When my daughter Courtney won a trip to New York City to see The Saturdays, I said, “Who?” She informed me that they are an all-girl pop band similar to The Spice Girls.
My second question was, “Can I go?” I frantically tried to fold myself into her carry-on bag to no avail, so I got another idea. I could be a fly on the wall!
With my new transformation, I easily crept into Courtney’s bag. She never noticed I was there! Can you find me in each of these photos?
Courtney and her friend Allie (who entered her email in the contest) were flown out as guests of the band and E! Entertainment. They stayed at the very fabulous Marriott Marquis in Times Square.
The Mercer Kitchen in SoHo was So Delish!
The girls explored Times Square after scoring tickets for a show.
Waiting in line for the Broadway musical Newsies and taking in the atmosphere.
Another exquisite meal, this time at Becco while Allie and Courtney express their winning attitude!
After party-busing to the concert, the girls enjoyed VIP treatment. They met the eight other lucky winners.
All close up and personal with The Saturdays! It was no surprise how many guys were in the twenty-something audience.
Courtney and Allie’s favorites – Mollie and Frankie.
Vanessa, Allie, Courtney, Rochelle, Mollie, Frankie, and Una
Courtney and Allie are surrounded by The Saturdays.
The British/Irish pop band has been together since 2007. They have 11 Top 10 Singles and 3 Top 10 albums in the UK. They hope to achieve the same success in the United States. The New York performance coincided with a media blitz including an appearance on Chelsea Lately, (love her!) Jay Leno, and The Today Show. They have their own reality TV show, Chasing the Saturdays which premiered on the E! Entertainment Channel, Sunday night. The series chronicles the girls while shooting a new dance video, recording their first internationally released album and of course all the drama that unfolds while residing in California. Five hot UK girls living in Hollywood. What could possibly be interesting about that? *wink to all the guys out there*
After arriving home in Boulder, I slipped out of Courtney’s bag and transformed into my old familiar two-legged self. I’m glad to be back, but my arms are sooooo sore…
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Now that’s funny!
Thanks!
I am making another silly one for a “head’s up” post later today for my next Use Me and Abuse Me day on Thursday. I am a frustrated illustrator what can I say…
Humorous imagination…I love it.
Thanks! All kinds of crazy stuff floats around my brain…
I’m glad they had fun, Susie. New York is a great city, and this post was an excellent way to share the experience with everyone. Good thing for you they didn’t score tickets to Spider-Man.
Thanks!
Hahaha! Yes! I would have hid in fear…..
ROFL! I love the way your mind works! You could do a regular “Where’s Susiefly?” post!
Hahaha! Have fly will travel! Just think of how much I could save in air fare…
Thanks Patricia!
OMG hilarious. And I need to check out this band – I love me some pop music!
What a great prize to win!
And as for that fly….
Hahaha! Thanks Ellie!
The girls have a story they can tell forever! They really had a wonderful time.
Haha! You are too funny, girlfriend! You make the cutest bug ever. That is one amazing trip your daughter and her friends are sure to remember for a long time to come. Thanks to CC for that HOT board link. *fans self*
Courtney had a blast. It was a huge confidence builder for her. They navigated NYC like it was a second home!
CC cracks me up. I think I had a dream about that guy last night. Hahaha! Yeehah!
you are so clever, I would never have thought of that! Sounds like they had a good time and a memory that will last forever…. I bet your arms wer tired!
The girls had a great time!
My arms are still pretty worn out and I have a nervous twitch between my shoulder blades…
Thanks so much Clay!
Hey there,
You are my favorite funny lady. I love your spunk.
Hahaha! Hey thanks! You made my day.
**buzzes**
What a concept Susie! Glad you could experience all the fun with her…But, be careful, what you turn into should she perchance win a trip to Africa!!!
I might get swallowed up by some flying creature Charles! Thanks for the advice! *giggle*
LOL! This gave me a good laugh. You are one crazy lady Susie!
You are too fly!
Phil
http://www.blog.theregularguynyc.com
Hahaha! I am glad you got a giggle out of it!
Thanks Phil!
You are, without a doubt, the cutest fly I’ve ever seen! I’m so glad your daughter got to go and so much fun. The pictures are great. It was sweet of her to take your flyness along with her (even though she didn’t know she was taking you).
Hahaha! I love “Her Flyness!” She really had a wonderful time and I think being in NYC on their own was a huge confidence builder.
Thanks Tameri!
That’s great! I hope they remember this forever!
Scott
I think they will! I was amazed at how much they packed into two nights and one full day!
I bet!
You’re beyond silly Susie
You made an excellent spy!
Hahaha! I went super stealth, but she’ll find out now…
Thanks for coming by for a giggle!
Cool spying session, Susie!
Thanks Hook! It was the only way to find out what all the “buzz” was about!
Is this what cops do when they bug a place?
Seriously creative and funny ( hmmm, will The Fly return?)
I love the puns! Hahaha! Thank you…
Maybe it will return. You never know!
Bet Courtney had a great time (and her friend) while you were just “hangin’ out” here and there. By the way Susie, No more snow dancing unless you can contain it locally. We got another 6″ last nite – and 6deg this morning.
Stretch those arms out now and relax.
Paul
Courtney did have a blast in NYC.
