Posted by: Joshua Moreaux on Tue, Nov 01 at 12:08:44 EST
Toured in: '00, '03
Well, well, well, Ms. TaKeesha....I just have one question. Tell me what the BIBLE say, about beatin' up people....using sledge hammers n' stuff...TELLL ME!!
I must agree with everything you had to say...concerning tour. When things got a little rough on the tour (and yes Lawd they did) all we had was laughter. It was the exact medicine we needed to pull us out of a rut. And I tell you, no matter how bad someone wanted to stay mad, once the laughter train started, they had no choice but to join in. I'm laughing right now, as I think about those times on the bus. What about the time y'all took it upon yourselves to start giving folks beat-downs as birthday gifts? And y'all thought y'all were gonna get to me, but I was hip to y'all lil game and I road in the van that morning!! Haaa!!
TaKeesha I just want you to know that I really appreciate all that you were to me on tour. Not only were you the best dance partner anyone could have (remember sitting on the steps...Ha!!) but you were also eye-to-eye with me when it came time for joking and being silly. Love you girl.....just don't put ya hands on me ( I had to get another Madea quote in there)
Mr. Derrick and Mrs. Tracy Wright...thank you all for what you have given to me in terms of words of encouragement and advice to improve my craft. Even though I don't talk to you guys much at all, I often think of how much of an inspiration you were to me. Derrick, I read your post and it just had me thinking. I mean, when you began to thank those who helped you along the way in TIB land, I was like, "Man....that's what it's all about." And it's like the baton just gets passed down year after year after year. Love y'all!!
Mr. Huey Gauthier...MY MENTOR....I just love you and appreciate you in every way. You don't have any idea, how many great things you've imparted into my life. When I hear people say that I remind them of you, or when I'm called a lil Huey..Ha!!...I feel honored. To be put in the same category as greatness....makes me feel honored.
Mr. Jones.....you ready for some more smothered pork chops and potato salad?? Love you like I love a hot link on Superbowl Sunday!!
To my tour members... --lil bit of 1999...2000....and 2003...it's great to hear all the wonderful things you all are doing keep it up.....and be blessed.....love y'all.
And last but definitely not least....Mr. Edwards....thank you for this new and exciting opportunity. I really appreciate it.
Phew....I feel you Takeesha....this was definitely alot (sorry for being so long). That's what happens when you don't post often.
Joshua
Posted by: Becca on Tue, Nov 01 at 13:13:54 EST
Toured in: 2000
Everyday I find out how small a world this really is.
Saturday afternoon while at the Airlift Tanker conference in Tennessee amongst the 200thousand people there I ran into none other than Mr. James Green! I was eating in one of the courtyards and this guy walked in and sat at a table across from me. I immediately thought wow he looks a lot like JAG... after about two minutes I had to go ask him.
That made my day to see a familiar face and big smile. It's always like home to have even a minute to share with this family.
Posted by: Frances Wright on Tue, Nov 01 at 14:57:17 EST
Toured in: 96
WALT- Thank you for that scripture!!
Take Care,
Frances
Posted by: Julie Little on Tue, Nov 01 at 16:42:52 EST
Toured in: none
Well! Hello TIB Family! ;-)
I am extremly excited to announce that I will once again be joining you at the WWTC! I am more than overly excited and honored to have this chance once again! Thank you so much!
For those that were there at WWTC 2001 with me and will be there helping or are also auditioning! I can't wait to see you again! and Good luck!
Take care!
until WW...
:-) Julie
Posted by: Andrea Falcher on Tue, Nov 01 at 17:13:03 EST
Toured in: 04
Hello Blue!
It's been a while since I posted (sounds like a confession). I want to send a special shout out to TIB 2004. I love and miss you guys. A BIG Congratulations to Kyle and his new wife & Toya and John on their marraige; keep God first, then each other and your union will be blessed.
J-Mel and Norm, it was good seeing you at Toya's Wedding.
J-Ballz - Where ya at?
Corey and Tonio - keep reaching for the stars...if you need anything, I'm here.
Hyphen - Sorry, for the call back...charge it to my mind and not my heart...talk to you soon
Errrn, Starr-a, CJ, K-Dub...I can't wait to see you at WWTC 05.
Stacy and Christian- Congrats
Matt D - I think I may have that picture...I'll let you know.
Walt - Thanks...you are right on target and this was something I needed. God has a way of sending you messages just when you need it.
Glo B- I miss you and will see you in a couple of days.
Derrick - you always know how to make a sister cry...
CAPS - thanks for all the hard work and dedication in keeping the TIB program alive
LC - it was good seeing you girl...don't be a stranger
Big Scott, Artri, Brian R., Maggie, AJ, Dean, Mark F., Frank and Zody...Great seeing you guys
TIB 2005 - thanks for a great show; remember to lift each other up, make memories, and don't lose sight of the prize. See you on the Blue side.
Manny - it was great talking to you...stay strong and keep making it happen @ SFS.
Becca - Congrats...I know this is a special time for you...I will keep you in prayer...WWTC won't be the same without you and JAG.
JAG - "Oh where, Oh where have my cookies all gone; oh where oh where can they be?" What's up? "When Will I see you again" (okay, I know I'm not a singer...oh well)
Khalil - Congrats my brother. Keep representing and know that you're in my prayers...we all know what this program means to us; thanks for sharing your story.
Mr Edwards, Ms Jeri, Mr Jones...thanks for believing in me continuously and giving me the opportunity to excel.
Posted by: Andrea Falcher on Tue, Nov 01 at 17:16:26 EST
Toured in: 04
Christian - I forgot to tell you; I have tons of pictures. I'll copy them for you. Give time to get back from WWTC and I'll send them to you. LOL
Posted by: MONTE on Tue, Nov 01 at 18:12:58 EST
Toured in: 2001
KAHLIL---the man just sending out an early birthday wish, i miss telling you how to teach me how to load the truck..."DAWG". HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Posted by: Mel Ritz on Wed, Nov 02 at 00:08:03 EST
Toured in: 1998!
Hey Blue...
I'm honored to see everyone at WW next week! Having the opportunity to participate at WW is energizing and puts my focus back in check. Looking forward to helping out and reconnecting with everyone.
Thank you Chief and Jeri!
~Mel
Posted by: Andrea Falcher on Wed, Nov 02 at 09:01:19 EST
Toured in: 04
Alex - I didn't mean to forget you in my shout outs for Toya's wedding. You know it was great seeing you. Again, charge to my mind and not my heart. I have your camera, let me know where to send it.
I want to reach way back and send a shout out to Donna, Cenie, Lisa, Dave J, Critter, Mac "The Driver", Irma, Jerry K. and Yolie...How the Heck are ya?
Hey Goob...Hit a Sistah back. Are you gearing up for your move across the pond?
Rob - Good hearing from you. Get in touch with me; I'm checking in. I hope Honduras was ready for you.
Posted by: Kristin L Gwitt on Thu, Nov 03 at 16:40:49 EST
Toured in: 2002
ANGIE LONG - I love your guts! Miss you!
Everyone else! Start of tons of Happy Holidays!
Luv Kristin
Posted by: Francine on Thu, Nov 03 at 16:56:58 EST
Toured in: 88 & 89
Awwwwww... Thanks for hollerin' ANDREA. All is well with this octogenarian. How about YOU? What's new? ...& Since you've been in touch w/LINDA, how is SHE doin'? Hummm... Just in case she's out there:
HEY!... LINDA!.... You ole crazy GEN-whoopin', Osan street fightin' woman--How R U? //I didn't think ANTOINEs little legs could run so fast! Now... THAT was FUNNY!// :-)
Well, when y'all get a chance, send me an update email, would you? I'll close w/a little prayer, wishing you bundles of blessings! Thoughts of you guys warm my Heart. Honestly, Truly.
DUNKED--Not Sprinked--BLUE!
Posted by: Lety on Thu, Nov 03 at 17:19:57 EST
Toured in: 2003
Miss Glo please call me or e-mail. Thank you.
509.869.7798
Posted by: Marie Henry on Thu, Nov 03 at 23:41:57 EST
Toured in: 89os
Ahhhhh to be back in Blue land again. WWTC is just not the same animal it was in my day, (hehe, aint I gettin old) but Id love to be able to go anyway. Ah well to bad I can't. Sounds like lots of "family" is going to be in for the gathering. Man Life can get way to busy if I cant even visit the site more than once every two or three months.
Francine girl you may call yourself an octogenarian, but Im sure ya still look great. (Im thinking that when you are 100 you wont look 80 yet) I Love ya girl. I have a CD I need to send you, (ya know I still hate recording, rather have folks to sing to rather than a mic to sing at) Ill try to get it out to you in the next week.
So im sitting here at 1130 in the evening, watching two dogs sleep and listening to three kids snore (just kidding, they dont snore,.....much) and thinking about TIB. It doesnt seem like it was almost 19 years ago that a group of people got together, then Chief along with the rest of the staff really got us together.
LOL I almost made one of those OLD person statements, and said these kids today dont know how good they have it. lol Thing is I dont think we knew how good we had it at the time. Ahh well we do now.
Gotta send out lots of Blue Love to all those out there in cyber land from an old Brighter Shade. We may be a bit dimmer than we were on tour but dangit we still shine bright!!!!
Marie
Posted by: Katie and Cindy Palmer on Fri, Nov 04 at 01:01:02 EST
Toured in: 2001...the Magic
Kahlil... HAPPY BIRTHDAY "DOG" !!!
Posted by: Walt Teezy off the heezy fa'sheezy.... on Fri, Nov 04 at 10:46:40 EST
Toured in: 2001
Go
Go
Go
Go 'Shanti
Its ya Berf-day
We gonna part like it's ya berf-day
Happy Birthday Kahlil Ashanti Mustaffa Jabari Mutumbo Prince-Jahffie Shabazz Malik Muhammad Walton.... The third.
I got nothing but LOVE FOR YOU!
TIB COMICS make the world go round (and milk shoot out your nose on the bus!)
PEACE
Walt
Posted by: Ted Dodd on Sat, Nov 05 at 11:58:42 EST
Toured in: 83os/84ss
Just wanted to say hey to all the old timers at Eglin,,I'm down for a friends retirement,,38 years and over 11000 hours flight time...I know I want see any TIBers probobly but this place sure brings back 20 year ago memories..Hope WW does it's thing this week, Good Luck to all,,TD
Posted by: Erin on Sat, Nov 05 at 12:59:25 EST
Toured in: 2004
I'm getting on my plane to come to Worldwide in just a few hours! See you all there! :)
Errrrrrnnnn
Posted by: Darryl McEachin on Sun, Nov 06 at 01:53:25 EST
Toured in: '92, '03
Hello all,
Just wanted to say hi and that I truly wish I was gonna be there with you all at WWTC. My heart is in SA right now. Keep us in your prayers. Have fun but most of all know that what you do for the next couple of weeks has the potential to change a life forever. AFMDB, play hard and so funky that i can smell you over here! Everytime I play, I wish I was with you guys!
Blue love to all,
(the other brotha) DarrylM
Posted by: Chad on Sun, Nov 06 at 16:00:00 EST
Toured in: 2003
Hello Blue,
I just wanted to wish all the contestants coming to WW "Good Luck"
I wish i could be there, but my job would not allow.
Well I finished ALS on Friday night. I graduated now just waiting for January to put the stripe on. During the graduation I looked down at my TIB Ring and a tear came to my eye and I was so thankful for my BLUE FAMILY. I wasnt expecting it but I won The LEADERSHIP AWARD, DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE, & DRILL INSTRUCTOR AWARD. I am so thankful and blessed. Thank you to everyone who believed in me.
Mr Edwards thanks for giving me such an opportunity with this program. I am still applying skills daily that i learned while on tour.
2003-I love you and miss you all.
Takeesha...email me.....I miss ya boo!
Mr Jones.....Thanks for all your support and keeping me in line. I love you brother!
Have fun at WW, I hope to see TIB 05 when i come home in December!
Always Blue,
Chad
Posted by: concerned prior on Mon, Nov 07 at 07:39:21 EST
Toured in: yes
I had to do some internet searching to find exactly where the article was located and in doing so I came across another article from a civilian newspaper that wasn't as discreet as the Air Force Times. This particular article took a man's name, who literally gave his life to our program, and defamated it into something contradictory to everthing this man stands for and everything he taught us to stand for.
Mr Edwards, my prayers are with you and with Tops In Blue. You can bet your ass that I'll do anything I can, however small it may be. I refuse to let someone destroy something we all worked so hard to create without putting up a fight.
I encourage every prior from 1953 to the present to do the same--write your Congressman, Air Force Times, Uncle Sam, Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny--anyone that will listen. It's time for all of us once again to dig down deep give something back to BLUE. Many of us are who, where and what we are today because we're BLUE. It's time to Make It Happen....it's the 6th show in a row, we haven't showered in two days, nor slept in two days and it's showtime!!!! Let's do what we do.
God Bless each of us and God Bless Tops In Blue
TRUE BLUE,
"concerned prior"
~jai~
Jamie Montgomery
2002/2004
Posted by: jai on Mon, Nov 07 at 07:41:06 EST
Toured in: 02/04
I'm not the "concerned prior" that posted the link.......
Posted by: Ian on Mon, Nov 07 at 09:04:58 EST
Toured in: 02
Now this article is total horse ass. We had plenty of chances to go to church. I just chose to go to the Coliseum instead, or see the Eifel Tower. I wonder if he chose to do the same? I mean, honestly, I would have rather been in church than lifting some towers, but I am not going to just bounce on my teammates...well maybe to go to the bathroom for 2 hours and catch up on my sleep, but not to this extreme. It upsets me a lot to see this article out there.
Andrew, dude...WTF? We told you how many times at WW. They told you how many times at staging. Didn't Mr. Edwards ask you in the interview if your religion is going to conflict with the tour?
Did you miss something on tour? This was a year to be selfless. The very point of religion in the first place, and now the very mission of why we go out to the places we go, to touch all the peoples lives, you may take that away.
I remember when we went into Uzbekistan...correct me if I am wrong Rodney, there was this young A1C who was very depressed, being away from his unfaithful wife and deployed for this long time had him very very upset. It turned out that this guy played a little guitar and his first shirt came to us and asked if we would let him play a little during teardown. We might have saved this guy's life. All I remember is his smile afterwards. Once again, we MIGHT have SAVED this guy's life. Now, if TIB disappears. Who is going to be there next time? So selfish. I am truly disapointed.
Now yes, Mr.Edwards can be a little bold and brash sometimes and I have heard that in past years he was a lot harder. But our uniforms are considered official. If you are not supposed to wear the shirt, take it off...or make it not visible. You said you could see the shirt...and on top of that, you were in the freakin' desert dude. To take this extreme, you all went to Iraq right? You all went to extremist muslim countries. Not against religion here but it could be risky to have a religious shirt out there. If you could see it in Qatar and nobody mentioned it, then is it possible you would have forgot to take it off in ummm a lot more dangerous country? Who knows, but rules are rules. Whether it be a plain white tshirt or a LDS shirt. Oh, and thank you for defending my right to say this too.
You missed the point. Gimme' my ring back.
Do you have that other link Jamie?
Posted by: Tony on Mon, Nov 07 at 13:14:28 EST
Toured in: 2003
Posted by: Tony on Mon, Nov 07 at 13:26:44 EST
Toured in: 2003
To all,
i am appalled to hear what has happened. i cannot believe that anyone who worked so hard to get where they are and understood what the progam means to everyone who has, and is currently, serving in the military would do what they did. it seems to me that this person doesn't fully understand what Tops in Blue really is and why we uphold the rules of the Air Force to a higher standard than other members of the service. i might not have always agreed with what was going on, but i NEVER once spoke my mind to anyone outside of the group. i don't know if i come across as a person who takes direction very well, but i have so much respect for Tops in Blue and every single person who has been and currently affiliated with the program that i would like to sit down with this person and talk with them as to why they did what they did, but i know how my emotions sometimes get heated, so i will not. i hope every prior knows that the year i was priveledged to tour with this great group has truly changed my life in so many ways that i don't have room to list it all here.
if anyone would like to comment on my remarks, i ask that you do in my e-mail, if you do not agree with anything i have said.
to all at World Wide. I hope this year is better than any year before. good luck.
