Wakey wakey, mates!
 
I've received an update on "What I'm Doing During My Summer What's A Vacation"
from Greg.
 
Currently,he's at the St Lawrence Shakespeare Festival in Canada (of
course) which finishes up soon. Then he's directing 'Inherit the Wind' at the
Segal Theatre, Montreal.
 
My apologies for not providing links but I'm running a tad late and need to get
to work. Maybe someone can do a bit of googlin' today.
 
--Libs

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It is Vachon ;-)
 
As for Greg, he recently directed a production of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" in the
Montreal area. I probably should've posted a link to some of the reviews and
notices but it slipped my mind. I don't know if it has closed yet.
 
--Libby
 
 
--- On Sun, 11/16/08, Michele Patterson <michele32363@...> wrote:

From: Michele Patterson <michele32363@...>
Subject: Re: [gregkramerfanklub] sighting
To: gregkramerfanklub@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, November 16, 2008, 12:51 AM






Ok, I know this is really late and I should have done it sooner....BUT. ...I was
watching Monk one night and kept thinking one of the actors looked really
familiar.... it was VASCHON!  Geez, can't even remember how to spell his name
any more.....
 
Michele

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Ok, I know this is really late and I should have done it sooner....BUT....I was
watching Monk one night and kept thinking one of the actors looked really
familiar....it was VASCHON!  Geez, can't even remember how to spell his name any
more.....
 
Michele




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If you would like to send a birthday e-mail to Greg "Screed/Mr. Murphy" Kramer,
I will be happy to forward them.

Send to me at:

   Libratsie@...

   --Libs


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Hisselfishness' birthday is coming up in a few days and I'm more than   willing
to forward birthday greetings and salutations to him.         Remember his
newest movie "300" opens this weekend as well!         Along with your birthday
greetings, if you have a favorite "wacky and   crazy" website, why not offer the
link up as a birthday gift? Maybe a   favorite stupid (or gross) game, some sort
of crazy information, that   sort of thing. Not required, I just thought he
might get a kick out of   some offerings.         Send to:        
Libratsie@...         *CLEARLY* mark the subject along the lines of
"happy birthday, Greg"   so I know it isn't spam.         I'll forward them
sometime this weekend.         --Libs    gReG kRaMeR fan klub directorate


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Mark your calendars for October 3!!! That's when Forever Knight Season 3,
featuring Screed/gReG kRaMeR in some of the episodes is out on DVD.

All the lil' ratsies go "YEE HAW!" (and promptly hide from Screed)

   --Libs


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Some o' you droogs asked me for an update on what Himelfishness Hisself is
doing right now. Busy as usual. So in his own words -- Libs:


O Thank You to all the brave souls who put their lives on the line for my
birthday peek into the inner workings of Ratpackers' brainboxes. I was quite
taken with how many of you lot travel original (!) paths through life.


Busy, yes.
Directing: Have a Heart at the Centaur Theatre, opens in 2 weeks.
Directing: The Gut Girls at Concordia University, in preproduction.


I have at least three writing projects on the go...

And oh, yes, the Canadian Who's Who 2005 edition now includes
Himselfishness.  Where did I go wrong?


pip-pip!
k



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This is it. The last call. I still don't have as many greetings as I'd like
(there can never be TOO many <g>). I'll probably send them to him tomorrow
night, so I need to receive the ASAP.

It's that time of the year. Bonnie and I have both been  busy so haven't had
time to do a proper birthday package for our  favorite droog. He'd probably
say
he has enough stuff anyway...

So,  instead, we'd like to gather e-mails for him! E-mail me OFF-LIST at
_Libratsie@..._ (mailto:Libratsie@...)  telling Greg a  little  about
yourself (the crazier, the better although mundane is  fine, too). Write  him
a
little poem. Just wish him a happy birthday!  Tell him how much you love  his
books
if you've read them. Anything.  I'll forward all the message to him at  once
on
his birthday (I think  March 11, Bonnie will correct me if I'm  wrong<g>)

He really  does enjoy learning about his fans! Years ago, I did a printed
"book"  of the Ratpack for him and he asked lots of questions about folksies

after reading through it.

I also issued a "Screed's Birthday Suit"  challenge on fkfic-l a few weeks
ago. I'll be contacting the authors  to get permission to post those to
Greg's/Screed's/The Ratpack's  webpage where he can put his peepers on them
at  his
convenience.

We hear about Ger and Nigel a lot, let's show one of the  other FK actors
who
made the show so special that we STILL think of  him fondly ;-D

--Libs



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I've gotten a FEW responders, but would like a lot more ;-) These messages
will be directly sent to the droog. Let's show Greg we do wish him a happy
birthday!

Here's my original post. (If Fenix happens to read this, could she re-send
me the story for him along with permission to archive it to the
GKFK/Screed/Ratpack website?)


