. Normal "rush hour" traffic and it usually takes me a little over an hour. It took me 2 hours and 40 minutes to get to work!! Also, the snow was tapering off by the time I got to exit 52. By the time I got to exit 50, the rear window defroster melted the snow, and the snow was actually melting off the top of my roof and sliding down to the hood, it was so warm. When I left work at 6:30, the snow was gone and my car was totally clean!!
The weatherman told us 1-2 inches but it would only settle on the grass and sidewalks. We ended up with FIVE inches in the area where I live.
FREAKY!!
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Beautiful day in Raleigh..86. Spring has sprung! (hopefully)
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MARLENE GLAD TO SEE YOU HERE, DID EVERYTHING GO OK ,I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR OF MARGIE'S PASSING. A BIG HUG FOR YOU AND ROGER :-* :-*
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Glory~ Thank you ...I had posted when we came home from WV after the funeral...page 25 post # 366.
Everyone did fine, and Rogers sister surprised us all with how well she handled everything. She had to use her portable oxygen during the visitation & funeral but considering all they had been through we were all very proud with how well she did.
Unfortunately Roger has been sick since we came home, with a stomach virus. Today is the first day he has eaten a meal..He has been living off of toast, saltine crackers, emotrol, lomotrin & ginger ale. Hopefully he's on the road to recovery.
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Marlene, please give Roger my best wishes for a speedy recovery!
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OMG, THIS IS SO TRUE.
Achin' for Clay
Gary Pearce posted on April 03, 2014 10:15
Carter said a “celebrity” campaign was different. Now I get it. Working with Clay Aiken is unlike any campaign I’ve seen.
Aiken starts with the most valuable quality a candidate can have today. He is a genuine political outsider in a time when voters are disgusted with politics. And he has near-universal name recognition. He doesn’t have to buy that on TV.
His challenge as a candidate is – or, was – different. Call it the WTF Factor. As in “Clay Aiken for Congress? WTF?” People know who he is, but is he qualified?
Aiken put that to rest in his five-minute announcement video. It has been viewed more than 600,000 times. Then he walked a gauntlet of interviews in the state and national media. When people hear him and talk to him, they realize he knows the district, knows the issues and knows what people are going through.
Now he’s on a roll. People react to him like to no other politician. I saw it last weekend at the College Dems/Young Dems convention and at Lillian’s List this week. The room buzzes when he comes in. People watch him. They take his measure. They want to take pictures with him.
Aiken seizes that moment. He takes their cell phone and snaps a selfie with them. Now, “#selfieswithclay” is a thing.
All this explains why he has a 20-point lead in the Democratic primary. And why the DCCC has put this race on the radar. And why Renee Ellmers suddenly looks spooked.
http://www.talkingaboutpolitics.com/Hom … Xs.twitter
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Well, that's encouraging. Thanks, Gwenn! :laugh:
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I loved the article too, Gwenn- it was actually posted earlier in the Aiken News Network!!!
Tons of pics with Clay being tweeted- all the links are in the news thread.
A lot of us have mentioned the buzz when he walks into a room. The energy levels rise -like when he first walks on stage. He just has that charisma!
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Now he’s on a roll. People react to him like to no other politician. I saw it last weekend at the College Dems/Young Dems convention and at Lillian’s List this week. The room buzzes when he comes in. People watch him. They take his measure. They want to take pictures with him.
Aiken seizes that moment. He takes their cell phone and snaps a selfie with them. Now, “#selfieswithclay” is a thing.
That certainly is good news!!! But, of course, not surprising to those of us that have been wooed by him for years!!! Keep on charming everyone, Clay, and you just may win!!!
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Now he’s on a roll. People react to him like to no other politician. I saw it last weekend at the College Dems/Young Dems convention and at Lillian’s List this week. The room buzzes when he comes in. People watch him. They take his measure. They want to take pictures with him.
Aiken seizes that moment. He takes their cell phone and snaps a selfie with them. Now, “#selfieswithclay” is a thing.
That certainly is good news!!! But, of course, not surprising to those of us that have been wooed by him for years!!! Keep on charming everyone, Clay, and you just may win!!!
YEP. I SMILED WHEN I READ IT CAUSE IT IS JUST SO TRUE. I REMEMBER WHEN HE WALKED INTO THE ROOM AT MY M&G. HE TAKES OVER A ROOM. DOMINATES IT. AND IF HE TURNS ON THE CHARM, FORGET IT. IF I CAN RECALL. 8) ;)
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I am running a little behind but I am very happy that we were able to raise the funds necessary to keep our site here open. When I found this site in 2004 I never would have believed what was in store for me. I knew I had found a young man with a great voice but I never expected to find so many good friends and go on adventures that I had not even thought about. I sure hope they keep on, one way or another.
I am sitting here tonight and I can actually read what I am typing. My vision for the last couple of months kept getting worse and worse and almost everything looked very gray. To make a long story short I had a "large" cataract removed from my left eye Tuesday. When I went for a checkup on Wednesday morning the doctor took the bandage off and I could already see better than I had when I went into surgery. What a huge surprise it was when we got in the car going home and I could not believe how bright and clear everything was. I came home and it looked like I had a new TV because it was so clear. Now I will probably have to have it done on the right eye in about a month. At least maybe by time the Gala gets here I can see what is going on.
Gwenn -- I now know what you go through everyday and I so wish there was something that could be done to help you.
Marilyn -- thanks so much for all the info on Clay and his campaign. It seems like people are at least paying attention to what he is saying. I hope that the people who are coming to see him are coming because they are interested in what he has to say and not just because he is "Clay Aiken"--and that they will go vote. Since this is what he apparently wants, I hope he makes it.
Marlene -- Sorry Roger has been sick since you have been home. Glad he is feeling a little better, just be sure it isn't the flu.
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Barbara~ Know that you must be relieved to have your cataract surgery finally done...the second one should do just as well. You will be able to see Clay up close and CLEAR in Sept. Only 5 months..
Roger is much better, thanks. He actually worked in the yard all day yesterday.
We are suppose to have some heavy rain & storms tomorrow in Raleigh. Maybe it will wash away some of the green pine pollen that has started to accumulate. Allergy sufferers nightmare!!
CINDY (stilldreaming) Thanks again for our great new banner.
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BARB---GLAD YOUR SURGERY WAS A SUCCESS. AT LEAST YOUR ISSUE COULD BE CORRECTED. FOR ME, I AM JUST GLAD I CAN SEE. I AM USED TO IT. OTHER THAN DRIVING AND GETTING GOOD THEATER SEATS ;) ;) ;), IT IS JUST NOT AN ISSUE ANYMORE FOR ME.
SO, WHEN EXACTLY IS THIS PRIMARY?
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The primary is May 6... Not much time left. Just hope that what Clay is working so hard to achieve, will happen for him. Barbara & I do not vote in the 2nd District, unfortunately. Two lost votes... :'(
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Mimi -- isn't part of Wake County in District 2? How in the world did the districts get all chopped up two years ago. I know I am not in District 2 but I thought maybe you were.
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YES, BUT THE WAY THEY CHOPPED UP THE DISTRICTS (GERRYMANDERING) IT CUT RIGHT THROUGH WAKE COUNTY.,SO I AM IN DISTRICT 3 OR 13. I'LL HAVE TO CHECK AGAIN. HOW ABOUT SUNNY, WONDER WHAT DISTRICT SHES IN?
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wow I guess I've been living in my own bubble for the last three months while on maternity leave since I didn't know that Clay has decided to run for Congress.
It will be interesting to see how it all turns out. I just hope that this will not be the last time we hear him sing.
Hugs to all.
Jules
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Several members of fanboards went to a couple of fundraisers, one in Charlotte, one in DC. I have posted their recaps in the Aiken News Network. It is good to see Clay out and about, and I think we have had more pictures of him in the last two months than we have in years!
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Agreed Marilyn and thanks so much for posting them! Would had loved to had Seen him in DC last night but didn't know til the day before. Maybe he will come back for something again cause he has been there twice already. Love hearing from fans that get to go to these things and so awesome that some can have a chat with him! Wish there was video of him singing Islands in the Stream from the other night! Love hearing that he is winning over a lot of people too! Really think he has a great chance of winning this!
Good to see you Jules.
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I'm not in District 2 either, Marlene, or he'd have my vote. :(
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Marilyn - thanks for all the info you are posting for us in the ANN. Clay seems to be everywhere and impressing a lot of people. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that he will win the primary and then we'll go on from there.
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CLAY IS HAVING A FUNDRAISER IN L.A. SPONSORED BY DAVID FOSTER, KATHY GRIFFIN, CEO OF DISNEY WOW,
WISH DAVID HAD BEEN THERE FOR HIS SINGING CAREER :-X
KATHY GRIFFIN NOT TO SURE ABOUT THAT ONE.
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Very interesting and huge! Maybe David can talk him into singing something! ;D Kathy actually said on Twitter she saw his video and supports him running for Congress! Even made a Contribution. Who knew?
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CLAY IS HAVING A FUNDRAISER IN L.A. SPONSORED BY DAVID FOSTER, KATHY GRIFFIN, CEO OF DISNEY WOW,
WISH DAVID HAD BEEN THERE FOR HIS SINGING CAREER :-X
KATHY GRIFFIN NOT TO SURE ABOUT THAT ONE.
WHAT!!!!!!!
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IT IS MIND BOGGLING, ISN'T IT GWENN, BUT I WOULD SURE LOVE TO BE THERE. HOPE THERE IS A BIG TURNOUT, AND CLAY WILL RAISE SOME MAJOR BIG BUCKS. SEVERAL FROM OTHER BOARDS ARE GOING, SO HOPEFULLY WE WILL GET SOME GOOD RED RECAPS AND SELFIES.
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SOMEONE RECEIVED THE EMAIL: I AM GOBSMACKED!!
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A RECEPTION HONORING
CLAY AIKEN
CANDIDATE FOR UNITED STATES CONGRESS – NORTH CAROLINA’S 2ND DISTRICT
Monday, April 21, 2014 6:00pm
Hosted by
David Foster, Kathy Griffin, Cindy and Alan Horn,
Rob Light, Nigel Lythgoe, Simon Renshaw
2000 Avenue of the Stars
Los Angeles, California
Please RSVP
via Events@ClayAiken.com
or Call 919.675.2004
Paid for by Clay Aiken for North Carolina
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Great news for those living in the NYC /Metro area..Rosie will be hosting a fundraiser for Clay on April 29. Marilyn please try and go....
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I wish I could go but I bet they want expensive donors. Hope someone can here. Rosie hosting it is cool compared to Kathy G. ::)
There is an adorable pic of Clay and a little girl from last night I saw on facebook. I think she sang with him. Awwww He should have a daughter someday. ;D
Happy Easter and Passover to all who celebrates!
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Great news for those living in the NYC /Metro area..Rosie will be hosting a fundraiser for Clay on April 29. Marilyn please try and go....
Didn't get an email about it-not sure where it will be, or if the public is invited. If anyone can find something, let me know please
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Marilyn ~Either call Headquarters, or Brice for the details. Dancermom may also have information.
CLAY HAS BEEN ENDORSED BY THE NC AFI -CIO. GOOD,FOR HIM. HE DID A GREAT INTERVIEW YESTERDAY ON THE RADIO. LOVE TO HEAR HIM TALK..GUESS WE MIGHT AS WELL ACCEPT THE FACT. THAT THAT IS ALL WE WILL BE HEARING HIM DO FOR AWHILE. SIGH!
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I saw something about it on Facebook. It is at some kind of Showroom. On a Tuesday night. Andy Cohn will be there too. It's a $250 ticket or more.
Love this! Clay has to win after this ad!
http://mediacdn.wral.com:1935/vods3/_definst_/mp4:amazons3/cbcnewmedia_wowza/68082-aiken-576x324-15-768.mp4/playlist.m3u8
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If anyone is interested in listening to Clay's radio interview yesterday here is the link... http://wunc.org/ Under Politics & Government Headlines, click on Primary Heats Up for NC 2 Congressional District.
Clay's interview is the second one under the map. He did a very good job. It's such a shame I can not vote for him,but I will continue to support him.
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tHIS IS FANTASTIC!! DANG I WOULD VOTE FOR HIM IF I COULD!!
Great new clay video !!! Candidates and Issues. WRAL
http://www.wral.com/news/local/politics/video/13578313/
ETA
Same video from different sources
From facebook
Molly Volker: Harnett County Democratic Party: Candidates & Issues: Clay Aiken :: WRAL.com http://www.wral.com/news/local/politics/video/13578313/
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HAPPY EASTER !
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HAPPY EASTER!!
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Happy Easter!!!
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Happy EAster.... (http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll170/chloepkay/Gifs/th_easter-bunny-with-flowers-source_o8h_zpsd6b90a64.gif) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/chloepkay/media/Gifs/easter-bunny-with-flowers-source_o8h_zpsd6b90a64.gif.html)
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HAPPY EASTER
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Did anyone else think it was kind of odd that, 3 times in 15 minutes, he said, "I don't need a job"? Maybe his advisory team told him he needed to make that point, but it seems strange to me.
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Sunny-I think it is cause of what Embers said. Don't think I spelled her name right.
I have to say he is really passionate in these interviews about the issues he wants to change. If this is his future so be it! They made the Ad on TV now. It's short. Same place where he did that 1st video about why he is running. Interested in hearing about that party in LA tonight! Maybe David will ask him to sing something. ;D Kathy better be nice. Wonder if Jaymes will be there. He took Parker to the movies the other night so it is nice to hear he saw him on Easter.
Hope everyone had a good Easter!
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Sunny-I think it is cause of what Embers said. Don't think I spelled her name right.
Ah, gotcha. Thanks, Tiffany.
Her name is Ellmers--but I like how you wrote it better. ;)
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Today Clay's ad will start running on our local TV stations. So far I have not seen it,but however have seen Renee Ellmers new ad,(about wanting to repeal Obamacare Act) twice. Where is Clay's ad ?..Hurry up already,I don't have all day! ;D
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Just read on another board that Cricso has a new ad out today attacking Clay for not attending any of the executive meetings he was appointed to by President Bush. This is getting ugly early! I'm sure there will be worse things to come especially from the Ellmers camp. Hope Clay has on his thick skin, because I'm afraid it is going to get real hurtful. This is the part I HATE about political campaigns,the nastiness...sometimes it does backfire,hopefully so ,in this case.
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Don't know what this video (reportedly by America Rising)is suppose to be proving ,other than GOOD LOOKING,WELL DRESSED MAN ,in gorgeous black car. ;D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYc1FbQVBdM...=em-uploademail
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Just read on another board that Cricso has a new ad out today attacking Clay for not attending any of the executive meetings he was appointed to by President Bush. This is getting ugly early! I'm sure there will be worse things to come especially from the Ellmers camp. Hope Clay has on his thick skin, because I'm afraid it is going to get real hurtful. This is the part I HATE about political campaigns,the nastiness...sometimes it does backfire,hopefully so ,in this case.
GEEZ, THIS GUY CAN ONLY FIND THIS TO COMPLAIN AABOUT? HOW ABOUT THAT BACK IN THOSE DAYS THE MAN WAS TOURING NONSTOP. SPONSORING A FOUNDATION THAT ACTUALLY DID SOMETHING INSTEAD OF JUST TALK ABOUT IT. TO BE HONEST, WHEN A CAMPAIGN STARTS GETTING LIKE THAT IT IS BECAUSE THE CANDIDATE DOING THE SMEARING IS SCARED. CLEAN CAMPAIGNS ARE WHAT MOVE ME. AS SOON AS A CANDIDATE STARTS WITH THE CRAP, I MOVE ON. IT ISN'T ABOUT WHAT WAS. IT IS ABOUT WHAT IS. CLAY'S TV AD IS JUST THAT.
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Clay did respond in an email sent today. Explained he just finished AI, toured and recorded an album etc. Was just too busy to attend. How many years ago was this? It is really stupid! So Clay just basically said to contribute to get back at him. Thank god in his ad he is smart enough and mature not to attack anyone like the others.
Heard the fundraiser in LA was a success. Kathy G was nice and respectful thank goodness. He is with some fans I think tonight in northern CA. Only 2 weeks lefted already for NC to vote! My fingers and toes are crossed for him to win!
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That's what I was going to say Glory..No one, except the people who have been making donations,and most of those can't vote for Clay anyway.
I saw Clay's ad on our local WRAL Evening News tonight...but I also saw the "NO SHOW " one that Crisco is endorsing ..Made me very mad..Not only do they photoshop Clay from his campaign ad video in different empty setting.they fad him out in each scene,saying" No Show Clay"...WHAT A CROCK! I made a donation ,so take that Crisco!
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Glory ~ I think he mentions the appointment in his campaign video.
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ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS!!:
Allison Haire-Burris
10 hours ago near Sanford, NC
And in other important news Nick and I have changed our political parties in order to vote for clay Aiken!
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Marilyn ~ Are you going to get to go to the NYC Fundraiser ? Keeping my fingers crossed you will.
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Clay Aiken ?@ClayForNC 4m
Proud to have the endorsement of the @ncae and our state's great educators http://www.clayaiken.com/news/NCAEendorsement … #ncpol #nc02
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Roll Call Politics ?@rollcallpols
Roll Call Politics: Clay Aiken Releases First TV Ad in North Carolina House Race: "American Idol" runner-up Cl... http://roll.cl/1jw8UMc
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Nice to see him fighting back against detractors, instead of that "ignore it and it will go away" crap that helped tank his singing career. He's finally got advisors who are professionals.
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Agreed Sunny!
I have to say I'm not really worried about this. It could be worse. Clay has said he can handle anything!
Ohh This is nice! I love his smile! https://mobile.twitter.com/ClayForNC/status/458967708072026113/photo/1
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Would appreciate very much your prayers for our son Brent (44). He broke his back today,and he is in a great deal of pain. The Dr's are studying his X-Rays and will decide what action to take ,and will let us all know tomorrow. He is presently on a morphine drip for the pain.
Have you ever just had a "bummer" of a day?,well that it what I have had today. After lunch Roger and I went to take a flower arrangement I had made to our daughter Dawn's grave, then came home and received the horrible news about Brent. I was already depressed enough after going to the cemetery, then to find out about Brent ..I am a mess tonight. I appreciate your prayers very much.
Just found out surgery probably tomorrow.
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You got my prayers Marlens!
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Thanks Tiffany.
Brent's surgery is scheduled for this weekend. More than likely will include a rod & pins. Would appreciate your continued prayers.
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Thanks Tiffany.
Brent's surgery is scheduled for this weekend. More than likely will include a rod & pins. Would appreciate your continued prayers.
You and yor son definitely have mine (((HUGS)))
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Marlene -- will be thinking about you and all of your family as Brent undergoes his surgery this weekend. All my best wishes to Brent and all the rest of you.
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Marlene - Hugs and prayers are on their way!
Please keep us updated.
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Marlene, sending good thoughts and prayers your way.
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Brent's surgery is scheduled for 2:30 this afternoon. The Dr said it would take approximately 3-4 hrs. Thank you for your continued prayers. I will be leaving shortly for the hospital.
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SENDING POSITIVE THOUGHTS, MARLENE.
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Marlene, thinking of you and hoping Brent's surgery went well.
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IS ANYBODY HERE GOING TO THE FORUM AT CARY HS ALL THREE DEMOCRATIC CANIDATES WILL BE THERE .
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Wish I could but., I am at the hospital,for most of the day.
The MRI showed an additional break in a vertebrae..so Brent now has two permanent rods in his back. He is still on a morphine drip and is in pain. Contined prayers, please & thank you.
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MARLENE CONTINUED PRAYERS FOR YOUR SON :-* TAKE CARE OF YOU TO.
HOW DID HE BREAK HIS BACK.
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The candidate forum with all three is for tomorrow,from 3:30 to 5:30 . It is sponsored by Western Wake Dems.Wake Co.Democratic Men & the Wake Co Democratic Party.
I will explain about Brent's injury later .Its to hard totype all that on my kindle.
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Marlene-continued prayers for Brent and wishes for a speedy recovery with minimal pain.
I caved and am going to the reception in NY on Tuesday. I heard Neil Sedaka will be there!! Love him!
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Marilyn~I am so glad you decided to go to the reception. I sure wish I were going. Spending four hours with Clay would be a big deal.
When the Drs did the MRI they discovered an additional break in another vertebrae, so Brent now has two rods in his back He will also be fitted with a plastic back brace, that he is to wear during the day. Right now he is in a lot of pain. The nurse asked how bad the pain was from 1 -10,and he told her 20. That's my boy! ;D
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CINDY ~THANKS AGAIN FOR ANOTHER GREAT BANNER.
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CLAY SANG TODAY ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL..He was in Fayetteville NC at a festival, and there is a video of him doing a street jam ,singing,Boggie Wonderland. Bet that won him some votes.:)
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CLAY SANG TODAY ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL..He was in Fayetteville NC at a festival, and there is a video of him doing a street jam ,singing,Boggie Wonderland. Bet that won him some votes.:)
WOULD LOVE TO SEE THAT VIDEO. ANYONE?
MARILYN---I SO KNEW YOU WOULD CAVE. LOL. GIVE HIM OUR LOVE.
I WAS SITTING IN THE SUN TODAY AND PLAY On My Way Here--THE CD --ON MY PHONE. WHAT A GREAT CD THAT WAS SIGH. FIRST TIME I LISTENED TO CLAY IN AGES. STILL LOVE HIS VOICE.
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FOUND IT. PRETTY COOL.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10200884391951332&set=vb.1810814633&type=2&theater
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Marilyn-So excited for you! Ofcourse he will remember you so you will get a selfie for sure! ;D Have fun and can't hear for your recap! Maybe Neil will ask him to sing. ;) He was busy this weekend!
Will contunie to pray for Brent Marlene!
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Just a quick update on Brent.. He has a Staph infection in the incision were the surgery was done on his back two weeks ago. The Dr inserted a pick this morning and he will have to take intravenous antibiotics for 6 weeks. He did get up (against his will) and walked down the hall. He probably will not be released for a couple more days.
They are presently doing a doppler to check for blood clots in the legs, as a precaution. Since a DLT is what killed our DD Dawn, they will definitely check him out thoroughly.
Again I thank you all so much for your continued prayers for him. He has a long recovery ahead of him.
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I am glad Brent is where he can be taken care of properly. Many prayers for a speedy recovery!
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Thanks, Sunny -- I made it home this evening about 6:30. The roads are flooded in a lot of Wilson and the traffic jams were bad but there was a break in the storms around 6:00 and it lightened up so it looked like daytime again and I took advantage of it and made it home before it started again. I am just thankful that the water did not get into my house.
The bad thing is that they say we could have the same thing tomorrow but even worse.
I can remember the "good old days" when the word tornado was never mentioned in eastern NC weather forecasts.
Thanks to Mimi who checked on me tonight also.
Just goes to show what great people we have here.
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Glad you are ok Barb and everyone in NC. Scary storms everywhere! Be safe!
Marilyn-Are you back yet?
Heads up! Clay will be on MSNBC today at 1 Eastern. The Ronan Daily Show.
He did a good job and looked very handsome! ;D
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Just watched Clay on The Ronan Daily Show. Thank goodness he had an opportunity to tell his version about the committee appointment...and also got to talk a bit about donations,and that Cricso was trying to buy his way to Congress,by loaning his campaign so much money. They showed Clay's ad ,and then the ad that Crisco had made on the same day. That's when Clay got to tell his side of the story about No Show Clay. He did a very good job. He also said that people who live in glass house should not throw stones... WAY TO GO CLAY!
Did I forget to mention he looked very handsome ? HE DID!
Shortly after the interview,his ad was shown on WRAL at 2:00 pm. Have not seen Crisco's No Show ad today..Thank Goodness!
MARILYN ~ WE ARE WAITING FOR A REPORT ABOUT LAST NIGHT.
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Video is up:
http://www.msnbc.com/ronan-farrow-daily
You will need to scroll down and the click on, Clay Aiken:Primary opponent trying to buy a seat
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M,ARLENE HAVE YOU SEEN THE ONE FROM HUFF POST LIVE I THINK ITS EVEN BETTER, GO CLAY
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No Glory I haven't got to see it yet. I was at work, and did not have access to WIFI.
I did hear the Ruben /Clay ad today on WRAL FM radio. Ruben did a excellent job. It was suppose to run again after 6:00 tonight.
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No Glory I haven't got to see it yet. I was at work, and did not have access to WIFI.
I did hear the Ruben /Clay ad today on WRAL FM radio. Ruben did a excellent job. It was suppose to run again after 6:00 tonight.
I heard the Ruben ad, too. Not sure of the demographics in District 2, so I don't know if Ruben will be able to influence many voters.
Barb, I'm glad you got in alright. ((B))
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Report up on another board that Clay will possibly be on Stephen Colbert Show tonight (Comedy Central)
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Loved the Huff Post interview too! Ahhhh Stephen Colbert! That is big! Staying up and recording it just in case!
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THEY SAID HE IS GOING TO BE ON I ACTUALLY HAVE NEVER WATCHED THAT ONLY FOR CLAY WOULD I SACRIFICE MY BEAUTY SLEEP. ;D
WHY WOULDN'T THESE PEOPLE HAVE HIM ON FOR HIS ENTERTAINMENT CAREER, BOGGLES MY MIND ALSO MAKES ME A BIT SAD. :-\
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Short, but sweet. Clay was cute. Clay is always cute. ;) And he always comes across well spoken. The more air time, the better! Good job!
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CLAY DID A GREAT JOB WITH STEPHEN & HIS SATIRE.. WAY TO GO CLAY. HE HAS BEEN A BUSY GUY IN NYC TODAY..3 TV appearances, great publicity...just hope people in NC District 2 saw some of those appearances, they are the ones who will count for the primary.
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That was fun! ;D
Just listened to Ruben's ad from the radio for Clay. Very sweet!
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According To Faye Clay will be on The Today show tomorrow morning 1st hour!
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I LOVE THIS TWEET:
?(*´?`*)?? ?@ClareEriko 5m
Holy SHIT when did Clay Aiken get so hot
I WILL GIVE A REPORT TOMORROW- DIDNT GET HOME UNTIL 5 AM YESTERDAY MORNING, AND WORKED LATE TONIGHT,PLUS SOME FAMILY DRAMA.
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Forward Americans @ForwardAmerican
Tune in Fri. morning 7 am @TheTodayShow @KellyO covers @ClayForNC #nc02 campaign for US House. She spent time w/ him in district this week
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STOPPING BY. HOPE ALL ARE WELL.
LEAVING TOMORROW FOR A 11 DAY TRIP TO NASHVILLE, CHARLESTON, AND SAVANNAH WITH LORRIE AND HER HUSBAND. ANOTHER GREAT PART OF THIS FANDOM IS THE AMAZING PEOPLE IN MY LIFE.
AS FOR CLAY---I SAW HIM BRIEFLY ON COLBERT. ER TEXTED ME THAT HE WAS ON. OK. SAW HIM THIS MORNING ON TODAY AND COULD HAVE DONE WITHOUT IT. THE MODS WERE ANYTHING BUT COMPLEMENTARY. SEEING LOTS OF HIS ENTERTAINMENT FRIENDS SAYING GREAT THINGS. BUT-----HE IS RUNNING IN A SMALL JERIMANDERED (SP) DISTRICT IN NC. NOT NATIONALLY. I HARDLY THINK MOST PEOPLE IN THAT DISTRICT CARE IF KG SUPPORTS HIM. OR AH, OR RUBEN. I WAS VERY HOPEFUL BUT FOR SOME REASON, I AM WORRIED. CAN;T THIS GUY CATCH A BREAK OR DID HE USE IT ALL UP? THIS CRISCO PERSON IS USING A LOT OF HIS OWN MONEY TO TRY TO DEFEAT CLAY. JUST WANT HIM TO WIN AND I DON'T THINK THE NATIONAL EXPOSURE IS HELPING AT ALL. IT JUST KEEPS BRINGING UP AI AND THAT SHIP HAS LONG SAILED AND IS TOTALLY IRRELEVANT.
AND YES, I LIKE THAT TWEET ALSO, MARILYN. HE IS DAMN HANDSOME.
GWENN
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CHECK OUT AIKEN NEW NETWORK. THERE IS A LINK TO AN INTERVIEW WITH DEE SNIDER THAT YOU CAN STREAM. THEY PLAY SOME OF "LUCK BE A LADY TONIGHT" AT THE BEGINNING. AND DEE IS VERY COMPLIMENTARY, HE COMES RIGHT OUT AND SAYS APPRENTICE WAS FIXED!!
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There was a fantastic debate today on local WTVD 11 ABC with Morris,Crisco & Clay. Clay did a wonderful job,and he looked delicious, freckles,sparkling green eyes, and and well groomer hair. Someone needs to bring the link here so all can enjoy it.
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There was a fantastic debate today on local WTVD 11 ABC with Morris,Crisco & Clay. Clay did a wonderful job,and he looked delicious, freckles,sparkling green eyes, and and well groomer hair. Someone needs to bring the link here so all can enjoy it.
YOU MIGHT WANT TO CHECK AIKEN NEWS NETWORK ;)
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There is a report that team Clay has put out a flier telling about Crisco's businesses in Central America. Well its about time is all I can say. After all the negative ads I have seen locally about NO SHOW CLAY,I'm glad his team decided to get the word out about Crisco....I wonder how many Americans he hires in Central America?
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There is a report that team Clay has put out a flier telling about Crisco's businesses in Central America. Well its about time is all I can say. After all the negative ads I have seen locally about NO SHOW CLAY,I'm glad his team decided to get the word out about Crisco....I wonder how many Americans he hires in Central America?
HE SHOULD DO A TV AD. PEOPLE DON'T READ FLYERS.,,
GWENN
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Ads are extremely expensive-they cost to make, and they cost even more to air-a minimum of $55,000. Crisco put over $700,000 of his own money into his campaign and therefore could afford the ads. That is why he has much less capital on hand than Clay.
People have noticed the fliers, and are tweeting about them. They are also the subject of an article which I posted in the ANN.
I think that if(when?!!) Clay wins the primary, THEN they may put out ads to fight Ellmers. I don't have anything concrete to back that up, just my IMHO.
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A little late synopsis of my night on 4/29.
