Cerritos Center Show - LA

[wendylangley]

I've had this little ticket a-burnin' in my pocket for one solid month now and it ain't even April yet.

Does April come after February this year?

In the words of Michael Jackson (no, scratch that [inserts sound of hound scratching]) I'll Be There.

Anybody else?

The Rez

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It was a Beautiful Rainbow
A Beautiful Time in my Life
A Thing to Share
A Time to Care
To Be Alive

[The Rez]

I've had this little ticket a-burnin' in my pocket for one solid month now and it ain't even April yet.

Does April come after February this year?

In the words of Michael Jackson (no, scratch that [inserts sound of hound scratching]) I'll Be There.

Anybody else?

The Rez

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It was a Beautiful Rainbow
A Beautiful Time in my Life
A Thing to Share
A Time to Care
To Be Alive

[closetcanadian]

Oh yeah, I'll be at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts on April 23! I bought my tickets in November when they first went on sale. Row G of the Orchestra Section. I haven't seen GL in concert since 1987 so I'm really looking forward to the show!

[The Rez]

Thank you kindly for the reply. You got me by two rows. Let's see A,B,C,D,E (how many is that?) F,G,H,I'll be setting reight behind you. I'll be the one sailing the skeet-shot CD fragments of Michael Bolton records backhand to the approving crowd

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It was a Beautiful Rainbow
A Beautiful Time in my Life
A Thing to Share
A Time to Care
To Be Alive

[Janice]

There will be a few others there who don't post often to this forum, but are Lightheads none-the-less. Kim, who lives in Northern CA is making the trip down and Doug who lives in the El Cajon/Santee area will also be there. I'm in La Mesa, but alas can't make it due to other commitments - but I'll see him in Toronto in May, so I feel ok about missing these.

Are either of you going to his concert in El Cajon the night before?

[closetcanadian]

The Rez - anyone who would use Michael Bolton CDs for target practice is OK in my book! Just don't hit me in the back of the head with your backhand tosses! http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

Janice, I will not be attending the show in El Cajon. That show is at a casino, correct? I opted for Cerritos hoping it will be a full 2 set performance. Plus it's much closer to home.

I know there are other Southern California residents who post here. Anyone else going to the Cerritos show?

[The Rez]

It's great to see so many of you going to the Cerritos Concert. No. CA, and even San Diego is bit up pull.

now, how do we go about finding one another. It would be so find to find each other so (Song Title?)

A standing ovation for a poorly perfomed song? No good. He doesn't give 'em.

I know, I'll be Charro. I'll worry about the how later.

Any ideas?

The Rez

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It was a Beautiful Rainbow
A Beautiful Time in my Life
A Thing to Share
A Time to Care
To Be Alive

[BILLW]

quote:Originally posted by The Rez:

now, how do we go about finding one another. It would be so fine to find each other so (Song Title?)

Any ideas?

The Rez

Hey Rez,

What I have done in the past, with great results I might add, is to post my EXACT seat and row numbers. Then people can find you, remember a lot of "posters" are serious introverts and leery of meeting strangers. Also give an accurate description of what you look like and what you'll be wearing.

Another idea, of John Fowles, is to find a local place and let everyone know how to get there and what time and meet everyone before the show. It worked GREAT for us in Hamilton and I will always be grateful to John for thinking of it.

So there's two, LOL.

Bill http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif

[The Rez]

Originally posted by BILLW:


What I have done in the past, with great results I might add, is to post my EXACT seat and row numbers. Then people can find you, remember a lot of "posters" are serious introverts and leery of meeting strangers. Also give an accurate description of what you look like and what you'll be wearing.

Another idea, of John Fowles, is to find a local place and let everyone know how to get there and what time and meet everyone before the show. It worked GREAT for us in Hamilton and I will always be grateful to John for thinking of it.

OK, how 'bout we try a little of it all. I'll be wearing a dressy light green sweatshirt w/ a big white wolf on it.

Around the lobby they have tiles signed by the performers who have appeared there. I suggest we meet under the Victor Borga signature tile (no one else will.) It sounds harder to find a thing like that than it is. Before the show would be great - after too.

I'm not near my ticket, but it's in row 9. I'll post the seat later.

Join in y'all. Victor would rock back on his piano stool and smile . . . knowing.

The Rez



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It was a Beautiful Rainbow
A Beautiful Time in my Life
A Thing to Share
A Time to Care
To Be Alive

[The Rez]

Sorry I goofed. I didn't quite know where to find this topic. No I do. At any rate, I'll be in Row J Seat 17.

Hope to see you closetcanadian, and others.
Please let me know thru the magic of e-mail.