It's that time of the year. Bonnie and I have both been busy so haven't had
time to do a proper birthday package for our favorite droog. He'd probably say
  he has enough stuff anyway...

So, instead, we'd like to gather e-mails for him! E-mail me OFF-LIST at
_Libratsie@..._ (mailto:Libratsie@...)  telling Greg a little  about
yourself (the crazier, the better although mundane is fine, too). Write  him a
little poem. Just wish him a happy birthday! Tell him how much you love  his
books
if you've read them. Anything. I'll forward all the message to him at  once on
his birthday (I think March 11, Bonnie will correct me if I'm  wrong<g>)

He really does enjoy learning about his fans! Years ago, I did a printed
"book" of the Ratpack for him and he asked lots of questions about folksies
after reading through it.

I also issued a "Screed's Birthday Suit" challenge on fkfic-l a few weeks
ago. I'll be contacting the authors to get permission to post those to
Greg's/Screed's/The Ratpack's webpage where he can put his peepers on them at 
his
convenience.

There's still time to send a card, but you'll have to hurry. Those need to
be send to Bonnie, so e-mail her for the specifics at _callalily@..._
(mailto:callalily@...)

We hear about Ger and Nigel a lot, let's show one of the other FK actors  who
made the show so special that we STILL think of him fondly ;-D

--Libs



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It's that time of the year. Bonnie and I have both been busy so haven't had
time to do a proper birthday package for our favorite droog. He'd probably say
  he has enough stuff anyway...

So, instead, we'd like to gather e-mails for him! E-mail me OFF-LIST at
_Libratsie@..._ (mailto:Libratsie@...)  telling Greg a little  about
yourself (the crazier, the better although mundane is fine, too). Write  him a
little poem. Just wish him a happy birthday! Tell him how much you love  his
books
if you've read them. Anything. I'll forward all the message to him at  once on
his birthday (I think March 11, Bonnie will correct me if I'm  wrong<g>)

He really does enjoy learning about his fans! Years ago, I did a printed
"book" of the Ratpack for him and he asked lots of questions about folksies
after reading through it.

I also issued a "Screed's Birthday Suit" challenge on fkfic-l a few weeks
ago. I'll be contacting the authors to get permission to post those to
Greg's/Screed's/The Ratpack's webpage where he can put his peepers on them at 
his
convenience.

There's still time to send a card, but you'll have to hurry. Those need to
be send to Bonnie, so e-mail her for the specifics at _callalily@..._
(mailto:callalily@...)

We hear about Ger and Nigel a lot, let's show one of the other FK actors  who
made the show so special that we STILL think of him fondly ;-D

--Libs


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CHALLENGE: LACROIX'S SHINY PRETTY GARBAGE
by Libby Smith Singleton

DISCLAIMER: These are not my characters. Permission to archive at
fkfanfic.com as well as the corresponding 'fkfanfic' sites and Screed's/Greg 
Kramer's
semiofficial websites. All others please ask first. No, this was not  beta
read. Yes, you can send comments directly to me at _Libratsie@..._
(mailto:Libratsie@...)

CHALLENGE: In celebration of Greg Kramer's March birthday. The challenge is
to write a story, song/filk or poem about Screed and his birthday suit. Any
definition of birthday suit is allowed as long as it follows FKFIC-L's list
rules.

****

     "I do not want this carouche rummaging through my  garbage," LaCroix said
through clinched teeth.

     "It's just garbage, LaCroix," Nick said.

     Urs stepped slightly forward, shifting slightly  from foot to foot
nervously.  "If... if it's the mess, I'll clean it  up."

     "That is not the point although I do not appreciate  empty cans and
bottles littering my alley.  It attracts vermin."

     Screed stuck his head out from beneath a  table.  "And fattens the
squealers up right nicely, too. Gives them a taste  h'as sweet h'as wine from
the
vino.  Ya kin't blame a droog fer..."

     "Shut up, Screed!"  Nick, Urs, and Vachon said  simultaneously.  LaCroix
was much too old and powerful to say "shut up," so  he demanded, "Silence!"

     Vachon scratched his head.  His head as in  Vachon's head, not LaCroix's.
Vachon was a slacker, not stupid.  "What if I  have a talk with Screed?" he
asked.  "Screed's stubborn, but maybe if you  let him live this time..."

     "And let ol' Screed keep 'iz prezzie," Screed  interrupted.

     Vachon shrugged, "And let him keep it this once.  I'll convince him to
keep his dumpster diving away from The Raven."

     "Besides, LaCroix, you threw it out because it was  worn out," Nick said.
  "One man's trash is another man's treasure."

     "That," LaCroix pointed at Screed's hiding place,  "is not a man.  It is
not even a proper  vampire. It is a  carouche!  It drinks animal blood,
Nicholas, much like you."

