Come in here to say your GOOD-BY"S

Eris · Guru

RE: Come in here to say your GOOD-BY"S

MK · Newbie

Well, Taylor couldn't have picked a nicer bunch of people to have made his theater debut with. I thought there would be jealousy and resentment, but they went out of their way to make him feel welcome. I wish for nothing but the best for all of these people and look for them to do bigger and better things in the past, especially Kristen ... what a sweetheart.

I hope if NBC does another reality show, they lose the stupid nicknames, like "small-town" Sandy, etc. I have been so impressed by Derek and how he presents himself. None of that personality came through during the TV show.

DogsandBirds · Guru

MK wrote:

Well, Taylor couldn't have picked a nicer bunch of people to have made his theater debut with. I thought there would be jealousy and resentment, but they went out of their way to make him feel welcome. I wish for nothing but the best for all of these people and look for them to do bigger and better things in the past, especially Kristen ... what a sweetheart.

I hope if NBC does another reality show, they lose the stupid nicknames, like "small-town" Sandy, etc. I have been so impressed by Derek and how he presents himself. None of that personality came through during the TV show.

Easy to be nice to nice people. I am sure all the people associated with Grease feel that way about Taylor. I know I feel that way about his fans!

Linny4Ace · Senior Member

Wow, that's so good to hear. The "idol" fans seem to get a bad rep sometimes because of their 'enthusiasm.' I know we swarm our favorites, but it does make a good audience at the same time.

So, Greasers - I guess I am now officially on board. The Ace ad is out, he's officially starting this week, my ticket problems are being resolved by his ever-so-super 'team', and all is well on Planet Ace.

Now ONTO THE SHOW!!!!

juliegr · Member

Bill747 wrote:
azure wrote:
...Then in the video of L & M's final show, at the end where Taylor would ordinarily be playing the harmonica standing in between the two of them, he went over to the side of the stage and stayed there playing instead. It was obvious he wanted them alone to be the center of attention, and you can see Max motioning to him, calling him over. I thought that was such a telling moment for both Taylor and Max, as they were looking out for each other, at such an emotional time.)..
..
.I'm so glad that this site survived the early days of Taylor's run. I'm glad that the "Greasers" hung in long enough to realize what was happening because of trolls and troublemakers, and that they gave his fans a chance to share some Soul Patrol mania with the "Grease" family.

This Grease fan is grateful to Taylor for playing his harmonica to the side at Max & Laura's final curtain call. By giving M & L the limelight alone at that special moment, Taylor is clearly a true gentleman.
Although the Soul Patrol brought some "interesting" baggages (or nasty trolls) along when you first joined this forum. Over time, it has become obvious that you're really very nice folks. This Grease fan hope you will visit the Grease forum often after Taylor's departure or at least update us on Taylor's new ventures either here or in the main Grease forum.
Greaser Bill

-- Edited by Bill747 at 02:14, 2008-09-04

Thanks Greaser Bill ~~ although I was only able to post recently, I've enjoyed reading most of the comments in the Taylor Hicks thread. As I said earlier, I do plan to check in from time to time to read comments on how the show progresses. Thanks for letting me visit.

BBS420 · Guru

DogsandBirds wrote:
MK wrote:

Well, Taylor couldn't have picked a nicer bunch of people to have made his theater debut with. I thought there would be jealousy and resentment, but they went out of their way to make him feel welcome. I wish for nothing but the best for all of these people and look for them to do bigger and better things in the past, especially Kristen ... what a sweetheart.

I hope if NBC does another reality show, they lose the stupid nicknames, like "small-town" Sandy, etc. I have been so impressed by Derek and how he presents himself. None of that personality came through during the TV show.

Easy to be nice to nice people. I am sure all the people associated with Grease feel that way about Taylor. I know I feel that way about his fans!

and his fans have had a ball posting with the regulars here.

