I wrote this to "rscamp" and it still goes

ABSOLUTELY NO CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES! There my weakness. It's so bad that I even have to turn off the food channel if they are baking them on one of their shows. actually even talking about them now......

Don't worry there's no rush on hotel info seeing that Great Hotels will be on a year hiatus. Please do send your information to PineRidge Film and Television out of Jacksonville Florida because they are always on the look out for a great hotel

Lodging management is a class in high school? That's fantastic! I'm not apart of the planning sessions so I don't know if it was ever considered. What are some of the hotels and things to do that your students would recommend? And what are some of their favorite hotels from the series? I'd love to know.

no I was only there for Beach Week stuff not Great Hotels. But it certainly is pretty swanky.

yes, Colin Firth is a delight. I aquired my crush on him during Bridget Jones and it shows no signs of letting up. Thank-you for your wonderful description of your California walks. The weather out here in Northeast has been downright depressing. Lilacs are by far one of my favorite flowers. It's such a shame they bloom for only two weeks. Seeing that your weather is so wonderful I would much prefer to send myself as opposed to a picture

He was on Saturday Night Live?

Hi,
My hubbie is from SI, NYC He went to school in Derry-sorry for the mix up!
I see it was your birthday=Happy Belated birthday...yep, if your beau can make ice cream, I would have to say he must be a keeper
My fav. episodes so far, including other seasons are:
1.)The Kahala Mandarin Oriental=Hawaii (Dolpin Quest!)
2.)The Hotel Del Coronado
3.)The Wheatleigh
Hope that your birthday was nice! We have one kitty; she is a calico who someone abandoned along side of the local highway. We have 3 dogs; an Irish Wolfhound, my sister's doberman, and a coonhound/bluetick mix! Never a dull moment!
Thanks for the reply! Take care! Talk to you later!
Maureen

sorry guys, Thursday and Friday turned out to be unexpectedly crazy so I couldn't get to talk to you. Therefore I'll be checking and posting on Sat and Sunday.

Hi Sam,

I tried calling elaine but she wasn't home. I'll give you my e mail address and then I'll send you hers (Im not sure she would want me putting it on a message board). You can reach me at wdecker085@comcast.net. I know she will love hearing from you.

Take Care

Wes

Gee Sam I am sorry. I didn't mean to start a whole thing by offering you the cookie recipe. Since you said I could get a signed pic I just wanted to give you something in return. It never occurred to me that everybody would be doing the same. So I will just sit here, read the posts and try not to stir up any more trouble.

Hi everyone! Just returned from the beach and atlantic ave- fun place. It seems sam stopped by, shame I missed it. Ah well, Im sure she'll find time to address me (and some of the rest of the regulars) in the next post, but its a good thing that she talked to some new people.. and found that friend from middle school..how funny is that!
Milnemgal- Sam is indeed a wonderful show host! I beleive that GVH (great vacation homes) was taken off air sometime last year along with famous homes and hideaways (another one i liked, but not as good as sam shows) and girl meets hawaii. About the show being cancelled, its not. They're putting it off for a year or two well sam does a show about europe. Go her! And stick around in the Samantha Centeral and Great hotels forums when Talk to Samantha forum is over- we'd love to have you!
To Rscampb- I think sam was making a joke- nothing to be alarmed about. She seems to have a weakness for sweets. Perhaps that why she hasn't set up a fanmail PO box- shed get far to many chocolate cookies along with other things that would make her gorgeous figute melt away. Please dont take a vow of silence like that, the forum is definately follows the more the marrier montre, so help us make it marrier. PS (maybe after sam is gone that recipe could appear in a different forum- what can I say I love to cook?) Anyway nice meeting you!
Okay everyone have a great day (it seems to be a bit odd in this forum today- captttuttle hasnt posted- where are you!we need some comic relieif)Austin

