uggh, today has been a crazy holiday day so i didn't answer as many posts as I wanted to. But I will respond. It's great to have so many to read. okay, bedtime.

Thanks for responding to my last post, and I've appreciated how you've responded to all my other posts in the past. Like many other people on this forum, may I ask for an autographed picture? I've received autographed pictures from various athletes, but this would be my first from a television celebrity. You or Discovery can contact me at fmligot@aol.com. Thanks, and if you ever make it out here to Seattle any time for "Great Hotels" or any other travel show, I'd be glad to give you some pointers on what to see and do.

-- Mike Ligot

Glad to see our favorite vet “reporting for duty”. Yes, the success of the Black and Gold has been a pleasant surprise and more than compensates for a baseball season that started well and ended with a whimper. Mr. Williams appears determined to re-make the team. Our stars have become so disposable (Magglio out, Jermaine in). But maybe we’ll finally get a squad that can beat out Minnesota.

How does Christmas sneak up on you in Chicago? Answer: when there is no snow on the ground. I’m not sure if we should be envying MotherO in the Land of Lake Effect (I like that) or she envying us, but I’ve missed the white stuff. And speaking of that dear lady, it is time to proclaim that Syracuse Orange is out, Illini Orange is in!

The best to you and yours (particularly your Mom) this holiday season. Stay out of high rises without sprinklers and keep all the critters happy.

Hi Sam!

I am so glad I finally can chat with you. I have been reading some of the replys in the forum all week, but everytime I would begin to right a post of my own, either I would have to go to school (senior year of high school! yeah! ) or I would have to go to work. But, I know today is supposed to be the last day, so I don't care-work and school can wait! ) Let me start off by saying welcome back. I am so glad that I only have two more days until I am out of school for two weeks. Then I can finally watch Great Hotels again. It comes on at 3:00 p.m. and I have to go to work at 1:30 so I have missed it for a while. Would you be willing to call my school and tell them to let us have a class all about Great Hotels? I mean even teenagers need to know where the best places to go on vacation are and the best resturants and spas. How much more educational can a show get? (Or maybe I can get you to come in person- I think my principal would be much more likely to say yes, don't you think? ) I can not wait to see your new show. The previews are amazing and you look like you are having more fun than ever. Now, I know everyone has probably already asked this, but will you be doing more GH in the future or is the new series going to be it? I can't wait to hear from you and I hope it's not too late!

Steven

long time no see girlie! i hope you new show is grand and wonderful for you. i didn't get to see the cruise one. will you do a disney cruise in the future? and will there ever be a second edition of vacation homes? i recently got a dvr and i dvr all of your shows. my husband and i continue to enjoy you wit and candor in your show. we miss you here on the message boards. and personally i hope to see you do more hotel shows in texas. the cresent court is awesome!!!

Merry Christmas to you and you loved ones.
and best wishes in the new year

showgirl643

Sam,
they finally posted the January schedule of your new show- Passport to Europe- they are playing 15 eps total (with some of them repeated on multiple days)- I noticed London got 2 eps. Which rocks.. First question--PARIS CULTURE - EPISODE- DO WE GET TO SEE THE EIFFEL TOWER AND CHAMPS ELLYSE, AND ARC DE TRIUMPHE AND THE LOUVRE DURING THIS EP? with a title like Paris Culture- i wasn't sure what was included. OR DO WE GET A SECOND PARIS EP?
2nd question--I NOTICED THAT ALL THE ONES YOU LISTED FOR US WERE ACCOUNTED FOR EXCEPT THE SWISS ALPS AND ZURICH- I ASSUME THEY WILL COME UP IN FEB I HOPE- RIGHT? WHERE IN THE SWISS ALPS IS COVERED AND HOW MANY EPS DOES THIS INCLUDE?
if each of those gets two eps and vienna, st moritz and geneva each get one- that leaves 10 - next question-- WHERE IN GREECE DO YOU THINK WILL BE COVERED AND WHERE ELSE WOULD THOSE 10 EPS COVER?

thank you for the heads up---

for those who want to know here are dates and times for eps-- (also consult for additional repetition dates for these shows on the sched)

Mon Jan 3rd
Travel Channel- 1/2 hour
Passport to Europe- with Sam Brown
11am- Rome, Italy
230pm- Prague, Czech Republic

Tues Jan 4
Travel Channel- 1/2 hour
Passport to Europe- with Sam Brown
11am- London Now
230pm- Florence, Italy

Wed Jan 5
Travel Channel- 1/2 hour
Passport to Europe- with Sam Brown
11am- Edinburgh, Scotland

