The Clack House

grumpypuppy · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 11:27 am GMT Post subject:

Curious.

Plus EEEEEEEE and perhaps WTF?

artquest · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 11:32 am GMT Post subject:

takingupspace · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 11:40 am GMT Post subject:

He must've gotten an offer he couldn't refuse.

Let the speculation begin!

djs111 · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 12:20 pm GMT Post subject:

Okay, I'll start - Clay will host or be the musical guest on SNL.
Because he will be appearing on Broadway or releasing a Christmas CD or announcing a new tour with Ruben.
Please don't pick apart with actual factoids.
Thank you.

Desertflower · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 12:25 pm GMT Post subject:

My thought is it is for Celebrity Apprentice.

I am so sorry for everyone that will be affected by the change, but it sounds like you will be rewarded if you can make the December ate.

...and EEEEEEEE!!!!! for a Network appearance. It must be pretty big for Clay to postpone the Gala for almost 2 months.

ETA

From CV

zara one · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 12:42 pm GMT Post subject:

Yay!

I don't care if he's appearing on Toddlers and Tiaras, it's news! ;)

Thanks for the reschedule, Clay. I'm going to see Darius Rucker on the 22nd so spacing out my favorite singers sounds just fine to me. *g*

ch1 · baby brush Joined: 06 Aug 2003 Posts: 2209

As someone pointed out on CV, the most sense is that he's going to be on Celebrity Apprentice. The exposure for the National Inclusion Project would be too big to refuse.

Personally, I can't get excited by that. I have never watched that show and really have zero desire to watch it now. I might check it out if Clay is on but I'm not sure even he could hold my attention with that show.

Beagle3 · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 12:58 pm GMT Post subject:

This is very exciting and interesting and only for Clay would I go through all the trouble of changing everything!

Got the hotel dates changed (no problem there) and now I'm working on changing the airline tickets.

PoisonIvy · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:05 pm GMT Post subject:

I'm so sorry for everyone who can't change plans and must back out. I agree, it has to be something important for Clay to reschedule.

OTOH, October was looking like a no-go for me. December may be more doable. Good thing I hadn't yet bought airline tickets.

idlefan4ca · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:09 pm GMT Post subject:

Well, I wasn't going to Raleigh in October, but I think I'm going to make hotel reservations for December. Why, yes, I think I'm going to Raleigh. I'm not going to miss a chance to catch Clay's chestnuts roasting once again.

What.

eta: Celebrity Apprentice is in as a mid-season entry, after football ends but I think they film the whole thing in advance.

artquest · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:09 pm GMT Post subject:

Is Celebrity Apprentice on the schedule for the fall season? If so, I'm thinking this might be it. They'd be done taping by the beginning of December and, as ch1 mentioned above, the exposure for the National Inclusion Project would be huge.

EEEEeeeeeee!!!

ficus · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:16 pm GMT Post subject:

Changed hotel dates - thanks Beagle for the reminder

Changed car reservation - free with points. I knew driving all over would have some rewards and at least there is no penalty. I feel for all who have to pay airline penalties

I am looking at the extra time positively - both for myself and for Clay. I hope this is something big that will give him exposure in a positive way.

Checked the website:

The National Inclusion Project invites you to sponsor and attend our annual Champions Gala!

Featuring recognition of our Champions honorees and a special performance by Clay Aiken, this night is a celebration, promoting awareness of the benefits of inclusion and supporting the National Inclusion Project's programs.

