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clayrocks	* 8/27 PORTLAND, OR REVIEWS *	Lead	[-]
Posts: 5740 08/27/03 11:17 PM Rock On Clay! More Recent Posts	PORTLAND!!! You're reviews need to be heard HERE!!!!! Check Out These Links! :: ClaytonAiken.com ~~ Grease Is The Word ~~ My Clay Aiken Page ~~ The Play Clay Forum Warning!! Official member of the TK Special Forces clAy Team. This thread is in danger! **Disclaimer: Known to all as Thread Killers, the possible demise of this thread may be unintentional and not to be taken personally....please use your sense of humor.
NYmom4Clay	Re: * 8/27 PORTLAND, OR REVIEWS *	#1	[-]
Posts: 26731 08/27/03 11:34 PM Former Admin More Recent Posts	Anyone who's checking in early looking for news, come on over to the cellcert on Clay Place. We have 4 people calling in reports. Official member of the Salt Lake Shaikers, OClayhoma OCDs, Houston Hussies,Texas Thudders-Dallas & Houston Chapters, St. Louis Whatevers, Memphis MissFits, B'ham Cam Crashers, Charlotte Cellmates, Raleigh Refreshers and Proud Co-keeper of DotClay.
memories62	Re: * 8/27 PORTLAND, OR REVIEWS *	#2	[-]
Posts: 5712 08/28/03 1:34 AM More Recent Posts	NYmom, I wish I could call you from the Sacramento concert but my cell has terrible connection problems... ahhhhh nuts... I would have been happy to call in with reports.. I'll give an extra loud scream for all of my friends here!!
NYmom4Clay	Re: * 8/27 PORTLAND, OR REVIEWS *	#3	[-]
Posts: 26731 08/28/03 1:54 AM Former Admin More Recent Posts	*Quote:* ahhhhh nuts... I would have been happy to call in with reports Not to worry, memories, you just concentrate on having a FABULOUS time. I'm sure someone will call in and keep us happy at the Sacramento cellcert just like they did from Portland. You guys sounded like an awesome crowd from what I could hear. Hope you all had fun! Have to send my special thanks to sharon (chitchatgal) for calling me. It was so amazing to hear Clay sing from 3000 miles away. brougth back such memories of my concert which was 25 days ago. I can't wait to read the reviews, but since it's almost 2am, I'm afraid I will have to wait until tomorrow. night all. Official member of the Salt Lake Shaikers, OClayhoma OCDs, Houston Hussies,Texas Thudders-Dallas & Houston Chapters, St. Louis Whatevers, Memphis MissFits, B'ham Cam Crashers, Charlotte Cellmates, Raleigh Refreshers and Proud Co-keeper of DotClay.
clz4clay	Re: * 8/27 PORTLAND, OR REVIEWS *	#4	[-]
Posts: 3309 08/28/03 2:23 AM More Recent Posts	Just got a call from my sister who was at the Portland concert. She called me everytime Clay put his foot on the stage...it was great...I heard all of the talk and every note he sang. She knew nothing about the previous concerts...she liked Clay in AI and decided to treat some kids of friends of her's...so this is from the mouth of someone who has no input at all from anyone who has been to a concert. I have purposely NOT said a thing about them to her so I could hear what she really thought. Crowd: Very pro Clay - but there were other signs too and people were great to every one. Clay got terrific responses everytime he came on stage but BY FAR the biggest was when he came up to do INVISIBLE...she was astounded!!! Other performers...only three things that she didn't like at all...Pink - Kim Caldwell, another song that two of the guys did (I'm guessing Charles and Ricky) that she couldn't remember the name of, and Ruben's new Rap song...what's with that was her response...it was awful...sort of look at me I'm Ruben...she also said that Ruben said that he was sick...I asked if he mentioned what Clay had gone through - nope...I don't know why this aggravates me so much...I guess it's something I have to work through.... CLOTHING - She couldn't get over how great Clay's suit was and she couldn't get over how un great Ruben's outfit was for the first song...I attribute this to the factor and she was so overwhelmed that Ruben was a shock to the system. Also Clay did not wear a Blazer's shirt...Ruben did. Since the first paragraph I have taken on a new leaf so I will not comment (obviously I haven't totally overcome this feeling yet!!!) CLAY - Let's see...she said - boy that young man is good looking... ... she kept saying things like that....major ing She could not get over his voice. She