One weekend in early March, my sons and their girlfriends were home, and we all got involved in a heated game of Cranium, playing as teams. At a critical point, Father Orange and I got the following True/False question:
"If you were lost in the Sonoran desert, the chewed pulp of the Saguaro cactus would be an excellent water source."
Into my head sprung a replay of Samantha Brown in an Arizona Great Hotels episode, chewing like a trooper on watery cactus pulp, and it was NOT from a Saguaro. So I confidently answered "False," and the parental unit emerged victorious! And that is why I must jump in here (though I admit I jump in too often) and thank you for being so darned educational. And I will be the first to volunteer to assist the crafty ferretpossum in toiletpapering the houses of the members of the academy for missing the Samantha best-host boat again. It does seem like the mature and logical thing to do. So nice to see that chap back on the forum!
Now may I point out that Emeril puts on a white coat in a studio, throws some stuff in a hot pan and says "Bam."
You don't see Emeril trekking out into a sweltering desert to eat cactus pulp, or risking life and limb on a hike to Kapolua Falls. And he sure doesn't dress up like a Rockette and do the high kicks. But you do, Sam, and we appreciate this wonderful "service" you give to us. Taking us away from our dull daily lives is a pretty big thing, and don't you forget it! You have worked so very hard to get this far in a tough business. We thank you for taking us with you to so many nice places, and let's not forget to mention that extra cranberry thingy you ordered at the Wauwinet for your tag-along viewers.
Spurred by a recent post, I just have to ask one more thing. My boys and I watched "Pee Wee's Big Adventure" way too many times back in the 80's, and I fondly recall one Saturday morning when we got dressed up as Pee Wee lookalikes for a contest at Kiddie City on Erie Blvd. One had his nose stuck up with scotch tape and the other did the biker bar scene, dancing up on the table to "Tequila." Despite the stellar effort, they lost, but as I recall, the $100 prize winner was a female Syracuse University college student in a grey suit. Is there any possibility it could have been YOU? The year would be right, and I have a gut feeling I know you from some place...
(and to debandgary, yes, the kids both lost their adenoids and had 7 sets of tubes, so relax,yours will recover just fine and be in good shape for an Orlando trip) Oh, Sam, since the recipes are flying at you, just want you to know that tonight I am having a hot dog on a New England roll, covered with my husband's specially concocted brown relishy sauce and a line of mayo, as usually found up on the northern parts of Route 1, if you know what I mean...
No need for another response here, (I've had more than my fair share) unless of course you were Pee Wee. I'd have to know. Mother Orange

Hi Sam,

You won't believe this, but I was watching today's episode (while waiting to shuffle items from the washer to the dryer), when I felt "led" to learn more about you. I asked my daughter if she would allow me to use my computer (she's a student with a lot of homework) so that I might be obedient to that which was unctioning me toward this site.

I have patiently plied my way through days of posts, not in any way expecting that you are actually at times available this week and ANSWERING your posts! How strange is that!?

I am absolutely shocked to discover that simply be being willing to respond when directed to do so, I seemingly have arrived at exactly the place to be able to speak with you! I am gobsmacked! ( a tip of the top to the Captain! )

I've become so enamored with your charm and wit, as well as your comfortably sweet style and transparency. Your beauty and personal grace is obvious to all those who post herein, so I'll not surprise anyone by simply giving public witness to my enjoyment at each televised appearing.

I am still stunned by the fact that less than three hours ago, I was "moved" to contact you, and now I have done so.

I will leave you with a thought for your next Hawaiian sky after nightfall...

I enjoy walking for a couple of hours alone at night (usually about 10:15 pm), so as to spend a bit of time with the One whom I believe I have been called to spend time with.

One evening, as I stepped from my porch, I felt the Spirit of God say to me, "Look up."

I looked up at a beautiful, brilliantly decorated late night sky and replied, "Ok, what are you going to show me?"

The Spirit said to me, "Do you know why there are stars?"

After a moment I confessed, "No, I really don't know why there are stars."

He said to me, "So that man will know... there's more."

Thank you Sam for the simple pleasures we've all had in watching you play your gifts before us. My best for your safe and profitable travels in Europe.

May your travels not end before you've seen all that's "more".

An appreciative fan in Illinois.

Edward

hi samantha,
a belated happy birthday to you! i hope you had a wonderful week thank you for the warm wishes re: my upcoming destination wedding in hawaii. i really would love to stay at the halekulani as part of our honeymoon... and if we go to maui then we'll definitely consider the hotel hana maui as you suggested. my fiance and i just saw the america's best beach hotels special and loved every single place! i have to thank you for inspiring him to suggest that our honeymoon will continue well after our time in hawaii... we hope to have romantic getaways at pretty much all the beach hotels covered, but our favorites include: shutters on the beach, bacara, hotel del coronado, la playa and the don cesar.

just one question for you... what was your favorite amenity/activity in all the shows you've done? (seems like you had a blast horseback riding on the beach, paragliding and with the dolphin encounter.) thanks again for taking the time to reply and share with all of us! take care

Samantha,

I just wanted to let you know that my husband and I just love watching your program. We've also started making arrangements to visit a few of the hotels that you have had on your show.