The rez

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It was a Beautiful Rainbow
A Beautiful Time in my Life
A Thing to Share
A Time to Care
To Be Alive

[closetcanadian]

The Rez -

I'll be in Row G, seat 7. I like your idea of meeting in the lobby before the show under the Victor Borge tile. I will look for you in your green sweatshirt with the wolf. That should make it pretty easy to spot you! See you there...

[byKimberly]

I'll be at both this show and the ElCajon show. Would love to meet up with all of you.
My seats for Cerritos are:
6th row end
Row F Seats 8 and 10.
Kimberly

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paperback dreams

[The Rez]

The Rez is smilin' real big right now.

It will be "insert favorite declarative here" to see y'all at Cerritos.

I better get my green wolf shirt cleaned.

If I had a drink in my hand, which I don't, I click glasses w/ you each, which I can't 'cause I don't drink booze anymore anyway, so - if we can all "air toast" each other to April, Lightfoot, and Victor Borge'
(no more run on sentences, I promise - maybe.)

Soon,

The Rez

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It was a Beautiful Rainbow
A Beautiful Time in my Life
A Thing to Share
A Time to Care
To Be Alive

[The Rez]

Evenin',

Janice posted at the "El Cajon Show" topic suggesting we who are going to "Cerritos" meet beforehand for supper.

She would drive up, although not able to attend that night.

As for me, I'm up for whatever y'all wish. meeting as many of you as possible would be a Joy (or a Janice.)

As I closed in my "El Cajon" post: my e-mail welcomes you.

The Rez

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It was a Beautiful Rainbow
A Beautiful Time in my Life
A Thing to Share
A Time to Care
To Be Alive

[Janice]

I forgot that this topic was here, so posted my invitation to the Cerritos group in the El Cajon topic. Thanks for getting it here, where it belongs, Rez.

I hope everyone can make it. It's so much fun getting together with other Lightfoot fans and putting faces with the personalities that words introduce us to.

[closetcanadian]

Janice, Kim, and Rez -

Meeting for dinner at Mimi's Cafe sounds like a great idea. Will gathering at the restaurant at 6 PM work for everyone?

[The Rez]

Closet Canadian, et. al. (whatever that means)

6pm sounds fine for me to meet at Mimi's Cafe. Then we can all go stand under Victor Borge' just for the thrill.

Join us anyone?

The Rez

[Janice]

6pm is perfect! I know Kim doesn't lurk here on a regular basis, so I emailed her. Hopefully she'll be able to join us as well. If she isn't able to meet us at Mimi's, I'm sure she'll find you guys under Victor Borge.

I am so thrilled and look forward to meeting everyone :D

[The Rez]

:cool:

[Janice]

Well, Kim emailed me. She will be joining us at Mimi's :)

[closetcanadian]

The more the merrier! Looking forward to meeting everyone on the 23rd... :D

[byKimberly]

I'll be there! Looking Forward!
Kimberly

[seahawk11]

Can't wait to see the set list; now that he's going back out on tour 'for real'...I'd love to hear a couple of tunes that have 'been sleeping' for awhile, like High and Dry...

[The Rez]

Given all Gord's gone thru, I will be happy w/ any choices. Sitting w/ eyes closed and heart open.

Having said that, from the 60s till now, each of the many times I've stood in awe at his concerts, I always - always - wanted to hear a brand splinter new song.

Also, as obscure as he wishes to go shivers me real good.

This one will be joyful at hearing Gord again at all - regardless.

The Rez

PS: While were dreaming a bit, it's been a year of Sundays since I heard Ode to Big Blue.

[krazykritik]

I'll be in Cerritos and at the Orleans Casino in Vegas on May 1.

I'll post my seats later (not near them now).
Under Victor Borge sounds great!

Any decision on Mimi's? Which one? If not, the "Little India" section is very close by on Pioneer Blvd. There is a VERY plain little hole in the wall called the "Little India Grill" at 18383 Pioneer Blvd- Great food! In Artesia, an enclave completely surrounded by the town of Cerritos. The smells in this area are to die for!
Little India Grill phone # is 562-924-7569.

Craig Merrihue

[WishingWellGhost]

I'll be in Cerritos and at the Orleans Casino in Vegas on May 1.

I'll post my seats later (not near them now).
Under Victor Borge sounds great!

Any decision on Mimi's? Which one? If not, the "Little India" section is very close by on Pioneer Blvd. There is a VERY plain little hole in the wall called the "Little India Grill" at 18383 Pioneer Blvd- Great food! In Artesia, an enclave completely surrounded by the town of Cerritos. The smells in this area are to die for!
Little India Grill phone # is 562-924-7569.