Mon Jan 10
Travel Channel- 1/2 hour
Passport to Europe- with Sam Brown
11am- English Countryside
230pm- Classic London

Tues Jan 11
Travel Channel- 1/2 hour
Passport to Europe- with Sam Brown
11am- Lisbon, Portugal
230pm- Berlin, Germany

Wed Jan 12
Travel Channel- 1/2 hour
Passport to Europe- with Sam Brown
11am- Seville, Spain

Tues Jan 18
Travel Channel- 1/2 hour
Passport to Europe- with Sam Brown
11am- Bavaria, Germany
230pm- Paris Culture

Wed Jan 19
Travel Channel- 1/2 hour
Passport to Europe- with Sam Brown
11am- Madrid, Spain

Thurs Jan 20
Travel Channel- 1/2 hour
Passport to Europe- with Sam Brown
11am- Munich, Germany

Mon Jan 24th
Travel Channel- 1/2 hour
Passport to Europe- with Sam Brown
230pm- Barcelona, Spain

Hi Sam,
How are you today? Me? Well I have a sore throat, & feel very run-down. So I probably won't be on the computer that long. Speaking of computers, I didn't like mine yesterday! I tried getting back on here to talk to you, and my computer kept feeding me the line that there was an error. I love technology in some ways, but in other ways I could do without it. Know what I mean? I have been thinking about a few questions to ask you.

1. What's your favorite color? Mine is royal-blue.

2. What's your biggest pet peeve? Mine is either people blasting their base in their car, or people chewing with their mouths open.

3. Is it snowing where you are? It sure is here! I live in MI.

4. What's your favorite season? I love summer! I like fall too, because of the beautiful colors on trees.

5. What's was your best birthday? I'd have to say my 21st birthday. I'm 23 1/2 yrs. old now.

These are just some random things I thought I would ask you. I hope you don't mind. I hope you have a wonderful day Sam! Ta ta for now.

Your shows are great. You are always funny. What do you like best about doing the shows?

Hey Sam! Love your christmas @ Disney World & Great Hotels: Grand Floridian! What are your fave things @ WDW & @ the Floridian? I love them all!

Happy Holidays Sam!
Tiff aka tvnut7

Samantha -

Since our resident Anglophile Capttuttle has suffered an unexpected (and uncharacteristic) bout of shyness, let me ask what parts of the English countryside you visited (and hopefully enjoyed). Capttutttle is a southeast Channel coast, Dover, Liverpool fan, but I'm the pastoral type, usually found banging around Devon, and somewhere on the southwest coast (like Branscombe). I've friends who own an 18th century B&B in Uppottery whose business is so good that they take only repeat customers - which for their isolation is surprising, but maybe it's the isolation in those ancient rolling hills that make it so beautiful. I truly hope you were there!

In any case, stemming from an earlier conversation, we were both curious if you had an opportunity to experience the UK train system. [We agreed the answer was probably no, but thought it polite to ask and be sure.]

As for moi, and validating the extremely good taste of those who have sworn by Paris, did you ever take a ride on the Metro? Late night, street musicians occasionally ride in the cars which adds such a nice ambience to being pickpocketed, but I digress ...

In the event (or hope, as you might have it) that I cannot return, I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and bountiful New year!

Best,

Intl Doc

Hi Sam,
It's me again. A feel a tiny bit better than I did earlier. Anyway, I wondered if you had all your Christmas shopping done, or are you procrastinating like I am? If I feel totally better by tomorrow, I should get some shopping done. I'm supposed to go shopping with my boyfriend, but I have to see how I will feel by tomorrow. I like to shop, but sometimes I have no idea what to get my friends & family. Do you ever have that problem? I hope you are doing well, and it's been nice talking to you!

Dramaqueen
Tiffany

Samantha~
I sure hope you are getting all that Christmas shopping done! And I hope that while you are reading these you are wearing flannel pajamas, sipping eggnog, and eating cookies (my name being BakingTraveler, I just baked gingerbread and shortbread cookies with pistachios- I'd give you some if I could)

I just wanted to thank you for talking with me and for taking the time to talk with all your adoring fans~ I really appreciate it, knowing your busy schedule.

Also, I just wanted to make sure you got my e-mail address for a pic....BakingTraveler367@yahoo.com

By the way, have you tried the Emergen'C packets? They sound similar to the product you mentioned- it's a flavored powder (orange, raspberry, cranberry, lemon-lime, etc) that you mix with water and it becomes effervescent. It has TONS of Vitamin C, tastes great, and helps me feel better! I buy mine in boxes of 36 at GNC or a health food store, you can also buy them individually.

