an electronics store in downtown NY? hmmmmmmm. could that be J & R? or maybe not THAT downtown. I ask because that's where I get all my electronics including the digital camera which I take all my pictures for this website with. I have never been to Puerto Rico but have certainly heard of that hotel. Thanks for watching my show and happy holidays!

Thank you for the "Hi", if I have anything to say about it you will see me at the 2005 Oscar's.
Have you had a chance to read the poem I left for you, hope you know who it is.
Robert

I made it past the Godiva shop however it's Tescher Chocolates that I have a problem with. I would write bad checks just to afford their expensive yet euphoric champagne truffles.

we definately want to go there and even thought that it couldn't be just a 1/2 hour episode but two 1/2 hour's-possibly a one hour night-time special. My sister and her family have gone every year for the past three so she always fills me in. happy holidays!

that's a terrific suggestion and thanks for the research. Y'know I'm not sure why we never made it to Charleston. I've been there a couple of times for my first series Great Vacation Homes. And I would certainly agree that the people there are utterly charming.

Sam, I noticed you were on right now and I just wanted to wish you and your family happy holidays! Although it doesn't seem like we New Yorkers will be having a white Christmas, I am sure you will have a wonderful time celebrating. (I know, I should have waited until you responded to my last post before I wrote in again) Take care!
Ashley
GoofyAsh@mousehut.com

ask and you shall receive..

It's pretty much official but I will be doing two one hour specials on a cruise ship. It's an EAT YOUR HEART OUT itinerary that will surely delight all cruisers however it has made me downright despisable in the eyes of all my friends. We shoot in May so I'm not certain when it will air. I will certainly fill everyone in on all the details shortly.

I believe (i'm not the last word on these things or even the first) that my production company was finding it hard to find a Great Hotel in that area. There are alot of nice seasonal Inn's and such and of course it's a huge vacation destination however we need not just one but at least two really fabulous hotels in order to justify our budget. That certainly does not mean that Myrtle Beach isn't a great place it just needs to shown off in another show.

well thanks for stopping by to say hello. Possibly a better reality series would involve all the talent from Discovery Channel living together under one roof. The Kids from Trading Spaces, myself, Monster Garage maybe the Croc Hunter could make a few appearances.

I loved being a rockette too. I FELT tall and that's all that's important to we petite gals. Just give me an email address and we'll get the picture thing going.

I was just joshen with ya. The fact that you and everyone on here actually takes the time to say hello and how you enjoy the show makes me feel incredible. It doesn't matter if you have seen the show once or a hundred times. But I'm glad you have been a watcher for some time.

Hey Gary,

just leave me an email address and a picture is yours.

that show has definately been talked about and I agree we should show some great budget hotels so that everyone can enjoy Disney.

HAHAHAHAHAAAAA!!

I thought those lyrics were exceptionally clever. The song hit a particularly strong emotional cord seeing the The Bare Neccessities was the song I sang in my second grade class production of The Gong Show. I was fear stricken and sang the entire first verse in an inaudible whisper ever so often lifting my arms in a sort of Vanna White gesture. I was gonged. no hard feelings. Did you meet Prof. Ingram? Was it Lizzie or Malcolm? I was Viola in Malcom Ingrams Twelfth Night and part of the Greek Chorus in The Greeks. The two of them were my strongest influences and continue to be so today.

Well I was certainly getting nervous that you wouldn't be checking in. All the greats seem to be here Capttuttle, Mom Orange, Ashley, Keldvm, shakirafuego etc. But it wouldn't be a forum without the ol Karld! I have really grown fond of those wrist band tape dispensers. they make wrapping presents a little more pleasant. take care and Happy Holidays!

I like that idea of the lesser known activities and attractions. I'll bring it up at our next meeting. I think the outfits at Y & B are cute dresses with aprons in yellow and white. shouldn't be too bad.

If it means anything I love The Music Man. Fond memories of playing Zaneeta and singing "the Shipoopee Song" and saying "ye Gads" in a high and annoying shrill. "Til there was you" is a lovely number as well. I tried to set it right with Mr. Livermore. I need to remember that there is no inflection in the written word and my posts can come off as harsh if someone doesn't know what a total wiseacre I am. Can you believe Mother Orange's experiences? I find myself envious.

The hotels we are doing in Hawaii are, drumroll please....

Molokai'i Ranch
Turtle Bay on Oahu
Halekulani
Kea Lani Maui
Hana Hotel Maui

don't know yet as far as Colorado is concerned but you can bet it will be a winter episode. Something different for our Great Hotels crew (they are all from Florida and New Orleans so I think they are going to be grumpy)

good suggestions. I like the murder mystery weekend at Macinaw Island.

