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JMPolniaczek15 · 09-10-2001, 07:28 PM

Hey guys! I got back from Michigan last night but didn't have the time or energy to write this. As I said a few days ago, I was going to Holland, Michigan to attend Lisa Whelchel's Creative Parenting Seminar. Well, I did, and I got to meet her too! So, here are the details.

She was speaking twice on Saturday, once in the morning and once in the afternoon. My parents and I chose to go in the afternoon. I almost wasn't able to go, though! No one had told me that you needed tickets to get in, but I found out because we needed directions to the church and so I called and found out. Luckily, there were hundreds of tickets left!

It took place at a very nice church. We got there about 1/2 hour early, but I did see Lisa wlaking thorugh the lobby during that time! Since it was open seating, we got front row seats! At the beginning of the seminar, some people from the church did a skit about parenting, and during that time, Lisa sat just 2 rows behind me! She looked really great - hasn't changed much! She has a bit more of a southern accent than we normaly hear. And she's very petite! I'm about 5'3", and she's shorter than me!

She then talked about her book, gave personal anecdotes, and answered the audience's questions at the end. After that, she went out to the lobby to do book signings. She signed a copy of "Creative Correction" for my mom, and a couple of pictures for me! I got to tell her how much I love FOL, that I've been following her trip, and that I'm really excited about the renuion. Then, Earl, from the church, (he was mentioned in today's journal entry) was kind enough to take a picture of me with Lisa!

It was a great experience, and I feel incredibly lucky! She was so nice! Check her schedule and see if she's going to come to a town near you - it would be great if everyone got a chance to meet her!

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"Why would you want to be popular? You have to smile and talk to peple and all that stuff!" - Jo
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Rose: So, Jerry, ever dressed up like a horse?
Jerry: No, but thank you for asking!
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"Get back here, you deceitful little Sicilian gecko!" - Dorothy Zbornak
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"I've got PMS and I've got a gun - any questions?" - Jinny Extead

Kay Scarpetta · 09-10-2001, 09:03 PM

4 words.... DANG ARE YOU LUCKY!!!

-Karli

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I am Queen Karli Blair Warner, Queen of the Koalas and INSANITY along with Queen Kaley Jinny Exstead Queen of the Penguins, Pigs, and INSANITY!

IM me at:
Eastlandgal7988

Lisa Whelchel will always be in my heart as the greatest actress who ever lived
And the New York Yankees ROCK! the Boston
Red FLOPS SUCK!

Kay Scarpetta · 09-10-2001, 09:03 PM

oh JEEZE where have my manners gone to...WELCOME BACK!!!

-Karli

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I am Queen Karli Blair Warner, Queen of the Koalas and INSANITY along with Queen Kaley Jinny Exstead Queen of the Penguins, Pigs, and INSANITY!

IM me at:
Eastlandgal7988

Lisa Whelchel will always be in my heart as the greatest actress who ever lived
And the New York Yankees ROCK! the Boston
Red FLOPS SUCK!

MrsGarrettRocksMySocks · 09-10-2001, 09:25 PM

WELCOME BACK!! She's coming to a town that's about an hour and a half away from me, so I think I'm going to go in May, I'm soooooo looking forward to it! Did she do the thing where she invites someone to sing the theme song?Anyway, I'll stop blabbering...

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*Blair:I just had another one of my brilliant ideas!
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I think that CHARLOTTE RAE is the BEST ACTRESS that EVER lived!!She is incredible!!SOMEDAY...I *WILL* meet HER!!
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IM me using piggy2111 or The GGirls R Koo
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Tootie:WE ARE IN TROUBLLEEEEE!!!!
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Estelle:There's more to life than football, Jimmy!
Jimmy: Yea, but there's nothing more important!
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you have to admit, you CAN'T ARGUE WITH MRS.GARRETT!!

Max Whittaker · 09-10-2001, 10:04 PM

Welcome back. Congratulations! You should feel very blessed.

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sue z q · 09-10-2001, 10:18 PM

Welcome back! That's so cool about meeting Lisa Whelchel! Did she mention anything specific about FOL? Any little stories or anecdotes? Thanks for telling us all about it!

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*^*^*~~~God Bless~~~*^*^*

Ags2000 · 09-10-2001, 10:47 PM

Welcome back. Glad you had a great time.

D

JMPolniaczek15 · 09-11-2001, 05:01 PM

Thanks, everybody. Charlotte Rae Fan, that's great! I hope it works out for you. And no, she didn't do the themesong thing. She really didn't talk a whole lot about FOL. Max, I do feel very blessed!

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"You're old, you're ugly, you live with it!" - Jo
*************************
"Why would you want to be popular? You have to smile and talk to peple and all that stuff!" - Jo
*************************
Rose: So, Jerry, ever dressed up like a horse?
Jerry: No, but thank you for asking!
*************************
"Get back here, you deceitful little Sicilian gecko!" - Dorothy Zbornak
*************************
"I've got PMS and I've got a gun - any questions?" - Jinny Extead

FOLisCool! · 09-11-2001, 06:51 PM

Charlotte Rae Fan, Where is Lisa going to be when she comes to Illinois? I also live in IL., so it would be great if it was near where I live. Thanks!!

KerriBerri687 · 09-11-2001, 07:09 PM

welcome back u lucky person u!!!!!

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All u FOL board buddies are somethin special, my FOL buddies are all somethin cool, i know this for sure cuz i talk to them more than i do my friends at school,
what would my online life be rite now without all you guys,
i hope our the craziess on this board and all our friendhips never die!
LUV YAZ!

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BlairandJo · 09-16-2001, 02:37 PM

Welcome Back!!!!!!I cant wait till she comes
to Orange Tx im going to have her sign my Album!!!!!

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(why be a good girl?)she
is a see-saw seeing if it
matters she is a game of
Chutes and Laders.
be a good girl (why be a good girl?)
she needs the one who wrote the definition of
a love without condition
be a good girl."
-Good Girl.
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"Why cant I wake up today
and remember the same things I knew yesterday to be true
Tell me why do I doubt
when its all figured out
when my eyes cannot see I
just need to belive in you
(Chorus)
I know that mountains still move I've seen the
power of you in my heart
the proof's in my heart
I am the water that turned into the wine so i've learned who you are
The proof's in my heart."
-The Proof's in my heart
by Sierra(Cd Change)

Acting Girl 19 · 09-16-2001, 02:58 PM

I know it is late but welcome back

angel676 · 09-16-2001, 09:16 PM

When was Lisa Whelchel in Michigan?

a NaNcY FaNaTiC · 09-17-2001, 03:08 AM

Wow, that's soo cool!! I think I would freak out if I were that close too her (or any celeb I luv) and go berserk. I'd prolly hafta be taken off the premises in a straight jacket. LOL, okay, maybe not *that*, but you get the idea!

09-10-2001, 07:28 PM	#1
JMPolniaczek15 Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 16, 2001 Location: Amongst the cornfields in Indiana... Posts: 706	I'm Back! Hey guys! I got back from Michigan last night but didn't have the time or energy to write this. As I said a few days ago, I was going to Holland, Michigan to attend Lisa Whelchel's Creative Parenting Seminar. Well, I did, and I got to meet her too! So, here are the details. She was speaking twice on Saturday, once in the morning and once in the afternoon. My parents and I chose to go in the afternoon. I almost wasn't able to go, though! No one had told me that you needed tickets to get in, but I found out because we needed directions to the church and so I called and found out. Luckily, there were hundreds of tickets left! It took place at a very nice church. We got there about 1/2 hour early, but I did see Lisa wlaking thorugh the lobby during that time! Since it was open seating, we got front row seats! At the beginning of the seminar, some people from the church did a skit about parenting, and during that time, Lisa sat just 2 rows behind me! She looked really great - hasn't changed much! She has a bit more of a southern accent than we normaly hear. And she's very petite! I'm about 5'3", and she's shorter than me! She then talked about her book, gave personal anecdotes, and answered the audience's questions at the end. After that, she went out to the lobby to do book signings. She signed a copy of "Creative Correction" for my mom, and a couple of pictures for me! I got to tell her how much I love FOL, that I've been following her trip, and that I'm really excited about the renuion. Then, Earl, from the church, (he was mentioned in today's journal entry) was kind enough to take a picture of me with Lisa! It was a great experience, and I feel incredibly lucky! She was so nice! Check her schedule and see if she's going to come to a town near you - it would be great if everyone got a chance to meet her! ------------------ "You're old, you're ugly, you live with it!" - Jo *********************** "Why would you want to be popular? You have to smile and talk to peple and all that stuff!" - Jo ********************* Rose: So, Jerry, ever dressed up like a horse? Jerry: No, but thank you for asking! ********************* "Get back here, you deceitful little Sicilian gecko!" - Dorothy Zbornak *********************** "I've got PMS and I've got a gun - any questions?" - Jinny Extead

09-10-2001, 09:03 PM	#2
Kay Scarpetta Defy Gravity 8.26.05 Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 04, 2001 Location: La Vie Boheme Posts: 28,013	4 words.... DANG ARE YOU LUCKY!!! -Karli ------------------ I am Queen Karli Blair Warner, Queen of the Koalas and INSANITY along with Queen Kaley Jinny Exstead Queen of the Penguins, Pigs, and INSANITY! IM me at: Eastlandgal7988 Lisa Whelchel will always be in my heart as the greatest actress who ever lived And the New York Yankees ROCK! the Boston Red FLOPS SUCK!

09-10-2001, 09:25 PM	#4
MrsGarrettRocksMySocks Actors over 60 Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 20, 2001 Location: The cookie jar--Any "Anyone Can Whistle" fans out there? Posts: 4,077	WELCOME BACK!! She's coming to a town that's about an hour and a half away from me, so I think I'm going to go in May, I'm soooooo looking forward to it! Did she do the thing where she invites someone to sing the theme song?Anyway, I'll stop blabbering... ------------------ Blair:I just had another one of my brilliant ideas! ********************** my e-mail is charlotte_rae_fan@yahoo.com e-mail me!! *********************** I think that CHARLOTTE RAE is the BEST ACTRESS that EVER lived!!She is incredible!!SOMEDAY...I WILL meet HER!! *********************** Estelle:You're lucky I'm a lady, or I'd knock your teeth out! ********************* IM me using piggy2111 or The GGirls R Koo ********************* Tootie:WE ARE IN TROUBLLEEEEE!!!! ********************* Estelle:There's more to life than football, Jimmy! Jimmy: Yea, but there's nothing more important! ********************************** you have to admit, you CAN'T ARGUE WITH MRS.GARRETT!!