Take care Samantha, have a Merry Christmas, and I looke forward to seeing you on Passport to Europe! Blessings!

So being you were out having a grand old time in Europe, Have you seen the 2005 Ford Mustang yet? I know you like Mustang Gt ragtops. The fastback model is out now with the Convertible to follow next year. Hope ya like it.
Bill

Hi my name is John David Newton. I love watching your show Great Hotels. I was wondering how you got a job doing that. I would love to do something like that. Also I think they should do something like that except for Amusement Parks. I live in Delaware. There is not much to do around here. You should go to a hotel in Harrington Delaware called AmericInn. I love seeing all the designs and things about hotels. See, I used to watch your show in Florida but, then we moved to Delaware. And I didn't get the channel with comcast. So tomorrow the DirectTV guys are coming and installing it so I can watch Travel Channel. Hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
John David Newton.

Add me to your list of fans. I love Great Hotels, mostly because of your good humor and wit.You just seem like someone we would all love if we knew you in person. You have such a winning personality.

I am planning my first trip to Europe next year. Italy to be exact,and can't hardly wait. I will be watching your new show whith great interest.I am sure it will be a hit.It is to bad they will not be showing it in an evening time slot. Oh, well, the recorder will be on.

May I also request a picture? my email is: pita430@rmci.net

Thank you so much!

Have a wonderful Holiday!

Good evening to you, Sam! My trip overseas is going to be 10 days and it includes visits to St. Paul's Cathedral, West End Theatre Performance, Anne Hataway's Thatched Cottage, Shakespeare's Birthplace, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Trinity College, Bunratty Castle, Muckross House in Killarney National Park, Blarney Castle, Roman Baths, and Stonehenge. That was pretty much a "copy & paste" of my trip. I, personally, am looking forward to visiting the castles, but then again I know little about the other sites and am positive I will be pleasently surprised from what I have heard. The trip is actually a school trip, senior trip, with the exception of a few underclassmen and my family won't be traveling with me.

As for right now, I just found out the dates of my exams this winter and I now have off from the 25th of January to the 30th and I may be planning a ski trip with some friends. I think I recall you saying you enjoyed skiing. If so, any mountains on the east coast you have enjoyed? I am looking into Mt. Snow, which I loved last year, but I am open to any other suggestions.

Have a great night, Sam!

Ashley
GoofyAsh@mousehut.com

jlarrc,

oh boy you're talking to the wrong person, because I don't have children of my own I don't have that experience. I think Cruises in general are very expensive. But my best advice is to rent apartments in the destination you choose that way you will save on hotel and food costs since you will have a kitchen. Thanks for watching the show even though it's about a single traveler with no apparent budget

how are you? wow it's been awhile. I haven't been to PA in sometime because my mom mostly comes to visit me. The cruise I was on had big wings that stabilized the ship so it wouldn't rock or I would be the same as you. take care and Happy Holidays!

How was London? I can't believe we missed each other by a few days. so close and yet....

i love your suggest for Austria. You're right it might be too challenging to shoot but it would make a great day off excursion.

It's not Patty's fault at all! the shoes come from higher up. In fact Patty sometimes carries around comfy shoes for me to rest in. If it was up to her I would be wearing UGGS.

Passport starts Monday January 3rd at 11am and 2:30. But I believe the shedule is now up.

Great to talk to you!

BetseyPaige,

So nice to hear from ya! I really enjoy traveling alone as well even though one comment I frequently get is "you're always alone, its so sad" Its when I am alone that I have more spontaneous experiences, where I open up to strangers and they reach out to me. that wouldn't happen if I was with someone. One lesson traveling abroad teaches you is how stereotypes of people are just plain wrong. One on One you meet the nicest and best people.

hope all is well.

Well, Sam, I was only going to post once...a "drive by" hello and then be on my way. But, you have a way of drawing us back!!

I can happily say that even though the last 2 nights I worked were extremely stressful and busy, I did not loose any of my patients. There are very few true sugical emergencies and they all seemed to hit my door at the same time Monday. I have mixed feelings about the animal planet show. They do seem to practice good medicine.

I bought a christmas present today. I'm on my way now! I was supposed to go out tonight and shop after a spinning class, but ended up sleeping for 3 hours on the couch instead. Can't seem to shake this cold thats been making the rounds. Maybe tomorrow... (actually the gift I bought was the DVD Cinema Paradiso...)

Hey...still looking for your opinion on where to go for a bike trip!

Glad to hear that your mom is doing well. We are too, although there are lingering effects and daily reminders of how much the past 8 years has changed us all. We plan on a quiet family Christmas as always, with a killer Roast Beef and Yorkshire pudding dinner. Always sure to clog the arteries!!! But worth looking forward to every year.