I got into the city and met up with others who were going to the reception at the furniture showroom. The place was absolutely beautiful, with several floors of the most gorgeous furniture- a lot of blacks and whites. There were paintings on the wall, and some were of celebrities in black and white. However, all of it was way beyond my means.
We came down the stairs, and Clay was on the landing. He gave us hugs and thanked us for coming. We got our name tags and went downstairs. They had a nice spread of cheeses, fruits, crackers, and chocolate chip cookies!! They also had a nice bar. All of the waiters were young and handsome.
Rosie O’Donnell was there and was showing us a video of her baby laughing hysterically at her older son playing basketball in the house. You know how contagious and funny a baby’s laugh is, and it was adorable.
Once all the guests arrived, the showroom was pretty full. The men who owned the showroom asked us all to go into “the bedroom” . They first showed Clay’s introductory video, and then he proceeded to introduce Rosie. She had glowing things to say about Clay-she said that over a year ago when he asked her opinion on whether he should run, she said to go for it. She said we as celebrities are always waiting for that moment of obscurity, and before it comes they should take the spotlight and microphone they have and do all that they can with it.
Then David Mixner spoke. He is a famous author and a very well spoken person. He brought us to tears with his enthusiasm about Clay and how much NC and the country needs people like him to represent us. He said that he had a nephew in Afghanistan, and that not only did he want him to come home with both his arms and legs, but he also wanted him to come home to a job. He knew this was one of the issues that Clay is fighting for, as 11% of our servicemen are unemployed-4% more than the civilian unemployment rate (this was a statistic Clay brought up).
Then Clay spoke. He is so eloquent and sincere. He told us about his background in special education, and spoke of his foundation. Then he told us all the things that he wanted to do if he is elected for Congress. If anyone was on the fence before, they would swing his way immediately listening to all the speeches that night.
Afterward he mingled with everyone and those who wished to donate would give them to his assistant. It was a very nice reception and I hope he got lots of money from it!!
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I LOVE THIS TWEET!!
@Nich330: Wow... Clay Aiken knows his shit
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Thanks Marilyn for sharing your night with Clay! Glad you had a great time! Would love to go to these things if it wasn't so expensive. Claybella I saw is at the event today he went too and got a selfie.
Lol Love that! I really have a good feeling he can win this! A lot of NJU are so impressed with him and the people who had met him on the trail that can vote! I loved how passionate and caring he was talking about the issues at the debate. I believe he will deliver and he means it! Will have my fingers, toes and everything crossed for him on Tuesday!
Have a safe trip and a good time Gwenn! Tell Lorrie we said hi!
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I am having a HUGE problem with my home computer, photobucket, the internet etc. -so I have been unable to post any pics. In the ANN if a tweet included a photo I put the link in.
Nevah mind!!
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Marilyn -- glad you had a good time Tuesday night and I enjoyed reading your recap. I have said it before but I am saying it again. I love reading all the reports, recaps and tweets you post on the ANN. Though we have always known what a great guy Clay is, I can't believe all the positive tweets and reports coming from news sources, friends of Clay and mostly the people he is meeting at random campaign stops all around the state. Thanks, again.
I also love the tweet by Nick330--I laughed out loud the first time I read it.
We finally had a beautiful day in eastern NC today. Bright sunshine and no rain.
Gwenn -- Hope you have a great time on your trip.
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GOOD LUCK ON TUESDAY ,CLAY !
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Nervous and excited for him! Someone said we can get to keep up tomorrow by social media. Want to see his reaction if he wins! Will be so happy for him! ;D He has worked his butt off! I do wonder what his plan is if he doesn't. So fingers, toes and everything crossed for him tomorrow!
Marilyn-Would love to see your selfie but I don't go to CV.
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Clay has worked so hard for this- I wish him all the luck in the world!!
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CLAY -- BEST WISHES AND GOOD LUCK TODAY
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I've cast my vote..Unfortunately I was unable to vote for Clay. I had thought I was in District 13,but am actually in 18. There had been 52 people that had voted ahead of me at 8:00 am.
I do hope people will get out and vote...the weather is suppose to be nice all day,with possible thunderstorms late in the evening.
BEST OF LUCK ,TO CLAY TODAY.
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CLAY - So hope today is YOURS! The people in NC District 2 will be so well represented if they vote wisely today!!!
We will be waiting to hear the results. WHEW!!
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Clay's race was just on our local news (out of Shreveport, Louisiana). They never mentioned one word about him when he was an entertainer - maybe this is a good sign - at the very least he has caught National attention.
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He is winning 47% so far! ;D Crisco is 33%.
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He is winning 57% so far! ;D Crisco is 33%.
Thanks, TIFF !! What percentage of the votes do those numbers represent???
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93 of 156 precincts.
Aiken 4,196. 47.49%
Crisco 3,247 36.75%
Morris 1,392 15.16%
GO CLAY!
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93 of 156 precincts.
Aiken 4,196. 47.49%
Crisco 3,247 36.75%
Morris 1,392 15.16%
GO CLAY!
MARLENE - Hope this "trend" keeps going in this direction! Thanks!!!
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You can refresh this site to see the polls going up. http://enr.ncsbe.gov/ElectionResults/?election_dt=05%2F06%2F2014&contest_set_lbl=CON
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Thanks, gals! This is exciting!!! Go, Clay!!!
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Here is a entirely different report
47 of 156 precients 57%
Aiken 5,190 46.88%
Crisco 4,082 36.87%
Morris 1,799 16.25%
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There are 390 people on the CV now.
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68 of 156
Aiken 6,489 44.47%
Crisco 5,543 37.99%
Morris 2,359 17.54%
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WRAL is showing Clay at 6,741, & Crisco at 6,318 This is making me a nervous wreck. I think I will not watch for awhile ;D
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Yikes! They are only 200 votes apart now!
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Yikes! They are only 200 votes apart now!
Very nerve-wracking . . . . wish I didn't care so much! Fingers crossed . . . .
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US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 02 - DEM (VOTE FOR 1)
Precincts Reported: 121 of 156
NAME ON BALLOT PARTY BALLOT COUNT PERCENT
Clay Aiken DEM 9,050 40.99 %
Keith Crisco DEM 8,837 40.02 %
Toni Morris DEM 4,192 18.99 %
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Back up to over 500...
US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 02 - DEM (VOTE FOR 1)
Precincts Reported: 128 of 156
NAME ON BALLOT PARTY BALLOT COUNT PERCENT
Clay Aiken DEM 9,971 41.77 %
Keith Crisco DEM 9,416 39.44 %
Toni Morris DEM 4,487 18.79 %
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Oh gosh, come on Clay, this is a nail biter!
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OMG My heart us racing right now! He has to win! Wish I was at his party. I bet the people in the room are excited and nervous like us! Thanks for keeping us updated!
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Less than 200 votes apart now...
US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 02 - DEM (VOTE FOR 1)
Precincts Reported: 145 of 156
NAME ON BALLOT PARTY BALLOT COUNT PERCENT
Clay Aiken DEM 9,689 40.40 %
Keith Crisco DEM 9,518 39.69 %
Toni Morris DEM 4,775 19.91 %
I am not sure why I started watching this....I am a nervous wreck now, too!!!
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Back to over 300
US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 02 - DEM (VOTE FOR 1)
Precincts Reported: 147 of 156
NAME ON BALLOT PARTY BALLOT COUNT PERCENT
Clay Aiken DEM 10,354 40.75 %
Keith Crisco DEM 10,028 39.47 %
Toni Morris DEM 5,026 19.78 %
Down to the wire now. Almost all the precincts are in!
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Woody~ I know what you mean... Its like a magnet it just keeps pulling you back to it.
Toni ,sure did break up the vote though.
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Toni ,sure did break up the vote though.
Yes, I noticed that. There are some other races that are very close to!
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Just 2 precincts left to report and he has a 300 vote lead!!!
US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 02 - DEM (VOTE FOR 1)
Precincts Reported: 154 of 156
NAME ON BALLOT PARTY BALLOT COUNT PERCENT
Clay Aiken DEM 10,633 40.60 %
Keith Crisco DEM 10,307 39.35 %
Toni Morris DEM 5,252 20.05 %
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I need a drink,no I need a smoke..Darn I don't do either ;D
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I need a drink,no I need a smoke..Darn I don't do either ;D
I'm going to have a little glass of wine!!! (I'll take one for the team)!! ;D
Can't wait until we know the final vote!
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I took my shower a little earlier while Clay had a little better lead and I thought I could come back and rest and watch the results. Not so!!!
If Clay knows how to do one thing that is keep us waiting and wondering what is going to happen ;D
I hope he hangs on and keeps at least 40% of the vote.
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Its just so close. Hoping we don't have a recount...My nerves can't take it. Clay will have to have 41% to keep that from happening.
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"Unofficial" results:
US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 02 - DEM (VOTE FOR 1)
NAME ON BALLOT PARTY BALLOT COUNT PERCENT
Clay Aiken DEM 11,188 41.19 %
Keith Crisco DEM 10,628 39.13 %
Toni Morris DEM 5,345 19.68 %
And he got over 41% of the vote!!!!!
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Have they said anything yet on Raleigh TV?
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News at 11. Most of the local news websites are keeping up with the voting. Thank god Clay is still winning! Crisco can not win!
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The only thing they have said on the 10:00 news is that it is too close to call
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The only thing they have said on the 10:00 news is that it is too close to call
Gosh, and it was even closer earlier! There were several races very close. I hope they will declare the winner tonight!
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The only thing they have said on the 10:00 news is that it is too close to call
This is torture!!! Clay must be pacing!! What a night . . . . . crossing my fingers once again!!!
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I want to believe he won! Whoo Hoo! Better not do a recount.
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They just posted different numbers:
US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 02 - DEM (VOTE FOR 1)
NAME ON BALLOT PARTY BALLOT COUNT PERCENT
Clay Aiken DEM 11,634 40.83 %
Keith Crisco DEM 11,265 39.54 %
Toni Morris DEM 5,593 19.63 %
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They just posted different numbers:
US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 02 - DEM (VOTE FOR 1)
NAME ON BALLOT PARTY BALLOT COUNT PERCENT
Clay Aiken DEM 11,634 40.83 %
Keith Crisco DEM 11,265 39.54 %
Toni Morris DEM 5,593 19.63 %
WOODY - Do they have the votes from ALL the precincts??? I just want someone to announce the WINNER!!
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Just did! ;D He won! he won! Yeah!!! Congress to Clay!!! This is amazing!
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They are celebrating big time at the CV ..However WRAL just reported that there are still 5 precincts to report and unless there is significant change that Crisco will likely ask for a recount.
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WOODY - Do they have the votes from ALL the precincts??? I just want someone to announce the WINNER!!
They were saying all along how many precincts were in...up until the end. WRAL website still says 96% in. Will check again!
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David Crabtree on WRAL said the vote is not complete yet--there are about 5% of the precincts that have not reported. He did mention that if it gets a little closer, Crisco can demand a recount (and he probably would). I also have not heard whether the absentee ballots and early voting ballots have been counted yet.
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Tiffany Who announced him the winner?
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unless there is significant change that Crisco will likely ask for a recount.
OF COURSE!!!
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Sorry Marlene -- you type faster than I do
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Been seeing people saying it on Twitter and facebook and I saw a pic of everyone clapping at the party. Damn if they still Have to count the votes. Hmmm His team has said nothing yet.
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From WRAL with 99% in:
US HOUSE DIST 2 PRIMARY (DEM)
Candidate Votes Percent
Clay Aiken 11,459 41%
Keith Crisco 10,958 39%
Toni Morris 5,508 20%
(Last updated 10:56 pm, Precincts: 99% reporting)
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Crisco's camp lefted his party and thinks we might not know who wins til the morning. Ugh!
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Crisco's camp lefted his party and thinks we might not know who wins til the morning. Ugh!
All the numbers show Clay ahead, so I think it will all turn out well!
If you Raleigh gals hear more on TV, please let us know! Thanks!
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Been seeing people saying it on Twitter and facebook and I saw a pic of everyone clapping at the party. Damn if they still Have to count the votes. Hmmm His team has said nothing yet.
I wish WRAL or anyone would announce a WINNER. If a recount is requested . . . . . we will understand (kind of)!!
With Clay, we are always waiting and wondering!! GOOD THING HE IS WORTH IT!! ;)
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So true Barb! People are waiting for Clay to say something and it is possible they might recount.
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I am going to bed now knowing in my heart that Clay did indeed win, 5:30 will be here to soon. I will just have to hope for good results tomorrow morning.
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New numbers from WRAL, but they still say 99% in
US HOUSE DIST 2 PRIMARY (DEM)
Candidate Votes Percent
Clay Aiken 11,649 41%
Keith Crisco 11,277 40%
Toni Morris 5,599 20%
(Last updated 11:17 pm, Precincts: 99% reporting)
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I lied~ I just watched Clay thanking all the people who had helped him out. He said one of his helpers was probably still outside waving his campaign sign. He said he will need to rest up so he can wave them in Nov. The announcer said that the tallies had changed and Clay now had a 2% lead which would not require a recount...This was on WTVD 11
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Clay says he is very confident that we are going to be victorious! That is a good sign! :)
Thank god! Thanks Marlene! Yeah!!!
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WRAL just posted these numbers, with 100% precincts reporting:
US HOUSE DIST 2 PRIMARY (DEM)
Candidate Votes Percent
Clay Aiken 11,649 41%
Keith Crisco 11,277 40%
Toni Morris 5,599 20%
(Last updated 11:39 pm, Precincts: 100% reporting)
WOOHOO!!!
Now, I'm going to bed. Nite!
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Theme song for Clay's Campaign "Walk Away Renee"...They played it at the party tonight. To cute! Clay looked so good with his white shirt sleeves rolled up. I AM OFFICIALLY GOING TO BED ..NITE ALL!
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Been checking in during an amazing concert. Omg-- it looks like he won!!!! Thrilled.
Gwenn
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YES!!!!!
Clay earned this victory!! He now still faces a very tough campaign!!
So very glad that I could be with all of you during a very uncertain night!! God Bless America!
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I am SO proud of our guy!!
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Isn't this incredible!!!
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It is even scrolling across the bottom of my TV station here in IL....Former AI runner-up hold slim lead, etc.
Has the race been called yet?
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WISCONSINMANIAC I SMILED THIS MORNING WHEN I READ YOUR POST THAT SAID GOD BLESS AMERICA. WELL SAID!
GO CLAY WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!!!!!!!
Rosemary
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Does NC require a run off if no one got over 50%? My State requires this, even in a Primary.
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Supposedly it is only 41% in NC but Crisco is just 1% trailing Clay . Looks like they are doing a re-count.
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WHY,OH WHY CAN NOTHING BE SIMPLE FOR CLAY?..AS HARD AS HE TRIES, HE CAN NEVER SEEM TO GET A BREAK
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I know! This is stressful! Arghh We might not know til tomorrow now! I feel in my heart that he has this! Really trying to think positive! Love all the national news today! I want to know what he is feeling right now. I saw the speech when he got chocked up last night naming all the people who has helped him! awwww So fingers and toes crossed everything will work out in his favor!
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I think he will win
Rosemary
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Clay is ahead by 360 votes Decision will be made tomorow by CRISCO if there is to be a recount. Lots of CNN NEWA. THEY WERE SHOWING CLAY SINGING Invisible.
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Clay has been mentioned on about every channel and show that has been on today! There were other close races, but his Idol notoriety has made it news today, for sure!
I am not worried. There have been a lot of recounts in IL and the one that appears with the most votes always comes out on top. They are not going to magically find 350 votes for Crisco. I am sure the election judges were careful the first time around. (Unless there were some crazy Claymates that were disguised as judges....KIDDING!!!)
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I'm with you WOODSTOCK854
rOSEMARY
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I just heard on WRAL-TV that Crisco can't ask for a recount unless the difference is less than 1% and right now it is about 1.5%.
Also said that all the mail-in ballots have not been counted yet.
Everyone keep your fingers crossed.
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Thanks Barb! Whew! Brice said we will know something by tomorrow. Loved Clay's email thanking everyone for their support! He knows the right things to say.
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TIFFANY~ I thought that the e -mail was sweet. I just hate having to wait to find out the results. Hopefully Clay is not as worried as we all are.
I do hope that there will not be a re-count, or heaven forbid a run -off...so after the absentee ballots are counted hopefully he will stay at 41%. He cound have more votes from the absentee ballots..I 'm keeping my fingers crossed that not many will be for Crisco, I would rather see them go to Toni Morris.
Did you see the asinine remark that Crisco made on TV? He told the reporter that he took Clays absence from the committee, personal, since he has a brother with autism .....WHAT A CROCK! I don't like that man, and don't trust him at all.
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I HAVE NO PATIENCE WITH PEOPLE LIKE THIS GUY. I DON'T LIKE HIM EITHER. I HOPE HE DOESN'T SCREW THIS UP FOR CLAY, BUT THIS IS ONLY THE BEGINNING I AM AFRAID. BUT AM OPTIMISTIC. ;D ;D
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I don't like him either, Marlene
I'm hoping that a lot of the absentee ballots will come from the military. If so, that should help Clay. It's going to be a long ten days.
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Feel so out of touch. In Charleston. So, when will the election results be determined for sure? God, everything has to be so annoying for Clay. This creepy Crisco needs to let it go and be a man.
Gwenn
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Thanks to Cindy for our handsome new banner
According to the N&O this morning we may not know the results until next week. The deadline for absentee ballots is Mon. Clay will need to keep a 41%,or better lead to be declared the winner. Crisco is going to draw this out as long as he can. I hope & pray this doesn't go to a re-count, or heaven forbid,a runoff in July.
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anybody talked to marilyn i left her several pms yesterday one today, i am worried about her :-*
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Glory~ I believe Marilyn is OK..She posted in the ANN a little before 8:00pm tonight
I talked with her last week, and she has been working late ,and it sometimes takes her a long time to get home from work,because of the traffic.
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I AM HERE!!
Lots of work issues- sometimes I don't get home until after 8:00 and I don't always run right to the computer!!
Glory- responded to your PMs.
I sure wish they would tally the votes and declare Clay the winner!!! Its always wait, wait, wait!!
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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY FROM ME TOO!
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ditto!
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Hope everyone had a nice day. Still in Savannah.
Gwenn
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CRISCO DIED TODAY, NOT SURE OF THE DETAILS
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Keith Crisco died today in his home after a fall. WRAL said it had been told that Cricso had talked with his advisers that he was planning to concede to Clay tomorrow.
What a shame. He had been married for 49 yrs
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On the WRAL evening news ,they reported that Keith Crisco tripped going his front steps and he fell backward and hit his head. He was dead,when the first responders arrived.
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On Clay's campaign page ,the screen is all black. His statement is : He was a gentleman,a good and honorable man,an extraordinary public servant. I was honored to know him.
I am suspending all campaign activities as we pray for his family and friends.
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How do you trip and fall backwards?
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CRISCO DIES IN FALL (http://www.wral.com/congressional-candidate-crisco-dies-in-fall/13638582/)
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SO I GOT AN EMAIL FROM CHRISTIE TELLING ME THIS AND I COULD NOT BELIEVE IT. STILL IN SAVANNAH . I AM WITH YOU, SUNNY. HOW DOES THAT HAPPEN? EVERYTHING IN CLAY WORLD IS JUST OFF THE WALL. HE MUST FEEL SO CREEPY AND HIS STATEMENT IS SO CLASSY. STILL SHAKING MY HEAD.
GWENN
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I left out the start of Clay's statement : I am stunned and deeply saddened by Keith Crisco's death. Keith comes from humble beginnings .No matter how high he rose-to Harvard,to the White House and to the Governers Cabinet- he never forgot where he came from...then He was a gentleman.....and the remainder of the statement in my post # 572.
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Clay is caring, compassionate gentleman with tons of class. I am very sorry for Mr. Crisco and his family.
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Clay is caring, compassionate gentleman with tons of class. I am very sorry for Mr. Crisco and his family.
Ditto!
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IT'S OFFICIAL -- CLAY WINS
Info posted at the top of the page on WRAL.com
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FINALLY! EVEN THOUGH IT IS SOMEWHAT BITTERSWEET, I AM PROUD TO BE A FAN, AND WISH HIM THE BEST OF LUCK IN HIS RUN AGAINST ELLMERS. HE WOULD DEFINITELY BE AN ASSET IN CONGRESS.
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CNN JUST ANNOUNCED CLAY'S WINNING ALSO
Rosemary
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So happy for him! Yeah!!!
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I'm so glad this part of the journey is over. So sad it ended this way, though.
BUT, as always, I am very proud of Clay!
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VERY HAPPY FOR CLAY LOVE HIM BUNCHES :-* :-*
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I AM THRILLED FOR HIM BECAUSE HE REALLY DID WIN AND NOT JUST CAUSE CRISCO DIED. I JUST WISH SOMETHING IN HIS WORLD WOULD HAPPEN WITHOUT DRAMA. NOW, I FEEL LIKE I WILL DONATE TO THE CAMPAIGN BECAUSE ANY HOUSE SEAT AFFECTS EVERYONE.
WHILE AT THE AIRPO9RT COMING HOME, BARRY SAYS--LOOK AT THE MONITOR. THERE'S YOUR BOYFRIEND. STORY ON CNN ABOUT CLAY.
GWENN
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WHILE AT THE AIRPO9RT COMING HOME, BARRY SAYS--LOOK AT THE MONITOR. THERE'S YOUR BOYFRIEND.
LOL, I love that! And we are all so nice to share the same guy!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Hi ladies! I see some of you on facebook but thought I would just drop in and say hello! So happy for Clay! I really miss the old days when we were all trying to see Clay in concert!
Hope everyone is doing good!!
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Good Morning~ There was a cute little comment in this mornings N&O about the race between Clay & Renee Ellmers. There were pictures of both of them. Article says, THIS RACE IS GOING TO BE FUN TO WATCH. GRAB THE POPCORN, PEOPLE!
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AMERICAN IDOL JUST RAN SOME CLIPS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS AND SHOWED CLAY QUITE A FEW TIMES
Rosemary
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I just wish for once they would acknowledge all that Clay has accomplished and congratulate him on winning the primary. It will never happen, sadly.
But then, who needs THEIR approval? He did just fine without their support after his time on the show was over.
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We have had a tremendous amount of rain..our rain gauge is showing over 3 inches,and it is suppose to rain until around 2:30 am. Lots of flash flood warnings.
There were some very strong winds,and possibly a small tornado that hit Durham at around 6:00 this evening . There are a lot of downed trees & power lines.So far,no injuries have been reported. We have also lost our cable service so NO TV tonight.
Hope after the funeral for Mr. Crisco tomorrow we will start hearing some new campaign news. Wonder if Clay will be attending the funeral ?
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This morning when I went out to go to work,found my car had been broken into during that torrential rain. The thief stole my Kindle Fire,and my pay check for this week. Glove box stuff was everywhere,but they did not take my GPS ,(guess they figured we could trace them) They did take my Indy paper copy with Clay on the cover which I had in a manila envelope in the back seat. Roger said they must have been Clay Fans :) Such a funny man! Thank goodness they did not take my CDs which were under the passenger front seat. It was a rush job ,and best we can figure is that our outside motion lite cut on ,and probably scared them off. They also got into our SIL truck but he could not find anything missing. I had my employer stop payment on my check,and rewrite me a new one. We went to the bank and got a new account in case they took any paperwork that was connected to our account. I sometimes would carry a deposit slip in the case behind my kindle,so wasn't sure if there might have been one there ,or not. Also had to call Amazon (which owns Kindle and had them de-register it,and show it as stolen. So that's one NO GOOD Kindle. When they left they left my passenger door ajar,and with all the rain my seat got pretty soaked. It is awful how some people just think nothing of taking other peoples things that mean nothing to them. So sad,and scary.
If all this was not bad enough,on Monday while grocery shopping at WalMart I lost my IPhone. I searched every aisle I had been to,and it was gone. Spent the better part of the morning at Verizon getting the phone turned off and flagged as lost or stolen.Had to purchase a new phone,and went back to the old flip phone type. I had never figured out all the doodads on the IPhone anyway.
This has all made me a nervous wreck, but I had my 3 mo check up and my B/P was 123/77 ,so I guess I will survive after all. ;D Sure hope next week is a lot better.
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Oh Marlene I am so sorry!! How awful-damn those thieves!
At least you acted quickly!
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It makes me sad that the last post was my own more than 24 hours ago.
I miss everyone and the repartee and exchanges we had on this board. It was not always about Clay, either.
However, he still remains important to me and I will support him as long as he needs ( and as long as I need)
I hope that I will see a lot of you in September at the Gala. I miss getting together.
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Marilyn~ I agree with you. I also think it is sad...and I am looking forward to Sept too.
Clay will be speaking on Wed at The Senior Democrat Luncheon in Raleigh.
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Can't wait to see you gals at the Gala. This is probably the longest we have gone without seeing one another.
Marlene -- have the police got any idea who broke in your car and stole your stuff? Hope so!!
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Unfortunately not, Barbara. I don't think they will ever find them. I am just so thankful that they only got the Kindle. My pay check had a stop payment on it,and the Campbell's wrote me a new one.
As hard as it was raining I'm surprised that some idiots were out in the rain going through peoples car. I hope they get a real bad cold ;D Roger said they probably figured that was a good time to rob people because everyone was in their houses because of the rain. I think this was a quick grab & run thing.
Hoping for a better week.
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Marilyn~ I agree with you. I also think it is sad...and I am looking forward to Sept too.
Clay will be speaking on Wed at The Senior Democrat Luncheon in Raleigh.
Mimi, can you attend any of these things?
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STOPPING IN TO SAY HELLO. I HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN ANYONE OR ANYTHING CLAY. IN FACT WHILE I WAS GETTING DRESSED AND MAKE-UP, HAIR, YESTERDAY I LISTENED TO HALLELUJAH ON REPEAT ABOUT 10 TIMES.
MARLENE--UNBELIEVABLE. SO SORRY.
PLANTED SOME BUSHES YESTERDAY AND TODAY. HAVE JUST ABOUT GOTTEN EVERYTHING BACK TO NORMAL AROUND HERE. BEING GONE 11 DAYS IS A LOT.
STILL UNCERTAIN ABOUT SEPT. THINKING ON IT.
I WISH I COULD GO TO ONE OF THOSE UP CLOSE AND PERSONALS THAT VOTERS IN NC CAN GET. GEEZ. REMEMBER WHEN PEOPLE PAID THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR THAT?
HERE'S HOPING EVERYONE STOPS IN EVERY ONCE IN A WHILE AND SAYS HI.
GWENN
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Clay was in NYC tonight,and spoke at the GLSEN RESPECT Awards . Also his, Clay for NC site is back up. YAY!
ON THE 22, A resident fundraiser will be held for Clay for Congress in Durham at 6:30pm
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OT but please say a few prayers for my brother. He called me and asked for help. WHen I went to his apartment he was so sick he couldn't even put on shoes. I called the ambulance and we were at the hospital from 9:00 am this morning.
He had irregular heartbeat, high white blood count, congestion in his lungs, and they think his kidneys are only operating at 30%. They are testing for COPD and they need to find where the infection is coming from. He has had xrays, ultrasounds, blood tests every 3 hours, breathing treatments, etc. They put him on steroids and antibiotics.
They were finally taking him up to a room after admitting him at 5:30 tonight, which is when my sister and I finally left the hospital.
He is one very sick puppy, but I know he is in the best hands that he could be.
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Oh no Marilyn! I will pray he will be ok!
Heads up! Clay will be on The Today show this morning! Not sure what hour. He looked very handsome last night! ;D
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Today Show video is up for viewing:
http://www.today.com/
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Off to the hospital at 9 am
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Marilyn~ I am so sorry to hear about your brother. I will be praying for him,for sure.
I had a wonderful surprise when I went to work this morning. The family I work for, had bought me a new Kindle Fire HD. I was so surprised.They are so good to me. It is an upgrade from the one that was stolen. Now I will wait for JT to come an set it up for me sometime this week.
Also add Barbara to your prayers today. She is having her other eye, cataract surgery today. The better to see Clay with! :)
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Hello ladies
Surfing the Clay Maniacs pages and discovered so many interesting posts and subjects that I could not by pass the chance to give so many thanks to people like MIMI, Marilyn, etc for all of the news of Clay.
Never having the time to stray far from my OCD gals it was with the greatest surprise and intereat to find so much wonderful information.
Nothing to add but a great bog THANK YOU to those who contribute.
Jeanne aka Jan
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Bringing this over from the OCD (spoke to Betty this morning), because so many of you love and care about Betty - I do hope she gets to attend the Gala, as planned:
"I am talking to Betty - she just called - Corina is going into the hospital on Friday - her heart is still racing and she needs some tests. Betty is still having computer problems! She will be in and out as long as Corina is in the hospital, but I told her I would be calling to check on them, since she cannot post (said she thinks she will throw the computer out of the window!)" :)
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Frankie~ Could you please PM me Betty's telephone #? I am reaching a recording that says the # is no longer in service,or has been changed. Thanks!
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From National Inclusion about Gala : Special performance by co-founder Clay Aiken ,with live band led by Ben Cohn. Lynda Loveland,to host.
You can bettcha I'll be there.:) ;D
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HUGS TO ALL. GEEZ.
I AM SERIOUSLY THINKING ABOUT THE GALA. OF COURSE, THE DAY TIX GO ON SALE, I WILL BE IN NYC. HOW ANNOYING. ITS THE DAMN AIRFARE. MAYBE I HAVE ENOUGH MILES.
SOMETHING HAPPENED HERE IN PA THAT I NEVER, EVER THOUGHT WOULD HAPPEN. THE BAN ON GAY MARRIAGE WAS LIFTED. ONE OF OUR CLOSEST FRIEND'S DAUGHTER IS GETTING MARRIED IN JUNE AND THEY WERE GONNA RUN TO NYC FOR THE OFFICIAL CEREMONY AND THEN THE UNOFFICIAL CEREMONY WAS GONNA BE HERE IN THE CITY. MY BROTHER IS IN SHOCK.
SAW CLAY ON TODAY. THANKS, MARILYN.
GWENN
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From National Inclusion about Gala : Special performance by co-founder Clay Aiken ,with live band led by Ben Cohn. Lynda Loveland,to host.
You can bettcha I'll be there.:) ;D
WOOHOO!!!!
And wonderful news Gwenn!!!!
