Count me IN, Rog!
And I promise - no 10-minute-long Cajun stories this year. Actually,
I thought I might bring the ol' guitar and gross everybody out with my
off-key singing(?) !!! 8<{)
John (Old Fartz & TLS #37) Lieberman
rjohnson@friendlynet.com wrote:
>
> Today it is official - in spite of the perennial emcee switching
> tires, and the
> (current) lack of a sponsor (BFG politely declined, given the above) the
> 2000 version of the Nationals Talent Show will be Thursday night during
> our week in Topeka.
>
> History: Given that only 62(!) if the 1000+ expected participants
> will leave
> Topeka with 1st place trophies, and given that every driver and
> spectator
> in the place has SOME hidden talent, the show was created to recognize
> those who may not drive the absolute best, or have the latest/greatest
> car.
>
> This thing has been going on since 1987(?) and has created my fondest
> Nationals memories:
>
> Pat Washburn's songs, with a great musical back-up. . . . . .
> Phil Ethier's Pylon Dance
> Matt Murray's Top Ten Lists
> GH & Danielle with violin/piano duet
> The 'Real' RJ's comedy sketches
> Mari Clement's dress (can't recall what she did, however)
> Jimmy Stewart singing
> Charlie Davis 'Huck & Chuck' t-shirts, and the annual meeting sketch
> Joe Goeke and his annual videos
> Bryan Kinser's video
> John Lee's Cajun stories
> Bob Strange'annual stand-up entry - finally winning in 1999!
> Rich Fletcher's songs
> The Talent Show Band
> John Banks
> Bev Vach
> Bryon Short
> Ginna Blair
> Davie Looman
> the annual Team.Net act
>
> . . . . . and about a hundred more.
>
> This show, like autocrossing, is NOT a spectator event. Its success
> depends on the efforts of the participants. So let the creative
> juices flow, remembering of course that PG-13 is about the limit of
> good taste.
>
> Clearly for 2000, the SM crowd needs to demonstrate their desire
> to be a part of the Nationals by being a part of Thursday's
> entertainment.
> Mari Clements has promised a reprise. One of the un-official DTN
> requirements
> is to participate.
> Who else will volunteer?
>
> Contact me for a reserved spot on the stage, and to co-ordinate the
> necessary
> props. . . . . . . .
>
> Roger (Ohio) Johnson
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