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Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: kaysha on August 10, 2003, 12:42:02 am
Vanessa's birthday is over, moving this to a normal thread -katia

Hello,

NESSAholics.com is coordinating something for Vanessa's birthday and we need your help!  For all the hard work Vanessa does writing beautiful music, touring, recording and performing... we want to give back to her a day to relax!  We have decided to purchase a gift certificate for a Day Spa for Vanessa to spend an entire day getting pampered!  We need your help for a couple of things...

First!, Along with the gift certificate, we will be attaching a packet of several birthday wishes from her fans!  We need you to hurry and submit yours!  Go here (http://www.nessaholics.com/pages/nh-birthday.php) to read about the plans and process, and submit your Happy Birthday to Vanessa!
NOTE: Deadline for submitting messages has passed!

Second!, We are hoping you will find a way to contribute any finances you can spare to help us pay for the gift certificate.  We have setup a PayPal account and provided an address (mine! heh) to send cash/checks/money orders to contribute to this overall goal.  Remember, no amount is to small (or to large ;) ) and we appreciate anything and everything you can give.

Thanks everyone for your time and thoughts... since her Birthday is soon, please submit your birthday wishes ASAP!

-katia

p.s. our target is ~$300 so let's make it!  If 15 people give $20, we already make $300... easy, right?
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: tylor2000 on August 10, 2003, 02:35:29 am
My twenty bucks will be in the mail on monday.

tylor
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: DutchNessaHolic on August 10, 2003, 11:41:22 am
cool idea

did a birthday wish instead  8)
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: kaysha on August 10, 2003, 03:33:51 pm
I just received a response from Peter (Vanessa's Manager) confirming he will ensure it gets to her.  He also noted it's a very nice gesture =)

C'mon guys!  Submit your birthday wishes and donate if you can!

-katia
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: Gina on August 10, 2003, 03:58:06 pm
katia,

I will send money as soon as i can.  I don't exactly know when it'll be sent out but i will definately send it sometime, even if its after the date. So u can count on atleast like 10 or 20 dollars from me.
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: kaysha on August 10, 2003, 04:11:02 pm
oh wow!  that is so great... Thank you very much! =)
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: JazzyManda on August 10, 2003, 04:12:53 pm
oh cool. awesome idea. i'll try and get some money out of my dad. i spent my last dollars on a nessa poster on ebay. lmoa. oh well. haha

hey katia, when did you guys come up with this idea?


Amanda
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: kaysha on August 10, 2003, 04:17:23 pm
We've been tossing it around for a few days i think... then i got back from NY and was like "OMG, The deadline is so soon!  we have to get something going!" so i put everything up last night.

Anything you can do is greatly appreciated and will help to our end goal!

-katia
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: JazzyManda on August 10, 2003, 04:28:21 pm
Quote from: "katia"
We've been tossing it around for a few days i think... then i got back from NY and was like "OMG, The deadline is so soon!  we have to get something going!" so i put everything up last night.

Anything you can do is greatly appreciated and will help to our end goal!

-katia


i'll try as hard as i can. my parents know how much i love nessa. they hear so much about her from me that they call me Vanessa, and tell me to learn some new songs (because i play hers like everyday hehe)
so, i think i'll get some money out of em.  hopefully....

great idea. very cool


Amanda
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: LimeTwister on August 10, 2003, 04:30:00 pm
*will try to send a dollar (well you said no amount is too small...and i can't ask for money from my parents for a spa trip for nessa...lol)*
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: Blake on August 11, 2003, 05:46:45 am
I guess I will try to send some money but it would probably be after the deadline....cause right now....$0 but as soon as I am able to get some, I will start sending.... :D
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: Steveau on August 11, 2003, 12:23:34 pm
I sent a contribution and message. We need more people. :)
Title: .......
Post by: 1vcfan on August 11, 2003, 06:25:55 pm
I'm gonna send something...maybe 10$ ....but as of know I have no money...I'll see what I can do though

And right now, I'm trying to think of something original to write to V. And nothings coming to my head lol
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: kaysha on August 11, 2003, 06:29:36 pm
LOL, i know the feeling... anything you can contribute helps tremendously!  we're about 1/3 of the way there already!

