Howdy Ho from the freezing cold!
Hello All!
Well, here I am procrastinating the inevitable sojourn out into the tundra that is my front walkway...it is so cold. It is winter, though. And I always try to remind myself of how good it feels to step outside into the first warm rays of the spring sun after a long and cold winter. Somehow, that makes this all worth it to me! (well, that and hot chocolate with whipped cream:))
Anyhoo, I must say that it feel strange to have no shows this week...I miss you guys and gals! This last weekend of shows was so much fun - even with the snowstorms in our way. The snow almost made the shows feel more special. You know, like we'd all worked really hard to get there so we'd better have as much fun as possible! Not to mention the fact that this weekend was filled with so many familiar faces - the lovely miss Charlotte and familiy from Canton, my Indiana girls - just as loovely as ever, and of course, Trish, Chrissy, Maurah, Zoe and all the boys! What a fun car ride THAT must have been. Oh, by the way, Trish, your Elivis glasses came in handy sooner than you might have thought - I used them to block out the sun as I slept on the plane home on Monday! Shaun made fun of me, but I thought it was a clever idea.
AND along with seeing the true blues, it was really great to meet all the new folks as well! I just loved meeting people who had never seen the show or who have been watching for years, but had never seen us live. What was cool, too, was that a lot of the kids were staying in our hotel in Indiana, so we kept having run-ins with people at the pool, or, my personal favorite, me in pajamas getting tea at Starbucks! It was such a great weekend!
The other thing that I wanted to share with you all is that I can feel already the popularity of the show growing - and I wanted to let you know, because I think in a big way this growth is due to your efforts and your support. It seems that every time I step onto the train to head home or even go into office buildings in the city that someone says, "hey, are you Karla?"
Now, besides being a very cool and surreal thing to have happen, it really warms my heart. The thing is that I know I believe in what this show stands for - education, creativity, physicality and fun. But, when I see that mirrored back to me in the faces and comments of all of you and all these new people I meet, it let's me know that we're doing our job. When we get to meet special kids like the ones in Wake Medical Center in Raleigh, the stunningly chivalrous Alexander, little Hannah (sister to Abigail) and so many more, it let's me know that we're doing our job. When we get to go to places like Fort Hood and to meet a soldier in Green Bay who, the night before going off to war, takes his child to see Hi-5, I know that we're doing our job. And every time any of you gets up to sing with us, remembers our birthdays, sends me pictures of kitties or butterfly pony tail holders, I know that we're doing our job. So, I know that we're constantly saying thank you, but really, thank you for letting us build forts with you and hide under tables and sing and dance, and for listening to me babble on:) - it's been such a blast. See you next week in LA!
love and giggles,
Karla
P.S. I'm going to try and upload a picture that my friend just sent of Kimee and me getting ready for a show in Hartford - I thought you might like to see it...have great weekends!
Karla on 01.28.2005 @ 12:24 PM EST
hi guys (from Shaun)
Date: Sat Jan 1, 2005 6:44 pm
Subject: hi guys
Hello to our wonderful Hi-5 fans! How is everybody? I just posted
to my
"groups" site (which I am very grateful for btw), but I wanted
to say a quick hi to you guys, too.
It was so cool to see you guys in the audience for our first 4 shows
of "Move Your Body." I can't tell you how excited we are to rock
out with you guys in a theater. It is truly an amazing experience
that we've come this far. Thank you for your constant support and
encouragement, and special gifts. It brings a smile to our faces.
At the moment, we're in Boston getting ready for our show tomorrow
at the Wang Center. I'm a little sick, so i'm heading to bed early
(have to make sure I can sing tomorrow). Try and sing a long to
help me out if you're going to be there, o.k.? I'm positive that
we're going to have a blast! Talk to you guys soon.
love, Shaun
[originaly posted to the Hi5 yahoogroup
http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/hi5/message/7026 ]
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webmaster@hi5america.com">webmaster on 01.10.2005 @ 06:46 PM EST
Hello Hello Hello! (from Jenn)
Hey everybody,
I am so sorry it has taken me so long to write again. I began the
tour with a terrible sinus infection/cold thing that was so hard to
beat. But I am starting to feel more like myself so that is good!
