Circling the Globe

I've Moved!

2011-03-24T11:35:00.003-04:00

Hi kids - Just an update for those who may stop by that I'm in the process of moving my blog over to Wordpress. In case "www.circlingtheglobe.com" isn't working, you can always try "http://circlingtheglobe.wordpress.com" to find any new (yeah, right) content.I'll update this post once everything is sorted at my new blog home. Don't worry - all of your favorite CT reviews are already transferred.

Introducing The CT Drinking Game

2011-03-16T17:24:00.007-04:00

In honor of tomorrow's appearances on QVC, my sister and I resurrected the idea we had back in September of a drinking game, based on those little quirks the guys demonstrate during these appearances. For instance, I had noticed that on every appearance, besides trying to take over the sales pitch, Paul would always take a teeny tiny step in front of the other guys. Keith frequently gets the

Lots of news to post from Portland/Everett... Stay tuned!

2010-11-02T08:02:00.001-04:00

Everett & Portland Shows

2010-10-29T10:21:00.003-04:00

Hi all! *waves*Though I'm far too busy with work these days to be flying off across the country to go to two more Celtic Thunder shows, I'm not letting that stop me. ;) I just wanted to stop in and say that if you're going to be going to Saturday's show in Everett or Monday's show in Portland, I'd love to say hi to the people who actually come by and read my blog! You can see pics of what I

Writing

2010-09-26T21:50:00.005-04:00

(Note: I've been saying for YEARS that I was going to write a novel. I've always wanted to be a writer. I write at work, but I'm talking about being a novel writer. And for the last couple of years I've actually had a story in my mind that might work. So my best friend Estell (who posts at this blog) and I have begun scheduling calls to discuss what we're writing in an effort to spur one

Final Thoughts on Poughkeepsie

2010-09-26T20:39:00.010-04:00

Okay, this will be my last CT post for a few weeks. I am going to the concerts in Portland, Ore., and Everett, Wash., so if any of you will be there, let me know - I'd love to say hello in person. I also expect to be going to the concert in Atlanta, unless I get sent off on a work trip. (I may be spending that week in Hong Kong, but I don't know yet.) If there's anything amazing to report from

Tweaked the reviews...

2010-09-18T17:47:00.004-04:00

Hi everyone! *waves* Thanks for stopping by!I've reordered the posts from this weekend so that they're easier to read - you'll start with the first bit of the show, then go all the way to the end. Anything in yellow is stuff that was added after the initial post... additional info, links to lyrics, etc.You all rock. Seriously. I write these for myself - I have the world's worst memory. (If I

Celtic Thunder Heritage Concert, part 1

2010-09-18T01:32:00.006-04:00

Let me just start by saying it is 1:30 a.m. and I apologize for what's likely to be muddly reviews mixed with bad spelling. My brain shuts off at 10, y'all. I'm going on fumes here. And I don't even have a Diet Coke to get me through it!!(Note: additions the next day after copious quantities of Diet Coke are below, in yellow. These are additional notes, recollections, corrections, etc.) :)Here

Celtic Thunder Heritage Concert, part 2

2010-09-18T01:31:00.004-04:00

NORI - NEILYou know how Helen of Troy was said to have the "face that launched a thousand ships"? (Or something like that. Work with me here.) Well, this is officially the song that will launch a thousand Neil fans. Oh my.The lights came up on the rock, and there sat our Neil. He was trying to get into character but someone yelled out "Go Neil!" and he smiled big. He then put on a '

Celtic Thunder Christmas Concert, teaser

2010-09-18T01:29:00.000-04:00

It's 3.20 and I've GOT to get some sleep. So, to tie you over, how about I give you the song list and let you ponder that for the rest of the night? I'll get the full Christmas review up tomorrow.Instrumental intro (We wish you, Adeste Fidelis, etc)Beginning to look a lot like Christmas - NeilWalkin' in a Winter Wonderland - DamianChristmas Morning Donegal - PaulAmazing Grace - all sixLet it Snow

Celtic Thunder Christmas Concert, part 1

2010-09-18T01:27:00.002-04:00

Intermission took about 45 minutes or so. I'm not exactly sure. My friend and I were so excited, talking about the first half, and tweeting to friends back home that it FLEW by.There's a black curtain up to hide the stage, but there's a gap we can see into. And by 'gap' I mean a 10-foot opening next to the orchestra. Way to surprise us, LOL.Phil welcomes us back, and announces that the guys have