said she thought he seemed a little lacking in energy EXCEPT when he was singing...his notes were strong - clear - on everything!!!! She had other songs that he sang in AI that were her favorites so she was amazed that she liked the ones he did so much. Her absolute favorite performance...she is 54 years old...was INVISIBLE...now it wasn't because of the shirt tugs or knee bends exactly....this is almost verbatim what she said: *Quote:* It seemed that Clay was being held back throughout the show -he was performing for AI and as a contestant of American Idol. He was good - great actually but he was performing a role. The he came on stage for Invisible and the crowd went berserk...he became CLAY AIKEN - himself. He had fun...he broke out...he was the song...he delivered it with power...nothing was holding him back!!!! I love this because I have been so looking forward to the end (even though I love to hear about the concerts and am going to feel a lack when there isn't constant concert chatter)...I know that this Monday morning is the beginning of Clay's journey as a Superstar...and it is going to far surpass this little side trip that we've taken - as fun as it's been. Then to close my sister said what still has me laughing...How is Simon going to handle this one? *KEEPER OF CLAY RUNNING HIS HANDS THROUGH HIS HAIR
clayniac2	Re: * 8/27 PORTLAND, OR REVIEWS *	#5	[-]
Posts: 12303 08/28/03 2:24 AM My heart is dancing through each day... More Recent Posts	Hi y'all, I'm back from the Portland Concert. I am going to check over in the cellcert to see if anyone is still there, then come back here. IT WAS FABULOUS!!!!! I posted the whole concert thing in the Cellcert section - I'm trying to figure out how to copy it over to here. In the meantime it is in Clay Place and there are three posts. Enjoy! A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart, and sings it back to you when you have forgotten the words. Now my heart is dancing through each day, my soul is running free... Look what love has done to me.
Hot4ClayNtexas	Re: * 8/27 PORTLAND, OR REVIEWS *	#6	[-]
Posts: 554 08/28/03 2:46 AM Clayboard Member More Recent Posts	Clayniac2 We are soooooooo excited for you!! "> YOU GOT A KISS FROM CLAY!!! 1st Elvis "> now CLAY "> We all share in the excitement that you must feel right now!! "> He is a good hugger isn't he!! "> I am sure you are gonna give us details....how he feels, smells, looked, sounded, etc...... We can't wait to hear!! "> We are PROUD OF YOU !!!!! Last Edited By: Joy2talk2U 06/10/12 12:47 PM. Edited 1 times.
aikenlove	Re: * 8/27 PORTLAND, OR REVIEWS *	#7	[-]
Posts: 1561 08/28/03 2:55 AM More Recent Posts	" src="http://www.pageproducer.com/users/icon/ThudSmilie.gif"> " src="http://www.pageproducer.com/users/icon/ThudSmilie.gif"> A KISS???? " src="http://www.pageproducer.com/users/icon/ThudSmilie.gif"> " src="http://www.pageproducer.com/users/icon/ThudSmilie.gif"> Bet you will never wash again!!!!! ---------- ~Keeper of Clay's Kisses~ Last Edited By: Joy2talk2U 01/28/09 5:47 PM. Edited 1 times.
emeraldeyes113078	Re: * 8/27 PORTLAND, OR REVIEWS *	#8	[-]
Posts: 893 08/28/03 3:37 AM More Recent Posts	Okay everyone, let me being by saying, OUR MAN IS BACK!!! Any fears we may have had about the Seattle concert and how ill Clay was can be put to rest! Tonight was AMAZING!!! Worth every single penny! It's really late, so I am going to have to cut this somewhat short ... let me start with the others before I get to Clay (we already know that I love him, so he can wait for a minute). Charles -- boy can that boy dance! He was great -- didn't care for the song, but very infectious! Julia -- She has come a long way -- I thought she was beautiful and had a fabulous voice. Ricky -- Adorable! I enjoyed him so much more than on that show! Kim C -- I am afraid not much to be said ... She thinks she's hot... Carmen -- No complaints here -- cute, great voice, enjoyed "Up", "Let's Hear it for the Boys" Trenyce -- Proud Mary was so good! And her "I Have Nothing" rivaled Whitney. Kim Locke -- WOW! OH WOW! She nailed everything -- held the longest note in SOTR! She looks FANTASTIC! She had her hair in the sleek mode tonight -- very chic! (I AM SKIPPING OMC DELIBERATELY!) Ruben -- now, don't hit me ... if he had performed on AI2 like he did tonight, I might