Stick around where when the forum is over (when)? I'm not sure I understand.
I see that you are going to CA? I just moved back to Scottsdale, AZ after 8 years in Monterey Bay. My sister and hub live in St. Helena in the Napa Valley. I can give you a lot of great places to go there! I love St. Helena. When are you going to be there and for how long?
Anyhow, thanks for the info and the welcome. When is the European show going to happen and is she moving there?
I just started French lessons last Tues. I am NOT going back to France until I can say more than "hello", "goodbye" and "check, please!!" (and until the Euro/dollar ratio improves dramatically!!)
MiLNEMGaL (Linda)

milnemgal- On this sunday I beleive sam will exit from the forums for a while and this particular one titled talk to samantha will be closed. However, there are two other forums titled Great Hotels and Samantha centeral that alot of the members including my self post in. So when Mod_Kelly closes this forum, you should stick around and keep chating!. As for CA, I'm headed there for two weeks this summer- we're driving up highway one (i think thats it- the one that follows the coast). That's really cool that you live in that area. I was given a couple of hotels to look at that I liked- MacAurthur Place and the Kenwood inn. What do you think of those places? Are there any others to check out in the area besides those, Auberge du Soleil, Meadowood, and Hotel Healdsburg? Or any other hotels along that drive that you think are nice I would love to hear about too! For the European Adventure show, the first ep is 2005 I think, so its a while off. Also, thats funny that you're taking French, as thats what I happened to be taking as well. Just remember your verbs and their forms and you'll do fine. I still cant get my french teachers song out of my head- Je Vais, Tu vas, Il/Elle vont, Nous Avons, Vous Avez..enough of that LOL. Anyway, keep up the lessons and hopefully sam will get to talk to you soon (and beleive me, its so much fun when she does). Have a nice evening, Chicagoboy

Sam, after my last post chicagoboy589 pointed out that you were probably joking about the recipe. I understand that you were saying no thank you, and I am fine with that.

DO NOT READ THIS PART: To chicagoboy589 there seems to be a mysterious new thread in Samantha Central you may want to check out.

I had to laugh. Two offers for chocolate chip cookies, one right after the other...the mental image of a prizefighting one-two punch to your willpower popped into my mind! My mischevious side wonders what would happen if 20 people independently decided to send you care packages of CC cookies, Godiva gift boxes, well...you get the idea. The look of delighted horror on your face...thinking about it gives me the giggles! It probably already happens to you every Christmas.

You mentioned about 10 posts back that GH's hiatus will be lasting for a year. What do you plan on doing with yourself during that time? Rest and quality family & friends time for certain, but I got the idea that you might be trying something different (aside from the new European show). Do you have any plans to get back into stage acting on a limited basis? Perhaps occasional appearances on other shows?

Hey there. So does she post every so often or how does it work? I will stick around the forums for sure. Travel is one of my favorite things.
About your trip. Don't know where you are flying to- San Francisco? If you're starting down in San Jose, check out the boardwalk at Santa Cruz. (Actually I lived in that area, in Rio Del Mar). It's just over HWY 17. (That's if you have kids). Then you can drive all the way up to San Francisco on Hwy 1, and personally I feel that portion of the famed highway is even prettier than Big Sur. You will pass Pigeon Point lighthouse, worth stopping, and LOTS of photo ops. Check out Half Moon Bay on the way. In a little place called Princeville by the Sea, Barbara's Fish Trap (and basically it IS a "trap")has THE BEST fish fry you'll ever want to eat! Then up to the City <sigh> I'm getting nostalgic.......okay, okay, I digress.
You will end up taking 19th Avenue, right through the City, but it's not that bad. Just don't go during rush hour. Continue over the Golden Gate Bridge (if you're not stopping till later). Through Marin County you will want to take the exit that says Napa/Vallejo, then up 137 to 129 on up to the Valley.
Now about where to stay. Luckily, I stay at my sister's. BUT I do know a couple places you might really like. The Inn at Southbridge and also the Harvest Inn are both on Main Street, and walking distance to the darling Victorian town's shopping, etc. Summer you simply cannot pass up "Taylor's Refresher". Looks the same as it did 40 or so years ago- been there forever. But its the only "drive in" style place you will have California cuisine items. Unbelievable (and the shakes and malts ain't bad, either!). There's a TON of fabulous restaurants there. Mustard's Grill, down the hwy. a bit (toward Napa) is good. TraVigne - yum. If you like martinis, go down to Rutherford to the Rutherford Grille. They keep replacing your glass as you drink with a fresh frozen one. (Try their Mashed Potatoes Concannon and the chile corn bread). I'm getting hungry.......more later. LOL If you want to write me off the board I have lots of California places for you.
LFCA1@cox.net. (I have SPAM blocker, so no ideas would-be SPAMMERS!)
Later,
Linda