I see Ashley has made her way back, and I'm sure Tuttle will too. You know, you've helped create quite a circle of friends here.

Ok...I'm heading to bed. I'd love a hot toddie, but nyquil will have to do. Take care Samantha. Don't be a stranger to us all!

kel

Ruin Christmas? Ruin Christmas!?!? I'm just trying to MAKE it to Christmas.

Ah, Ms. Brown, you must assuredly know that you are virtually the last person on Earth whose Christmas I'd wish to ruin had I even the power to do so. I am no Prospero with his magic books, however - merely Capt. Tuttle (and even that's pretty dubious). But I'm not certain you understand the magnitude of the situation here.


There's this crazed old geezer with a long white beard - and believe me this is no Santa Claus - trying to separate me from my head. In his whackings he's taken serious chunks out of my beloved leather Chesterfield couch, broken my Queen Victoria bust into smithereens, turned bookcase after bookcase into a shambles. This is all most upsetting, Miss Brown. He keeps growling, "Bring out your dead!" and I keep reassuring him, "I'm not dead yet," and that "I'm really feeling better" (I did have a mild cold last week). But he just replies, "You're not fooling anyone, you know," and mumbles something about possible copyright infringements.

Fortunately he's older than dirt and I can still do a 7 1/2 minute mile when needed - much as you, homing in on that offending taxi with your departing luggage like a cheetah closing in on dinner (that must have been a magnificent sight, worthy of display on your Animal Planet) - so I've cheated Death so far. In fact I've worn him out for the moment and he's snoozing by my gas logs (what nerve) but I cannot talk for long (right) and am risking my life for you even now. But it's already near the end of your week with us (Oh, I am Fortune's fool!) and in these extraordinary circumstances I've been unable to clog up your forum every day as I otherwise no doubt would have done. How could this have happened, I wonder? What a loss to humanity. But I've worked out a bargain with him (too hideous to explain in public) whereby if I elude him until your forum closes Friday night I'll be spared (much rejoicing). But a huge sacrifice on my part, as I'll be unable to post anymore this week. Yet it has to be.

But I promise you, Samantha, that I'll watch all your European adventures with rapt attention and affection. Just remember to keep Pantheon and Parthenon in the right cities, and to make sure to etch into your mind every lovely view and vista you encounter there. I can replay so many English and Italian visions in my mind at any dull moment in my life, and am quite certain that with your sparkling imagination and nimble mind you can do the same as well.

I do hope you're writing your own scripts/improvs for Passport. It was evident to me that in the Cruise show sadly you had not, and that was a loss for us. Lovely as you are to see upon the screen (and as your attire seems the primary focus this week, both G. Reaper and I agree you were most fetching indeed in that flowing off the shoulder blouse thing in the City Club episode - you won my heart once again) it is yet in your poetic and articulate verbal expressions that your performances are so appealing and intriguing. Quite a talent you have, and it dazzles us, but the G.R. is beginning to stir in the other room, I fear, and I need to run away again.

Yet I would not ruin your holiday for all the teas in the St. Regis, Ms. Brown (catch that, Kel?), nor abandon you in the ethernet, although I'd like to keep my head on all the same. Ruin Christmas, ideed; I hope it will be your very best, Samantha. And I wish for you indestructible toes, Audrey Hepburn-esque escapades through Europe, the fascination of being in the Pit of London's Globe or the dark sepulchral silence of St. Bart's the Great church if you still have the chance, and unending happiness and fulfillment in the coming year. I'd ask some appropriate forum questions now, but alas I must fly.

Yours while I still live, Capt. Tuttle


P.S. If I do not survive to your next forum (another 9 months?), please avenge my death. Thanks a bunch

gal23,

I went to school for Musical theatre and when I couldn't cut it in singing and dancing switched to comedy. From there I was cast in commercials which the writer of recommended me to the production company I have now worked with for 6 years. I got the job because I was comfortable in front of a camera. so if you want to be a host (and there's a lot of work in that field) the best thing to do is to take some on camera courses. Good Luck!

Your new show in Europe has to be very impressive.Having lived in England,I know how complex things can be in Europe, But thats what makes it so interesting.I cant wait to see it.What part of the English country side did you see?Thank You!Mary.

