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duranie70 · Jun 28th, 2009, 02:32 PM

Sorry I have been away... as soon as I heard MJ died I have been off...
I was a huge fan... as it turns out I was at his last concert... 9/10/01 the day before 9-11. I always remembered I was telling my bosses about the MJ concert when the plane struck WTC.
This was taken in LA the same day he was filming the video Remember the Time .
I have VH1 on... really his songs were the best in my lifetime, he was such a major talent.
There will never be anyone as famous as him.. who buys records anymore.. and Music Television no longer exists.. now you turn on VH1 and MTV and see stupid reality crap.

tlloveshim · Jun 28th, 2009, 02:36 PM

Wow, what a treasure to have Duranie! And what a story you have to tell. Incredible. Thanks for sharing with us. I've been singing all the songs off the Thriller album to myself these past couple of days.

duranie70 · Jun 28th, 2009, 02:47 PM

Thanks TL- I have met a lot pf people and he along w/ Garth Brooks was always THE NICEST. He really loved his fans and always stopped to sign. I have met the duran guys so much and let me tell you, they just don't care...I love Duran but when you get to them, its not anything "special" - no warmth. Michael was so sweet.

Euridice · Jun 28th, 2009, 04:05 PM

I had the biggest crush on Michael Jackson when I was younger (and before all the plasatic surgery stuff started). He was so cute back then! I am a bit shocked at his death...Farrah Fawcett, we all knew she was struggling with an illness but it's sad. But Michael Jackson, I didn't see it coming. what a sad life.

foul temptress · Jun 28th, 2009, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by No Cute

Elizat, that sounds fabulous. I truly hope it works out!!!!!

Today, I am channelling my mother: cleaned all morning...lol. And now I'm cutting fruit and making Chex mix for ds1 and his two friends who are staying over to camp in the back yard dirt pile (yay septic field). Hot dogs on a bonfire for dinner. My Mom did this sort of stuff all the time for us, or so I remember. Unfortunately, dh appears to be channeling my idiot father and bought some roman candles to show the boys. Ugh...wtf do little kids need with fireworks?

That's good therapy to channel your mom.
I do the same with my grandma whenever I'm preparing a meal.
Grandma was not warm and cuddly, but, by golly, that woman could cook.
Anyway, it makes me feel like she's close by.
I hope you get the same feeling.

Sorry your bro is still hurting.
I sometimes think it's harder on men because they're not allowed to grieve as openly as women.

No Cute · Jun 28th, 2009, 08:07 PM

^^Thanks, FT. I agree...rather be me mourning than bro. (But aren't I a two day thread killer? Yikes!)

Duranie...I'm so sorry this is hitting so hard. I understand but am sorry.

irainei · Jun 28th, 2009, 08:27 PM

Quiet forum...and it's not cuz of you NC!

MJ on the brain and now Billy Mays too...weird week in Hollywood land.

Been really busy this weekend, oddly enough. Took the niece out for Mini-golf (her first time!)... Thanks to Auntie Raine for helping her win (not my fault DH entrusted the scorekeeping to me...). AND DH surprised me last night by taking me to our favorite restaurant ever, the Jazz Kitchen at Downtown Disney. We got seated on the balcony (which was nice and cool, considering that the heat's been rising), had a perfect view of the fireworks from D-land AND shared the best dessert EVER (double chocolate bread pudding). On top of it all, he finally felt Bronx kick him. Just a nice night all around. Well except for almost running into two people I have no care to talk to ever again, but luckily they didn't see us or recognize us.

And today, I finally found the one plant I wanted in our garden...I can't stand regular tomatoes and had all but given up on finding a Roma tomato plant, but at the last nursery that we went to, we found it!!! Yippie!

I'm nervous y'alls. I can't say why because discussing it would be against forum rules (Right GP? ROFL

)...just keep me in your thoughts and let's hope this week goes well!

No Cute · Jun 28th, 2009, 08:38 PM

^^^Thanks, Rainie!

Oh my, good week? Sending vibes!

Yay on Romas! I have 10 different kinds of tomato and am THRILLED most are fruting. I can get foxglove to grow insanely, but not tomato.

greenpixie · Jun 29th, 2009, 03:54 PM

Quiet in here today...

Good luck this week Irainei!

Well done on the tomatoes, NC!

No Cute · Jun 29th, 2009, 04:24 PM

Remember my great excitement about finishing a fellowship application, dropping it off for boss to sign, and him saying it was set? Guess what. Called to confirm today, and it's not in the right office. WTF?

Euridice · Jun 29th, 2009, 05:06 PM

aw, man!! wtf indeed.

irainei · Jun 29th, 2009, 05:45 PM

WTF? At the very least, were they able to locate it???

foul temptress · Jun 29th, 2009, 06:55 PM

Aw jeez, don't you hate it when things turn into a clusterf@ç*.
Hope they find it soon!

foul temptress · Jun 29th, 2009, 07:00 PM

OK, those who pray, please start now.
Those who believe in the power of thought, good thoughts are needed desperately.

Good friend of ours went into labor at 24 weeks.
Doctors unable to stop the labor.
Baby has been delivered and rushed to Childrens Hospital NICU.
It's a boy.

