From: owner-chakram-refugees-digest@smoe.org (chakram-refugees-digest) To: chakram-refugees-digest@smoe.org Subject: chakram-refugees-digest V3 #39 Reply-To: chakram-refugees@smoe.org Sender: owner-chakram-refugees-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-chakram-refugees-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk chakram-refugees-digest Saturday, February 8 2003 Volume 03 : Number 039 Today's Subjects: ----------------- [chakram-refugees] Fan Club Kit #6 ["Maria T. Vivoni" Subject: [chakram-refugees] Fan Club Kit #6 I got my fan club kit and dove immediately right into it! :) Coffee Talk 2 was fantastic and a lot of fun!!! I also really liked the idea of allowing the audience to see exactly what Lucy and Renee were watching. I only wish it was longer and that there were a few clips of the more recent episodes. But I betcha Sharon is leaving that for Fan Club Kit #7, #8, #9... ;) Renee practicing her Lady Macbeth lines was fascinating. I read Macbeth back in high school (including the Cliffnotes), have seen a few movies based on this story and yet, I still have no clue what the characters or Renee was saying. But what ever she was saying it sounded awesome. I was just impressed that she could remember all those lines with the old English language, stay in rhythm and be aware of her surroundings. Also, watching her do yoga was a kick. She couldn't keep a straight face and she really was having a lot of fun with that. She has a great sense of humor. I especially like when she did the song and dance to undo the Macbeth curse. She also looked incredible standing on the cliff in the blue dress with the wind blowing against her and her reciting the lines. I really liked Renee with her hair like that, I wonder if she would let it grow that long. I really did not want to see more behind the scenes of "A Friend in Need" (it's just to sad), but this turned out to be very good. I am glad it was included and it did make me very sad as well. It didn't help that everyone on the set had a face that they knew that this was it and you sort of could tell and sense that the mood was a bit somber. I don't know, just when you think your over the series ending the way it did, you find out you really are not. Hopefully, the rumors of a Xena movie down the line are true, that our favorite actors resume their roles and that it happens a lot sooner then expected. I have to say I was a bit disappointed with the bloopers though. They were very few and a couple seemed to be repeats from previous kits. To me it appeared like a 2 minute montage of repeated bloopers. I would have preferred a montage dedicated or remembering the show, starting from season 1 and ending with season 6. Heck, end it with Xena and Gabrielle walking in the sunset, make us happy Sharon! :) I know it's wishful thinking, but hey, it doesn't hurt to try. And the Chakram newsletter was excellent! I really enjoyed all the interviews. I liked what Sharon did with Renee's interview and Steven Sears talking about "Hooves and Harlots" and the rise of the Amazons was fun to read as well. Sharon, THANK YOU so much for all your hard work and dedication you put into the fan club and giving a momento to the fans to continue reliving Xena's legacy along side Lucy and Renee. Please send them our gratitude and regards, as we truly appreciate them taking the time to do the coffee talks. All in all, Sharon you did an excellent job again with the fan club kit! And I can't wait for the next one, and the one after that one and the one after that one...when's it coming out Sharon!?! If I beg nicely and sweetly will it come out sooner? :) One more question Sharon, will there be a VHS or DVD of Lucy and Renee on stage at this year's convention? For those going to Pasadena, have fun, safe journey and please let us know all the details, especially what color is Renee's hair this time around! Hope all of you get your kits soon and enjoy them as well. Maria T. Vivoni _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ========================================================= This has been a message to the chakram-refugees list. To unsubscribe, send a message to majordomo@smoe.org with "unsubscribe chakram-refugees" in the message body. Contact meth@smoe.org with any questions or problems. ========================================================= ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Feb 2003 12:11:35 -0500 (EST) From: cjlnh@webtv.net (Cheryl LaScola) Subject: Re: [chakram-refugees] Fan Club Kit #6 Bravo to Maria for her comments. My sentiments exactly. The kits provide the fans a chance to stay connected and I do hope the next kit will be as good as this one and LONGER. I felt for a gold copy the whole tape was only 1:50 minutes. The best part is chatting with Lucy and Renee. The only suggestions besides MORE MORE MORE, would be a segment catching up on their lives today. It was great