have had a more difficult time choosing my idol ... nah! But, seriously, he was good -- he did little dances, some great interaction with the audience, with Clay, etc. Superstar still bores me, the Luther Vandross song wasn't that great, his new song -- I just don't care for that genre of music, but FWOW was really good. Now in his defense, he did preface the concert by saying that he was feeling under the weather, but let's just say I thought his personality actually outshone the singing tonight. Maybe he is finally taking some notes from Clay. I still can't see him doing a whole solo tour, but he had warmed up some from earlier posts. Medleys -- what can I say? I just don't get how they can expend so much energy and yet not be breathless while they are singing! I really liked them all -- except for the duet with Charles and Ricky. Otherwise really no big complaints! OKAY NOW FOR WHAT YOU ARE REALLY WAITING FOR!!! Clay was AWESOME! There is nothing like seeing him in person -- and tonight, he was all over the stage! Lots of little jigs, dance steps, air drums, air guitars, tons of personality! TITN was so good -- not quite as much feeling as I have seen in clips, but really good. He nailed the notes! I heard a bit of allergies while introducing Ruben, but once again, only something we would notice since we have listened to him so much. Somewhere during one of his performances someone in the audience asked him how his leg was and he gestured that it was doing better, but not 100%. However, shortly thereafter, he was all over the place -- if you didn't know what happened in Seattle, you would've never known. He was adorable in white -- Tramp was so cute -- oh my goodness, the facial expressions we all love! TGIM -- tons of conversation between him and Ruben beforehand, the song was great! CYFTL -- absolutely heart-wrenching for someone seeing him perform for the first time. Invisible -- #1 for sure! He wore the striped shirt with his cuffs rolled up to his elbows -- adorable! I counted at least 4 shirt tugs, several deep knee bends, 2 caresses (?), and a tease with his hand at the edge of his hairline near his temple ( I got a great pict of that -- if I can figure out how to post it, I will!). It was amazing! And finally, as he was saying thank you to the audience (right before bring Ruben back out for FWOW), he got choked up and voice cracked -- it was beautiful! I just wish I could see him again! Tonight was a memory I will not soon forget! I am sure that I am forgetting important details, but there were so many to grasp, I can only elaborate on so many -- I have CLAY overload!
Twins4Clay	Re: * 8/27 PORTLAND, OR REVIEWS *	#9	[-]
Posts: 2 08/28/03 5:16 AM More Recent Posts	The concert was amazing!!! We've never posted here before but we lurk here and on Thats the Clay and on Bolt and after the show tonight we just had to tell our story! We went with our older sister and we had front row seats. She was stuck in third row but she didn't mind that much. I was in seat 26 and my twin sister was in seat 33. We were each wearing National Anthem Clay shirts that we bought offline and also had some glowsticks around our necks. It was great because we had brought a bunch of extra glowsticks with us and were passing them out to people who couldnt find them anywhere else. There were lots of Clay fans around us. We saw people with ClaytonAiken.com shirts on and some people from PRoC. We even got handed some glowstick bracelets from some really great fans around us. It was a blast! Some people wanted to take our picture with the signs we had brought too. It was a great atmosphere. My twin sister was holding up a sign that said "LISTEN TO THOSE CHEERS CLAY! YOU'RE NOT "INVISIBLE"" and when Clay was about to start sining Invisible he pointed to her sign and WINKED at her! He also winked again when she waved to him. A Clay fan behind her tapped her on the shoulder and had seen the wink too. She was on Cloud 9!! I was holding up a sign that said "MOVE IN WITH US CLAY! WE'D LET YOU HAVE A DOG!" and he saw it right before the concert was over. He giggled and then WINKED at me too. I can't believe that we both got WINKS from Clay!!! Our older sister also mouthed "I love you" to Rickey and he said "I love you too!" back to her. This was such a fantastic concert!!!