     Urs and Vachon looked everywhere except at Nick.  Screed, however, looked
directly at him, grinning.  "'Ey, defect-a-tive  Knight-night, makes us
practically brudders, eh?"

     What resembled a growl escaped from LaCroix's  mouth. "No, it does NOT!"
A threatening glare in Screed's direction  caused the carouche to retreat as
far back under the table as he could  manage.

     Urs moved silkily to LaCroix's side, running a hand  up his chest while
gazing up into his eyes.  "Please?"

     LaCroix sighed.  "Okay, he can keep it if you  insist. This one time."
He took Urs' arm and led her towards his living  quarters.  Right before
reaching the door, he looked over his  shoulder.  "That... thing is not to wear
the
suit here.  In fact, he  is not to wear it within two kilometers of The Raven.
  Is that  understood?"

     "We'll make sure he does," Nick agreed.   "Thank you."

     Without acknowledgment, LaCroix opened the door for  Urs, then slammed it
behind them.

     Screed scurried out from beneath the table, nearly  crawling out of his
pants in the process.  He stood, grinning and holding  up the suit trousers
with one hand while brushing the stained jacket's lapel  with the other.  The
Armani suit was very baggy.  "A bit o' wear an'  tear an wine ta be sure,"
Screed
admitted.  "But never did a droog 'ave a  better birfday suit, eh?!"

     "Happy birthday, Screed," Nick said.

     "Tha' ol' Screed will do, you kin put a fiver h'on  it ta win, place an'
show."  The carouche left the Raven, holding up the  pants with both hands in
order to walk.

     "Thanks, Nick," Vachon said.  "You've made his  day."

     "Not a problem," Nick assured him.

     "Anything to get under LaCroix's skin, huh?"

     Nick smiled slightly.  "No comment."

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Halloween is Greg Kramer's favorite holiday. Let's remind the droog that his
fans are wishing him a good one...

http://screed.blackraptor.net/gkgb/

-Libs
gReG kRaMEr fan klub direcktor


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Greg's birthday is March 11, be sure to leave your best wishes to the droog
at:

  http://screed.blackraptor.net/gkgb/form.html

Thankee kindly!

--Libs


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Yo, droogs!

Bonnie is about to mail Greg a SMALL package, probably on Saturday. If you'd
like to include a birthday card (his birthday is in March), note, or VERY
small gift, e-mail her for her address:

callalily@...

--Libs


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At 02:31 PM 10/11/04 -0400, Libby wrote:
>You can also leave messages and greetings on the message board at:
>www.screedwashere.com

Um, minor correction!!

http://screed.blackraptor.net/

Sorry for the inconvenience this may cause anyone.

Um, and I think the message board is working, but if it isn't I promise to
fix it asap!!

Bonnie

Hisselfishness himself asked that we thank everyone for all the support and
goodies given him as he continues to recover from his surgery. He says he's
doing quite well.

Here's his exact thank-ye-kindlies:

"Thank everyone.

Teddybear!  Puzzlebooks!  Comix!  Blackmail videos!  Edible insect!  Squeaky
rat!  Flashy Raver-kid Thingy!  Goober Eyeballs!  Sheesh, it's like Xmas
here."

Hmmm... I'm really surprised the toffee with the edible insects in it made it
through customs <g>

And I'm sure I speak for Bonnie too when I thank everyone, too. Halloween is
coming up, Greg's fav holiday, and we are always happy to forward on small gifts
and cards and the like. You can also leave messages and greetings on the message
board at:

www.screedwashere.com

You just never know who will be lurking there.

--Libs

I finally received my copy of "Wally" yesterday and have (finally) started
reading it.

I'm only a few chapters in and can truthfully say this is a brilliant, engaging
novel. The descriptions alone are very true and will lure you into the
characters and story.

(Those of you who are fans of Greg's other books will appreciate the zany
circumstances surrounding my beginning to read this book. Sunday afternoon I
took off my glasses, grabbed a bottle of shampoo, and when I opened the bottle,
a glob of pure shampoo gushed out directly into my right eye. I've been in
severe pain before, and have chronic pain, and let me tell ya, this just about
topped everything else. My eye nearly swelled shut and half the right side of my
face was puffy most of the day yesterday. And here I am, Wally finally in my
hands and I'm in too much pain to read comfortably. OW OW OW!)

--Libs

Amazon, Barnesandnobel.com, and other sites often allow readers to leave reviews
of books whether you purchased it from their sites or not. Be sure to do so for
his books<g>

--Libs

Unfortunately, I don't have a good independent bookstore to plug, but I have
ordered "Pursemonger" from the local Barnes & Nobel several times. I don't know
if they can get it any longer. There are several locally owned bookstores in my
area, but all majorly out of the way for me.

For those in the Toronto area, may I suggest "This Ain't The Rosedale Library."
I'm not sure they are on-line or not, but are a book store geared towards Gays &
Lesbians, and should have all of Greg's books.

