tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post6305252483591875054..comments2024-01-19T07:58:25.455-05:00Comments on From My Mind To Your Eyes: The PicnicChrisSlighhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05081118898217527399noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-38420997176613441662008-02-07T15:25:00.000-05:002008-02-07T15:25:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17311888196861726716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-49857436922488728002008-02-07T15:24:00.000-05:002008-02-07T15:24:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17311888196861726716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-81459551350964125422008-02-03T14:28:00.000-05:002008-02-03T14:28:00.000-05:00Hey guys, I've been quick on and off here due to t...Hey guys, I've been quick on and off here due to too many doctor visits and trips to Memphis, but oh goodie, a picnic and chance to have fun with all the Fro Patro characters...and equally exciting will be meeting Chris finally and hearing his beautiful voice again....I can't think of a better way to spend my 4th July weekend...Thanks to everyone who put this together...it's fantastic!<BR/><BR/>Carrie, my condolences regarding the loss of your grandfather...I hope you are healing inside and that each day will bring you back to a happier day and time....hang in there.<BR/><BR/>Tom, hope that hand is healing well...Let me know if you need any Lefthanded tips...I'm a Southpaw myself....Look at the bright side--while you are operating Lefthanded, you will always be in your Right mind...that can't be so bad, can it? LOLDeb in TNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05351002503370241126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-25428065545483047082008-01-30T12:42:00.000-05:002008-01-30T12:42:00.000-05:00Norman -Rotel contains no beans or rice. It's just...Norman -<BR/><BR/>Rotel contains no beans or rice. It's just diced tomatoes, but there are spices and hot chilis mixed in which make it VERY PEPPERY!rosaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02008139855126202575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-90868570146884692352008-01-29T19:03:00.000-05:002008-01-29T19:03:00.000-05:00Nice update! I'm probably going to be bringing -a-...Nice update! I'm probably going to be bringing -a- friend with me just so I don't get kidnapped and held ransom by a pack of hungry zombies.<BR/><BR/>Fan awards huh? How will that work exactly? I'm gonna win the one that says "Award for the least amount of posts from a Fro-Patroer on Chris' blog". lol. <BR/><BR/>I'm looking forward to the picnic!! I hope -all- of you can make it!<BR/><BR/>What's this Ro-tel you all keep talking about? Is that the nasty beans and rice stuff that comes in cans? Blech.... Nasty...Unless we have scoopable nachos!! hahaha yes!<BR/><BR/>NACHOS!!IknowIamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00270157567864388447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-56625710923025970352008-01-28T23:37:00.000-05:002008-01-28T23:37:00.000-05:00I guess my only main worry is if my friend can com...I guess my only main worry is if my friend can come with me or not because I'm scared of staying alone in a hotel room. I'm a big baby haha.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16938628110502581436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-83744482192565458512008-01-28T22:30:00.000-05:002008-01-28T22:30:00.000-05:00Carrie, if you will check in periodically at the p...Carrie, if you will check in periodically at the picnic site, you'll know everything there is to know as it is finalized.risaleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754939096270758631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-40973813966420056262008-01-28T19:43:00.000-05:002008-01-28T19:43:00.000-05:00I hope everyone can keep me up to date on the picn...I hope everyone can keep me up to date on the picnic. (things that go on outside of here) My biggest fear is flying out there all alone, rooming alone and just... being alone in a strange place. I have someone who may come with me, but I need to know one of you will help me out with things if need be so that I'm not left in the dust.<BR/><BR/>Also if we pitch in our money, what happens if we can no longer go? I'm getting a job so I should be able to, but I'm more .... really afraid of going in the middle of nowhere all by myself.Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16938628110502581436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-88212431193766646342008-01-28T15:49:00.000-05:002008-01-28T15:49:00.000-05:00GDA,When I make it, which I confess isn't very oft...GDA,<BR/><BR/>When I make it, which I confess isn't very often, I place ground sausage in a skillet and cook it, drain the grease and add it and the Rotel to the melted Velveeta. <BR/><BR/>Throw it on some Tostitos and you're good to go!DJ in ALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688855990272617413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-80167132074979817952008-01-28T15:04:00.000-05:002008-01-28T15:04:00.000-05:00The Fro patro picnic website has been updated.http...The Fro patro picnic website has been updated.<BR/><BR/>http://fropatro.googlepages.comHstryQThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13979990637763042578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-84253851672543133282008-01-28T14:59:00.000-05:002008-01-28T14:59:00.000-05:00They've been showing Phil on the IdolWrap shows, a...They've been showing Phil on the IdolWrap shows, a quick interview and piccies from his coming album. He seems content, and very relaxed in them.<BR/><BR/>(If they gave him some Ro-Tell that would put a fire in his eye! heh!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-81483224080797242162008-01-28T13:52:00.000-05:002008-01-28T13:52:00.000-05:00This morning on our local Country Music Station US...This morning on our local Country Music Station US 95.7, they had an interview with Phil and played his new song again. I only caught the last part of the interview but it was pretty cool...Cathy Stormshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02581096318771432003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-3663351361374640282008-01-28T11:45:00.000-05:002008-01-28T11:45:00.000-05:00Ro*Tel related DJ “… I would make it with sausage ...Ro*Tel related <BR/><BR/>DJ “… I would make it with sausage or beef but maybe it is strictly a "Southern" thing.”<BR/><BR/>Sausage or beef - grilled, broiled or fried then sliced or diced?<BR/><BR/>The mostly “Northern” or more accurately New Jersey thing revisited:<BR/>“…Taylor Ham and Taylor Pork Roll? The proper name according to the manufacturer is, "John Taylor's Original Taylor Pork Roll, " but many of us in Jersey call it "Taylor Ham." Think of it as Kleenex is to tissues, Taylor Ham is to Pork Roll. <BR/><BR/>According to Eric of Taylor Provisions, people use the two names interchangeably.”<BR/><BR/>The above and the rest reproduced from Jersey Pork Roll site: <BR/>http://www.jerseyporkroll.com/?gclid=CObj4IGhmZECFQSOFQodRHekOQ<BR/><BR/>“Jersey is famous for far more than landfills, the Sopranos, overcrowding, …<BR/>From the Garden State came the genius of Thomas Edison, the talent of Frank Sinatra, Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, the first baseball and football games, boardwalks, salt water taffy, Jersey diners, and so much more. <BR/><BR/>So maybe you're not so grateful for Jerry Lewis, traffic circles, or the Miss America Pageant, but one of the best foods in the world also comes from New Jersey, Taylor Ham or pork roll! <BR/><BR/>Slice it thick or thin, tangy or mild, make the four little cuts around the edges so it doesn't curl when you cook it, and brown it till it's just the way you like it in a honest-to-God, Jersey Diner.”<BR/><BR/>Lori, they are one of several concerns that sell and ship. Add pickles if you choose.<BR/><BR/>The Wikipedia entry on Taylor Ham: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor_Ham<BR/><BR/>A micro-documentary from the blog<BR/>“Where is the line between North & South Jersey?: Taylor Ham Pork Roll and more : <BR/>http://nsjersey.blogspot.com/2007/12/taylor-ham-pork-roll-and-more_07.html<BR/><BR/><BR/>GDAgdahimselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00873620098889873116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-3983801491009870922008-01-28T09:49:00.000-05:002008-01-28T09:49:00.000-05:00Risa,Rosalee would probably like the Mild version ...Risa,<BR/><BR/>Rosalee would probably like the Mild version better and personally I would make it with sausage or beef but maybe it is strictly a "Southern" thing. <BR/><BR/>DJDJ in ALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10688855990272617413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-63241059653355216912008-01-27T21:43:00.000-05:002008-01-27T21:43:00.000-05:00I'm freezing the rest of it until July 5th!