Thomas

hey there! so nice to see a new face. I must say I must be doing something right because I attract the best people. As you can see I've got some great fans who have become old friends in a way and i am very much looking forward to you becoming one of them. Meanwhile, I hope you are in a comfortable place right now and beating that @#$%@!!! disease. I know that chemo and radiation are two of the most ravaging things a body can go thru. That I gave you even the slightest happiness through all that means the world to me and I thank you for taking the time to say hello and let me know you are there.

liggie,

a picture is yours

greathotelsfanatic

well I was wonderin if I had lost you for good. Thanks for hangin in there in my absence. I'm glad you feel spa information is educational. I mean really a healthy mind and body is essential these days. If you miss GH because of work-just quit, i mean what are your priorities? I'm absolutely kidding. Luckily in the cable world they'll be running GH til I'm 70 and just the idea of me jumping on a bed would break my hip.

As for Great Hotels. It will never end! we are just on a break from it.

well hello there!

I don't know if I will be doing another cruise. I would certainly love to do one and it seems like there's a lot of interest from Travel Channel viewers so hopefully in the future it will happen. I just got dvr too! i love, lOVe, LOVE IT! nice to hear from you again!

Thank you so much for posting the schedule. would you like to be my personal assistant? As for Paris. We did two eps there. the only thing we did not do on your list was the LOuvre. We featured the Musee d'Orsay (my favorite) and a little known musuem The Marmottan Monet which was an absolute jewel.

Hey Sam

I'm doing great, thanks!

Thanks for replying, and I have another question. Is there any reason why you only did one show in Paris (as opposed to two in London)? The Paris show sounds great, but I would think that it would take at least 2 shows to cover the city. Also, will you be going to the South of France? Provence is spectacularly beautiful, and with all the Roman ruins, historical as well. I went on a horseback riding vacation there a few years ago....wow. Plus, the food was the best I've ever had.

Thanks again - you're terrific to answer all of our questions. If I can't be in Europe, I'm glad to follow you around!

take some vitamin C! and have some chicken noodle soup with extra extra qarlic-it cures me everytime.

fav color-sky blue
season-fall
birthday-the big 3-0!

Hi Sam. Me and my 9 year old daughter are your very favorite fans. Im serious!!! Dont listen to all the other people that say that. lol My daughter Cailey has wished one thing from santa at the local mall near us last week. Guess what it was?? She wants her favorite TV host to send a message to her. Please!! ??? Just say hi to here. It would make her day. We have watched every show you have done, I think ?? We are staying in your room in the Florida Keys in Feb at her request. She is sooo excited that she has told everyone at her school. Please respond and just tell her that your a real person from here and say something funny. Ok ?? LOL She has the same great personality as you. I would love you forever if you would do this. Your favorite fans, Cailey and Dad.

Ms. Sam I would never miss an opportunity to talk to you. Thank you for replying so quickly. I know you must have a ton of things you are doing right now. Are you actually still in Europe now or are you home for the holidays? If I didn't have a car payment and insurance to pay for, I would quit in a heartbeat to watch GH! Actually, I love one of my jobs (the other is my first job that I got back in June where I work for my Uncle at his auto repair shop as a Customer Service/Service Writer person). The job that I love is at The Disney Store. It is so much fun!! Disney has always been my thing. I want to study Hospitality Management and become the hotel manager at a resort at Disney World. I am going to take a year off when I graduate from high school in May and probably work more at Disney Store and maybe do some traveling and stay in some Great Hotels . Well, I had better sign off now and go to bed (I can't believe it's already midnight). I can't wait to see the new show and keep up the great work!!!! Hopefully, I will get to chat with you some more before you have to go. Don't work too hard.

Steven

Hi Sam!
Another big fan stopping by to say hi! I'm especially partial to the Disney episodes and the cruise show (we were on an RCI cruise last month)! I'm eagerly awaiting your 2nd cruise. I can't wait to see the new show. It sounds great!
If it's possible, I would also like to request a picture. My email is yensid1071@yahoo.com. Thanks a bunch!
Keep up the great work and have a happy holiday!

Hi Again Sam,

I'm positively blushing at your warm response to my post. I enjoy contributing to the forum when there is a topic for which I can offer some expertice. Limited though that expertice might be.

So how goes the Christmas shopping? Hope you've made more of a dent in your list than poor kel . The tough part is usually deciding what it is that you want to get any particular person. After that, how much you want to spend and where you can find the item(s) kind of falls into place. Leaving my favorite part . . . the wrapping. Which by the way has a whole new dimension this year with the cats lending a helping paw.