seeing them watch and comment on Xena eps, but an element of interviewing both about their aspirations going forward would be great. I also agree the bloopers were awful... I was hoping for more season 6 moments, especially since it was there last. There had to bloopers on the "kiss" on Mt. Fuji that would have been great to see.... I agree overall though that Sharon does a great job.... I wish I had her job!! As for the convention appearance being taped I wrote to Sharon last week and she just said she would get word out fast if that happens.... Again, give us more interview time with Lucy and Renee and I would love to see them in their stage performance. Maybe this year Lucy will give us a musical montage after her stint with DD. Oh well, I can hope too! CJ ========================================================= This has been a message to the chakram-refugees list. To unsubscribe, send a message to majordomo@smoe.org with "unsubscribe chakram-refugees" in the message body. Contact meth@smoe.org with any questions or problems. ========================================================= ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 7 Feb 2003 12:12:53 -0500 (EST) From: cjlnh@webtv.net (Cheryl LaScola) Subject: Re: [chakram-refugees] Fan Club Kit #6 Bravo to Maria for her comments. My sentiments exactly. The kits provide the fans a chance to stay connected and I do hope the next kit will be as good as this one and LONGER. I felt for a gold copy the whole tape was only 1:50 minutes. The best part is chatting with Lucy and Renee. The only suggestions besides MORE MORE MORE, would be a segment catching up on their lives today. It was great seeing them watch and comment on Xena eps, but an element of interviewing both about their aspirations going forward would be great. I also agree the bloopers were awful... I was hoping for more season 6 moments, especially since it was there last. There had to bloopers on the "kiss" on Mt. Fuji that would have been great to see.... I agree overall though that Sharon does a great job.... I wish I had her job!! As for the convention appearance being taped I wrote to Sharon last week and she just said she would get word out fast if that happens.... Again, give us more interview time with Lucy and Renee and I would love to see them in their stage performance. Maybe this year Lucy will give us a musical montage after her stint with DD. Oh well, I can hope too! CJ ========================================================= This has been a message to the chakram-refugees list. To unsubscribe, send a message to majordomo@smoe.org with "unsubscribe chakram-refugees" in the message body. Contact meth@smoe.org with any questions or problems. ========================================================= ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 07 Feb 2003 18:39:44 -0600 From: "Maria T. Vivoni" Subject: Re: [chakram-refugees] Fan Club Kit #6 CJ, Thanks for the compliment in regards to my post. I also agree with yours. It also would be fun catching up with Lucy and Renee as to what they are doing lately, but then, Sharon always keeps us updated with the Chakram newsletter or an e-mail update. In addition, maybe the purpose is because 10 years down the road you can view the tape again without outdated news. I really liked Lucy and Renee chit-chatting. It was so adorable the teasing between them and how comfortable they are with each other. They got teary eyes on a few clips, which brought tears to mine as well. I also liked when Julius popped in and said, "I love you mommy!" That was so CUTE!!! And then later Lucy asks Renee why didn't she bring her son, LOL! Yeah Renee, why didn't you bring Miles! I really like what Sharon and staff did with this years fan club kit. It was very creative and know they have to top it of again with the next one! :) Also, thanks for answering my question in regards to the convention video. I thought maybe they would again this year because they had quite a demand with the previous convention video of Lucy & Renee. Of course that was a Q/A and I think this year they are doing a performance. So, that maybe the reason due to copyright infringement. Oh well, I guess another time. But there is still hope! Once again, Sharon THANKS for everything! And if your looking for additional help with the next fan club kit or anything related to the Xena fan club, CJ and I would more than gladly help! :) Maria _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail ========================================================= This has been a message to the chakram-refugees list. To unsubscribe, send a message to majordomo@smoe.org with "unsubscribe chakram-refugees" in the message body. Contact meth@smoe.org with any questions or problems. ========================================================= ------------------------------ End of chakram-refugees-digest V3 #39 *************************************