Judy · Senior Member

DogsandBirds wrote:
MK wrote:

Well, Taylor couldn't have picked a nicer bunch of people to have made his theater debut with. I thought there would be jealousy and resentment, but they went out of their way to make him feel welcome. I wish for nothing but the best for all of these people and look for them to do bigger and better things in the past, especially Kristen ... what a sweetheart.

I hope if NBC does another reality show, they lose the stupid nicknames, like "small-town" Sandy, etc. I have been so impressed by Derek and how he presents himself. None of that personality came through during the TV show.

Easy to be nice to nice people. I am sure all the people associated with Grease feel that way about Taylor. I know I feel that way about his fans!

And vice versa D&B , I feel the same about the Grease fans,we've shared some really great ideas,thoughts,videos and recaps on this forum. Music brings people together in ways that not much else can.I'm thankful to be able to share that love of music with others.

BroadwayStar · Senior Member

Aragall wrote:
Here's a little diversion to stave off the sadness.....A little DANCING QUEEN. I just love Taylor's sense of humor. And Melanie is too cute in this video. All these people had such great chemistry!

Aragall I love you..........forgot about this one. Sure made my day!

BroadwayStar · Senior Member

And I love every TH fan, Grease fan, Ace Fan tooooooooooooo!!!

Thanks for welcoming us and making this site so much fun! This certainly has been a very special time with great memories to last forever. Sorry I'm just a mushy kind of person and have enjoyed seeing Grease and Taylor loving every minute of it

-- Edited by BroadwayStar at 01:24, 2008-09-09

azure · Senior Member

From pearlpattie at the BB - who was one of the group of 30 at Sunday's show(s) -

"I loved seeing how the whole cast has grown so close to him....at the Sunday matinee barricade the guy who plays Sonny was leaving the show and gave Taylor a huge hug goodbye, they all say wonderful things about him, Frenchie said she'd do this job for free....LOL"

D&B -
I'm assuming that it was Jose' who played Sonny on Sunday, and that's who she's talking about. He really is such a nice guy. He was very sweet at the NESP talkback in July. Sweet and funny - that's a great combo! Please pass on our thanks to him for being so nice to Taylor (and to the fans at the talkbacks.)

DogsandBirds · Guru

Thanks for posting this.

Yes, Jose was not doing the Sunday night show and this was his goodbye to him. When I spoke to him last night, he nothing but nice things to say about Taylor, which I can attest to because he was lovely both times I met him.

Yeah, yeah, I am becoming a Taylor fan!!

-- Edited by DogsandBirds at 22:00, 2008-09-09

Judy · Senior Member

DogsandBirds wrote:
Thanks for posting this.

Yes, Jose was not doing the Sunday night show and this was his goodbye to him. When I spoke to him last night, he nothing but nice things to say about Taylor, which I can attest to because he was lovely both times I met him.

Yeah, yeah, I am becoming a Taylor fan!!

-- Edited by DogsandBirds at 22:00, 2008-09-09

I'm so happy that you are !

BBS420 · Guru

Judy wrote:
DogsandBirds wrote:
Thanks for posting this.

Yes, Jose was not doing the Sunday night show and this was his goodbye to him. When I spoke to him last night, he nothing but nice things to say about Taylor, which I can attest to because he was lovely both times I met him.

Yeah, yeah, I am becoming a Taylor fan!!

-- Edited by DogsandBirds at 22:00, 2008-09-09

I'm so happy that you are !

I am too.

Aragall · Senior Member

BBS420 wrote:
Judy wrote:
DogsandBirds wrote:
Thanks for posting this.

Yes, Jose was not doing the Sunday night show and this was his goodbye to him. When I spoke to him last night, he nothing but nice things to say about Taylor, which I can attest to because he was lovely both times I met him.

Yeah, yeah, I am becoming a Taylor fan!!

-- Edited by DogsandBirds at 22:00, 2008-09-09

I'm so happy that you are !

I am too.