Tony
2003 Truck Driver
'Got 'er did'
"I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me" Philipians 4:13
Posted by: Ian on Mon, Nov 07 at 13:29:03 EST
Toured in: 02
From the write of the article....................................
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Actually sir, I've found out a lot of information about Airman Howells that needs to be reported, but I am awaiting results of the investigation. I will write an article if they are either positive or negative. Given the response from several who know Airman Howells, he was not completely forthcoming with me. I talked to several sources for the article and even gave the Air Force a chance to respond, although they did not say much. I would like to do another article as soon as possible, but getting anyone to talk on the record about it has been impossible. It is not my intention to ruin the TIB name. If you would like to talk on the record or know of anyone else who would, please let me know. I am leaving for Iraq on Dec. 1 so I would like to do a follow up article as soon as possible.
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She is willing to listen...
Posted by: Ian on Mon, Nov 07 at 14:49:34 EST
Toured in: 02
You are absolutely right. I did speculate as to what he said. And for that I sincerely apologize for what I said. It is unfortunate that this story did leak, but who gets the shaft in the long run? TIB does. I have no hard feelings, maybe this will all blow over. Fo'get about it.
Posted by: Tony on Mon, Nov 07 at 16:39:26 EST
Toured in: 2003
i have a question. if A1C Howell had a problem with Mr. Edwards, did he approach Mr. Edwards and try to resolve the issue? if he did not, then he is just as wrong. i agree that i have not heard the entire story and if anyone was offended by what i said earlier, then for that i am sorry, my intention was not to "smear" any PERSON. one thing everyone has to understand is that the media just tries to get people to read their story. they don't care how they go about doing it. if they hurt people, they don't care. the media is not required to apologize about anything they print, unless they (the editor) deem fit. the American public doesn't really care about the rest of the story either. they just read (and believe) what the media puts out there. let me give you an example of what i mean: how many people know of the Scion? it is a car that Toyota has started to produce. 70% of people in the public don't know about a Scion, because Toyota has chosen not to advertise it through the media. see my point? the media only cares about ratings. if you don't let the media aware of things, they have nothing to report so they will find another avenue to exploit.
i hope that helps. i know i don't always make sense, so if you have questions, just ask.
Tony
2003
Posted by: ~jai~ on Mon, Nov 07 at 18:04:50 EST
Toured in: 02/04
To Concerned '05 member and TO ALL:
On a personal note, I don't feel that this is the forum to say "Mr. Edwards made him do this or that", nor is it the forum to post A1C Howells' email. Two reasons:
Andrew is still a human being, he deserve respect as a human and right now there are a lot of us furious priors who may or may not email him with their personal opinions and further make our program look bad. How would it look in the NEXT AF Times to see that 50 TIB members sent "hate mail" to the already "so-called discriminated" A1C Howell.
Second, it pains me to hear from a CURRENT TOUR MEMBER that Mr. Edwards gave Andrew an ultimatum. As my brother, Ian, said; Mr. Edwards, as well as other priors made it clear on numerous occasions what was to be expected well before tour. There have been people in the past who were medically sent home, got better and came back the next year. But these people didn't talk about what we do on the road. For the story to "leak", as it was put, someone had to have told someone else.
Granted, I don't know the whole story, and quite honestly, don't care to know. What I DO know is that TOPS IN BLUE was attacked. I think we, as priors, need to think about the things we type on this board, as it is a public forum. Sometimes we may think we're defending BLUE, but rather, we're attacking someone who the press has already made out to be a victim. We, as priors, know the deal. I recommend, as I said before, writing your own congressman or perhaps contact your local PA.
Thanks for you time and once again, God Bless Blue
~jai~
Posted by: Courtney and Starr Johnson on Mon, Nov 07 at 19:45:50 EST
Toured in: 03/04
Jamie, first of all, there is no reason for you to feel any pain thinking that a CURRENT TEAM MEMBER put that post on the board. Everyone knows that this is the first day of the WWTC after the opening ceremonies AND every post has a time stamp. Those posts were at 1427 and 1503 EST making it an hour earlier in San Antonio. We personally attest that the current 2005 was in the Bob Hope Theater setting up the set for the performances this week. None of them have had the time to post on here in the last 24 hours. You can put that on the record.
Andrew, you have caused the TIB family a lot of pain from recent events by not being able to own up to a majority of issues, most recently being something as simple as posting on the board. We as priors have cried our tears and are joined together to get through this.
1 2 3 4!! HEY BLUE WHERE ARE YOU!!!
Courtney and Starr
(Reporting live from the WWTC 2006 in San Antonio, TX)
Posted by: Chris Burch on Mon, Nov 07 at 22:37:45 EST
Toured in: 1998
Well okay folks, so this board yet again becomes ripe for abuse by those who lack the integrity enough to identify themselves as the authors of idle chatter. So here's the new rule...all anonymous posts get deleted. If I suspect people are posting under false names, I'll delete those, too. If it even looks fishy, I'll probably delete it, too, unless by some miracle I end up having the time verify the post with the author.
For all concerned citizens out there, everyone in AEF leadership is aware of the recent posts, and no one other than myself has had anything to do with any deletions that have or will occur from this bulletin board.
Chris Burch
--Webmaster (sheriff in these here parts)
Posted by: Bob Anderson on Tue, Nov 08 at 00:19:58 EST
Toured in: 1982 Winter
For all my tourmates in the winter tour of 1982 - MISS YOU!
I started as a young, frail kid in 1980, taken under T.A. Burrows wing. He told me I could be a contender. I guess he was right. I got 1st in 1980 and 1982.
After touring in 1982, I got out and got involved with ahigh tech career, leaving my real love behind - sort of.
About a year ago, I heard someone say "If you died tomorrow, what regrets would you have?" I answered "that I never took up performing profesionally". So that's what I'm doing now (I didn't give up my DAY JOB, however.. it pays VERY well!)
Just got done filming a few movies, including "Sin & Lyle" (www.infinitepictures.org), "Jake Lead" directed by Robert Evans' son, Josh., and you can see me as the mime in the ReMax commercials (for about one second!)
...and I'm just getting started!
Love you all!
Bob Anderson
Posted by: Vandilyn on Tue, Nov 08 at 00:40:08 EST
Toured in: Unforgetable- 88
TIB ......why fret????? Remember always,
THIS TOO, SHALL PASS !!
Jimmy....
Henry and I always have you and the family in our prayers, and...will see you one day soon. Keep the Faith. God Bless you.
Hey Percy, How are you ?
Mr.& Mrs. E- again, I repeat, " This too shall pass"
Vandilyn
Posted by: Kahlil on Tue, Nov 08 at 06:07:23 EST
Toured in: 94,95
Thanks for the birthday shouts. Walt, you know this mannn! Theres only a few TIB comedians so we gotta keep this thang spinnin! Congrats on your success man. Monty, I still have the log home plans. Gotta see it to dream it right? Katie P., I'm still alive and kicking, we'll call soon. WAY too much goin on.
In other news...
Its hard to sit back and read things like this. I completely agree with Chris Burch about deleting anonymous posts. Too many people (like Chris Burch and Bob Morrow) have worked too hard for too long to create and maintain this forum for us and if it continues to be abused it may not be around for long. People who refuse to use proper channels of communication have always been the ones who ruin it for everyone else. Everything else has been said already so I won't 'piggyback' because the feelings are obvious. I don't envy this kid whoever he is.
Messin with the wrong family dawg.
Making It Happen
Posted by: Ian on Tue, Nov 08 at 08:18:04 EST
Toured in: 02
And to piggyback on what Kahlil said. The word piggyback is no longer allowed on this site.
"knock, knock"
Posted by: Kahlil on Tue, Nov 08 at 08:47:20 EST
Toured in: 94,95
moo.
Posted by: jai on Tue, Nov 08 at 09:13:03 EST
MOO back atcha brotha!!!!
Posted by: Laura on Tue, Nov 08 at 10:01:40 EST
Toured in: 2004
Hi All,
Just a friendly reminder... get to the polls today or forego your right to complain about the elected officials for the next term!
Remember, if you don't vote, you effectively vote for whoever you don't want!
LR
Posted by: Becca on Tue, Nov 08 at 19:51:23 EST
Toured in: 2000
Thanks Chris!
Posted by: Corey M. Sims on Wed, Nov 09 at 01:23:49 EST
Toured in: 2004
Greetings to everyone. I miss you all very much. I hope things are going well with you all. Things here in LA are coming along pretty well. I finally got my headshots, and hopefully I'll be getting a job with a new production company within the next two weeks. So keep me on your minds.
Before I go I wanted to say
To the WW contestants: Good Luck
To Tom Edwards & Ms. Geri: Thank you so much
To Ed Jones: thank you for all your words of wisdom
To TIB 2004: I miss ya'll
To all TIB priors: keep bleeding blue
Corey
Posted by: Gerry (AKA: Formerly Baby G) on Wed, Nov 09 at 07:27:48 EST
Toured in: Nuf 4 1 life LOL
Dear Laura,
I love reading your witty posts! But I have one qusetion about your last one Maam (see above). So, what happens if we "don't want" either????? LOL. Is there a plan-C. (Hold me nose perhaps...eeeenie, meeeie, myyynie, moe????...luv ya much Blue but I gotta gooooo..(now)!
Best wishes to all the new TIB wannabies at WWTC this year! Be careful what you wish for, because you'll probably never work so hard in your entire life if you are fortunate enugh to get picked. Nothin' wrong wit a little hard work yall.
And to any and all priors up there at WWTC this year.....well,...yall know what ta do! Learn them youngin's right! LOL. They will be lookin' to us priors for leadership and guidance. So, always remember to REPRESENT! Because you are doin' it for all of us who cannot be there but wish were. We are with you in "spirit". Blue spirit! Go yall! Show em' watcha got!!!!(Have) LOL
Gerry
'86 n' '87os Blue peeps.
Thanks again "Dr. Laura"...fer droppin' da wiz-dom on 'em. How's school?
Posted by: Gerry (Formerly: Baby G) on Wed, Nov 09 at 07:43:34 EST
Toured in: Vote 4 ME!!!!
Laughs....!!!
P.S. Oh yeah, Laura, I forgot to also ask, Does "LR" stand for left or right????? LOL! Just kiddin' around....Maam! Your A-political centrist/moderate/independent/"no party affiliation" blue brother from the TIB "old-school" LOL
'80 somethin' TIB Alum!
Out like a "hanging chad"...but like the "Governator" "I'll be back.." --G = Goober-natorial LOL!!!!
Posted by: JD on Wed, Nov 09 at 23:48:20 EST
Toured in: Y2K
CALLING ALL PRIORS: I'm trying to remember the nursery rhyme vocal warm-up that TIB 2000 used at WWTC and on tour. I know it was used long before we used it and I can't remember it. Here's what I do know. The bass line is "humpty dumpty sat on a wall, humpty dumpty had a great fall. All the kings horses and all the kings men couldn't put humpty back together again." Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
Love Ya BLUE,
JD
Posted by: Lola Ross on Thu, Nov 10 at 10:37:30 EST
Toured in: 2000
JD,
If you can get a hold of Paige via e-mail or even Sarah, I think that they were the ones who taught it to us. I wish I could remember it. It was a fun warm-up.
Miss you bro! Same goes for all of 2000.
Good luck to all the WWTC 2006 contestants.
Bill Middleswart, if you read this, give a call when you can, OK? Or shoot me a message and let me know when a good time would be to call you.
Miss ya
Lola
Posted by: Becca on Thu, Nov 10 at 10:48:04 EST
Toured in: 2000
JD - I remember how it goes. If you haven't already gotten it from someone else give me a call c:509-435-6425 / DSN 657-5629
Posted by: Aaron Kelley on Thu, Nov 10 at 15:05:08 EST
Toured in: 1998
Chris Burch......."The new sheriff in these here parts?" I'm sorry I laugh every time I read it.
Anyway, just wanted to let everyone know that I'm ETS'ing on 28 Nov. I've had all the "Very Special" fun that I can handle for 9 years. I would like to hear from some of you who've crossed into the civilian world though, hell I'd like to hear from some of you who haven't. Anyway, lots of stuff has went on and I miss you all.
Well I need to get back to selling my house "yea".
Aaron
PS.....Maggie "In My Countries" Rolling, it was good talking to you a few weeks ago. Glad to hear things are going so well for you and your family.
Posted by: monte on Thu, Nov 10 at 20:37:32 EST
Toured in: 2001
WORLDWIDE STAFF/TIB
OK i said to call me if you need help, recruiting school got stout and my priorities got a little twisted, plz call if TIB needs help on this long weekend, can work from friday-monday breaking for our study groups when needed.
Monte
801-589-0037
Posted by: Tonie Dickerson on Fri, Nov 11 at 07:08:39 EST
Toured in: 2002
Good luck to all WWTC 06!!!!!!! I hope all of your dreams came true the moment you hit the stage :)
Posted by: Agena Davis on Fri, Nov 11 at 09:55:00 EST
Toured in: none
Happy Veterans' Day to my favorite veterans!
Thank you for serving our country and
Thank you for entertaining our Airmen and their families!
God bless you!
Gena
Posted by: JAG on Fri, Nov 11 at 17:12:56 EST
Toured in: Magic 95 FM
Hello to all my TIB family and friends.
WWTC 06 is preparing to kick of the first night of performances. Best wishes to all the contestants and future TIBers as you embark on this journey.
Thanks to Air Force Entertainment for allowing me to be a part of this great program.
Mr. Edwards, thanks for the opportunity to be a part of this great family. I wouldn't trade the experience. I wish you and Ms. Linda all the best.
To the entire staff of Air Force Entertainment, thanks for the great job you all do.
I love all my brothers and sisters, but I have to give a special shout out to my TIB Magic 95 FM brothers and sisters. Great seeing Donna and Jim. I look forward to seeing you next week Aaron.
Much love to everyone
JAG
p.s. No, you're not getting any cookies Mr. Walker and Matt Chambers!...LOL
Posted by: Paige Oatis on Fri, Nov 11 at 19:22:26 EST
Toured in: THe Best 2000!
JD- I Think I remember most of it give me a call at my new # 314-517-7805 or e-mail me. pgluvs2sing4u07@yahoo.com
I pray that TIB comes throuh this bigger and better than ever. Just incase you weren't sure, sometimes negative media turns out to be the best thing that could have happened to someone. Who knows what this will do for TIB. God Bless the program & all people included!
Posted by: Dan Morehead on Sat, Nov 12 at 00:31:57 EST
Toured in: 98
Aaron Civ life is not that bad! I've been doing it for 6 years! Mel can't get away from WWTC can you. Congrats Maj.Burch What ever happened to the button break away pants! Later!
Still treating them like people!
Dan
Posted by: LaToya on Sat, Nov 12 at 13:07:09 EST
Toured in: 04
I just wanted to say thanks for everyone who came to the wedding! A special thanks to Andrea. Starr, Alex, Jamell and your mom, Ed, Ms. Glo and Norm and fam. It meant so much to me that yall would want to be a part of that special day. I had fun doing the seven step in my gown, hey if you can dance with TIB you can DANCE in ANYTHING! (piece of cake. Andrean and Starr without yall I would have lost my sanity. You really came through for me with running around for me and setting up EVERYTHING! Yall kept me calm and told me not to worry about anything and I love yall with all my heart. You too are truly real friends. Alex, you always know how to make me feel worth of my self by telling me how much I inspire you. I'm so glad that you played in my wedding. You are trully a talented and good spirited person. Don't worry I can see it in your eyes. I miss you all and yall are welcome to come see me in Germany. Thanks Ed and Ms. Glo for suprising me I didn't expexct that at all, I know how busy your schedules are. That just proves to me the wonderful people that you are I am inspired by the both of you and could only hope to be as strong and driven as you both.
The photos can be viewed at:
www.nowitsforever.com/
just click under weddings and you will see John and LaToya.
I love you all!
2004: I miss yall!
2005: Keep it up!
WWTC: Leave knowing that you couldn't have done anything better, than what you did! Good Luck!