Craig Merrihue

[Tyler]

Originally posted by WishingWellGhost:
I'll be in Cerritos and at the Orleans Casino in Vegas on May 1.

I'll post my seats later (not near them now).
Under Victor Borge sounds great!

Any decision on Mimi's? Which one? If not, the "Little India" section is very close by on Pioneer Blvd. There is a VERY plain little hole in the wall called the "Little India Grill" at 18383 Pioneer Blvd- Great food! In Artesia, an enclave completely surrounded by the town of Cerritos. The smells in this area are to die for!
Little India Grill phone # is 562-924-7569.

Craig Merrihue Sheryl and I will be leaving on May 1st from Vegas, maybe we'll meet before we leave and tell you how magnificent it was the night before.

[brink]

Originally posted by WishingWellGhost:
I'll be in Cerritos and at the Orleans Casino in Vegas on May 1.

I'll post my seats later (not near them now).
Under Victor Borge sounds great!

Any decision on Mimi's? Which one? If not, the "Little India" section is very close by on Pioneer Blvd. There is a VERY plain little hole in the wall called the "Little India Grill" at 18383 Pioneer Blvd- Great food! In Artesia, an enclave completely surrounded by the town of Cerritos. The smells in this area are to die for!
Little India Grill phone # is 562-924-7569.

Craig Merrihue Sheryl and I will be leaving on May 1st from Vegas, maybe we'll meet before we leave and tell you how magnificent it was the night before.

[closetcanadian]

Craig (Wishing Well Ghost),

There is a group of us meeting at the Mimi's Cafe in the Cerritos Towne Center at 6 PM for dinner. Please join us! Address is 12727 Towne Center Drive. Phone (562) 809-0510. Hope to see you there.

[krazykritik]

Sounds like a plan! Me & my friend Sharon will be there. Should we ball park the rsvps & make a reservation?

Craig Merrihue

[WishingWellGhost]

Sounds like a plan! Me & my friend Sharon will be there. Should we ball park the rsvps & make a reservation?

Craig Merrihue

[The Rez]

RE: RSVPs & Reservations at Mimi's

Strong idea Craig. Anyone up to assembling the info? I'd volunteer, but flunked out of Pre-School.

The Rez

[krazykritik]

Ok, I'll be stood by the wall (without any warning at all), and shot by the man in blue! (name that {GL} tune).

Anybody going to Mimi can contact me at :

votemerrihue@yahoo.com ; or this thread. Let's get 'em in as early as possible. I'll call Mimi's & let them know.

BTW, Rez, do you live in Balboa, as in, the island (NB)?
My friend Sharon lives on Balboa Island. She became a Lighthead when I introduced her to Harmony last May, and now she has everything but "Sunday Concert" and "Songbook", and listens to nothing but Gord!

[WishingWellGhost]

Ok, I'll be stood by the wall (without any warning at all), and shot by the man in blue! (name that {GL} tune).

Anybody going to Mimi can contact me at :

votemerrihue@yahoo.com ; or this thread. Let's get 'em in as early as possible. I'll call Mimi's & let them know.

BTW, Rez, do you live in Balboa, as in, the island (NB)?
My friend Sharon lives on Balboa Island. She became a Lighthead when I introduced her to Harmony last May, and now she has everything but "Sunday Concert" and "Songbook", and listens to nothing but Gord!

[The Rez]

WWG:

Balboa, as in the tip of the Penninsula (NB.)

Love that Ferry to the island. That, and The Crab Cooker.

Dick Dale used to be a neighbor, but he's long since moved to desert surf.

The Rez

[The Rez]

PS: This is me and my RSVP. Just me - and my soul full of old memories - ready for the new.

The Rez

[closetcanadian]

Craig,

My girlfriend Linda and I will be there at 6PM. Let's wait for Janice and Kim to RSVP and then we should have a fairly close head count. Mimi's Cafe does accept reservations weeks in advance. Thanks for offering to call and reserve a table for the group! May I suggest you make the reservation under the name "corfid?" That would allow any late arrivals to ask where we are seated.

[The Rez]

:cool:

Just what is a Corfid, anyhow"

Hey Bartender - a double Corfid straight up.

Doc, I did a face-rubber on my Corfid. You think you can fix 'er up?

Happy Cows are Corfid Cows.

