TIX!So...we are on a two hour break here...and I'm checking on stuff...and going to begin getting my interim post ready...(which, as it happens, is this..)
Ticketing is going well...and it's just the wonderful Shawn & me today...which, as it turns out is better than if there were more people than us...My concentration is not as distracted by people talking, etc...so very many mistakes can happen...wrong tickets clipped to the wrong order form...
forgeting to write down the Ticket Info on the ticket form and also on the Master Sheets and most important, making sure we mark off the seats as assigned on the BIG Master Map of the theatre Orchestra & Balcony...This is such a 'personal' event...so very many of the people have been coming for all of the 22 years we have been doing this...and, we all care about trying to take care of individual people's needs, you know?...Making sure they get to sit where they want, if possible...so it takes time to do this right, and hopefully both Shawn & myself didn't make a sh**load of mistakes! We have to check everything and then double check everything...Shawn and I are not stuffing envelopes today...the 'guys' will do that on Friday & Saturday...we are seating all the packages for each performance and then have been doing all of my people for each performance...(Shawn had to go off to an appointment for a business thing so that's why I'm sneaking off to blogland--he will be back any moment...)
Later: So, Shawn returned and was pretty exhausted from his 'meeting'...(he is soooo busy with this Event---he is our Event Co-Ordinator--plus, meeting on another Event he is working on for the Make A Wish Foundation....a terrific organization, as many of you know, I'm sure...)...so he just stretched out on the floor for a moment or two before we went back to work...
Later, yet again: It turns out we DID have more help than just us! Hooray...Another person just appeared out of nowhere to help us! It was such a wonderful thing to have such a perfectionist helping us....Oh my, what a great help he was....I don't know what we would have done without this extra set of hands....well, not hands exactly....as you can see....such an amazing person, isn't he? Who knew?
And he was such an incredibly BIG BIG help...leafing through the ticket forms with his efficient paw-ways...straightening out a number of mistakes that Shawn and I had made...and then...he actually attempted to take the marker and correct a few things on the Master Map...What a special kitty Mr. Sweetie is...
We couldn't have continued on without him...Bless his sweet dear dear heart...My little honey of a help-mate!
And then, there was this, too....Oh, My...this helped so that we could continue on and finish up for today...not a great photo I'm afraid, (too much sugar to see straight, I think), but I hope you can tell what this is anyway...it's pretty self explanitory, you know....Ohhhhhhh my Lordy, the sugar rush....
And, 
in case you can't read it...these are called: "Outrageous No Nuts Brownies"! Perfect, isn't it! Going to relax for a bit now....
....More to come, as always....
**Extra**-Go to this link: http://www.sonnyradio.com/chrisbliss.htm
This is Masterful....utterly and completely Masterful!!!
I've never seen anything like this, ever before...in my life!
Enjoy....
By the way, Sweetie has his own blog now...Why not go over and take a peek...he loves visitors...and comments, too....he purrs when visited.....
- had this to say:
WOW!! Sounds like you have been staying very busy! At least you have had some feline help. Snuggles & purrs are the best!
- Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 10:23:00 PM PST
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I know you are enjoying all your hard work because it is for such a good cause. Best of luck with the event. Today Michele sent me.
- Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 3:59:00 AM PST
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Wish all the best with the upcoming event. Take Care.
- Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 4:44:00 AM PST
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Did you have to do a lot of training to get Sweetie so helpful or is he just that way naturally?
- Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 4:59:00 AM PST
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Naomi, that Chris Bliss is absolutely amazing! I have never seen anything like it either. He is so musical and rhythmic along with being so darn good!
Glad you had a helper for your ticketing. My babies like to push papers around too...LOL- Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 5:15:00 AM PST
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Naomi, I just put a link to this post on my blog.
- Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 5:18:00 AM PST
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Naomi, sounds you have been a great and busy days!
Sweetie is just lovely! His fur is soooooo white and sooooo fluffy!
Thanks so much for the Sonny link!