LaToya Floyd
Posted by: Tommy Mason on Sun, Nov 13 at 15:40:49 EST
Toured in: can't remember
BOB, I knew that was you!! I told my wife that I knew you and she dismissed me the same as when I said I knew that guy in the Temptations. I see that commercial about 10 times a day NEXT!!!.
Hey Blue World, I'm looking for a female vocalist for my band. Gregg Jordan and I are doing things here in Tampa, but we need a TIB vocalist ASAP. If any of you know female priors that is stationed at Macdill please have them call me at (813) 909-5372 or 689-3095 My email is tmason5861@aol.com You can check out my press package on gigmaster.com
Tommy
Posted by: Becca on Sun, Nov 13 at 20:34:02 EST
Toured in: 2000
LaToya, when I read your post about your wedding pictures I was curious why you'd put pics on a site called "no wits forever" I thought maybe it was a joke. It took about an hour before I realized it read "now it's forever"....
Maybe a little scatterbrained tonight but I love you blue!
Love, hugs and smiles, Becca
Posted by: Kyle on Mon, Nov 14 at 07:53:49 EST
Toured in: 04
Miss Glo Please email me. koolcat98_2000@yahoo.com
thanks Kyle
Posted by: Aaron Duerk (aka Sugarbear) on Mon, Nov 14 at 19:09:11 EST
Toured in: 97,98
$4.00 MISCELANIOUS FINE for me please..... I believe that Alex and Mark are a couple dollars short this week, so I'll pitch in from my retirement. Hope the world of blue is grand, and if anyone has a couple of three chip cameras laying around...hook this brotha up. Blue Love to all. Aaron "Stinky" Duerk
Posted by: Walt on Tue, Nov 15 at 02:17:22 EST
Toured in: 2001
I can't remember who all won tonight but congrats!... but for the PRIORS in the house all you need or really want to know is this...
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Please welcome Mr. Brian Byrd to the GOLDEN ROGER family!
For all you've done to make all us sound and look good, it is truly a deserving award and regonition for you.
Much RESPECT Brian!
TECHS RULE!
*** Okay, here is a quick shout out list.
I always forget to give a big ole hug to my right hand "person" who calms me down, keeps me focus, and ensures that I have everything during all 3 shows! KERRI! You are the quentisential bomb and I mean that. For 3 years now, you've been by my side through thick and thin... good jokes and bad jokes... cussings on the clear com and praises...wait, those didn't come over clear com. (I did get them though!)
Kerri, thanks for everything you do for me. You don't know how good it feels to see your face as I come off stage intro an act.
Whenever, wherever!
I want to end here, so I don't get put into that "Baby G" Book writing posts... but let me say, ALL THE TECHS RULE!!
We wouldn't be NATHIN' without you!
Respect!
Walt
Posted by: Chris Burch on Tue, Nov 15 at 02:27:51 EST
Toured in: 1998
Hot off the press...the results of this year's Worldwide Talent Contest:
Dance:
1) Shiloh Pogue
2) Erin McLoughlin
Specialty:
1) Bethany Schwartzkoph
2) Breona Rancher
Instrumental:
1) John Del Valle
2) Nolan Wright
Male Vocal:
1) Bryce Zabric
2) Geoffrey Stirrup
Female Vocal:
1) Danielle Hughes
2) Tenisia Jones
Best of Show:
Bethany Schwartzkoph
Golden Roger:
Brian Bird
Posted by: Gerry (AKA: Formerly Baby G) on Tue, Nov 15 at 09:53:17 EST
Toured in: Its all a blurr!
Hey Shug ('97 'n '98),
What's a "3-chip camera" bro?????
Gerry
'86 n' '87os peeps
P.S. Man I just had onna them "Disc" camera back in '86! LOL! Can't even find a place to get more prints made from those tiny little negs on a wheel! LOL. Now they give the casts a whole CD (scrap-book) compilation! Too cool! Technology can be a good thing! Matt '04 gave me a copy of his! Nice stuff '04 team! Be proud! I'm proud of you all! Glad I had a chance to interact! '06, I heard about the McGuire cancellation! Lucky for me, cause I was outta town that week anyway. So I'll be seein' yall in March I reckon! And from what I'm hearin' the intel says there should be at least three....count 'em 1,2,3!!!.....TIB prior drummers there to meet, greet, and help complete (teardown) wit my 'new Blue peeps.
P.P.S.
Justb saw the new movie "Jarhead" for the 2nd time yall with a friend. Pretty good yall! Great sound track! Made to USAF look pretty darn good too! Go "Zoomies"!!!! Can't go nowhere without the air support yall! Remember to thank your pilots '05 every chance you get! Specially in "Greenland!" Cause that's how we do it in Blueland ----G out...like "T.O." (Terell Owens in the 11th hour of the season!). It's all about the TEAM spirit yall! Can't win with egos! Check all that nonsense at the door '06! Its like basic training comradery only you get to bond for a WHOLE YEAR! And you absolutely CAN'T survive the journey without the team's support. FAMILY from staging to final banquet! Can I get an update (FYI/newsflash) from any prior peeps at worldwide? Know yall are pretty busy with the hectic schedule 'n what not....but we'd love ta hear how things are progressing. When you have a second or two! Somebody needs to start up a site just for Worldwide! I can see it now! "Past WWTC's", and the lineup for the current contestants repleat with bios of each performer etc. That would be such a cool thing for those of us who can't make it all the way to Texas each year due to factors beyond our control. In a word, if you can't bring all the priors to WWTC, then we could bring WWTC to THEM!!! There's a project for some ambitious IT tech- savy person among us. Just a thought Blue! Anyone in favor of such an idea can send me feedback at my e-mail address (click on my name above).
Go my Blue "zoomie" brethren! Miss all a yall soooooo much! Can't wait till March to get my annual teardown fix! Bring yer game faces '05. Get some yall!
Posted by: Naybu on Tue, Nov 15 at 13:59:00 EST
Toured in: '93
Hey, Blue!!! Man, am I sad I missed Worldwide this year. Good news is I'm getting a lot more acting experience, so although I missed it, this kinda keeps me in the game. Got two more plays coming up between now and the end of the year. I'm excited. Anyways, wanted to congratulate everyone who competed in Worldwide Talent Contest 2006, especially, Tenisia and Breona. That means y'all went home and did some homework. That's how you do it!! Best wishes to everyone who will be waiting for a call to get on the bus. Whatever happens, never give up on your dreams. If this is not your year, hit it harder next year. God Bless to '05. Keep it goin'!
Chief & Mrs. E., your impact has been felt by thousands upon thousands, and your legacy will forever be part of who we all are. Much love and respect to you both.
AFE Staff (Ed, Jeri, Barry, Glo, Terri, Matt, Bob, El Capitan), love you guys. Can't wait to work with you again soon.
LaToy Floyd-Congratulations again, Baby-Girl! Sounds like y'all had a great time. Wish I could've been there to be a witness........HALLELUJAH!!! LOL!!!
I'm out!
Naybu
Posted by: ~jai~ on Tue, Nov 15 at 16:17:56 EST
Toured in: 02/04
JDV!!!!!! Get em bruh! You mean, you didn't rap????
Congrats to Brian Byrd as well.
~jai~
Posted by: Kristin L Gwitt on Tue, Nov 15 at 16:24:16 EST
Toured in: 2002
JDV: Hey boy! Congrat's I bet you ruled down there!
Angie Long: Know that I am thinking about u while you are gone and I miss you terribly!
Ian: Be strong for her
Rodney: I enjoyed every moment of our conversation the other night. I am so proud of you and your success, I knew you had something brewing up in that head of yours. Hope to see you soon:)
2002: I hope that you all are doing well I was thinking about our show the other night and it made me smile.
WWTC: I am sure this year was amazing, I can hardly wait to see the next show:)
v/r
Kristin G
Posted by: nolan wright on Tue, Nov 15 at 19:47:18 EST
Toured in: none
First of I want to say thanks again to all the help from the staff, currents and priors. (and for putting up with the questions ...LOL) I could never put a price on everything that I’ve learned this week. I don't even know the sax player I was when I came in. I improved dramatically in 9 days which blows me away. But I feel that one of the most important things I learned was to stop caring about what people thought of me. It is an easy thing to say "ok I don't care what others think" but it’s a whole nother story to do it. I felt like on the dance night was when I truly stopped caring. I don't believe I could have given it my all if I was worried about what people thought about my dancing. And yes I’m laughing about it too. I feel as though I have a new confidence and that I’m no longer in a box. There is no way that the Nolan that arrived on Sun would have ever got up and done the "Nolan" at a banquet with my parents there. LoL... All in all I had a blast and I’ll be awaiting the verdict.
WWTC 2006:Runner up instrumentalist!! :)
Posted by: Gerry (AKA: Formerly Baby G) on Wed, Nov 16 at 07:27:51 EST
Toured in: WWTC o r TIB?
Oh yeah,
Forgot to give my congrats to MSgt. Brian Byrd for receiving (earning) the mother of all awards...the Golden Rog! Roger THAT "ahhhight" (allright!) You techies outta all be proud! You know I'm behing you all! 2-year staging man myself! LOL....so I love and appreciate the techies for all they do.
The unsung heros of TIB yall! Rarely seen but always felt! Always there and takin' care of biz to make us all look and sound poifect!!! That's the word!
G out...scootin' like "Scooter" L.
P.S. Ever seen an audio tech low-crawl an entire TIB outdoor stage???? LOL Ihave ...back in the day! And I know '04 has too! LOL! Some things never change! And shouldn't! That's the way we do it in Blueland. Ruthlessly efficient...by any means necessary.
Posted by: Tammie Montgomery on Wed, Nov 16 at 07:56:43 EST
Toured in: mom 02/04`
Congrats Mr. Byrd! Hated missing world wide this year. Sure did miss everyone. La Toya, What a beautiful wedding. Your pics were great! May God richly bless your marriage..
Miss everyone bunches
Momma MOntgomery
Posted by: Francine on Wed, Nov 16 at 09:27:49 EST
Toured in: 88!!!! & 89 :-)
'88 in the house!!! (A couple a times!)
Love you BRIAN, Congratulations!
Posted by: JDV (not Jay-Z) on Wed, Nov 16 at 09:34:33 EST
Toured in: 2003
Thanks to everyone for the congratulations on the Roger. I appreciate it. I didn't come in expecting to win anything. I just came to do what I could and left it all out there on the stage. The Roger was the result and it's an honor.
WWTC was great this year. I have a ton of new friends. Team 4 rocks and came right! Team 4, I love you guys and, hopefully, we'll be seeing each other at staging.
I'd like to thank Mr. Edwards for giving me the opportunity to compete this year. This year's competition has become a milestone for me musically and personally. I appreciate the experience. Thank You.
Lastly, I thank AFMDB for opening my eyes up to Boogie Oogie Oogie. I never even heard of the song until I heard you guys do it. It was a bit of a bold move to try and stomp on you guys' territory by picking that song. But, I figured, if you're gonna come, come big, right? I hope I did it justice for you guys. Thanks a lot to the most funky band on the planet. DMAC, I missed you man...I wish you were there.
Well, I guess that's all. Like the rest of the contestants, I'm anxious to see the results of this year's competition. God Bless.
JDV (not Jay-Z)
TIB 2003
Audio
Posted by: Naomi on Wed, Nov 16 at 10:07:22 EST
There aren't enough moments or words to express my deepest thanks to everyone for the opportunity to be a part of WWTC this year. I had the BEST time of my life!! To those I didn't get the chance to personally say thank you to, please know how greatful I am. Your support, kind words, and constant guidance was deeply appreciated. Thank you for bringing my dreams one step closer to reality!! I learned so much from you all. Thank you everyone!! To the contestants, I'm so proud of you!! You all did a fantastic job!! I was very impressed with each performance!! Good luck to everyone. I can't wait to see the fantastic team that comes from all the wonderful and talented people I had the pleasure of getting to know!! I'll never forget the experience I had a WWTC. I finally felt like I had found my place and that I belonged. I could go on and on about the amazing experience I had, but I'll close in saying thank you once again to everyone!! Please stay in touch. God Bless!!
Posted by: Tenisia Jones on Wed, Nov 16 at 12:10:23 EST
Well World Wide has finally come to an end. It was hard work but I had a blast and met a lot of wonderful people. I just want to take this time to say Thank you to all my team leaders, all the priors and all of Team 2 for all the encouragement and support. I could not have been placed with a better group of people. Mr. Edwards thank you so much for once again allowing me to come back and try again. I truly appriciate all that you have done for this program and all that you are going to do. Mr. Jones, you told me in March what I needed to do, and I did them. Thank you for taking the time to tell those of us that didn't make it then, how to be ready for Nov. Mr. Best, thank you for the song. How we were on the same page with that I guess we'll never know. It must be a Scorpio thang! To all the contestants, good luck! You are all in my prayers! We worked very hard this year and gave them a show. You all were wonderful and very talented. Regardless to what our fate is with Tops in Blue, never doubt your talent or be discouraged. Every last one of you are amazing! But it's not enough for me to believe it. You have to believe it too. We are all waiting on the same phone call so no one is alone. And if any of us don't get that call, hydrate and press. Start working on new material for next year because it comes around so very fast! So best wishes to all of us! Keep your heards up and walk by faith not by sight! Cause you never know....Anything can happen.
God Bless,
Tenisia Jones
Posted by: Francine on Wed, Nov 16 at 14:22:52 EST
Toured in: 88!!! & 89 :-)
88ss in the house, again!!!
Love you Brian!--Congratulations!
Posted by: Francine on Wed, Nov 16 at 14:23:53 EST
Toured in: 88 & 89
OK, didn't see it posted before -- FINE ME!
Posted by: Becca on Wed, Nov 16 at 15:02:14 EST
Toured in: 2000
Fine for saying FINE ME
Posted by: Eric G on Wed, Nov 16 at 15:11:34 EST
Toured in: 2002,WWTC 06
WWTC is over and let me tell you it was hard work and fun at the same time!!!
Team 2: It was a pleasure and honor being able to go through this 10 day journey with you. We had so many fun times together that the memories will be with me for a long time.
Marcie, Ian, Rodney, Susan, Grady, Ryan, & Keith - I was so good to see you guys. Thanks for being my support, encouragement and my friends as I was going thru the competitions. I hope I represented TIB 02 well.
Percy L, Gina, Susan, Mindi, & Jay- Thank you so much for your support and guidance. I hope I did you proud.
Derrick W- I don’t have to type the words but you know …. Thanks !!
Mr.Edwards- Thank you very much for the opportunity to be apart of WWTC 06. The man I am today and in the future is because of you and TIB. The Music of my Heart will always sing praises to you and Tops in Blue.
Standing by the phone to hear the ring too,
Eric G
4......5…
Posted by: Eric G on Wed, Nov 16 at 15:24:53 EST
Team 2 - Don't forget to go see Rent!!! 23 Nov 06
Five hundrend twenty five thousand
six hundred minutes
Five hundrend twenty five thousand
moments so dear
Five hundrend twenty five thousand
six hundred minutes
How do you measure, measure a year
In daylight, in sunsets, in midnights,
in cups of coffee, In inches, in miles
in laughter in strife,
In Five hundrend twenty five thousand
six hundred minutes
How do you measure a year in the life
(chorus)
How about Love
Posted by: Larry on Wed, Nov 16 at 18:13:53 EST
Words can not describe what I felt this year at my first WWTC. Like many, it was an amazing experience! To Mr. Edwards, Mr. Jones, all the staff, priors, and TIB 2005, I would like to say thank you for letting me participate in this year's WWTC. It was definitely an experience and one that I would definitely do all over again.
TO TEAM 4 - you guys are awesome. It is hard to believe that 10 days has come and gone so by so quickly. It just seems like yesterday we were at Opening Ceremonies.
TO Percy, Jay, JD, and all of BETA Team members - You guys are awesome! It was an honor to work with such a group of individuals such as yourself. God Bless each and every one of you.
TO all the contestants from WWTC 2006 - good luck to each and every one of you. Mr. Edwards was right when he said that this would be one of the longest weeks that anyone could anticipate. It has only been a day, and with my job, my days usually roll right by. Not today. This was definitely a v-e-r-y s-l-o-w day! Just keep your heads held up high and be honored that you were part of WWTC 2006. God Bless and like everyone else - I wish each of you the best of everything that likfe has to offer!