(LOL) N...I'm freezing the rest of it until July 5th!(LOL) <BR/><BR/>Now I know the REAL reason why they wouldn't let that can of Rotel go north on that airplane!<BR/><BR/>(just kidding)rosaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02008139855126202575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-7140038792680823332008-01-27T17:40:00.000-05:002008-01-27T17:40:00.000-05:00Oh, gosh, I'm so disappointed. I had hoped you wou...Oh, gosh, I'm so disappointed. I had hoped you would like it. I don't like hot stuff, and it's not hot at all to me. All is not lost,though, there is a mild version of Rotel. We'll have to find you some in Nashville. : ) You might save your dip by add the taco meat we talked about and some more Velveeta.risaleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754939096270758631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-19994293238046821352008-01-27T17:24:00.000-05:002008-01-27T17:24:00.000-05:00rosalee! I warned you about those Ro-Tell! WHOoooo...rosalee! I warned you about those Ro-Tell! WHOoooo-eee! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-30988680846169138132008-01-27T15:37:00.000-05:002008-01-27T15:37:00.000-05:00Well, Risa -We finally tried the Rotel tomatoes. I...Well, Risa -<BR/>We finally tried the Rotel tomatoes. I decided to forego the ground beef and just made the cheese dip. Apparently this Rotel is an acquired taste. It was much too hot for us! I couldn't taste the tomatoes at all. It just tasted like hot cheese! Oh, well thanks for trying. Better to find out now than at the picnic.(LOL)<BR/><BR/>Shalom left a message on the fansite in the comments on the front page. She lives on the west coast of Canada but has to be in Nova Scotia on July 5th for a wedding. Almost worth catching Chris's concert that night....rosaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02008139855126202575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-65988608881575807412008-01-27T09:59:00.000-05:002008-01-27T09:59:00.000-05:00I'm there!!! We need a countdown. Yikes Keri. I ...I'm there!!! We need a countdown. Yikes Keri. I have pneumonia, too.Marleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04073743755294082894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-34944458055523671442008-01-27T01:12:00.000-05:002008-01-27T01:12:00.000-05:00Hilarious take off on Carrie's Jesus Take The Whee...Hilarious take off on Carrie's Jesus Take The Wheel. Maybe you all will enjoy.<BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zfs3BJZxKkc<BR/><BR/><BR/>Look at the rest of this comedians videos too. My stomach hurts from laughing so much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-60268758645955228382008-01-26T20:58:00.000-05:002008-01-26T20:58:00.000-05:00Today’s Adventure:Constantine Maroulis Borders boo...Today’s Adventure:<BR/><BR/>Constantine Maroulis Borders book signing – Chicken Soup for the American Idol Soul. 1/26/08<BR/><BR/>Well, I got there at the start at 2:00 PM. Of course, I wore a new Fro Patro shirt for the occasion. What a difference in attendance between last week with Lakisa Jones and today! Lakisha had about two dozen people on a weekday night, where Constantine had between 200 and 300 people this Saturday afternoon. The crowd was predominantly female, but was a mix of all ages. Yep – he had his share of grannies! Constantine’s relatives also came out to see him today (sister, cousins, aunt, uncle). You could see the family resemblance right away. <BR/><BR/>When people bought the book, they were given wristbands in different colors (pink, purple, orange, green, blue), about 40-50 people to a color. I am not sure of the reason for the different colors, other than as some form of crowd control. Radio station WMJC 94.3 (music of the 80’s, 90’s and now) was there to introduce him before his performance and they also had some games for the kids. Other than the Borders Books photographer, I saw no other media types present.