I wanted to say how much I enjoyed the journal you added to your page covering part of your trip through Italy. I got quite a chuckle reading about your interview with that mayor of ? (insert name of small village here). You have a refreshing style when expresing your view. Speaking for myself and probably others (including capt tuttle), it is your unique style that is one of the main reasons why we so enjoy your shows. I infer you wrote a lot of your own copy for the new Passport series. That's great! Because to be honest, the cruise special did not present you at your best. It came as no surprise to me when I didn't see Samantha Brown credited as a contributing writer to that particular special. I missed the small asides and occasional glib remark. Hopefully Pine Ridge allows you to be . . . well, you!

Moving on, under old business, I wonder which of the California properties you visited on Great Hotels was your favorite? I have a bet with someone that it was the Hotel Del Coronado. Would you ever consider visiting the San Francisco or the Napa-Sonoma area on your own?

I have taken up enough of your valuable free time Sam. Not sure how long the forum will be open this go around, but with a busy weekend ahead of me, it's likely I won't have a chance to get back before it closes. Good to see all the regulars chiming in and it's also nice to see quite a few new admirers joining the flock.

I send you all Best Wishes for a warm & wonderful Holiday Season!
Carol

Wow, it is so exciting to say hello to you -- after all, you're my pretend girlfriend! (Well, even though I know you're playing for a different team ) My friends find it entertaining that I love your shows so much because I'm not known as much of a traveler. This is mainly because I can't leave my two kitties alone for long, so I only go away for three days at a time. I'm not sure who has the worst separation anxiety; me or them. You do get me thinking about all the lovely places I'd like to visit someday and I am most certainly looking forward to your new adventures. The Travel Channel has good taste and they know that they have a winner in you.

I'd like to request a photo, as well: xandria@speakeasy.net

P.S. Oh, gee, I gushed, didn't I? I meant not to gush. Thought of all these great things to ask you whenever you were next on the forum and bling! My mind goes blank. Sigh.

and I'm a Samanthaholic!

These forums just haven't been the same without ya lo these past eight months, but now that we're near Christmas, I think you knew just the right time to return, when we'd all be in a happy holiday mood. I trust yours is going well, what with the new show and beautiful Europe on your docket for the next year.
Not sure if you've caught "Amazing Vacation Homes" yet on TC; if you have, does it trigger memories of the houses you visited on GVH? The ones on AVH are very nice, but I prefer the GVH getaways; they seem simpler, and the presence of a certain "hostess with the mostest" never hurts.
I noticed you said 30 was your best birthday ever; I reach that milestone in five weeks, and I can only hope it's as good for me as it appears to have been for you.
As for the regulars, I wonder where chicagoboy is? You'd think that someone with his vast travel experiences would weigh in on the new show. And seeing dramaqueen finally lucky in romance is a magnificent thing; I can tell by her posts that she's on a high that only love can bring, one that I hope to experience someday, but that's a topic for another place and time.
I must sign off for now, since it is getting a mite on the late side. Since it looks like I can't post my Christmas present to you (a radio commercial I produced earlier this year using several Samanthaisms from the "Where Am I" game to promote ladies' night at one of our local watering holes; it sounds off the wall, but it looks like it worked!), let me just wish you and everyone on this forum the best this Christmas, and may 2005 bring fulfillment of dreams, achievement of success, and everything else that makes life worth enjoying.

YOU WROTE---
hotelsfan

Thank you so much for posting the schedule. NO PROBLEM- I ENJOY HELPING

would you like to be my personal assistant? I WOULD LOVE IT. AS A MATTER OF FACT I AM CURRENTLY UNEMPLOYED- BEEN FOR 2 MONTHS AND IT'S TOUGH OUT THERE- WITH THE HOLIDAYS AND JUST COMING BACK FROM HAWAII-- IT HAPPENED SHORTLY AFTER RETURNING. I'VE BEEN A LITTLE FREAKED- TOO BAD THE OFFER ISN'T REAL AND I COULDN'T DO IT FROM HOME (MINNESOTA) - I'D LOVE TO BE YOUR ASSISTANT- LET ME KNOW IF YOU EVER REALLY HAVE THE NEED AND IF IT COULD WORK FROM WHERE I'M AT.

As for Paris. We did two eps there. the only thing we did not do on your list was the LOuvre. We featured the Musee d'Orsay (my favorite) and a little known musuem The Marmottan Monet which was an absolute jewel-- THAT SOUNDS GOOD TO ME-- DO YOU HAPPEN TO KNOW WHAT THE 2ND EP IS CALLED- IT'S NOT CALLED PARIS CULTURE AS WELL I HOPE-OTHERWISE IT GETS TOO CONFUSING.. THEY AREN'T PLAYING THAT ONE EITHER THE FIRST MONTH THEN- BUT WILL LOOK FORWARD TO IT IN FEB I HOPE.. ANY OTHER TWO EPS FOR ONE DESTINATION WE SHOULD KNOW ABOUT?-BESIDES LONDON-CLASSIC AND NOW..