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Hello ladies
Surfing the Clay Maniacs pages and discovered so many interesting posts and subjects that I could not by pass the chance to give so many thanks to people like MIMI, Marilyn, etc for all of the news of Clay.
Never having the time to stray far from my OCD gals it was with the greatest surprise and intereat to find so much wonderful information.
Nothing to add but a great bog THANK YOU to those who contribute.
Jeanne aka Jan
Good to see you, Jan- make sure you visit the Aiken News Network!! Lots of info and links to pics and videos!!
http://claymaniacs.com/clayforums/index.php/board,4.0.html
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Prayers for your brother, Marilyn. I sure hope he is doing better today!
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I just talked to Betty - Corina is not going into the hospital as planned this weekend because of the Memorial Day Holiday. No word on when she will be admitted.
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Its great seeing Jan, Frankie & Woody posting in the CM... Come back soon & often.
Marilyn ~ How is your brother ?
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Clay is on CNN right now.... Being interviewed by Brooke. Live broadcast from Raleigh downtown studio.
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Damn Missed it. Hope there is video.
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He really did a good job,and looked very handsome. Hair needs a little trim ;D. He did say he would look forward to debating Ellmers ,and hopes she will agree. He says she needs to be held accountable. You go with your bad self Mr Aiken :)
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Just my luck half way through the interview my Drs office called to discuss my lab work results... Thank goodness, I was taping it ,and I just finished watching. I am so proud of him. He really is well versed on the issues, and I would LOVE to see a debate between him & Ellmers. What a thing that would be to see.
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HERE IS PART OF THE CNN INTERVIEW:
http://shelf3d.com/WCBAz-42U9k#Clay Aiken: Primary opponent was always a gentleman
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO FRANKIE
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Marilyn, I hope your brother is on the mend. Prayers coming your way.
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THank you all for your kind thoughts. My brother had pneumonia- still working on that. They also want to continue the heparin drip for a couple of days because he already had blood clot. They are working on getting his heart rate down-he was in A-fib. He had a saline drip until today which should help his dehydration. I told him he had better start taking care of himself.
On another note, I will be away from the boards for a few days. My sister and I are going to Washington DC to sight see-haven't done a vacation away in a while. My sons will look out for my brother.
As to Aiken News Network, if I start a couple of days and open a thread, will some of you bring over any news articles or tweets that you see on other boards? I would appreciate it so that the news will not be stale. I will do one for tomorrow and one for Sunday, and see how it goes.
Tiffany and mimi- you are good at finding things- can you help me out?
I also would ask Sunny to bring links over but I have not seen her on the boards for a few days.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!
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I also would ask Sunny to bring links over but I have not seen her on the boards for a few days.
Hey Marilyn,
Yeah, I was out of town for a week or so. I'll try to do what I can. I've got a wake and funeral to go to though. (My brother-in-law was killed in a motorcycle accident a few days ago. Been kind of in a daze since I heard.)
Enjoy your time in DC! It's so fun. I was a tour guide there years ago when I was in college. 'Wish I could show you around "my town." :)
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Sunny~ So sorry to hear about your BIL . Frankie that posts on the OCD,just lost a great nephew to a motorcycle accident a few days ago also. It is such a tragedy,and affects so many people in the family. Prayers for all those who are grieving.
Marilyn~ I hope you have fun in Washington. We will try an bring any news we can gather.
Hope everyone will have a restful Memorial Day weekend.
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I also would ask Sunny to bring links over but I have not seen her on the boards for a few days.
Hey Marilyn,
Yeah, I was out of town for a week or so. I'll try to do what I can. I've got a wake and funeral to go to though. (My brother-in-law was killed in a motorcycle accident a few days ago. Been kind of in a daze since I heard.)
Enjoy your time in DC! It's so fun. I was a tour guide there years ago when I was in college. 'Wish I could show you around "my town." :)
Os sunny I am so sorry. What a terrible tragedy! And Frankie's nephew too, posting from iPad. pITA . We dad a great dinner at the Irish pub last night and are heading to the. Smithsonian
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Sundancer I am so sorry to hear about your brother in law
Rosemary
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HAPPY MEMORIALA DAY EVERYONE!!!!
GWENN
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SUnny: so sorry to hear about you BIL.
Marilyn: hope you brother gets better soon. have fun in Washington..
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Sunny - So sorry to hear about your BIL
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY
May we never forget the sacrifice made by many so we can live free
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Sasha, Barb, Rosemary, Marilyn, and Marlene,
Thank you for your kind words. Just got back a little while ago, and I am wiped out.
Marilyn, I hope your trip was/is wonderful!
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I HAVE NOT BEEN HERE FOR A FEW DAYS.
SUNNY I AM SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR BIL :-* :-*
MARILYN HOW IS YOUR BROTHER,HAVE A GOOD TIME IN DC.
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Sad to say but there was NO news to bring about Clay. I would have thought things would be gearing up at Headquarters, but I don't have a clue where Clay has been. He does have a Fundraiser BBQ scheduled in Cary for Sunday at someones home.
Marilyn~ How is your brother ?
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The Fundraiser on Sunday,June 1, is a BBQ from 3:30-5:30 in Cary,hosted by Dale Hemrick & Steven R Norris .
Then on Saturday June 7,10:00 am, Clay will be at the 2014 NC DP State Convention, at The Raleigh Convention Center.
CINDY~ LOVE THE NEW BANNER...THANKS !
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Thanks to all for the thoughts on my brother. I brought him home from the hospital last night, and he stayed with me. He is on all kinds of medication including warfarin for the blood clots and heart medicine, etc. I think I may make him stay tonight also, since I am off for the next couple of days. He still needs to rest.
And- I am pissed at him- he lost TWENTY pounds in the hospital!! (not really pissed). Its all good since he had his winter weight on!. Now he says he wants to keep it off.
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The Fundraiser on Sunday,June 1, is a BBQ from 3:30-5:30 in Cary,hosted by Dale Hemrick & Steven R Norris .
Then on Saturday June 7,10:00 am, Clay will be at the 2014 NC DP State Convention, at The Raleigh Convention Center.
CINDY~ LOVE THE NEW BANNER...THANKS !
Are you going to the barbeque? I heard its only $100. If I lived in your neck of the woods, I would be there in a flash!!
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Marilyn, I am happy to hear that your Brother is home.
More good news Arsinio's show has been cancelled
Rosemary
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Thank you, Glory. :-*
So, Arsenio's show lasted all of one year. I'm actually surprised it made it that long. Oh well, I bet he has enough friends in the biz that someone gives him some other gig before too long.
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MORNING--
IT IS GLORIOUS HERE. GOING TO SHORE TO SEE OUR FRIENDS.
GOT AN EMAIL FROM CLAY THAT THE ELECTION IS OFFICIAL. I WILL NOW DONATE SOME.
AS FOR AH--HIS SHOW IS OUTDATED. THAT SIMPLE. LOOK AT LETTERMAN AND LENO LEAVING. THE NETWORKS WANT TO APPEAL TO A YOUNGER AUDIENCE AND FROM THE LITTLE I SAW OF THE AH SHOW, IT WAS JUST LIKE IT WAS 20 YEARS AGO. TO USE A TERM WE ARE ALL USED TO---HE WASN'T RELEVANT. AND I GUESS I FEEL A LITTLE SMUG. TRUTHFULLY, FOR THE MOST PART, THE ENTERTAINMENT WORLD IS FOR THE VERY YOUNG AND THE ENTERTAINERS WHO HAVE FIGURED OUT TO APPEAR YOUNG EVEN WHEN THEY ARE NOT.
FOR ANYONE WHO HAS HBO---PLEASE MAKE IT A POINT TO SEE THE NORMAL HEART. I SAW IT WITH A FRIEND ON BROADWAY A FEW YEARS AGO. THE MOST MOVING PLAY I EVER SAW. THE TV ADAPTATION IS WRITTEN BY THE SAME MAN WHO WROTE THE BOOK AND PLAY. HE ADDED THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE LEAD CHARACTER, NED, AND HIS LOVER. IT IS THE STORY OF THE VERY BEGINNING OF AIDS WHEN NO ONE KNEW HOW IT WAS CONTRACTED OR PASSED. THE CAST IS STELLAR. THE ACTING INCREDIBLE. THE STORY MOVING. IT IS SO WORTH IT. AND THEN YOU CAN LOOK AT MATT BOMER FOR A BIT. ;) ;) ;) MAN, IS HE HOT. I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW WHAT IT IS WITH ME AND GAY MEN? ANYONE?
GWENN
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Some NC folks were at the fund raising bbq today- their recaps are posted on ANN
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LIAM JOESPH BORN TO MY YOUNGEST DAUGHTER JUNE 3. MY 10TH GRAND BABY DARLING 7 LBS. 18 INCHES LONG.
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LIAM JOESPH BORN TO MY YOUNGEST DAUGHTER JUNE 3. MY 10TH GRAND BABY DARLING 7 LBS. 18 INCHES LONG.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! How wonderful- and a great Irish name!!
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Congrats Grandma Glory!!! ;D Liam is adorable! Saw the pic at the OCD.
Marilyn-I enjoyed hearing about the BBQ the other day! Thanks for bringing the recaps over and I still read the ANN! If I lived closer would love to see Clay at these events! Maybe he will be at a few places where people can see him sometime this summer! Love the new logo with just his name!
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CONGRATULATIONS GLORY ON YOUR NEWEST GRANDSON,LIAM JOSEPH. I saw the picture of him & Aunt Hollie.
I was really surprised to read that Lynda Loveland ,is no longer on WRAL radio. She has left after 14 years with the station. Her co-host Mike (that replaced Bill Jordon) has also left, and returned to his old station in Portland, OR. It said Lynda was looking to pursue different career options. I know one will be to host the Gala. She was always so kind to Clay and followed his career since he was on AI. She always did good interviews....maybe she will help him out on his campaign.(wishful thinking ! :))
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We are very concerned for our son Brent,and would appreciate your prayers again for him. He is presently at the hospital because the Drs are concerned he may have a possible blood clot in his pick line. This is especially scary for all of us as a blood clot is what caused our DD Dawns death. She had a deep leg thrombosis,that went to her lungs,and she passed away suddenly in her sleep.She was only 39. Brent has already been through so much,so please continue praying for him. At this stage We're all needing them.
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You got it Marlene! So sorry!
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Our prayers were definitely answered today. We just got a call from our DIL and it was not a blood clot.Brent did have a obstruction in the pick line though ,which the Drs were able to get out ,without removing the pick. He will only need the pick for two more weeks..Thanks for your prayers..they worked again!
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Our prayers were definitely answered today. We just got a call from our DIL and it was not a blood clot.Brent did have a obstruction in the pick line though ,which the Drs were able to get out ,without removing the pick. He will only need the pick for two more weeks..Thanks for your prayers..they worked again!
Glad to hear he is ok!! I will keep praying for a quick recovery
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MARLENE - Prayers still going for Brent. So glad that things are improving!
Hugs to All from Wisconsin (the mosquito capitol of the world)~~ At least, no more snow!! ;)
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Glory - Congratulations on the new grandson. I thought 5 granddaughters was a lot but you've really beat me. Enjoy them now because before long they will be all grown up.
Marlene - Sure glad Brent is doing better. Best wishes for his continued recovery
Barb - I'm not sure which is worse -- snow or mosquitos. :-\ Take care.
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Went to my future daughter in law's shower today at the Bellport Country Club! I videotaped for her.
What a huge amount of wonderful gifts she got. I said to my son after-"Where are you going to put it all?" He replied "I have a HOUSE now!!"
So true.
The bride has a huge family and tons of "girlfriends". There are going to be seven female attendants and Jay has lots of friends too, so there will be seven male attendants.
I met the flower girl, Lucia, today- she calls my son "Prince Charming"! Adorable!! I was introduced as "Prince Charming's mother"!! LOL!!
The food was great (Brunch and dinner fare). There were cute contests and I actually won for the most things on the list that I had in my pocketbook-at my table. I also won the centerpiece (scented candle, hand lotion and scented sanitizer) because I had the "A" under my seat.
And..........yesterday I finally picked up a dress. The color is way more subdued than I wanted (its pearl gray) but the dress itself is flattering on my less than perfect (think lollipop) body.
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HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY TO OUR SWEET BETTY. WHAT A WONDERFUL MILESTONE TO HAVE REACHED.
MANY BEST WISHES FOR A GREAT DAY. IT WILL BE SO MUCH FUN FOR US TO GET TOGETHER IN SEPT FOR THE GALA. I'M SO GLAD YOU ARE PLANNING TO GO . STAY WELL!
MARILYN ~SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT TIME WAS HAD BY ALL AT THE SHOWER. I KNOW YOU MUST BE GETTING EXCITED. TOMORROW TICKETS FOR THE GALA...I'M GETTING EXCITED ABOUT THAT!
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Happy Happy Birthday to a special lady Betty!!!
Good luck to all getting Gala tickets!
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Pam, I'm so sorry to hear about your BIL. Such a tragedy.
Congratulations, Glory!
Mimi, I'm glad your son is doing better. Continued prayers for his speedy recovery.
Happy birthday, Betty!
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Happy Birthday, Betty!!!
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Betty -
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A VERY SPECIAL LADY
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BETTY ~ :D
WISHING YOU HEALTH AND HAPPINESS ON YOUR BIRTHDAY AND ALL YEAR LONG !
Hugs to an amazing friend ! :-*
Barb (the one from Wisconsin who still doesn't have an avie!!) :-[
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Ok got my gala tickets. Whew, what a pain-blank screens and slow responses-but its done.
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Ok got my gala tickets. Whew, what a pain-blank screens and slow responses-but its done.
I had the very same problem so we might have been fighting one another :laugh:. Anyway, it is done.
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Quick drive by. On way to NY.
Hello to all. Think if you all all the time.
Betty--- happy birthday. You are an inspiration.
Hugs.
Gwenn
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YAH! FOR OUR TICKETS GETTERS! CAN'T HARDLY WAIT.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR OCD JOANN. HOPE YOU HAVE HAD A SPECIAL DAY.
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Lynda Loveland is going back to TV .She will be the anchor person for the Fox Morning Show from 6-9 starting Friday.
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Lynda Loveland is going back to TV .She will be the anchor person for the Fox Morning Show from 6-9 starting Friday.
Maybe we will see more of Clay on there!!
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Read at the OCD that Meesa(KSChristian4clay) had a baby girl. I will never forget the first time I met her. She ,Suzy, and Marilyn came to Raleigh for "Not A Gala", and a group of us got together the next day in Cary for lunch. That also started my wonderful friendship with Barbara,as we have been travel buddies to many concerts,plays, and Galas over the years. CLAY will never know how many wonderful friendships he has been responsible for.
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Prissy has posted pictures of Meesa's new baby girl on the OCD ,pg 67. Very sweet family . Congratulations, to them all.
TIFFANY...LOVE YOUR NEW AVI
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Thanks Marlene! ;D
Congrats to Meesa!!!
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Great avi, Tiff!!
Please go to the ANN to see some great ways to contribute to Clays fundraising. Some are VERY inexpensive!!
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liam papworth. ?@findthepilgrim 4m
@clayaiken Thank you for signing my book today. It truly means so much to me.
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Wish I could do that but won't be able too. Do Hope they get a lot of fans to get those nice things from Clay and share what he records please! ;D
Kelly C had her baby daughter On Thursday name is River Rose Blackstock! Cute name!
Happy Father's Day to all your dads and hubby's and of course Clay!
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WOW- four days and no posts here-it's like a ghost town.
Good luck to anyone trying for tickets to the Gala today!!
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I'm glad you posted MARILYN. I was beginning to think we were broken :)
It is very hot and humid in Raleigh,should get to high 90s today. It's a good day to stay inside,and read a good book.
Rebecca doesn't even want to go to the pool.She likes to swim laps, but she said the water is to warm. Looks like it will be a long day.
Good luck to all those buying tickets today. Also don't forget that The National Inclusion Project is presently doing their annual fundraiser ,to send children to camps,which ends the last day of this month. So far they only have 49 % of their goal.
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DID ANYONE BUY TICKETS FOR THE GALA TODAY?
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Marilyn -- Thanks for keeping us up to date in the ANN. Sounds like the campaign is beginning to pick up steam again.
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Less than three weeks to my son's wedding.
How am I going to lose 50 pounds by then? ACK!!
1. Liposuction and tummy tuck
2. Chin and facelift
3. Jaw wired shut for 2 1/2 weeks
4. Full teeth replacement and veneers
5. Hair Club for Women
THEN---Catherine Zeta Jones LOOK OUT!!!
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Marilyn~ You go girl! Gee !, that sounds a lot like my plan to get in shape for the Gala ;D
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Marilyn -- I think a lot of us (me included) would love to do that. If you find something that works, let us know.
Seriously, go and have a good time. You always look nice.
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If you want to read a great article about Clay, go over to ANN and check out the article from AXS.com. Shame he did not get articles like this when they would have really help his entertainment career.
Thanks, for bringing it over Marilyn.
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To all those absent- Gwenn, Mickey, Sunny. Glory, Michelle, Marion, Jill, and more- I miss you all. It used to be such fun. Especially the smut.
So sorry that you have all drifted away. All of you came into my life because of Clay, and to me he will always be an important part of the last 11 years.
My friendships with all of you, albeit distant, have also been important. We have shared so many fun times, both in person and on the board, and I truly am sorry that this is no longer happening.
To my two Barbs, Betty and Marlene, I will be so happy to "see you in September"-I hope that some of the others will be here also.
To Tiffany- you have always kept it going here, and I hope that you don't stop. We love you!!
To anyone I missed- please forgive me- you are all a part of this too, and I thank you for making my life more interesting.
I hope we "meet" again.
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MARILYN - Thanks for the "nudge" and the gentle hug. Right now, a special thanks for the amazing job you are doing daily on ANN!
That said, I also miss the conversations here on CM. This is how we originally met and strong friendships were born and endured. I stop in every day to make sure that I don't miss any news, opinions, smiles and tears. However, I plead guilty for not taking the time to post. Even tho' I don't have much Clay-related info to share.
Although Clay is on a different path right now, most of us DO care about what is happening in his world. And I think we all care about our friends who dwell here and miss keeping in touch.
Whenever I hear the word "annoying" - I think of GWENN (in a good way) and I smile. SUNNY - You often were the voice of reason and made us think twice regarding certain topics. BARB - Your posts are always intelligent and sweet. MARLENE - You've always been a faithful poster here and a great supporter of Clay. MICKI, MICHELE, JILL, BETTY (and many others) - I always enjoy your posts. TIFFANY - I so agree with MARILYN regarding what a faithful fan you are and a very caring person.
Hope everyone is surviving the summer weather and escaping the annoying mosquitoes.
Let's stay in touch! 8)
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PLEASE EVERYONE COME ON BACK I LIKE BARBARA CHECK EVERY DAY AND MISS YOU
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Just not saying anything cause others haven't but will always be here. Miss you all too! Just lurking more. Love hearing everyday what Clay is doing still and also what all of you are doing!
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Tiffany, I feel the same way
ROSEMARY
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cLAY HAS TO HAVE AN INCOME. ONE DAY I STILL BELIEVE WE WILL SEE HIM AGAIN ON BROADWAY.
Rosemary
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I have been reading here every day even though I have not posted in months. Work, skiing, new grandbaby, and now biking keeping me busy.
Went on a bike tour 10 days ago and rode 316 miles in 5 days. I am right now in Vermont on another tour. I have two more tours. One a week after I get back from this one then again the end of August. You would think I would be thin but that will never happen.
Joined the Gold Circle on Clay's campaign.
Will be going to the Gala and I saved all year for a Gold ticket. Probably the only time this will happen.
Enjoying all the photos of Clay.
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HI gbmifan Your bike rides are amazing.
Although I don't post all the time,like you I am always here.
Rosemary
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I will always follow him to the day he says he is done with us. I stil enjoy the clack I have and hope that if things do not turn out in November he will entertain us somehow. That voice cannot be silenced!
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Marilyn - I don't let a day go by that I don't come here and read the ANN.
I remember when I first joined here, I thought maybe I had gone crazy. It was the smartest thing I ever did. My boys were grown and I thought they would think I lost my mind when I told them I drove to Raleigh by myself and went to see Clay's and Kelly's show at the then RBC Center. After that I was hooked. Little by little I went to other shows even though I did not know anyone.
One day I got a message asking me if I wanted to join two women I had never met and go to a show in PA--I did not hesitate. That was the time I went to Philly and met more people than I ever imagined--five of us shared a hotel room.
Things just kept growing from there. I have met so many great people here in the last 10 years and been to so many places I did not expect to see. All of that is because of one man--Clay. He has decided he wants to go in another direction and since that is what he wants, I want it for him. The biggest drawback is that, if he wins, I'll probably be too old to travel before he gets back into entertainment.
I do cherish the concerts, plays, etc. that I have gone to see, but the best treat of all is all the friends I met along with way. I will never forget all the good times we have had and I think there are more in store for us. Until Clay came along I did not have friends that meant as much to me as all of you have. My life has certainly been more fulfilled because of so many of you--whether we were travelling together, talking on the phone or staying in touch here.
I know that there is not a lot to talk about every day but I will try to post more often, even if it is just to say "hello". This site is what brought us together and I sure would hate to see it shut down or, even worse, just die from lack of interest.
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LADIES--I AM NOT GONE. I READ HERE EVERY DAY. I JUST DON'T HAVE A LOT TO SAY. I AM STRUGGLING, AND I DO MEAN STRUGGLING WITH THE GALA. I HAVE BEEN TO 7 GALAS. I WOULD LOVE TO GO BUT I AM NOT SURE I CAN AFFORD IT. AND I DON'T MEAN JUST MONEY. LAST YEAR'S LEFT ME SO UPSET THAT I AM WORRIED THAT IF I DO GO AND CLAY DOES WHAT HE DID LAST YEAR AND ENTERTAIN THE BIG MNONEY FOLKS AND GIVE THE REST OF US A CRUMB, HE WILL PISS ME OFF ROYALLY. OK, THAT IS BITCHY, BUT WE ALL SAT THERE AT THE MARRIOTT IN CHARLOTTE AND WERE UPSET SO I AM NOT SPEAKING JUST FOR MYSELF. THAT SAID, I WANT TO SEE EVERYONE. I WANT TO HEAR CLAY SING. I WANT TO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION. IF CLAY WINS--AND I THINK HE HAS A CHANCE IF ERIC CANTOR COULD BE REPLACED, THEN ANYONE CAN. JILL IS DEFINITELY NOT GOING.I HAVE NOT BOUGHT A TICKET OR GOTTEN A ROOM SO I AM UNCOMMITTED. BUT I GOT A GALA INVITE IN THE MAIL AND IT IS NIGGLING AT ME BIG TIME. I JUST CANNOT LET CLAY AND THE FANDOM GO.
I TALK TO MANY OF MY CLAY FRIENDS ALL THE TIME. MARION, DAILY. JILL, WEEKLY. LORRIE, OFTEN AND SHE AND HER HUSBAND AND BARRY AND I WENT ON A VACATION TOGETHER. CHRISTIE, MONTHLY. SUNNY ALSO.
CLAY WAS A HUGE PART OF MY LIFE AND I DONATED TO THE CAMPAIGN. I WANT HIM TO WIN FOR MANY REASONS I STATED BEFORE.
DON'T THINK I HAVE ABANDONED THIS SITE AND ALL OF YOU. IT AIN'T SO.
GWENN
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It was so good to see all the posts today. My frozen heart melted a little.
And I have some really good personal news. The doctor took me off one blood pressure med and one diabetes med. I have been maintaining low numbers (sometimes way too low-woke up at 5 am last week feeling sick and the sugar reading was 56!!).
So- we will see if this works. Trying hard to be good with less carbs.
Gwenn, I do hope we will see you in September. And if you can go, perhaps Sunny and Michelle could meet us for lunch somewhere. That would be wonderful.
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Marilyn~ I am so glad you wrote the post. I would sure hate to see us just fad away. This board means a lot to me,and many others. Besides, I was getting mighty tired of seeing me post all the time ;D :)
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GWENN, I JUST WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT I ALWAYS ENJOY READING YOUR POSTS.
Rosemary
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Gwenn - I felt the same way when last year's Gala was over. As soon as they brought the house lights up, I looked at Barb and told her that it sure sounded like "Good By". I don't think there were many people there that night that didn't feel the same way. Then we got the e-mail from Jerry Aiken saying something like Clay would attend other Gala's if he could work it into his schedule. The combination of the two really seemed like a death knoll.
It's hard to tell what the future brings but I will always cherish all the friends I have made here and hope we will have occasions to get together every now and then.
I will never forget my trip to Philly when I met you and you had your M & G. You were priceless and that is a night I won't forget.
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Is there a way that Clay's team that help with the Gala could be aware of the disappointments and concerns of past Gala's. I would think that they would want to make Clay's fans happy.
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Is there a way that Clay's team that help with the Gala could be aware of the disappointments and concerns of past Gala's. I would think that they would want to make Clay's fans happy.
ROSEMARY - I really think that Clay's team was very much made aware of the negative concerns about last year's Gala!!! Some of the larger "Clay Websites" were very vocal about how bad/sad they felt about the tone of the 2013 Gala!! :o Jerry Aiken made things worse IMHO with his statement that he would try to get Clay to attend/perform at future galas. I have often thought that "Clay' s Team" just didn't get it. Clay also was naive to think fans would flock to the Gala even if he wasn't there!! I have trouble justifying the ticket price, plane fare, hotel, etc. from my humble budget . . . . . but without Clay - NO WAY!! A great part of the Gala is spending time with very special friends each year. That is simply the best!!! I would still support the National Inclusion Project and send a child to camp . . . . .but that would be all I could do!!
As GWENN (and others) have expressed, the finale of last year's Gala was heart-breaking. I don't think Clay or Jerry or anyone else wanted to hurt those in attendance, but they did! I will never forget the sinking feeling I felt in my heart!
BTW - Always glad when you post here. Also GBIFAN - stop in more often. JULES - We haven't heard from you in a while!! We need to hear from you!
Well . . . I hope the mini-rally here at CM the past day or so will continue. We are a great bunch and we need to stay connected!! 8)
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Totally OT from Clay- I took a tumble last night. I had ordered a screen tent for my back yard and it arrived yesterday on my front steps. I was carrying it around back (I don't use my front door) and there are two steps down into the driveway. Well, I stepped on the edge of the second step and started to go down. I dropped the box and grabbed hold of the mailbox to break my fall, but I did a little dosey do with it and twisted it around, and went down anyway.
The bad part is that once you are down at my advanced age, you wonder how in hell are you going to get up again!! Luckily I was near the little platform my ex had made for our garbage cans, so I pulled myself up. Everything hurts, my hand is bruised, my elbow is scraped, and I have this huge skinned knee. Because I am diabetic, my legs get infected easily and I get cellulitis, but luckily I am already on antibiotics because I cut my toe three weeks ago and THAT got cellulitis.
What can I say, I am a klutz.. Thank GOODNESS my dress for the wedding in two weeks is floor length. It will look pretty funky for the mother of the groom to have bandaids on the knee!!
Got to go to work. Everyone have a great day!!!
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Marilyn~ I was coming to tell you congratulations about your medication,only to find your post that you are trying to do away with yourself. ;D.
I am so sorry to hear about your fall..Thankfully you didn't break anything. Falling is one of my greatest fears,especially injuring my knees, or ankle. If that ever happens,that will be the doing in of me, I fear. I know what a time you had with your leg before,so thank goodness you were already on antibiotics for your toe.
Hopefully you will be bruise free ,before the wedding.
It was good to see so many had posted yesterday.
Hope everyone is doing well,and that you will enjoy the up coming weekend.
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I was wondering about the theater "no videoing" rules,since we will be back in the ballroom again for the Gala I wonder if that rule may be lifted,and we may have clack again? I know the one year ,after the dinner in the ballroom,the gal sitting next to me asked if I would be very quiet during Clays performance,as she was taking clack...no talking or clinking of glassware, for me. I did clap however probably much to her displeasure,I'm sure ....so shoot me! :)
I guess CLAY will be the one to decide if there will be clack. For those who are unable to attend,I wish it would be possible,since we will not be hearing CLAY sing for us again for awhile. I do understand he has to be very careful what gets in the media though,since he is being so closely watched by his opponent.
In regards to Jerry's statement on FB, I think what really ticked a lot of people off, was him making a remark about,we might be coming for the wrong reasons to the Gala, instinuating that if we were only coming to hear,and see Clay,we were coming for the wrong reason. I do support The National Inclusion throughout the year, but I must admit, I'm going for the wrong reason,to see,and hear Clay,so what? I'm still supportive.
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Clay TV Appearance Sunday CNN "State of The Union",9:00am and noon. He will also be on the Christmas rerun show on Arsenio's Show,tonight.
The CNN appearance is a big deal,especially since he is running for congress now. GOOD FOR HIM!
I'm through for the day(aren't you glad?:)) Carry on!
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Clay on TV is the best after seeing him live Ofcourse! ;D
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Clay on TV is the best after seeing him live Ofcourse! ;D
I agree with you there, Tiffany ;D
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At the CV this morning they seem to think CLAY has been bumped from the show tomorrow morning. I think he was scheduled for some event in Wake Forest tomorrow. Since I'm not sure, I will tape State of the Nation tomorrow morning anyway. Hopefully if he has been bumped,they will have him on at a later date. Sure hope so.
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It's official,Clay has been bumped from SotU tomorrow...Hopefully he will be asked again ,soon
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Looks like I ran everyone off again. ;D
There is a picture posted yesterday of Clay traveling on the train,(to,or from Washington D.C) Blond lady with him,looks like Faye from the back view.
Hope everyone will have a great week,including a safe July 4th.
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Looks like the train took Clay to NY. Picture posted today of him after having lunch with a NY political writer for a NY newspaper.
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Heard INVISIBLE at the market today. Gave me chills.
Gwenn
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GWENN, I ALWAYS LOVE HEARING CLAY SING THAT ALSO.
WISCONSINMANIAC, THANK YOU FOR EXPLAINING TO ME THAT CLAY'S TEAM WAS AWARE OF THE GALA'S DISAPPOINTMENTS. MAYBE THIS YEAR IT WILL BE MUCH BETTER.