Posted by: JD on Wed, Nov 16 at 20:59:04 EST
Toured in: 2000
Hello BLUE Family,
Part of WWTC this year (3rd year in a row) was the Giving Back program where I had the awesome task of developing little "mini-shows" with each of the teams. We went to the Daycare Center, Lackland Elementary, 345th Training Squadron, the Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital downtown, etc... AF News came along with team 4 to the VA and there's a story on WWTC at www.af.mil. Here's the link
http://usaf.feedroom.com/iframeset.jsp?ord=569516
It this doesn't work just open up the TV icon at the top of the page at look at the news dated 16 Nov 05. We're the last story.
I'm proud of all the teams and honored to have had the chance to work with them. Good Luck to everyone on getting the "call."
Chief and Mrs. E.: THANK YOU for this opportunity and I hope to see both of you very soon. I love you !!!
As A prior, I come back to this program to give back some of what I've taken from it. The problem is every time I come back, I learn more and more and get further and further in the red.....I don't think I could ever give back enough to get in the black. Ya know, I love the color red anyway!!!!, but I love the color BLUE more!!!
It was awesome seeing all my BLUE family at WWTC. There are way to many to name, but I would be remiss if I didn't thank Josh and Libby for rushing to my rescue when I had my little "accident" and JAG, Well, you know the word on the street....tee hee hee!!!!
CONGRATS ON THE GOLDEN ROGER BRIAN!!!! WOOO HOOO!!, PROUD FOR YOU!!!!
Love Ya BLUE!!!
JD
Posted by: JD on Wed, Nov 16 at 23:25:29 EST
Toured in: 2000
I forgot some folks...silly me,
TIB2000: I miss you guys so very much. Email me and let me know how you're doing.
TIB2005: From what I've seen you guys have the potential to go above and beyond the 2000 tour. I hope to see you all again soon. Keep giving it up and represent us priors. Keep it real and make us all proud.
Derrick Wright and Miss, or should I say Mrs, Lorna....both of you have had a major impact on my life and I will forever be grateful for that. You inspire and motivate me more than you'll ever know. I love you guys!!!
To the DIVA'S: You ladies ROCK!!!! I am so very proud to call all of you my family, my frieds. To "Mama Diva", you are amazing and I love ya Tracy!!!!!
Bluer than Pappa Smurf locked in a freezer....
JD
Posted by: JD on Wed, Nov 16 at 23:27:30 EST
Toured in: 2000
That's friends, by the way. Sorry, my fingers got out ahead of my brain.
Love Ya,
JD
Posted by: Kerri on Thu, Nov 17 at 00:01:52 EST
Toured in: 2003
Awwww, Walt! That's so sweet!!! I'll keep you calm and focused backstage anytime! You are a joy to work with (even if you do expect me to throw your trash out)! I hope to see you for many WWTC's to come! And yes....
TECHS RULE!!!!
Brian Bird, congratulations again brother! I, along with all the Blue Techs out there, am very proud of you!
To the rest of the WWTC '06 Tech Staff, how amazing was that?!? Everything went so smoothly, it was unreal. From CAPTAIN Hannah keeping Bob in shape, to Kellee blasting everyone's eardrums out (que?), to Dave Jackson looking around in amazment at everything being done already, to Kevin giving me have a few precious moments with Floyd (aaaahhhhh), to Doug (aka Jeri's brother) being completely on the ball... it was an amazing time! I am so glad that I was able to be a part of it all. I'd work with you guys again ANY day!
To the staff (Ms. Glo, Terri, Skeeter, Dre, etc, etc), my stomach is still aching from laughing so much! It was great to see you all! Skeeter... when's the reunion? You know I'm in!
To the 1/3rd of TIB 2003 who represented, it was GREAT to see you all again! Ahh, family! I love you guys!
Thank you to Mr. Edwards and Ms Jeri for allowing me to "come home". I will always be grateful for the opportunities you have given me.
Blue, I'll see you guys in a couple of days!
The rest of y'all I'll see next year!
Love you's!
Kerri
(NO, I'm not the one who did pyro... that's the other me)
Posted by: Spencer on Thu, Nov 17 at 00:12:31 EST
Toured in: 2001 & ....?
Hello to all Blue, both near and far!
First let me say I had a blast at Worldwide and I hate that it has come to an end. The contestants did a great job and I wish all of them luck on making the bus. Congrats also to all Roger and Wilcox winners. Well deserved! Especially Bethany, I still get chills thinking about that!
Gina, Walt, Paul, Jay, Glo, and Mario, it was so great to see you guys. I miss you all like crazy.
Lorna Percy and Donna, my team leaders WW 2001, thanks for all you did. Without your help I would not be where I am today!
Skeeter and James G. thanks for the lesson! You know what I mean.
Takeesha, Starr, Erin, Courtney, Keith, LaKee, Godfrey, Jerome, Carlos, Susan and Marcie it was great getting to know all of you. Let's keep in touch. Erin I will be getting a hold of you soon so I can talk to your Dad!
Libby, get down girl go 'head get down!
James D - good luck man!!
2005 - You all are awesome and I can't wait to see the full show.
Fernando get at me you have my number!
Chief - As always love you for who are and especially for what you have done for me! My prayers are with you!!
Anyone else I missed, I am sorry but I had a blast and don't want to take up too much more room.
Posted by: Mark Sobus on Thu, Nov 17 at 04:15:49 EST
Toured in: 94, 98, 01
Spencer,
What's a Wilcox?
King's X in SLC next Saturday the 26th...yee-haw!
Posted by: Danielle Hughes on Thu, Nov 17 at 09:10:33 EST
Hello everyone ! Heard about the boards, wanted to get online ASAP. The WWTC'06 was great, tough work but great experience overall. Thanks to everyone who encouraged me and gave lots of pointers in becoming a better perfomer/vocalist. It all helped in the end. I have new memories that will last for a life time.
No guarantee of a spot on tour, but it was all worth the trip. Take care.
Much love,
Danielle
Posted by: Spencer on Thu, Nov 17 at 10:39:14 EST
Toured in: 2001
Did I spell it wrong? My bad!!!
Posted by: Geoffrey Stirrup on Thu, Nov 17 at 10:55:52 EST
How's it going everybody. Just want to let everyone know how much of a great time I had at WWTC 06. It was an expierence I will never forget. I got to meet some great wonderful people. I was challenged as far as vocally and as a performer. I have alot to be grateful for. Wish every the best!!!!
Posted by: Alyson Baird on Thu, Nov 17 at 11:08:59 EST
I just wanted to thanks to Mr. Edwards, Mr. Jones, and all of the staff at the World Wide Competition this year. It was an awesome time and I think that I learned a lot from going. I still can't believe that I made it and got the opportunity to go down and work on my craft for a week and to meet many amazing people who love to do the same things that I do.
I would like to also thank Ms. Libby, Mr. Wright, Mr. Josh, Erin and all the Alpha staff you guys rock and I loved getting to know all of you and getting the help and advice that you gave me throughout the week.
Thank you to Melissa and the choreographers for spending lots of long hours working with me on my dance and trying to help polish it up. I know it took a lot of time and I'm glad that you were willing to help me along the way.
Thank you to JD for letting us go out into the community to give back the program. I am a huge volunteer person and it was great to be able to do something on Veteran's Day to say thanks for people who served to keep our country the way it is. This is an awesome program, don't ever let it go.
To Team 5-You ROCK!!!! I had so much fun with you guys and I miss you already. Hopefully we'll get to see each other soon either on the bus or going to visit each other.
My first WWTC was awesome so once again thank you to everyone who helped to make it that way!
Posted by: Rachel Rogers on Thu, Nov 17 at 11:14:21 EST
I just want to say THANK YOU to everyone who helped me get to WWTC '06. The week was absolutely wonderful, and I am still amazed at my progress in such a short period of time. Mr. Edwards, thank you so much for allowing me the opportunity to come out and perform, it was truly a magnificent experience, one that I will never forget!
To my team leaders Percy, Gina, Susan, Jay, and Mindy, thank you for your tireless effort to help us succeed... the long hours really did help! We owe our performances to you and your help, so thank you.
Mr. Jones, Lorna, AWESOME Staff, Priors, the World's Most Dangerous Band, and TIB 2005, thank you for your enthusiastic support and encouragement throughout the week. Every smile was so VERY much appreciated...
To my teammates of Team Two... WOW! I want to say thank you to EACH and EVERY one of you for your support and friendship. The week was definitely a challenging one, and it would have not been the same without you. I do believe this week has and will be one of the longest, but let's all keep the faith as we wait on the phone call. Regardless of the outcome, remember, keep smiling!
-Rachel :)
"No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit." -Helen Keller
Posted by: Jay Reamey on Thu, Nov 17 at 11:24:34 EST
Toured in: 88ss;89os
Greetings all,
Just wanted to send a shout out to all who do in keepin with the blue.
Way to go Brian on your Gold. You've certainly paid your dues.
Peace
Jay Reamey
Posted by: Geoffrey Stirrup on Thu, Nov 17 at 11:24:41 EST
I also wanted to add what a wonderful team I had got to work with. Even though we had rough moments we still came out closer and stronger. And to Percy, Jai and Regina...you guys are great...you pushed me because you believed in me and I thank you. Mr. Edwards, thanks for the opportunity for me to come to WWTC 06 to show the air force my talent...and to all the WWTC 06 contestants, wish you all the best in the future!!!
Posted by: Laura Roxanne "Roxy" Erickson on Thu, Nov 17 at 11:34:14 EST
Toured in: -
I just wanted to say a big THANK YOU to EVERYONE (Staff, Priors, Those on tour now, and those who tried out). This was my first year trying out and everyone was SO encouraging and kind to me and my husband, Joel. We were very impressed at the level of talent and professionalism displayed at the competition. You all have truly inspired me and someday I hope to become part of your TIB family.
Much Love,
-Roxy
Posted by: Brian Granger on Thu, Nov 17 at 11:38:22 EST
Wow, what a crazy week. I had such an awesome time and enjoyed hanging around true professionals that love music as much as I do. As for Team 2, I could not have asked for a better crew to hang out with. Wow, the things i've learned from all of you...WOW!!! Thanks to Percy, Grady, Dave, Mr. Best and many others that I can not remember at this moment. Mr. Edwards, thanks for opportunity for me to better myself...I truely learned a lot this past week.
As for everyone else, I posted a few pictures on my website for everyone to enjoy. It's mainly of Team 2, but please feel free to visit and remember the memories.
http://granger.endoftheinternet.org/WWTC06/index.html
Trying to wait patiently near the phone,
Brian
Posted by: Rachel "BAMA" on Thu, Nov 17 at 12:16:02 EST
Helllllllluuu everyone!! haha James- Im still cracken up bout that one!!
WWTC06 Contestants- Hope you had an awesome time down here. Mad respect for having the guts just to get up in front of that many people to do your thing! Tenisha Jones and Breona Rancher..I am sooooo proud of you guys!! You stepped up ladies!!
WWTC06 Staff- Like always it's a pleasure seeing you all come down..And to all the new faces I met!! Skeeter, Chris & Keesha I wish I could have worked with you again this year!!
To the 05 Team-Keep up the good work guys and cant wait to see you again!!
Naybu, Huey and Darryl...Missed seeing ya'll!!
Much Love,
Rachel
"BAMA"
Posted by: Shane Riley on Thu, Nov 17 at 13:12:54 EST
Toured in: 2000/2001
Hello my beautiful brothers and sisters,
First and foremost congrats to Brian Byrd, yo go boy!! Well deserved!
I have so much to tell everybody I hardley know where to begin, so I promise to keep it short and sweet. (yea right)
I know it has been along time since I have posted and honestly it's just because I am so damn busy. I am running a business now and my company is growing and growing. Anybody out there that is doing the same you know what I mean. My little league team is heading back to the Super Bowl again for the second time in two years. We are very excited and are looking to repeat. Coaching is truley one of my bright spots in my life right now. Anybody out there that has ever coached youth sports knows just how special it is. They are 14 and 15yrs old and some of them are bigger than me! Here shortly I will be brokering loans in Florida on my own. So if anybody in the state needs a home loan which could be a refi,HELOC,2nd mtg, or new purchase just let me know. There are great rates out there right now and the programs are incredible. You will be amazed at what you can qualify for.
To my peeps... Walteeeeeeeeezzzzzyyyyyy what's up homeboy! I know you rocked WWTC as usual, and I wish I could have been there to see you. Kahlil happy late b-day!! JD, I remember the Humpty Dumpty song, ha! Monty, give a brotha a call sometime! Josh M. I can still picture you out there on stage wearing your all white suit singing the disney songs. I enjoyed looking through the cracks of the doors with you trying to find a little kid to bring on stage, remember that? Thank you for the pep talk before our game last week Ed. it worked!
To all my blue family out there, just know that you are missed and thought of. My tour brothers and sisters I miss you guys alot and love each of you. I hope all of you are successful in whatever you do. Don't let anybody hold you back and don't be afraid to step out there and take a chance. You will never know your true potential if you are sitting at home on your butt. You might fail, you might make mistakes, but get back up and go at it again. Use that failure and those mistakes to make yourself stronger and wiser. If you can make it through tour then you can make it through anything, remember that. To all of my Tops In Blue priors that are taking care of business I aplaud you and I am very proud of you. Keep going!
To all of the contestants and award winners, congratulations on your accomplishment. We look forward, to the few that do make it to the end, you joining our family. This experience will change your life.
Love you Chief
Coach Riley
813-767-2169 cell
shane@soupartsigning.com
Posted by: Darryl McEachin on Thu, Nov 17 at 13:19:55 EST
Toured in: '92, '03
Just wanted to send my congrats to the all the contestants who participated at wwtc. Start now applying what you've learned and don't forget to pass it on as well.
To my friend Mr Bird:
You are certainly deserving and I consider it an honor to have worked with you. I've learned so much from you and I look forward to continuing in that trend. You offer a shining example of what it means to be 'Blue' and I salute you for what you've given to this great program we all love so much. All the best to you and yours. Congrats!
AFMDB, job well done as always. I wished it could've been different, but I know you guys handled it in style. Can't wait to hear the stories, hear the recordings, share the memories. Looking forward to next year. Love you guys!
Gotta run. Blue love to all!
(the other brotha) DarrylM
Posted by: Tenisia Jones on Thu, Nov 17 at 14:08:56 EST
Good Afternoon everyone! I just wanted to tell you that I got the call! I am so excited. Thank you everyone for all that you have done for me these past few months. To everyone that is still waiting, keep your heads up! Good Luck and God Bless!
Tenisia Jones
Posted by: Brian Granger on Thu, Nov 17 at 14:11:56 EST
Congrats Tenisia!!! I believe all of us in Team 2 knew you would make it, you were amazing in your performance. Great, I think we're all even more nervous now.
Congrats again!
Brian
Posted by: Shiloh Pogue on Thu, Nov 17 at 14:15:01 EST
Wow!!! The WWTC has been most memorable time in my life. This was my first time trying out and I LOVED IT! The TIB currents and priors are exceptionally talented not just with showmanship but with courtiousness and kindness. I thank everyone there for letting me share the stage with them. Hopefully one day we will cross paths and share the love of the arts once again.
Mr. Edwards, thank you, thank you, thank you for your vision to keep entertainment alive. You have made millions smile and have changed so many lives in your life and I am one of the many that you brought to life. You are a great person.
To Team 4: I miss you guys and please keep in touch. Hopefully we all will slide through that door once again.
Posted by: Carmen Andrews on Thu, Nov 17 at 14:16:05 EST
Directors, Priors, Current TIB, and WWTC '06 Contestants:
THANK YOU!! Thank you so much for everything you taught me and everything you allowed me to be a part of this week. I just had the most amazing and inspiring week of my life and I have never been more humbled by the talented and wonderful individuals I met this week! I get so excited talking about the experience and I came back here to Shaw thanking everyone and there brother for giving it to me and supporting me the way that they did.