I hear ya on submitting something original, it's rough ;)

Also, i LOVE your avatar.

-katia
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: Jessica on August 11, 2003, 09:38:01 pm
i will try to help out, cos i wanted to last yaer but i had no job/funds
this year i do =) so lemme pay back my dues, and then i'll see what i can do, i think i do $10 at the least

<33 jess
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: TSE on August 12, 2003, 05:48:03 am
First Name and/or Board Username: (required)
 

Birthday Message for Vanessa:



The Birthday Message is NOT required?  hmmmmmm
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: Front Field to Remember on August 12, 2003, 07:42:49 am
Nice idea. ^_^

I really don't have any money to send, but I did contribute a birthday message.
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: kaysha on August 12, 2003, 12:38:04 pm
Quote from: "TSE"
First Name and/or Board Username: (required)
 
Birthday Message for Vanessa:

The Birthday Message is NOT required?  hmmmmmm
actually it is required, i just didn't put the words "required" there, i guess i could do that :)

try to submit something without it :-P
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: TSE on August 12, 2003, 12:39:46 pm
Quote from: "katia"
Quote from: "TSE"
First Name and/or Board Username: (required)
 
Birthday Message for Vanessa:

The Birthday Message is NOT required?  hmmmmmm
actually it is required, i just didn't put the words "required" there, i guess i could do that :)

try to submit something without it :-P


You know I will, just cause you said that!

hhehe
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: LimeTwister on August 12, 2003, 01:14:49 pm
Christine...i wonder about your mental stability sometimes...
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: TSE on August 12, 2003, 01:16:45 pm
Quote from: "LimeTwister"
Christine...i wonder about your mental stability sometimes...


That's not very nice!
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: LimeTwister on August 12, 2003, 01:20:34 pm
Quote from: "TSE"
Quote from: "LimeTwister"
Christine...i wonder about your mental stability sometimes...


That's not very nice!


i think kaita does too..

lol now i did it on purpose...
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: TSE on August 12, 2003, 01:22:02 pm
Quote from: "LimeTwister"
Quote from: "TSE"
Quote from: "LimeTwister"
Christine...i wonder about your mental stability sometimes...


That's not very nice!


i think kaita does too..

lol now i did it on purpose...


Sheesh...you ccouldn't reconize me kidding if "it" bit you
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: kaysha on August 12, 2003, 01:52:23 pm
*bites Jeoy*
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: TSE on August 12, 2003, 01:55:46 pm
Quote from: "katia"
*bites Jeoy*


LMAO
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: kaysha on August 12, 2003, 02:04:07 pm
:lol: I try :P

Ok, look what came in the mail today!!!!

(http://www.nessaholics.com/images/bday_envelope.jpg)

It's from heavenspa (Insparations) and i'm dying to know what is in it but the dang envelope is sealed.  I wonder if i could open it up... then print a new envelope and put it back in?

You know what they say... curiousity killed the kat =)

-katia
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: kaysha on August 12, 2003, 02:06:16 pm
Quote from: "TSE"
Quote from: "katia"
Quote from: "TSE"
First Name and/or Board Username: (required)
 
Birthday Message for Vanessa:

The Birthday Message is NOT required?  hmmmmmm
actually it is required, i just didn't put the words "required" there, i guess i could do that :)

try to submit something without it :-P


You know I will, just cause you said that!

hhehe
and just for you, Christine, i put "required" there :)
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: TSE on August 12, 2003, 02:06:23 pm
Quote from: "katia"
:lol: I try :P

Ok, look what came in the mail today!!!!


It's from heavenspa (Insparations) and i'm dying to know what is in it but the dang envelope is sealed.  I wonder if i could open it up... then print a new envelope and put it back in?

You know what they say... curiousity killed the kat =)

-katia


You soooooo could reprint it!  

OPEN OPEN OPEN!