Cork it, Rez

OK,

The Rez

[Janice]

Originally posted by WishingWellGhost:
Anybody going to Mimi can contact me at :
votemerrihue@yahoo.com ; or this thread. Let's get 'em in as early as possible. I'll call Mimi's & let them know.Craig, thanks for taking on this task - I'll be solo and there at 6pm. Hey, this is turning into a substantial gathering as far as volume goes - it was always substantial with regard to quality :)

Janice

[closetcanadian]

Darn good question, Rez. I have no idea what "corfid" means. Perhaps our esteemed and generous host Florian could be so kind to offer an explanation? Or perhaps our charming moderator Charlene knows the answer?

[Sheila Ann]

On Home page, very bottom, About this website...Florian says:

"Why did I choose the name Corfid?
I loved to play one of the best computer games ever, The Bard's Tale. It was one of the very first role-playing games and I played it without end. An official clue-book has been released and in this clue-book one of the characters (the Bard) was named 'Corfid op Orfin', so ever since I called one of my characters in role-playing games Corfid."

[The Rez]

Thanks Sheila Ann,

Very cool reason to choose Corfid. I shall tell my daughter about that. Summer loves the role-playing stuff (started out Mudding in college) She's now 27 and, like Corfid, uses obscure roll-names while gaming - and, of course, her e-mail.

Given that criteria, I figure I should change my "handle" to PONG.

s"imiM ot drawroF gnikooL

The Rez

[closetcanadian]

Thank you Sheila Ann for the explanation!

And I laughed at the Rez' mention of PONG. I hate to admit it, but I too am old enough to remember that game when it debuted in bars in the early 70's. Guess I should start researching nearby nursing homes... :)

[Sheryl]

Pong -- I didn't get that one until Closet mentioned it again!! NOW I get it! Yes... I remember it well! Although I think we're *far* from nursing homes, ha! And *thank* you for asking about the origin of the name 'corfid.' I've been afraid to ask all this time...

[The Rez]

The Joy of PONG: :)

(not a Christal Cathedral Production) :(

On slow nights in the saloons, my pardner & I would bash the PONGBALL forth and back on breaks. Come music time, we'd put the PONGSPEED on slow and "pause" the game. The PONGBALL would dutifully volly between Paddles for an hour or two until we'd return - and resume :D

On really slow nights, we'd inhale the laughing gas from the Whipped Cream canisters. Next night it would despense like Elmer's Glue. :eek:

Poor Bartenders tongue.gif

So this will have "Gord" content, I am typing wearing "polka-dot underwear." :cool:

Perhaps at Cerritos also . . . on the outside.

The Rez

PS: Enough :) ?

[closetcanadian]

Rex -

Polka dot underwear AND a wolf sweatshirt at the Cerritos show? You will be hard to miss! :D
Wish I had your courage....

[The Rez]

CC:

I'm just glad Gord didn't use his original line, replaced by the "polka-dot underwear" one.

The original referred to a "polka-dot thong."

Now that would take courage.

The Rez

[Sheryl]

I don't even want to picture *THAT* image... please... give me something else to think about now, Rez!!

[krazykritik]

So far we have 8 rsvps, I believe: Kimberly + one,
The Rez, ClosetCanadian + Linda, Janice, and WishingWellGhost (Yo) and Sharon.

I WAS a bartender, in New Orleans, 1976-86, & have many a fond memory of Pong and the like.

Rez, now I remember, Balboa is a peninsula, not a island (and I really did major in Geography). Love Dick Dale. Can't wait to see the Green sweatshirt with the white wolf. I'm a sucker for both the color and the beast. I was considering wearing my black Green Lantern t-shirt 'cuz of the offhand reference to our own beloved "GL"; but my wife (who's not going)thinks it looks a might too causual.

Really can't wait to see you guys. Until my friend Sharon's conversion to Lightheadedness in the last year,I've never known anyone to whom GL was as near and dear to the heart as to mine own.

It will be a jolly meet.

Craig (aka WWG and HotBlooded MountainLove-from Mountains & Maryann)

[WishingWellGhost]

So far we have 8 rsvps, I believe: Kimberly + one,
The Rez, ClosetCanadian + Linda, Janice, and WishingWellGhost (Yo) and Sharon.

I WAS a bartender, in New Orleans, 1976-86, & have many a fond memory of Pong and the like.

Rez, now I remember, Balboa is a peninsula, not a island (and I really did major in Geography). Love Dick Dale. Can't wait to see the Green sweatshirt with the white wolf. I'm a sucker for both the color and the beast. I was considering wearing my black Green Lantern t-shirt 'cuz of the offhand reference to our own beloved "GL"; but my wife (who's not going)thinks it looks a might too causual.

Really can't wait to see you guys. Until my friend Sharon's conversion to Lightheadedness in the last year,I've never known anyone to whom GL was as near and dear to the heart as to mine own.

It will be a jolly meet.