<BR/><BR/>Constantine started promptly with his concert. He sang four songs (Girl Like You, Several Thousand, Everybody Loves, (all from his 2007 CD) and Kiss From A Rose). You can hear most of these songs on his myspace site http://www.myspace.com/constantinemaroulis. He was accompanied by his guitarist, Ben Phillips (from FAMOUS). Phillips’ guitar seemed to overwhelm Constantine’s singing because the microphone volumes weren’t totally balanced properly. However, they both did a fairly decent job and entertained the crowd.<BR/><BR/>After the concert, the line formed for the book signing. The books cost $15.00. He was also selling his CD for $15.00 and small posters for $5.00. He spent an incredible amount of time with each person on line, taking multiple pictures with them. I saw no reporters, but the woman writer from last week was there and I schmoozed with her for a while. I made sure that I stayed in front of the barrier just opposite Constantine so that my shirt would get noticed and hopefully be in a lot of pics. <BR/><BR/>I was the last one in line to see Constantine. Harry didn’t go with me this time, so I made friends with the Borders photographer. He took my picture with Constantine and I hope to receive a pic or two to put up on the fansite. Constantine noticed my shirt, but didn’t know what “Fro Patro” meant. I had to explain that this is Chris’s fan base, just like Taylor Hicks has the Soul Patrol. However, he DID remember meeting Chris’s wife. THAT made an impression on him! Hear that Chris???<BR/>I told Constantine that I’d be writing about him on this blog tonight. He signed my book with “Rosalee Rocks!”<BR/><BR/>The event ended on schedule, at 5:00 PM. If the line had moved along quicker, he could have been out of there much earlier. I was disappointed that there wasn’t more media there, but I’m sure that Constantine picked up a few more fans in the process. He was very generous with his time.rosaleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02008139855126202575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-47772777016751733072008-01-26T19:34:00.000-05:002008-01-26T19:34:00.000-05:00Ouch, Tom! Hope you're healing nicely. Hey, ther...Ouch, Tom! Hope you're healing nicely. Hey, there's nothing wrong with being Mr. Mom. My husband has been doing that the last few months and he's found out after 29 years of married life he can cook! He made a killer Italian Creme Cake for our friend's birthday last week. Who knew?<BR/><BR/>The picnic and concert are on the 5th, so maybe you can scoot in after your 4th plans. We'll save some BBQ for you!risaleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754939096270758631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-84024217843133111762008-01-26T15:56:00.000-05:002008-01-26T15:56:00.000-05:00HI All -Sorry for being awol. Broke my hand playi...HI All -<BR/><BR/>Sorry for being awol. Broke my hand playing basketball - had surgery the week my wife started a job - been a one armed Mr. Mom half the time - trying to type left handed -it's been nuts. <BR/><BR/>Right now I look doubtful for the picnic - got plans over the 4th but will try and shake loose and get to Nashvegas. <BR/><BR/>Peace -<BR/><BR/>Tom in ATLTom in ATLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04447446695335852436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-6506337448185470522008-01-26T14:49:00.000-05:002008-01-26T14:49:00.000-05:00GDA, you are being too serious. It's all in fun. ...GDA, you are being too serious. It's all in fun. Besides, I made a really cute (some might call gaudy...I call bejeweled) shirt that I wore to the AI concert in Memphis I can recyle and reuse that weekend..."Chris Sligh Blogger Girl" on the front and "NashVegas or Bust" on the back. : )<BR/><BR/>You haven't said...are you planning on coming? I promise you are going to have fun if you do. Tom in Atl, we haven't heard from you. There will be more details up on the picnic page after the weekend. Risarisaleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754939096270758631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31810036.post-37811881239549384982008-01-26T13:25:00.000-05:002008-01-26T13:25:00.000-05:00Why are we calling Nashville, NashVegas, it seems,...Why are we calling Nashville, NashVegas, it seems, all the time.<BR/>It makes it sound like the city has gotten gaudy and over commerialized in a decidely low class way, like a new developement where houses are described as McMansions.gdahimselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00873620098889873116noreply@blogger.com