Here is the revised schedule with the additional dates and times of airings next to each show..
hope this helps..

Additional Notes-- 15 new eps air in January - leaving 15 more to come- since it's a 30 ep show.

We know for sure another Paris ep is coming up- WHAT IS IT GOING TO BE CALLED?
Also a Swiss Alps ep- HOW MANY AND WHAT IS IT CALLED?
Also a Zurich ep.

Then in January Sam is headed to do Vienna and St. Moritz and Geneva. lots of skiing i would think. then after that maybe Greece.


Passport to Europe- with Sam Brown

Mon Jan 3rd
11am- Rome, Italy--also airing- jan 5-230p, jan 19-230p, jan 24-11a, jan 26-230p

Mon Jan 3rd
230pm- Prague, Czech Republic--also airing- jan 6- 11am

Tues Jan 4
11am- London Now--also airing jan 6-230p, jan 25-11am, jan 27-230p

Tues Jan 4th
230pm- Florence, Italy- also airing- jan 7- 11am, jan 26-11am, jan 28- 230p

Wed Jan 5
11am- Edinburgh, Scotland-- also airing jan 7-230p

Mon Jan 10
11am- English Countryside--also airing- jan 12- 230p, jan 31- 230p

Mon Jan 10
230pm- Classic London--also airing- Jan 13-11am, jan 25-230p, jan 28-11am

Tues Jan 11
11am- Lisbon, Portugal--also airing jan 13- 230pm

Tues Jan 11
230pm- Berlin, Germany--also airing jan 14- 11am

Wed Jan 12
11am- Seville, Spain--also airing jan 14- 230p

Tues Jan 18
11am- Bavaria, Germany--also airing- jan 20-230p, jan 31- 11am

Tues Jan 18
230pm- Paris Culture-- also airing jan 21- 11am

Wed Jan 19
11am- Madrid, Spain--also airing jan 21- 230pm

Thurs Jan 20
11am- Munich, Germany-- no more airings in January

Mon Jan 24th
230pm- Barcelona, Spain-- also airing Jan 27-11am

shoot, shoot, shoot.........what a surprise to see Sam back......looking as good as ever.....of course you always will.....can't cover up natural beauty......dang, in a hurry and I got'z ta head off to work pronto........Sam......is this the only way to be in communicando with you......I have some information for you that I really can't open in this forum......please let me know......my email is 4gene@comcast.net .........gotta go.......but Merry Christmas to you, have a Happy New Year, and a when that Thursday finally comes up, Happy Birthday too......and Merry Christmas to everyone.....

Welcome back, Sam! I can't believe that it's been a whole year since we last "talked".

I just had to tell you how much I admire your work with the kitty kind organization. I rescued 5 kittens this summer and just never knew how much work was required to take care of them. I had to keep them separated from my other cats, so I kept them in the upstairs bathroom (whick they literally destroyed!) until they were tame and presentable for adoption. I managed to find homes for 3 of them, but sort of bonded with the other 2 and of course, they are now part of the family. You and others like you who devote time for animal organizations deserve metals!

Happy to hear about the new show. I just wish they would air it at night. What are they thinking?

Oh yeah, I know you don't care, but Auburn went 12-0 in college football this year and won the SEC championship. SU didn't fair as well at 6-5, but they are going to a bowl game and probably will beat Georgia Tech. Go Orange! (except when they play AU)

And to KELDVM: I hear that Steriod Sammy may be coming to the Braves. But I hope not!

Sam, I do have a question. I am planning my first trip to Hawaii in 2005 and I would like to know where you would recommend. Something quite and laid back, not a lot of activity. Which island, which resort? We're getting up in age and can't do as much as we once could.

Thanks, Sam and have a very good holiday. Just know we'll all be watching the new show!

Caroline

Just thought I would drop a line to say that I love your shows and that if you ever need an assistant, I'm ready, willing and able!!


Time to do New Orleans again!

Maria

Hi Again Sam,

I was flipping around the dail and the Bravo show was on with that old guy who talks to stars. You know those Qs he asks at the end of the show? How would you answer them?

1) Favorite word?
2) Least favorite word
3)Fav sound
4)least fav sound
5)what would your profession be if not tv host
6)what would you not want to do
7)we know that "oh my gosh" is the favorite curse word so we can skip that one
8) if heaven exists what would you like god to say at the gates?

After the Europe gig how about checking out the entire rocky mountain chain from New Mex to the Yukon. there'd be adventure, stunning scenery, bear attacks, hiking, climbing, mt. biking, a lot of folks to chat with, natural hot springs in the middle of nowhere and other stuff we'd love to see you experience.