Alas, I have an Amazon credit card so that's how I must order this time.

For those (like me) who frequent local libraries, many let patrons recommend
books. That's how my small town local library ended up with a copy of
"Pursemonger." ;-D Some may allow patrons to donate books in honor of people.
Wouldn't it be cool to purchase a book for a library?

--Libby

In the US I would like to put in a plug for Powell's books in
Portland Oregon.  I found Couchwarmer and Hogtown there.  They also
have a very reliable and extensive mail order service.
http://www.powells.com/
LeFey

At 06:35 PM 5/31/04 -0000, you "Shorty" <shorty@...> wrote:
>Hogtown Bonbons For Sale...

For those of you interested in obtaining Greg's books, they can still be
mail ordered (easily) from Canada.

More information:
http://www.screedwashere.com/books/

And, btw, Greg says that it benefits a *lot* of people when you can order
through a neighborhood bookshop rather than from a big chain like Amazon
(not to disparage Amazon or anything).  I've personally mailed ordered from
Rosedale's and got wonderful service!  Just takes a phone call and a credit
card.

But, I believe ALL of Greg's books are still available in Canada.  The
newest may be a little harder to get, since I think the official launch may
have been delayed due to his recent surgery.

Bonnie
callalily@...

In a message dated 5/31/04 12:28:03 AM Central Daylight Time,
shorty@... writes:


> Reasonably cheap, too.  And for those of us in the US, this is not
> necessarily the easiest book in the world to find.

I can say this is a FUN book. It is a collection of connected/related stories
which were originally published in Toronto's Xtra!

--Libs


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Reasonably cheap, too.  And for those of us in the US, this is not
necessarily the easiest book in the world to find.  On eBay, of all places:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=378&item=6901780403
Dutch auction, 3 copies available, running until June 27th or until all
copies are sold.
Checking out the other items available from this seller makes me hesitate
between using the word "random" or "eclectic."

Up way, way past her bedtime,
Catherine

-------------------------------------------
Director of Development
Henchperson.Org
Henching for All Events and Occasions
shorty@...

Hi.  Can the person who sent Greg Kramer the Vermont Teddy Bear please
contact me off list?  I need some information for the customs form.  Thanks.

Oh, and btw:  AWWWW!!

Bonnie
callalily@...

Run for your lives!

Run for your lives!

Greg Kramer's loose...

Oh, well, he probably couldn't move very fast so maybe we don't have to exactly
RUN...<g> Perhaps just join all the lil' ratsies in doin' the lil' ratsie 'appy
dance?

Yes, he's out of the hospital! Doing well.

However, there's still that nasty "recovery period" so cards and small gifts are
still in order. For info on mailing, contact Bonnie at Callalily@...

Both Bonnie and I can forward e-mail well wishes to him. My e-mail addy is
Libratsie@...

Thanks to all who are offering prayers, good thoughts, good vibes, mental images
of ratsies in hospital gowns with their lil' ratsie tails sticking out the
back...

Libs

In a message dated 5/26/2004 3:22:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
oatuniverse@... writes:

> Is that a picture of a young GK on the cover?

I was wondering that myself. However, with Hisselfishness currently indisposed,
I can't e-mail him to ask. I will when I know he's back on-line and up to
answering questions. It very well may say somewhere in the book (his books
usually carry art credits, I think).

After the first "Gregering" where the fans met up with the droog, Greg was
surprised how "literary" we were. Everyone in attendence had practically
memorized "Pursemonger" if I remember right<g>

--Libs

Great.  I'll start reading tonight.
I have Wally on order as well.  Have you seen a picture of the
cover?  Is that a picture of a young GK on the cover?
LeFey

> I'm still waiting for Amazon to ship me his new book "Wally." Greg
wouldn't tell me anything about it other than it is different than
any of his other works.
>
> --Libs

In a message dated 5/26/2004 11:12:26 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
oatuniverse@... writes:

> I'm thinking about rereading Couchwarmer: A Laundromat
> Adventure.  Is
> anyone interested in having a discussion about the book?

Sure! I don't know if I'd have time to re-read it any time soon, but I think it
is vivid enough in my mind I could certainly discuss it. We haven't done
anything like that here yet.

I'm still waiting for Amazon to ship me his new book "Wally." Greg wouldn't tell
me anything about it other than it is different than any of his other works.

--Libs

I'm thinking about rereading Couchwarmer: A Laundromat Adventure.  Is
anyone interested in having a discussion about the book?
LeFey

A fun flower arrangement has been sent to Greg Kramer in the name of his fans to
cheer him up as he recovers from Friday's surgery.

To see what was sent go to:

http://www.flora2000.com/BigImages/4628.jpg

;-D

--Libs
gkfk direcktorate