Celtic Thunder Christmas Concert, part 2

2010-09-18T01:25:00.002-04:00

(I have the coolest readers, ever. I just have to say that. Your comments and tweets and LOLs are just awesome, and knowing that you're poring over every word makes me want to do a better job each time. I even got to meet one of you last night. Ms. Corinne, I look forward to seeing you in Everett! CT fans ROCK!)SILENT NIGHT - Ryan, Paul, Damian, Keith, GeorgeNotice I did NOT say Neil. Despite

Good Craic Ahead - we're in Poughkeepsie!

2010-09-17T16:44:00.003-04:00

I've successfully arrived and checked into my hotel. I'm here with another Thunderhead friend (who I will mention by name if she allows -- she may not want to be associated with me or my blog, LOL). I've fired up the computer, she's ironing a shirt, and the excitement is building... Celtic Thunder goodness is just a few hours away!Sorry - nothing to report... just wanted to share the good news!

Prepping for Poughkeepsie

2010-09-12T20:43:00.002-04:00

Yes, to answer a question from the comments, I am heading to Poughkeepsie on Friday to watch the taping of the Celtic Thunder Christmas concert (and also the 'heritage' show, so I hear). I somehow managed to get a fourth row seat, so hopefully I'll be able to report on all the action. (Which of course, in CT land means, dirty tee shirts (Ryan!), dance missteps (Damian!) and interaction between

Checking In....

2010-07-26T15:10:00.002-04:00

Hi there -Not sure if anyone's still checking in here... Lord knows, I haven't been... but just thought I'd pop in to say I'm preparing to fix up this dusty old blog and start posting again. I'm not sure what it will be about - possibly some random travel pics, maybe a few stories, some random writings, etc. You're more than welcome to read and comment, if you're interested. :) I do love nice

What it Means to Be a “Fan”

2009-11-13T15:09:00.009-05:00

I’ve had a lot of thoughts rolling around in my head for a few weeks now, ever since a very fun story I posted here caused a brou-ha-ha in Celtic Thunderdom. For those of you who have no idea what happened, or didn't stop by during those 24 hours, I’ll explain.A bit. I’m not going to sling anyone through the mud as was done to me.The day of my concert, I drove to downtown Atlanta to have some

Firestorm

2009-10-26T18:44:00.006-04:00

Am actually speechless at the moment and feel like deleting this whole dang blog and all of its content, but I don't like to act in the heat of the moment, so I'll wait before I do anything.If what I've seen today is what it means to be a CT fan, maybe I shouldn't bother..

Celtic Thunder: Atlanta Review - the morning after

2009-10-25T12:24:00.003-04:00

Quick note to say that the review is up, in four parts, complete with pictures of the show. I've reordered the posts for easier viewing and to make a bit more sense. I'm going to pop out for a bite - I haven't eaten anything since lunch yesterday - no time! - and then I'll come back and write up the sound check sightings in all their glory, complete with amazing pictures of George and Ryan. And I

Celtic Thunder: Atlanta Review, part one

2009-10-25T12:04:00.004-04:00

“Ladies and Gentlemen, the Atlanta Forecast: A Thunder is arriving in just a few minutes. Please take your seats.”Well, you don’t have to tell me twice. In fact, get the heck out of my way.I had two seats, actually, the semi-good one I purchased eons ago, and the PRACTICALLY FRONT ROW seat I nabbed yesterday. Take a guess as to which one I sat in?That’s right. My happy little butt was 6 feet from

Celtic Thunder: Atlanta Review, part two

2009-10-25T00:43:00.003-04:00

Desperado – Ryan “I Love Me Some Chair” KellyI have to take a second to give props to the lighting guys – this was really nice… blue sky background, purple lighting coming out from the back, Ryan backlit a bit… very nice!Straight transcription from my trusty little notebook: “OMG – the curve of his butt as he sat. NICE! You can tell that he runs!” I am So. Here. For. You, My friends. I told you:

Celtic Thunder: Atlanta Review, part three

2009-10-25T00:07:00.001-04:00

INTERMISSIONBefore I continue, I need to give props to the Fox Theatre. Not only do they have a ladies restroom with 30+ stalls, but at Intermission, there were at least six people directing traffic down there, getting you into a queue, pointing out stalls, finding the exit, etc. It was like McDonalds – 90 billion served in less than 20 minutes. I do have to say I pity the one lone male worker,