Craig (aka WWG and HotBlooded MountainLove-from Mountains & Maryann)

[The Rez]

It Will Be A Jolly Meet:

Thanks from me, too, Craig for doing the reservation thing. Couldn't of done it myself. I majored in Ray Charles.

The Balboa of fame is the tip of The Balboa Penninsula (The Wedge, Prison of Socrates and other long-gone places where the music lived. Only The Wedge remains the same.)

But, take The Balboa Ferry; enjoy the short, sweet sail across the Bay; and you'll dock at Balboa Island. Lotsa houses, one main street of great shops & eateries, and a canal w/ plenty of ducks to feed.

Mimi's will never be the same after our invasion. They have some serious punkin' bread.

It'll be a privilege and blessing to meet you each and all. Now, could anybody bring a girl along for me?

The Rez

PS: Sheryl, how about "polka-dot wet suit?" Is that a better picture? Works for me.

PPS: Let's write those reviews for others - all the way to Australia, too

[ April 10, 2005, 23:10: Message edited by: The Rez ]

[Sheryl]

Yes, Rez, the wet suit is definitely better!!

Thanks!!

[krazykritik]

The Mimi's Reservation is made under "Corfid/Lightfoot" for 8 at 6pm.

Located at 12727 Towne Center Drive
Mimi's phone # 562-809-0510

Craig (aka WWG & HotBlooded MountainLove)

[WishingWellGhost]

The Mimi's Reservation is made under "Corfid/Lightfoot" for 8 at 6pm.

Located at 12727 Towne Center Drive
Mimi's phone # 562-809-0510

Craig (aka WWG & HotBlooded MountainLove)

[closetcanadian]

Thanks again, Craig. See everyone next Saturday!

John (closetcanadian)

[byKimberly]

Originally posted by WishingWellGhost:


Craig (aka WWG & HotBlooded MountainLove) Oh boy! You sound interesting.
Yes, see you all there.
Kimberly

[jon]

Hi All! Boy do I feel late to this party. Just discovered this board and what seem to be many kindred spirits. I've loved GL's music since I discovered it in high school (early 70's) and rediscovered my love of seeing him in concert 5 or 6 years ago. Been trying to make up for lost time since then, and the last few years haven't been easy - but sooooo excited at the miracle of seeing him on stage again. I'll be in Cerritos and the first two nights in Las Vegas. Unfortunately, made plans to travel to Vegas on Sunday and will miss the show in Agoura that's only 10 miles from me, but it's a small disappointment. Look forward to checking in here occasionally and maybe meeting some of you at the shows. Enjoy!

[Layne]

Hi All! Boy do I feel late to this party. Just discovered this board and what seem to be many kindred spirits. I've loved GL's music since I discovered it in high school (early 70's) and rediscovered my love of seeing him in concert 5 or 6 years ago. Been trying to make up for lost time since then, and the last few years haven't been easy - but sooooo excited at the miracle of seeing him on stage again. I'll be in Cerritos and the first two nights in Las Vegas. Unfortunately, made plans to travel to Vegas on Sunday and will miss the show in Agoura that's only 10 miles from me, but it's a small disappointment. Look forward to checking in here occasionally and maybe meeting some of you at the shows. Enjoy!

[The Rez]

I will be at Cerritos; I will be hungry; I will be continued on page two . . .

Therefore Be It Resoved:

Layne,

Join us for supper, OK?

Feed Bag Furnished, courtesy of Mimi.

Charge for Vittals, also courtesy of Mimi.

The Rez

[ April 18, 2005, 01:49: Message edited by: The Rez ]

[jon]

Rez -
Thanks so much for the invitation and making me feel welcome. I'm bringing my Mom with me (since I introduced her to the music and the band, she's my new "concert buddy") and we may have a schedule constraint that keeps us from getting there soon enough for dinner. And although she's pretty much up for anything, I'm not sure if she's be totally comfortable jumping into a group of strangers (no matter how impeccable their musical taste). However, if there's still a gathering under Victor Borge, I'm there! Or you could just turn around and wave. Our seats are in the front row of the first balcony and I've been told I bear a faint resemblance to Glinda the Good Witch of the North. I've been trying take a crash course in figuring out who's who here. The strings on where people live and what their sign in names are have helped. I'll post on those strings too in a bit to introduce myself. Thanks again for the reply.