And take pics!

heheh I NEED to see!
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: kaysha on August 12, 2003, 02:07:26 pm
i've been holding it in the light and everything... i think i'll go steam it off :D

EDIT: Actually, i don't even like the envelope, i'll combine it with all the birthday letters in some fashion in the booklet instead

here it is!!!!!!

(http://www.nessaholics.com/images/bday_gift_certificate.jpg)

I tried with flash too, doesn't turn out that well, i need natural sunlight perhaps... *might try taking pictures outside*

or i guess i could connect my scanner... i'll do that before shipping it to her for the best pictures EVAR

-kat
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: TSE on August 12, 2003, 02:18:07 pm
Quote from: "katia"
i've been holding it in the light and everything... i think i'll go steam it off :D

EDIT: Actually, i don't even like the envelope, i'll combine it with all the birthday letters in some fashion in the booklet instead

here it is!!!!!!


I tried with flash too, doesn't turn out that well, i need natural sunlight perhaps... *might try taking pictures outside*

or i guess i could connect my scanner... i'll do that before shipping it to her for the best pictures EVAR

-kat


Katia!  I LOVE it!  Get me one! :wink:

hehehe . . .

EDIT!  Ohh right the messages . .. I should probably get mine outta msword and into your hands . . hehe--deadline's tomorrow right?  eeeeee . .. okay
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: tylor2000 on August 12, 2003, 04:58:24 pm
sent.......from Virginia City because I was visiting/working there.  I sent it today and not yesterday like I promised but it is sent now.  The people who fonded Virginia City were from Virginia :)

tylor
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: nicole on August 12, 2003, 05:08:00 pm
hahah you finally opnned it! You crack me up!
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: kaysha on August 12, 2003, 06:06:13 pm
Okay!  I posted this on the oboard, but i'm posting it here, too!
I'm so thrilled that we're at 65 but wouldn't it be great to double that? There were over 100 last year :( So think about this, do you have friends that like Vanessa Carlton? Do you have old friends from the boards on AIM? Do you have other forums you visit with fans of Vanessa? Maybe they would be interested in submitting a birthday wish directly to Vanessa! Touch as many people as you can =)


sooo c'mon!  Let's make it happen =)

-katia
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: kaysha on August 13, 2003, 12:53:57 pm
C'mon everyone!  We're in the home stretch now!  We're at 90!  We want to at least get 103, and if possible go well over that so keep them coming!!!

=)

-katia
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: LimeTwister on August 13, 2003, 12:54:49 pm
Quote from: "katia"
C'mon everyone!  We're in the home stretch now!  We're at 90!  We want to at least get 103, and if possible go well over that so keep them coming!!!

=)

-katia

messages?

i could do another one and say i am olga  8O
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: TSE on August 13, 2003, 01:04:03 pm
Quote from: "LimeTwister"
Quote from: "katia"
C'mon everyone!  We're in the home stretch now!  We're at 90!  We want to at least get 103, and if possible go well over that so keep them coming!!!

=)

-katia

messages?

i could do another one and say i am olga  8O


you look like an olga!

heheheh

*runs away*
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: Jophess on August 13, 2003, 07:33:44 pm
Wait! I need to finish writing mine!
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: Vultch on August 14, 2003, 12:41:05 am
Deadline has passed. No more Messages will be accepted.

You can still make donations towards the SPA gift however!
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: kaysha on August 14, 2003, 02:36:31 am
Here is what the cover looks like!

(http://www.nessaholics.com/images/nh_birthday_cover2003.jpg)
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: eclv on August 14, 2003, 03:18:05 am
very cool Katia!!
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: divasteph on August 14, 2003, 06:51:57 am
saaaaaweeeeet!
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: TSE on August 14, 2003, 10:17:59 am
How subtle Katia . . . subtle . . .hehehe

Bee-you-tea-full!
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: LimeTwister on August 14, 2003, 11:18:34 am
i got* san fran, papa, c'est la vie, any more songs in there?

lol i love the humingbird...I think she should have made that her symbol instead of the unicorn because of her lovely necklace she wears (when i was younger i told my grandme in my next life i was gonna be a humming bird...she loves them)


