tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post7152507994277644121..comments2024-03-10T06:07:53.511-07:00Comments on Crazy in Suburbia: Walnut Creek arts leaders play host to Belgian students stranded in SF by the Iceland volcanoMartha Rosshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14092931417080881172noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-76001437758483038222010-04-30T06:57:28.077-07:002010-04-30T06:57:28.077-07:00Hi all! I was one of those students. I LOVED the m...Hi all! I was one of those students. I LOVED the musical, that was an amazing experience. The steak was really great too :-P<br />Thx to all the people of Walnut Creek for the support! We'll try to do the same of your kids ever get stranded in Antwerp :-)<br /><br />@7:28 I shouldn't worry too much about us invading you guys... There are cities in the US with more people than the entire Trial n Terrorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13263837104865744412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-86717867025316671452010-04-29T22:37:12.577-07:002010-04-29T22:37:12.577-07:00To 7:28,
We know you'll never come out of the...To 7:28,<br /><br />We know you'll never come out of the gutter into the real world by revealing your name.Bobnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-16993803751977790292010-04-29T22:26:02.287-07:002010-04-29T22:26:02.287-07:00And, they're back. Thank you, 7:28, for taking...And, they're back. Thank you, 7:28, for taking it all back into the gutter. I sure hope you don't aim your sights at Brendan. DaveUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16830017536390526637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-47300703169520862402010-04-29T21:40:57.099-07:002010-04-29T21:40:57.099-07:00Wow, 7:28... just wow. Really? I hope that you'...Wow, 7:28... just wow. Really? I hope that you're never stuck in a foreign country, although from your ignorant attitude it appears you've probably never been to one. People are people, it doesn't matter what country they are from or what kind of political system is in place in their home country.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-22998209615666162502010-04-29T19:28:19.339-07:002010-04-29T19:28:19.339-07:00That's what we really need --- feed foreigners...That's what we really need --- feed foreigners free steak dinners and entertain them. No wonder we are invaded by them. And if the arts folks have too much money why do we need to support the arts and that dam#$% library? We need these funds for our Police Department here in WC.<br /><br />And I note the folks came from Europe. Can't their socialist government provide for them? They get Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-45051997102167373492010-04-29T17:16:19.746-07:002010-04-29T17:16:19.746-07:00Dear Loona,
It's very nice to hear from you. T...Dear Loona,<br />It's very nice to hear from you. Thanks so much for adding your voice to this story. <br /><br />I'm sorry I missed Contra Costa Musical Theatre's Oklahoma! I'm glad you were able to see it, and hope your time studying in the US and coming to Walnut Creek was enlightening and fun. <br /><br />Good luck with your future studies and endeavors.Martha Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092931417080881172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-90658414385133078282010-04-29T17:12:20.280-07:002010-04-29T17:12:20.280-07:00I was one of the stranded students and very much a...I was one of the stranded students and very much appreciated the gesture! Had a nice evening and I'm glad I got to see Walnut Creek :) Thanks!Loonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17125285493151961222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-60714456073378953672010-04-28T14:10:44.562-07:002010-04-28T14:10:44.562-07:00NEWSFLASH:
The ash generated by the volcano and ...NEWSFLASH: <br /><br />The ash generated by the volcano and wreaking havoc all over Europe has been tentatively identified as the last vestiges of Iceland's economy.<br /><br />END.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-46370931354732032452010-04-28T14:04:49.506-07:002010-04-28T14:04:49.506-07:00Generosity and kindness is how you make friends - ...Generosity and kindness is how you make friends - and REAL friends expect nothing in return except friendship (use your own definition of what that means to you).<br /><br />... then of course there are the scumbagss who take advantage of people. Sorry.. gotta inject some reality.~YYZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-36494406321881651312010-04-28T10:01:08.875-07:002010-04-28T10:01:08.875-07:00David,
Thanks for speaking up. Anyone making pers...David,<br /><br />Thanks for speaking up. Anyone making personal attacks should identify themselves.<br /><br />The Belgian guests will take home fond memories of Walnut Creek and some will return the favor to others in the future.Huston Meadowsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-38999639442994101342010-04-28T08:26:09.820-07:002010-04-28T08:26:09.820-07:00Well said David Powell!
Nice job people of Walnut...Well said David Powell!<br /><br />Nice job people of Walnut Creek!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-86709468021815372752010-04-28T00:38:05.259-07:002010-04-28T00:38:05.259-07:00I am a bit tired of hearing the negativity of many...I am a bit tired of hearing the negativity of many people on this blog - not only with this story but with a few others. <br />First, many people went out of their way to do something nice for a group of stranded people - many of which were young adults. Kudos to you all. This is when a bright light shines on Walnut Creek.<br />Second, when you do not agree with something, that's fine. I can Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16830017536390526637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-24157727628889202632010-04-27T20:32:57.068-07:002010-04-27T20:32:57.068-07:00Wonderful!
Thank you for sharing this story.
D...Wonderful!<br /><br />Thank you for sharing this story. <br /><br />Dakota SoulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-31535928888144150592010-04-27T18:21:42.527-07:002010-04-27T18:21:42.527-07:00yeah show them the worst of wc culture - yuppie ov...yeah show them the worst of wc culture - yuppie overpriced steak and faux theatre.<br /><br />all at whose expense?? that's far from clear in the post?<br /><br />next we'll setup a sister city deal and fly the mayor first class.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-33269903488435659992010-04-27T16:41:52.203-07:002010-04-27T16:41:52.203-07:00Anon 1:41,
Why should the arts folks not be allowe...Anon 1:41,<br />Why should the arts folks not be allowed to do something thoughtful and good to help people? The WCPD holds a toy drive each year. Should they instead sell the donated toys to increase their pensions or pay themselves more? I don't think they would ever think of that.<br />Thanks to all in the story for the kind deed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-33792712536212282002010-04-27T13:45:45.006-07:002010-04-27T13:45:45.006-07:00Awesome story, kudos to all who were involved.Awesome story, kudos to all who were involved.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-54317011394272507832010-04-27T13:41:45.616-07:002010-04-27T13:41:45.616-07:00Dinner, coffee, transportation and a show for some...Dinner, coffee, transportation and a show for some foreigners? With all that money we could have hired a police officer for some overtime.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-239044155809741001.post-20292092059197613922010-04-27T13:18:50.084-07:002010-04-27T13:18:50.084-07:00Wow, what a great thing to do for stranded strange...Wow, what a great thing to do for stranded strangers! Kudos to the individuals, organizations and businesses for making it all happen!pablo2825noreply@blogger.com