clayniac2	Re: * 8/27 PORTLAND, OR REVIEWS *	#10	[-]
Posts: 12303 08/28/03 6:53 AM My heart is dancing through each day... More Recent Posts	-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I can't believe it - my long message disappeared! I am back from the Portland Concert and I will never forget it. It was FABULOUS. OMC was in great shape full of energy, doing all the dance steps and then some. No limping or signs of allergies. I'm going to start with the Meet and Greet and tell you what happened when I went in. Jerome told me to stay in the back since I told him I had several things to give to Clay. He set up 5 rules and I broke everyone of them!! When I got up to Clay, the first thing I did was shake hands and tell him my name. Then I handed him a sheet with that Allergy Alert - No Tree Nuts sign on it. I put a big safety pin in the top and wrote on the side "Clayton, you need to pin this to your shirt." He laughed and said "Is this mine?" and put it aside. Then I gave him a card with a big donation for his foundation and he said "WoW" and showed it to Ruben, then stood up and said "let me give you a hug." I DID NOT STEP BACK THREE PACES LIKE JEROME TOLD ME TO!! I took the hug and gave him a kiss on the cheek. Then I gave him a Pendleton Thow (they have been making blankets and shirts in Oregon since 1869, and I explained that to Clay). It is soft virgin (!) wool in off-white with kind of a cable knit to it. He LOVED it. He signed my Rolling Stone and CD cover "Trudy, All My Love, Clay Aiken" and said to me "Tell Jerome that I want you to wait for me". (Next rule broken - I said OK!) Well, by the time I got to the end of the table, Jerome was asking me to hurry over because he had to get Clay downstairs. I rushed over and Clay gave me a big hug. I smiled at him and pointed to my left cheek and said "Elvis kissed this one (the truth), and I'm saving this one for you (pointing to my right cheek). He bent down and gave me a sweeeeet and soft little kiss on my cheek and gave me a big grin. Then we turned toward Jerome and still with arms around each other's backs smiled for the camera! Clay gave me another little squeeze and I told him he was adorable. He said that he hoped I enjoyed the concert and he would be looking for me, then he ran off with Jerome. YOWZA!!!!!! My feet were planted in the same place - I couldn't move, then a security guard told me I had to leave the room. Now I know you all want to know what he looked like, so here goes. His hair looked almost an apricot color and it was spiky. He had no makeup on, and I could see all of his beautiful freckles. His eyes were sparkling and beautifully green. He is very thin where you hug him, but very nice thighs (did I say that?). He was wearing a brown long-sleeved shirt with a little stipe in it, jeans and tennis shoes (white with some dark stripes). When I hugged him - oh, one of the times I hugged him, tee hee - I could smell just a slight Space.NK. He was full of energy, not limping at all and smiling all the time. You would never tell that he had had the problem with allergies yesterday. When I showed him the "No Tree Nuts" paper, he started looking at all the different kinds of nuts and I showed him the almond and he said he was allergic to ACORNS too - wonder if he meant almonds. CAFFEINE - THIS IS FOR YOU. When I was talking to him, I handed him the Green Shirt Project in the brown envelope. I also put on the front "from some silly girls at claytonaiken.com" and I said, this is pretty hot so I had to put it in a plain brown wrapper. He laughed and said naughty girls. Then he said it would be something to read on the long trip to California. NOW ARE YOU HOLDING ON TO SOMETHING??? WHEN HE CAME OUT ON THE STAGE WITH HIS WHITE OUTFIT ON, HIS JACKET WAS UNBOTTONED!!!! YOU COULD JUST SEE THE WHITE T-SHIRT UNDER IT. HE SAID "DID YOU NOTICE THAT I DIDN'T BUTTON MY JACKET?" TO ALL OF US!!! HE MUST HAVE READ AT LEAST SOME OF THE THREAD BEFORE THE SHOW!!!!! VAINUT - I also delivered your "Lifetime" to him - more reading material for the ride south! I'm going to post this, then write about the show itself. If I forgot anything, I'll add to it later. A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart, and sings it back to you when you have forgotten the words. Now my heart is dancing through each day, my soul is running free... Look what love has done to me.
clayniac2	Re: * 8/27 PORTLAND, OR REVIEWS *	#11	[-]
Posts: 12303 08/28/03 6:55 AM My heart is dancing through each day... More Recent Posts	Clay was SO ON tonight!!! You would never know that he didn't feel well. The crowd was definitely a Clay crowd, screaming for him whenever his picture appeared or when he did. From where I was (3rd row center) the screams seemed twice as loud for Clay than for anyone else including Ruben. TITN was fantastic, he was very expressive and brought both hands to his heart at the right time, did a great grab of the mic and some deep knee bends. ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. I didn't see anyone taking a video, I didn't have that kind of equipment, but I did take lots of pictures. During the intermission, I did NOT see Jerome, I don't think there was a backstage thing because they had a 10 hour drive tonight. I could be wrong, but it didn't appear so. By the way, Jerome is an absolute sweetie, he gave me a hug too, and I had my picture taken with him (Sorry Mar - I DID tell him that I knew he couldn't be mine, only for a moment). I gave him a gift certificate for a restaurant and he was very touched. He is such a gentle giant!! The second half was great - full of energy. The BeeGees medley where Clay sang TLS (OMG I love how he sings that) was just beautiful. HE IS SO GORGEOUS. The LIAT-Bootyl. medley was really cute - Our man Clay can really dance!!! I wish I had a tape of it, he was really good and enjoying himself. He and Ruben even did that little dance on the infamous avatar - YOWZA!! He seemed to be adlibbing with a lot of the idols and dancers. Yes, there was the Clarman bump and grind and the pose with Julia that we are so familiar with!! I