I have a great suggestion if y'all do the Budget Disney thing, and if you include off-property places at it. When I arrive in Orlando, I'm staying at this Holiday Inn for one night that has KidSuites, little partitioned-off areas in the rooms that have bunk beds, video game systems (whatever the cool one is that the kids use nowadays), and other stuff. The kids even have their own check in desk where they get a gift bag. It's also an insanely cute building, all different colors and everything. It's called the Holiday Inn Sunspree. You could probably fit in a few really great off-property hotels, I know there's others out there.

And, of course, if you need any help at all with any of this while you're down there, please feel free to look for me at Y&B!

there are no rehearsals we tape every take just in case I get it right. I'm the writer which is a very loose term in that I do most of my writing 5 minutes before we tape so it's a writen/improved show. We arrive at the hotel the night before it's showtime so I have a few hours to get my barings and get a feel for how I want the show to go. Usually I am staying in the room that is mine in the show so it is not only not my first time seeing the room when I open the door but you can bet that the closet I am not showing is stuffed with all my stuff.

oh and i make lots of mistakes. lots.

I don't know when we will be heading back to Disney that won't get worked out until the spring or summer of next year. but there's still plenty of reasons to watch

I never tire of people wanting my picture it is so flattering. thanks for your email

I hope you are still on line! What a marathon typist you must be right now!

I am a huge fan from California and love your whole down to earth, yet spunky persona. I have to admit your transformation from the early shows to current "Yowza" look is quite amazing.

Enough gushing, I am halfway through a bottle the Local Napa's best Zinfandel (my fave) and noticed you were answerin' mail so I took a chance. Anyway Happy Holidays! Do you have a date for New Years?? I bet you do, but what the hay, a guy's gotta ask....

Could I get a pic too?? That would make my year!

Bye for now!
Ross
rossalex1@comcast.net

we are still shooting Great Hotels 3 until March and then after that is all finished we will meet to determine what's next. Big things I hope. spotting P. Diddy is a huge celebrity sighting!

Well let me first say that I am deeply sorry for the situation that made you discover Great Hotels. Your words were incredibly uplifting to me and yet I feel it is you who needs such a pick me up. It is the greatest honor to receive a note like yours. To be told that your show has made a small difference in people who have been going thru very tough times means the world.jd7 b (that strange code was actually the workings of my cat Fiona who has just jumped up on the computer-it's 12:30am and she's wondering why I haven't come to bed yet) But to answer your question. It all started with the series Great Vacation Homes which shot 5 years ago is no longer on the Travel Channel. The idea was that I visited home owners in their wonderful vacation homes, point out their furniture and architecture and chat with them. The problem was that I knew nothing about furniture or architecture. My major being Musical Theatre. I read many books on the subject before my first day of shooting but when the camera's started rolling I remembered nothing. Was that an oak cabinet or cherrywood? Is that chair Stickley or mid-century modern? I simply had no clue. Soooooooo I hid my ignorance with humor. I made things up and concentrated on the emotional value of the home. Travel Channel loved it. They always knew they did not want that boring talking head and they have always supported me and my wacky way of approaching things. So in short I would say it's my personality that is completely nurtured by my producers. I'm a very lucky gal.

thanks for taking the time to write. I hope your Holidays give you some peace and relaxation. Oh, and tell your father I said hello.

forgot.

I will most certainly send a picture to you. and to finish the story. Travel Channel ended Great Vacation Homes because none of the homes were available for rent or only a few. So GVH turned into Great Hotels. sorry that was a long story. good-night.

Are you still on? Looks like you had your own marathon session with the computer tonight! Anyway, I hope you're warm and cozy and sleeping as it's after midnight for you. I, however, am working tonight and it's looking like we're about to get busy.

The Lance Armstrong thing was through the Lance Armstrong Fountation. A great website for all of you to check out is www.laf.org Wonderful organization based more on survivorship and awareness then on the downsides of cancer. I am a member of the peloton project, which is the grass roots fund raising part. Any one with questions, feel free to contact me.

Samalma, I get to tell mom the big news tomorrow!!! It's important to me that it is NOT a christmas gift, but this is the first time we'll all be together since she finished treatment. And I've been avoiding her since I'm weak and would have cracked under her spell

We will be in NYC on Jan 31. The show is on 2/1 and we'll stay around all day Monday 2/2 to sight see. A quick trip, but a great trip.

Any suggestions to see the city? She won't be able to walk a lot - but should be feeling better by then.

And it looks like the Waldorf - concierge level. The Plaza does not have any vacancies and I just couldn't absorb the cost of the St. Regis, although we may try to have tea there on Monday. She is going to be just as thrilled that you've help in the planning!

Hey....WE"VE GOT SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If I don't hear from you, have a great christmas!!! Hope Santa brings you all you've asked for. And Fiona too! I know Tilly gets spoiled on christmas. Not that she isn't spoiled otherwise!

And to dejardins, capttuttle, motherO, ashley, karld and all the other regulars that I'm forgetting as well as all everyone else... Have a safe and Merry Chrismas!

Kel
keldvm@sbcglobal.net - for any Lance Armstrong questions!!!!