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chat was an open one looking at generations You have just entered room "NelsonAndJeanette." Alicefaye3: She'll be here in a moment GarlandGrl: I'm back :-D GarlandGrl: Thank you! MamaLion27: She won't find a topic in there! MamaLion27: Be advised..my machine is ultra slow and the shift key doesn't work very well! GarlandGrl: LOL ;-) I got updated... no, I don't think so... GarlandGrl: Ahhh GarlandGrl: So, topics... GarlandGrl: Any suggestions? GarlandGrl: Any ideas on how to get Diane's new CD out there?! I think it's really cool that she was able to get Gale's approval! MamaLion27: I will put it in my next issue with the picture if Diane doesn't mind. DIXC: Can't we mail her a check to get ours. MamaLion27: That's what I plan to do ASAP! DIXC: Hope it is not the same one S. Rich sells. Dugan EK: NO!! Diane made it! GarlandGrl: Yeah, and she remastered it digitally :-) MamaLion27: No, this is Diane own rermastered work so it couldn't be the same. DIXC: From a different program?? Dugan EK: Today's young people are terrifyingly clever! DIXC: Glad to hear that. MamaLion27: I think it is a selction from various programs, isn't it? DIXC: Sounds like it. So I'm sending for it soon. GarlandGrl: Good stuff! 8-) GarlandGrl: We're not so clever, we're just lucky ;-) DIXC: 8-) MamaLion27: i agree, Ginny. You were born on the threshold of a whole new age of technology!:-) Dugan EK: I remember older people who wouldn't dial phones -- they had to say "Hello, Central" and have an operator get them the number. GarlandGrl: Yeah, the only thing we need is better entertainment choices... :-D Dugan EK: But we have many centuries of entertainment choices -- not limited to what is happening now. MamaLion27: We have handed down ours so you can know what good entertainment is.. and good music! GarlandGrl: Yeah, but my generation is stuck. They're looking for stuff that is full of sensationalism GarlandGrl: Because we do have so much technology, it seems like they can't slow down. Dugan EK: More quilting, fewer video games -- GarlandGrl: ::Sigh:: The world unwinds with Nelson and Jeanette... ;-) MamaLion27: Yes and I find that Christmas is much lovelier with their classic Christmas songs! GarlandGrl: Oh!! I never thought anyone could sing "White Christmas" better than Bing... but I cry every time I hear Nelson's version. GarlandGrl: *sap* GarlandGrl: Hee hee Dugan EK: Did I mention that my daughter in D.C. was turning past a local religious station that usually has stomp and shout music, and they were playing Nelson singing Christmas carolls -- several in a row? MamaLion27: Now that my tree has arrived (it comes UPS) I have gotten into hearing Nelson's Christmas. GarlandGrl: Really!?! Yay!!! Dugan EK: A tree by UPS?? MamaLion27: Yep. I have been getting trees from NC every year by UPS GarlandGrl: Wow :-) Dugan EK: How big? MamaLion27: And they smell so good when they are newly cut! Oh, 6' Fraser fir Dugan EK: Oh, a LITTLE one -- :-) MamaLion27: That always impresses the driver. how they get that big tree in that long box! MamaLion27: Nelson singing White Christmas and the smell of that tree is heaven! Dugan EK: I can imagine! I love his singing Jingle Bells. GarlandGrl: Awww ;-) Tis that! GarlandGrl: There's a thing on Sintra Duets on PBS here right now... wish, wish... Nelson or Jeanette had been on his television show. Alicefaye3 has left the room. GarlandGrl: Lets see... has anyone heard anything about Nelson Eddy Dr? GarlandGrl: At Hollywood Forever... Dugan EK: No -- DIXC: They are still looking for more money. DIXC: Donations. GarlandGrl: Ahhhh... MamaLion27: I think they are hoping to get enough money for that by September so that it doesn't fall through. GarlandGrl: There's still some time then... :-) Dugan EK: "Oh, to be rich instead of beautiful--" MamaLion27: Or to hit the lottery! GarlandGrl: *grabs for topics* How about Jeanette... anybody going to do anything special this time around? Should we set up some kind of special web event? GarlandGrl: LOL Dugan EK: Jim Parrish has a new book out, confusingly called "Hollywood Divas" -- Turk's bio of J is "Hollywood Diva" singular. He has a page or so on Jeanette -- alphabetically between Jennifer Lopez and Madonna! GarlandGrl: What if I sat some money aside and bought something for a joint contest through our websites... and... and... bring more attention to us somehow (yes, this is all coming from nowhere). Or something that could bring donations to DIXC: Suposedly there is some info in this book concerning