Post by: MrsLop on August 07, 2003, 09:48:51 PM
Hello All,I was overjoyed to learn that my eldest daughter, Robin Geoghegan, of California, has won First Prize in a singing contest on August 6th, 2003. She had to sing the Los Angeles Airport Theme song for 2003 their 75th Anniversary.
Many TV and Radio Stations were present at the event and I wish I knew more about how to use links on TS so that I could let you see the pictures.
If the links work, there is one with a lot of pictures and her picture is the last and one more diagonally up one line and to the left of the last picture.
She won an all expenses trip for two (she will be taking her husband and greatest supporter, Will, with her) to the Grand Ole Opry with VIP Treatment , a stay at the Opry Land Resort, and On Stage seating at the Grand Ole Opry. I do think that there will be people from the recording industry will be there.
At last, the time spent at Hunter College, New York, where she studied Theater Arts, will manifest itself in some dividends for her. Albeit, a bit late. She sang from the time she was a little girl and loved to entertain us.
I haven't heard her sing in a very long time. She always had a lovely voice (if I do say so myself.) She has been practicing singing for years at various clubs. She loves Country Music, as do all her siblings.
Anyway, the link that I used from my mail (and I hope it works for you- as, well, remember you are dealing with the infamous
MrsLop, who knows nothing about computers or computing!)are listed below.
http://www.kzla.com/gallery/2003_08_06_lax_75.aspx
http://www.dailybreeze.com/content/news/nmsong7.html
From a Very Proud Mother,
MrsLop
Post by: SnowWitch on August 08, 2003, 06:05:40 AM
Bravo to Robin....trish
Post by: pendragon on August 08, 2003, 07:17:39 AM
Harv
Post by: Gregg on August 08, 2003, 07:43:37 AM
Where's the audio?
I guess that smilie retired.
Post by: MrsLop on August 08, 2003, 08:15:04 AM
trish,Glad to see you back on the TS Board.
I enjoy our private chats even more.
I am just so amazed at what my daughter can do.
She did say that she didn't want anything to interfere
with family, as that is the most important thing in her
life. I hope that she always remembers that.
Have a great weekend.
Myrna
Post by: Gary S on August 08, 2003, 08:32:29 AM
Post by: MrsLop on August 08, 2003, 08:37:44 AM
Hello Harv,It has been a while since we chatted.
Thanks for the kudos. I will pass them along to my
daughter.
When they (my four children) were young, I always
dreamed that one day they would be doctors or lawyers.
As time went by, my philosophy changed. I just wanted
them to be happy. I didn't care what it was that they did
for a living, as long as it made them feel competent and
they looked forward to their work. As far as I am
concerned, the most ideal position in life is when you
have found your "bliss". Barring that, the next best
thing, is to pursue it (whatever makes them happy etc.,
after work.) I always told them to do what they loved
and the money would come.
There were times that I thought that they were
underachieving or settling for less. I guess all parents
want the very best in life for their children.
Life can really be strange. I thought that Robin had
given up her acting and singing dreams. I just found
out the other day, that she sings as often as she can.
She has been in California for so long that I don't get to
see her very often.
The last time she visited Rhode Island, was in January of
this year. She wanted me to see my new grandson,
Garrett. Of course, I think that my Cancer and Surgery
may have been a factor.
It is Robin who was responsible for my getting email to
begin with. So, indirectly, she was responsible for my
reaching out to TS. Happy Day!
Myrna
Post by: MrsLop on August 08, 2003, 08:48:36 AM
Well Hello Gregg,It's been a while.
Funny you should mention the audio, many of Robin's
friends told her that they couldn't figure out KZLA's
website, so they couldn't get any information. I know I
searched myself and so did my husband; and try as we
might, we couldn't find out a thing.
Fortunately, two of her friends managed to get the
little information that they did and she forwarded it
in a few emails.
and nice to talk to you again!MrsLop (Myrna)
Post by: Bernie on August 08, 2003, 08:51:38 AM
Post by: MrsLop on August 08, 2003, 09:02:38 AM
Morning Gary,As I just explained to Harv, Robin is still very focused
and rightfully so, on her husband and her son.
She told me that she was overwhelmed by the
attention, news people pushing microphones in her face,
people asking for her autograph and the like.
I just reminded her that as long as she knew who she
was and what she was about, that she would be fine.
We are a people of great faith and we are not
embarrassed or ashamed to thank God for all that He
has given us.
Robin prays and has been very attentive since my bout
with Cancer began late last year.
She and her husband, Will, are going to do a race to
benefit Cancer Treatment, in my honor. My cup runneth
over.
Thank you for the support for Robin and I will be sure to
tell her what you said.
MrsLop (Myrna)
Post by: Bernie on August 08, 2003, 10:37:10 AM
Just finally got a chance before heading off to work to read Yesterday's NewpaperAnyway. Your daughter's Win at LAX was on the Front page . I cut it out and will send it to you via Snail mail.
http://www.dailybreeze.com/content/news/nmsong7.html
Post by: MrsLop on August 08, 2003, 11:20:37 AM
Hello Bernie,I appreciate it!
Hope you have a great day.
Myrna
Post by: Dreambird on August 08, 2003, 11:56:32 AM
Sounds to me like great talent, and wisdom runs in your family Myrna...
Post by: beacher on August 08, 2003, 12:21:53 PM
Post by: MrsLop on August 08, 2003, 12:30:53 PM
Well, well, well, Hello Dreambird,I asked kelly where you were just the other day in one of
my posts.
I just wanted you to know that you have been missed!
Dreambird, speaking just for myself, I think that wisdom
is living long enough to learn from your mistakes.
Heaven knows, I have made enough of them in my life.
I know that I am not perfect and that I will not stop
making mistakes, however unintentional they may be.
The good news is, that God willing, I will learn from them.
My joy is in my family. I try never to say anything to them
about making mistakes, after all, I have made mine.
My hope is, that when they make them, that they are
not fatal or do not hurt others deliberately when they
do make them.
Nice to have you back on the board again.
for the kind words about Robin. I have so muchto tell her about what TS members have said about her.
Myrna
Post by: dolphin on August 08, 2003, 12:57:30 PM
Congtulations to you and YOUR daughter. That is just awesome.
I just wish I could carry a tune...hehe!!!
Post by: MrsLop on August 08, 2003, 01:25:09 PM
and Hello Ed,Robin called me on her way back from all the hoopla
the afternoon of the event. I was so happy for her.
It was a funny conversation as she was on her cell
phone calling me and she was in a canyon, so her
connection kept getting cut off.
I am proud of her, but mostly for her. She is much
taller than I and prettier than the pictures I saw on the
website. I often wished that I had half her energy at
the same age. She has quite a few friends that would
do anything for her. She has worked hard all of her life
and she certainly deserves all the credit for her
accomplishments. When she was growing up, she was a
whirling dervish. She was always going, doing, and
experiencing and never have I seen such a zest for
living as she has.
She was honestly and truly amazed at the attention.
Fortunately, she does have a good head on her
shoulders. She has traveled a good deal and still does
some traveling within the US now.
One of the judges has invited her to visit her when she
gets to Nashville. She has a recording studio in her
home and wants to help Robin as much as she can.
A songwriter came up to her at the event and asked her
if she wanted to do demo tape singing. I don't know if it
is for a studio or just for his songs.
I told her to pray about all of this and sincerely seek
whatever God's will for her is.
She is an executive assistant for a vp of a company.
She learned how to do office work while working her way
through Hunter College in New York. The firm was an
agency that handled actors and she got to meet quite a
few well knowns. The skills she learned there and an
up close and personal look at famous people and how
they behaved will serve her well.
Anyway, how are you and what have you been doing?
Thanks for kind words and I will be sure to tell Robin.
Myrna
Post by: Dreambird on August 08, 2003, 03:29:48 PM
QUOTE
I just wanted you to know that you have been missed!
Well, thank-you! But I have been around, just a little less due to some wonderful weather... had to go out and enjoy it! But I don't see me disappearing completely soon...
QUOTE
Dreambird, speaking just for myself, I think that wisdom
is living long enough to learn from your mistakes.
is living long enough to learn from your mistakes.
Then there is still some hope left for me!
Post by: MrsLop on August 08, 2003, 03:56:13 PM
Dreambird,I am glad to hear that you have been out enjoying the
good weather. It has been a typical New England
type of weather here in Rhode Island: Clouds, rain, sun
humid - you name it we have it.
The standing joke in Rhode Island is: "If you don't like
the weather right now, wait a minute.."
How is Spenser?
Oh, about hope, yes, even for you, my dear. LOL
I'll be around, too.
Later,
Myrna
Post by: Dreambird on August 09, 2003, 12:09:34 AM
Been having some wild T-Storms the last few days... the kind that send poor Spencer up to the ceiling...
He hates the really loud claps that sound like trains colliding right over our roof, other than that he's been OK. I think the heat got to him a little, he was sick for a couple of days early in the week... he likes to lay stretched out on the couch right under the fan! At 12 1/2 he's slowing down a little and doesn't tolerate the extreme temps as well anymore.
That joke...
I think it's a universal one... here it goes "If you don't like the weather wait 5 minutes!" We don't have the humidity though... it's generally pretty dry around here... and "smokey" lately with all the fires to the west with the prevailing winds coming from there. Our sunsets have been gorgeous though... absolutely "red"...
Post by: MrsLop on August 09, 2003, 09:20:01 AM
Dreambird,I love beautiful sunsets.
Glad to hear that Spencer is alright. I used to watch
the storms from my window. The sky would light up
like the Aurora Borealis. Watching all the lightening
seemed more surreal, at least, at a safe distance.
In my new location, the rumble of thunder and its
attendant lightening are very close, indeed, and
no longer at a safe viewing distance.
Rhode Islanders, are always interested in the weather,
and all its natural phenomenon.
MyrnaPS: Rhode Island is having a Tropical humidity wave now.