Weekend Events

Friday evening, December 9, 7 o'clock

Celebrating our Platinum, Gold, and Silver Sponsors: Dessert reception, entertainment and conversation hosted by our founders, Clay Aiken and Diane Bubel at the Fletcher Auditorium

Saturday morning, December 10, 10 o'clock to 11:30 am

Celebrating Inclusion!: Exciting games and activities for children of all abilities at the Raleigh Marriott City Center

Saturday afternoon and evening starting at noon

Celebrating our Supporters: Luncheon noon to 1:30 pm at the Raleigh Marriott City Center

All the following activities to be held at the Fletcher Auditorium

Silent Auction Preview 2 o'clock to 4 o'clock
Silent Auction 5:30 pm

Champions Gala awards ceremony 7 o'clock

Live Auction to benefit the National Inclusion Project
Expanded Entertainment including Favorite Holiday Songs

1. Will my current seating request be honored?

We will do our best to accommodate all group seating requests at both the Fletcher Auditorium and the Raleigh Marriott City Center.

4. What should I do if I am unable to attend the event due to the date change?

If you are unable to attend due to the date change you can choose to reserve a seat in advance at the 2012 Champions Gala (details TBD); you can gift your ticket to someone else; you can use the ticket as a year-end donation to ensure no child sits on the sidelines; or we can provide a refund.

cloopy · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:38 pm GMT Post subject:

Anyone else have a strange desire to hang out around Trump Towers in October? Being unemployed may have its benefits after all.

Shadylil · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:40 pm GMT Post subject:

Thank GOD that Clay decided to do something this year b/c I was getting tired of posting every hour *g*

idlefan4ca · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:46 pm GMT Post subject:

Any chance we're opening the Stampede for disappointed meers who can't make Raleigh in December to sell tickets to lucky meers who've finally decided to get off the fence and head for Raleigh for some holiday cheer and warm mushies?

rubychambers · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:55 pm GMT Post subject:

There is nobody I hate more than Donald Trump (well, that's not true, I have a long list, but he's definately on it). If Clay were on CA, I would bite the bullet and watch it. Gawd help me. The other show would be the X-Factor. I had made up my mind not to watch that show because I can't stand SC and PA is annoying, but I would be v happy if they would extend the olive branch to Clay.

dancermom2 · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 1:58 pm GMT Post subject:

artquest · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 2:24 pm GMT Post subject:

How funny would it be for Clay to be on the show and make his first appearance with Donald Hair?

A virtual cookie to the first photoshop that gets posted.

nouniness · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 2:32 pm GMT Post subject:

I just got off the phone with Southwest Airlines, and I have some good news for those who booked travel to Raleigh on that carrier: Just call Customer Service with your reservation number handy, and they will transfer your reservation to the new date. No fees. Just seamless service. Love that airline! This post may travel. :)

grumpypuppy · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 2:33 pm GMT Post subject:

Sad but true -

Celebrity Apprentice made me love Bret Michaels.

Fountaindawg · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 3:29 pm GMT Post subject:

ClaySTO · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 4:01 pm GMT Post subject:

BWAH! Fountaindawg does it again! *g*

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Re: Change of dates for the Gala

Wow! I learned of this around lunch time today. I can safely say, the National Inclusion Project folks must surely have been scrambling to make the necessary changes to make this all work.

So much in downtown Raleigh is booked up at Christmas time -- it must have been crazy trying to find a place(s) that would accommodate all the attendees, the Silent Auction & Raffle, Champions of Change Award winners, Live Auction, and Clay's performance, too. Most of these places are booked 1 yr. in advance.

I'm so sorry for those who can't make it or have problems and expenses due to this change. I know it will be a hardship on many. Glad to see that for some the dates in Dec. work better and can now attend.

The only thing I can think of is -- eeeeee ----Clay is doing something on Network TV!! -- plus, he will be performing at an extended concert with some Christmas songs. How exciting is that!?? Clay singing again -- double wow!

IU Gal · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 4:16 pm GMT Post subject:

I could watch Celebrity Apprentice only with the mute button handy. But if it gets Clay the exposure he so needs and deserves, I'm there.

GWENN · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 4:33 pm GMT Post subject:

I really cannot afford going but an extended performance may just make me go. Daughter's wedding be damned.

And Clay on network TV!!!!!!!!

Lord, after 8 years I am still his bitch.

artquest · Posted: Thu Sep 08, 2011 4:39 pm GMT Post subject: