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Post by Carolyn Grinnell on Sept 9, 2012 18:35:52 GMT -5
I know everyone has been waiting for a cast update for our Celebration Dinner honoring The Waltons 40th Anniversary on Friday, September 28th. It is with sadness that I must tell you that we have some cancellations from our previous list. We never know when schedules and circumstances come our way and plans change. The cast members who are not joining us are Michael Learned, Judy Norton, Rachel Longaker and William Schallert. I had chosen William Schallert as our MYSTERY GUEST but once again, due to circumstances beyond his control, he is unable to join us. He deeply regrets that he cannot join us for our special event. And now here is some HAPPY NEWS! We have two new commitments. Angel Rhodes ( Virginia Walton - Ben and Cindy's baby daughter) will be joining us. And I am happy to announce that MR RALPH WAITE WILL BE JOINING US for the FIRST TIME. I know this announcement will bring EXCITEMENT to all of you. Let's all look forward to mingling with the 29 GUESTS that will be joining us for our CELEBRATION DINNER HONORING OUR BELOVED WALTON FAMILY. I'm looking forward to seeing you in sunny Burbank, California!  |
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Post by Ryan James on Sept 9, 2012 18:42:13 GMT -5
WOW! Fantastic news Carolyn!!! ;D So happy to see that Ralph will be attending!  This is soooo awesome!! Sorry to hear that Michael Learned, Judy Norton, Rachel Longaker and William Schallert can't make it to yours. but still looks to be a super exciting evening!! See you and everyone else in Sunny California!! ;D RYAN-J  |
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Post by Tracey on Sept 9, 2012 19:44:47 GMT -5
Yipppeeeee!!!!!! I'm so exciting to meet Ralph Waite and everyone but sad that Michael, Judy, Rachel, and William can't make it. This gonna be a blast. Can't wait..
Looking forward to meeting everyone..
Tracey
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Post by Ryan James on Sept 9, 2012 19:48:28 GMT -5
I meant to ask you too Carolyn, did Richard Gilliland ever confirm if he was attending, or is he still not sure yet? if he is coming, will his wife be attending as well? have always wanted to meet her! ;D RYAN-J |
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Post by Honeybee on Sept 9, 2012 21:06:34 GMT -5
Awesome. Please take pictures. That people, who can't attend the reunion. I'll love to see pictures.
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Post by bmcgill on Sept 9, 2012 21:13:13 GMT -5
I'll have to say that I think we all need to give Carolyn Grinnell a big hand. Things don't always turn out as planned but look what she has done to make up for some of the disappointments that some of us might have had at first when we saw that Micheal Learned was not going to be at the reunion. Carolyn has done these reunions for twenty years with a lot of hard work and dedication for 20 years now and always does a great job at the ones that I have been to.
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Post by Forum Administrator on Sept 9, 2012 21:29:15 GMT -5
I'll have to say that I think we all need to give Carolyn Grinnell a big hand. Things don't always turn out as planned but look what she has done to make up for some of the disappointments that some of us might have had at first when we saw that Micheal Learned was not going to be at the reunion. Carolyn has done these reunions for twenty years with a lot of hard work and dedication for 20 years now and always does a great job at the ones that I have been to. I agree, David. Carolyn is great at planning these reunions, and these cancellations are certainly beyond her control. I'm looking forward to meeting Ralph Waite. Very excited. |
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Post by charlene1961 on Sept 9, 2012 22:21:13 GMT -5
i am so beyond excited that ralph waite is gonna be there, you made my day thank you carolyn. love charlene
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Post by ForeverWaltons on Sept 9, 2012 22:35:21 GMT -5
Carolyn A very BIG thankful & gracious thanks for all of your hard work in making this happen!! I have done my class reunion before by myself and I know that pales in comparison to what you have accomplished for this & all of the past reunions. You are definitely one committed & dedicated lady!!! Once again THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Take care & I look forward to meeting you in California. foreverwaltons
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Post by JeannePhx on Sept 9, 2012 23:12:21 GMT -5
Thank you SO much Carolyn for the update and fantatic news about Ralph Waite!! I'm so thrilled. We will miss the others but this softens the blow considerably. I had to look up William Shallert as I didn't recognize the name right away but of course as soon as I saw his photo I recognized Rose's beau Stanley. Thanks for all your hard work planning this for us!! It seems a bit unreal to think I'll be in the same room as so many of those from the show. ;D |
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Post by john8486 on Sept 10, 2012 8:27:14 GMT -5
I also want to thank Carolyn for all her hard work and dedication. She is truly the heart and soul of this Fan Club. Her efforts have made the reunions great events, and I am really looking forward to being in California in a few weeks. I'm sure we would all like to have as many members of the cast appear, but not all those plans work out. I am excited that Ralph Waite will be there, and it should be a great weekend.
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Post by MrsOliviaWalton on Sept 10, 2012 8:49:42 GMT -5
WOW Ralph Waite? I didn't see that coming, thats AWESOME!!! So can't wait to meet everyone, cast and fans/friends It's gonna be an awesome night and I can't wait.
Sad that Michael Learned, Judy Norton, Rachel Longaker and William Schallert can't join us, but we totally understand. I'll have to say that I think we all need to give Carolyn Grinnell a big hand. Things don't always turn out as planned but look what she has done to make up for some of the disappointments that some of us might have had at first when we saw that Micheal Learned was not going to be at the reunion. Carolyn has done these reunions for twenty years with a lot of hard work and dedication for 20 years now and always does a great job at the ones that I have been to.
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Post by Carolyn Grinnell on Sept 10, 2012 8:53:00 GMT -5
I would like to express my appreciation to everyone for your kind words. Yes, I have indeed spent endless hours on reunion plans and still have some work to do. And I will probably be running around at the reunion dinner making sure everything is like we want it. But when I stand back and see the look on the face of the fans who are meeting cast members for the first time, it makes the hours that I spent on the reunion worthwhile. Someday I will share with you my first time experience meeting the cast members. Or maybe you can read about it in a book I hope to write someday.  And don't forget to express your appreciation to Vicky Choudhry. She too, has spent endless hours on helping make this a memorable event. We talk MANY, MANY times a day discussing the reunion. And now, very soon, our Celebration Dinner honoring the Waltons 40th Anniversary on September 28th, 2012 will be HISTORY. And now beyond Walton's Mountain, I have a special prayer request. Our son, Stephen will be having colon surgery on Tuesday morning. I'm very concerned as any Mother would be. Thanks again for your kind words! Carolyn |
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Post by MrsOliviaWalton on Sept 10, 2012 9:00:19 GMT -5
Vicky too, I was meant to have wrote her name in the post just now. I will go and edit it now.
Carolyn, can I just say it won't be HISTORY it will be indeed a MEMORY and a PERFECT one at that
I no I said to you the other day I will keep him in my prayers but I will say it again, I shall keep him in my prayers, Carolyn ♥
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Post by bmcgill on Sept 10, 2012 10:26:06 GMT -5
I agree Carolyn. Let's not forget Vicky for her hard work too. Your and her both have put a lot into this event.
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This is soooo awesome!!
