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#102335 - 01/09/07 08:11 PM
My friend Nellie
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Girls, here is the newest member of my ventriloquist family. She is my Christmas gift. Her name is Nellie (my Mom's nickname). Nellie, the older Boomer needs a slight makeover before we hit the road of course. We are hoping to make our debut at one of the major conVENTions this year. We're considering the Boomer ones also. Wish us luck. chick
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#102338 - 01/09/07 08:55 PM
Re: My friend Nellie
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Hi, Nellie! Chick, what a wonderful talent you have! I am still so fascinated by ventriloquism and puppetry. What fun it must be to be able to have that talent. Can you video Nellie and post here?
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#102339 - 01/09/07 09:04 PM
Re: My friend Nellie
[Re: Lola]
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JJ, which conventions are you attending this year? Lola what a great idea, now how do I do that? Also, who's the chief on fixing the pics. Nellie looks , well how shall I say, outta sorts... Bet you didn't know I was a professional poker player either...It's how I make my living right now. Well, this is my day for letting out secrets isn't it??? chick
Edited by chickadee (01/09/07 09:08 PM)
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#102340 - 01/09/07 09:09 PM
Re: My friend Nellie
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Chick: You can video him and upload on YouTube then just post the URL here. Can't wait! Oh, does Nellie go to parties, schools etc. You never know who's browsing and might want to invite her to come. Nellie looks fine from where I am.
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#102341 - 01/09/07 09:46 PM
Re: My friend Nellie
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Gee Chick, guess you can say you're laying the cards on the table. You're sure full of surprises. Polka player and a ventriliquist? Now that combination could come in handy. Who said "fold"????..Was it the person next to you ....or not?!
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#102342 - 01/09/07 10:14 PM
Re: My friend Nellie
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Chick,
What delightful surprises! Sounds like you have a fun and exciting life. Now for a serious question...will Nellie be posting here as well as you? LOL
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#102343 - 01/09/07 10:22 PM
Re: My friend Nellie
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Jane, Nellie and Bertha need to talk, ha ha.
Hannelore, I was going to take Nellie to the tournament last night but decided against it. I won by the way. Finished 6th place out of 150 players. Texas Holdem...World Poker Tour watch out. Boomer Woman on the rise, ha ha.
chick
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#102345 - 01/09/07 10:34 PM
Re: My friend Nellie
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Whoa...there now. Professional as in doing it for a living.
I am not quite that well known (yet) Tell your boys that I know Scotty Nguyen personally. The next time he is in town, I will get a signed photo for them. PM me the details, names etc.
I play online and have won 1st place tournaments with 10,000 players registered, many times. That's where I practise. Do your boys play online?
Last night I played a 'seniors' tournament....sigh. But I won!
I live 3 minutes from the casino so work is not that far, I can go any hour of the day and leave when I want to. Great Job, lol.
chick
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#102346 - 01/09/07 10:46 PM
Re: My friend Nellie
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Hi Chick - are you in Norman, or where abouts in Oklahoma? I'll be in Ada at the end of July. I think I would love playing poker for a living, but I guess I prefer the games we play around the table instead of Texas Holdem. By the way, send me Nellie's original image and I'll get her fixed up for ya. kathy kathy@crowningtouchgraphics.com
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#102347 - 01/10/07 12:41 AM
Re: My friend Nellie
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I'll PM you. Don't want serial killers finding out where I live Would Love to see you. chick
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#102351 - 01/10/07 12:55 PM
Re: My friend Nellie
[Re: TVC15]
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6th out of 150 players is GREAT!! CONGRATULATIONS! We watch poker on TV all the time......we'll be looking for ya!! And Nellie too of course!
Vegas!! Did somebody say a trip to Vegas? Count me in! I'd love to hop on a plane and meet you gals out there!!
Edited by CrosstitchQueen (01/10/07 12:58 PM)
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#102353 - 01/10/07 03:31 PM
Re: My friend Nellie
[Re: TVC15]
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Registered: 05/24/04
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Wow Chick! First of all, Nellie is VERY professional. My word, girl, you have so much talent!