You guys have been so incredible at these shows! I mean, wow! I am
just blown away by how many of you we have had the great pleasure to
see again!!! Every single show seems to get bigger and bigger--today
the rumor was that we had about 3000 people at the MCI center here in
DC. (I never got a final number) That is just amazing! I can't tell
you the rush we get when we turn around at the beginning of the show
and see all of you waving your Hi-5 hands/signs and wearing those cute
little light-up antenna headbands! We can see you, even way in the
back, dancing around with those on your heads! I want a pair:)
Anyway, we head out back to North Carolina tomorrow and have a
couple of days to rest and maybe go see a movie or two. There are so
many I want to see right now! Hopefully there will be a theater close
to our hotel. I think we also may go bowling and I am sure if there
is a mall close by, Kimee will find it and round up us girls to do a
little damage:) I can't wait to see all of you who are coming to the
next batch of shows. I am extremely excited about Chicago and Green
Bay just because they are so close to my hometown (Madison, WI). It's
too bad we don't have more time to spend there. Speaking of Green
Bay--Shaun, Kimee, Karla and I (and some of Shaun's friends) went to
ESPN zone after the show today to catch the 2nd half of the Packer
game this afternoon. Oh, what a sad game! I guess I will be a lot
calmer for our next couple of Sunday shows now that my precious green
and gold are out of the running. :( (Especially on Superbowl
Sunday--when I saw we had a show, I didn't quite know what to
do--nobody's supposed to work on Superbowl Sunday!!!) Luckily we will
finish by kickoff:)
I am just babbling now. But really and truly thank you for all of
the smiles, hugs, kisses, pieces of art, flowers, candy, tea,
starbucks coffee cards, and most of all your excitement and energy.
You guys fuel us! You are the best fans anyone could ever ask for! I
stand back sometimes and am just in awe of your support!
We will see all of you soon! Take care and stay healthy!!!! Talk
to you guys soon! Oh, and Tom sends his love (I know some of you have
been asking about him--you will see him in Columbus and Green Bay)
Love,
Jenn:)
ps HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEB!!! Can't wait to see you in LA!
[originally posted to the Hi5 Yahoogroup
http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/hi5/message/7481 ]
[And 2 previous messages from Jenn
http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/hi5/message/6705 http://tv.groups.yahoo.com/group/hi5/message/6746 ]
Date: Sat Dec 11, 2004 4:10 pm
Subject: I haven't disappeared...
Hey everyone,
It has been way too long since I have written to you guys. I
haven't forgotten you. We have been so busy and I didn't take my
laptop along with me to Australia, NYC, or Toronto. No excuses, I
know. I will be better!
I have so much to tell you, let's start from the beginning.
Australia was beautiful this past trip. We didn't spend much time
relaxing but we had a great time regardless. We were rehearsing our
new stage show which we are so excited about. It is going to be great
going out on tour again and seeing all of you! I can't wait. This
show is going to be so cool. We have loved being on a real stage
again--with lights and sets and everything. It was so amazing doing
our dress rehearsals in Sydney with kids who love the Australian cast,
but had so much fun with us. They were so sweet and so supportive!!
And I'm sure you guys will be even louder and more excited---there's
nothing like doing a show for your own fans!
Let's see what's next, oh yes, the parade!!!! How incredible was
that!?!?!?! We all kept looking at eachother and saying, "Is this
really happening right now?" I can't express to you how excited we
all were to be there! I had chills the entire way! And the weather
was so nice--it couldn't have turned out better.
Then we went to Toronto and did a show for the Walmart Kids Holiday
Party at the Walmart headquarters there. Every time we go to Canada
we are soooooo welcomed! I can't tell you how many times we were
stopped in the airport, at dinner, at the hotel, back at the airport!
It seems like everyone is a Hi-5 fan there. Believe me, we are
pushing to get up there for this tour. I'm actually surprised that
Toronto wasn't the first city on the list. Keep calling those venues,
because they just don't realize what amazing fans you all are!!!
And now, I am back in sunny LA enjoying this amazing weather and
trying to sleep as much as I can before the rock schedule begins! Oh,
I am also singing with Tom a couple of nights every week at this place
called "Cafe Maurice" on Melrose and Martel in West Hollywood. That
has been a blast! It's just this little Italian Restaurant/Bar that
has live music every night. Tom has been playing there for a while
and I sing with him and his friend Mike sometimes. We do a lot of
Tom's music, Mike's music and some covers. If any of you are bored
and looking for something to do, you should come down, have dinner and
listen to some music! It's a great time. This week we'll be there
tonight (Sat), Sun, Wed, Thurs (which happens to be Tom's 25th
Birthday!!), and next Sat and Sun. We always start around 7:30 or 8
and play until about 11 (or as long as people are listening). If you
like the stuff on Tom's CD, you would love this!
Anyway, I hope the holiday season is treating you all well wherever
you may be! And if I don't see you down here in LA, hopefully I'll
see you this winter on tour!!! Thanks for everything! Love you guys!!
Hugs and Kisses,
Jenn:)
Date: Wed Dec 15, 2004 12:12 pm
Subject: Toronto...
Hey again,
I just wanted to clarify that when we were in Toronto last, it was
for a private WalMart Holiday party---not part of the tour that we
will be starting at the end of December. So don't worry, you didn't
miss us. We're still keeping our fingers crossed about coming to Toronto.
Oh also, this weekend, the Saturday show has been cancelled because
of a birthday bash for Tom. Sorry if any of you were planning on
coming. We will still be there on Sunday night (and tonight and
Thursday). And when I know next week's schedule, I will let you know!
Happy Holidays!
Love,
Jenn:)
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webmaster@hi5america.com">webmaster on 01.10.2005 @ 05:40 PM EST