I've photgraphed the route www.synergymedia.com 54 of the images are part of a traveling photo art exhibit. (disregard the home video page)

anyway... thanks again for sharing your time with us. you are quite special.

Dear Sam,
We think you are the best travel host on TV! We recorded and watched all of your Hawaii shows before we went to Hawaii, and they really helped! Next, we plan to go to Alaska, looking for a smaller cruise ship. Any ideas?
We would love to meet you, especially on a trip sometime. We've always wondered if you get to travel with someone on these trips.
Thanks for being there and we're looking forward to your new Europe series. Terri and Michael, Dallas, TX

Hi Sam,
I am feeling much better today. I did everything I could to get better by today! I downed chicken-noodle soup, took vitamins, drank orange juice & grape juice, drank tea with lemon & honey in it, and got lots of rest. It worked! I will be going Christmas shopping after all.

Do you have your Christmas shopping done? Looks like the grim reaper didn't get our friend, captuttle, yet.

Since you've been to Europe now, have you been to any places that your ancestors were from?

I would have to visit all of Europe to see the places my ancestors are from. I've learned a lot at the last 2 family reunions. I'm part English, Dutch, German, French, & Spanish. I'm related to a very famous & legendary prankster here in the states. Can you guess? I'm related to the Headless Horseman. I'm not kidding! His name was Abraham VanTassel, but everyone called him Bram. He loved pulling pranks. It would be impossible to be headless & alive, so what he did was he made a costume to hide his head. He did get married, and he & his wife had a son named Polly.

Is there anyone famous (besides yourself), that you're related too? I like learning family history, don't you?

I hope all is well. I hope you, & your entire family have the best Christmas & New Years, ever!!!

Question:

I have been a meeting planner for 20 years and love what Samatha does. How did she get to do this on TV?

You could definately write a book-- funny stuff.

I spend a good portion of the summer and fall photographing the west. There aren't too many posh hotels near the shootable spots. One day after hours of driving and shooting ghost towns and several spots related to Louis and Clark in western Montana I headed south toward the Idaho border to see what's there. I finally found a " hotel", only building for about 50 miles. It's late as i check in and all I want to do is sleep and eat. I ask the clerk for a 5am wakeup call and he reaches under the counter and hands me an ancient electric alarm clock that is about the size of a toaster. Not Posh. then I ask if there is a place to eat and he points to an old toaster oven and a freezer that is totally void of everything but frozen "pizza". Bad then, funny now.
Also there is pretty good chinese food in Cody WY of all places. I asked the Taiwanese owners/ cooks/help why settle in Cody WY. In very broken English the answer was unpredictably "To be closer to family". Cool!

Sam,

Let me join the chorus in saying how great it is to have you back, both via forum and on air. Your laugh is one of the best ever, as is your wit and sense of humor.

Two questions:

1. As my wife and I are traveling to Paris this summer and will have 5 days in the City of Light, what do you recommend we visit and do, including any bistro / cafe / restaurant recommendations?

2. Will there be any re-broadcasts of "Samantha Brown's First Cruise"? If so, when? Would you believe I watched the first 1/2 hour and then fell asleep? Aaarrrrgh!

A peaceful and safe Christmas and New Years to you and your family...

Chris D.

P.S. Bogey the Lovable Golden Retriever says, "More Sam, please!"

Im so happy to hear you will be doing more Great hotel.I loved seeing you today in Wailea.Dramaqueen im glad you feel better.Love Mary

Hello again, Samantha, I am relieved to read that captuttle has made it back. I was ready to lure him back by making some grossly erroneous statements about Thomas Jefferson and old movies starring Audrey Hepburn. Whew.
The time in London was great, as usual. My best time was getting 10 pound last minute tickets to The Producers, starring Nathan Lane at the very old and bueatiful Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Father Orange and I miraculously got a private box above the stage, with limited view, but we could stretch out and kick off our shoes, and we were closer to the stage than even the orchestra conductor. I felt like Queen Elizabeth up there, and it was the best show I have ever seen. At one point Nathan Lane threw an overcoat over his shoulder and it flew across the stage and handed perfectly on a wall hook. He got a spontaneous ovation for that. It has been great talking to you too, Sam, and I just want to add that I have been a nail biter for 50 years and I think that the non nail-biters simply don't know what they are missing. Besides, no one notices your nails, especially when you wear a bathing suit. It has been truly a pick-me-up to read all the posts and your responses this time. Thanks so much for joining us again!
As always, Mother Orange