So far, the mother is fine, thank goodness.

greenpixie · Jun 29th, 2009, 07:20 PM

FT, they will be in my thoughts.

Do they have the form at least NC? Is it too late to get it submitted? Ugh!

Jun 28th, 2009, 02:36 PM	#467
tlloveshim <3 my puppy! Joined: Mar 2006 Location: The Great Plains Posts: 8,624	Wow, what a treasure to have Duranie! And what a story you have to tell. Incredible. Thanks for sharing with us. I've been singing all the songs off the Thriller album to myself these past couple of days.
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Jun 28th, 2009, 04:05 PM	#469
Euridice Smoooossshh! Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 6,410	I had the biggest crush on Michael Jackson when I was younger (and before all the plasatic surgery stuff started). He was so cute back then! I am a bit shocked at his death...Farrah Fawcett, we all knew she was struggling with an illness but it's sad. But Michael Jackson, I didn't see it coming. what a sad life.
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Jun 28th, 2009, 08:07 PM	#471
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561	^^Thanks, FT. I agree...rather be me mourning than bro. (But aren't I a two day thread killer? Yikes!) Duranie...I'm so sorry this is hitting so hard. I understand but am sorry.
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Jun 28th, 2009, 08:27 PM	#472
irainei Kissy Face! Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,167	Quiet forum...and it's not cuz of you NC! MJ on the brain and now Billy Mays too...weird week in Hollywood land. Been really busy this weekend, oddly enough. Took the niece out for Mini-golf (her first time!)... Thanks to Auntie Raine for helping her win (not my fault DH entrusted the scorekeeping to me...). AND DH surprised me last night by taking me to our favorite restaurant ever, the Jazz Kitchen at Downtown Disney. We got seated on the balcony (which was nice and cool, considering that the heat's been rising), had a perfect view of the fireworks from D-land AND shared the best dessert EVER (double chocolate bread pudding). On top of it all, he finally felt Bronx kick him. Just a nice night all around. Well except for almost running into two people I have no care to talk to ever again, but luckily they didn't see us or recognize us. And today, I finally found the one plant I wanted in our garden...I can't stand regular tomatoes and had all but given up on finding a Roma tomato plant, but at the last nursery that we went to, we found it!!! Yippie! I'm nervous y'alls. I can't say why because discussing it would be against forum rules (Right GP? ROFL )...just keep me in your thoughts and let's hope this week goes well!
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Jun 28th, 2009, 08:38 PM	#473
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561	^^^Thanks, Rainie! Oh my, good week? Sending vibes! Yay on Romas! I have 10 different kinds of tomato and am THRILLED most are fruting. I can get foxglove to grow insanely, but not tomato.
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Jun 28th, 2009, 02:47 PM	#468
duranie70 Handbag Addict Joined: Aug 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 3,244	Thanks TL- I have met a lot pf people and he along w/ Garth Brooks was always THE NICEST. He really loved his fans and always stopped to sign. I have met the duran guys so much and let me tell you, they just don't care...I love Duran but when you get to them, its not anything "special" - no warmth. Michael was so sweet.

Jun 29th, 2009, 03:54 PM	#474
greenpixie OP Coach & Ignes Mod Joined: Dec 2006 Location: sunny CA Posts: 7,014	Quiet in here today... Good luck this week Irainei! Well done on the tomatoes, NC!
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Jun 29th, 2009, 04:24 PM	#475
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561	Remember my great excitement about finishing a fellowship application, dropping it off for boss to sign, and him saying it was set? Guess what. Called to confirm today, and it's not in the right office. WTF?
No Cute Member Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 7,561

Jun 29th, 2009, 05:06 PM	#476
Euridice Smoooossshh! Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Baltimore Posts: 6,410	aw, man!! wtf indeed.
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Jun 29th, 2009, 05:45 PM	#477
irainei Kissy Face! Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,167	WTF? At the very least, were they able to locate it???
irainei Kissy Face! Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 1,167	__________________ Offspring of a Purseaholic...I was doomed from birth Scentsy! The Hottest New Thing in Candles! Our candles are wickless, flameless, smokeless and lead-free! Visit my website at www.scentsy.com/Raine!

Jun 29th, 2009, 06:55 PM	#478
foul temptress Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Ministry of Silly Walks Posts: 537	Aw jeez, don't you hate it when things turn into a clusterf@ç*. Hope they find it soon!

Jun 29th, 2009, 07:00 PM	#479
foul temptress Member Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Ministry of Silly Walks Posts: 537	OK, those who pray, please start now. Those who believe in the power of thought, good thoughts are needed desperately. Good friend of ours went into labor at 24 weeks. Doctors unable to stop the labor. Baby has been delivered and rushed to Childrens Hospital NICU. It's a boy. So far, the mother is fine, thank goodness.

Jun 29th, 2009, 07:20 PM	#480
greenpixie OP Coach & Ignes Mod Joined: Dec 2006 Location: sunny CA Posts: 7,014	FT, they will be in my thoughts. Do they have the form at least NC? Is it too late to get it submitted? Ugh!
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