Me, three!

DogsandBirds · Guru

I am flattered by you all and happy to be one of the crowd.

BBS420 · Guru

DogsandBirds wrote:
I am flattered by you all and happy to be one of the crowd.

can you say "soul patrol"??

DogsandBirds · Guru

SOUL PATROL!

BBS420 · Guru

very nice. you're an official member.

emptyhd009 · Member

DogsandBirds wrote:
SOUL PATROL!

Can you say "WOO HOO"

DogsandBirds · Guru

WOOOOO
HOOOOOO!!

BBS420 · Guru

I knew you had it in ya, d&b!!!

Judy · Senior Member

DogsandBirds wrote:
WOOOOO
HOOOOOO!!

D&B ............YOU ROCK !!

cath · Member

I loved the Musical "Grease" way way before I even knew that Taylor HIkes existed, so I was extremely delighted that these two merged .

Thanks for making us Taylor fans welcome and here is hoping that "Grease" is the Word for a long time to come !!!!!!

azure · Senior Member

DogsandBirds -

There was another mention of Jose' and Taylor after the matinee on Sunday - and there's a picture with the post - if you want to take a look. (Unfortunately, it's an obstructed view - but you can still get the "vibe" of what's going on.) It's in the "Grease" thread on the Boogie, under the title "Taylor's Final Night, Unexpected Tears and Cheers" (something like that LOL) Anyway, I can't get the picture over here, but here's Diane's post explaining what's going on.

"This is not a great picture, but it was a cool thing to watch. The actor Jose Restrepo, who plays Sonny, (he is super!) played the matinee, but did not play the evening show. Anyway, as he was leaving the theater, he walked up to Taylor, I guess to say goodbye, and gave him a big ole bear hug. This shot was just before the bear hug."

HopelesslyDevotedToGrease · Newbie

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BBS420 · Guru

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BBS420 · Guru

someone's using a proxy.

HopelesslyDevotedToGrease · Newbie

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BBS420 · Guru

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DogsandBirds · Guru

azure wrote:

DogsandBirds -

There was another mention of Jose' and Taylor after the matinee on Sunday - and there's a picture with the post - if you want to take a look. (Unfortunately, it's an obstructed view - but you can still get the "vibe" of what's going on.) It's in the "Grease" thread on the Boogie, under the title "Taylor's Final Night, Unexpected Tears and Cheers" (something like that LOL) Anyway, I can't get the picture over here, but here's Diane's post explaining what's going on.

"This is not a great picture, but it was a cool thing to watch. The actor Jose Restrepo, who plays Sonny, (he is super!) played the matinee, but did not play the evening show. Anyway, as he was leaving the theater, he walked up to Taylor, I guess to say goodbye, and gave him a big ole bear hug. This shot was just before the bear hug."

Wish I could see the picture (better even get it!)

Tay4me · Veteran Member

DogsandBirds wrote:
azure wrote:

DogsandBirds -

There was another mention of Jose' and Taylor after the matinee on Sunday - and there's a picture with the post - if you want to take a look. (Unfortunately, it's an obstructed view - but you can still get the "vibe" of what's going on.) It's in the "Grease" thread on the Boogie, under the title "Taylor's Final Night, Unexpected Tears and Cheers" (something like that LOL) Anyway, I can't get the picture over here, but here's Diane's post explaining what's going on.

"This is not a great picture, but it was a cool thing to watch. The actor Jose Restrepo, who plays Sonny, (he is super!) played the matinee, but did not play the evening show. Anyway, as he was leaving the theater, he walked up to Taylor, I guess to say goodbye, and gave him a big ole bear hug. This shot was just before the bear hug."

Wish I could see the picture (better even get it!)

Judy · Senior Member

Tay4me,you rock ! D&B will be so happy !

Tay4me · Veteran Member

Judy wrote:
Tay4me,you rock ! D&B will be so happy !

I remembered where I saw it and went and made a copy.

