| Lo and behold, I've found a bunch of old chorus retreat
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GALA or bust!
GALA Festival 2000
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| Apologies that there aren't more general pics of chorus
folks, but I was more in a mood to have fun and goof off during the
week than I was to take pics. And very few of the pics I took inside
auditoriums came out. The evening at Great America was too dark for
shots. Sorry 'bout that!
But here are some of the ones that turned out okay... |
Manic Julie managing her own photo op in Coco's restaurant, San Jose. (This was later in the week of GALA...)
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We rode together in a convoy from Shirley's house. Can you tell we'd been driving for several hours already, by this point?
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Always charming... |
Too sweet for words. |
The light rail in San Jose.
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Waiting for tech rehearsal... |
Looks like Lore was ready to go back to bed... |
Grace, in her swimming duds!
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Point those toes! (Rad, Marianne, Thayer, Debi, Shirley, Kirsten, and Kris.)
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It's his fault for being willing to pose for me, okay? It's this picture that gave me the idea for a new chorus fundraiser - the SLGC Calendar Men & Women! We've already got Rad's picture... he told me I could do anything I wanted with it. Chorus recruitment possibilities? |
Richard and Kris takin' it easy... |
Much better rested this time, Marianne and Kirsten looking more cheerful.
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Shirley was in the No-Talent Show, and I grabbed one of the front seats reserved for photographers...
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From the First Lady Fashion Show, Mrs. Roosevelt.
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Mrs. Reagan |
Something Else getting ready for tech rehearsal.
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On Wednesday, Kirsten and I drove into San Francisco for our tattoos. Here's Kirsten on Castro, pride flag waving behind her.
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Here's Laura beginning work on my tattoo. I'd originally planned to get a raven on my left bicep, but I'd gotten a sunburn when we'd gone swimming with the gang... |
So I had to change all my plans and come up with a new design and location. I thought maybe an ankh or lotus blossom on my ankle, but while I was looking through the portfolios I got other ideas. My tattoo grew into a much larger and complicated design. (And, incidentally, much more painful. I don't recommend getting a tatto this large on your ankle. The skin there is very sensitive. It was over an hour of a heck of a lot of pain, lemme tell you.) But I really love it and am glad I got it! The shop who did it for me was Cold Steel, and they have two stores - one on Castro & Market and another on Haight & Cole.
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Then it was Kirsten's turn. This pic is from within the first few seconds of the artist having begun work, and it looks as if Kirsten is absolutely determined to keep smiling...
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It's done! Her tattoo was of her own design - neat, huh? |
On Thursday night Kirsten, Mara, and I drove out to Santa Cruz to watch the sunset. It was wonderful to get to walk on the beach!
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I'd never had a martini, so decided to try one on Friday. Here's to GALA! |
Rehearsing for "10!" - May/June 2000 Sorry, no cute explanations to go with the pics, yet. ;) Those will come later when I have more time...
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(This is Lore's butt, by the way. In case you were wondering.)
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SLGC Seabeck Retreat 2000 |
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Shirley and Rafe being cute. Not too difficult, eh?
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Rafe and lore utilizing Good 'n Plenty to become the hick brothers. |
Seabeck Conference Center,
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Rafe, Ross, and Gracie.
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Amy and Pat showing off Pat's new Shadow. |
Marnie and Jean. |
A view.
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Another view. |
And another... there aren't any from Seabeck that are NOT gorgeous.
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TJ prudently removing his tongue piercing before Chubby Bunny.
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Rafe at eight marshmallows. |
Debi at four. |
Richard at ??
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Marnie at ?? |
Rafe stuffing in two more for twelve. |
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The winner!
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Bill playing host.
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Melinda singing about doggies...
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Chris playing a solo. |
Brian gave a funny performance, too.
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A newcomer to the chorus and the talent show, Robin knocked our socks off with a GREAT comedy sketch!
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Debi showing us a basic "Women Who Clog Too Much" routine, assisted by lore and Kris. |
Shirley and Thayer are
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Sissy doing a great song, singing & accompanying at the same time (something I'm terrible at).
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Kathy demonstrating new lyrics.
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Shirley and Thayer being their wonderful and loving selves.
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Marnie preparing for Chubby Bunny. |
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