Percy, Jay, Susan, and Regina: We couldn't have asked for better Beta Team Leaders. Thank you for caring about us. Thank you for taking the time to help us with our talents. Regina, thank you for sharing yours with all of us. The performance on Sunday was amazing! Jay, thanks for being our #12A. Susan, thank you for your advice and support. I really liked the earrings too, and I would never have bought them if you hadn't suggested it. Percy, thank you so much for always asking how we were doing as a team and caring about us the way that you did. We appreciated it. I appreciated it.
Team 4: 5-6-7-8, Team 4, Through the door, Watch us slide across the floor. (Hey ladies) Yeah (Hey ladies) Yeah (We've got our hands up high, our feet down low) and that's the way we stop the show!
I miss you all more than words can say. We had an incredible experience together and we did it as a TEAM. I am blessed to have met you and have you as a part of my life today. Please continue to keep in touch.
Lindsay: God Bless you and our country! Getting back to CENTAF and turning my focus back to our war efforts made me think of you and your performance. You were beautiful. Be careful of the Raptor, Pigeon.
Danny: Great interview on AFNews. I'm so glad that I was able to see it. You are a great person and a wonderful performer. Thank you for sharing your gift like that. Stay away from the Pumpkin Bread!
Bethany: I get chills just talking about you. You are amazing! Please never forget it. You are in command of that stage, General!
Kent: Or should I call you Kurt, just because Shiloh does? :) Good luck to you this week. Enjoy your time with your family while you can. Try not to be grumpy, LDB :)
Allex: You changed a lot this week. It was interesting to watch. Get out there and sing, Romeo.
Wallis: Are you hungry, Chubs? :O) I really have been blessed by your friendship and I miss you. Thank you for always being there with a strong hug and prayers. You will be in mine this week.
Shiloh: What's up? Thanks for keeping in touch. You're an awesome dancer no matter what those guys at work say. Keep grooving.
John/JDV: I couldn't have made it without you. I hope you truly know how much I appreciate the help that you gave me and the team. I wish you the best of luck this week. You deserve it!
Nicole: Thank you for always being my right hand lady. Keep the spirits high in your missile hole...sing to them, and make them fly. You are great.
Larry: I couldn't ask for a better secondary Grandpa. Thanks for driving us around, even if you missed a few exits and turns. :) It was nice to not have to worry about getting to where we needed to be on time. Thank you for the support. Keep in touch.
Mr. Edwards-- Thank you for this incredible opportunity. I will never forget it. And if I don't make the team this year, I really hope that I will be able to continue coming back to WW until I do. :) I hope to never stop learning how to improve my music and be a better AF member. I wish you the best and God bless.
TIB 2005-- I wish you the best on tour and look forward to seeing you in Sumter, SC on Tuesday night!!! Happy Holidays! Thank you for spending them with your AF family and brightening their holiday spirits. God bless you too.
Best wishes to all WWTC '06. Peace be with you.
Carmen
Posted by: Walt on Thu, Nov 17 at 14:36:06 EST
Toured in: 2001
I GOT THE CALL TOO!!!
Thank you so much Chief.
I just saved money by switching to GEICO!
Walt
www.str8silly.com
Posted by: Mimi Ledet on Thu, Nov 17 at 14:42:49 EST
Wow... that's all I can say. Congrats to Tenisia!! That's awesome--now we're all going to be on the edges of our seats waiting for the call.
Team 3--it's true we had rough spots (what real team doesn't?), but you guys were simply amazing. Way to represent at the awards ceremony! :) Thanks for putting up with my incessant dancing. I shall have you know that I have been singing "Ain't No Sunshine" nonstop since getting back...
To the Alpha team (Darryl, Libby, Josh, Erin, Denise)--THANK YOU!!! I came back and compared my audition DVD to my show DVD, and the difference is astounding. I know I couldn't have improved as much as I did without your care and attention. You are fantastic people and an inspiration to us.
Mr Edwards, thank you for giving me (and the rest of the contestants) a taste of what TIB would be like. WWTC '06 was the most exciting 10 days of my AF career and such a learning experience. Thank you for inspiring me to keep pressing forward with music.
Good luck to WWTC '06--I hope we're all back on that bus!!
Posted by: Lesley Vaughan on Thu, Nov 17 at 16:32:52 EST
First, congratulations to all those who have gotten the call so far. I know you will be part of a truly fabulous show.
Second, I had a great time at WWTC '06. It was an amazing and humbling experience. I'm so thankful that I was able to meet all of you and share in the enormous wealth of talent there.
To Team 1: You guys are the best! I miss you already and will never forget the fun times we had as a team.
Derrick, Libby, Erin, Josh, and Denise: You guys helped me so much both personally and vocally. I really appreciate all of your help and motivation.
Thanks again for a very memorable experience. Good luck to all and God Bless!
Posted by: La-Kee on Thu, Nov 17 at 17:05:01 EST
Toured in: 2003
Hey Blue,
Just wanted to say thanks to the staff for bringing us back. We appreciate the opportunity to work with such talented individuals, both staff and contestants. Thanks for letting Honor scream as much as she wanted while everything was going on.
Mr. Jones, I was just asking Godfery what his Dad's name was cuz I know how Jr. can skip a generation. =) Folks from the vocal audition and Geoffrey Stirrup understand.
03 was definitely in the house and standing proud. To the 50th.
Contestants--Are you ready?? You think you know but you have no idea. Get EXCITED. This will be a year to remember. It was our pleasure to serve you at WW. Come back if you're not selected.
La-Kee
Hair and Makeup or Spackle
Posted by: Mimi Ledet on Thu, Nov 17 at 17:29:24 EST
And thanks to La-Kee, Bill, and Marcy for making us all look a million dollars on stage :)
Posted by: Amanda Jade on Thu, Nov 17 at 17:46:22 EST
Toured in: hmm... 06!!!!!
What's up all!!! I'm so excited to be a part of such a grand tradition! I just got the message, and I'm so excited, with a thousand thoughts running through my head!!! I got so many people to thank...
Mr. Edwards - you were awesome, sad that you won't be directing our tour, but hopefully we will see you around...
Alpha team - Yeah, we all rocked!!
Derrick - You were great, you believed and thank you for sacrificing your sleep for me and taking me to the airport before dawn on Wednesday!!
Josh - Man, you're style kills! Love it!
Libby - You got the look too! Thanks for outfit, got too many compliments for it, I tried to give you as much credit as I could.
Erin - You were lovely in person and outstanding on stage. Loved both performances and you nailed that Christina Aguilera part!!!
Team 3 - Incredible! We rocked and we know it!!!
Dontcha wish that you're team was hot like three!!!!!
- A.J.
Posted by: Geoffrey Stirrup on Thu, Nov 17 at 17:51:34 EST
Good Afternoon everybody. Just to let everyone know that I also recieved the call from my commander today!!! I am sooooo excited, I am looking forword to touring with all those that get selected!!!! I wish eveybody the best! Thanks again to everyone that worked with me to get where I am!
Posted by: Dave Jackson on Thu, Nov 17 at 18:37:59 EST
Toured in: 93
What a spectacular WWTC!!! Brian B...Your the best of the best and the GR is beyond well deserved. Doug Jones...it was a pleasure to work beside a professional and a man with great pride. I hope we can do it again sometime. Kellee..( mandibles ) your the undisputed queen of KA-BOOM! Kerri..Your the hope and the light..do us all proud!! lee..I had a blast..your talented and funny! Kevin..your outstanding at what you do. I hope we can all work together again someday soon. To all the ops staff..thank you thank you thank you.
Miss Jeri..your hands down the best. Barry..Always a pleasure. Clearly the best Production staff ever on record ( in my time anyway)! To the folks that will be on the bus in 2006..REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE..Airmen first. Tom Edwards..if it pans out the way you stated..you will be a prior..welcome to the family ( thats hard for me even to type let alone absorb). The last 13 yrs of my life have been shaped and molded after your leadership, wisdom and dreams. You have affected my life in so many positive ways that it seems unthinkable that in the future, others will not be affected as I have. I wish you and yours all the best. Thank you for having me aboard on clearly the greatest adventure in my life.
Dave Jackson '93
Posted by: Dave Davis on Thu, Nov 17 at 18:52:29 EST
Toured in: 2000
Hey gang! WWTC2006 was amazing! It's never work when you love doing what you do (with people you love)!
Congratulations to the award recipients, especially the Birdman of Blue! And to all contestants, you all are winners if you gave it your all!
I would be remiss if I didn't thank all involed sooooo....
Thank you, thank you, no thank you, thank you, thank ya kindly, thank you, thank you, much appreciated, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, mighty kind of you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank all ya'll, thank you, thank you ma'am, thank you, thank you sir, thank you, muchas grassiass(spell check);-) , thank you, thank you x 100, and last but definitely not least
T H A N K Y O U !!! (I hope I didn't forget anybody)
Team 05- Don't let up! You got some young pups nippin' at you heels so raise that bar as high as you can! Give 'em a challenge! See ya soon!
Lots O' Blue Love,
Dave
Posted by: Jenna Woolfolk on Thu, Nov 17 at 19:04:35 EST
Congrats to Amanda ("Jade"), Geoffery, and Tenisia!!
~Jenna Woolfolk~
Posted by: Chonte Walker on Thu, Nov 17 at 19:11:43 EST
Toured in: hopefully '06
Hey guys...
Man, has this been a great experience for me. i had a blast. i learned so much from everyone.
Mr. Edwards- Thank you so much for allowing me the opportunity to participate in the WWTC'06. This has truly been a blessing.
jay, regina, percy- thanks for all your help. you have no idea how much that means to me. and most importantly...thanks for believing in me and pushing me so hard.
Team 2- Wow...did we have fun. the CONVERSATIONS, the outings, the laughs, i could go on and on. i can not believe how close we came in that short amount of time. i will never forget you guys.
the other teams- you all did a great job. i wish we could all get a seat on the bus!!! those who don't make it though...definitely come back next year...don't give up :)
If you get that call, make sure you tell us. As for me...i'm still waitin!!!
Posted by: nolan wright on Thu, Nov 17 at 19:11:44 EST
Toured in: future 2006!!!!!
Well our squadron had a harvest fest today and everyone was there. About half way through I hear "Room Tent Hut" I was thinking "my sq commander is already here, could this be?" then in walks our Vic Wing commander who just happens to be the Vic base commander. He called me up there to tell me that I've been selected for Tops in Blue!!! I'm so excited!! That I just can't hide it!! (Lol) no but really I am :)
I just want to say thanks again to Mr. Edwards , Alpha team, all the staff, team 5, all the priors, and well I’m trying not to right a book so I’m just going to say thanx to everyone and that I won't let you down. Not sure what else to say other then can't wait to see who's all on the bus!!
Posted by: Brian Granger on Thu, Nov 17 at 19:25:30 EST
Congrats to everyone who's made it so far. Wow, the suspense is killing me.
Way to go Team 2, i'm really happy for you Tenisia and Geoffrey.
Posted by: Erin Holzapfel on Thu, Nov 17 at 21:02:38 EST
Toured in: 2004
Despite my bad luck since I got home from Worldwide, i.e. taking more than 22 hours to get home, losing my luggage for 2 1/2 days, having a deer run into my car, and various other incidents...
I must say that Worldwide was one of the BEST experiences (besides tour of course) that I have ever had! Thank you again Chief for trusting me with the responsibility of being a Team Leader and allowing me another chance to SING on stage!!! :D
Alpha Team~ Derrick, Libby, and Josh: Thanks for everything. You all mean the world to me.
DIVAS~ Ms.Tracy, Keesha, Starr, and Regina: I will share the stage with you any day! You ladies are true proffessionals. The Lady Marmalade Crew.
Priors~ You all made this worldwide unforgettable. Thanks for all your kindness, hugs, and laughs!
TIB 04~ miss all of you! It was awesome seeing Andrea, Kevin, Carlos (and Jen), Courtney, Starr and of course Lesa! Hope to see more of you guys in the future.
Contestants~ Good luck to all of you. It was a pleasure working with you and getting to know you. Never give up your dreams!
Lots Of Love,
Erin Overtherainbow :)
Posted by: Joshua Moreaux on Thu, Nov 17 at 22:55:56 EST
Toured in: a lil '99, '00,
Posted by: Joshua Moreaux on Thu, Nov 17 at 23:20:28 EST
Toured in: and '03
My bad...my fingers are moving faster than I can get everything out!!
Let me just say...Worldwide 2006 has been just what the doctor ordered for me. I must agree with you Erin, this experience has been a memorable time in my life that will always remain a part of my life for years to come.
Mr. Edwards, thank you for giving me an opportunity to give back all of what was given to me, back to the program...these were definitely big shoes to fill, and I happily took on the challenge.
Mr. Ed Jones, I appreciate how big your heart is, and I am even more blessed to have the opportunity of knowing you, and knowing that I can call and talk to you about any and wvwrthing....NOW GIVE HER A CAR!! (inside joke)
To my Alpha crew...Derrick...I am so glad that I had the chance to be under your wings once again. It was definitely a full circle moment for me. Thank you for allowing me the room to grow even more as an entertainer. My twin...Libby...you have now claimed a spot in my heart. I know now, that I'm not alone in this world with how I think about things...especially clothes...:-) Love ya tons!! And Ms. Erin...you are definitely a talented young lady. I know I kept you in tears laughing...and I beg to differ..I think you can be around me longer than 10 minutes!! :-) Love ya girl!!
Teams 1, 3, and 5...you all represented well!! Thank you for allowing yourselves to be open to what we had to give you. I'm sure some of you compared the DVD from your audition tape to the final performance tape and saw the difference...it's amazing how far you can grow when you just lay it all down and give all of yourself into your respective crafts.
My TIB family...Courtney, Lakee, Takesha, Miss Glo, Ms. Lorna, J-Bowman, Percy, Melissa, Regina, Starr, Andrea, Walt, Jerome, James Green, Mario, Godfrey, Kerri, Kelly, Chris, JD, Tracy, Dave...among so many others...it was so good to see all of you. That was probably THE biggest gift anyone could ask for. I felt like I was home!! I love all of you.
Terri....thanks for letting me bother you all the way up to this point!! :-) Skeeter..you my girl, make sure you get in touch with me....I would love to come and ride the horses!!
Anyone else I left out....charge it to my head and not my heart...
Now let's get on with the anticipation....
Posted by: Kerri on Thu, Nov 17 at 23:25:43 EST
Toured in: 2003
Josh... that just gave me deja vu of asking Brent during our show if you were off the lifts so I could bring it back down and get the Disney folk up there. Whoa.... creepy! :)
Posted by: Lindsay Hetterly on Fri, Nov 18 at 00:17:57 EST
Percy, JD, Jay, Susan, Regina,
Posted by: Lindsay Hetterly on Fri, Nov 18 at 00:36:14 EST
OOps didnt mean to send that last one so quick:)
Thank you all for the help you gave to each individual at the 2005 WWTC. I cannot thank you enough Mr. Edwards for giving me the opportunity to share the stage with such talented performers. You are an amazing man for holding up Tops in Blue for so many years! Beta team (Percy, Jay, Susan, and Regina), thank you for your advice, smiles, and encouragement. JD thank you for your friendly face and for giving team 4 the chance to perform together at the hospital and training sqaudron. Team four... YOU ROCK! I was amazed at how well we became friends! And I am truly pleased to know that many of us will be family for the rest of our lives! I love each and everyone of you and miss you terribly. I was honored and truly humbled by the amount of talent in this years talent contest. And I pray the best for everyone. I know that the 2006 team will be amazing! TIB 2005, thank you for your time. Thank you for your amazing efforts! I give all TIB members and priors the utmost respect for all your hard work! I am truly blessed to have been able to participate in 2005 WWTC and once again I thank EVERYONE who works to make Tops in Blue a success every year.
Smiles:)
Lindsay Hetterly aka Pigeon :)
Posted by: Breona Rancher on Fri, Nov 18 at 04:34:02 EST
Toured in: ...
Whoo!!!! I am so happy for Tenisia, Geoffrey, Amanda and NOLAN!!!!! Wow, I am just so excited for you all!!!
Well, I made it safely back to my base and I finally have some time to say a few words.