Rosemary
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Bringing this over from the OCD - feel free to post in other threads where Betty usually posts:
"I just got a call from Betty - she is having even more eye problems and she cannot see well enough to learn the ins and outs of her new computer (I wish I could sit down with her for a few minutes and make a Favorites list for her). She cannot get here right now. Corina is going into the hospital tomorrow for the heart procedure that was cancelled a few weeks back. Thank goodness Betty has friends that are going to get her to and from the hospital tomorrow and Thursday. Please keep Betty and Cornina in your thoughts and prayers."
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FRANKIE~Thanks for bringing the news about Betty here. I hate to hear Betty is still having so much trouble with her eyes.
I think Betty mentioned,the new computer has Windows 8,and that is the reason she is having so much trouble.I doubt that from what I've hear about it ,that I would be able to use it without some help.
Prayers,and best wishes for Corina and a successful surgery tomorrow.
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I talked to Betty a few minutes last night and she sounded pretty good. I sure am looking forward to seeing her (and a lot of other friends) at the Gala this year. My best wishes to Betty and her daughter as she goes through surgery.
Marlene, you are right. The problem with her computer is that it is running on Windows 8. I bought one last year with Windows 8 and I never could learn how to use it. After much frustration, I got our IT fellow at work to take it home and take Windows 8 off and put Windows 7 on it.
Everyone close to the east coast, take care Thursday night & Friday morning, hope the storm will stay out in the ocean.
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My best wishes to Betty and Corina-hope both heal well and Betty gets her computer fixed so she can use it.
My brother is flying in from Arizona tonight. I am worried about the weather-ugh!
BTW- something bit me on the face over the weekend and my eyes are all puffed up and swollen. I look like I was in a prize fight and am 99 years old. Bodes well for wedding pics next week ::)
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Marilyn,Marilyn,Marilyn~ What other excitement are you going to get into ? :)
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My goodness Marilyn. Depending on what bit you, maybe your doctor could recommend something to reduce the swelling.
Good luck to you.
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Our friends in NC please be safe! And Have a Happy and safe 4th!!!
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So far,so good for us is Raleigh. We may get some strong winds and some rain from Arthur,but it is suppose to be nice tomorrow.
We did have some real strong winds earlier today and it knocked out our power for almost 2 hrs. Unfortunately,I was in my power lift chair,and had to wait until DH got home to tilt me out. :);D Nothing like being stuck in a recliner,good thing I didn't need to go to the bathroom. :)
Best wishes for a safe,and Happy 4th of July.
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Hoping all our NC friends are OK and not too affected by Arthur! Take care and have a great 4th!!! Remembering when we saw Clay on Capitol 4th all those years ago!!!
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Hoping our NC friends are okay from the storm.
Marilyn: hope the bug bite goes down, may flies bites do that to me. trying taking an zrytex or another allergy medicine.
Happy forth everyone
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HAPPY 4TH OF JULY to all
Hope everyone has a great weekend.
It poured rain here all of yesterday evening and well into the night, but this morning the sun is shinning bright and, in my area, there is no evidence we even had any rain.
Best wishes to all in Arthur's path today and I hope it will be just as easy on you.
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Clay has had a busy 4th. He walked in a parade this morning in Spring Lake ,spent the better part of the day in
Harnet County, then onto Sanford,where he was going to watch fireworks. There are lots of selfie pictures posted at the CV. Also a report that he had Parker with him.
We had a quiet day but very enjoyable. The temps had cooled off, and it was a good day to sit on the deck,and read.
We did grill hamburgers,and had corn on the cob & baked beans.
I hope everyone had a safe and wonderful day.
Clay had on his red/white check shirt (shirt in the banner picture) He looked very handsome in all the selfies,and very happy.
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I am going to be a mess for this wedding. A week ago I fell and skinned my left knee and elbow
Thursday night my sister and I took my brother and his wife to the mall because the airline lost her luggage and she had nothing. We came out of JC Penneys and it was raining with a vengeance. I am walking trying to avoid puddles and stepped into one that covered a pothole.
I slid and went down on my right knee, then fell onto and slid on my elbow and hand. Took off all the skin on both of the former and sliced the palm of my hand on a rock or glass.
This is my bad knee that I already had three arthroscopies on . To add insult to injury, I ripped a hole in the knee of the pants that I JUST NOW fit into!!
And today three of us came out of King Kullen. I had backed the car into the aisle and THUNK! Stupid woman backed into the rear passenger side of my car. It was only a scratch and dent but she was older and was saying it was my fault because she backed out first!! Yeah, that's why you hit the SIDE of my car, lady.
My folks are threatening to get bubble wrap to put all around me, or hockey goalie pads and elbow pads. I think I will need them. In the meantime, everything aches and its only 6 days until the wedding!!
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Marilyn - I certainly remember how quick things like that can happen. You need to have as good a nurse as I had last August. ;D
All kidding aside, please take care of yourself and be really careful (easy for me to say).
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Marilyn & Barbara~ When you come for the Gala in Sept., I will be sure that GS ,Hunter who is a EMT, will be on stand by. :) ;D
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Saturday I had a barbecue at my house for my visiting family and family that is here. My son Chris and wife Ria brought their adorable dog Psy- he visits a lot and is so good. Everyone made such a fuss of him.
Sunday morning my son called in tears and said that Psy had died. He was lying under their bed and yelped like he was in his sleep, then moved further under the bed. My DIL woke up 15 minutes later and tried to call him out but he would not come. He had just died.
My visiting brother and his wife went with me to console the grieving parents- Psy was only 7 years old. MY DIL was hysterical and my son was crying hard. They had Psy wrapped in a sheet on the bench in the foyer, so my brother, who is a nurse and has also worked with veterinarians, checked the little fella out. He said the stomach was swollen and its possible he had a twisted bowel. They finally talked the kids into taking him to a veterinary clinic, where they will keep him overnight, then tomorrow he will be cremated so that they can keep him with them always.
So very sad- I am hoping that all will be well for the rest of the week- until the wedding Friday
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Marilyn~ I'm sorry about Chris & Ria's puppy. We become so attached to our pets,that it is like losing a member of the family. Hopefully they can find another little furry friend sometime soon.
Hope everything goes well on Friday..STAY SAFE!
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That is horrible Marilyn! So sorry they losed him. :'( Hope your son and DIL have a wonderful wedding despite that and fingers crossed you won't be injured before, during or after the wedding! Take it easy when you can and have a great time! My Congrats and Best wishes to your son and DILl!!
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Marilyn I hope you enjoy yourself this weekend. I had three boys so I believe it was a little less stressfull than being the brides family. I am sure you will look wonderful.
Off again on another bike tour tomorrow. This will be my third in 5 weeks. You would think I would be thin but I do not believe that will ever happen. I still want 10 lbs off by the Gala.
Loved all the pictures on the 4th. Saved a couple.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO BARBARA FOR WINNING THE FIRST CA4NC GOLD CIRCLE RAFFLE.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO BARBARA FOR WINNING THE FIRST CA4NC GOLD CIRCLE RAFFLE.
WOW, Barb!! that is wonderful!! WHen I read the email I was so excited that someone I knew won!!
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Wow! Go Barb!!! Congrats!!! Very happy for you! ;D
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Thanks to all of you. I'm probably the most surprised one here. I never win -- I've often said if I was the only one that entered a contest, they would decide to call it off for lack of interest. :laugh:
I hope more of you are lucky as this goes on. Very easy, if you joined the Gold Circle you don't have to do anything else. There are much larger prizes available on the two other levels but this is the only one I could even think about.
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Tiffany,or Marilyn could you post the link of the radio interview Clay did yesterday ?
It is long,but good interview
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Here you go! Miss hearing him so much! http://www.weeb990.com/playpodcast.php?toplay=podcasts/Steve%20and%20a%20Mckenzie%20brother/Clay%20Aiken%20interview-070814.mp3
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Thank you Tiffany. It was a good interview,and I like to hear him talk,but would prefer to be able to hear him sing.
All this political stuff takes some getting use to...I'm working on it. ;D :)
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Tiffany,or Marilyn could you post the link of the radio interview Clay did yesterday ?
It is long,but good interview
Actually, it was posted in the ANN
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Marilyn~ Thanks for all the great posts you have been bringing to the ANN. I had checked the ANN before I wrote my post,and it wasn't there yet.
I bet you are getting very excited..the wedding is almost here. Hope you take lots of pictures to show us.
How are you doing? How are your knees, and legs holding up after your accidents ? Be careful & have a great weekend.
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Marilyn - I hope you have a great weekend and really have a wonderful time at all the wedding festivities. As the mother of two boys, I think being the mother of the groom is great and you are not under near the pressure the mother of the bride probably has.
Have a great time and we'll be waiting for all the news on how it went.
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BARBARA - Congrats on your "win". You must be so excited! 8)
MARILYN - Treasure every moment of the wedding. I am sure (bruises, scrapes, and all) you will look lovely and charm all who spend time with you during that special event!! Looking forward to pictures.
Best Wishes to the Bride and Groom! :)
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Happy Birthday Michael!
Thank you for all that you do here for us.
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Omigosh what a wonderful wedding we had on Friday. The weather was perfect, the skies were blue. The ceremony and cocktail hour were outside in the vineyard, the reception inside the beautiful barn. My son is an avid Ranger fan, so the tables were all names of NY Rangers, past and present, the name cards were "hockey tickets" and there was a grooms cake that was NY Ranger inspired. There was a sweets table with all kinds of candy and cookies. The wedding cake was surrounded by Amy's fabulous cupcakes. We ate surf and turf, and there were italian pastries for dessert. Of course, the "being good" went out the window!
The flowers at each table were fabulous, and there were lights and globes hanging from the ceiling. The ceremony and cocktail hour were accompanied by a duo (who were fabulous), as was the bride and groom's first dance and Daddys dance with his little girl. Then the DJ came on, and Mommy and son danced to "Because You Loved Me" by CLAY AIKEN!!!
I am still not able to upload to photobucket- don't know what happened. I posted some pics on CV though. I will try to figure it out later.
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MARILYN,THE WEDDING PICTURES AT THE CV ARE SO GOOD. THE BRIDE & GROOM LOOK SO HAPPY. LOVED HER DRESS,AND THE CAKE.
THE PICTURES OF YOU ARE VERY CLASSY.YOUR HAIR LOOKED REALLY GOOD, I LIKE IT STYLED LIKE THAT. HOPEFULLY YOU CAN GET SOME OF THE PICTURES POSTED HERE EVENTUALLY.
IT HAS BEEN SO HOT & HUMID HERE,BUT STORMS ARE PREDICTED FOR THIS AFTERNOON,BRINGING US SOME COOLER WEATHER,HOPEFULLY.
HOPE EVERYONE IS HAVING A GOOD WEEK SO FAR.
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I HOPE EVERYONE IS CHECKING OUT THE ANN.SOME INTERESTING THINGS GOING ON.
FANTASTIC THAT CLAY RAISED SO MUCH IN THE 2nd Qt. GOOD FOR HIM AN TC. HOPE THIS WILL IMPRESS THE DCCC
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Marilyn -- I'm so glad the wedding went well. I just knew it would. The bride, groom and families usually worry about so many things, but in the end everything just seems to fall in place. I would love to see some of the pictures. If you don't get a chance to post some of them here, please bring them with you to Raleigh.
Another big thank you for all the time you spend digging up all the news for the ANN. I love reading it all and am glad Clay is picking up a lot of good support. Things are going slow right now campaigning but before long it will be like a three ring circus and things will probably get real ugly. Hope Clay can keep his cool but one thing is certain--he has had a lot of practice in that area over the years.
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I have created a political discussion forum within Got Clay. Please keep any political discussion within the political forum. Thank you
CA4NC General Discussion (http://claymaniacs.com/clayforums/index.php/topic,1273.0.html)
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CINDY~ THANKS AGAIN ,FOR ANOTHER GREAT BANNER.
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CINDY~ THANKS AGAIN ,FOR ANOTHER GREAT BANNER.
You'e welcome Marlene! So glad you enjoy them!
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Running a lot today. Trying to catch up on real life now that the wedding is over. Really have to work on my photobucket!!
I actually went to second page in the ANN yesterday- Clay sure is everywhere in his district! You GO, Clay!
Hugs to everyone-hope you have a great weekend!!
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CINDY~ THANKS AGAIN ,FOR ANOTHER GREAT BANNER.
You'e welcome Marlene! So glad you enjoy them!
I am remiss because I never post my thank you's, but know that the banners are appreciated!!
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I'm here reading, trying to catch up. Congratulations, Barb! And congratulations, Marilyn, to you and your family!
Sorry, but I miss the good old days when Clay sang, and we traveled the globe to hear him. It's just not the same for me. Of course I wish him well in his latest endeavor. I truly do. But I miss the voice.....alot!!
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loningclay, I truly believe we will hear him again
Rosemary
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I hope you're right, Rosemary.
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I'm here reading, trying to catch up. Congratulations, Barb! And congratulations, Marilyn, to you and your family!
Sorry, but I miss the good old days when Clay sang, and we traveled the globe to hear him. It's just not the same for me. Of course I wish him well in his latest endeavor. I truly do. But I miss the voice.....alot!!
Same here, Micki. I feel exactly what you are saying. I read here. I wish Clay well. But I cannot get over my missing Clay entertaining us. I am trying my best to let it go and enjoy memories of what once was.
Sigh
Gwenn
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Clay will definitely be singing at the Gala. No one knows how many songs he will sing,but he is going to have a band,so probably will be more than one,HOPEFULLY.
I am looking forward to seeing those that are coming in Sept. Last count ,I think we have 9 going from our board.
After the Gala I think it will be awhile before we will see Clay,other than fundraisers,and campaign functions,so I'm going to savor every minute of the Gala this year.
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MARLENE - My feelings exactly!! Can't wait to see everybody . . . . and especially Clay. Haven't seen him since last Gala in Charlotte. Mixed emotions. Clay always keeps us guessing! ;)
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I agree wholeheartedly with Marlene and Barb.
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Sign the petition if you want Clay to debate with Renee.
http://clayaiken.ngpvanhost.com/form/-5794020099500275968
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Sign the petition if you want Clay to debate with Renee.
http://clayaiken.ngpvanhost.com/form/-5794020099500275968
Already did!! Thanks!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARLENE
and best wishes for a wonderful day. May this year be filled with love, health and happiness
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Happy Birthday Marlene! What are you doing for your special day?
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Happy Birthday Marlene and Happy Birthday to GBMIfan tomorrow!!!
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Congratulations Marilyn ,on your call from Clay today. How exciting that would be.
Thanks for the birthday wishes. It has been a nice relaxing day. Rebecca's mother came home at noon,so Icould spend my birthday with my family They also surprised me with a gift of ,$500.00. Told me that they hoped I could use it for the Gala....I love that family! :)
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MARLENE - You deserve a wonderful birthday . . . . . and a happy and healthy year ahead!!!
Can't wait to see you again in September! :)
Birthday Hugs on your special day!
Barbara
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARLENE HOPE YOU HAD A WONDERFUL DAY :-* :-* :-* :-*
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MARLENE- HOPE YOU HAD A VERY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I HOPE THAT YOU GET ALL THAT YOU WISH FOR!!
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Congratulations Marilyn ,on your call from Clay today. How exciting that would be.
Well, my cell phone rang, and I saw a 919 area code. The problem is, I get crappy reception in my office. I closed the door quick, and am trying to say hello- He said Hello and I KNEW I recognized the voice, but it all kept cutting out and I HUNG UP ON HIM!!! So I tried to call the number back on my office phone, but it was answered by a Charlotte law firm!! The woman said whoever called me would call back. So then I doubted myself and thought I was wrong.
Then he called back!! He said " Hi its Clay AIken!!" I told him I knew that but the reception was lousy so I gave him my work phone number and he called right away. We chatted for a bit and he asked about a donation. I told him I would love to but I was broke since my son got married last week!!! LOL!! He congratulated me and then I told him Jay was a special ed teacher and we got into a discussion about classes and grades and what did my son teach.
I told him I hope he wins-sort of. He said it would be nice to win something. So I told him he had already won our hearts-and he thanked me.
After that I told him I would send a donation next week.
He is so energizing when you are talking to him- I had a smile for the rest of the afternoon.
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MARILYN - Great news!!!!!
It is almost unbelievable!! You have been such a great supporter of Clay - with his entertainment career and his political career. So happy for you!!
What a thrill! If he ever phoned me, I would probably drop dead. It would be embarrasing to my family to see "cause of death - Clay Aiken" ! :o
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Wow Marilyn! That is awesome! Very happy for you! ;D
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Happy Birthday, Marlene! (belated) I hope it was a wonderful day for you! Sorry I am late. Best wishes for a great year ahead!
Marilyn, congrats on your son's wedding AND Clay's call! Very exciting for both!
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CLAY FOR NC T-SHIRTS NOW ON SALE.
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Whoo Hoo! I want one! ;D And it is nice that the money will go to the Campain! I bet they will sell like hot cakes!
Glad you had a nice birthday Marlene! :)
Happy Birthday to gimifan! Hope you have a great day!
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Here's the link. https://clayaiken.ngpvanhost.com/form/-6803389365984688384
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Thanks for the B'day wishes. DH out of town for work so my DIL and grandsons took me to my favorite restraunt. Ate way to much!!
I decided in the morning I was going to prove to myself I am not old. I went out and walked 7 miles, than went to zuma and pilates class. Felt good afterwards but could of used a nap in the afternoon. Now back to the same and back to work this am. Check in later tonight.
Yes! I did order my t-shirt. Can never have enough Clay stuff.
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Marlene-- Happy Belated Birthday!! Had no Internet when we first got here in Montreal. Hope you had a blast. You deserve it.
Marilyn-- just wow. Yep, Barb, I would drop dead also.
He's looking good. Great pix all over fb.
Thinking of you all.
BTW, Sharon, your country is so beautiful and people are so nice.
Gwenn
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I also look forward to reading your posts Gwenn
Rosemary
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LGBTQ Nation ?@lgbtqnation 6m
BREAKING: #NorthCarolina AG says state will no longer defend same-sex marriage ban - http://lgbtqn.at/n4C
WOW!!!!!
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From Instagram:
The Little Mermaid play with Clay frell Aiken! #littlemermaid #clayaiken #2002
http://instagram.com/p/rBAbPCAszt/
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team four years!! ?@niallsbqq 2m
Omg so tonight I met clay aiken and hes so cool and nice
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52 Days until the Gala,not that I'm getting excited ,or anything like that. :)
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This is getting to be ridiculous! NO posts in two days. Where is everyone ?
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HI MIMI I AM GLAD THAT YOU ARE GOING TO THE GALA. I KNOW EVERYONE WILL HAVE A GREAT TIME
Rosemary
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This is getting to be ridiculous! NO posts in two days. Where is everyone ?
I have been working 11 hour days this week and it is all I can do to get the ANN posted before my nose falls onto the computer!!
Usually no one to talk to at midnight to 2:00 am here!!
Posted a recap from the Clay Rally last night.
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My son Jay sent me this beautiful video of his wedding.
I watched it several times and needed tissues every time.
http://infinitevideoproductions.blogspot.com/2014/07/amy-jay-recap.html
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Marilyn ~ That was so sweet. Thanks for sharing it with us. I did spot you sitting on the front row. I know from the still photos I saw of you,that you looked smashing.
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I'm glad today is Friday. I have worked way too long and too hard this week so I am exhausted. Since we are going to have rain most of the weekend, I'll take advantage of it and just be lazy. The problem is that next week won't be much better because I left my desk full of work for Monday.
Guess I shouldn't complain too much because there are a lot of people that don't have a job.
Marilyn, going to go watch your video--that should perk me up.
Hope everyone has a great weekend.
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MARILYN - That video is priceless!! So sweet and touching. I'm going to watch it again because in this troubled world it is a gentle reminder of so many good people who share love and happiness.
The video is so well done!! May the bride and groom share a wonderful life. 8)
BARBARA and MARLENE - Hope all is well. Counting down the days until the Gala. Got my plane reservations all set. Looking forward to seeing Clay and the gathering of the Claymaniacs! It has been way too long!
Wishing everyone could make it this year. We can't be sure what's ahead! ???
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Marilyn: great video of the wedding, what a beautiful place...
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Gwenn, thanks for saying my country has nice people and is beautiful~~I agree ;D
Marilyn, what a beautiful video, how touching~~congrats to your family!
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Thanks everyone for compliments on the video. Amy and Jay created a very special event for everyone. They are both so very thoughtful and caring of the people around them- that's why they make excellent teachers.
Have been out of commission for two days with vertigo. It was so bad that Chris and his wife Ria came yesterday afternoon and stayed until 4:00 today. It was really nice being pampered and taken care of. They even stripped my bed and washed the sheets, and Chris made it up for me this afternoon. It looks so inviting!! Ria cooked nice dinners, too- and pancakes for breakfast!!
Anyway, I am feeling much better tonight and so I came on here to say hi!!!
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Marilyn~I'm so sorry to hear that your vertigo is acting up again. Hopefully by the time of the Gala it will be long gone. It is so good that you have a wonderful family that took such good care of you when you weren't feeling well.
Hope you are feeling much better,you will certainly be in my thoughts and prayers.
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DROPPING BY TO SAY HELLO. MY LIFE HAS BEEN TOTALLY NUTS THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS. WE JUST GOT BACK FROM QUEBEC ON SAT. HAD A FLIGHT CANCELED SO I AM SO TIRED. LONG AND BORING STORY.
BUT WE LOVED MONTREAL AND QUEBEC. EVERYONE WE MET WAS SO HELPFUL AND KIND. I REMEMBERED SOME OF MY FRENCH. COULD READ AND UNDERSTAND MOST. COULD UNDERSTAND ANNOUNCEMENTS, NOT EVERY WORD, BUT THE MAIN PARTS. CONVERSATION--NO. THE CITIES ARE SO CLEAN. WE FELT JUST LIKE WE WERE IN EUROPE IN QUEBEC CITY. WALKED AND WALKED AND WALKED. MY LEGS ARE STILL SORE. IT WAS A GREAT TRIP.
BEEN KEEPING UP WITH THINGS HERE AS BEST I COULD. CLAY SURE IS WORKING HARD. REMINDS ME OF HOW HARD HE WORKED IN THE BEGINNING OF HIS SINGING CAREER. 8) :o ;) FOR SOME REASON, IT HURTS TO WATCH IT. I MISS HIM. US AS A GROUP. THE FUN. I SURE WANT HIM TO WIN. I DID SEE THAT HE DID SOME KIND OF FUND RAISER WHERE HE BROUGHT PARKER. DIDN'T SEE ANY PIX, BUT WOULD LOVE TO.
A VERY BUSY WEEK AHEAD. TURNING THE BIG 65. OFFICIALLY ON MEDICARE. CANNOT BELIEVE IT.
GLAD PEOPLE SEEM TO BE OK AND DOING WELL.
GWENN
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Happy Birthday to you tomorrow Gwenn!!! Enjoy your day! Glad you had a great trip!
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Gwenn, a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you on this special milestone birthday! Hope Barry will do something special my friend, you deserve it ;)
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HAPPY,HAPPY BIRTHDAY GWENN..HOPE YOU WILL HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY.
YOU WILL CERTAINLY BE MISSED THIS YEAR AT THE GALA.
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Happy BIrthday Gwen hope you have a great day.
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Happy, happy birthday, dear Gwenn!!! Hope it is a wonderful day for you, and a wonderful year ahead!!!
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THANKS, LADIES. YOU ALL NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE ME WITH YOUR LOVE.
SASHA--HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ALSO. WE SHARE A SPECIAL DAY. HOPE YOURS IS GOOD.
THERE ARE TONS OF PIX OF CLAY WITH PEOPLE ON THE CANN OVER ON FB. TONS. ALL I COULD THINK WAS HOW INCREDIBLY EXCITED WE ALL WERE TO WIN A M&G. TO SHAKE HIS HAND AT A BUS LINE. WONDER IF THESE FOLKS KNOW HOW LUCKY THEY NOW ARE. I EVEN THINK THERE IS A PIC OF CLAY HOLDING PARKER AT A CHURCH THING. IMAGINE.
SPENDING THE DAY WITH BARRY. DINNER WITH FRIENDS. THIS WILL BE A MARATHON BIRTHDAY GOING INTO NEXT WEEK. MAKES ME SMILE.
SOMETHING POSITIVE IN A TOALLY SCREWED UP AND SCARY WORLD.
GWENN
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HAPPY BIRTDAY TO YOU TOO SASHA...IT'S VERY RARE WE HAVE TWO B/D'S on the same date here. HOPE YOU HAVE ALSO BEEN HAVING A GREAT B/D.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY GWENN AND SASHA
Rosemary
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MY VERY BEST WISHES TO GWENN AND SASHA FOR A HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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Gwenn hope you had great day also, my hubby bday is also today. Tammy from BLP also is today. so rare we have 3 people the same day. thanks for the bday wishes, wish I could see Clay for my bday last year i got to see him. I went out Monday with friends going out saturday and Sunday on mom's house. went to a great place down the beach on Monday right on the water saw my first rainbow this year, never saw one on the ocean so pretty, Gwenn enjoy your celebrations.
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Happy Belated Birthday to Gwenn.. ;)
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Happy Birthday to Gwenn and Sasha, Tammy too.
I am remembering all the fun times we had in our Clay travels. The blizzards we drove through for Christmas concerts!
There are so many memories- we should write a book on our experiences!!
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Count me in for belated but heartfelt birthday withes to two amaxing Maniacs - Gwenn and Jo- Ir is a privioege to know both of you, Love our interactions between and the gift which has us to each other and to trigger friendships that would never have hapened. Clay introducd to each other and we do share a sister hoodl Gotta love that amazing, talented, and frustrating man who has given the gift of himself which has developed into friendships and an opportunity to share and enjoy everyrhing he has to order.
I don't know that Clay realizes how many lives he has tushed! BUT WE DO! 8)
Birthday Hugs to both of you from deep in my heart!!!! :-*
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BARB~ I can truefully say I have never been "tushed" , by Clay ;D
Happy 6th B/D to Parker.
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BARB~ I can truefully say I have never been "tushed" , by Clay ;D
I am a disaster when I type on my iPad. I hit the wrong letters and I never try to proofread!!! My family can always tell when I use it!
BUT - there are worse things than being tushed by Clay! ;D
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You are so right Barb! ;)
Rosemary
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We have really been enjoying some cooler than usual temps for this time of year in Raleigh. We have had quite a bit of rain,but it has kept it cool,and has been great for Roger's garden.We have had an over abundance of tomatoes ,yellow squash,and okra. All this week the temps are suppose to be in the 80s. It is great to be able to sit out on the deck ,and not sweat :)
I am off for the next two days and will be Grandson sitting,with JT. He had surgery several weeks ago,(tonsils,androids,nose broken,and septum repaired) but he developed bleeding in the throat,and had to have emergency surgery three nights ago. Now he is back to square one on his recuperation. Anyway his wife is scheduled to work today,and she didn't want to leave JT alone,so grandma volunteered to take care of JT .He can only have soft cold foods, so I will fill him up with jello,pudding,& ice cream. Sounds like a good balanced diet,to me ;D.
Hope you will all have a good new week.
Only 40 days until the Gala.
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A really great article from New Republic on Clay in the ANN.
Clay is so funny with some of the comments. He also said he put on ten pounds- and then ordered dessert!!
It must be all that eating out on the campaign trail.
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Loved it too! Would had loved to had seen him dance with those women! Awww
RIP Robbin Wiliams!
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I enjoyed the article too. Clay is very funny,and I really laughed at his experience with the senior citizens. I would have loved seeing those ladies clamoring for a dance with him,and him actually dancing with two at a time,to funny!
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I just finished reading the article in the New Republican and thoroughly enjoyed it. It is long but when you have a few minutes go check it out on the ANN.
Hope everyone is doing well and having a good summer.
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wOW We had so much rain from 4:00 this morning, some places got 13 inches!! It took me over an hour to go less than 7 miles so I turned around and came home-I can work from here. Most of the major highways are closed, cars are stranded in water up to their headlights!!
My screen house blew down, and my son Jason has water up to his calves in his garage which is under the house. He has all his lawn tools and his hockey equipment stored there. He has to go find a pump and assess all the damages. Its scary!!
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Marilyn~I saw some of the footage,this morning, in Long Island on the national news..What a mess. You are lucky that your house is elevated. I thought about you when they were talking about LI.
We also had a lot of flooding in Durham,Raleigh,& surrounding areas. The rain also had lots of lightning & thunder.
For anyone interested my boss,Dr Kevin Campbell, will be on ET tonight . He is in NY today taping his segment for ET. He is also to appear on Fox News,on Happening Now,live,today. He's a busy,busy man.
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Marilyn - I came to check on you! I saw footage on TV, too. It is crazy!!! Glad you are OK. Hope there is somewhere for all that water to go! Take care!
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Marilyn - I hope you survived the flooding with no problems. I now believe in living in a small town. You had terrible flooding, RDU had a lot of flooding and in Wilson we had none. I had never thought about it but WRAL said several times that night that the smaller cities would not suffer as much because there was more grass than concrete and the rain had somewhere to go. I live in a very low area and was a little concerned but I did not have any danger from the hard rains--although I didn't sleep too well that night. :)
Now summer time is coming back -- it will be in the mid 90's most of next week. I can stand it though because we have had a very mild summer. It can get real hot though--anyone remember the show at Koka Booth in 2007--something like 107. ;D
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Glad you are ok Marilyn! Loving all the news on Clay! Thanks!
Wish I could be in Red Bank, NJ today for that fundraiser for Clay. Irene will be there. Hope it will be a lot if fun!
Happy Birthday Barb! Hope you have a wonderful day!
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BARBARA~HAPPY BIRTHDAY ,TO MY SPECIAL FRIEND. MY WISH FOR YOU IS A DAY FULL OF HAPPINESS,AND A NEW YEAR OF GOOD HEALTH,AND JOY.
ROGER SAID, HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM HIM TOO.
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Happy Birthday , Barb!!! Hope your day is great. Miss you tons.
Gwenn
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BARBARA -
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A VERY SPECIAL FRIEND !!!
Looking forward to seeing you and the other Maniacs soon.
Nancy and I and Ben's folks are moving Lexie (who has a new job in Madison) and Ben (the Badger) move into an apartment near Camp Randall. This experience will be in my mind forever!! 8) ;D :o
See you soon!