[Layne]

Rez -
Thanks so much for the invitation and making me feel welcome. I'm bringing my Mom with me (since I introduced her to the music and the band, she's my new "concert buddy") and we may have a schedule constraint that keeps us from getting there soon enough for dinner. And although she's pretty much up for anything, I'm not sure if she's be totally comfortable jumping into a group of strangers (no matter how impeccable their musical taste). However, if there's still a gathering under Victor Borge, I'm there! Or you could just turn around and wave. Our seats are in the front row of the first balcony and I've been told I bear a faint resemblance to Glinda the Good Witch of the North. I've been trying take a crash course in figuring out who's who here. The strings on where people live and what their sign in names are have helped. I'll post on those strings too in a bit to introduce myself. Thanks again for the reply.

[The Rez]

Layne,

Under Victor Borge! Yes! Great!

I've taken my mom to see Gord in earlier years. She, too, has been my "concert buddy." She loved Gord - John Stewart, too, and . . .

She's physically not able to go anymore, but she's glad I'll be able, since it's close to Balboa. Agoura was a bit too far for her comfort.

As a child, I resembled Howdy Doody (really!)

Now, I resemble Buffalo Bob.

See you and your mom under Victor Borge.

Blessings,

The Rez

[Janice]

welcome Layne!! So glad you found our little "water cooler" in cyberspace and hope you visit often. Looking forward to hearing more about where you are, how you came to be a Lightfoot fan, etc.

Sorry you probably won't be able to meet us at Mimi's, but maybe after meeting folks under the Victor Borge sign, the "strangers" aspect will be removed and Mom will feel more comfortable coming to dinner next time if schedule permits.

Over the years, I have met many of these folks at concerts, or just planned gatherings not surrounding concerts, and haven't come accross anyone who bites, yet - so tell mom she doesn't need to worry :) I'm looking forward to meeting John, Linda, Craig, Sharon and Rex - and it will be great to see Kim again. I'm just sorry that I'm not attending the concert and won't be able to say hi to you and your mom. But I have no doubts that the others will welcome you to the fold and put any uneasiness to rest.

Janice

[jon]

Janice -
Thanx - I feel welcome already. It's really more the timing than the comfort level that keeps us from joining this time. I'm so jealous you get to go to Toronto. I go there on business sometimes and love it, but have never been able to make it coincide with a concert. Massey Hall is still but a dream. And Rez, my son looked just like Opie Taylor when he was little and we made him dress up like Howdy Doody for a show once....... but I think he's forgiven us. Thanks again and hope to see you all soon.

[Layne]

Janice -
Thanx - I feel welcome already. It's really more the timing than the comfort level that keeps us from joining this time. I'm so jealous you get to go to Toronto. I go there on business sometimes and love it, but have never been able to make it coincide with a concert. Massey Hall is still but a dream. And Rez, my son looked just like Opie Taylor when he was little and we made him dress up like Howdy Doody for a show once....... but I think he's forgiven us. Thanks again and hope to see you all soon.

[The Rez]

Howdy Doody - The Passion of My Youth.

Opie was very cool, too. Shame about big Opie's hair - but still very cool.

The Rez

[closetcanadian]

Originally posted by The Rez:
Howdy Doody - The Passion of My Youth.

Opie was very cool, too. Shame about big Opie's hair - but still very cool.

The Rez I wouldn't feel too sorry for Ron Howard. He's done fairly well in "the biz." He could certainly afford hair transplants if he wanted and I think it's cool he doesn't feel they are necessary. But maybe I feel that way because I too am "follically challenged?" ;)

[Sheryl]

Welcome, Layne -- you're among friends! Hey, you're in L.A. then -- or the Valley? I'm in North Hollywood! Can't you make Agoura Hills?? Let me know!

[jon]

Sheryl -
Hi and thanks! I'm in Northridge - yup, a Valley Girl, too (and blonde to boot). And speaking of blonde, I'll try not to make this long, but when I started making concert plans, the only shows showing were Cerritos and Vegas, so I decided this would be a good time to use the time share in Vegas that I've never been to. I only realized this week that they would be in Agoura, too, but I'll be on my way to Vegas to check in Sunday (going to the Thursday & Friday shows). So I'm traveling all over to see them, but missing the one that's 10 miles away. Oh well, I'm disappointed, but not too. I saw them in Agoura the last two years they were touring and it's a great venue for them. Hope to meet you soon! ;)

[Layne]

Sheryl -
Hi and thanks! I'm in Northridge - yup, a Valley Girl, too (and blonde to boot). And speaking of blonde, I'll try not to make this long, but when I started making concert plans, the only shows showing were Cerritos and Vegas, so I decided this would be a good time to use the time share in Vegas that I've never been to. I only realized this week that they would be in Agoura, too, but I'll be on my way to Vegas to check in Sunday (going to the Thursday & Friday shows). So I'm traveling all over to see them, but missing the one that's 10 miles away. Oh well, I'm disappointed, but not too. I saw them in Agoura the last two years they were touring and it's a great venue for them. Hope to meet you soon! ;)

