March Madness
Wednesday, April 2, 2008 
Clare came home from university for her spring break and we watched some trashy TV, some movies, and shopped. We saw Horton Hears a Who in the theatre. Loved it. Watched Enchanted on DVD. Loved it even more. I think Clare has now seen Enchanted 223 times. Clare may know the starting line ups of the Green Bay Packers and the Minnesota Twins, but she also knows the dialogue to every Disney movie with a princess in it (she bleeds glitter). Plus she loves ‘McDreamy.’
Over the Easter weekend John was in Toronto filming the early rounds of Canada’s version of ‘How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria,’ which will run sometime in June and July (maybe if you’re from Canada and reading this you can let me know when). We all didn’t want John spending his Easter by himself so Clare flew to Toronto to hang with him for the weekend. When the two of them get together, it’s a bit like the outrageous older brother and his rowdy little sister so I’m pretty sure they were quite a few silly antics in the Toronto hotel (things I never hear about in any detail until months after the fact). At least they were both allowed out of the country. John slept most of the way home in the plane. Clare crashed when she got back to her apartment.
For the last couple of weeks, I’ve been working with John on his concert programme. For those of you who are lucky enough to have tickets – wow, what a night you’re going to have. My parents will be with him for the entire tour. Say 'hello' if you see them.
All for now. I have to go read papers.
Cheers,
Carole
Reader Comments (50)
Hope your well
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I'm so excited about John's concert in Birmingham, less than a week *giggle*
i love u and john barrowman, i dont kno how u both fit it all in. good luk 4 the future.
alex
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Glad you guys are getting the snow this year and not PA, hahaha.
I love your editorial of the tour programme. The concert was brilliant (the Birmingham one)-although brilliant is understating it - your parents look really pleasant (I was however unable to talk to them) I think it’s a given that they are having raised such brilliant kids (If I can get away with calling you all kids & the fact I've only met one of the sibs) I have been lucky to meet John and he is really is pleasant, approachable and always friendly.
And Claire I've just sat down and to watch Enchanted again
Saw your Mum at Birmingham during the break :)
John's had a fantastic response to the tour and he looks like he's having a wonderful time. I was at the first one in Cardiff and it was great but that was just a warm up !!! Lol !! The others i've been too have been fantastic, he's just getting better and better, and more enthusiastic every concert !!!! By the time Portsmouth rolls around the poor guy will be shattered. And he keeps making me cry :(
Its also great to see your parents at them all. John dragged your poor mum (Marion?) up on stage to sing with him in Glasgow !!!!! She was awesome, now we know where John gets his singing talent from. And wow she's 73 and looking good. Then we had the drama in Newcastle last night with the fire alarms going off !!! Caused by the smoke machine of all things !! Still John kept us entertained with a little impromptu Q&A while we waited. Sadly with John's tight scedule we've not had the chance to talk to him after the concert's, which i think he finds a bit sad, as we all know he likes to talk !!! And bonus for me though he recognized me last night !!! Well my frinds and i have 3 more to go to while John has 5 more to perform. I feel very lucky, and privaleged to have been able to get tickets to so many while others have missed out.
Here's to the next tour :)
Take care
Kath
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I have more !!!
Having just got home from seeing John in Colleston Hall in Bristol i have to say i'm now totally convinced he needs to be certified !!! Lol !!!!
Another amazing concert, John went all out with 'Please Remember Me', the most passionately version done so far.
Plus he's been taking along a 'Captain Jack' coat with him and tonight he put it on much to everyone's delight !!!!
Some one said they saw Scott there tonight but i'm not convinced !!! We still miss him :( And i still cried :(
After the concert there was a very large crowd hoping to see a glimpse of John as he leaves the venue. Anyway they had diferent transport today, and as they got ready to pull out of the garage part of the venue, John in his great wisdom decides to stand up through the roof of the van, do his 'Captain Jack' salute and wave to everyone as Sean wisked him away and off to Manchester !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That's all for now as i'm not going to Manchester :( But i'll be at Brighton and Portsmouth and let you know what else your brother gets up too !!!!!!
Take care
Kath
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