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Thanks to all of you for the birthday wishes. My friends here are the reason the past 10 years have been so much fun. I never thought I would have so many trips in my future and met so many great people at that stage of my life and it has been a great time with great people.
Thanks again and I hope we can always stay in touch.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARBARA
Rosemary
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HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, BARBARA
I was not on the computer at all the last couple of days!
Friday night I went to see a Jeff Dunham show with my sister. the man is hysterical!!
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Marilyn~ Did Jeff use Clay as an example during the virgins part ? I always hated that part of his act.
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Marilyn~ Did Jeff use Clay as an example during the virgins part ? I always hated that part of his act.
No he was really quite funny-he did a world tour and talked about how in Malaysia he was not allowed to use Achmed the dead terrorist. Not even say his name. So he put a beret on Achmed, called him Jacques Merde (Jack Shit) the dead FRENCH terrorist. He had a new character, a puppet of himself that was selling for $125!!!! But he did a really cute bit where the dummy was calling him out on the price.
I laughed a lot, which felt good. The show was from 7-9, and then he was doing another after that!! When we left the parking lot it took a LOOOONG time- and we could see all the cars lined up to go in, which they couldn't do until all of us from the first show left the parking lot. THe road was backed up for MILES!!
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He is bringing his show to the PNC Arena in Raleigh sometime in November. I saw an ad in the paper yesterday.
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If you would like to be inspired,read JoAnn's post at the OCD,pg 40,post#161. She has sure inspired me a lot. It sure makes my aches & pains seem small compared to what she has been going through. I wish her the best in whatever treatment she decides on,and I'm looking forward to seeing her in September at the Gala.
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A new fundraiser!! Let me know if you want to attend!! I will gather the info for you
Hello everyone! I wanted to drop in and let you all know that we are having a bowling fundraiser event in NYC for Clay on October 2nd at 8pm. It will be held at Bowlmor Lanes in Times Square. It's going to be a truly unique experience for all who attend. Clay is looking forward to spending time with the many fans who have supported him over the years. It's going to be a very relaxed, casual setting where one can mingle with Clay, other fans and supporters, and bowl. Please message me if interested and I will have an official invitation sent to you. Minimum ticket price/donation fee is $250 per person. Space is very limited so please respond in a timely manner. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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Wish I could but can't afford it. :( You going Marilyn? The McV girls are helping out I think. It is close after the Gala too. Waiting for something in DC.
Loved Clay's blog from the Huff post! I think the non fans that read it are very impressed! Have to admit one of the things I like about Clay running is that he is finally getting the respect he deserves!
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Of course I will be there. Its so close, and I have plenty of accrued time off!! Just have to work a couple of extra projects to afford it!
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Good for you Marilyn. It would be great if some of these fundraisers were on Fridays, where there would be a weekend to travel. So far it seems most of the ones in NC are on week nights,mostly on Wed
Hard to believe, but there are only 27 days until the Gala...not that I'm counting down the days ,or anything ;D
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There is a recap of last weeks fundraiser in ANN for Aug 22nd
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Marilyn-lol Good job! ;D I did the challenge last week.
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Good Morning - I am doing my once in every once in a while check on all of you..................
I just read Marlene's post about JoAnn. There was a time that we were all so close - now it seems we are blocked off into separate Threads. I brought JoAnn's post from August 18 over - I hope everyone will remember her this Friday as she begins another round of chemotherapy - from having chemo myself (2 years ago now) I can attest to her courage and wonderful attitude - I'm sure she would appreciate your prayers:
Good Afternoon Everyone,
I've been home since noon because Dr. Xiong told me that I would not need chemo today.
Sadly, I bring this news. The scan results is the "big bad one" I've dreaded getting since this journey started on April 2, 2012. My lungs have developed new tumors from top to bottom and ALL the tumors old and new have grown since last scan in April. I also have 2 new tumors in the liver.
He will not give up and he said that he is still "fighting" with me. He presented 3 new options. I chose the first one and now we will have to wait on insurance approval.. This new treatment, if approved by my insurance, will consist of at least 3 new drugs and 2 pills per day. The second option (might even have that one if insurance doesn't approve the one I chose)., consists of another new drug (drug new to me) and the Third option(which breaks my heart the most) would be new treatment at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston,
Dr. Xiong did practice at M.D. Anderson before he came here in 2005. He mentioned that he "thought" going back and forth to M.D. Anderson would be "too" much for me, like getting sick from traveling etc.
I told him that I did not want to go away from him and I would prefer to try all his options he can provide (according to insurance) first and use M.D. Anderson if all else failed.
He once again told me that the more treatments we try, the less chances that things worked. He reminded me that doctors say that cancer is not curable, just can go into remission. The best chance is the "first" treatment in most cases and this will be #5 type of treatments for me.
I told him that I was not a quitter and that I WILL FIGHT UNTIL THE BATTLE IS OVER. HE THEN "REMINDED" ME THAT I HAVE "INDEED" BEAT THE ODDS SO FAR. THAT WHEN THE CANCER "FIRST" RETURNED IN MARCH, 2013, I'VE SURVIVED UNTIL NOW, AUGUST 2014 WHICH IS BETTER THEN THE "BOOKS" SUGGESTED.
I'm back, our preacher just dropped by to check on me and he also said a special prayer for me before he left. He and his entire family are so nice. I think I told you before, I was "adopted" into their clan. (He's from Scotland)
Don't worry about me or feel sorry for me! :) I'm going to enjoy each day to the fullest. OLD "PURPLE SPIT FIRE" IS TO ORNERY TO SIT BACK AND DO NOTHING, I'M GOING TO FIGHT AND BE HERE FOR A LONG-LONG TIME! ;D
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Thanks Frankie! With JoAnn every step of the way and will pray for her!
Safe Travels to Clay whenever he will fly to CA!
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Got my CLAY FOR NORTH CAROLINA tee shirt today in the mail. Very soft,and is very nice. Perfect for a Gala sleep shirt. :laugh:
Barbara~ Did you receive your signed book ,that you won for the first Gold Circle raffle ? Two of the gals,(from the CV) who had won the raffle previously,got theirs yesterday.
27 days,and counting. ;D
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Hope I can get my shirt this week.
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Yes, I got my book and poster the week after the drawing. The girl that contacted me was so sweet. I'm looking forward to the Gala also but I have mixed feelings about it, but one thing is for sure, I am looking forward to seeing lots of friends.
I am also looking forward to joining my brother and his whole family on the Outer Banks next week. I haven't seen him in over a year and I need a rest.
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Omigosh- FIVE days since someone posted!! I miss Sunny, Quyn, Mickey, Gwenn- ALL of you. Sorry if I didn't name all. I wish we did not drift apart- it makes me so sad.
I was hoping that I would see some of you this month, if not at the Gala, then at lunch or dinner or breakfast.
Barb-have fun with your brother and his family next week!!
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MARILYN I MISS ALL THE POSTS ALSO. SUNNY I MISS YOU AND GLORY GWENN YOU WILL ALWAYS HOLD A VERY
IMPORTANT PLACE ON THIS CLAY SITE. THANK YOU FOR THAT.
Rosemary
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ROSEMARY - I feel exactly like you do!!!!! Thanks for saying it "out loud".
Sometimes I feel like part of the non-posting problem, but I miss everybody who made this site their home.
Group Hug,
Barbara (the one from Wisconsin)
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LADIES--
I read here every day. I just feel lost as far as Clay is concerned. Faye and Micki posted clack from Elvis JBT on fb and I got so upset. It never bothered me until this summer but I am angry. HE LET IT GO. SO MUCH TALENT AND HE CHANGED STYLE MIDSTREAM AND LET IT ALL GO. CHARISMA TO BEAT THE BAND. A VOICE LIKE NO OTHER. SMARTS. SARCASM. AND HE STOPPED TRYING.
LOOK AT HOW MUCH EFFORT HE IS PUTTING INTO THE CAMPAIGN. I HAVE GOTTEN MORE STUFF FROM HIM AND ABOUT HIM THAN I EVER DID. It just feels not fair.
Those feelings I got from that clack cannot be denied. But if I think about him, it just makes me sad. So I try not to.
It isn't you girls. At all. I think of you all a lot. Don't forget that.
Gwenn
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Gwenn Thank you
Rosemary
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Barbara, I'm all for that group hug! We are a wonderful group of ladies and we have all been through alot,
being true fans of Clay.
I have said it before, Clay has a son and has to make a living. He is young and there is no doubt in my mind that we will all be buying tickets to see him again on Broadway. Let him pursue other things,he is smart and talented and a great person. He is keeping his name out there!
Rosemary
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I don't think personally that Clay has let it go entirely. But lets face it, the CD sales were down, the tours were getting less attended, and it was further between any appearances. There was the man cave for endless lengths of time.
Clay wants to make a difference- he wants to be able to know that he tried to represent the people in the state he loves, in the area he loves- HIS people. He passionately wants this- and I don't think it is something new to him. He has ALWAYS wanted to make differences in peoples lives, whether young or old, kids with disabilities or older folks, and veterans, wanting to be heard and supported.
This is as much of Clay's being as his fabulous voice, his charisma, his personality, and his HEART!!
Of course I miss the singing- that is why I will NOT miss the Gala this year. He IS going to sing- with a band, and that makes me sure it will be more than one or two songs. I think he STILL loves singing, but it is not foremost in his life right now.
I admire him, I love all the pictures, selfies, and anecdotes of Clay being out and about with his people, meeting them, sharing his ideas and his resolve. If he doesn't win in November, no one, NO ONE, can say he did not give his all for this. He has worked damned hard, and we have been with him every step of the way. We have seen more pictures of him in the last few months than in the last few years, and he is positively GLOWING with happiness. I cannot be selfish- if this is what he wants, then so be it!!
I have been asked to be part of the phone bank for Clay, and since I cannot pledge a lot of money, nor can I vote for him, I will do my very best to assist him in this way, because I BELIEVE in him. If you miss him and want to help him- think of how much it would mean to him if you would do something like this.
He is a very very special man, and I agree with Gwenn that I miss his voice and charisma-but I will still support him as best I can. I do NOT think he threw it away at all. I think he changed directions for the reasons I listed above. And I will sure be here when he wants to sing again.
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LADIES--
I read here every day. I just feel lost as far as Clay is concerned. Faye and Micki posted clack from Elvis JBT on fb and I got so upset. It never bothered me until this summer but I am angry. HE LET IT GO. SO MUCH TALENT AND HE CHANGED STYLE MIDSTREAM AND LET IT ALL GO. CHARISMA TO BEAT THE BAND. A VOICE LIKE NO OTHER. SMARTS. SARCASM. AND HE STOPPED TRYING.
LOOK AT HOW MUCH EFFORT HE IS PUTTING INTO THE CAMPAIGN. I HAVE GOTTEN MORE STUFF FROM HIM AND ABOUT HIM THAN I EVER DID. It just feels not fair.
Those feelings I got from that clack cannot be denied. But if I think about him, it just makes me sad. So I try not to.
It isn't you girls. At all. I think of you all a lot. Don't forget that.
Gwenn
So Gwenn- are you gonna go bowling with Clay on October 2nd? NYC is not too far from you!!
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Well said Marilyn! And remember we came for the voice and stayed for The Man! ;D I do miss him singing and touring but I am not really sad about him not doing it right now. I have been enjoying what he is doing, the pics and people who meet him for the 1st time that are impressed by him! He is getting good press too! He will be on one of the Men's mags soon! Also what is important to me is that he is still out there to be seen and not in hiding! Always Supporting him in everything he wants to do! This year is 10 years for me being a fan! My feelings haven't changed for him at all!
I really wish I could go to the Gala and The bowling fundraiser but can't afford it! :( I have a good feeling it will be special! You all are very lucky that you can go to these things! I know you all will have a blast and cherish these moments! Wish I could at least see you guys! Someday again!
Sorry I don't post much but I will always be here! Miss you all too and respect all opinions!
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Wow! I know how to kill a thread! Hope everyone else we didn''t hear from are ok! Want to share that I had a dream I went to the Gala at this hotel with a theater. Clay wore some JBT clothes like the leather jacket and the orange shirt. Then the next day we were treated to him recording a Christmas show for radio. Would had been good for TV too. He even worse a long green dress and I thought he surprisingly looked good! Lol He sang some songs, did some magic tricks, came down to talk to the fans in the audience. He was so snarky and really funny! Talked deep to with his mic. Lol It was a wonderful show! Now I wish he could do at least one more concert for all of us!
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RIP Joan Rivers
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Hey Tiffany- holding your own on the thread I see!!
Where on earth IS everyone?? Marlene usually posts once a day. Hope she is all right.
So tired this week- I have been getting only 4-4 1/2 hours sleep!! Working on a stressful project at work.
But- on my way home I always listen to Clay music and it relaxes me and makes me happy!
Looking forward to seeing him in two weeks!!
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FROM JESSICA 121 @ CV
Hey Everybody!!
There are still a few spots left for the Bowling Fundraiser in NYC. This is going to be a ONCE IN A LIFETIME opportunity and extremely intimate. For those of you on the fence, I hope that you join us. Space is super limited so please let us know ASAP if you would like to attend. You can PM Mercedes, NCWannabe, Clayphan76, or myself for more information.
Clay wants to make sure that all fans have an opportunity to participate in this event. For those of you who cannot travel to NYC, or cannot afford the minimum donation there is now a way that you can participate in the fun!! And its extremely affordable!! You can now enter to win a one of a kind souvenir! Following the event, supporters who have donated at least $25 (please feel free to donate more if you can) through the following link will automatically be eligible to win the following items through 3 separate drawings. Each item will be signed and personalized for the winner.
CLAYS BOWLING SHOES!!! One lucky winner will receive the shoes he wears to bowl that night! When will you ever have a chance to receive a piece of memorabilia this cool?!?
A BOWLING PIN Clay will be signing a pin from the evening for this prize.
CLAY'S BOWLING SHIRT Clay will be wearing a league style bowling shirt to the event. He will literally take the shirt off of his back at the end of the event and personalize it for one lucky fan!
All CA4NC Diamond and Platinum members are eligible for this prize and will be automatically entered.
For those of you who cant pass up this awesome opportunity to participate you can follow the link below. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!
https://clayaiken.ngpvanhost.com/form/-5791768299686590720
ETA: this post may travel!! Please bring over to the Clayboard, ConClayve, Clackhouse ETC. It may also be posted on FB and Twitter!
IF ANYONE CAN PAY TO ATTEND, BUT DO NOT LIVE IN NY, YOU CAN STAY AT MY HOUSE AND TRAVEL IN TO THE CITY BY TRAIN WITH ME.
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CONTRIBUTE FOR 3 CHANCES TO WIN A CLAY PRIZE!!!
FROM NCWANNABE AT CV:
Sep 4 2014, 11:10 PM
Wait - let me get this straight ....
I can WIN THE SHIRT OFF CLAY'S BACK!!!!!!!!! Who Hoo!!!!!! crazysparkle.gif
Or those SIZE 13s!!!!!!!! Yee Haw!!!!!! crazysparkle.gif
Or Clay's BOWLING PIN!!!!!!!! Yippee!!!!!!! crazysparkle.gif
We really wanted you folks to have first crack at this opportunity. You're getting the heads up on this, and you're the first folks to have access to the link for a chance to win some Clay DNA!!! $25 gets you three chances to win!
We're thrilled to offer this for everyone.* So many of you told us you'd love to come, but couldn't make the trip. So this is a special effort for you to feel like you're a part of the fun, and to help out Clay in the process. We want to make this an event for the board to be excited about! And, of course, all those of you who are coming to the event may enter as well, and will get to see the man in action in the very items you may be able to take home with you at the end of the evening!!! Hmmmmm, just think about the possibilities for each item ......
The shirt: a robe to wear over your Clay for NC tee/sleep shirt; special bragging rights when you wear it to your league on Tuesday night, the ultimate framed item to top off your Clay Aiken memorabilia collection (what?? you know we all have one!); your favorite choice of attire for casual Fridays at work; a rocking swimsuit cover-up.
The shoes: matching unique flower planters; bath tub toys; hang them over your door for good luck; bathroom cotton ball holders; door stops; paperweights.
The pin: a delightful ornamental vase; roll out your pie crust with it; a handy weapon against intruders; table top hat rack; 1/3 of the equipment necessary to practice your juggling.
Items Clay has worn/used in the past have gone for auction at hefty prices. We wanted to make this as affordable as possible to give folks a chance to win these special items without breaking the bank. We hope you'll all take advantage of the opportunity, and have fun being included in the event!!!!
Here's the link if you want a chance to WIN!!!
https://clayaiken.ngpvanhost.com/form/-5791768299686590720
* All US citizens who are legally able to donate. I'm so sorry to you other wonderfully loyal Clay fans and supporters. You guys rock.
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Gwenn, I'm sorry that the clack I posted on Facebook made you sad. However, I can appreciate how you feel. I miss the good old days so much! I can't afford to go to any fundraisers. And honestly, unless he's singing, I don't want to go. I know that makes me sound like a horrible person, but I came for the voice. I wish him well in November. I believe he'll make a great representative for NC.
I miss you all, and think about you often. We certainly had one he'll of a ride, didn't we?
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I made it home safely and had a great time at the OBX. Had not seen my family for a while and we all had a good time. Now I have got to unpack, wash clothes, etc. and get ready to go back to work tomorrow.
Looking forward to seeing some of you in a couple of weeks.
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Great new Clay interview.
http://video.unctv.org/video/2365320543/
Just after the coyotes ;D
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Thanks! ;D
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Bumper sticker magnets for Clay for NC are out til the end of next week. You can get a signed and personalized one. Just one with nothing on it is $25. I haven't gotten my T-Shirt yet. I know some people did a few weeks ago. Hope it isn't losted or anything. Here is the link to the magnets.
https://clayaiken.ngpvanhost.com/form/-7448811487582222592
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Thanks Tiffany~ I've ordered mine.
For those coming to the Gala next week,so far it looks like the weather will be nice, according to the extended forecast. Thur Hi 75 L 57, Fri Hi 76 L 59, Sat Hi 78 L 62 . Each day will be mostly sunny with small % of rain for each day(10-20%)
Its hard to believe that it is almost time for the Gala. I'm really looking forward to seeing those coming. We will have a BLAST!
Its a shame that all those coming can't stay until Monday. There is to be a Campaign Fundraiser Luncheon downtown(on Fayetteville Street, at 12:00-1:30)in honor of Clay.
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For those coming to the Gala next week,so far it looks like the weather will be nice, according to the extended forecast. Thur Hi 75 L 57, Fri Hi 76 L 59, Sat Hi 78 L 62 . Each day will be mostly sunny with small % of rain for each day(10-20%)
Its hard to believe that it is almost time for the Gala. I'm really looking forward to seeing those coming. We will have a BLAST!
Its a shame that all those coming can't stay until Monday. There is to be a Campaign Fundraiser Luncheon downtown(on Fayetteville Street, at 12:00-1:30)in honor of Clay.
MARLENE - Can hardly wait to get to Raliegh!!! Heck - It would have been nice to stay thru Monday and possibly see him again! :)
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One more week! Excited for you gals!!! ;D I hope Clay can allow clack in some way this time since it is back at the hotel but I won't be surprised if he doesn't. Just be nice since not everyone can see him sing.
Please pray for Sharon! Her mother passed away!
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Tiffany~ In the itinerary we received ,it's says the use of any recording device,either audio or video,and the taking of photographs,either with or without flash,is strictly prohibited at the Gala. Photography only,is allowed at the Founder's Reception.
Hopefully some pictures will be posted from some going to the Reception,but I am not planning to take a camera with me.
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Sharon's mom. My prayers are with her ,and her family ,during this difficult time.
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Two days again- so sad.
Had a yard sale yesterday and today. Yesterday I pulled in about $100-today-$2.00. Lesson learned-next time only one day.
The village only allows 2 per year. So guess I will spend the winter cleaning out the attic and basement.
Hard hard work-setting up, moving boxes, etc. Had a lot of help from my oldest son and his wife. And it was COLD yesterday and this morning-but beautiful this afternoon.
Then I went and got a pedicure and spent half of my gains!! But WOW she did a 30 minute leg and foot massage that was out of this world!
I need to look good for Clay-as if he ever noticed!!!
Countdown to Raleigh-four more sleeps!!
I wish I knew if I will be seeing Sunny and Michelle- miss them!!
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It is Michelle's (Moonshot) birthday!
Let's all celebrate with her together!
Please post your sentiments HERE (http://claymaniacs.com/clayforums/index.php/topic,1313.new.html#new)
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Just want to wish all all going to the Gala safe travels and have a wonderful and fun time with each other and Clay of course! ;D Can't wait to hear all about it! And hope NIP can raise a lot of money this year!
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Congrats to Lindsey if anyone remembers her she was wvfan! She had a baby!!! A son named Collin James Willey was born at 8:40 a.m. weighing 7lbs 4oz and 19 inches long. They are both doing well!! :) Has a picture of him on Facebook.
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HEY THERE--
STOPPING IN TO SAY HELLO.
HOPE ALL THOSE GOING TO THE GALA HAVE A GREAT TIME. HOPE CLAY IS FUNNY AND SOUNDS WONDERFUL. THINK OF ME. FIRST GALA I AM MISSING SINCE 2007.
LIFE IS OK HERE. SAMMIE HAD 5 CYSTS REMOVED---4 ON ONE FOOT THAT WERE HUGE SO WE HAVE BEEN HOME ALMOST NONSTOP WHICH DEPRESSES ME NO END. I AM NOT A HOMEBODY. BUT WE WERE VERY CONCERNED. SHE HAD THE SURGERY LAST WEEK BUT HAD TO STAY OVERNIGHT AT THE VET FOR ONE OF THE SPOTS. OY.
MEVER SAW SO MANY PIX OF CLAY IN MY LIFE AS ARE ON FB. IF YOU BELONG TO CANN THERE ARE TONS EVERYDAY. I GUESS SINCE I AM A CH MEMBER, THEY GOT MY FB CONNECTION OR SOMETHING. NO IDEA.
HOPE EVERYONE IS OK.
GWENN
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GWENN~ IT WAS GOOD SEEING YOU POST. SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PROBLEMS WITH SAMMIE,BUT HOPEFULLY HE WILL MAKE A FULL RECOVERY.
YOU AND JILL WILL CERTAINLY BE MISSED THIS YEAR. ESPECIALLY AFTER THE GALA EVENT, AND WE ALL GET TOGETHER TO DISSECT WHAT WE SAW & HEAR. ;D
I HAVE ALSO BEEN ENJOYING ALL THE PICTURES OF CLAY. HE IS LOOKING VERY GOOD,AND SEEMS TO BE QUITE HAPPY.
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I am just about of the opinion that it is not worth it to take a full week's vacation all at one time. I came back physically drained of energy and there was so much stuff pilled up at work that I haven't caught up yet. I guess I will worry about that after I get back because I am taking Thurs. and Fri. off to go meet some great friends at the Gala. I may pay for it later but I'll worry about that when it happens.
To top it all - I had a report to do and send to the IRS but my computer at work would not open the form. Our IT guy worked on it for a while and couldn't get it to work. I brought it home last night and opened it on my little laptop and I finished it tonight. Now go figure that out because I sure can't.
Waiting to see many of you this weekend and wish more could be there but I can understand the cost of air flights, etc. We will miss all who are not with us.
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HI!!
For those who always spent the Gala weekend together - - - you will be missed. :( I will be there and will enjoy seeing the other Maniacs . . . and I will always remember all of our times together when Clay and the Gala were "for sure"!
Uncertainty is uncomfortable, but I will be thrilled to be there, (Wish I had a crystal ball for the future)!
Hugs . . .
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Here we are at the Marriott . Marilyn Barb,Barbara & I had lunch at the hotel. Meet a lot of gals just coming in.
Betty & Mae just checked in Betty is looking very good,and we were a amazed at how fast she was getting around. Faster than me,that's for sure.
We are all meeting in the lobby & going out to eat dinner at 7:00.
Tomorrow morning I am going to take the girls to my house and then we are going out to eat breakfast.
The weather is beautiful and will be like this throughout the weekend.
Wish you could all be here...Everyone says hello.
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You all look beautiful ladies!!! ;D Have fun!!! NIP took this pic at the hotel.
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Posting pics and recaps in the ANN!
http://claymaniacs.com/clayforums/index.php/board,4.0.html
He sang Bring Back My Love, Because you Love Me and a song he never sang before.
Sounded like a wonderful night and awesome they are Sending 200 kids to camp! Looking forward to hearing from you gals! You must be on cloud nine that he went to your table. ;D Safe trip back tomorrow if anyone is flying home!
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Lol Love this!
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Hi~ I'm back home from a wonderful weekend. It was so good seeing so many friends. I'm tired, but its a good tired. Thank goodness,this Gala was so different from last year. Very upbeat. It was wonderful having Clay & Nick working the room,and going from table to table,thanking everyone for coming. Jerome, was also there enforcing the NO audio,video,or cameras during the Gala. Clay is so ,so good looking,cheekbones,and eyelashes to die for. Holy Smoke! He had on a dark suit with purple shirt ,and a purple stripped tie.He gets better looking the older he gets.HE'S HAWT!. On Friday night we made sure that the staff was aware that Betty was 90 years old, and last night when Clay was visiting each table when he got to ours ,he put his hand on Betty's should and asked her when she had turned 90.She told him in June,and she told him she wanted to tell him something, and he bend down close to her,and she told him that in the 11 years she had never had a M&G, but she was now,and he told her yes, she sure was.
It was great getting to spend time with JoAnn & Prissy. On Friday we (Marilyn Barbara,Barb & me)all went to a great Italian restaurant across the street from the hotel. Then on Sat morning we all went to breakfast buffet at the hotel. Afterward we went over to the Raleigh Convention Center to The International Festival. Lots of foods from different countries,native country dances , Beautiful costumes,,,Lots of booths selling merchandise. I especially enjoyed the Turkish music and dancing.
We also ran into Irene(1Chris1) and her friend ,so there were a total of 10 from the ClayManiacs board,that also includes SandyAnn ,who posts mostly at the OCD.
The Gala was wonderful. To start our meal was delicious.Started out with salad and rolls,wine of choice,red or white. Meal was steak,chicken gordon bleu,mashed potatoes,string green beans,a slice of grilled squash & zuchnni, For dessert a small white chocolate shaped box, filled with chocolate mousse,with the star emblem of Inclusion inserted in chocolate.Plate was drizzled in caramel,with raspberries,& blueberries. Delish!!
The program included some very inspirational stories from the Champion Honorees....Clay sang a total of three songs for the life of me I can't remember what he sang first , but he did sing" Because You Loved Me",and the new song I was unfamiliar with,which is a Heather Headly song,"If It Wasn't For Your Love" Beautiful song. Clay sang it so tender & beautifully. This lead into the Dutch auction to raise money for camps for children. $50.000.00 was raised,sending 200 children to camps. When the program was over Clay said Thank You so much for coming,See YOU AGAIN NEXT YEAR! Now that's a good signal for me to start putting any extra money aside in my Clay Fund for next year.
There is just so much to remember but hopefully some of the others from here will post,and fill in the gaps.
I sure wish you could have all been there. Maybe you will consider going next year. It was wonderful!
Oh by the way..the hair was gorgeous! ;) ;D
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By the way.our table is in the selfie ...See the black guy in the blue shirt ,look a little to the right above him,and our table has the black gal with the white blouse, with black jacket,and you can see Marilyn in blue,Barbara,me in gray,Betty next to me, on my left,and Barb in red.
As you can see the room was quite crowded,and that was only half of the room. Did I mention it was WONDERFUL! ??
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The Clay ,Elmers debate dates have been scheduled
OCT 6 Mon. WRAL TV
OCT 22 Wed Time Warner Cable So far Elmers has not agreed to this one...However they told them ,Clay could debate an empty chair. I think it would be to her best advantage to go ahead an do this. Clay would no doubt win against the empty chair ;D What do you think? :laugh:
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I called to check on Betty,because she was traveling back to FL by herself. She said she had a good uneventful flight,and is hoping she might be able to come to the Gala again next year. She is an amazing woman. Hope I do half that well if I make it to 90.
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HI . . . . I am home!!! Nancy picked me up in Green Bay and I treated her to supper. I am "happy tired"! ;)
MIMI did a great summation and I ditto what she says and when I get my thoughts filtered, I will add a few things that made this occasion
so very special.
Regarding CLAY and the very meaningful Gala Experience - It feels so good to feel this good!!! :D
I loved every moment spent with the our amazing Claymaniac friends. :-*
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I was there but missed all of you. So much going on and alot of fans I do not know. We also ate at the Italian restraunt for lunch on Sat. and had great food. I think everything has been covered in the recap as far as the feel of the Gala this year and the songs which were great. He sang Bring Back my Love for his first song. I sat at the same table as Canfly and Nickki. On Friday night they took some great pictures but behaved themselves on Sat. and did not take pictures or do video. Canfly got up to go to the restroom and that is when Clay came to our table. When she got back we informed her. I had a few of his back on Friday night for the whole evening because we were right next to his table. I could not avoid looking at him bec ause the speaker DJ was situated right in the line with him. We also went to the Raleigh Times for dinner on Thurs night and it was great. We hit Big Ed's twice.
I am hoping to be able to go next year but I have a nephew getting married sometime in Sept/Oct. and I have ski patrol recert. Hopefully it will not hit either of these weekend. I missed D.C. because it fell on my recert weekend. Back to saving money.
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As usual I am running way behind everyone else but just wanted to add my two cents.
First - Tiffany -- thanks for everything you did here to keep things going. You did a great job.
The thing I enjoyed the most about the Gala was the atmosphere! With Jerome, Ben, Sean, etc. it seemed like "old times". As down as the ending of the Gala was last year, this year was so joyful and upbeat. I also feel like the Gala raised much more money for the NIP this year as compared to last year. I think the ending last year opened Clay's eyes also.
As always it is so good to see friends that we have made over the years--friends that we never would have met if it had not been for Clay. I can't believe the years have passed so fast.
As already mentioned, Betty is an inspiration to most around her. She just keeps going and never complains. She has a very positive outlook which I would like to have. BETTY, it was a pleasure being with you this weekend.
Well, since I have not finished unpacking and putting things away I better try to do a little more work around here.