*-edited
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: Vultch on August 14, 2003, 11:24:10 am
Quote from: "LimeTwister"
i go san fran, papa, c'est la vie, any more songs in there?

lol i love the humingbird...I think she should have made that her symbol instead of the unicorn because of her lovely necklace she wears (when i was younger i told my grandme in my next life i was gonna be a humming bird...she loves them)

humingbird = Birdie.
fog = Afterglow (hard one to make)
boat on water = She Floats
flag = Ameriteen
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: LimeTwister on August 14, 2003, 11:44:33 am
damn...i wonder if nessa will get all that...
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: TSE on August 14, 2003, 12:25:18 pm
Quote from: "blackvulture"
Quote from: "LimeTwister"
i go san fran, papa, c'est la vie, any more songs in there?

lol i love the humingbird...I think she should have made that her symbol instead of the unicorn because of her lovely necklace she wears (when i was younger i told my grandme in my next life i was gonna be a humming bird...she loves them)

humingbird = Birdie.
fog = Afterglow (hard one to make)
boat on water = She Floats
flag = Ameriteen


Damn!  I didn't get Afterglow!

So maybe my "subtle" shouldn't have been so sarcastic :wink:
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: PIBby on August 14, 2003, 12:38:34 pm
Quote from: "LimeTwister"
i go san fran, papa, c'est la vie, any more songs in there?

lol i love the humingbird...I think she should have made that her symbol instead of the unicorn because of her lovely necklace she wears (when i was younger i told my grandme in my next life i was gonna be a humming bird...she loves them)


She should have made her symbol a racoon penis. She woulda made Stephan happy. ;D
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: TSE on August 14, 2003, 12:45:53 pm
Quote from: "PIBby"


She should have made her symbol a racoon penis. She woulda made Stephan happy. ;D


LMAO!
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: Jophess on August 14, 2003, 12:47:38 pm
Quote from: "PIBby"
Quote from: "LimeTwister"
i go san fran, papa, c'est la vie, any more songs in there?

lol i love the humingbird...I think she should have made that her symbol instead of the unicorn because of her lovely necklace she wears (when i was younger i told my grandme in my next life i was gonna be a humming bird...she loves them)


She should have made her symbol a racoon penis. She woulda made Stephan happy. ;D


Cece!!!!!!!
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: PIBby on August 14, 2003, 12:47:54 pm
We love Stephan!
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: Vultch on August 14, 2003, 12:57:43 pm
Quote from: "PIBby"
We love Stephan!

speak for yourself
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: PIBby on August 14, 2003, 01:00:25 pm
I think I speak for everyone when I sayn "We love Stephan!"

 :twisted:
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: TSE on August 14, 2003, 01:01:09 pm
Quote from: "PIBby"
I think I speak for everyone when I sayn "We love Stephan!"

 :twisted:


Everyone?
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: kaysha on August 14, 2003, 01:01:33 pm
Glad you guys like it... and the fog wasn't only afterglow... the ripple in the water was afterglow behind the boat...

Did you get the sign for Papa as well?

-katia
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: Jophess on August 14, 2003, 01:05:26 pm
I got that!

And Cece, not exactly. I don't think - heh - everybody loves Stephan.
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: PIBby on August 14, 2003, 01:05:33 pm
Quote from: "TSE"
Quote from: "PIBby"
I think I speak for everyone when I sayn "We love Stephan!"

 :twisted:


Everyone?


EVERYONE
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: Jophess on August 14, 2003, 06:28:35 pm
So, in the end (it doesn't even matter.... ooops, sorry), how many letters did we get?
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: kaysha on August 14, 2003, 08:54:25 pm
scan of teh gift certificate:

(http://www.nessaholics.com/images/vc_certificate_web.jpg)

-kg
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: Jophess on August 15, 2003, 05:14:12 am
OoOoOoh! AaAaAahhh!

That looks nice!
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: Front Field to Remember on August 15, 2003, 10:02:43 am
Nice cover.  8)
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: Jessica on August 15, 2003, 06:08:21 pm
PIBY! you like dashboard?
 
!