BBS420 · Guru

Tay4me wrote:
Judy wrote:
Tay4me,you rock ! D&B will be so happy !

I remembered where I saw it and went and made a copy.

*sigh* your avi is staring at me.

DogsandBirds · Guru

First, thank you very much, Tay4me for bringing over the picture for me. Second, thanks to Azure for making me aware of it. It makes me smile. Jose is a very real person and so is Taylor. Talented but not putting on airs as if they are better than the rest of the world. He genuinely likes Taylor and wanted to say so long for now to Taylor. Who knows when their paths will cross again.

You can't see Jose's face, but the body language tells the whole story for the both of them; no caption necessary.

Thanks again.

-- Edited by DogsandBirds at 03:08, 2008-09-13

Tay4me · Veteran Member

DogsandBirds wrote:
First, thank you very much, Tay4me for bringing over the picture for me. Second, thanks to Azure for making me aware of it. It makes me smile. Jose is a very real person and so is Taylor. Talented but not putting on airs as if they are better than the rest of the world. He genuinely like Taylor and wanted to say so long for now to Taylor. Who knows when their paths will cross again.

You can't see Jose's face, but the body language tells the whole story for the both of them; no caption necessary.

Thanks again.

I think it's a very "telling" photo!

Tay4me · Veteran Member

After Taylor's last performance.

Judy · Senior Member

Tay4me,That's a gorgeous shot,thanks for posting it !

Tay4me · Veteran Member

Judy wrote:
Tay4me,That's a gorgeous shot,thanks for posting it !

I wish I was the one to have been there to take it!

-- Edited by Tay4me at 03:43, 2008-09-13

-- Edited by Tay4me at 03:43, 2008-09-13

Judy · Senior Member

II know what you mean,I love Taylor in the black coat with the white shirt !

cochem · Newbie

DogsandBirds wrote:

First, thank you very much, Tay4me for bringing over the picture for me. Second, thanks to Azure for making me aware of it. It makes me smile. Jose is a very real person and so is Taylor. Talented but not putting on airs as if they are better than the rest of the world. He genuinely likes Taylor and wanted to say so long for now to Taylor. Who knows when their paths will cross again.

You can't see Jose's face, but the body language tells the whole story for the both of them; no caption necessary.

Thanks again.

-- Edited by DogsandBirds at 03:08, 2008-09-13

DogsandBirds, it gets better......here is a Vimeo video of the Jose/Taylor HUG at 1:19....courtesy of Candy on the Boogie Board......ENJOY!!

http://vimeo.com/1693547?pg=embed&sec=1693547

-- Edited by cochem at 05:25, 2008-09-13

Jewell · Veteran Member

Tay4me wrote:
Judy wrote:
Tay4me,That's a gorgeous shot,thanks for posting it !

I wish I was the one to have been there to take it!

-- Edited by Tay4me at 03:43, 2008-09-13

-- Edited by Tay4me at 03:43, 2008-09-13

Tay4me that picture you have as your avi is the sexiest one I've seen. Gorgeous!!!!!

Tay4me · Veteran Member

cochem wrote:
DogsandBirds wrote:

First, thank you very much, Tay4me for bringing over the picture for me. Second, thanks to Azure for making me aware of it. It makes me smile. Jose is a very real person and so is Taylor. Talented but not putting on airs as if they are better than the rest of the world. He genuinely likes Taylor and wanted to say so long for now to Taylor. Who knows when their paths will cross again.

You can't see Jose's face, but the body language tells the whole story for the both of them; no caption necessary.

Thanks again.

-- Edited by DogsandBirds at 03:08, 2008-09-13

DogsandBirds, it gets better......here is a Vimeo video of the Jose/Taylor HUG at 1:19....courtesy of Candy on the Boogie Board......ENJOY!!

http://vimeo.com/1693547?pg=embed&sec=1693547

-- Edited by cochem at 05:25, 2008-09-13

That was very nice. Too bad the guy had to walk in front of the camera right at the wrong time.