sandiegan- I made the hotwings tonite (with out fries- i cant eat all that) one word- MMMMMMMMMMMM.....beats almost every wing I've had. I must say that I wondered the same thing about the cookies and chocolates and such Funny stuff. Anyway, if you have anymore good recipies, feel free to look on the Sam Centeral forum for rscampb's post. ANyway, thanks for the recipie, and I encourage hot wing fans around the world to try 'em...
LindaSam's last posting session was late December so every few months is when she post's I assume. We're flying into San Diego, and then driving north. I will look up the places you suggested for for sure. As for the driving, those are some good tips (I always like what people tell me over mapquest- waaaaay more reliable. As for places to eat reccomendations are always useful. P.S. Im actually a good bit too young for the martini's, but I'll be sure to pass it on to my mom. Thanks again and now off to Starsky and Hutch- Good night to all...Austin

chicagoboy589, you didn't say how long you will be in San Diego, but if you have the time try the turkey dinner at Po' Folks in National City. It's not a 5 diamond restaurant but when I was stationed in SD that was a popular place. There is also a great place for Gyros in Horton Plaza (downtown) stay away from the California place on the roof (4 gyoza for $6 give me a break!).

Hi Sam,
Yes, Colin Firth was on SNL. I'm so sorry you missed him! Just keep your eyes posted for repeats of SNL. I believe repeats start in May. He was hilarious! You may or may not know this, but he was also in the movie Pride & Prejudice. He was also in a movie called, "Valmont" with Annette Benning! I have to say he's one of my favorite actors too! If you like Norah Jones' music, then you might want to tape that episode, because Norah Jones was the music guest when Colin Firth was doing the show! I thought you might like to know that. I agree with you about chocolate chip cookies! Chocolate, the world's perfect food! Did you know that calories don't count on your birthday, holidays, weekends, at a friend's house, or a friend's party (hee hee)? I hope you have a great weekend Sam! Since you won't be on here for Easter, I wanted to wish you a Happy Easter! Eat lots of candy. Remember it doesn't count since it's a holiday (I'm sticking to that statement). I'm happy to find out that your an Aries like me! My birthday is April 14th. Have a great day Sam, and thanks for talking to us!

P.S. Would you like the receipe for, Mini-Cherry Cheesecakes?

Hi Chicagoboy589,
So what have you been up to lately? Besides waiting for Spring Break? Me? Until I hear from the Grand Hotel people, I'm babysitting. That and I just got my first car, at 22 yrs. old.(almost 23). If I get the job at the Grand Hotel, I believe I'll start on June 8th, and work there until Sept 8th. A cousin of mine is getting married, get this, September 11th! I'm not joking. When do you plan to go to the Grand Hotel? Have a nice day!

Hi Captuttle,
I must say you always express yourself very well, and it's always tastefully done too! There are not very many people who can do that! I applaude, and thank you for that! I was somewhat busy today, so I couldn't get back on here until 9:08pm. I hope you have "A top of the morning" type of day tomorrow!

Hi Ferretpossom,
I agree with Chicagoboy589, because you make me laugh too! I hope you visit these forums more often!

I believe that will be all for tonight. I hope everyone has a wonderful, warm Spring day tomorrow!

Your Friend,
Dramaqueen102
Tiffany

Thank you much for the reply Sam! I have been wondering something. When you are filming a scene where you are eating a meal, do you always eat the whole thing? They never show you have more than one bite. I know it is a stupid question but it was something I was wondering.

I would love to be able to have a job like yours. How did you get this job? Every time I watch Great Hotels, I always say to myself "I would absolutely love a job ike hers. She's so lucky". I have stayed at many hotels, mostly Disney World hotels, over the years and it would be so much fun to rate them to an audience. Would you want a sidekick? Just kidding.

Are you doing anymore Disney World hotels anytime soon? I am going to be there in August and I thought it would be so great if you were there filiming another episode. I would love to meet you. Hope to here from you soon.

~Rory