Great!- Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 7:58:00 AM PST
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Seems a lot of work. Sometimes it would be nice to have a lot of help but come to think of it in the long run, it gives you more work because after they've done their work, you'll have to check it out if things are OK. Might as well do it with less people.
- Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 8:26:00 AM PST
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I have several of those kinds of helpers. Clover just did a rendition of "We Are The Champions" at the top of her lungs. Yes, a singing cat. Our ragdolls try to help but they are primarily paper weights.
- Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 8:44:00 AM PST
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What is it with cats?
Everytime I have paper out they have to lay on it.
It's creepy I tell you.- Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 10:26:00 AM PST
- had this to say:
I'm not much of a cat-fan but that is one beautiful cat you have, Naomi. I have some doubt as to how much he helped the two of you work tho...
- Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 11:05:00 AM PST
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That juggling video is incredible. I've posted on it with a link to my favourite Californian rambler of course!
- Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 11:08:00 AM PST
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That juggling was really amazing! I've never seen anything like that! :)
- Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 11:15:00 AM PST
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Juggling at its best! wonderful link, Naomi! it is nice that you could find some time to share the link, thanks! and good luck with the event. Sweetie is darling, what a beautiful cat! and great help, lol.
- Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 11:48:00 AM PST
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I'm so looking forward to S.T.A.G.E. in a few weeks. I'm just sorry that you can't be there on the stage with Betty getting the accolades you deserve.
I wonder if any of your blogging posse will be there. It seems like a lot of them are from England. Why not charter a plane, guys, and come see the best show in town?- Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 1:31:00 PM PST
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What a great little extra helper. My cat likes to help us read the newspaper lol.
- Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 2:05:00 PM PST
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You've done a lot of work. Looks like Sweetie was a BIG help.
- Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 2:08:00 PM PST
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buffi--Yes! The very best! He usually pays no attention, but...I think he knew I needed a 'lift'! Such a dear dear kitty...!
star--thank you star...it is very gratifying work, I must say...you do what you can...
Thanks so much viamarie..I think it is going to be fabulous!
chickie--believe it or not, just naturally...kind of like Tiny Dog..(lol)
kenju--Great Judy! Isn't that the most incredible thing you've ever seen??? It is so much more than "Juggling"....very amazing!
sonia--Yes...he is incredibly soft--sometimes he flies down the hall and these little tudfts just fall off...dear as he can be, this sweet cat of mine...
fridayschild--Yes! This is the first year it's just been Shawn & me...and it was for me, the BEST way, ever! Plus...not a lot of personality clashes and ego trips...(this is a great group of producers but, very much like a dysfunctional family...LOL! So this was wonderful...especialy with that Extra help from Sweetie...- Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 3:05:00 PM PST
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srp--How wonderful...a Singing Kitty! Lucky you!
Dan--I love that cats do that--it says to me, they want to be right in the middle of what is important to you! Smart little honeybuns, aren't they?
Utenzi--Oh utenzi, they are WONDERFUL friends to have...if you ever do live with a cat, you'll wonder how you ever lived without them! I was a cinvert about 40 years ago...and sooooo happy that happened for me...
Dave--Thank You dear Dave, for linking me...isn't that extrordinary??? By the way...everyone I sent that editorial piece to LOVED it! So, I thank you double!
Karin--I loved that he was so incrediblly musical--it's like combining dancing/juggling-music..ALL together...so brilliant!- Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 3:11:00 PM PST
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mar--Thank you, dear mar...I thought it sooooo wonderful I had to share it! And yes, my dear Sweetie is The Best Cat, ever!!! And sooooo very helpful, too...as well as beautiful...what more could you ask of a four-footed friend. (lol)
danny--Oh thank you Dear Danny...I wish I could be there, too--you have no idea how much I wish I could be there...V-E-R-Y hard to not be able to be there...and this was a year, I probably would ave sung, too! Oh well...