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Actually, gbmifan, I spoke to you a couple of times. Maybe you didn't recognize me. Did you lose an earring by the way? I think I saw you searching for it at the dinner.
As with everyone else, I had a MAHVELOUS time!! Betty sure is an inspiration. She has more energy than I do!!
Friday night was superb- rounding the wall for the pics and seeing that welcoming smile was absolutely the BEST thing. I even got a couple of personal remarks- one was an actual compliment!
Clay, and the other folks answered questions that had been sent by attendees concerning the Foundation- and they were good. They are truly trying to build corporate and other relationships.
Saturday I enjoyed the International Festival with the other gals- I could have spent much more time there. I was annoyed that I had eaten so much at breakfast, because I wanted to sample all the cuisine from other countries- Belgium, Laos, India, Greece, Turkey, Iran, Holland, France, Italy, Korea, and many other countries. I DID have some baklava and that delicious drink Marlene described-from the Egyptian tent.
Each country had a little booth made to look like a little store, around the perimeter of the fair. Inside, around the center of the huge cavernous room, many countries and organizations had booths-some sold jewelry, clothing, artifacts, etc. and some were decorated with beautiful photographs of their country. The Russian booth had tons of carvings and Christmas items, including many of the little nesting dolls that are popular from Russia.
I could have spent much more time, but we had to get back and bid at the silent auction if we wanted anything. There were Claycentric items, but also many other things-gift baskets, jewelry, hand made Christmas decorations, toys, etc. At first we wondered if there would be enough bids, but we had started early. When we went back at 2:45, fifteen minutes before the auction closed, almost every item had a bid.
The mystery CD went for $10,500!!
Saturday night- the dinner was absolutely delicious. Our table was almost in the middle so we had a great view of the stage. Faye and Nick were actually at the table in front of us, but Clay was over about four tables and sat with Diane Bubel. When he took the selfie from the stage you could see our table in the background.
The honorees were absolutely tear inducing- but they have accomplished so very much, and it was an honour to listen to what they had to stay and applaud their stories.
Clays voice was superb-it was soft, it soared, and it was clear and wonderful. He started with "Bring Back my love" and I so wanted him to!!
There were more presentations, then they showed a video of the kids at camp and he sang "Because You loved me" at various times through the video. The stage was dark but he was backlit, and his profile was GAWJUSS- just wonderful!! Finally at the end he sang "If It wasn't for your love".
Every word was a thank you to us, his supporters. Brought tears to my eyes, but gave me great joy. If you didn't think he was thankful, or loved his fans, that song would have changed your mind.
All too soon it was over and I was flying home to an empty house with no friends to chat with, giggle, and share meals with. I miss you Barb Hollihan, Barbara Hale, Marlene, Betty, Prissy and Joanne. I had so much fun seeing you again and chatting. Wish we could do this more often.
So- I am now looking forward to seeing Clay in a couple of weeks at the bowling fundraiser. Hope I don't drop the ball on his foot-or mine!!
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Enjoying reading your recaps everyone and Prissy posted some great pictures at the OCD! I want to eat that dessert you had at the Gala dinner! Yummy! :P Everything and Clay of course sounded so wonderful! Proud to be a fan of this special guy! I hope he can get to go around each table every year now! ;D I may try to save some money to go next year if I am able too! I am so happy for Betty! She deserves it! Clay knows her now! ;)
Hope to see all your pics with Clay from Friday if you get them!
I am excited about the debate with Clay and Renee on Oct 6th! Going to be good! Sounded like a great event in Charlotte last night!
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We are having non-stop rain today. If the temps get out of the 50 today,I will be surprised.Right now it is 57. Quite a difference in this past weekend, when we were in the high 70 and 80s. I am so glad the weather was nice for the Gala.
I am really looking forward to the debates,and am keep my fingers crossed for Clay. He is the better person for the job, NC needs some new blood in Congress,and I am really hoping he will sway a lot of people to vote for him after the debate.
Prissy did such a good job taking the photos...I know you all may be getting tired of hearing about it,but it was an, EXCEPTIONAL weekend. I've been fortunate to have gone to all the Raleigh Galas and the one's in Wash,DC,and last year in Charlotte,and this year was one of the best. Of course, the Gala in Raleigh that had the luncheon,and then the concert( at Fletcher Hall)after the Honoree presentations ,was also a favorite.
It just seemed so special with Clay and Nick going from table to table this year greeting ,and thanking us for coming. It made it very special,just the right extra touch.
Tiffany~ I hope you will be able to attend next year. We missed your smiling face & bubbly personality. You did a FANTASTIC job of keeping everyone informed of all the events going on at the ANN...Thanks for helping Marilyn out.
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Thanks Marlene and will never get tired of you all talking about it! ;D
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Link to Gala photos on Face Book:
https://www.facebook.com/inclusionproject/photos_stream
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Boo! Hoo! I'm not on Facebook
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Just watched a excellent 30 minute interview with Clay on Larry King Politicking online show. He had on his "purty " grey suit he wore at the Gala,blue shirt,and gold tie /with navy blue stripes. A little bit scruffy,great hair. He is one good looking man. Those broad shoulders filled the width of the screen. He is very articulate ,and really is very intelligent ,and well informed on the issues. Love that man!
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I have to watch it again cause I didn't see it go to 30 mins but from what I saw he was passionate with his answers and not bad looking either ;) Here ya go!
http://www.ora.tv/politicking/clay-aiken-on-why-hes-quitting-entertainment-for-politics-0_6svci07rdb05
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wonderful interview i love him. :-*
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TIFFANY~ Thanks for the link.
The 30 MINUTES INCLUDED the COMMERICALS ;D :)
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The interview is now on YouTube. Hope it gets lots of views.
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The interview is now on YouTube. Hope it gets lots of views.
Do you have a link?
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MARILYN~ I just typed in YouTube Larry King Politicking/Clay Aiken interview. I liked it because they had cut out the commericals except for one when it first starts.
Hope everyone is having a pleasant weekend It is hard to believe that the Gala was last weekend. It was such a wonderful time,and so good being with my CLAY friends.
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Here is a video of our cupid,doing the" Cupid Shuffle",on the campaign trail yesterday
https://plus.google.com/1177599682244620903...968224462090365
In case this doesn't work,the link is at the CV
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Here is the YouTube! http://youtu.be/1Ej4kWDFwCo
Lol So cute and he even did the twist! ;D
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BLESS YOU TIFFANY THANKS! Isn't he just so cute? He sure would get my vote.
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Thanks to all you ladies who bring over all this great info for us. I don't know how you find it, but I'm sure glad you do.
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Ditto Barb! Very welcome Marlene!
New interview from yahoo/abc news. They found footage of him singing Earth, Wind and Fire when he couldn't remember the song he sang! Lol
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/power-players-abc-news/american-idol-star-clay-aiken-sings-a-different-tune-in-bid-for-congress-222406146.html
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Wish I could go to the bowling fundraiser tomorrow! Marilyn-Happy for you you can be there! Have a great time! ;D Want details of anything funny or cute thing he does or says. Hope someone can be able to take video and we can see lot's of pics!
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Post whoring! Lol Last post I swear! Clay is treanding on Facebook! For the New York Times article. Neat!
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I posted some recaps from the last two fundraisers at ANN- Oct 1 and 2nd- and there is a really good video from WRAL with Clay speaking on his top issues.
He is articulate and engaging, and I support everything he stated.
We were talking about the earned income credit for people with no children yesterday at work. He supports it.
I am going to the bowling tonight, and Nick sent an invitation to us to go to the preparty before, at the Goldbar restaurant. Beautiful place. So- how to dress nice for that and still be able to bowl after? Hmmmm
Plus Clive Davis will be there. I do not want to come face to face with him because I cannot stand the man.
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Ditto Barb! Very welcome Marlene!
New interview from yahoo/abc news. They found footage of him singing Earth, Wind and Fire when he couldn't remember the song he sang! Lol
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/power-players-abc-news/american-idol-star-clay-aiken-sings-a-different-tune-in-bid-for-congress-222406146.html
I posted on the ANN also. Thanks Tiffany
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Marilyn - I know you will have a great time tonight and we can't wait to hear about it. I cannot stand Clive Davis either--maybe he won't come.
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Barbara~ From what I have read so far of reports coming in, there has been no mention of Clive being there.
Sure wish I was with Marilyn right now. From the looks of the bowling alley, looks like it will be a fun evening.
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TIFFANY - We appreciate everything you bring to us!!! 8)
MARILYN - No gutter balls!! ;) We will be waiting for details of the Bowling event!!
Hope everyone here at CM is doing well!!
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BOWLING EVENT IN NYC:
OMG What a fun fun night this was!!
I met dancermom at Penn Station and we walked a bit trying to find a taxi. Finally did and we rode uptown to the Goldbar. We met winkatme & claytonsmyccf outside and we waited a little bit outside of the restaurant.
A few people came out, and then Nick came out with an umbrella. He is so handsome and nice!! He asked us if we had been waiting long and I said seven hours! I think his hair stood on end! But then I told him only about 15 minutes. A little bit later Ken opened the door and let us in.
Isaiah Thomas was standing there and greeted us and I shook his hand. He is handsome also!! And yes, its the basketball player because Clay told us so later on!
Stephen Hill was there, and so was his mother Wanda, who he writes about in his blog about her devotion to Clay. I think her son is feeling it too- you could not help it!! Resistance is futile!!
There were a LOT of folks there, but only a handful were not fans. Stephen introduced Clay and Clays speech was so impassioned and so well spoken. His heart is so much in this, I want him to win for him, but I really want him" back with us."
I was standing in the bar with dancermom and 2old4clay. There was a front window to a little entrance that had stairs coming down. And there was Drew (from Ogunquit) doing a little shimmy down the stairs while Ken was watching. It was adorable!
I don't think they realized we were watching but the curtains were see-through so we had a great view.
After the reception, we tried to get a cab downtown-it was crazy! So many cabs zooming by-some had no one in but their lights were out. We finally got one, but the traffic going to the Bowlmor was crazy.
We got our bowling shoes and assigned lanes, and set up our team- called SUPPORTERS! If it wasn't for 2od4clay, we would probably have no score at all!! I got a couple of spares, but mostly gutter balls. Its been a looooong time for me!!
Clay came in with Nick and first went around the room doing selfies with everyone. Nick also did some. Then Clay went lane to lane, bowling someone different's turn every time. He did get a strike for me, and a spare. He said he was inconsistent because he got several gutter balls also!!
Ken and Drew were bowling, too, and Nick was bowling with the person next to me. He and Clay, and sometimes Drew too, would go "ready?" and then bowl in a synchronized group. It was funny!!
After we had bowled a while, they did the raffle drawing. First the bowling pin. Then he asked if we wanted both shoes to go to one person, or one shoe each to two people. We voted for the latter.
Then he asked if we wanted to cut the shirt in half and we all went nooooooooooo!!! He dug deep for each name in the raffle-but not one single one of the winners was in attendance. He said he was disappointed only because he wanted someone to yell WOO HOOOO!! and jump around when they won.
All too soon it was time for him to leave. At the Goldbar, Dancermom had made a comment that he seemed to suck all the energy out of the room when he left. Its TRUE!! The man has charisma and charm along with a great sense of humor and his usual snark.
I want to thank ncwannabe, Jessica, conehead, and all of the folks that worked so hard on this event. It was so much FUN and I want a do-over!!!
eta: No, Clive Davis did not attend. As long as he sent a large donation, that is fine by me.
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Great recap Marilyn! Glad it was a great night! ;D
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MARILYN~ Loved your recap. I would have liked to have been there. I really thought you & Clay looked good together in your bowling selfie.
Now we all have the debate to look forward to. Hope Clay with ace it. Best wishes to him.
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Marilyn or Tiffany~ Could one of you post the link for the Arise 360 Interview. It was really a great interview,and I might add that Clay looked, mighty handsome. Sure wish I was in his district so I could vote for him.
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Here you go:
Arise 360 ?@AriseTV360
American Idol Alum & U.S. Congressional Candidate Clay Aiken!: http://youtu.be/l3po1eSDghs?a via @YouTube
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Thanks Marilyn...He definitely seems in his element,and is enjoying what he is doing..besides that he is so, GOOD LOOKING. Love when he crinkles up his nose,just to cute.
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Last night, his hair was wavy and soft looking. I sure wanted to run my fingers through it. And when he looks directly at you, it leaves you breathless!
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Added another recap to ANN
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Two days and no posts!!
Here is Clay bowling:
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1549310925302437
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Clay was amazing, smart and passionate and Renee is an idiot in the debate! He's got this! ;D
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It's one thing for sure that woman talked,and talked,and is very condescending. Clay should have put his hand over her mouth.. :) ;D,but guess he couldn't because she already had her foot in her mouth. Showed he was a true gentleman,and let her rattle on. I think Clay did very well what time he had a chance to get a word in edgewise. I will watch it again later since I taped it.
I think Clay looked very good too,just thought I'd throw that in ;)
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I have been out of town for a few days and was so happy to come back to so much posting, which I have not
read yet, but I wanted to say to GLORY that I was so happy to see her post! I always appreciated your sense
of humor and missed you GLORY.
Rosemary
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THERE HAS BEEN SO MUCH COVERAGE OF THE DEBATE AND MORE NEW INTERVIEWS, I WENT UP TO 4 PAGES ON THE ANN!!
THE LAST N&O INTERVIEW WAS GREAT!!
ACTUALLY, THEY ALL ARE!
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Loving all this positive press Marilyn! Thanks so much for gathering everything! Even No name blogger talked about the debate and is rooting for Clay!
Marlene-If Clay does a call again I want to listen in!
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Tiffany~ It was a lot of fun,and easy to do. Do you get e-mails from Nick?
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Marlene-Yeah but I get so much spam in my emails sometimes I will miss them if I delete them all. So you knew about it through e mail. Will try to look closely next time. Thanks!
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Tiffany~ Next time I will let you know before they have the conference call.They also took questions.
MARILYN~ I really enjoyed reading all the articles that you posted on the ANN thread. Very interesting reading.
Thanks!
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Hi Everybody!!
MARILYN - Thank You a million times for the news you bring to us - - and to give us access to the videos and blogs and articles regarding the debate!! There is absolutely no way that I could have gotten that info without your help!! Hugs!!
So many "new" people are seeing Clay as we have seen him for such a long time. No matter what the
outcome, I am bursting with pride that one day 11 years ago, I joined so many others in "picking a winner"!
He is so smart, brave. amd articulate (not to mention drop-dead handsome). I try to really want him to get what he really wants because he will do a remarkable job . . . . but I so want to be entertained by him. Yipes - being a Clay fan is a challenge - but worth it! ;)
I don't think I am alone in feeling this way! 8)
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OMG I finally got my photobucket to work!! Watch the ANN now for excellent photo's of candidate Clay. Here is one with his political opponent, and he is gawjuss!!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/marilyon/a%20uploads/Candidate%20Clay/Clay_and_Renee_zpsfc8c8f19.jpg)
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The Founders Reception pictures are up at The National Inclusion ...We all looked so purty :) The one of Betty is so sweet. I sure hope her daughter will be able to help her with the computer,so she can see the pictures.
I really like the above picture..Renee seems to be a leaner too ,just can't escape the magnetism of Clay. He looks very good. (THUD!)
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Same sex marriage ban overturned in NC... First couple getting married as I'm posting.
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That is amazing finally!!! Very happy for Clay!
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I am asking for your prayers for my son Chris.
About 8 years ago his arm swelled up like Popeyes. It turned out his top rib and collarbone had crushed one of his veins and he had a blood clot in his arm from shoulder to elbow. A few years later he had pains in his legs, and they were swollen- yes, another blood clot. He has been taking cumedin for years. My DIL called around noon today to say he had terrible back pains so she took him to emergency at the hospital in Stony Brook NY. She called me a little while ago and its a blood clot. They were going to do a cat scan and so far he has waited five hours in terrible pain to get this done. They finally gave him morphine and are giving him shots in the stomach to thin his blood- but still no cat scan.
I am worried to death because these clots keep coming. Two years ago my brother had a heart attack when a clot passed through his arteries there. He almost didn't make it a couple of times, but they finally put stents in and he is doing ok.
My son is only 39- and is living in pain all the time. He is a big hulking 6'5" guy, but cannot lift or move heavy things like he used to for fear of these blood clots forming. He also has terrible stomach problems from the cumedin that he takes.
I just want the hospital to take care of him before anything gets worse- so if you can spare a few prayers I would sure appreciate it.
Thanks for listening.
Marilyn
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You got it Marilyn!
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Chris was discharged. Although they found scarring in his lungs this time it was NOT a blood clot. They feel he might have severely pulled muscles in his back.
They sent him home with ibuprofen 800 mg and told him to rest in bed for 2-3 days.
However, his blood reading was 1.2 and it should have been between 2 & 3- so he cannot eat greens or cheese for a while, and he has to go back to his own doctor to change his cumedin dose.
So at least they were giving him heparin shots in the hospital, which would help out that reading.
Thanks Tiffany for the good thoughts and prayers.
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MARILYN~ I am glad that Chris has been discharged. I asked for him to be put on our Sunday School prayer list this morning. I know you have been very concerned about him. Blood clots are very scary for our family. They sure are not to be taken lightly,as we have been there before also,with the exception,we did not have a good ending.
Enjoyed your little experience doing campaign calls. Can you relay the message back to Clay ;D
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MESSAGE FROM MERYLE DANDRIDGE- SPAMALOT LADY OF THE LAKE!!!
Hello Blue & Gold Teams!
I’ve known Clay for a long time…We first met as Sir Robin and The Lady of the Lake on Spamalot, which many of you may have seen, but then we quickly became close friends. You would be amazed at how much time I just spent talking with Clay about “Blue” and “Gold” teams…Wow. I was blown away to hear how much money you’ve been able raise - bringing in over twenty thousand dollars in one day is incredible!
The song that was recently leaked is also pretty amazing. You might be wondering if there are any other unknown gems out there that we haven’t heard. Well, the answer is YES! Clay told me about the fundraising goal that you guys are pushing towards and I want to sweeten the pot a bit.
The song is titled “Gethsemane” and Clay originally recorded this as a vocal sample for a part in Jesus Christ Superstar. He shared it with me years ago to get my opinion and I’ve had it ever since. It’s unbelievable! To my knowledge, nobody else has this song, or has even heard it!!
So, I’ve been given permission to release this track to you if you’re able to hit the 100K fundraising goal by 10/21! You’re over halfway there and there is still a week to go, so hopefully this will compel everyone to get involved. Trust me, this song is like nothing you’ve ever heard before - you’ll love it!
Thank you so much for supporting Clay!
Your Friend,
Merle Dandridge
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TRENDING ON YAHOO CLAY'S SIGNS ARE BEING SABATOGED
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Yes,and they caught one of the culprits redheaded,and he will have a court hearing. He of course was a Republican ;D
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Yes,and they caught one of the culprits redheaded,and he will have a court hearing. He of course was a Republican ;D
DO WE HAVE A CERTAIN REDHEADED CONGRESSMAN ON OUR MINDS, MISS MIMI??? ;D
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That is so funny Marilyn...Probably but until you've used a Kindle ,it has a mind of its own. It just loves changing words but this time it caught me REDHANDED ;D :)
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Hope some of you were able to join in on the conference call with Clay & Nick today. Clay talked to us for quite awhile
He kept telling us how much he loves us all. He needs our help,and he kept thanking us for our support.
He has definitely NOT given up singing but is just taking a little intermission for right now. He said,"you can't take the singing out of me, I'm not going anywhere in that regard," He also said ,"I'm not going anywhere. He said,this had been a interesting & educational journey . It has been awesome- We're almost done, 2 weeks to go."
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;D That was awesome and some exciting things are coming up! ;D I knew all along we won't lose him and he won't quit singing for good thank goodness!
You know just what to say even though he may have a differant career my feelings for him will never change!
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Clay said
QUOTED VERBATIM:
"I have no intention to never sing again. Even when we win."
He said thank you to us and to all supporters many times. That he could not have done it without us. And he thanked us for giving him permission to take this detour, this intermission. He also said how much he wants to win this.
He also said it was because of us that he beat Ellmers in donations the last two quarters. She may have a lot of money raised in total, but it has taken her 2 1/2 years. It only took his campaign nine months to raise what he has.
Please, if any of you can donate $100 before Monday, it will help him reach his goal.
Even $10, $20- He needs to raise more money by Tuesday night in order to get some ads to counter what he knows Ellmers is going to throw at him.
If you lurk and can give a little- it will all help. And we will ALL benefit by it. (good things coming up for ALL)
Please go here and donate:
GOLD TEAM
http://www.clayaiken.com/goldteam
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If you read the ANN, you will notice that there are many more pages. Now that Clay is on the bus and going around North Carolina, there are many sightings, tweets, and places that he stops to take pics with folks. This is more Clay than we have seen during the droughts and the mancave times. Its wonderful.
Plus, I can now bring over the pics since I got my photobucket to finally work!!
They are thumbnail pics, to save room on the board, so make sure you click.
Also, with respect to the donation, think of it as the purchase of a concert ticket. You won't have to fly or stay at a hotel, you can watch the webcast concert from the comfort of your home, on your computer. He is gearing up to sing Touch live!! (Back in the day, wasn't that one of Christie's favorite songs- Gwenn- if you are reading???)
Please help folks-it's really important. And another fabulous song is going to come our way if we reach the goal. I absolutely adore "Mysterious". I have played it many times since we reached our last goal!!
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Agreed Marilyn! ;D Loving it! I really think he has a good chance of winning now! That is how I feel anyway! Donate you all and he will finally sing Touch! Who Hoo! Is there a way I can listen to Mysterious since I can't go to CV? I tried links Marlene gave me but they didn't work. And I really want to listen to the next song!
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Clay's new campaign ad came out today. I have not seen it played on our local TV channels yet this morning, but did see a link for it on another board. It is short,and to the point...Good for you Clay!
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MARILYN~ Do you have a strange feeling that we are just talking amongst the three of us,or does no one else care anymore? It's really, really sad.
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Love the ad!
I just think more people are lurking then posting.
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Tiffany~ I know they must be lurking, but what if we decided to lurk too?
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I care but I just don't have the energy I use to have. I am battling a deep cough that I have had for over two weeks and can't get rid of. I cough at work all day and then come home and can't sleep because the coughing keeps me awake. Sometimes I think I am trying to do more than I should by working a full-time job every day but I am hoping to help my youngest GD with her college expenses next year.
I come every day to read what Clay is doing on the campaign trail (even if it is a quick peek during lunch). I really appreciate all the info Marilyn and the others of you bring every day to keep us informed. Like most of us, I really want Clay to win this election. It will mean we won't see much of him for a little while but since he wants it so bad, I want it for him. I can't do telephone calls during the day because I am at work but I have made a few donations, small as they are, and I'm going to make one more before the end of the month. I would love to be able to vote for him but I am not in that district.
Thanks again for all of you that are keeping us informed and keep up the good work. I may not let you know it every day but I do appreciate what you are doing so those of us who can't do, will still know what is happening.
Hope every one has a wonderful weekend.
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Barbara~ Sorry to hear you have been sick. Hope you will feel better soon.
I have seen Clays campaign ad twice this evenin, on two different Raleigh TV channels WNCN, and also WRAL.
It was very short,but to the point. Clay looks very good on wide screen TV .
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hERE IS CLAYS TV AD:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFL-DtuTwAs&feature=youtu.be
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WONDERFUL TO HEAR STRAIGHT FROM CLAY THAT HE WILL STILL BE SINGING!
Rosemary
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I Am in love with this pic in my avie! :P In black and white and adjusted thanks for Cindy! ;D
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I love it too Tiffany...Wonder what he's thinking about ?
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Waving to everyone and thinking you gotta vote for me cause I am going to win. ;D I want a bus tour see what is in there. ;)
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IMPORTANT: If any of you are planning to donate to Clay's Campaign please donate to either the Blue or Gold teams by the 21, that is the date to reach the goal for the web concert,(which is for everyone). We are still a good way from the total,so whatever amount you can send would greatly be appreciated
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IMPORTANT: If any of you are planning to donate to Clay's Campaign please donate to either the Blue or Gold teams by the 21, that is the date to reach the goal for the web concert,(which is for everyone). We are still a good way from the total,so whatever amount you can send would greatly be appreciated
I contributed, but sadly I don't think we will get much response here, since no one really posts here any more. I don't see us reaching the goal and getting the web concert.
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IMPORTANT: If any of you are planning to donate to Clay's Campaign please donate to either the Blue or Gold teams by the 21, that is the date to reach the goal for the web concert,(which is for everyone). We are still a good way from the total,so whatever amount you can send would greatly be appreciated
I contributed, but sadly I don't think we will get much response here, since no one really posts here any more. I don't see us reaching the goal and getting the web concert.
I made a small donation but I know it was not enough to reach the goal.
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Sad, but it will be EVERYONE'S loss,if we can't reach the goal.
DHs sister is in the hospital very ill (it's her COPD)and we are planning to leave early in the morning for WV. Our plan is to see his sister then we are going to go sightseeing on the Blue Ridge Parkway,and enjoy the beautiful foliage. We should be returning home on Thursday. Please add Shirley to your prayers. Not being able to breathe is a terrible frightening thing. Thanks.
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Sad, but it will be EVERYONE'S loss,if we can't reach the goal.
DHs sister is in the hospital very ill (it's her COPD)and we are planning to leave early in the morning for WV. Our plan is to see his sister then we are going to go sightseeing on the Blue Ridge Parkway,and enjoy the beautiful foliage. We should be returning home on Thursday. Please add Shirley to your prayers. Not being able to breathe is a terrible frightening thing. Thanks.
Many prayers for Shirley. I hope she recovers quickly.
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I hope that everyone here who does contribute does it through the gold or blue team links, otherwise they will not be credited toward the total needed for the concert. If you just respond to an email from the Clayfor NC team it will NOT go toward the total.
Make sure you use these links only:
Donate: Gold Team (http://"https://clayaiken.ngpvanhost.com/form/-6150930369969387776")
Donate: Blue Team (http://"https://clayaiken.ngpvanhost.com/form/-2188044172860061952")
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We are presently in WV. Rogers sister Shirley is very bad. She now has pneumonia,an infection,an a leak in her main heart valve. Late last night her leg started hurting so she has had a doppler scan done on that. So far we do not know the result of that test. We are getting ready to go to the hospital. We don't know yet if we will spend all day at the hospital ,but we are planning to return home on Thursday.
So far the foliage in WV has been disappointing. It seems they have already peaked,and the leaves are falling off. We are going to return home on the Blue Ridge Parkway,so hopefully the scenery will improve. It is only suppose to be 55 here today,and it is raining and quite dreary. I NEED TO BE BACK IN RALEIGH,NC ;D
Please continue to pray for Shirley. We have no idea what the outcome will be, but she certainly needs prayer. Thanks!
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Will do Marlene!
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Marlene, you and Roger have my thoughts and prayers. Take care of yourselves.
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The weather was terrible in WV and VA. So after we left the hospital this afternoon,we decided to just drive on home. Shirley seemed a little better this morning and Roger was able to get her to eat her lunch ,with a little help.
She had a breathing treatment while we were there Also the Dr came in and told her that the leg scan was clear. They are giving her steroids,and also a medicine for swelling. He said this could cause pain & cramping, but they did the scan as a precautionary measure. On our way home about 8:00 tonight Shirley called and said she wasn't feeling good at all,and asked us to pray for her. Bless her heart on top of all her other health problems she is having panic attacks, especially when she feels she's smothering. Thank you for your continued prayers for her
I just made my FINAL donation to the Gold Team...Sure hope we reach the goal by midnight. I think the deadline has been extended to include people in the California time zone (3:00) I believe.
I'm tired and going to bed. Sure hope I wake up to good news about the goal.
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WE DID IT!!! RAISED $103,000.00...Concert will be shortly after election day in NOV. YAH! FOR US!
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Yes!!!! Eeeeee Can't wait! ;D We are getting Touch! I can't believe it! Very proud of all the fans!
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I want to watch this debate with Clay and the empty chair! Lol I know you can see it local but hope you can see it too online? Taped earlier today.
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Tiffany~ I do not have TWC so I was unable to watch the debate live. However it was vaulted on another board an I was able to watch the download. Clay did a fantastic job, and he looked so handsome. I so hope he can win the election. He certainly knows the issues in his district,and he has been working so hard for this. I just wish him the best,and am proud to be a fan.
MARILYN HAS POSTED THE LINK FOR THE DOWNLOAD OF THE DEBATE ON TWC YESTERDAY..IT'S A MUST SEE,SO HOPE YOU WILL ALL ENJOY IT.....THANKS MARILYN !
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UNBELIEVABLE~ THE NEWS & OBSERVER HAS ENDORSED CLAY. WILL WONDERS NEVER CEASE ? IT'S ABOUT TIME!
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UNBELIEVABLE~ THE NEWS & OBSERVER HAS ENDORSED CLAY. WILL WONDERS NEVER CEASE ? IT'S ABOUT TIME!
Full story on the ANN
" Its about time for Clay Aiken!!!' !!!!
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I think this is the first story the N & O has ever printed that was complimentary to Clay all the way through.
Miracles do happen!!
Now we need the same miracle next week.
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Rogers sister Shirley is doing a lot better. The nurse got her up yesterday and helped her walk a few steps to the chair. This was her first time out of bed in 3 1/2 weeks. Also she was able to eat a little bit of solid food yesterday,instead of the Boost,she had been having.She is hoping she can be transfered to a rehab facility when she is well enough.
We are so thankful for your concern & prayers for her. The prayers have definitely worked,and we appreciate you all.
Roger, our GS JT & I went today and voted early. It was a gorgeous day,and there were a lot of people out voting today. I sure wish I could have voted for Clay, but unfortunately we are not in his District.
I got my CLAY for NC personalized magnet today, it came by regular mail. I already have it proudly on my refrigerator.
Hope you are all having a great weekend
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Marilyn - thanks for all the info in the ANN today. Clay was certainly busy yesterday and covered so much of the district. I really hope it pays off on Nov. 4.
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Thanks. I think it is cool that sometimes when folks tweet a selfie with Clay, he responds with a comment like "Great meeting you!" or something that refers to a conversation they must have had.
A long way from the days when he thought twitter was the devil. He is definitely campaigning through social media.
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Just dropping in to say hello.