First off, I would like to thank my Alpha Team leaders!! You are an awesome group of indiviuals!!! You all believed in me and helped me the whole way and for that I will always be grateful.
Team 5: You are the coolest group of AF personnel and I am glad that I had a chance to be apart of it. So many talents and abilities you all have. Those are the things that will take you far in life. I will always think of you all and wish you all the best in your life.
Mr. Jones: I am very, very thankful for the words of wisdom that you gave me a few weeks before I came down there. You really put things in perspective for me and I was able to come there focused and ready to show how I have changed. You told me what I needed to do and how to apply it. Thank you for showing me what I needed to do and believing in me. You are a wonderful person and I am blessed to have met you and be in your presence.
Mr. Edwards: Sir, I thank you most of all for seeing the potential in me. You saw my capabilities and took a chance with me again and I will forever be grateful. Because of you and TIB as a whole, I was able to see what I needed to change in my life. I took advantage of my opportunity to be around those who have changed for the better. I took note of what I needed to do, stop doing, and/or continue doing. I have matured in the mind, as well as with my emotions. I now understand that it isn't all about the talent. It is about whether I am able to give a piece of myself to others and the program. It was a hard lesson to learn, but a great one at that. It has benifited my life by enhancing my work ethics here at my job and how I interact with others around me. I am so glad that you and the AFE staff saw the changes in me. Because of you and your staff, I have a greater confidence in myself and all the things that I do in my life. It is good thing that I am learning all of this early in my AF career; it will make me a better enlisted personnel in the future.
In conclusion, so much has been given to me in the course of 10 days that many people try to get throughout their whole lives. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Much love from afar
Breona Rancher
Posted by: Danielle Hughes on Fri, Nov 18 at 06:56:46 EST
Thank you JESUS !!! I was told to come into work for a couple of hours. I thought we were undermanned for today. I was actually doing work, looking crazy because I didn't do my make-up or hair today. It's only a couple of hours with the guys. Then, I get notice that the base Commander is coming into my shop within mins. Then the whole room fills up with people and there are cameras. I HAVE BEEN SELECTED FOR TOPS IN BLUE !! My Wing Commander put a coin into my hand and they told me I could go home. The only reason why I came in is because they had the news planned for me. Oh my gosh...now I'm leaving to call my Mama in San Diego. I'm so excited.
Thank you to everyone...Beta Team Staff, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Jones...all who assisted both military and civilian. I plan to give you my all.
Much love,
Danielle
Posted by: Bethany Schwartzkopf on Fri, Nov 18 at 09:48:56 EST
Talk about a few nerve-wracking days! I finally got the call and I can’t even describe how excited I am to be on the next Tops in Blue tour. I never could have done it without all the wonderful entertainment staff and special thanks to Mr. Edwards and the wonderfully splendiferous Beta team leaders! Thank you JD and all the techies and combat camera guys – you made the whole thing possible! (I feel like I’m giving a speech at the Oscars…) Just one more thing – I miss and love all my beloved Team 4: Mama, Grandpa, Pigeon, Raptor, Pumpkin Bread, Chubbs, Tongue, LDB, Ricco, and Romeo – Rock on guys! Taco Johns!!!!
- Bethany (General)
Posted by: Angela Matthews on Fri, Nov 18 at 09:59:06 EST
CONGRATS to everyone that has made the 2006 team thus far. Well deserved!!
Thanks to everyone at the WWTC. All of you are so talented, it blows my mind. (You never know how good you are until you've been around other people who are just as talented as you are.) This was a very humbling expereince for me, I learned a lot and I really enjoyed myself.
To Team One- You all were awesome and I will be sure to keep in touch!!
Derrick- Lots of wisdom can be endured from you and your wife. Thanks
Joshua- You do know how to represent Louisiana well:)(Continue to keep it real)
Libby- You are fabulous!! Thanks for everything.
Erin- You are very talented. Thanks.
La-Kee- Thanks for the words of wisdom and for styling my hair.
Here's an encouraging message I had to share:
THE POWER OF PRAYER. I believe that God only gives three answers to prayer:
>
> 1. "Yes!"
> 2. "Not yet."
> 3. "I have something better in mind."
>
God still sits on the throne. You maybe going through a tough time right now but God is getting ready to bless you in a way that you cannot imagine. Stay encouraged. The best is yet to come.
Much Love to All,
Angela
Posted by: Carmen Andrews on Fri, Nov 18 at 10:54:45 EST
Congrats to ALL who have been selected for TIB.
Special Congrats to Team 4's very own Bethany Schwartzkopf!!! TEAM 4!!
My prayers are with the rest of us as we wait it out...
Keep us posted if you hear something. Good luck to everyone! :)
Best Wishes,
Andi
aka. Carmen and Mama
Posted by: Mindy Cameron on Fri, Nov 18 at 11:07:49 EST
Toured in: 2000
Congratulations to everyone who made the tour, and keep "believing" to those who didn't. I remember finding out that I made the tour like it was yesterday. Enjoy every minute.
Hey 2000 love you guys!!!!
On a totally unrelated topic...
Go Bucks, beat Michigan!!!!!!!
Love,
Mindy
Posted by: JDV (not Jay-Z) on Fri, Nov 18 at 12:00:13 EST
Toured in: 2003
When I went to my first Worldwide and the results came out, as people posted on the board that they made it, someone took it upon themselves to keep a list of who's made it so far. Although I can't keep up this list on my own due to a busy schedule, I figured that I'd start one up.
If you get selected, or know of someone who does, copy the list, add the name of the newest selectee to it and repost the list for everyone. We'll watch it grow together. :) Here's what we know so far:
1. Tenisia Jones - Female Vocalist
2. Danielle Huges - Female Vocalist
3. Geffrey Stirrup - Male Vocalist
4. Nolan Wright - Instrumentalist - Saxaphone
5. Amanda Agular - Musical Variety
6. Bethany Schwartzkopf - Musical Variety
Now, one last thing, just because someone was a vocalist at WWTC 2006, that doesn't necessarily mean they'll be doing that on tour. They could be a kick butt techie and you'd never know it. So, when the names start filling up, don't think that you don't have a chance anymore. Chief brews up stuff in his mind that you could never imagine. This is an unofficial list and eventually, a final list will be released. Until then, always keep hope. God Bless and good luck to all of you. It was a pleasure sharing such a wonderful Worldwide experience with all of you.
JDV (not Jay-Z)
TIB 2003 - Audio
WWTC 2006 - Instrumental Category - Bass guitar
TIB 2006 Hopeful just like everyone else.
Posted by: Breona Rancher on Fri, Nov 18 at 12:57:50 EST
Toured in: ...
RIGHT ON, BETHANY!!!!! I am so happy for you. See...I told you that you would make tour...
Much love to you
Breona
Posted by: Amanda Jade on Fri, Nov 18 at 13:44:19 EST
Toured in: 06!!!!!
Hi peeps! I just want to say congrats to all that have made it and good luck to all those who anxiously waiting. This is just a shout out to everybody that rocks and a requested for any and every picture from the contest... I need photos!! please send!! amanda.aguilar@warren.af.mil thank you thank you thank you and good luck!!!!!
Posted by: Carmen "Andi" Andrews on Fri, Nov 18 at 14:21:19 EST
Ditto on the pictures. Anything you have that you wouldn't mind sharing would be great. Please send to carmen.andrews@shaw.af.mil. Thank you. I'll share too. :) Keep smiling!
Posted by: Brian Granger on Fri, Nov 18 at 15:01:42 EST
Not sure if you saw my post above yesterday, but I have pictures posted on my website at
http://granger.endoftheinternet.org/WWTC06/index.html.
Enjoy!
Posted by: Brian Granger on Fri, Nov 18 at 15:30:19 EST
In case you had problems opening it, try again. I removed the period at the end.
http://granger.endoftheinternet.org/WWTC06/index.html
Posted by: Breona Rancher on Fri, Nov 18 at 16:32:10 EST
Hey, if you all haven't had the chance yet, go to chrisburch.com
There are tons of pictures from our performances on there. They look fantastic!!
Thank you Major Burch
Breona
Posted by: Chris M. Burch on Fri, Nov 18 at 18:33:31 EST
Toured in: 1998
Well Breona beat me to the punch. I have posted my photos rfom Worldwide on my website (www.chrisburch.com). I posted all of the performance photos and the portraits that each contestant received at the banquet. It will be a while before I can get to the other portraits, so just email if you want copies.
Good luck to all of the pending selectees and congrats to all contestants, especially those who have already gotten the word. It was a pleasure working with you all and I hope to see you at staging.
Chris
Posted by: Vandilyn on Fri, Nov 18 at 19:15:33 EST
Toured in: Unforgettable 88
Yes Francine...88ss in da House again !
Congrats Brian!!!
Vandilyn
Posted by: Jenna Woolfolk on Fri, Nov 18 at 19:25:50 EST
Wow, all those pics look awesome. Thanks!
Jenna
Posted by: Becky Wolf on Fri, Nov 18 at 19:38:49 EST
Does anyone know where I can get a new copy of my show DVD? It never played correctly when I first tried to play it.
Posted by: Skeeter on Fri, Nov 18 at 21:02:40 EST
Hello all my Blue friends and family! What a wonderful time I had at WWTC 06! I would first like to thank Mr Edwards and Ms Jerri for believing in me and allowing me to come down again...it is always an honor and a privilege to be asked...thank you! To all the WWTC staff...you guys ROCK! Terri what can I say, I love ya girl! I don’t think I have ever laughed so hard (at least since the last WW!) You and Rach make my trip. (But we need to keep an eye on that girl! Haha). Capn’ Chris, you are just awesome! What a ray of sunshine you are. The agency is blessed to have you as part of their team! I had so much fun working with you this year! Thank you for everything and much love to you my friend! Drea- It was good to have you back! We loved that you toured and all, but your computer missed ya girl! It felt like WW again with you upstairs! To all the other crazy people up in the sanctuary (HQ) - Dave D, Chris B, Courtney, JAG, Keith, Bob, Lesa (and anyone else I may have missed) Ain’t none of ya right! And you know that. What was Ms Jerri thinkin’ putting all of you in the same room?? Thanks for all the laughs!
To the TECH TWINS- Kerri and Kellee - I had a ball working with you guys! You guys are the best! To my buddy Dave J.- Scootch...I can’t see the stage! Love ya! Lorna, now that you’ve crossed over to the “other side” I didn’t get a chance to see much of you, but just knowing you were near made it feel like home! And to my buddy CAPT James Hannah! Always a pleasure working with you! Congratulations on your promotion! To all the Alpha and Beta Team leaders and the AFMDB...much love to you all. Josh - “are you ready?” Oh, and Spencer - Now you know!
Glo, hopefully I will be seeing you back home over the holidays! Thanks for everything!
Ed, Yes I have your afghan! :)
Good luck to all the contestants and Congratulations to those who have been notified!
Until we all meet again, May GOD bless you each and every one of you!
Love and smiles, Skeeter
Posted by: Adam "Ain't no Sunshine" Combs on Fri, Nov 18 at 21:03:54 EST
HEY YA'LL!?! I made it!!!!! I didn't get to shake hands with my wing commander like everyone else...But, you better believe that my supervisor called. HA!
I want to take this opertunity to thank Mr. Edwards and Mr. Ed Jones for giving me the chance to perform, show my growth and improvement. Those ten days were very humbling for me, and will not soon be forgoten. You gentleman opened my eyes, and although I have much growing and learning to do, I feel you pointed me in the right direction. "Know when you are on the stage...Know when you are off the stage". Again thankyou, I wont let you or my teammembers down.
Congrates to everyone else that has made it!! Team 3, you were like family to me. I will never forget you. I came home all depressed, and not feeling at home with myself. It's because you guys weren't around to make sure I got to the van on time, stop me when I was about to cuss, and most of all, cheer me on, when I said I wasn't doing my song well. I miss being able to here ya'lls songs, and learn and form eachother, help eachother, hug eachother. You guys werew the best thing that ever happened to me. And because of you I finally feel a sence of purpose in the Air Force. I'm for real! Befor I used to just do my job. Now, I feel a drive to learn more and be better at it and every other opstical I encounter. And I hope you guys feel the same way. WE WILL KEEP IN TOUCH!
And last but not least. Josh, Libby, Derrick, Erin, Denise, Pearcy. Thankyou sooooooo much for having faith in me and working with me. I couldn't have asked for better people to lead through. You guys are the best. There are no words to express the joy and graditude I feel right now. Thankyou for sitting me down and talking to me, letting me know how it is I am being precieved, and how I'm not showing my true self. It hit me at the heart, but it was good. It has helped me figure out who the REAL Adam Combs is. Some times all you need is for some one to believe. I love ya'll. Thankyou, from the bottom of my heart.
Adam
Posted by: Jay Bowman on Fri, Nov 18 at 21:55:59 EST
Toured in: 98 / 2001
Back to my normal day job. It was a privilage to work with such talent this past week. Team 2,4,6 you all rock. Glad to hear the results are starting to role in. I have my list of contestants with there pictures up by my desk and highlight the pictures as the news comes in.
Percy, it was great working with you again, I was thankful to be apart of your team.
Regina - Its always great to be able to show you wich note to pic, although you are very talented, I'll show you the note any day. LOL :)
Susan - You were a great addition to the team this year, hope you come back to the long hours
Mr Edwards, although we didn't get the chance to converse much this year, I just wanted to wish you and Linda the best and thank you for always being there for me. You can count on me whenever you need me.
Dan, DAN THE MAN posted ... wow I cant believe it... How the heck are you man? I miss you. Mel, Chirs and I had a nice quick chat about you. Talk to you soon buddy.
Alpha team, you guys did a great job, wish our teams could have worked more hand in hand.
Chris Burch.. It was, as always, a pleasure to see you, still a little unbelievable that your at almore every world wide, but glad you found your "nich" in the program. As I spoke to many, everyone is greatful for all that you do.
Spencer - Great seeing you, speak to you soon.
Mel - I miss you already, it was great seeing you, "in all your beauty" Keep your head held high when you get back into auditioning, your an amazing person and someone will find your talents out there.
Walt - It was great to meet you Wife You do a great job on that stage.
TO ALL THE REST THAT I MISSED I LOVE YOU ALL AND Take Care..
If you should need me..
646-660-2962 , that means you too James Green.......
jbow1976@yahoo.com
OH , i alwasy miss 1...
Ed - Love ya man, when you come to Manhatten we'll split the Pie....
Always
Jay Bowman
98\2001
Posted by: Libby Castle on Fri, Nov 18 at 23:25:02 EST
Toured in: 94
It's always hard to come back to reality after Worldwide. I just want to start by saying thank you to AFE and especially you Chief for once again allowing me to be a part of something wonderful. Every year I feel as though no matter how hard I try to give back, I always leave with something more than I can ever repay...I guess it'll take a lifetime. I really don't know what I'd do or where I would be if weren't for TIB. It's like a drug that I'm addicted to.
To all the contestants...you all have touched my life in a very special way and I will never forget you. Please, if this isn't your year...come back. Like Mr. Edwards said, you are all good enough to be TIB, it's just a matter of who will fit for this year. Don't get discouraged and miss out. Take what you have learned and continue to hone your craft. For those who do get the call, remember this day...you're gonna need it. For there are times when you will have to dig deep to keep going.
Derrick...what can I say? Well, there are no words. My mentor, my friend. You'll never know the impact of your kindness, wisdom and love have had on me. I love you more than words can express. I just don't think you know how much I aspire to be a prior like you. I am honored and blessed to be a part of your team and would have it no other way.
Tracey...there are few people that I feel a deep bond and most of all respect for. You are one of them. I love your spirit and 'your truth' in all that you do. I admire you and hopefully one day, I can become half the woman that you are.
Errrnnnnn...it was truly a pleasure to get to know you. I have learned from you and please keep coming back. I would work again with you any day. I am blessed to have had the time with you. You are so sweet and shy, until the stage and girl you just tore it up!!!! I look up to you.
Josh...my twin. It's uncanny how we clicked. You're a rare person and I wish that there were more like you. But, then I just don't know if the world could handle it (the two of us is enough :)). I know you and Huey may have to fight, but please come back.
