• Update on the potluck in the park with Gail Vaz-Oxlade

    Posted on July 15th, 2009 Saver Queen 15 comments

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    Just a quick update - I know that everyone has been interested to hear about how the pot-luck in the park was with Gail Vaz-Oxlade.  I was concerned about the weather, because it was calling for day-long thunderstorms, however shortly before Gail arrived, the weather cleared up and became an absolutely beautiful day!  ”We brought the sun with us,” Gail announced as she arrived with her kids. It was sunny, warm, and just lovely.  I was also concerned about the strike, but it turned out to be a non-issue as well.  We did have to occupy a new space, since the location I had chosen was inhabited by several homeless people, and my permit had been rendered null, but that issue was easily resolved as there was a nearby covered area that was just as suitable.  Furthermore, I had initially been concerned that there would be a huge mass of people, but as it turned out, we had a perfectly sized group - I would estimate we had about 40-50 in total.

    Gail was the gregarious, funny, warm, and kind-hearted person that you know and love from the show. She was exceptionally gracious and a whole lot of fun.  It was wonderful to meet her and many of the other people I regularly hear from on Gail’s blog, such as psychsarah and h-u-g. Several of the Gail club members were there, including one who came dressed in her work apparel - as a clown!

    Gail shared some interesting tidbits from the show, reminding us that we only see “snippets” but the conversations take hours to complete and often involve long arguments.  Gail says, though, that she’s never lost her temper on a couple. She also told me that she keeps the couple in her heart the entire month, so that it’s a very exhausting process.  She also said that meeting her fans and followers is the best part of the job.  One gentleman at the pot-luck said that if it wasn’t for Gail, he wouldn’t be married, and he wouldn’t have his beautiful baby boy.  It just goes to show the kind of impact that Gail has on others’ lives!

    It was a lovely group of people and everyone brought delicious and nutritious food.  Thank you everyone for your contribution, and for coming to participate in the day’s events! I hadn’t planned anything exactly like this before, so I was very pleased to see it come together so nicely, and bring forth such a wonderful group.  I hope to make in an annual event!

    The Saver Queen

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  • A message from Gail Vaz-Oxlade!

    Posted on December 3rd, 2008 Saver Queen 2 comments

    Many of my readers are fans of the popular show, Till Debt Do Us Part, hosted by Gail Vaz-Oxlade.  Counting myself among her biggest fans, I was amazed when Gail responded to a recent comment I made on her blog.  (You can read the background to this story here). In response to my disappointment yet optimism over my recent mini-financial crisis, Gail wrote the following:

    SQ: I am so sorry to hear about what has happened to you and your honey. Whenever the caca hits the fan like that it takes a person’s breath away. I doesn’t matter how well prepared you are, it feels like the rug has been pulled out and you’re at a loss as to what to do next. Good for you for having prepared for the worst. Just remember to breathe, to smile at each other a lot, to hug and kiss and tickle and hug some more. You have a wonderful life in front of you, and this setback will teach you what stern stuff you’re made of. Kisses, g

    I was most impressed by Gail’s thoughtfulness to write me this kind note.  It certainly cheered me up to get such a personal and kind-hearted from a sought-after woman like Gail.

    I also am so moved by the kindness shown by my readers.  Thank you with a full heart for all your warm thoughts.  They mean the world to me!

    Till Debt Do Us Part

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