Jeanne Robertson and her Ukulele

   One last, short story before Mr. Bruce, bestest friend Georgia and I leave for Louisville for the "Bestest Friend Event". Actually, just a couple of pictures and links.

   Jeanne had a question for all her Facebook fans today. Here is Jeanne's post:

In Tupelo, MS, birthplace of Elvis. Speaking lunch today. My question: In 1963 Miss NC Pageant, down to 3 of us, statewide TV, my "humorous" question was: "If u were seated on a plane & Elvis sat down next to you, what would you do?" O.K., NC people from my era, your question. "What was my answer?" :) 

    It was fun to read all of the comments and I was surprised how quickly someone had the correct answer. Have you seen this picture of a young Jeanne Robertson and her Ukulele? Or this one? These pictures were "borrowed" from a page on Jeanne's website about the Graham, NC Museum. 

Hopefully I will see some of you in Louisville.

I'll be back online next week.

Meet the Entertainers

   Click here to go directly to the entertainers page.

Finding the Humor in Pests

   Jeanne believes in finding the humor in every situation; this week the situation includes bugs. First it was ants, then some other "tiny creeetors" entered the picture. And of course, Jeanne being Jeanne, she wrote about this on Facebook. Please click here to read the Facebook posts and comments. The comments are hilarious. We all know another story is coming about this on the next video and/or show. Maybe she will tell it at the "Bestest Friend Event" in Louisville.
   I can't help but giggle over all this, besides it gave me material to write about. Some of my thoughts:

• At least it's not a marmot. (Marmot story on "Just For Fun")
• Glad Jeanne and Jerry didn't sleep in a tent in the backyard. A lizard might join them in the tent. (Rafting story on "Flat Out Funny")
• I hope Jerry doesn't rent a carpet cleaner to get rid of bugs. (Left Brain cleaning carpets on "Just For Fun")
• Are all the Oreos gone? (Don't send Left Brain to the store for more, story on "Southern Style")
• If the Robertsons go to a hotel, will they keep the room key? (again, "Just For Fun")
• I wonder how many different hotels Jeanne has stayed in the last 48 years. I know she goes to Vegas often. (Don't Go to Vegas Without a Baptist on the "Looking For Humor" DVD)

Not to worry, Jeanne will be on stage again next week. Hope she is alone and not with this guy.

Patrick Henry Keeps Them Laughing

    As Jeanne's said in her newsletter, "Calling all bestest friends", it's almost time for "Just For Women, Just For Fun". Click here for more information about this fun event. (Also, please browse Jeanne-Fun for stories about my bestest friend and me going to this exciting event.) There are three sessions of super entertainment planned featuring Jeanne and some of her friends. The entertainers list is here.
     I am looking forward to seeing and meeting Patrick Henry. I follow Patrick on Twitter and "like" him on Facebook. Patrick has followed his dad Robert into the wonderful world of professional speaking, using his humor and music to inspire and entertain. Patrick is the chairmen of the NSA Convention being held in Indianapolis, IN in July. Here is a short video about the event. 
   
  

  Patrick has a unique Jeanne connection; he is Toni Meredith's son-in-law. His father was part of the Platform Professionals group. I am reading their book called Keep 'Em Laughin' and can see where Patrick gets his talent and skills. This book seems to be out of print, too bad because it is full of helpful information for anyone who aspires to be a humorist. Here is the cover of this 1987 book. Isn't Jeanne the cutest young lady...and of course, she is still cute and classy.
 I just received some updated information about the event. I think you can still get tickets. The website mentions early bird special, however I believe that has ended and someone forgot to update the website. Please check to be sure.
  This is ticket information from the site:
     Tickets do not include lodging. All sales are final. 

For additional information, email sue@carlhurley.com or call 1-800-955-4746. MasterCard, Visa and Discover cards are accepted.

To order by mail, send a check payable to
“McKinney Associates, Inc.”
P. O. Box 5162. Louisville, KY 40255-0162

  I am getting excited, hope you are too. 

    

The Methodists Are Coming to Springfield

  "Don't go to Vegas without a Baptist"

   This video clip is from Jeanne's latest DVD called "Looking For Humor" that was released last fall. (Note, check it and the other titles in Jeanne Humor Store) It is hilarious! Click here to read a short review of it.

   CoxHealth Auxiliary has arranged for Jeanne to do a benefit in Springfield, MO; the proceeds will go to a special fund for cancer screenings. The date was set several months ago, June 9 which is a Saturday. Not much else will be going on in Springfield then, right?

   WRONG! It seems that during the same time period two very large groups are coming to Springfield, a youth soccer tournament and the Missouri Methodist Convention. So naturally my first thought was of the above video clip. How exciting would it be if some of the Methodists folks came to the show and heard this story. Mr. Bruce thinks the soccer people would like to hear about Left Brain's badminton.

  I do want to invite anyone in these groups to attend the show. If anyone knows someone connected with either group, please tell them about the funny lady who will be in Springfield June 9th. Please and thank-you!