 :D  :!:

-jessica
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: LimeTwister on August 15, 2003, 06:14:19 pm
jess, you need another b in poor cece's name...
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: zurielshimon on August 15, 2003, 11:38:07 pm
I got in on that message thing.  I don't come in as ofTen as I should, but I was glad I logged in when I did because the deadline was that night.  What was the final count on that?
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: kaysha on August 18, 2003, 04:32:59 am
I know some of you are curious about the final product and have an overall curiousity of what is going on.  Check here (http://www.nessaholics.com/pages/vc_birthday_final03.html) for various shots of the package (most pics were posted here as well).  The package was shipped Fri the 15th (delays due to the power outage, Fedex could not guarantee a delivery if shipping Thurs) and should get to NY today (mon) before noon.  It was shipped to Vanessa's Manager (Peter) who agreed to ensure she receives it.  I'm waiting for an update that it was received and will ask what the time frame is to get it to Vanessa

-katia
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: Blake on August 18, 2003, 11:26:01 am
Quote from: "katia"
I know some of you are curious about the final product and have an overall curiousity of what is going on.


Cool! It looks great!
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: PIBby on August 18, 2003, 01:54:23 pm
Quote from: "STARGiRL"
PIBY! you like dashboard?
 
!

 :D  :!:

-jessica


Of course. Who doesn't?
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: nicole on August 18, 2003, 02:29:12 pm
Quote from: "PIBby"
Quote from: "STARGiRL"
PIBY! you like dashboard?
 
!

 :D  :!:

-jessica


Of course. Who doesn't?


*raises hand*
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: LimeTwister on August 19, 2003, 11:45:51 am
i feel like i wrote a really crappy b-day message...lol....

and i still feel crappy i have been a nessaholics sense early 02 and never went to see her...although that really isn't my fault.
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: TSE on August 19, 2003, 12:17:54 pm
Quote from: "LimeTwister"
i feel like i wrote a really crappy b-day message...lol....

and i still feel crappy i have been a nessaholics sense early 02 and never went to see her...although that really isn't my fault.


*sigh*  me too . . .the messages on that page looked long
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: Jophess on August 19, 2003, 02:06:03 pm
Quote from: "TSE"
Quote from: "LimeTwister"
i feel like i wrote a really crappy b-day message...lol....

and i still feel crappy i have been a nessaholics sense early 02 and never went to see her...although that really isn't my fault.


*sigh*  me too . . .the messages on that page looked long


I wrote a long one (I think) and I feel the same way as you two about her shows.
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: JazzyManda on August 20, 2003, 08:50:22 am
mine was short and to the point kind of thing. i knew i wouldn't be able to write anything that she would remember, so i just wished her a happy b-day and how much her music means to me. that's about it

Amanda
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: Blake on August 20, 2003, 10:57:02 am
Quote from: "LimeTwister"
i feel like i wrote a really crappy b-day message...lol....

and i still feel crappy i have been a nessaholics sense early 02 and never went to see her...although that really isn't my fault.


it's not our falt we are young have restrictions...
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: PIBby on August 20, 2003, 12:27:31 pm
I didn't write a birthday message, I don't think. But it's all good.
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: kaysha on August 21, 2003, 03:51:48 pm
Just so you all know, it was signed for on Mon, I emailed her Management and they replied (within a few hours i might add!) saying they will ensure she gets it, they thought we were VERY sweet, and that it was a very nice gesture.

-katia
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: eclv on August 21, 2003, 04:27:42 pm
very cool!!
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: LimeTwister on August 21, 2003, 05:11:05 pm
Quote from: "katia"
Just so you all know, it was signed for on Mon, I emailed her Management and they replied (within a few hours i might add!) saying they will ensure she gets it, they thought we were VERY sweet, and that is was a very nice gesture.

-katia



ALSO did they ever tell us if she got it? or liked it...or what not?
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: zurielshimon on August 22, 2003, 09:23:52 pm
Absolutely! :D
Title: Official Vanessa Carlton Birthday Planning!
Post by: Jessica on September 03, 2003, 09:13:18 pm
yeah.. do we know if she recieve it yet or said anything about it?

 <33

jess