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Disappointment of a Superfan

Below is a portion of the email I received from The Rosie Show Audience Team, and then my response back.

"You are scheduled for the B taping on 1/20 with Kathy Griffin. Unfortunately, in light of production changes, we will be doing an in depth interview with Kathy Griffin with no audience. Rosie and Staff sincerely apologize for the change and would like to reschedule you for a future date."

I understand changes happen, but I was shocked to see this show changed, especially since you specifically requested Kathy Griffin superfans to submit entries to get tickets to the show. Out of all the people you could have attend this show, I can't believe you are disappointing a group of superfans. I was stoked in hopes of Tipping It to a show with fun banter between RO and KG while smiling from ear-to-ear in my Team Griffin shirt and a possible Mag-Let giveaway (instead of the normal Snuggie.) Cap off the show with some fierce competition with Team O'Donnell vs Team Griffin, pop some confetti and it would by my dream come true.

I appreciate the followup phone call to confirm my receipt of the email below and restrained myself from passing along my utter disappointment to the messenger on the other end of the phone. I'm not quite sure if it's bad luck, but out of the 6 shows I received tickets for Rosie in NY & Chicago, 50% had schedule changes.

I wish I could commit to come to another taping in February or March, but this time of year is also difficult with the weather and the 3 hour+ drive up and back I would have to make in one day. Plus, my best superfan friend and road trip buddy is a teacher with kids and husband, and doesn't have the luxury to rearrange her schedule on the drop of dime.

I will keep my eyes open for future contests for superfans. I am a superfan of Rosie, but am hoping to hit the show of a lifetime (as Kathy Griffin would have been) with the likes of someone like Sheryl Crow, Sugarland, or any of my funny ladies like Kathy Griffin, my Hot in Cleveland gals, Ellen, Kristen Johnston and the likes.

If you read this far, I thank you for your time and in true Kathy Griffin fashion, I would like to end with a smile on my face and a quality sign off.
Suck it!
Jane

Thoughts up in my head.

It's been a long week. I'm pleased to report that tomorrow is Friday!

Work has been beyond hectic and I've been trying to help out where I can. Not to mention my stomach is all sorts of messed up and I've been sleeping like crap. Work should slow down a bit once February hits. Let's hope my digestive system levels out before than I catch some quality Z's this weekend.

I kept tossing around the idea of going to the Cubs Caravan tonight, but last week I ultimately decided that I would pass this year because don't like the parking at the RiverPlex and chances of my working late and missing part of it were high. I was right, didn't get home until around 6pm tonight and I'm quite glad I don't have to leave the house.

I believe the only thing I'm missing is time with friends. I can do without the ballpark food and the lines, especially when I've seen almost all of the players with the Peoria Chiefs. If Marlon Byrd were there, I would have been down their for sure. I love the players that seem to be having fun while they're playing.

This week I was quite excited to get tickets for Sandra and I to go to the Rosie Show when Kathy Griffin is scheduled to be the guest. Well, that was until today when I got notification that they decided to do a non-audience interview. Our presence is longer requested.

I will be quite disappointed if Rosie does another serious interview with a comedian to focus on their troubled childhood and abuse they wrote about in their bestselling book. I tune in for the fun and entertainment... I don't want to see those heavy topics at the end of a long work day. I guess time will tell. Maybe I have my hopes set too high for the format of Rosie's new show.

That's what's floating around in my head right now.

Delayed Shout Out

I enjoyed my Saturday of not being on the computer whatsoever, but in turn missed the opportunity to give Laura a shout out for her birthday. So, Laura, hope you had a wonderful birthday!!!


As for the rest of my Saturday... I took down my holiday decorations, although with the weather, it seemed more like November and I should have been putting them up. I did some of the other weekly chores around the house and even hit the town to do some grocery shopping.

I actually kind of planned my meals for the week ahead. Looking forward to getting back on track!

Casper Update

It's been quite some time since I've heard from Casper, but he has been quite busy. The Wild Animal Sanctuary added another Coati Mundi to their family in 2011. They took in Maurice who was found roaming around a warehouse in Denver.

Casper has been the ideal big brother to the younger Maurice. He's been a great role model to the little shadow that loves to follow him around and copy every move. Casper is starting to slow down in his old age, but hopefully Maurice can help keep him lively.

Winter 2012 is Here

You know winter has finally arrived when you walk into a building and feel your face thaw out. Today was quite nice as it was topped with some quality flurries. Love when it looks like we're living in a snow globe.

What I still can't believe is that I played frisbee golf on Saturday at Washington Park. Surprisingly, there were no mishaps, but Jim and I each had to cleanup after our pups. Wish other people in the park did the same... land mines do not below on the course.

I had a very lovely, laid back and relaxing holiday season. Got to spend time with friends and family, too bad I didn't get to see any of my out-of-town peeps. Good thing there's quite a bit of time left in 2012 to accomplish that.