Love the idea of all the people across the pond chartering a plane...(lol) I wish some of the people in the area would come...It's hard to tell people how GREAT this show always is, you know? They have to see it to realize it, and then..it's funny...they say to me...Do You KNOW How Great This Show Is???? YEAH! Like, I do! (lol) I thank you Danny for your kind caring words...!- Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 3:18:00 PM PST
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wendy wings--wish you could be here!!! YOU WOULD LOVE THIS SHOW! Yes...isn't it great to have cats who want to help you??? (lol)
jamie dawn--Sweetie was amazing!!! He doesn't even know how much help he was...he is a real soooother, you know? And looks so pretty--while he is helping and soothing!- Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 3:22:00 PM PST
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What a beautiful "Sweetie!" Cute page of his own too. I'll have to post a picture of my Mickey someday soon. He has a penchant for chasing his tail like a dog, and squeezing his 15+ pounds into the tiniest boxes he can find.
- Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 5:26:00 PM PST
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You have been keeping busy and getting things done! So sweet of Sweetie to help out with things. I'm sure he was very helpful indeed! I didn't know he had a site until today! How neat. He is such a lovely dear cat!! Give him a kiss for me please!
- Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 6:00:00 PM PST
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I see you have been keeping quite busy and with the help of paws!!! :)
Have missed you at "the garden" but know you have a million and one things going on! Just wanted you to know I'm thinking about you!- Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 6:15:00 PM PST
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That is a lot of work... I am tired now and need a rest. But it's great to see your site again! Good luck!
- Friday, February 24, 2006 at 3:04:00 AM PST
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It looks like fluffy is messing things up more than helping but at least s/he's pretty to look at!
- Friday, February 24, 2006 at 6:40:00 AM PST
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Hi OOLOTH back again and this time from Michele's.
- Friday, February 24, 2006 at 9:48:00 AM PST
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Too cool - LOVE the kitty! Michele sent me!
- Friday, February 24, 2006 at 9:50:00 AM PST
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What an adorable little helper! I have those kinds of helpers too. I have Shower and Toilet Monitors, Food quality Control, REdishwashers, clothesirons (so they leave a few furz...at least the clothes are warm and flat)Scrap scrapers, floorlickers and bedwarmers (My favorite) It's like running a full time staff around this household.
- Friday, February 24, 2006 at 10:27:00 AM PST
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nice photos
- Friday, February 24, 2006 at 3:37:00 PM PST
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YOu're keeping so busy. I know you look forward to this event, but I'll be happy for you when it's complete, too. That way you can finally just (hopefully) relax again. Goodness knows, you deserve a real break!
- Friday, February 24, 2006 at 4:03:00 PM PST
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Kitty is SO cute!
- Friday, February 24, 2006 at 7:20:00 PM PST
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ok.....now i'm really getting to know you much much better...in one post i see you cuss (you said sh*t load), seen a man stretched out on the floor of your house, AND i saw your pussy on your table! (i love "are you being served" on PBS and BBC). you, my dear, are one wild lass!
i hope things are going well for the benefit. i so wish i could be there for it.
i'll be flying through around mid-March. if time & money permit, i'll be staying over in LA / North Hollywood for a couple of days after my business is attended to.
i'm here via michele's tonight. i so love M&G!- Friday, February 24, 2006 at 10:04:00 PM PST
- had this to say:
mr sweetie is one handsome dude!
also, a friend sent along the criss bliss clip to me the other day. he IS amazing!- Sunday, February 26, 2006 at 4:16:00 AM PST
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michele sent me along again tonight so i checked out the chris bliss video this time. all i can say is AMAZING! just when i thought he couldn't get any better, he (quite literally) threw me for a loop!
i'm going to share this with my friends!
hope your weekend has been wonderful!- Sunday, February 26, 2006 at 9:16:00 PM PST
- had this to say:
I've been a little out of sorts the past couple of days, and am behind with reading my favorites. Finally I have a little time to make some visits and your place was one of my first stops.
- Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at 7:31:00 PM PST
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Cats are great aren't they? I've been a big fan of them since i was a little tyke
- Sunday, March 19, 2006 at 10:22:00 AM PST
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