[Sheryl]

Originally posted by Layne:
... my son looked just like Opie Taylor when he was little ....... Layne, guess what? I went on a field trip with my pre-schooler's class last month, I think it was Franklin Canyon. That's at the top of Coldwater Canyon where it meets Mulholland Drive. You take the street down, down, down, the mountain and pretty soon you come to a wooded area with a lake -- it's just surreal having this in the middle of Los Angeles! I went there twice before with my two daughter's classes when they were this age (5), and although I grew up here, I never knew it existed! Anyway, so the ranger is taking us around, pointing out the flora and fauna, when she points to a large dirt path heading off in the distance between some trees, and says, "Do you remember the opening to Mayberry R.F.D.? Well, that's the path they were on and the lake Opie threw stones in? It's this one, here!" WOW!!! How cool was that?? By the way, Richard, I'll put this in for your edification: Studio City is just on the north side of the Hollywood Hills which is part of the Santa Monica Mountain chain... and the fauna we have are just about everything that crawls, walks, and slithers! All that, and orange trees, too!! LOL!!!

[The Rez]

CC:

Totally agree - fine director. Ron Howard can also afford all those cool baseball caps.

Now, Clint . . .

Speaking of Northridge:

Many moons of Chrissstmasssesss past, I took a job for a month running the Santa Foto thing at the Northridge Mall. Every now and again the college kids would flake out and I'd get in the Santa Suit.

Mom's can be very ugly at Chrissstmasssesss. They agree that Santa needs a bathroom break - "Right after my child - or you'll never live to see the men's room!"

Another lovely mother brought her one week old baby in for a foto w/ Santa. Fortunatly, I was Santa. Having raised 3 boys to manhood, I remembered well how to hold an infant.

The college kid would have dropped the child headfirst once she got lost in the beard. Why would a mother bring a one week old baby into a shopping mall, anyway?

Never been so happy to see Dec 24th pass. Santa had lots of ground to fly that Chrissstmasssesss-Eve night, so no Northridge Mall on the 25th.

Opie & Andy's Pond:

Yes, I have paid homage also. Did you whistle the tune out loud? I did - even skipped a stone. Right before Ranger Rick whacked me w/ his Smokey Bear hat . . . and informed me I would no longer be welcome on the Snipe Hunt.

Good night Ron-boy; Clint-boy. See the rest of you Saturday night.

My Lord, what a Mornin' that will be.

The Rez

[Janice]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Layne:
So I'm traveling all over to see them, but missing the one that's 10 miles away. /QUOTE]

I know exactly how you feel, Layne. He's not only playing in Cerritos - about 90 minutes, give or take, from me - but he is also playing in the next town over from me on Friday. I can't attend either of those concerts, but I'm traveling thousands of miles to see him in Toronto.

It's strange how things work out :)

Janice

[byKimberly]

Sheryl!

Do you have any idea if dogs are alowed at this place?
Might be a nice sideline trip, while I'm in LA (Woodland Hills) Sat. and Sun. for Cerritos. Always loved the Andy Griffith Show!
Kimberly

Originally posted by Sheryl:
quote:Originally posted by Layne:
... my son looked just like Opie Taylor when he was little ....... Layne, guess what? I went on a field trip with my pre-schooler's class last month, I think it was Franklin Canyon. That's at the top of Coldwater Canyon where it meets Mulholland Drive. You take the street down, down, down, the mountain and pretty soon you come to a wooded area with a lake -- it's just surreal having this in the middle of Los Angeles! I went there twice before with my two daughter's classes when they were this age (5), and although I grew up here, I never knew it existed! Anyway, so the ranger is taking us around, pointing out the flora and fauna, when she points to a large dirt path heading off in the distance between some trees, and says, "Do you remember the opening to Mayberry R.F.D.? Well, that's the path they were on and the lake Opie threw stones in? It's this one, here!" WOW!!! How cool was that?? By the way, Richard, I'll put this in for your edification: Studio City is just on the north side of the Hollywood Hills which is part of the Santa Monica Mountain chain... and the fauna we have are just about everything that crawls, walks, and slithers! All that, and orange trees, too!! LOL!!! [/QUOTE]

[byKimberly]

I just found this like for Franklin Canyon:
http://www.lathingstodo.com/franklin.htm

[byKimberly]

Craig,
Doug from Santee, wants to meet us for dinner. Can you add him to the reservation list?
Thanks,
Kimberly

[Tyler]