Tay4me · Veteran Member

Judy · Senior Member

Thanks cochem and tay4me,you guys are awesome !

Kentucky Woman · Veteran Member

Tay4me wrote:
DogsandBirds wrote:
azure wrote:

DogsandBirds -

There was another mention of Jose' and Taylor after the matinee on Sunday - and there's a picture with the post - if you want to take a look. (Unfortunately, it's an obstructed view - but you can still get the "vibe" of what's going on.) It's in the "Grease" thread on the Boogie, under the title "Taylor's Final Night, Unexpected Tears and Cheers" (something like that LOL) Anyway, I can't get the picture over here, but here's Diane's post explaining what's going on.

"This is not a great picture, but it was a cool thing to watch. The actor Jose Restrepo, who plays Sonny, (he is super!) played the matinee, but did not play the evening show. Anyway, as he was leaving the theater, he walked up to Taylor, I guess to say goodbye, and gave him a big ole bear hug. This shot was just before the bear hug."

Wish I could see the picture (better even get it!)

This picture was great to see. When Sonny came up to Taylor I was standing right in front of them. Taylor was autographing a couple of things for me. Sonny's arm is across my face, but baby, I was there. I know Taylor will miss all his friends that he made while performing in Grease.

Thanks to everyone on this board for being so helpful and kind. I love this board. I do not plan to disappear either. Entering this board will keep me up on what is happening in Grease. I hope to return to New York after the first of the year. I love New York. I love the play "Grease". Kristen and I got to meet also. A friend of mine arranged it for me. She is a lovely young lady and is as cute as a button. She will be staying on until January. Kristen, if you come in on this board I want to tell you thank you. Showing me around the backstage area leaves me with a lot of great memories. An old Kentucky gal doesn't get backstage often.

"Grease Is The Word"

-- Edited by Kentucky Woman at 02:41, 2008-09-14

Kentucky Woman · Veteran Member

Memories!

Rhinestone Cowboy! Taylor likes his new cowboy hats. This is new one.

Close up and personal. I love Taylor Hicks.

Good-Bye City Lights, Green Acers here I come!

-- Edited by Kentucky Woman at 02:38, 2008-09-14

-- Edited by Kentucky Woman at 02:39, 2008-09-14

Aragall · Senior Member

Kentucky Woman, these are great pictures. Kirsten Wyatt is such a little doll. You two look really cute together.

andee · Veteran Member

glorioski wrote:
Why is henrysmom here pretending to be 2 people? Oh yeah. Dumb question. Thats what chrolls do best. You should pick out one or the other and stick with it. You chrolled around as henrysmom 4 a long time. You probably should just stick with that name. Stockardfan is just like henrysmom. You dont even try to make them different. Theyre both stuck up posers. Id just ditch stockardfan and be henrysmom. It a shame you lower yourself to hang out with jove & her imaginary friends. Sometimes you almost seem nice and even human. They drag you down into trolldom. . KarenP, I dont have anything to say about you other than your attitude is even nastier than jovis. Jovi and all the other characters rolled up into Deb. How many of the new names that are on the member list here belong to you. Its really pathetic how youre trying to make us believe you have all these people following you around. Just like the way you comment on your own blogs as 7 or 8 different nutz. What did poor chris daughtry ever do to get stuck with you 3. Chicaboom, poser taylor fan. We might as well stamp chroll on your behind too.

LMAO. It's important to laugh at pure ridiculousness sometimes. It's equally as funny as the hypocrisy of a person who, with 987562 different names, and pretending to be a whacko Taylor fan, (whacko, yes, Taylor fan....not even close) continuously harassed people here, even picking out specific posters to harass again and again, while these posters ignored them time and again, but in vain because there was no end to the harassment until the name was finally banned. Yeah, nobody remembers that. As if.