can't believe his stage presence - he was born to be up there!! This is also where Clay came out with his white jacket UNBUTTONED and showing his white T-Shirt in all its glory. (See my previous post about the Meet & Greet, etc.) For CYFTLT - Clay was sooooooooooo gorgeous. He had on a black shirt and jeans and walked across the stage as reported before. Then he does that long pause before the last note and that teasing little smile while everyone is going crazy and screaming. Then ends the song as he is lowered from the stage. Again - just a fantastic job - beautiful song. He never sounded hoarse when he was singing, but when he was talking he did - that and the "chipmunk" sounding voice - but even Kim L and Ruben's voices were higher so it IS the equipment. I loved the group I Had The Time Of My Life too. Everytime Clay was on the stage, of course, I hardly noticed anyone else. But he really HAS THE MOVES!! And he did all the cute air drums and guitars, etc. when the band was introduced. Only thing he did NOT do was bow down (on his knees) for the keyboarder like he has done in the past, so the leg could still be a little stiff. OK, Invisible. He was wearing that same white and brown striped shirt with the different print on the cuffs, and the sleeves were pushed up to his elbows with those nice worn jeans and tennis shoes. He talked to us for a while, talking about his album and this particular song and of course we all shouted "Invisible". It is sooooo amazing to watch him perform this song! He just totally comes alive when he sings it. He was feeling good and looking fabulous. He was all over the stage, I think 6 tugs on the shirt and several deep knee bends. You can tell that he loves this song, loves singing it, because he was so great performing it. We screamed and screamed and he took out his earpiece and just stood there and smiled until we got it out of our systems!! There was no sign of an ill Clay and he might have looked a little tired in some of the closeups, but it never affected how he performed. GBTUSA was a great finale, and once again, Clay was loving the audience. They did hold their mics out to the audience because we were all singing along with them. I WILL NEVER FORGET THIS NIGHT AND THE ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE AND GORGEOUS YOUNG MAN THAT MADE IT SO SPECIAL FOR ME!!!!!!! A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart, and sings it back to you when you have forgotten the words. Now my heart is dancing through each day, my soul is running free... Look what love has done to me.
clayniac2	Re: * 8/27 PORTLAND, OR REVIEWS *	#12	[-]
Posts: 12303 08/28/03 6:56 AM My heart is dancing through each day... More Recent Posts	A couple of things that I forgot - I REALLY DON'T THINK I'LL BE ABLE TO SLEEP TONIGHT, AND I DEFINITELY HAVE NOT WASHED MY FACE!! Someone (sorry, can't remember who) on the board suggested a sign that mentioned "Hot n Now". I made the sign, which read "Clay=My Hot n Now". He saw it and pointed to it and laughed. So thanks for the suggestion! This, of course, refers to his favorite Krispy Kremes. And yes, after Invisible Clay talked for quite a while and did say that he thanks God for the talent and the opportunity and that they all felt the same. He said the show was for us because without us none of them would be up there performing. He said that he had wonderful fans and was thankful. During the Meet and Greet I spoke with the other 8 idols (YES CLAYMATES, THERE ARE OTHERS). Ruben was a little quiet, I shook his hand and congratulated him and he smiled and said thanks. I asked about his Soulful album and he said he was looking forward to getting back to work on it. He signed my Platinum (they all did) Magazine "God Bless You, Ruben Studdard". I said a few more things to him that I don't even remember because I was staring at Clay at that point. I told Kim Locke that I thought she was a beautiful woman and that I loved her voice. She was VERY sweet. I asked her about her CD album and she said that she has signed with someone, but can't say with whom as yet, but she was very happy. I told her that I couldn't wait to hear it and would most certainly buy it. Trenyce was very quiet, perhaps shy, but perhaps since I had my Clay shirt on, a little worried? I asked her about her CD and she said there wasn't one - it was just a rumor. She seemed a little sad. I said that I hoped things worked out for her. Julia was next. She is so lovely! I told her that, and she blushed and smiled and said thanks. I told her that I was looking forward to hearing her in the concert. Kim C. was next. She is just Kim what can I say. I asked her if she was going to go back to working for the Fox Sports Show and she said yes she was. Ricky - he is such a sweetie. We talked about his duet with Julia and how much I love the song they sing. He said "Did I hear you tell her she was beautiful, oh no" and I told him of course she is. They were bantering back and forth. Charles - gave such a firm handshake (I shook hands with everyone), looked me right in the eye and smiled while saying hello. I told him that I heard that he had the moves and a lot of energy and was looking forward to seeing him. Carmen - last, but not least. I asked her if she ever had the chance to open for the Dave Matthews Band and she made a little face and said no, because she was on tour at the time. I told her I hoped that she would get the chance again and that she was so cute. She just grinned. OH YEAH! I wore my claytonaiken.com red shirt and at least a dozen people stopped me and wanted to know where I got it - they all loved it. I showed them the addy on the shirt, but I don't know if they can still get them through our site - can they? Welll, that's all for now. I just can't get over how gorgeous Clay is in person and what a sweetheart he is. Thats it, I'm done for, will never be the same! A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart, and sings it back to you when you have forgotten the words. Now my heart is dancing through each day, my soul is running free... Look what love has done to me.