09-10-2001, 10:04 PM	#5
Max Whittaker I want Serenity back Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 30, 2001 Posts: 6,180	Welcome back. Congratulations! You should feel very blessed. ------------------ Help others before you help yourself.

09-10-2001, 10:18 PM	#6
sue z q funger agger LOL Senior Member Join Date: Jun 27, 2001 Location: CA Posts: 1,687	Welcome back! That's so cool about meeting Lisa Whelchel! Did she mention anything specific about FOL? Any little stories or anecdotes? Thanks for telling us all about it! ------------------ Of all the things I've lost, I miss my mind the most. Check out my site! http://www.geocities.com/huckle93455 And from your resident off-topic queens and royalty: ^^~~~God Bless~~~^^

09-10-2001, 10:47 PM	#7
Ags2000 Red 2/13/90 -1/5/06 Forum Veteran Join Date: May 02, 2001 Location: Candyland Posts: 5,544	Welcome back. Glad you had a great time. D

09-11-2001, 05:01 PM	#8
JMPolniaczek15 Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 16, 2001 Location: Amongst the cornfields in Indiana... Posts: 706	Thanks, everybody. Charlotte Rae Fan, that's great! I hope it works out for you. And no, she didn't do the themesong thing. She really didn't talk a whole lot about FOL. Max, I do feel very blessed! ------------------ "You're old, you're ugly, you live with it!" - Jo *********************** "Why would you want to be popular? You have to smile and talk to peple and all that stuff!" - Jo ********************* Rose: So, Jerry, ever dressed up like a horse? Jerry: No, but thank you for asking! ********************* "Get back here, you deceitful little Sicilian gecko!" - Dorothy Zbornak *********************** "I've got PMS and I've got a gun - any questions?" - Jinny Extead

09-11-2001, 06:51 PM	#9
FOLisCool! Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 31, 2001 Location: Illinois Posts: 10	Charlotte Rae Fan, Where is Lisa going to be when she comes to Illinois? I also live in IL., so it would be great if it was near where I live. Thanks!!

09-11-2001, 07:09 PM	#10
KerriBerri687 defying gravity Senior Member Join Date: Jan 13, 2001 Location: you'll find me in Emerald City...I'm the green one with the flying monkeys Posts: 2,869	welcome back u lucky person u!!!!! ------------------ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Luv yaz! Kerri All u FOL board buddies are somethin special, my FOL buddies are all somethin cool, i know this for sure cuz i talk to them more than i do my friends at school, what would my online life be rite now without all you guys, i hope our the craziess on this board and all our friendhips never die! LUV YAZ! ***my name is...kerri the berry i was found in a ferry and i was quite merry and than ate a cherry!**** ~ME

09-16-2001, 02:37 PM	#11
BlairandJo PuRpLe~PrInCeSsEs Senior Member Join Date: Feb 14, 2001 Location: TX I love this state Posts: 1,453	Welcome Back!!!!!!I cant wait till she comes to Orange Tx im going to have her sign my Album!!!!! ------------------ Visit my FOL website click above^ Last updated:September 15th Edna's Edibles:I changed the name from Receipies to Edibles and I added tons of receipies. Upcomming Events:I added 3 new Read,Write and send me Fol Fan Fiction:I added 1 new. Awards:I added 1 new ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Be a good girl(why be a good girl?)be a good girl (why be a good girl?)she is a see-saw seeing if it matters she is a game of Chutes and Laders. be a good girl (why be a good girl?) she needs the one who wrote the definition of a love without condition be a good girl." -Good Girl. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Why cant I wake up today and remember the same things I knew yesterday to be true Tell me why do I doubt when its all figured out when my eyes cannot see I just need to belive in you (Chorus) I know that mountains still move I've seen the power of you in my heart the proof's in my heart I am the water that turned into the wine so i've learned who you are The proof's in my heart." -The Proof's in my heart by Sierra(Cd Change)

09-16-2001, 02:58 PM	#12
Acting Girl 19 Angel...but DEVILISH Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 26, 2001 Location: Tennessee, USA Posts: 576	I know it is late but welcome back

09-16-2001, 09:16 PM	#13
angel676 Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 09, 2000 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Posts: 2,482	When was Lisa Whelchel in Michigan?

09-17-2001, 03:08 AM	#14
a NaNcY FaNaTiC Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 23, 2001 Location: Southern California Posts: 563	Wow, that's soo cool!! I think I would freak out if I were that close too her (or any celeb I luv) and go berserk. I'd prolly hafta be taken off the premises in a straight jacket. LOL, okay, maybe not that, but you get the idea!