Rogers sister has been moved to a rehab facility. We are so thankful for answered prayers for her recovery. She still has a long way to go, but she's slowly getting there.
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Cold weather is coming. The time changes back on Sat night,and thank goodness the election is about over . The remote mute button is our friend right now. I just hope that Clay will be able to pull this off(sure have my fingers crossed,for a good outcome for him on Tuesday)
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Hello, Peeps!
Can someone tell me when Clay recorded and released Gethsemane? I just heard it, and I really like how he did it. Jesus Christ Superstar is my favorite show, and I always wanted to hear him sing this--I knew he had the power and the range to take it on! :laugh:
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Sunny-I think it was during his 2nd run on Spamalot cause Merie had it who was Lady of the Lake. It is pretty amazing! ;D Those high notes! Wow! Good to see you!
Clay really is working his butt off til the campain is over! Have everything crossed that he will win!!!
Good news about your SIL Marlene! Hope she has a quick recovery!
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Hello, Peeps!
Can someone tell me when Clay recorded and released Gethsemane? I just heard it, and I really like how he did it. Jesus Christ Superstar is my favorite show, and I always wanted to hear him sing this--I knew he had the power and the range to take it on! :laugh:
Someone on another board said it was done in 2013-not sure where they got that from. However, it was never released. Merle Dandridge had it as a private recording he gave to her and she said she would let us have it if we reached the fund raising goal, which we did. The speculation is that he was going to audition for the play but the play never got off the ground.
The recording was to have been passed around the boards but never put on facebook, twitter, you tube, or other public places.
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Thanks, Tiffany and Marilyn!
I'd always hoped he would do that role--he's got the range and the power for it easily. Add a little rock edge, and WOW!
Well, Tuesday's pretty close. Let's hope he can defeat this bimbo Ellmers. Good Lord, she's an idiot.
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HI SUNDANCER I have missed you and am so happy to read your post.
Rosemary
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You have GOT to watch this video from Ken Arpino (one of Clays brothers from Joseph)--- I love it!!
Ken Arpino ?@KenArpino 57s57 seconds ago
Hi @CollegeDems & @CollegeDemsNC! We would sure love ur help sharing this vid! #MidtermElections #AikenvEllmers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSvzL3DLqYU&feature=youtu.be
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You have GOT to watch this video from Ken Arpino (one of Clays brothers from Joseph)--- I love it!!
Ken Arpino ?@KenArpino 57s57 seconds ago
Hi @CollegeDems & @CollegeDemsNC! We would sure love ur help sharing this vid! #MidtermElections #AikenvEllmers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSvzL3DLqYU&feature=youtu.be
That was hilarious!
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HI SUNDANCER I have missed you and am so happy to read your post.
Rosemary
Hi, Rosemany! It's good to "see" you. ;)
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Just wish Clay the very best for tomorrow. He has sure worked hard for this, and I hope that he will win tomorrow.
He will be a wonderful Congressman for our state,and I know he will use his voice to represent his District.
I am keeping my fingers crossed that he can make it to the top of that mountain tomorrow ,and can win by a majority of 10,000 votes,so that it will not result in a runoff. Heaven Forbid!
GOOD LUCK CLAY!
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Amen Marlene!!! I want the results now! Very anxious! Lol Have my fingers and everything crossed he has this! Be very sad for NC if Renee wins.
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I just watched the video from Clay,and it brought tears to my eyes. Bless his heart,he wants this so bad.
Be sure and vote tomorrow..
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GOOD LUCK CLAY!!!
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DITTO! MARILYN.. Its going to be a lonnnng day.
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Hopefully we can see some results on this page later. http://enr.ncsbe.gov/ElectionResults/?election_dt=11%2F04%2F2014
And here is some thud worthy pics of Clay voting this morning! Wowser's!
http://m.fashionmagazine247.com/photos/152942/clay-aiken-casts-his-vote-in-the-midterm-elections.php
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Tiffany - thanks for those great pictures.
I hope I can see the results before I fall asleep tonight, but above all, I want to see Clay win.
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Our polls just closed. Of course, I voted . . . . . but I am waiting to see how Clay does!
I am not sure of how he will accept a defeat . . . . . . he is certainly the most qualified and knowlegeable candidate. He has earned the right to win!!
I want my Wisconsin vote to count . . . . . but my heart is in the results of the District 2 NC results.
Group Hug for all of us who want Clay to win!!
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Barb~ It is not looking good right now. Clay was ahead for awhile but no longer,and the spread is getting wider. I sure hate it for him and all his staff ,because they really worked hard. NC deserves what they get with Ellmers. What is wrong with people anyway ? I am just heart sick for Clay. I can't watch his speech live so I am going to turn TV off and go to bed.
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I knew Clay had an uphill battle in this district that was made especially to cater to Republicans but from what I saw of his campaign I thought he had a much better chance than what happened.
I really can't believe that people wanted the likes of Renee Ellmers to speak for them.
Clay worked so hard and things didn't happen like he hoped it would.
Marlene, I agree with you -- I will not watch his speech tonight and maybe in a couple of days things will look a little better.
Not the night I was hoping for - so I'm going to bed and try not to think about it.
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MARLENE - He is such a good man and has so much to offer. Hopefully, he is surrounded by people who love and support him.
Life is not fair. Evidently, some people in NC will vote their party - - - no matter what kind of job she has done! :(
BARBARA - I also was hoping for a victory speech by Clay. Heavy heart . . . .
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What bothers me is that there are 700,000 registered voters in district 2- and less than 200,000 actually voted. Its very sad. Still- if you continue to do what you did you will continue to get what you get.
The percentages are 58% to 42%- so a lot of people did vote for Clay (80% reported) but it wasnt enough and I seriously think a lot of it had to do with a) gerrymandering and b) conservative voters not wanting a gay representative.
Andy they are STUPID because he would have been a GREAT representative of the people.
I am very sad tonight.
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What bothers me is that there are 700,000 registered voters in district 2- and less than 200,000 actually voted. Its very sad. Still- if you continue to do what you did you will continue to get what you get.
The percentages are 58% to 42%- so a lot of people did vote for Clay (80% reported) but it wasn't enough and I seriously think a lot of it had to do with a) gerrymandering and b) conservative voters not wanting a gay representative.
Andy they are STUPID because he would have been a GREAT representative of the people.
I am very sad tonight.
MARILYN - I hope Clay is OK. How many times can that sensitive and intelligent man come in second??
He deserves the very best. Hopefully, something great is coming up for him in the future!
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This man has class and charisma and he will not be silenced!!
Looking forward!
Clay Aiken addresses his supporters (http://"http://www.wral.com/news/state/nccapitol/video/14149405/")
Yoohoo!! Go Clay! That's what I was hoping to hear!
His resolve is strengthened, his voice won't be silenced. He sounds more determined than ever.
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FOUR HOUR DOCUMENTARY ON CLAYS RUN TO BE ON TV 2015!!!
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/clay-aikens-congressional-bid-be-746546
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I am so glad I finally watched Clay's speech from last night. It was so up lifting, so I am not as down after watching him. He is such a class act, and no matter what he decides to do next,I will still be right there with him.
I am now looking forward to our web concert,which should not be to long from now...of course ,we have to factor in Clay's soon. ;D
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Thanks for the great new banner. That is one of my favorite pictures from Clays campaign journey..
Was this another of Cindy's great banners ? If so good job. Guess he's wondering what the future holds?
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DID ANYONE SEE BETTE MIDLER ON THE TODAY SHOW THIS MORNING, THURSDAY SHE SANG BE MY BABY AND
WAS SUPERB AN OLD SONG AND SHE DID FANTASTIC
CLAY DID AN AWESOME JOB BUT I HOPE NOW HE WILL SING ON BROADWAY SONGS LIKE WERE SUNG ON THIS MORNINGS TODAY SHOW
Rosemary
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Rosemary ,I watched Bette this morning . I loved the song,it brought back lots of happy memories..She is a fantastic entertainer. I will probably buy her new album.
Did you by chance watch any of last nights CMA ? They put on a very good show,and I especially liked the banter between Paisley & Underwood.
I don't know what Clay has in store for us next,but I'm sure it will be something that will cause a lot of talk. :) Can't hardly wait to see what it will be.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzWflDPkuXg
This is Clays "Thank You" ,to us.
I LOVE THIS MAN!
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Me too! He is truly amazing and so very proud of him that he isn't giving up! Proud to be his fan and will do so forever! ;D :-*
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Clay Aiken ?@clayaiken · 5m5 minutes ago
This is my 'thank you.' But it's not a 'thank you' and 'goodbye.' http://youtu.be/TzWflDPkuXg
Hey. What a week. Actually… what a year! I just wanted to shoot you a quick word to say thanks so much for your support this past year. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you. I thought we’d try to end the campaign in much the same way that we started it, so I figured I would shoot a quick video to tell you thanks, and tell you what’s next. Click on it here to watch it:
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There was an article in the News and Observer today trying to make some sense about the Hagan/Tillis election (and I am sure it affected most other elections in North Carolina).
"Despite Hagan's repeated criticism of the state legislature under Tillis' leadership, Democrats didn't go to the polls in the numbers the party had hoped.
Early-voting showed that 49 percent of the 110,000 ballots were cast by registered Democrats, with only 31 percent registered as Republicans. But on Election Day, exit polls found that only 36 percent of voters were Democrats. There was just a very healthy turnout for Republicans and lackluster turnout for Democrats" Fernandez said."
Obviously, this would have had some effect on Clay's numbers also. With the mess we have in Washington right now, it is a shame more people didn't turnout to vote.
Better luck next time.
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Just wanted to say HI to everyone. Having big projects at work and Clay is very quiet-so I may not post for a couple of days.
Hope everyone is happy and healthy-miss all the chit chat we used to have. We had so much from Clay the last nine months that this feels empty right now.
Take care-miss you all.
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Marilyn - you are right, it does feel empty now. Clay was on the go constantly from February to November so I guess we owe him a little time off. I hope he is working on several things that we can all enjoy.
Hope everyone is making it through this cold weather without too many problems. It is just not supposed to be this cold in Eastern NC this early. Got to find some heavier clothes ;D
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It has been really cold here since last Wed. Ski hill opened up yesterday so tomorrow I start ski patrolling for the year. Spent the morning trying to find everything. My DH, son, and grandson are going out skiing for a couple of hours this afternoon. I decided to stay home and do some baking.
Missing Clay but hope he is getting some rest. See that he will be in Chicago on Wed. for the official opening of Dee Snyder Christmas show. Hopefully we will get something.
I knew in my heart that he probably would not win but it did not hit me to I watched his thank you video. Then I cried. I just wish for once something would come in his direction. He also works so hard at whatever he takes on and never comes out on top.
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SURE IS QUIET OVER HERE, :'( I MISS SEEING CLAYS SMILE WITH ALL THE PEOPLE HE MET,I THINK HE HAS COME OUT ON TOP ESPECIALLY HAVING PARKER,IT WASN'T MEANT TO BE CONGRESS IS SO MESSED UP I THINK CLAY IS TO KIND AND CARING TO BE THERE RIGHT NOW MAYBE LATER BUT NOT NOW.
I LOVE YOU ALL :'(
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THIS IS PITIFUL SOMEBODY NEEDS TO POST. :-*
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Glory I am going to post because I am so happy you did. I have missed you posting!
I think we will see Clay again doing what he does best. SING!!!!
I just have this Broadway feeling!!!
Rosemary
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DHs sister Shirley passed away on Monday. His brother had called and told him Shirley was in the hospital in ICU,so he came home and packed and left for WV,but she passed away before he made it there. My son is taking me to WV tomorrow and the funeral will be on Friday in Beckley WV.
This has been especially hard on Roger & his brother,since they have lost both their Mom & sister in a 8 month period.
Shirley had been my SIL for 53 years, so it is very sad for me too.
Please pray we have a safe trip tomorrow,as the weather is not the best right now for the area we are going to.
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Marlene, I hope you and Brent have a very safe trip tomorrow. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
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MARLENE - My thoughts and prayers are with you and Roger during this very sad time.
I miss all of you and also any Clay news. Hugs to all of you who dwell here!!
Wisconsin has been hit with awful cold temps, wind and snow - as have so many of you.
Warm hugs and happy thoughts. Looking forward to hearing what Clay has in store for us next.! ;) Bring it on! 8)
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Marlene, I am so sorry about Shirley. My prayers to you, Roger, and the family.
Be safe.
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We are back from WV and we are both glad to be home. Everything went as well as can be expected when going to a funeral for a loved one. It was good seeing all the relatives,and I got to spend some quality time with my brother,who I do not see very often.
It is always good to get back home again. I am through traveling now for awhile, unless Clay would come up with a unexpected adventure for us somewhere. ;D
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Sorry to hear of your loss Mimi
ROSEMARY
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Thank you all for your kind thoughts for the passing of my dear SIL,Shirley.
Many best wishes to you all for a Happy Thanksgiving. It has definitely been a blessing to have made so many friends here,thanks to Clay. Just hope we can all hang in there,until our next Clay adventure comes along.
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING
ROSEMARY
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Hi Everybody -
Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with people you love!! I did!
I truly am thankful for the wonderful friendships we share because of our "Clay Connection"!
Hugs to all . . . . . and hopeful that we can share more time together as Clay decides his next move!!!
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I AM WITH YOU I DEFINTELY HOPE FOR BROADWAY
Rosemary
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Sorry I didn't get here yesterday to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving but time just got away from me. I DO HOPE EVERYONE HAD A WONDERFUL DAY.
I spent all day with my family yesterday and we had a very good time. I am so fortunate that one son lives here in the same town and he never hesitates to open his house up to all family on any holiday. Needless to say, I ate way too much.
I learned one thing--I am not getting any younger. I cooked Tuesday night to make something to take to work for our "pot luck lunch". It went very well and even the younger men donated something -- now back to the salt mine because the auditors will be there next week.
Then I cooked Wednesday night and Thursday morning to finish up what I needed to take to my son's. I don't think I will cook another thing this whole weekend. ;D
I hope we hear something soon from or about Clay and his plans--that would be a great New Year's gift, don't you think.
Everyone have a great weekend and don't run yourself crazy between now and Christmas.
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What an adventure today. I went shopping on Black Friday (which I never do) Belks had boots on sale for 19.00 & 29.00, so I took my two GDs,and told them they could get 3 prs.each. There must have been several hundred women in the store buying boots. There was a huge selection,but we had a hard time finding size 10 for the one GD. Fortunately and after a lot of trying on ,they finally found what they wanted. I had no idea there were that many different types & styles of boots. Well at least they left happy. I was lucky to find a seat while they tried on,so I left happy too. REMIND ME TO NEVER DO THAT AGAIN. ;D. I am back home and I will do my shopping after all this craziness has died down.
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I think we need to remember that Clay was planning to be a "politician" up until November 5th, so I dont think he can jump easily into the next step. Remember that he had to stop all entertainment connections while he was campaigning.
I believe he has to probably figure out first what he wants to do, and then re-establish connections, send out "feelers" etc. It will not be easy to jump start again very quickly.
We have the web cast to look forward to, then hopefully we will be able to hear some of the requested songs from the platinum people, and then in February there is the four part docuseries- so he will not be totally in hibernation.
I don't doubt that he will come up with something, but it won't be quick.
I do find it curious that broadway.com keeps posting that they want to know the ten top broadway roles his fans want to see him in-unfortunately that page doesnt load for me so I am unable to put in what I want.
On a personal note- Over the past few months I have found that unless I am the one reaching out to certain friends, I don't hear from them at all. It's very hurtful- but I am going to pull up my big girl panties and get over it. The New Year will hopefully be better.
Glad everyone had a good Thanksgiving.
Tonight, my son Chris is playing with his band at a local club. I am going to go and try to video them. It's a Nirvana tribute band called Lithium. There are other bands accross the country with the same name, but they are the only ones on Long Island. They are very very good, and the lead singer even LOOKS like Kurt Cobain- and my son looks like their bass player, Chris Novoselic-or so I am told.
If anyone is interested I will post pics later -maybe tomorrow.
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What an adventure today. I went shopping on Black Friday (which I never do) Belks had boots on sale for 19.00 & 29.00, so I took my two GDs,and told them they could get 3 prs.each. There must have been several hundred women in the store buying boots. There was a huge selection,but we had a hard time finding size 10 for the one GD. Fortunately and after a lot of trying on ,they finally found what they wanted. I had no idea there were that many different types & styles of boots. Well at least they left happy. I was lucky to find a seat while they tried on,so I left happy too. REMIND ME TO NEVER DO THAT AGAIN. ;D. I am back home and I will do my shopping after all this craziness has died down.
I would never venture to the stores on Black Friday- you are a brave soul. I did do some online shopping, though, and I found some unique gifts to give.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLAY, HOPE IT'S A GREAT ONE.
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Happy Birthday to Our Man Clay! ;D
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Happy 36th Birthday Clay -- hope you had a great day
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MARILYN I JUST WENT ON BROADWAY.COM FACEBOOK AND DID A PRIVATE MESSAGE THAT I WOULD LOVE TO SEE CLAY AIKEN SING ON BROADWAY. THIS WAY NO PUBLIC SEES WHAT I REQUESTED
Rosemary
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MY THOUGHTS WERE NO PUBLIC NEGATIVE COMMENTS
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CINDY~LOVE THE NEW BANNER ... THANKS SO MUCH.
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Please remember SandyAnn(clayann) in your prayers .She is seriously ill and is in the ICU. I sure hate to hear this. She is such a friendly bubbly person,and was so proud to be a first time grandmother last month.
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Awful for SandyAnn! Sure hope and pray she will be ok!
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Sad to say but SandyAnn passed away today. I always looked forward to seeing her at Clay events,especially at the Galas. My heart goes out to her family and friends. She was a good friend of DesertRose,I know she much be heartbroken.
SandyAnn was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer only three weeks ago. Unbelievable!
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OMG May she RIP! My prayers go out to her family!
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There are several very good pictures of SandyAnn at the OCD ,page 69. So sad that she won't get to enjoy watching her first GS ,born in Nov grow up. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
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So sorry to hear this news. RIP Sandy and prayers to your family.
This just goes to show us how fast our life can change, so live every day to the fullest.
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Happy Hanukkah to our Jewish Claymaniacs!!!
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Ditto,Tiffany.
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Clay was eating at The Pit today! I remember that place very well! ;D He was just in CA so I bet he got Parker for Christmas!
Like to say Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates!!! Enjoy your time with family, friends, love ones etc!
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You just might be right, Tiffany.
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Gorgeous! Can't wait til April!
http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Photo-Flash-First-Look-Esquire-Documentary-CLAY-AIKEN-PROJECT-Premiering-This-April-20141222?PageSpeed=noscript#
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Thanks for the link Tiffany. I agree he is gorgeous,especially the shaving one..Thud!!!
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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL,AND TO ALL A GOODNIGHT.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!
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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND MAY YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY SPENT WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS
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Hope you all had a great holiday!
Anyone heard if Clay could be on Kathie and Hoda on their hour of the Today show New Years Eve? It will be nice to see him on TV for something! Frankie from the OCD mentioned she saw a commercial of clips of their favorite guests and he was one of them! Haven't read anything about it! Hope it can be true!
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I think I can guess what it could be. He is not listed on the show but Hoda and Kathie Lee are doing a News Years Special at 8 that night where they talk about the happenings of the year. I bet they it could be a mention of him running for Congress cause he was on The Today show talking about it this year! Just a guess if he isn't a guest.
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Clay got to vote for Angela for her Grammy! Neat!
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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!
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Happy New Year to All!!!
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Have a happy, healthy, fun New Year everyone And here 's hoping to see a lot of Clay!!!
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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO THOSE WHO MAY STILL DWELL HERE. Hope you will all have a safe ,healthy 2015.
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MY WISH IS THAT EVERYONE WILL HAVE A HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR
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HAPPY NEW YEAR :-*
LOVE, Rosemary
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Cindy~Another great banner. Thanks, if not for you, I guess we wouldn't have any banners. I love Clays profile!
It's such a shame that so many people have lost interest in posting here anymore..very sad! Hopefully before to long we will be hearing some new news in 2015 about what Clay is planning for his future ,so that there will be some excitement again on this board..
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Cindy~Another great banner. Thanks, if not for you, I guess we wouldn't have any banners. I love Clays profile!
Thank you Marlene :-* I'm so glad you enjoy them!
As for the future, I'm patiently waiting to hear what Clay may do next. He's far too talented, intelligent and ambitious to simply sit and watch the grass grow. Better days are coming, of this I am sure ;) ;D
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THANK YOU CINDY FOR THE BANNER
ROSEMARY
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Can anyone PM me clack from the private concerts?
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Clay may be in CA today to do the TCA's for NBC to talk about the Doc series airing in April! Hope we get details and pics!
Can't wait to see this! https://storify.com/thesurfreport/esquire-network-the-runner-up-at-tca15
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/clay-aiken-talks-failed-congressional-764178
The RunnerUp April 15th! Love it!
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I know it is tomorrow but want to say Happy Birthday Marilyn!!! You deserve a great day! Thanks for all the Clay news you find for us and much more! :-* ;D
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A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A SPECICAL FRIEND, MARILYN. HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY.
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Had to come by and wish a great friend best wishes and HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARILYN, AND MANY MORE
THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO
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Thank you, ladies.
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MARILYN - It is still your birthday in Central Standard time . . . . . . so (whew), I still made it! :D
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR FRIEND, AND BEST CLAY FAN EVAH!!
Wishing you a year filled with Health and Happiness and also some CLAY! Thanks for everything you do to keep us informed!!
Thanks for all the memories . . . . . . . and looking forward to making more memories this year!!!
Birthday Hugs,
Barbara
P.S. Hi to all who dwell here . . . and a belated Happy New Year!! Miss you guys . . . I'm not going anywhere, just having a hectic 2015!! Stay safe and warm! ;)
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARILYN
Rosemary
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So the age I attained yesterday was also the last two digits of the year I graduated high school!!
I was once asked what music was popular the year I was born. I told them we didnt have music we were too busy carving pictures in rocks.
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Please keep Barbara(Wilson Claymate) in your prayers. She fell over a box Friday ,at work,and broke her left shoulder. I was sure sorry to hear this,so I know she would appreciate prayers for healing... I would imagine it must be very painful.
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Yikes! Poor Barb! Will keep her in my prayers!
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BARBARA FEEL BETTER SOON SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR ACCIDENT
ROSEMARY
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Clay just Blogged at the OFC! I renewed but I can't get in anymore! Arghhhhh Hopefully there will be another way I can read it!
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Yeah! Read it on Facebook and it can travel! Loved it and love him so much! It is exciting he is moving to NY for job options! And there is no way he will stop singing! Yeah! ;D Hurry up April!
I am ok about what they will do to the OFC! Thank goodness we don't have to pay anymore! Sorry you won't be able to post on the board there anymore Marlene.
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Tiffany~I loved the blog...I just love him...He sure did write a long one ,but covered a lot. Love that he keeps saying he is not giving up singing. He did stress that he would definitely be singing at the Gala. Have my money all saved up.
There is another Marlene (night owl) that posts a lot at the OFC. I haven't posted in over two months there.
Looks like a lot of changes coming. Thank goodness.
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Gotta do an Eeeeeeeeeeee! ;D I knew that with singing he have said before he wouldn't stop and figured he was done with making albums and touring but I have wished he could do another Christmas tour at least someday! Never say never! ;) I love that he said it more then once too will not stop singing! Those articles can be missleadiing also. I had a guess lately I have been thinking he could get a talk show or doing something on TV! I do hope he can do some web chats! I missed them a lot! All this time he still thinks we are the best fans in the world! ;D
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First and foremost, Marlene, please give my very best prayers and wishes to Barbara for a speedy recovery. Did it happen at work?
Also, I am posting the blog in the news section so all can read. He is moving closer to MEEEEE!!!
WOO HOOO!!
Although, hope he doesnt move between Monday and Wednesday as we are expecting a MAJOR blizzard!!!
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Barbara is in pretty good spirits considering her injury,and it's hard for her to use the computer as she is left handed,and that is the shoulder she broke. Her arm is also in a sling. She was tolk to sleep in her chair because they do not want her to turn over on that side. She said they have her on pain medication,and she is not in to much pain if she doesn't move a lot.
Marilyn,Barbara did fall at work on Thursday afternoon. I do hope you will stay safe from the storm. I saw where LI is suppose to get a lot of snow. I'm certainly thinking about you and all the others here that are in the storms path.
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MARLENE IS YOUR PM WORKING
GLAD TO HEAR BARB IS OK, I AM HAVING A CT SCAN TODAY FOR MY SHOULDER NEVER KNEW SO MANY WITH SHOULDER INJURIES :-*
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Seems like Long Island got a lot of snow! Hope Marilyn is ok!
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Marilyn~Please let us know how you are fairing from the storm.. Betty had called wanting to know if anyone in the NY area had reported in. So we are concerned about you.
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Checking on Marilyn, too. They keep mentioning Long Island on the news.
(A belated HB to you, too, Ms. Marilyn!)
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GLORY HOPE YOUR SHOULDER IS BETTER
Rosemary
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Let's get ready for Broadway!!!
Rosemary
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MARILYN~ Are you buried under the snow? I hope everything is alright with you.
GLORY~ Hope you get a definite report on your shoulder today. Good luck.
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Did you Marlene or anyone have Marilyn's number? I guess it is possible she might not have Internet but hope she has power anyway!
BTW Joined CV but just checking it once a day. Could listen to some of the clack! ;D
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I talked with Barbara this morning ,and posted about our conversation at the OCD ,since it seems not to many people post here anymore. Pg. 41,post#611.
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47 days until SPRING.. Now if that pesky little groundhog will cooperate tomorrow,we can get on with it.:)
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THANKS FOR THE NEW BANNER, CINDY...LOVE THAT SMILE.
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THANKS FOR THE NEW BANNER, CINDY...LOVE THAT SMILE.
You're welcome Marlene! His beautiful smile gets me every time ;) And plz let Barbara know she's in my thoughts and I'm praying for her speedy recovery.
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Checking in- got slammed with snow last Monday morning. The drifts were three feet above my car. My driveway was the worst on the block. I had to shovel a lot then my neighbor brought his old snowblower. The poor thing kept stalling out. We had to dig off the top of the snow drifts so that the machine could work on the rest.
Then Monday it snowed some more. It took me almost three hours to do a 25 mile commute.
Its cold and icy and my back door has a frozen pond around it. so cooooold!! Expecting a little more snow on Thursday and a LOT more again Monday.
I havent been on much because my computer needs a really good cleaning. I think I need a rotorooter it has so much junk on it. I know I have some malware. I have to take steps to get rid of it. It takes forever to load and to respond to emails.
Even just reading the boards is slow because the scroll takes forever to move. Maybe this weekend I can fix it.
I talked to Barb and would you believe as of Friday she had not even seen a doctor with her shoulder? She saw a PA. She was waiting for the orthopedic surgeon to come back to town to decide what to do for her shoulder. If I was there I would have hauled her into Raleigh to get checked out. at a hospital. I cannot believe that all they did was put her arm in a sling. Ridiculous.
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Glad to see you back safe and sound Marilyn! :)
Praying for Barb!
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MARILYN~ Its good hearing from you. I had seen the pictures you posted at CV, and I believe you have had more snow since those were posted. Glad I'm in NC right now. I also saw on the news about the commuter train accident, that was such a shame.
I talked to Barbara yesterday,and she did see the orthopedic Dr finally. He has scheduled her for a CT Scan,and there's a possibility she may need surgery. He did give her several options to consider. If she does need surgery he operates in Raleigh,at Wake Medical Hospital. When she fell she didn't want to go to the hospital because all her records were at the orthopedic clinic,and not have to contend with filling out paper work.
Workmans Comp.is now processing paper work,since it was a work related accident.
Hopefully before long she will get some relief. She is still going to work,and driving one handed is somewhat of a challenge. The Dr did tell her she could remove the sling,and that she needed to exercise that arm from the elbow down,since that is where all the bruising is, but not to let it hang down.This is the same arm she injured when we were in MA ,when we went to see Clay in The Coat of Many Colors. I am planning to talk with Barbara again over the weekend.
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Thanks for the update Marlene. Please let Barb know she is in my thoughts, and I am praying for a speedy recovery.
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Is this thread broken?
It has been very cold in Raleigh,and there is lots of ice on the roads. We have been fortunate not to have lost power from all the ice on tree limbs and power lines. The sun did come out today,and made it almost blinding with all the whiteness,almost needed sunglasses in the house. It has been a great day to catch up on laundry,pay bills, and do a whole lot of nothing.
Hope everyone is well,and that you have been able to stay safe,and warm.
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National Inclusion 2015 Gala, in Raleigh,NC Marriott Hotel, September 25-26. Special rates at Marriott for NIP Gala.
Hope to see some of you all there. Last year was FANTASTIC,the very best.
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So glad the Gala is that weekend. I had a wedding the weekend before and was so sure that they would schedule it then. Saved money so I can go to the Friday night. After this year will have to return to the lower ticket. Cutting back on work hours. I love seeing so many every year.
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gbmifan~ I'm glad to see you are going to the Gala this year. I made reservations at the Marriott today for Barbara & I.
Now, I'm just hoping Barbara can have her surgery ,on her shoulder next week,and be completely healed by then. We had a good turnout from the ClayManiacs last year at the Gala, there were 10 of us.
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If you are watching Idol, please join us HERE (http://claymaniacs.com/clayforums/index.php/topic,1368.msg125877.html#new)
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We have snow in Raleigh,knee deep to a giraffe.:)Lots of downed trees and power lines. It started out as rain,then sleet,and snowed on top of all that. It is very beautiful,but I am staying in,and enjoying it from my window.
There has only been one full day of school this week. Due to the warmer weather today(36) a lot of snow is melting ,but temps are to drop in the 20s tonight causing a lot of black ice on the roads. I'd just as soon miss another days work than have to drive in that.
Hope that everyone is well,and that you are safe ,and warm.
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Hello everyone! (waving) Yes its been ages since I've been here. Sadly that's just how it is lately that I don't seem to have a chance to post as much as I used to and only drop in when I can. I still enjoy this site and I still try to keep up with the Clay news the minute I log in.
Life is so much busier for me now with three little ones. I still remember the first time I joined this site. I was still only pregnant with Ava and Clay had just started doing Spamalot. She's going to turn six in two weeks! Has it really been that long?!