Percy...AKA "The Greatest Realtor on Earth" :) I love you and thank you for being there for me. You are another prior that I look up to and can't tell you how much you mean to me.
Jeri...I know that I've said this before, but you are one of the most amazing people I have ever known. This program could not survive without you. If there's anything I can do...you know that I'dmove heaven and earth to do it.
Carol, Terri, Bob, Ed, Matt, Cpt Chris...thank you for all your help. I know that you guys are busy enough, but you still take time to take care of us priors and I can't say thank you enough.
Glo, Chris B., Skeeter, Takeesha, Starr, JAG, And all the HQ staff. you guys are wonderful.
Dave, Kelly (AKA P.Q.), James, George (AKA "The Mantis"), Doug and all the Techs...you rock and a show just wouldn't happen without you. Thanks.
Spence...it was great to see you. Let me know when you graduate.
And last, but definitley not least, Mr. Edwards...Where do I begin? It would take a novel to say all that needs to be said. You know how I feel. Thanks for taking a chance on that 'chubby little girl' almost 12 (good grief!) years ago. You changed my life and for that I am eternally grateful. Mrs. Edwards... you looked marvelous and I am happy that things are getting better for you. I love you both so very much. Thank you....
I just want to thank the Lord for blessing me with such an wonderful family. I just can't imagine not having each and everyone of you in my life. I love you all...even the priors I have never met. You all mean so much to me. God Bless.
TIB 2005, I admire you for representing the program so well even through such adversity. Thank you for keeping tradition going.
Sorry so long...just had to say what's on my heart.
Libby
TIB 1994
Posted by: Paul on Sat, Nov 19 at 02:04:42 EST
Toured in: 01
It was great to be back for world wide. Thank you Mr. Best and Mr. Edwards for having me in AFMDB. Jim, Lucky, Sandman, and Barry....you guys are Crazy and I am glad I am insane enough to keep with your company. I am sorry you couldnt be in the pit Darryl. For the record, I voted for East Coast Freeway as a heavy hitter. Maybe next year.
It was a pleasure to see some of the faces from the 01 tour. I hope to see them again in the near future.
TIB 05, you guys are rocking. Keep up the good work.
Take care
Paul (AKA MR. ARROGANTES) Greg Jordan knows my alias very very well.
Posted by: Kellee Ryan on Sat, Nov 19 at 04:02:50 EST
Toured in: 95, etc
Hey Blue
First and foremost...CONGRATS to Brian "Big Fun" Bird, audio sensei and Golden Roger winner. You truly deserve it and I'm glad that I was there to see your night to come out of your cubbyhole and take your rightful place in the spotlight for once. Now that you've retired, I am the last of the "old school" active duty techs, how scary is that??
A few shout-outs to my people -- Dave, Kerri, Kevin, the TIB techs, The Mantis, and The Wise and Knowing Doug, thanks for making this Worldwide awesome as always and by far the most trouble and trauma-free gig we've worked in years. Makes you feel a little guilty that there was no perpetual crisis to freak out over...Chief asked me what in my opinion was "different" about this year's WWTC and I would have to say that it was pretty much the difference between banging rocks together to make fire and nuclear fission. Thanks to this year's TIB cast in general; some years the cast is very insular and hard to get to know but you all were a joy to work with at all times, both as a project officer and as a tech for Worldwide. I had so much fun quoting The Simpsons while calling spot cues! :) Bill, Terra, Tam, Greg, Shane, Christine, Lighting Jon, Lee, and everybody else...have a great rest-of-tour and finish strong! To Mama Glo, Skeeter, Miss Terri, and the rest of the staff, thanks for a memorable night at Denny's (Andrea, you ordered a French what?)
And of course to Jeri and Mr. Tom "The Great and Powerful Oz" Edwards...thank you from the bottom of my heart for believing in me. You have taught me 90% of the most important lessons in my life and I am forever grateful for every opportunity you've graciously given me. I am forever in your debt and anything you EVER need, I'm there.
Congrats to everyone so far who has gotten the call, standby for wisdom and helpful hints from priors regarding your tour...ask questions now to avoid problems later.
Much Blue Love to All
The Wolverine of Love
PYRO RULES!!
Posted by: nolan wright on Sat, Nov 19 at 04:03:51 EST
Toured in: future 2006!
well here is the current list
1. Tenisia Jones - Female Vocalist
2. Danielle Huges - Female Vocalist
3. Geffrey Stirrup - Male Vocalist
4. Nolan Wright - Instrumentalist - Saxaphone
5. Amanda Agular - Musical Variety
6. Bethany Schwartzkopf - Musical Variety
7. Adam Combs - Male Vocalist
I'm so excited about next year and also going crazy wondering who else is on the tour!! as soon as you know please let us know.
Posted by: Skeeter on Sat, Nov 19 at 04:55:51 EST
Marcie, Marcie, Marcie...Louisa! didn't forget ya girl! You know how it is...It was so great to see you again. Loved every moment of it! And to my girl Keesha, always great working with you! You truly are a DIVA! You guys hit me up with your information so I can send you the pictures.
Doug- what can I say? Stay away from the copier! haha. Oh, and thanks for the fishing line! Nothing like a last minute "rigging!"
Smiles,
Skeeter
Posted by: Adam Combs on Sat, Nov 19 at 05:06:27 EST
I am so excited for everyone that has made the tour and for those to come. When it comes time to staging we got to stick together and help eachother out!!! I can't wait! Mimi, if you read this, I deleted all my gov E-mails on accident. Help me out and send those pics again please. I would much a priciate it. Josh...Whats the deal? Thanks for working with me on everything. You have made a great impact on my life and my person. I truely admire you and hope to be able to get a chance to work with you in the future.
To all of the make-up artists and TiB staff, thankyou for teaching me and guiding me in the right direction. Ya'll are truely awsome.
Team 3....Talk to me. We are family, and I wont ever forget that! Thankyou for your support and kind words. I only hope I could have done as much for you as you did for me. I love you all.
Adam
Posted by: Jenna Woolfolk on Sun, Nov 20 at 01:20:42 EST
Awesome job "Sunshine"!!
Jenna
Posted by: Zef Smith on Sun, Nov 20 at 03:41:23 EST
Toured in: 88...OS
Just wanted to send a personal shout out to the newest TIB GR recipient...Mr Brian Bird. Brian, it was refreshing to hear that your contributions to the program were recognized with the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a prior. You've made countless musicians/singers sound great for almost two decades with the program and you’re worthy of the honor you've received.
Darryl McEachin - Take care of yourself and be safe. Miss and love you brother.
Jim W - Hope all is well on the West Coast. Miss learning from you.
Lucky B - Hope things are going well for you my brother. Miss laughing with you.
Chris K – Hope all is well with you and Joanne. I’m sure the group’s staying busy in SA.
Lo aka Sandman – I’m still challenged by your drive, passion and enthusiasm for our beloved instrument. Thanks for being my “bass big brother!”
To the rest of my TIB Priors family - I wish you blessings and peace as you endeavor to make a difference each and every day.
Cheers...Z
Posted by: Gerry (AKA Formerly Baby G) on Sun, Nov 20 at 11:52:12 EST
Toured in: Been round a lil
Hey Sandman...
You still thumpin' on that piece of wood bro??? Gimmie a hollar at me e-mail above if you get this message. And anyone who is in touch with LS would you please put "a bug in his ear" for me and let him know a certain '87 drummer is tryin' to hook up.
Just a little (TRUE) WWTC story for yall to ponder. Once upon a Talent Comp...way back in the day when our '87 instr. group, known as "Ulterior Motives", attacked the stage at worldwide that year (for the second time in a row!) I vividly recall the exact moment while standing in the wings backstage waiting in the que to go on when I fist heard the mighty chops of the Blue one they call "Sandman!" Although ther moniker Sandman conjurs up thoughts of sleep etc., this guy was FAR from asleep when he hit the stage for his incredible instr. solo! In fact, he took the house by storm (a Sandstorm that is! LOL) and brought down the roof as it were with his undeniable talent, precision, and "in-the-pocket" groove playing on bass!
But here is the ironic twist! As myself and my boyhood friend and high school musical chum from CAPA (High School for the Creative and Performing Arts class of '84, YIKES!!) James Amey - '87ss keyboardist - stood listening intently to what was about to be unleashed on the unsuspecting audience, we suddenly realized that the song Sandman chose to perform, was the very song we (our band) had wanted to do originally!
We had put the song aside because our bass player that year (good as he was) was not quite adept enough to cover the complicated and funky fast runs, tricky fingering, and harmonic changes that permeated the entire song. The exact name of the song now escapes me (almost 20yrs ago!), but it was by the 80's Philly funk group known as "Pieces of a Dream". Incidentally, we (James Amey an I) chose to do a song by "Pieces" as a sort of tribute (homage) to their success as they were also CAPA Alum only they graduated several years before we arrived.
So you can imagine the shock we were in to hear someone doing "our song" from backstage in the dressing rooms! Man we just totally flipped out and RAN out to see who it was and how well it was being done. Needless to say, we were extremely impressed, and afterwards we me up with Lorenzo and joked about how we would have brought him down to Eglin to or co-opted him into Systems Command just to have him do the song with us behind him! He did this song SOLO yall!!!! That should tell you something about how good of a bass line ran through it, and how confident he was that he could master it alone and perform it live as a solo act! Pretty brave and ambitious, I'd say.
But the best part of it all was that, his personality and his professional demeanor matched his musical abilities to a tee! Very laid back and soft-spoken, he was (until TIB got hold of him and brought him outta that shell! LOL). Back then, he was a man of few words, and he let the bass speak for him. And once the judges caught wind of the groove...that's all she wrote!!! That was the year of the funky bass players. Gary and Lorenzo doin' their thang.
And TIB '87 lived happily ever after!
G out...like the Pats and the Eagles! Dang!
Posted by: Laura on Sun, Nov 20 at 15:22:45 EST
Toured in: 2004
2005 - It was great to see of all you here (with our "intimate" crowd) at Langley.
I loved your show, and those who missed it really missed out. How far you all have come from staging!
Horn section - you guys are awesome.
Ladies - way to lay it out there. Terra... major kudos to you... I hardly recognized that CONFIDENT woman who was up there in control of the stage!
Eddie - you already know! E-mail me at the address above for the number, had to run get D-man in bed before I got a chance to get it to you.
Tam and Bill - keep taking care of each other and hang in there! Remember you can call ANY time... I'll even answer the phone during finals for you!
Cheers,
Laura
Posted by: Breona Rancher on Sun, Nov 20 at 17:40:06 EST
Toured in: ...
WAY TO GO ADAM!!!! I miss you, my battle-buddy!!!! Congratulations to you and all of the selectees!!
Bre
Posted by: ~jai~ on Sun, Nov 20 at 17:56:27 EST
Toured in: '02/'04
Sound like another great WW! I'm bummed that I missed it.
Eric and JDV, way to represent.
Posted by: Poppa Grady on Sun, Nov 20 at 20:47:34 EST
Toured in: 02
This will be quick as I am still trying to dig out my desk from being gone to WW.....
Congrats to a wonderful brotha, Mr. Brian Bird. Well deserved! Thanks again to the staff for letting me come down and get "my fill" of all things musical. Contestants, your are all exceptional folks who were a pleasure to work with (from the instrumental side of things).
Mr. Best, it was a great pleasure seeing you again and partaking of your great wisdom.
Sandman, thanks for the lessons. As soon as I'm done with this post I'll be removing my hands as they are no longer needed for Bass playing.
If I had the time to list everybody else I surely would. Thanks to everyone for allowing me the opportunity to help out. It fills my soul for another year.
Much Love,
Poppa "G"
Posted by: ~jai~ on Sun, Nov 20 at 22:27:39 EST
Toured in: '02/'04
Poppa G
What's up Tetley, how's Dyess treating ya...funniest thing, I had a dream about '02 the other night...strange huh??
02--Hope all is well, I'm still in the AF so you can catch me on the global........wink/wink.....
04--what's been up.....Jam Well, get at me, let me know what's goin on
Take Care
~jai~
Posted by: Jenna Woolfolk on Mon, Nov 21 at 10:01:21 EST
Toured in: FUTURE 2006!!!
I MADE IT!!!
I am home in California on leave, and my supervisor called and made me think I was in major trouble. They said I got a major speeding ticket and that I and my flight commander would have to see someone Friday morning in Blues. They were going on and on(for like 15 minutes!)and made me feel pretty bad!! But then he said he was lying!!!! =)
Thanks to everyone!!
Posted by: Carmen "Andi" Andrews on Mon, Nov 21 at 10:06:58 EST
Congratulations!!!! Current list, new addition :)
1. Tenisia Jones - Female Vocalist
2. Danielle Huges - Female Vocalist
3. Geffrey Stirrup - Male Vocalist
4. Nolan Wright - Instrumentalist - Saxaphone
5. Amanda Agular - Musical Variety
6. Bethany Schwartzkopf - Musical Variety
7. Adam Combs - Male Vocalist
8. Jenna Woolfolk - Female Vocalist
Posted by: Alyson Baird on Mon, Nov 21 at 10:12:25 EST
Congrats to everyone so far. Special congrats to my team mate Nolan, you rock buddy, and to Bethany (my teammate for a day). Good luck to everyone else who is still waiting on that call.
Posted by: AmandaJade on Mon, Nov 21 at 10:52:18 EST
Toured in: 06!!!!
...wait one more!!!...
yep that's four for team 3!!!!!!
congrats all
1. Tenisia Jones - Female Vocalist
2. Danielle Huges - Female Vocalist
3. Geffrey Stirrup - Male Vocalist
4. Nolan Wright - Instrumentalist - Saxaphone
5. Amanda Agular - Musical Variety
6. Bethany Schwartzkopf - Musical Variety
7. Adam Combs - Male Vocalist
8. Jenna Woolfolk - Female Vocalist
9. Zack McGhehee - Instrumentalist - Trombone
Posted by: Jenna Woolfolk on Mon, Nov 21 at 11:07:52 EST
Toured in: FUTURE 2006!!!
Go Team 3! Go Team 3!!
I cant wait to see you guys in February!! I am so stoked!
~Jenna~
Posted by: Breona Rancher on Mon, Nov 21 at 11:08:24 EST
GO JENNA, GO JENNA...I AM SO HAPPY!!!!! I knew you could do it!!!! Make Ramstein proud!! Congrats to Zach as well!!!
Breona
Posted by: Spencer on Mon, Nov 21 at 12:28:06 EST
Toured in: 2001
Julie Little, where are you???????
Posted by: Jeanette on Mon, Nov 21 at 14:13:13 EST
Toured in: 2003
It sounds like everyone had a great week at WW... I second what Jamie said... sorry I missed it!
I'm excited for the team to get here on Wed. I know they have a long weekend at Charleston, so I'm excited to do some catching up!
Congrats to those who have been notified of thier selection and if you're still waiting for the call... keep your fingers crossed! I'm praying for all of you!!
Love you all!
Jeanette
Posted by: Renee M. Sanders on Mon, Nov 21 at 15:14:05 EST
I am so disappointed -- this is the second year in a row that the Tops In Blue have come to South Carolina (Sumter) and we have been unable to attend. The Patriot Hall is a lovely establishment but it can NOT accomodate the about of patrons who want to attend. I just called and THERE are no tickets to be had -- understand this is a FREE concert but the establishment is small ans had limited space. I have never missed a concert and my husband has since retired. Very disappointed in Columbia, SC.
Posted by: Walt on Mon, Nov 21 at 15:49:09 EST
Toured in: 2001
Somebody in South Carolina help Renee out and get her some tickets. It's a shame she missed the tour two years in a row.
TIB Family & Friends at HQ AFE and any where else who has some strings in South Carolina... let's make it happen!
Teezy!
Posted by: Mimi Ledet on Mon, Nov 21 at 16:12:45 EST
Toured in: 2006!!!
I just got the call!!!! Although I auditioned as a vocalist, I am going to play the keyboard for the 2006 tour. I am absolutely ecstatic (and floored at the thought that half of Team 3 is going... Yeah buddy!!!!) Good luck to those still waiting and I can't wait to see everyone again in February!!!!