Celtic Thunder: Atlanta Review, part four

2009-10-25T00:01:00.001-04:00

**note from Circling - sorry about putting it in four parts... I know it's annoying. But my brain shuts off about 10 p.m., and trying to be witty and descriptive at 2 a.m. just doesn't work. Anyway, lots to share, so here we go: **That's A Woman - Paul and RyanAhhh - I completely love this song! I always have, but seeing it LIVE is fabulous. Particularly as Ryan spoke, rather than sung, "That

T Minus 6... and counting

2009-10-19T10:23:00.005-04:00

My first "real" Celtic Thunder concert is in six days and I'm really starting to get excited. I try to calm myself down and remind myself that Keith will not be wearing his ruffly shirt and knee boots, and Paul will still be looking for the girl, having not found her yet. While it will be a fantastic show, it won't be STORM.Three weeks later and STORM is still in my head, big time. I find myself

We interrupt this program...

2009-10-14T14:33:00.004-04:00

...for test of your Respiratory Emergency System. Do not panic. This is only a test.If these photos have caused a Respiratory Emergency in your local area, please seek medical attention immediately. If they merely resulted in a pile of drool, or a burning desire to bury your face in the ruffles at Keith's throat, please step away from your computer at once.This concludes the test of the

To brighten your day

2009-10-13T10:41:00.005-04:00

I've decided to let you in on some of my favorite websites. Sure, I have a list over there to the right of some of them, but today let's highlight some darn funny stuff, shall we?Note: these tickle my funnybone, but there sometimes might be something just a teeny bit offensive. You've been warned. Of course, if the original ending of "Midnight Well" is your cup-o-tea, you've got nothing to worry

Things I Love This Week

2009-10-12T15:31:00.003-04:00

1. The TV show Leverage.This TNT "dramedy" is now in its second season, but I've only just found it. I think it's a total hoot. If you like capers - think Oceans 11 but without Brad Pitt - you'll like this show. A band of thieves righting wrongs and making people pay. I love the writers' senses of humor.2. Ryan Star's song "Breathe." Where's the man who will tell me, "take the world off your

Making a Stand

2009-10-07T10:53:00.003-04:00

There comes a time in your life where you stand up for yourself.Oh, I’m not talking about asking your boss for a raise, or telling your school principal that the other kid started the food fight. I’m talking about those crystal clear moments where you stop and take a stand. You see a path before you and you decide to get off of it. You just can’t take one more step.I can point out the first time

Thank you!

2009-10-05T08:49:00.002-04:00

I just wanted to stop and say thank you to everyone who has commented on this blog in the last few days. I can't respond to everyone individually but I've read and appreciated every single comment, even those who disagree with me on certain parts. You've completely made my week!I'll be attending the Celtic Thunder "Take Me Home" concert in Atlanta on the 24th, and since it's my first time seeing

I refuse to travel anywhere else until Christmas!

2009-10-04T18:04:00.002-04:00

I've discovered I really suck at this blog thing. I started the blog to chronicle all of the travel I was getting to do with my job. Problem is, when I'm actually somewhere I have no time to write/share, and then I come home and get too stinkin' busy to reflect on what I've done.I have no children saying funny things to share with an adoring blog audience. I go to work and then I come home. So

A Second Storm, the morning after

2009-10-03T10:10:00.004-04:00

Hi ladies -Once again I've reordered the posts, to improve readability. Glad to hear you're all enjoying it. Trust me, I "never" intended this to hit the pub, forum or Internets. :) It was just for eight girls back home. Oh well!Once again, I'm dismayed by the comments in the forum about how people didn't like the show. Were they in the same room I was in? I can't imagine this. I don't expect

A Second Storm, part one

2009-10-03T00:03:00.000-04:00

Ahhh - the beauty of seeing a show twice and having more time to make observations. I definitely do better on repeated viewings, and obviously the guys do better with one under their belt. They were much more confident tonight, and Sharon made some tweaks which made the show MUCH better from our seats (nearly identical to last night's seats). But read on.Don't be disappointed - this is going to

A Second Storm, part two

2009-10-03T00:02:00.000-04:00