I'm glad that he is not going to stop singing. He has a gift with that voice and it should not be wasted. I was driving to work the other day and just needed to hear something besides the radio. I grabbed the first CD my free hand could feel right next to me and I didn't even bother to look which one it was. Then I heard Clay's voice singing a classic :)
I've been seeing the commercials for the Esquire documentary of his campaign. Hopefully I don't miss it.
Wishing everyone well.
Jules
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Jules~ It was good seeing your post . My goodness how time flies, it seems almost impossible to believe that Ava is six now. As you can see no one hardly posts here at all anymore. It is very sad to lose track of friends we had made in the past,but it is what it is. Seems like Clay going into politics caused a lot of fans to lose interest in him. He will of course be performing at the National Inclusion Gala in Sept.
Hopefully after his documentary more people maybe interested again, as he had promised to let us know what his future plans are after it is shown.
Again it was great hearing from you, and about your sweet little family.
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Clay will be on MSNBC tomorrow morning on the Morning Joe after 7 I think! Promo starting!, ;D
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Did you all miss me? LOL!!
I was having major computer issues and could not work on the news on my ipad- only minimal posts etc, no copy and paste.
So last week I bought a new computer- but its Windows 8 and I do not know what the heck I am doing with it!! Plus all the programs I work with and all the shortcuts are on the old computer.
So, give me a couple of weeks and I should be up and running again. What with working late hours at the office and being away last week, it has been CRAZY!!
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MARILYN - I feel your pain!! :(
My laptop completely died and I bought a new one on sale. it is a Windows 8.1. My computer guy said 8.1 was less confusing than the Windows 8. Well, I am struggling!!
But BIG thanks for what Clay stuff you get to us. We are SOOOOOOOO grateful!! :-*
MICHELLE - Check will be mailed out this week to keep MANIACS here for us!! Thanks for taking care of business!! 8)
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Golly two posts in a day .Miracles do happen.
It was good to see Marilyn & Barb post.
I know from reading at the CV that quite a lot has been going on for you Marilyn. Really enjoyed the picture of you & Clay ,Marilyn. He definitely needs to borrow my thinning scissors though. :)
We woke up this morning to temps down in the 20s. Brrr! It was sure cold going to church this morning. Today was the church Cantata,which was beautiful, and warmed my heart,so it turned out to be a nice day after all.
I have not seen anyone that is happy with Windows 8. Poor little Betty has been unable to post for months because her daughter replaced the old computer,and they now have Windows 8,and Betty has not learned how to use it. I sure hope my computer never gives out because that will probably be my undoing if I have to navigate a new system.
Sure hope we will be able to raise the funds needed to keep us up and running.
Hope this fines everyone well.
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HI EVERYONE I HAVE BEEN BUSY AT WORK AND HAVE NOT CHECKED IN.
I HOPE CLAY IS STUDYING FOR A BROADWAY PLAY!
ITS NICE HERE TODAY IN NC. LOTS OF SUN
ROSEMARY
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If I can set up my photobucket I will see if I can bring the pic over her.
Was sick all day today. Woke up with a headache and nausea. After I actually got sick I lay down with a sock full of rice warmed in the microwave (my oldest son Chris's suggestion) and I woke up half an hour ago feeling better.
I do not usually get headaches so this was very annoying to me!
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(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v381/marilyon/A%20PRIVATE%20CONCERTS/IMG_2730_zpshzdyf7yo.jpg)
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Marilyn what a great picture!
I don't know if Michelle posted here that we are in need of donations to keep Claymaniacs up and running, we are only half way to our goal so hope anyone here will use the donate button at the top of the page and help out!
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I had PMd Michelle last week suggesting that she post about the funds needed in the CM but I never heard back from her. I am sure there are lurkers here that know nothing about it. The information is however posted about it in the Forum Information thread. I would sure hate to see us be unable to communicate with each other if we can't reach the goal by May.
Marilyn~ Great picture.
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would like to donate to keep our site open how do i send it
Rosemary
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would like to donate to keep our site open how do i send it
Rosemary
Here you go Rosemary!
The Claymaniac Server Fund - 2015 Renewal
Last year our renewal was $640 plus $10 for domain name renewal.
The renewal with our website host is coming due the first week of May, unfortunately our server fund is depleted. This site has always run on donations rather than subscriptions. We want to continue this practice and ask all who enjoy this site to please consider a donation of any amount. Donations are accepted throughout the year and through the following ways:
By Paypal:
Use the DONATE button at the top of the forum page or go to http://www.paypal.com directly and send money to spacemichelle@lycos.com.
By check made out to Michelle Walker and sent to:
Claymaniacs
PO Box 91404
Raleigh, NC 27675
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SHARON - Big thanks for reminding us how important it is for ALL of us to keep CLAYMANIACS alive and well!! 8) :D
Clay brought us together . . . . and I hope we can stay right here . . . . and TOGETHER !!
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MRS. C THANKYOU!
Yes lets keep it going
Thank you Michelle for collecting for us
Rosemary
p.s. We need to stay together to enjoy Clay when he gets to BROADWAY
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Happy Passover & Happy Easter for all those who celebrate.
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Happy Easter everyone .
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll170/chloepkay/Gifs/th_Happy%20Easter%20Photo%20Gif%20Funny%20Animated%20Kitty%20Bunny%20Ears%20Cat%20Cats%20Kitty%20Kitten%20Kittens%20Bunny%20funny%20animal%20animals%20animated%20ani_zpsxy952yz1.gif) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/chloepkay/media/Gifs/Happy%20Easter%20Photo%20Gif%20Funny%20Animated%20Kitty%20Bunny%20Ears%20Cat%20Cats%20Kitty%20Kitten%20Kittens%20Bunny%20funny%20animal%20animals%20animated%20ani_zpsxy952yz1.gif.html)
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Clay did several interviews today on XM radio promoting his documentary "The Runner- Up,which will be on tomorrow night on the Esquire channel at 10:00. It will also be on the Bravo channel on Wednesday. It shows here at 1:00 PM, so you might need to check and see what time it shows in your different areas.
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****As of 4/7 we are 90% to our Server Fund Goal! We have 4 weeks left to raise $70****
The Claymaniac Server Fund - 2015 Renewal
Last year our renewal was $640 plus $10 for domain name renewal.
The renewal with our website host is coming due the first week of May, unfortunately our server fund is depleted. This site has always run on donations rather than subscriptions. We want to continue this practice and ask all who enjoy this site to please consider a donation of any amount. Donations are accepted throughout the year and through the following ways:
By Paypal:
Use the DONATE button at the top of the forum page or go to http://www.paypal.com (http://www.paypal.com) directly and send money to spacemichelle@lycos.com.
By check made out to Michelle Walker and sent to:
Claymaniacs
PO Box 91404
Raleigh, NC 27675
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I sent mine to you on Friday
Thank you so much Michelle
Rosemary
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**As of 4/2 we are 118% to our Server Fund Goal! All overages will be kept to use towards next year's renewal**
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MICHELLE - Great News!!
Thanks for "nudging' us. I cannot imagine not having CLAYMANIACS in my life!
I am so bummed that I cannot attend the GALA this year! I will miss my Clay friends . . . . . and I will miss Clay!
Hugs to all Maniacs! ;)
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Just stopping by to say hello- I miss you all but am crazy busy in real life. I posted in ANN from work and elsewhere on my ipad!! Boy is that hard.
I am glad this board is staying around. You were all my first Clay family.
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SAD NEWS~ Our dear member, JoAnn Moody passed away this morning. She had been battling cancer for over three years. She mostly posted at the OCD,where she is going to be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go to her mother,Jennie and to their family and friends. We have lost a special lady.
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Prissy is taking donations to buy flowers for the funeral of JoAnn,and also a garden angel for Jennie. Anyone interested can contact Prissy at the OCD thread. JoAnn's wake is Friday,and funeral on Saturday.
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SAD NEWS~ Our dear member, JoAnn Moody passed away this morning. She had been battling cancer for over three years. She mostly posted at the OCD,where she is going to be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers go to her mother,Jennie and to their family and friends. We have lost a special lady.
Oh, no!! She was such a fighter and would not give up easily. I really liked her and enjoyed spending time with her and Prissy at the Gala last year. I am so glad she got to be able to go one last time.
My prayers go out to her Mom Jennie and her family.
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Marilyn~ It sure is lonesome in here,isn't it?
I really enjoyed seeing Clay this morning via live stream from LTLA. He is looking so handsome,and I especially like the dark suit on him..Hair looked good and he did a wonderful job. I just hope all these wonderful interviews of late will help him continue to use his microphone. Hopefully will find out what this is all leading up to after The Runner-Up is over in two weeks.
I sure wish I had Sirus radio so I could listen to the interview when he will be on Howard Stern Show on Monday.
Though I do not care for HS it should prove to be very interesting. ;D
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THANK YOU FOR ALL THE CARDS, PHONE CALLS AND GOOD WISHES I HAVE RECEIVED. THEY REALLY HELPED ME THROUGH A ROUGH TIME.
Most of you know that I broke my left arm in four places back in January (I am left handed). It was a week and a half before I could see the doctor and with e-rays and CT scans he decided surgery was the only option I had and scheduled it for the first of March. Because of the terrible weather we had with ice and snow things got delayed several times. By then Workers Comp. decided they wanted a second opinion. The doctor they wanted me to see is in Raleigh so we had to wait until he could work me in. Since the doctor here had never mentioned Physical Therapy, he wanted me to try it. He scheduled it in Wilson and my six weeks of PT was over Tuesday. My son took me back to Raleigh today to see how I was doing and after new e-rays, etc. the doctor came in the room. He came in with new e-rays and asked me to raise my arm as much as I could. I don't know who had the biggest smile--me, my son or the doctor. He said he was not expecting that and since it was going so well, he wants me to take 6 more weeks of PT and he thinks I will be to the point I would be if I had had surgery, so it may not be necessary. The main problem with the surgery the first doctor wanted is that it is extremely painful and has a long recovery time and the recovery level is about 80-85%. The doctor today said I am almost to that point now.
I want to thank Marlene for keeping me up-to-date here. She called me about JoAnn's passing and I really was sorry to hear that. I am so glad we got to spend some time with her at last year's Gala and thanks to Prissy, I have a lot of good pictures. Marlene also kept me advised on this year's Gala, trying to keep this site going (thanks Marlene and Michelle) and various things Clay is up to. I have been watching "The Runner" and have watched the TV appearance with Bill Maher. I think he is making good impressions and I will be interested to see what will happen after "The Runner" is over.
This is getting too long (I guess I'm trying to make up for all the time I have missed at one time). Even though I wasn't here, I was thinking about you but I just had no energy to do anything. I hope that since spring is here and my good news today that I will have a little more energy and ambition.
THANKS AGAIN TO ALL
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BARBARA - Thanks for the update on your ordeal!! So glad that things FINALLY turned out so well!!! I was so looking forward to being with you, Marlene, and Marilyn at the Gala . . . . . .just cannot do it this year because of a conflict with our hospital Bistro - of which I am so very involved!! I actually shed some tears, because the Gala has been so special to me. Always have had a great time with you guys (and Clay).
Take care!!
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MY GOODNESS !two posts here in one day. That's different. :)
Barbara It was good seeing you and Barb posting. Your news was so good to hear. I'm glad your PT is working so well. I know you must feel very happy...sure glad you got that second opinion.
Barb~ It will not seem the same with you not being at the Gala this year. I am sorry you won't be able to go.
It is a beautiful day in Raleigh, but the pollen is HORRIBLE. You would think after all the rain we have had that it would have helped settle the pollen down, but all it seemed to do was stir it up.
If any of you have been watching The Runner-Up, the last episode just made me want to give Clay a big hug after all the things he had to endure. Only one more episode to go.
Hope everyone is doing well.
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MIMI - Thanks . . . .
Loving the Runner-Up. It is an eye-opener regarding $$$$$$ and having the best candidate win. Felt so bad when people would not even let him speak to them. As we know, he is tougher than most people would ever expect! I really do believe that he has earned a great deal of respect!! So surprised that so many folks from N.C. don't know him other than a gay previous Idol contestant. He has been so true to Raliegh and the whole state. Hope somebody influential will see his potential and help his career - both political and entertainment. He is too bright and too talented to be silenced.
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Very good post, Barb. I agree with you that after watching "The Runner Up" this week, I don't feel like Clay had as much of a chance of wining the race as was shown during the campaign. That said, I hope "The Runner Up" is showing him in another light and people in general will see what kind of person he is. I am hoping when the last show of "The Runner Up" is over, things will look up for Clay and his career will take off. He sure does deserve it!!
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For those of you who do not read at the OCD thread, Glory fell on Saturday and fractured her wrist. She is in a great deal of pain, and will be in a cast for six weeks. I'm sure she would appreciate your prayers for her. The one good thing is that her son Tim is close by ,and will be able to help her. He is going to set up his office in her basement so he will be near if she needs help during the day.
Thank goodness ,we are finally having sunshine,and warmer temps in Raleigh. It is suppose to be in the 80s most of this week. Hopefully the ground will dry out so DH can get the garden planted.
Hope this fines you all well,and that you have a great new week.
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Glory -- so sorry to hear about your fall. I can certainly sympathize with you and hope everything will heal very soon. Most of this year has been taken up by my fall and trying to get back to normal. Must be something in a son's name of Tim. My Tim has been here whenever I need him and still goes to each doctor's appointment with me and it seems like your son is going to do the same for you.
You will be in my prayers and you have my wish for a speedy recover. Take care of yourself.
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Glory- I hope you recover quickly. It must be so painful.
I am glad your family is close to help you out, but it is still a horrible thing to happen. Please take care
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ET online & Variety announced this morning that next season will be the last for AI. Not to much of a surprise, since viewers have dropped off big time. The last time I watched was when Clay was invited back to perform. It is reported that the last season will preview some of the many contestants over the past years .Hopefully they will include Clay
Lots of rain in Raleigh ,thanks to remnants of storm Ana.
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ClayAiken.com is up and running! Love everything about it and gorgeous pics! ;D :P
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HI BEEN A WHILE SINCE I HAVE BEEN HERE. :-* I WAS TO HAVE SURGERY LAST WEEK BUT MY B/P WAS VERY VERY HIGH, SO THEY CANCELLED IT TIL I COULD GET IT DOWN WELL IT CAME DOWN 70 PTS SO MY SURGERY WILL BE THIS THURSDAY, I HAVE BEEN WEARING A SPLINT VERY VERY PAINFUL , THANK YOU MIMI FOR TELLING FOLKS ABOUT ME, HAS ANYBODY HEARD FROM GWENN, OR SUNNY. MARION AND THE OTHERS MAKES ME SAD WE KEEP LOSING FRIENDS
TAKE CARE I LOVE ALL OF YOU.
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GLORY SO SORRY YOU HAVE TO HAVE SURGERY ON THURSDAY PLEASE LET US KNOW HOW YOU ARE
Rosemary
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WILSONCLAYMATE I AM SO GLAD YOU ARE DOING BETTER
Rosemary
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Will pray for you tomorrow Glory!
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Wishing good health to Glory.
If you do not hear from me, I am going with my sister to Arizona to visit my brother. Leaving in about an hour and will return May 25th- I have asked Tiffany if she will do news. Hope there is some!!
Take care folks!!
Marilyn
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Do any of you do periscope.com ? These are live videos,and Clay has done three so far. The one today he made the comment that he would eventually record new music.
Whatever that means! Of course, that could mean years from now,since we know Clay has a different time schedule than we do :)But it does sound promising.
Barbara(WilsonClaymate) came and,visited with me yesterday. We caught up on all the news,went out to eat,went shoe shopping,then we came back to my house,and we called both Betty & Marilyn. Betty sounded good and she is looking forward to coming again to the Gala in Sept. She was out sitting by their pool. She is a remarkable lady and I only hope that I will be that perky should I be fortunate to live to her age. We then called Marilyn and she and her sister were at the airport waiting to board their flight to AZ, to visit their brother. We invited her to be our roommate for the Gala, since Barb is not going to be able to go this year to the Gala,and be her roommate.
It was a fun day, and I am so thankful that through being a Clay fan, I have had the great pleasure of meeting such wonderful friends.
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I am on! Addicted already! Lol it is fun!
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Hi Folks!!
MIMI - What a great visit for you and BARBARA! Glad that BETTY will be at the Gala! I will miss all of you so much (and Clay, too)! I try to push the thought out of my mind . . . . . . that doesn't work!! :( I will want details! 8)
TIFFANY - How do I get on periscope??? Is Clay's new website ClayAiken.com ??? Are these each separate sites?? I can use any helpful hints! ;)
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Hi Everybody. I did go to Raleigh yesterday and made it just fine, although I had to think hard about it before I left. First time I have driven out of Wilson County since January.
Glory - I know what you are going through and I hope they can get your surgery done soon so you will be on the way to recovery.
Tiffany -- Thanks for doing the news and comments while Marilyn is gone. I will have to rely on you and others that understand Periscope. I do not have any Apps or anything made by Apple. I guess I am living in the old age but I would love to hear what is going on with Clay if you have time.
Hope everyone has a great week.
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Check the ANN for info! :)
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A treat! https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-88CYYSjzWNYW1aeDFCVmhpZ3M/view?pli=1
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A treat! https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-88CYYSjzWNYW1aeDFCVmhpZ3M/view?pli=1
Hello everyone! Here's me doing my once in a blue moon drop in. ;D Thanks for sharing the video link Tiffany, its really nice to hear his voice.
I have not had the chance to even watch any episode of the Runner Up but I'm with you in that hopefully with this series being put on t.v. that it will expose him back to doing new projects.
Wishing you all good health and good weather! Its been drought season here in CA and I"m crossing my fingers it doesn't get worse this summer.
Hugs
Julie
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Well, according to the doctor I have healed and am about as normal as I'm going to get so he released me Wednesday. I have somewhere between 85 - 90o recovery. This is at least the same (or a little more) as I would have had if I had gone through the surgery. Personally, I am glad I went through the PT and not the surgery because I did not have the pain and the long recovery that usually follows with most people. I still have to exercise at home for a while, but I can stand that.
I am really looking forward to next weekend because my two youngest granddaughters are graduating from high school. I am going to the graduation of the one here in Wilson and on Sunday my family here in Wilson will join my son (from TX) and most of his family in Raleigh to celebrate both girls accomplishments. Both girls will be in different colleges but they will both be within an hours drive.
Thanks again for all the good wishes, cards and prayers from all of you.
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Barbara~ That is such great news about your shoulder. I know you must be glad to have all that physical therapy over with, but all the hard work seemed to do the trick.
Congratulations to your GDs..I know you and your family are very proud of them.
I am presently on vacation. I don't return to work until June 24. The family I am a nanny for are on a vacation (cruise) To Italy, Greece, Turkey & Crete..
Curious1~Thanks for the new banner..That's one sexy ,mysterious looking man in the bushes ;D
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how do you get back on cv.
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Still down Glory!
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Good luck to everyone getting Gala tickets Thursday! Wish I could go! Someday just once!
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A VOICE FROM THE PAST--
HELLO LADIES. I SEE SOME OF US ARE STILL HERE.
I AM COMING ON TO SHARE SOME VERY BAD NEWS. MICKI PASSED AWAY LAST NIGHT. HER NIECE CALLED ME AND I HAVE BEEN DEVASTATED EVER SINCE. SO MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES AND SUCH A WONDERFUL WOMAN. LOVED HER. PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH WOMEN FROM OTHER THREADS.
MISS YOU ALL. HOPE ALL IS WELL. I SEE MANY CM FOLKS ON FB. I WILL CHECK PM'S IF ANYONE WANTS INFO ABOUT MICKI.
LOVE,
GWENN
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Oh gosh Gwenn, how sad to read this news about Micki, may she rest in peace. Kind heart, lovely lady, too young :(
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A VOICE FROM THE PAST--
HELLO LADIES. I SEE SOME OF US ARE STILL HERE.
I AM COMING ON TO SHARE SOME VERY BAD NEWS. MICKI PASSED AWAY LAST NIGHT. HER NIECE CALLED ME AND I HAVE BEEN DEVASTATED EVER SINCE. SO MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES AND SUCH A WONDERFUL WOMAN. LOVED HER. PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH WOMEN FROM OTHER THREADS.
MISS YOU ALL. HOPE ALL IS WELL. I SEE MANY CM FOLKS ON FB. I WILL CHECK PM'S IF ANYONE WANTS INFO ABOUT MICKI.
LOVE,
GWENN
Oh No- I am devastated! She was so sweet! Please pm me her info. Was she ill??
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Good to see you Gwenn but very sad news! Really sorry to hear about Micki! May she RIP!
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HOW SAD I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS, I LOVED MICKI :'( :'( :-*
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Gwenn ~ So sorry to hear about Micki. I am shocked.
How have you been? I think of you often. You have been missed here.
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I admired Micki because she tried to always be a friend to all here on Claymaniacs. She was a gentle, loving and beautiful lady who radiated goodness both in cyberspace and and "reality". I was privileged to have met her at Musikfest "way back when". Micki, you left a legacy of kindness. Rest in peace.
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I just found out about the very sad news about Micki..
I will always remember meeting Micki for the first at Pietro's Italian restaurant and seeing Clay for the first time. I'll always treasure those moments. My prayers are with Micki's family.
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THANK YOU LADIES. KIND WORDS FOR A WONDERFUL WOMAN. HER FUNERAL IS FRIDAT. I THINK WHAT EITHER MICHAEL OR MICHELLE PUT UNDER THE BANNER IS BEYOND WONDERFUL.
PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT MY NOT POSTING IS PURELY RELATED TO CLAY. TOU ALL HAVE BEENB BEYOND LOVING AND CARING TO ME. SINCE FRIDAY NIGHT AND HEARING FROM MICKI'S NIECE, MY HEART HAS BEEN RUNNING THE GAMUT FROM LAUGHING TO CRYING. MICKI, HER NIECE, CHRISTIE, AND I SHARED A TON OF EARLY MEMORIES THE LIKES OF WHICH I WILL NEVER BE ABLE TO REPEAT. ADD JILL AND THEN MARION. WE DID SOME CRAZY STUFF. THINGS I WOULD NEVER HAVE DREAMED DOING AND DON'T REGRET ONE DAMN THING. OF COURSE YOU ALL WERE ADDED TO THE MIX AND BY THE TWO-FER IN RALEIGH, WE WERE ALL SEALED AS A LARGE EXTENDED FAMILY.
MARILYN--I WILL SEND INFO VIA FB MESSENGER SINCE THAT IS WHERE MICHELLE SENT THE INFO TO ME AND I CAN COPY AND PASTE THE LINK. ALSO, THE RESPONSES TO THE PICTURE OF MICKI I POSTED ON FB WERE GREATLY APPRECIATED BY HER FAMILY.
GWENN
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Gwenn sorry to hear about Micki...
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GWENN, THANK YOU FOR LETTING US KNOW ABOUT MICKI. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO TO HER FAMILY,
ROSEMARY
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GWENN, ALTHOUGH WE HAVE NEVER MET, I WANT YOU TO KNOW HOW MUCH I MISS YOU ON THIS SITE.
I LOVED YOUR POSTS SO MUCH. I LOVED HEARING ABOUT YOUR FAMILY AND THE INSIGHTS YOU HAD FOR CLAY.
Rosemary
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Yeah for gay marriage! ;D
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Everyone has a fun and safe 4th!
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HAPPY FOURTH of JULY ! Hope you all have a good one.
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If anyone saw Clay's periscopes Parker is the cutest kid ever! He sang! :D ;D :-*
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I watched it Tiffany. I agree ,Parker seems to be a sweet and well adjusted little boy. He was sure loving the train ride. The proud look on Clay's face was so sweet when Parker was singing. It was great that Clay shared with us. I didn't get to see the first one though.did you?
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Agreed! ;D What a treat! I did but the 24 hours is up unless you have key to CV's vault! Sorry He went through Wilson on the train and thought of Barb! :)
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Tiffany~ I did finally get to see the first part of the periscope Train Ride tonight .It was vaulted. Benji seems like a very nice guy. It was nice that although it was going to be a long trip,that Clay did it because Parker wanted to go by train.
I do wonder what the special surprise is that we are going to receive at the Gala. Big Mystery!
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It was wonderful! Will never forget this one! Very special!
Wish I could go to the Gala! Just can never afford it but one year I really need to try to save and go as long as they will be one!
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Sure wish that more people from our board were interested in attending the Gala this year. It sounds like it is going to be a good one. So far I have counted 5 who are going ,so far.
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A book! Eeeeeeee Excited! ;D
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A Clay recording at the Gala! Ahhhhh You all are so lucky! Be special!
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I am doing the news unless Marilyn tells me to stop!
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HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MARLENE!!!
I hope you have a wonderful day!!! I know it will be a good year ahead since you are going to the Gala! Best wishes to you!
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Happy Birthday Marlene!!! Have a great day and hope all your wishes come true!
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Happy Birthday, Marlene. Hope you're enjoying your very special day!!!
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Thanks so much for the B/ D wishes. It has been a good day, even if I did have to work.
My family celebrated my birthday on Wednesday at Olive Garden. That just happened to be a date everyone could get together. Great fun. The only one missing was DH Roger. He is on a mission trip in KY, with a group from our church. We missed him but he will be home tomorrow.
Again THANKS.
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I hear it was Marlene's Birthday today~~hope you had a wonderful day Marlene!
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Cindy~ Thanks for the beautiful birthday banner...I'm liking it a lot :) ;D
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Happy Birthday Marlene!!! Haven't been by a computer until now.
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Gwenn~ Hope you had a Happy Birthday yesterday. Sure do miss you posting,and also will miss you again at the Gala
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A very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my dear friend Barbara. I hope you have a wonderful day. We have certainly have had some great Clay adventures over the years,an I am so thankful to have you for a friend.
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I miss everyone who no longer posts here. I come here a few times a week and there are no folks to chat with.
I still love Clay as much as I always have and enjoy what songs are shared from the private concerts.
It is sad that so many have drifted away.
Hope all are well.
Tiffany you are so good to keep up with the News Network. My work schedule is even more intense and I don't have time to search for news---so Thank you!!!
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Oh Marilyn! Thanks for saying that cause was wondering if you thought it was ok! You are very welcome! Hope you are feeling better!
I still check here too but just posting at the BLPT! We talk about everything, TV shows, real life, and I include Clay as much as I can! Don't want to stop talking about him! Still a fan and will love him always and forever!
I see you went to Atlanta last week! ;D Except for the airport happy for you and anyone else that gets to see Clay do these concerts! I wish it was that simple for me to go but I am thankful for any clack, tibits and Clay periscoping a song is a great treat!
I hope he could periscope something from the Gala in a few weeks! Excited for you all here going! Have a blast!
Everyone have a great holiday weekend! Take care!
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YEA MY REPLY BUTTON WORKS AGAIN THANK YOU MICHAEL AND MARIYLN
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SO I JUST WANTED TO SAY HI TO EVERYONE AND A BELATED AUGUST BIRTHDAY WISH TO EVERYONE THAT HAD ONE
MISS ALL THAT DONT POST AS MUCH BUT I KNOW WE ARE ALL HERE ;)
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICHELLE. Thanks for all you do to keep us up and running . Hope you have a great day.
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Safe travels to everyone going to NC to The Gala! Have a wonderful time! ;D
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Fond memories of the "ole" days of waiting for Clays newest album, etc.
I do not check in very often but I do come on board to see if there is any news.
Seems everyone had fun at the Gala.
Happy Sunday all
Jan
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I AM STILL AROUND JUST NOT MUCH TO SAY I GUESS, I LOVE CLAY TO
IMISS THE GOOD OLE DAYS TO JAN. :-*
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Marilyn~ Congratulations ! I saw your good news post at the CV. Hope you will share the picture here for your CM friends. April is not that far away....Pumpkin ,would be a cute nickname.;D What do you think?
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I have been absent for a while. I don't know if any one really missed me!!! I wouldn't blame them.
Work has been crazy, I have been doing video projects at home, and I barely post anywhere. I just come on late at night and read.
BUT- as Mimi said- I have an announcement:
I AM GOING TO BE A GRANDMOTHER IN APRIL!!!
It will be my first- and I am SOOOO excited!!
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Marilyn,
That is wonderful new....what a lucky grandchild to have you as a grandmother.
So, so happy for you.
Hugs,
ANGELA
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Congrats Grandma Marilyn! ;D
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Major Announcement! ;D
@clayaiken: What say we make a plan to start 2016 together?... with mini web concert... January 4th, 2016! At 8PM Eastern time! Mark your calendars now.
Whoo hoo!!!
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Helllo!
Gosh its been a long while since I've been here. I hope that everyone is doing okay and that you're all braving the much cooler winter weather.
Marilyn - Congrats on the news. I'm sure your anticipating the arrival of your grand baby and he or she will be loved so well ;D
Despite the recent & crazy shootings that have been happening around us lately, I think the best is to continue to stay positive and to not let it affect me in a way to scare me to go about my daily life. Because really life is too short already as it is anyway and despite being emphatic towards those families and people who were affected by all of this, I have to continue to focus on keeping things normal for my kids and my family. I hope that doesn't sound too selfish.
So that's my blurb for that and as I continue to sit here at my desk at work, I have Clay's voice filling my office space with his beautiful songs of the holiday season. How it would be nice to hear him put a holiday album again.
Have a great weekend everyone.
Julie :) :)
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Just want to say Happy Holidays to you and yours! :)
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A special B/ D greeting to a super gal. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TIFFANY.
I'm really looking forward to Clays web concert tomorrow night. Hope to see lots of you there.
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Thanks Marlene and I will be there! ;D
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Clay Aiken ?@clayaiken 53s54 seconds ago
Meet me at http://www.facebook.com/clayaiken tonight at 9pm EST Gonna say some thank yous
WEB CONCERT TONIGHT!! CLICK ON LINK!!!
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Happy Birthday Marilyn..
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Marilyn,I saw on the CV that today was your B/D. I had checked the calendar here but it is showing an error. Guess it hasn't been updated for the new year.
Do hope you have had a great day. Are you getting slammed with snow ?
Please stay safe,and stay warm.
Again a very Happy Birthday..You are a dear,and special friend.
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HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY MARILYN HOPE YOU HAD A WONDERFUL DAY :-* :-*