J & N. GarlandGrl: Jeanette's Scholarship thing. Dugan EK: Which book? DIXC: Might be in the about the Diva's. Will have to look up my source. MamaLion27: Ginny, what is the name of Jeanette's scholarship fund? GarlandGrl: Ask Eleanor :-D GarlandGrl: It's part of the estate, right? GarlandGrl: Gene Raymond Trust, made a grant of $1 million to establish a Performing Arts Fund. The endowment fund will provide five or more scholarships to vocal arts performance majors GarlandGrl: selected on a basis of need as well as superior achievement or professional potential in the area of light opera and operetta. GarlandGrl: Hee hee ;-) GarlandGrl: That's what I mean... GarlandGrl: It was made in Jeanette's name... ;-) MamaLion27: Well, we could talk that up, too, on our websites. GarlandGrl: I wonder if it's possible to add to it... since reading up on it, it is part of Gene Raymond's trust. MamaLion27: I am still trying to think up ways to put their names out there so the music will not be forgotten. GarlandGrl: I wouldn't know.. GarlandGrl: Yeah, me too! GarlandGrl: Anything that would draw attention in a positive manner... MamaLion27: Other than parading with signs in the local malls! GarlandGrl: :-D MamaLion27: Of course, with the snow here, I couldn't get out to do that! GarlandGrl: We'd get rained out here ;-) Maybe even struck by lightening... MamaLion27: Well, when people come to visit this Christmas, they are going to hear a lot of Nelson! MamaLion27: Come to think of it, none of the J&N films featured Christmas scenes, did they? GarlandGrl: Nope GarlandGrl: ::Sigh:: Dugan EK: Forgive me -- I've been trying to find the exact name of the scholarship fund -- guess I'll have to go on my website to see -- GarlandGrl: Quite all right :-D GarlandGrl: What shall we talk about on the eve of my birthday next Sunday... ;-) So, we will be organized from today on... and I'll try to work up a new chat site with all the transcripts, since I'm free of school. GarlandGrl: O:-) DIXC: Nelson sang silent night Xmas eve in Balalaika GarlandGrl: Oh yeah!! GarlandGrl: There you go, Dick! You're one up one us... :-D Dugan EK: Well, I DO feel like I'm going mad. I was sure I had posted the announcement -- GarlandGrl: You did! I copied what I said from your website ;-) GarlandGrl: LOL GarlandGrl: It's USC gets 1 million dollar scholarship DIXC: We could mention our Nelson Eddy material memorabilia that perhaps others would like to know about MamaLion27: My favorite scene and I forgot about it. Senior moment! And Ginny, Happy Birthday now in case I disappear from cyberspace! Dugan EK: So why is it that, the harder I look, the less I am able to find it? ARGHHH! GarlandGrl: Thanks Dorothy :-D GarlandGrl: I like your idea, Dick. I think that'd be fun! MamaLion27: Yes, I like that, too, even though I am a bit short in that category. Alicefaye3 has entered the room. GarlandGrl: Welcome back! Alicefaye3: Thanks Ginny...you're so sweet GarlandGrl: Maria, how about talking about memorabilia next week? DIXC: Just about everything is on E. K. web site but ... GarlandGrl: :-[ GarlandGrl: :-D Alicefaye3: Sure...works for me! Even if it is Christmas Eve... DIXC: :-) GarlandGrl: :-P Alicefaye3: :-D GarlandGrl: (for those who tuned late... Christmas Eve is now the 22nd according to me) GarlandGrl: 8-D DIXC: Better tell Santa DIXC: :-D GarlandGrl: Yeah, Rudolph is a good friend of mine... he's been visiting me for the past few days. We've shared a unique bond... ;-) Maybe he'll help me out. DIXC: Oh DEER Alicefaye3: He has a red nose...you've been coughing up red stuff... GarlandGrl: HA HA GarlandGrl: LOL.. and I have a red nose... don't forget that! MamaLion27: I hope he can convince Santa i need a new computer! Alicefaye3: And red hair. GarlandGrl: Yeah... 8-) Alicefaye3: I hope I can convince Santa to bring me Van Johnson....right Gins? Lol ;-) GarlandGrl: LOL ;-) Right! Dugan EK: Okay, found it. "On a rotating three-year basis, it will fund the Jeanette MacDonald Operetta, Workshop, and Recital" -- ?? GarlandGrl: Ahhh... so do you think there's any way we can donate to the trust fund? DIXC: Have to go now. Hope all have great holidays. :-) GarlandGrl: Okay! You too, Dick! GarlandGrl: Bye! Alicefaye3: Night Dick! DIXC: Bye.:-( DIXC has left the room. Dugan EK: Well, little elves, don't eat too much Christmas pudding and stay warm and dry! (Bad storms here.) Alicefaye3: Night Eleanor! GarlandGrl: Really? I hadn't noticed.. ;-) GarlandGrl: Night Eleanor!! GarlandGrl: Take care :-D
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