BlueEyes7RS	Re: * 8/27 PORTLAND, OR REVIEWS *	#13	[-]
Posts: 3600 08/28/03 7:01 AM Maryland Claymate More Recent Posts	WAY TO GO TRUDY!! I AM HAPPY FOR YOU...WAS A THRILL WHEN MAR WAS REPORTING IN LAST NIGHT ABOUT YOUR ADVENTURE. I AM SO GLAD CLAY WAS SO NICE TO YOU.. WHAT A GREAT LINE TO ASK HIM TO KISS YOUR CHEEK!!!!! I AM GLAD YOU HAD SUCH A WONDERFUL NIGHT... Reading your review before I go to work has put a nice smile on my face today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!THANKS FOR SHARING!!! NEW little guy this a.m. showed up... catching those panties!!ROFL Robin in MD HOping to stay up a bit again tonight... Keeper of Clay's Name in Gold Lettering on his AI2 Tour Microphone! Official member of the Seattle Shadow Seakers, Portland Partiers
MarLovesClay	Re: * 8/27 PORTLAND, OR REVIEWS *	#14	[-]
Posts: 7872 08/28/03 8:35 AM Exodus 14:14 More Recent Posts	Clayniac2, it was wonderful to hear your words again! I totally missed posting the fact that you kissed him, as well as him kissing you. Wow! Sooooooooooo, how do you feel today? Did I not tell you, that you would never be the same. Get ready for major PCD, though. Maybe you'll have a couple days of bliss before it sets in.........sigh............. What about your pictures? Make sure you get them developed on a disk so you can post them. We can help you do that (not that I'm an expert, but I figured out how to get them on imagestation). Once again, thanks so much for calling - we really appreciated the wonderful report on Clay! ****************** MarLovesClay Keeper of Clay's favorite Bible verse (unknown as of yet); and unoffically the keeper of: the phrase "OMC"; Jerome (he's mine); and Clay's warmth
charlotteNCclayFAN	Re: * 8/27 PORTLAND, OR REVIEWS *	#15	[-]
Posts: 1758 08/28/03 9:39 AM More Recent Posts	Wow - this awesome, what a great review and backstage info!!! He ran his hands through his hair???? Yet another sighting!!!!
Bananas4Clayton	8/27 PORTLAND, OR REVIEWS	#16	[-]
Posts: 1100 08/28/03 10:45 AM More Recent Posts	*Quote:* Someone (sorry, can't remember who) on the board suggested a sign that mentioned "Hot n Now". I made the sign, which read "Clay=My Hot n Now". He saw it and pointed to it and laughed. So thanks for the suggestion! This, of course, refers to his favorite Krispy Kremes. That was me! " src="http://jchatirc.free.fr/emoticon/yaisse.gif"> " src="http://burns.thefinaldimension.org/otn/realhappy/yl2jump.gif"> I am so thrilled you used it! And you got a reaction! So super cool! Thank you, thank you clayniac2 'cause I knew I wasn't getting to go to a concert and I really hoped someone would use the suggestion....I really thought it was funny....and I figured someone else could get a kick out of it too and it's like a teeny tiny piece of me was there in spirit! Don't mind me babbling...I am just so thrilled!! " src="http://burns.thefinaldimension.org/otn/realhappy/yl2jump.gif"> okay, now I'll go back to reading the rest of the thread. Last Edited By: Joy2talk2U 01/28/09 5:48 PM. Edited 1 times.
JforClay	Re: * 8/27 PORTLAND, OR REVIEWS *	#17	[-]
Posts: 570 08/28/03 11:55 AM Registered Thudder More Recent Posts	Thanks so much for your review, Clayniac2! And you got to kiss Clay , you lucky girl! I am sooooo living vicariously . Hope you can get your pics up, would LOVE to see them!
chitchatgal	Re: * 8/27 PORTLAND, OR REVIEWS *	#18	[-]
Posts: 981 08/28/03 1:23 PM Local user More Recent Posts	OK-I'm ready to post about the INCREDIBLE, OUT-OF-THIS-UNIVERSE time I had last night at the concert!!! First-Hi to nymom4clay It was so nice having the chance to chat with you on the phone last night during the cell-cert!! I was so glad I could share it with you, and glad both songs sounded so clear! I came home and read the entire cell-cert concert (all 29 pages!!!) - what an awesome time everyone had! Now, I've gotta say just a bit about everyone else before I ramble and google and go on endlessy about OMC!!! Here goes: Charles ~ Yes, he sure can dance! He's a cutie. My friend (who's not on the boards) noticed how touchy he was with the ladies, especially Carmen. I guess she was watching him quite a bit in the group numbers, and he had his hands all over her! (I didn't witness this myself, but I believe her!) Julia ~ I too was impressed with how far she's come, her voice sounded really amazing-especially in her duet with Rickey. She was much more comfortable on-stage. Rickey ~ I have loved him from the beginning. I really would have choosen him as my #3 pick, Kim L. #2, and do I even need to say my #1 choice - He really engages the crowd, was the first to get us all up on our feet, and has such energy and stage presence! I really noticed and liked his use of his lower register (chitchat trying to sound like Paula Abdul here!!!!" src="http://www.pageproducer.com/users/icon/9993laugh.gif"> ) in the duet with Julia. I am hoping he'll release an album at some point. Kim C. ~ I think that as the rocker of the group, she fills that position well. I probably like Kim C. better than many on this board (chitchat ducks for cover!!!). In comparison to Kim L., Rickey, Ruben, OMC-she doesn't do alot for me. But as I watched each performer last night, I tried my best not to compare them to one another, but rather take them at face value and enjoy what each had to offer. So, in my opinion-Kim C. seems to enjoy rockin' out!! " src="http://emoticons4u.informationalot.com/cool/049.gif"> (OK-maybe it's the fact that I was such a heavy-metal rocker chick back in the 80's that makes me feel somewhat connected to her!!! - There, I admit it!!) Carmen ~ Cute, she was having fun out there! I was, however, expecting more dancing from her-as I've read she's a trained dancer. I did think "Let's Hear It For The Boy" with Rickey and Charles was FUN-especially when they sat down next to each other and did a little choreographed thing with their feet held into the air!! Trenyce ~ It was a bit more difficult to watch her and judge her performance without thinking about that interview that was posted a couple days ago. Proud Mary was infectious, I've gotta tell ya. She was incredible, and the two female back-up dancers are INTENSE!! WOW! They blew me away during Trenyce's performance! Kim L ~ I read that Clayniac asked her about a CD-and she said she'll have one out, but she can't yet say the company name. YEAH!!!" src="http://www.photobucket.com/albums/0803/ClayNation/emoticons/1baf6175.gif"> I'll soooo buy it! She just totally blows me away! Band of Gold was wonderful-I thought I'd be too distracted (knowing what was coming next), but she captivated me, and had the crowd going wild. There was a guy behind me that was a crazy Kim L. fan, and he kept screaming like a little girl and saying "I LOVE YOU KIM!!!" I thought he was sooo cute! It was so neat to hear someone with the same love for Kim that we have for Clay!! SOTR was unbelievable. As she held that last note for what seemed like an eternity-I let out an involuntary yelp of AWE and actually put my hand to my chest in amazement!!! " src="http://www.bashful7.com/clap.gif"> Ruben ~ He sounded good tonight. I really loved him starting to "shake his thing" out there a bit and showing lots of personality. I so loved TGIM with Clay, I think that was Ruben at his best - just the banter back and forth with Clay and playful singing. I thought he sounded incredible singing "Imagine" as well! His new song is quite a bit different from what we're used to. But from what I could understand of the lyrics, he was saying something like "without all of us, there would be no Ruben, no Ruben" like it was a big thank you to all the fans, not a "GO Ruben, Go Ruben" chant for him. Listening to it that way, I thought it was kinda cute! OK-I have more details about everyone and their interactions with Clay, but I'll post that all in the next one here in a second...sorry for being sooooo incredibly long-winded!!" src="http://www.photobucket.com/albums/0803/ClayNation/emoticons/1baf6175.gif"> ~sharon" src="http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif"> Last Edited By: Joy2talk2U 01/28/09 5:49 PM. Edited 1 times.
chitchatgal	Re: * 8/27 PORTLAND, OR REVIEWS *	#19	[-]
Posts: 981 08/28/03 2:16 PM Local user More Recent Posts	NOW...on to the As soon as the opening clips started to roll, and Clay's snippets were received with shreaks and screams, I smiled, knowing I was truly in the midst of a Clay crowd! Let me just begin by saying that I was with my best friend, who watched AI2 faithfully just as I did. She always liked Clay-but is not madly obsessed with him like I am. She asked me all along not to tell her anything about the concert, she wanted to be surprised by everything. So, I'll add her reaction to Clay as I go along as well! TITN just blew my mind! After waiting sooo long for this concert, I could have melted right in my seat as I saw those first spikes of hair pokin' up through the floor!! My friend gasped! And TITN is her favorite Clay song, it gives her chills just hearing it. Almond eating, allergic reactions, cortizone shots - I'd never have guessed in a 1,000 years that there had been ANYTHING wrong with him 24 hours earlier! He sang with such emotion and clarity-always changing facial expressions and just SOOOO KNOWING the effect he had on us all! He's too beautiful for words!! The mike-grab was intense, and I do recall seeing his hand on his heart, but don't think it was a tug. (I was tryin' to snap pictures as my friend held the phone for Mary to listen-I'm fearing that I missed little things here and there.) As everyone else performed and spoke after their first songs, it was all pretty similar "hey Portland!", "so glad to be in Portland!", "you're all lookin' good - looking REAL good!!", "y'all havin' a good time tonight??", "come on y'all, put your hands together!" - which is all fine and what you'll typically hear at concerts. It was just in such sharp contrast to listing to Clay speak to the crowd after singing. He's such an entertainer, so at ease with the audience, and so well-spoken. After TITN, he looked out, read signs, waved and winked. Spoke about how thankful he and the others all were to all of us. He read a sign that said something like "I've come 3,114 miles to see you, Clay!" - and he commented that they've travelled over 7,000 miles on the tour so far! Later on, during TGIM-his banter with Ruben was so funny! I thought because I'd read about it so many times before, I might not enjoy it as much. WRONG! They are so cute together, and the song sounded unbelievable! Before they sang-they showed a sign someone had that said "If Clay's not available, can I have your guitar player?" (something like that). Clay ran over, grabbed the guitar player, said his name and said that he'd get her phone number for him after the show! CUTE! He mentioned at one point that there were only three more shows after tonight, and it was beginning to feel bittersweet-the concert ending. I have a feeling those three California shows are going to be like no others. (dare we hope to see a tight little green shirt somewhere in California??? And major hair-rubbing??? How about some sandals? Will all our wishes and requests be fulfilled in the next few days??) He also spoke of his thankfulness to not only all of us, but to God for allowing he and the others to experience all they have in the last year. Now-about all his mooooovin' and groooooovin'!!! Invisible was all I knew it would be and SOOOO much more!! I read an earlier post from someone that this was truly his time to be CLAY AIKEN - not an American Idol. I agree 110%! My friend, who'd never heard the song, was lovin' it as well!!! I didn't count how many tugs (as I was tryin' to take pics), but I saw and enjoyed lots of knee bends- I watched him with my binoculars during many of the group numbers, and I think he can dance and move with the best of 'em!! Just a couple more observations, and I'll get outta here!! While Ruben was introducing the band (which was fun!), I watched Clay w/my binocs. He was being silly and having a good time like everyone else. At one point, he turned around to Carmen (who was directly behind him) and they began to playfully spar with one another to the beat. That was CUTE!! Also, when they all appeared at the top of the stage (think it was when they were preparing to begin singing "Time of My Life"??), Kim C. was standing right next to Clay, and acting like she was swooning over him-leaning close to him and fanning herself like she was gonna faint with excitement! I thought it was cute! AMAZING CONCERT!!! Like I was telling nymom4clay last night during our last phone conversation, I think Portland gave lots of respect to all the Idols. They are all good-I think they put on a great show. We understand OMC is in a class by himself. He could carry a solo concert and be a guaranteed sell-out all across the country, in Canada, in Singapore... I must say I enjoyed the entire show. I love concerts - no matter what the genre. Nothing like live music. So, a big hand for all the Idols for givin' us their all in Portland last night!! Now, for OMC - " src="http://www.pageproducer.com/users/icon/ThudSmilie.gif"> " src="http://www.pageproducer.com/users/icon/ThudSmilie.gif"> " src="http://www.pageproducer.com/users/icon/ThudSmilie.gif"> " src="http://www.pageproducer.com/users/icon/ThudSmilie.gif"> " src="http://www.pageproducer.com/users/icon/ThudSmilie.gif"> You are without a doubt THE measure of a man. Run to me, Clay-I'll carry you!! No more sad songs, honey-you'll never be invisible to me!! ~sharon" src="http://www.ezboard.com/images/emoticons/smile.gif"> Last Edited By: Joy2talk2U 01/28/09 5:50 PM. Edited 1 times.
gerwhisp	Re: * 8/27 PORTLAND, OR REVIEWS *	#20	[-]
Posts: 15012 08/28/03 2:31 PM Administrator ...and in the end it all works out More Recent Posts	Great reports. Thanks.