Originally posted by Layne:
Sheryl -
Hi and thanks! I'm in Northridge - yup, a Valley Girl, too (and blonde to boot). And speaking of blonde, I'll try not to make this long, but when I started making concert plans, the only shows showing were Cerritos and Vegas, so I decided this would be a good time to use the time share in Vegas that I've never been to. I only realized this week that they would be in Agoura, too, but I'll be on my way to Vegas to check in Sunday (going to the Thursday & Friday shows). So I'm traveling all over to see them, but missing the one that's 10 miles away. Oh well, I'm disappointed, but not too. I saw them in Agoura the last two years they were touring and it's a great venue for them. Hope to meet you soon! ;) I am so confused! You are going to check in on Sunday in Vegas? For the shows Thursday and Friday in Vegas? Sheryl and I and a host of others will be in Vegas Saturday and part of Sunday (April 30 and May 1). So when are you going to be in Vegas.

[brink]

Originally posted by Layne:
Sheryl -
Hi and thanks! I'm in Northridge - yup, a Valley Girl, too (and blonde to boot). And speaking of blonde, I'll try not to make this long, but when I started making concert plans, the only shows showing were Cerritos and Vegas, so I decided this would be a good time to use the time share in Vegas that I've never been to. I only realized this week that they would be in Agoura, too, but I'll be on my way to Vegas to check in Sunday (going to the Thursday & Friday shows). So I'm traveling all over to see them, but missing the one that's 10 miles away. Oh well, I'm disappointed, but not too. I saw them in Agoura the last two years they were touring and it's a great venue for them. Hope to meet you soon! ;) I am so confused! You are going to check in on Sunday in Vegas? For the shows Thursday and Friday in Vegas? Sheryl and I and a host of others will be in Vegas Saturday and part of Sunday (April 30 and May 1). So when are you going to be in Vegas.

[Sheryl]

Kim, I don't know if dogs are allowed... but, if you google for it you can find a list of places that are dog-friendly. I did once and found beaches that are dog-friendly.

[Janice]

Originally posted by brink:
[/qb]I am so confused! You are going to check in on Sunday in Vegas? For the shows Thursday and Friday in Vegas? Sheryl and I and a host of others will be in Vegas Saturday and part of Sunday (April 30 and May 1). So when are you going to be in Vegas. [/QB][/QUOTE]

The way I read it, Brink, Layne will be taking advantage of a time share situation in Vegas, arriving Sunday (April 24) and staying for a week allowing her to attend Thursday and Friday's shows at the Orleans. I'm assuming she'll be heading home at some point on Saturday (April 30)

[jon]

Janice -
Thanks - you explained it perfectly. Unfortunately, it looks like I'll miss everyone coming in for the Saturday show. Will anyone be there Thursday or Friday? I'm in Phoenix on business this week (as I am every other week) with not much access to my computer (all day meetings and such). The good news is that I talked to Mom tonight and she's up for dinner in Cerritos if we can get there on time. Probably shouldn't add us to the reservation since it's still iffy, but if we make it we can sit nearby.
I'm starting to get very excited!
Thanx All

[Layne]

Janice -
Thanks - you explained it perfectly. Unfortunately, it looks like I'll miss everyone coming in for the Saturday show. Will anyone be there Thursday or Friday? I'm in Phoenix on business this week (as I am every other week) with not much access to my computer (all day meetings and such). The good news is that I talked to Mom tonight and she's up for dinner in Cerritos if we can get there on time. Probably shouldn't add us to the reservation since it's still iffy, but if we make it we can sit nearby.
I'm starting to get very excited!
Thanx All

[Janice]

Originally posted by Layne:
The good news is that I talked to Mom tonight and she's up for dinner in Cerritos if we can get there on time. Probably shouldn't add us to the reservation since it's still iffy, but if we make it we can sit nearby.
I'm starting to get very excited!
Thanx All That's not just good news, that's great news!! I look forward to meeting you and your mom - whatever time you are able to get there.

It will also be great seeing Doug again - glad he'll be able to join us!

Janice

(edits due to keyboard still having sticking problems with double "L" resulting in all words containing such ending up with only one :( )

[ April 21, 2005, 07:50: Message edited by: Janice ]

[The Rez]

Layne:

My mama says good for your mama.

See y'all at Mimi's Feedbag. Perhaps even Victor Borge will join us . . . if not, we'll join him before:

The Return of The Mighty Painter Passing Thru Cerritos Enroute to Las Vegas, via Agoura, and Thenceward (is that a word?)Onward - Spreading Apples of Harmony in the Manner of Johnny Appleseed Spreading . . . etc. etc. etc.

The Rez