1. Tenisia Jones - Female Vocalist
2. Danielle Hughes - Female Vocalist
3. Geoffrey Stirrup - Male Vocalist
4. Nolan Wright - Instrumentalist - Saxophone
5. Amanda Aguilar - Musical Variety
6. Bethany Schwartzkopf - Musical Variety
7. Adam Combs - Male Vocalist
8. Jenna Woolfolk - Female Vocalist
9. Zack McGehee - Instrumentalist - Trombone
10. Mimi Ledet - Female Vocalist (Instrumentalist-Keyboards)
Posted by: JDV (not Jay-Z) on Mon, Nov 21 at 16:34:50 EST
Toured in: 2003
Whoa...talk about shock treatment. I've been on leave and I had to go into work to work on my troops' training records before I go out of town for Thanksgiving. I'm sitting in my office in civilian clothes and my Commander walks in to tell me that I've made it!!! Praise Jesus! I'm down with it.
Thank you, Mr. Edwards, for trusting me to handle business for another year. I wont let you down.
Here's the new list:
1. Tenisia Jones - Female Vocalist
2. Danielle Hughes - Female Vocalist
3. Geoffrey Stirrup - Male Vocalist
4. Nolan Wright - Instrumentalist - Saxophone
5. Amanda Aguilar - Musical Variety
6. Bethany Schwartzkopf - Musical Variety
7. Adam Combs - Male Vocalist
8. Jenna Woolfolk - Female Vocalist
9. Zack McGehee - Instrumentalist - Trombone
10. Mimi Ledet - Female Vocalist (Instrumentalist-Keyboards)
11. John Del Valle (JDV) - Instrumentalist - bass guitar
As Mimi said, those selected aren't necessarily doing what you might think. So, everybody is still a hopeful. Keep hope alive! Keep praying. It'll be exciting to continue to watch this list grow.
JDV (not Jay-Z)
TIB 2003
Future TIB 2006
Posted by: Carmen Andrews on Mon, Nov 21 at 16:39:19 EST
Add another name to the list :) GO TEAM 4!!!
1. Tenisia Jones - Female Vocalist
2. Danielle Hughes - Female Vocalist
3. Geoffrey Stirrup - Male Vocalist
4. Nolan Wright - Instrumentalist - Saxophone
5. Amanda Aguilar - Musical Variety
6. Bethany Schwartzkopf - Musical Variety
7. Adam Combs - Male Vocalist
8. Jenna Woolfolk - Female Vocalist
9. Zack McGehee - Instrumentalist - Trombone
10. Mimi Ledet - Female Vocalist (Instrumentalist-Keyboards)
11. John Del Valle - Instrumentalist - Bass Guitar
Posted by: Carmen "Andi" Andrews on Mon, Nov 21 at 16:41:43 EST
Nice posting at the same time, John! :) Funny how that works. Congratulations!! Go TEAM 4!! Keep them coming!
Those that are sitting in wait, biting their nails, shifting in their seats, etc... I'm right there with you. Good luck!!!!
Posted by: Jamaal on Mon, Nov 21 at 16:57:30 EST
Toured in: touring 05
Congrats to all that have been selected so far. Big shoutouts to Jenna and Tenisia! Take care and you all need anything at all let me know. ttfn
Peace
~ J
Posted by: Larry on Mon, Nov 21 at 17:27:21 EST
CONGRATS goes out to ALL of those who have made it so far! All the rest of us can do is stand by and pray.
At this time, I just want to wish everyone (Mr. Edwards, Mr. Jones, staff, priors, TIB 2005, and WWTC 06 contestants and all of your families) a Happy Thanksgiving and a safe holiday, and also be thankful for everything that you have in life. God Bless each and every one of you!
Posted by: Lindsay Hetterly on Mon, Nov 21 at 17:32:10 EST
JDV!!!!!! Awesome job buddy! I knew it! You rock! God Bless you, and I hope the best for 2006 tour! Hope to see you there:)
Posted by: nolan wright on Mon, Nov 21 at 17:55:48 EST
Toured in: 2006!!!!
I feel like doing a little dance i'm so excited!!!!!! I can't wait till Feb. this is going to a grrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat year!!!!
Posted by: Jenna Woolfolk on Mon, Nov 21 at 18:00:56 EST
Toured in: FUTURE 2006!!!
I totally know how you feel Nolan!!
And thanks Jamaal!
~Jenna~
Posted by: Lesley Vaughan on Mon, Nov 21 at 18:17:24 EST
Congratulations to all who have made it so far! As for me, I'm still waiting for the call but I guess we'll all know tomorrow. Good luck to all those who make it to staging. I know you'll represent the AF in true TIB style. Take care and God Bless.
~Lesley
Posted by: Gerry (AKA Formerly Baby G) on Mon, Nov 21 at 18:34:54 EST
Toured in: Hmm lemmie think
Hey Blue,
Thanks to all of you who are posting the results for the '06 cast selectees.....but one small favor to ask....could you all also remember to put "prior" in brackets [] next to those to whom it may apply....for those of us old heads who may not be familiar with all the newer priors names etc.?? And the year they toured as well (if known - check the priors yearbook link etc.)
Thanks yall!!! Especially JDV (Congrats Bro!), Amanda Jade, Nolan Wright (Congrats Bro!), Carmen Andrews (Congrats 2 U!), Mimi Ledet (Congrats Girl...Maam!) for posting the results thus far. And to all the new teammembers. Welcome to the fold! And also to all those yet to come...whoever you are...pre-congrats! '06...your journey has only just begun! Now you must LEARN TO EARN the honor of being BLUE (TIB) by working together and pushing yourselves and your fellow teammates farther musically than you have ever done in your entire lives! Come prepared to work your tails off and psych yourselves up mentally before you hit staging! Then attack your songs like a lion! Pace is important...especially for the vocalists, but your teachers will guide you and let you know when to give more. Remember, although it may be/seem "tough" for you all....they do it year after year....so you are in good hands!
Gerry
'86 n' '870s
P.S. To the future '06 loadmaster....good luck and bring or buy a digital camera or a polaroid for the truck and the pallets. That's my little bit of advice. It sure helped me in the first few weeks. After that, it will be written in stone (by the neurons!). Big responsibility! Also...WEAR A WEIGHT-BELT or lower back-brace. It DOES HELP! In fact, all of '06 should consider buying those black stretchy braces for set-ups and tear-downs one you hit the road! I'm not sure if they provide those for yall these days. They are fairly inexspensive at the BX! I know the hard-hats are provided! We didn't have no hardhats *%$@#& "back in the day"yall. LOL 's why we old heads are a lil hard-headed! LOL! Luv ya Blue! Congrats '06! Have fun too! That's what its all about! Makes staging more bearable!
Posted by: Mimi Ledet on Mon, Nov 21 at 18:48:25 EST
Toured in: 2006!!!
Updated list...
And a thank you to Mr. Edwards for believing in us and offering us all this opportunity of a lifetime.
Legend (because I'm a dork):
Name [prior year] - Audition Category (Performance category if different)
1. Tenisia Jones - Female Vocalist
2. Danielle Hughes - Female Vocalist
3. Geoffrey Stirrup - Male Vocalist
4. Nolan Wright - Instrumentalist - Saxophone
5. Amanda Aguilar - Musical Variety (Instrumentalist - Guitar)
6. Bethany Schwartzkopf - Musical Variety
7. Adam Combs - Male Vocalist
8. Jenna Woolfolk - Female Vocalist
9. Zack McGehee - Instrumentalist - Trombone
10. Mimi Ledet - Female Vocalist (Instrumentalist - Keyboards)
11. John Del Valle [2003]- Instrumentalist - Bass Guitar
Posted by: Naomi Keen on Mon, Nov 21 at 18:57:57 EST
Toured in: 2006
I'M IN COMPLETE SHOCK!! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT!!
So here's the scenario...I'm on leave in Arizona for the holidays. I'm sittin in an Asian restaurant having lunch. I notice a missed call and don't recognize the number. I call it back, "Hi, someone from this number just called me." My commander on the other end says "yes, that would be Lt Col Black, your commander. You're on speaker phone." "Oh hi ma'am," I say, "why am I on speaker phone?" "We all just wanted to be here to congratulate you on becoming the newest member of TIB!!" The room goes nuts, everyone in the background is screamin and clappin. I'm sittin there in the restaurant, tons of people around, CRYING, laughing, shaking, in disbelief. That had to be the happiest moment of my life!! I can't contain the excitement. THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH Mr. Edwards for selecting me. Sir, I will not disappoint you!! I can't say thank you enough to eveyone. You all have made the biggest impact on my life. I won't ever forget any of you!! I wouldn't be here if it weren't for so many wonderful people that I learned from. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart!! This is an absolute dream come true!! I've never been happier. Congratulations to all that have gotten the call thus far. I know it's tough waiting, but hang in there everyone. I look forward to seeing the rest of the team come together!! I can't wait til Feb!!
God Bless
Naomi
Posted by: Tenisia Jones on Mon, Nov 21 at 19:02:10 EST
Toured in: 2006
THAT'S MY GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Naomi it's about time you posted cause I sure was bout to steal your fire and let everyone know! {:0) Congrats Diva! I can't wait to see you on the bus. Consider this just 1 of God's many blessings well deserved! Luv Ya Ma
Tenisia
TEAM 2 BABY!!!!
Posted by: Brian Granger on Mon, Nov 21 at 19:21:03 EST
VERY AWESOME NAOMI!!! Three selectees from Team 2...not too shabby. Well i'm just praying for my call tomorrow for a Tech position. Congrats to everyone thus far.
Posted by: Jenna Woolfolk on Mon, Nov 21 at 19:31:50 EST
Toured in: Future 2006
Congrats Naomi! I've been watching this like crazy. I am just so anxious to see who's going to be my busmates!!
1. Tenisia Jones - Female Vocalist
2. Danielle Hughes - Female Vocalist
3. Geoffrey Stirrup - Male Vocalist
4. Nolan Wright - Instrumentalist - Saxophone
5. Amanda Aguilar - Musical Variety (Instrumentalist - Guitar)
6. Bethany Schwartzkopf - Musical Variety
7. Adam Combs - Male Vocalist
8. Jenna Woolfolk - Female Vocalist
9. Zack McGehee - Instrumentalist - Trombone
10. Mimi Ledet - Female Vocalist (Instrumentalist - Keyboards)
11. John Del Valle [2003]- Instrumentalist - Bass Guitar
12. Naomi Keen- Female Vocalist
Posted by: Erin Holzapfel on Mon, Nov 21 at 20:57:57 EST
Toured in: 2004
I'm addicted to this site. The suspense is KILLING me! Ahhhh!! :)
Posted by: Anonymous on Mon, Nov 21 at 21:34:18 EST
Toured in: ...
To keep the list simple, and to not cause confusion, let's keep the list current with only the name of the selectee and what they did at Worldwide. Although some folks may already know what they're doing when they get on tour, others do not. Some people may have been selected for something they did at worldwide, but you did not see. Don't make assumptions about what the team will look like when you get there. You will probably be wrong.
1. Tenisia Jones - Female Vocalist
2. Danielle Hughes - Female Vocalist
3. Geoffrey Stirrup - Male Vocalist
4. Nolan Wright - Instrumentalist - Saxophone
5. Amanda Aguilar - Musical Variety
6. Bethany Schwartzkopf - Musical Variety
7. Adam Combs - Male Vocalist
8. Jenna Woolfolk - Female Vocalist
9. Zack McGehee - Instrumentalist - Trombone
10. Mimi Ledet - Female Vocalist
11. John Del Valle - Instrumentalist - Bass Guitar
12. Naomi Keen - Female Vocalist
Posted by: Chonte Walker on Mon, Nov 21 at 22:22:55 EST
Congratulations Naomi, Tenisia, and Geoffrey. Looks like Team 2 is rackin'em in.
I'm so excited for you guys, hopefully i will get the opportunity to join ya'll. No phone call yet, but i'm still hopin and prayin.
Posted by: Anthony Robinson on Mon, Nov 21 at 22:26:14 EST
I hope to hear who the drummer is soon, me or otherwise, the suspense is killing me!
Posted by: Kerri on Mon, Nov 21 at 22:47:19 EST
Toured in: 2003
Yeah, no kidding about the WWTC roles compared to what role you you fill on the Team. JDV can tell you about that, right Purple Rain? Ha ha! You KNOW I couldn't let it go! Long story short, he auditions as a guitarist, didn't get selected, showed up to help out with staging and got picked up for audio. You just never know... Mr Edwards has a way of finding and bringing out your most beneficial traits (for the Team and yourself) even if you don't see them right away. At the time you might not understand, but in the end, you will! Just do and be your best!
Congrats and good luck to those chosen so far!
-KB
Posted by: Spencer on Mon, Nov 21 at 22:56:30 EST
Toured in: 2001
Erin I am right there with you! I am always glued to the board when the new cast is announced. Its like i am going through my WW all over again. Stay in good spirits for those who are waiting. The wait is hard but for some it will be well worth it!
Posted by: Chris Burch on Mon, Nov 21 at 23:02:20 EST
Toured in: 1998
Hmmm...anonymous posts...bad juju.
I have a suggestion to all eager new TIB selects and those still waiting. Do not bother keeping the list going. It takes up mucho space on the board and gets pretty darned repetitive. In a day or so, I will get the official list from the agency and I will post it for all to see at the top of the board. That avoids the confusion and a lot of wasted space. So please be patient and continue to post your news, just try to resist duplicating the list...again.
Good luck...be patient...don't give up if you don't make it this year.
Chris
Posted by: G Square on Wed, Nov 30 at 08:58:07 EST
Can someone tell mw what's going on with the board??
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MS JERI
Posted by: Spencer on Wed, Nov 30 at 09:39:37 EST
Toured in: 2001
Happy Birthday Ms Jeri!!
Posted by: Gerry (AKA Yoda-G) on Wed, Nov 30 at 11:26:37 EST
Toured in: Dern Gremlins!!
G Square,
Dang gremlins and elves goin' at it again! LOL!!!
Yoda G....out like a satellite after an X-Class solar flare! YIKES!!! Hope they can recover the data! Can you say "back-up" boys and girls...???...as in always remember to back up...and THANK GOD (& Chris) the board's back up! For a minute there I thought the "revolution" had started er somethin' and I fell asleep! LOL!
Posted by: Chris Burch on Wed, Nov 30 at 12:10:02 EST
Toured in: 1998
Well once again, there have been issues with the server that is hosting this site. Apparently it was the same issue as before, but their fix didn't work. They have supposedly completely replaced the entire server, so the problem should be solved. You can rest assured that I have send several nasty grams (and I do write them very well, I promise) to the management and have threatened to move the site. I might still do that so the site might go down again briefly (a few hours), but I will do the courtesy of letting everyone know before that happens. Until then, enjoy the site as long as it works and the official list.
Chris
Posted by: Becca on Wed, Nov 30 at 12:24:17 EST
Toured in: 2000!
Happpy Birthday Miss JERI!!!!!!!
Posted by: Jay Bowman on Wed, Nov 30 at 12:55:13 EST
Toured in: 98/01
Happy B-day Jeri White.
Posted by: Chad on Wed, Nov 30 at 13:14:05 EST
Toured in: 2003
Happy Birthday
Ms. Jeri!!!
Posted by: JD on Wed, Nov 30 at 14:38:36 EST
Toured in: 2000
Happy Birthday Ms. Jeri!!!! Hope you have a great day!!!!
JD
Posted by: La-Kee and Godfery on Wed, Nov 30 at 14:54:00 EST
Toured in: 2003
To THE HARDEST WORKING WOMAN IN SHOW BUSINESS
Ms. Jeri--the WW contestants don't know yet and us priors didn't know until we toured how hard you work. You deliver good news and bad like a true professional. You take care of us and you push us to do what we don't think we can (like tear down, move, set up, tear down, move, and set up again on the same day). You design and sew our sequins get ups and all that. You can spit anything there is to know about the program off the top of your head but you never toot your own horn. You do what it takes to "Make it Happen" and contrary to popular belief, you are not a robot. You are probably terribly under-thanked but don't think you're not appreciated. The Priors love you and we thank you for what you do and are for this program. You are the bluest!
P.S. That goes ditto for Honor