Second, you play poker? I've never gotten the hang of it. I've tried the slot poker but to me, it's like watching paint dry. I tried black jack and it bored me too. I must like the noise and action of the slots. Even tried craps but too many rules to understand. Can you say the words, Simple Minded?
I don't know about the rest of you but I'm serious about all of us meeting in Vegas for a boomer week end. They have so many cheap flights there. Shall we seriously plan this venture?
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#102355 - 01/10/07 07:02 PM
Re: My friend Nellie
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Thanks girls, you know how to keep me encouraged. Dianne, Nellie is a professional dummy and I have several but she's my newest edition. Poker, Hannelore....I don't play for real money online. It is where I practise with Play money. I have won real money from playing free tournaments(freerolls) online just the same. I cannot read a person across the table online so I don't waste my money. (my view only) Ask your son if he has a journal, bookeeping, etc.and How much he gets paid an hour, week, month. He should be able to answer you Immediately. TVC, do they play Sit and Go or tournaments? What date are we talking for Vegas...I might enter a game or two. Is it when they're having the Convention? I think I better pull out the basic black and accessories, lol. chick
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#102356 - 01/10/07 07:12 PM
Re: My friend Nellie
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Thanks for the suggestion Chick. I will ask him about journaling his time and money. Great tip. Oh my, if you all go to Vegas, I'll have to come too! I wouldn't miss it for the world. It's just not such a short trip for me ...geez, I got to sell a house.
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#102357 - 01/10/07 07:29 PM
Re: My friend Nellie
[Re: Edelweiss]
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Hi, Hannelore: How long is the flight from Germany to the West Coast? It's 7 hours tops from London to NY.
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#102362 - 01/11/07 09:19 PM
Re: My friend Nellie
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Meredith, you are the only poet laureate and professional jewely maker that I know.
chick
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#102367 - 01/13/07 04:11 PM
Re: My friend Nellie
[Re: Edelweiss]
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Louisa, wouldn't it be more like saying good by to your money? That's how it usually happens. Those beautiful resorts weren't built by winners.
I would go to Vegas for sure. Yeah, Summer is too hot...our shoes would melt to the sidewalks.
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#102369 - 01/13/07 10:00 PM
Re: My friend Nellie
[Re: Dancing Dolphin]
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Hannelore, thanks for the suggestion. I'll see if I can work it into my act.
Kathy, you did a great job on Nellie's pic. Thank you for taking the time. I owe ya one.
chick
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#102370 - 01/13/07 10:32 PM
Re: My friend Nellie
[Re: chickadee]
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Does this mean we get visitation rights to the money we lost there?
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#102375 - 02/11/07 03:51 PM
Re: My friend Nellie
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I love the slots too. I don't like the poker slots tho. It's like watching paint dry. Boring.
I wonder if I could use The Secret before going to Vegas? I am going to win a million bucks...I am. Visualize it, see it, believe it.
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#102376 - 02/11/07 09:31 PM
Re: My friend Nellie
[Re: TVC15]
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When I was small there was a ventriliquist show on the RADIO..in the UK. I am not kidding.It was called Educating Archie. Did you have these in the US or Canada. Mountain ash
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#102377 - 02/12/07 12:38 PM
Re: My friend Nellie
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbD6rgHuOl0&mode=related&search=This is my favourite ventriloquist, Jeff Dunham. These are a varity of clips from over the years. I voted for Jeff again this year. I am going to youtube Nellie when I get everything prepared. Maybe someday she will meet Walter. chick
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#102379 - 02/12/07 01:15 PM
Re: My friend Nellie
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Isn't Walter a Hoot! Nellie is taking on a life of her own so I'm still not sure where we'll end up in the long run. This is what happens to vent characters. You practise and practise and everything just automatically falls into place. There's no turning back then. She won't be as crude as Walter in her language but she may get away with one or two not so offcolour words.
chick
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#102380 - 02/12/07 11:10 PM
Re: My friend Nellie
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So do you think Nellie and Walter may...date...that would be a cute act...
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#102381 - 02/13/07 04:17 AM
Re: My friend Nellie
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I can't stop laughing... I passed it on to others, too.
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