Dang! The mountains really need the snow. It was like an ice skating rink yesterday and only a few of the steep runs are open. All I see are sunny skies in the forecast 60 degrees tomorrow. What????
What !!!!!!! 60 !!! Where are you, girl ? We had a high of 9 today and 6″ of fresh snow, with more coming tomorrow and Friday. I’ll trade places with you.
Paul
In Boulder! The front range (at the bottom of the foothills where the plains begin) is always mild compared to the mountains. We need some major dumpage in our Northern mountains too. Wave your arms around and send it our way!
I’m waving…, I’m waving, but the darn’d stuff won’t turn around and go west.!!!
Hahaha! Keep on waving!!!!!!!!!!!
Loved the fly photos. It looks like everyone had some fun and enjoyed it. Hope you enjoyed being a fly! LOL!
I did enjoy going stealth. I still am attracted to bright lights…
Courtney and her friend had a great time!
Thanks M for coming by for a giggle!
Ha! – you are such a hoot:) Glad the girls had fun in the big city! Have a Great One:)
Thanks Renee! It was a fun project!
They did have a great time and for being on their own, they rocked The City!
This is the first post of I have seen of you and I LOVE it. You have a great sense of humor! New follower☺
Welcome to my Wild Ride!
Thanks so much and for the follow! I will check out your blog too.
Glad your daughter and her friend has such a great time in my city!
(Please tell me you immersed her in classic rock as soon s she got home.)
Hahaha! She has eclectic taste which includes alternative. Does that count?
She loved the city! I am proud that they handled the whole trip on their own! Next time, I want to go too!
Thanks Guapo!
Saw The Saturdays on Chelsea. They’re cute, but I’m beyond girl groups. I’ll check the show on E! but I’m not hopeful. Hot young girls in Hollywood are beyond my reach and watching might turn out to be frustrating. I’m past being a twenty-something male and might come accross as a Dirty Old Man.
Hahaha! You are funny Tom!
It will be a secret…
I think they would welcome fans and I won’t tell anyone if you watch them on E!…
You are such a witty writer!
I am sure your daughter had a great time… they are so lucky!
Haha! Thank so much Rohini!
She really did have fun and they won spending money too! How great is that??? Thanks for stopping by!
I should have never opened this at the office! The site of you on that window caused an out loud laugh…it’s hysterical! I Coolest trip EVAH for your daughter…just amazing and it looks like they had a wonderful time. You out did yourself with this on the creativity meter. I’m scrolling back up to laugh again….hahaha
Oh thanks Lisa! I was hoping I could get a few smiles out of my silly endeavor and do a shout out for Courtney and Allie. They did have a great time. They loved being in The City on their own!
I shared it with my co-worker. Her son is a freshman in college, so she really appreciated the whole “being a fly on the wall” piece. We were laughing up the afternoon….oops.
I LOVE it! I am glad that I lightened up your Tuesday afternoon!
As someone who writes memoir, I’m always looking for inventive ways to tell stories where I wasn’t present. Awesome job, S!
Well there you go! Being a fly is the only way to travel and the food isn’t bad either…
Thanks so much Leanne! It was fun to create…
I knew you wouldn’t be able to resist hogging your way into your daughter’s trip, just to squeeze out a post! That’s a memory of a lifetime for Courtney. What’s the channel for that show again?
You can watch The Saturdays on E!
Thanks Ted. She really enjoyed herself!
The Saturdays are FABULOUS and Molly used to date David Gandy
I bet you’d have loved to be a fly on their wall. Just say’in!
Oh I don’t know if I need ALL that information! Hahaha!
I had to look up David Gandy. He is pretty hot in a smoldering kind of underwear model sort of way! Whew. I need to open a window.. Leave it to the romance novelist to get things started! Hahaha!
http://www.theamazingmodels.com/models/models_images/david_9e9c0.jpg
You ain’t seen nuthin yet! The David as he’s known in the romance community is many an author inspiration. Here’s mine on pinterest – you’ll need oven gloves! Just say’in! http://pinterest.com/christineauthor/there-s-only-one-david-gandy/
Wooosheemama that is one hot board!
There is certainly a buzz about The Saturdays Susie! – reminded me of Fylie Minogue in Moulin Rouge
Hahaha! Good one Jim! I think I have just added to “the buzz!”
I never heard of the Saturdays until you mentioned them to me. When they make the film “Fly-Mom” you must submit your head shot to the casting director.
Great idea! I will! Hahaha!
Haha. You are about the cutest fly I’ve ever seen. Looks like such a fun trip!
Thanks Tori! …blushes and looks away with compound eyes…..
I think they had a blast during the two nights they were there.
I don’t know anything about The Saturdays. My goodness. I am out of the loop. Looks like a fun time by all — even the fly.
I don’t think many do know about them, unless they caught some of the appearances last week. They are just hitting the States and have attracted an somewhat older crowd. Courtney and her friend were the youngest winners.
I think once their single is heard on the radio, all the little girls (and boys) will go nuts!
Courtney heard a rumor that Justin Bieber was lurking in the balcony, most likely checking out the only single girl, Mollie!
for you and your efforts
http://zendictive.wordpress.com/2013/01/22/gargie/
Thanks so much for the honor Zen!
HAHAHA! It’s so funny!
Thanks Alex! I am so glad you came by for a giggle!
Hahaha! I’m glad too that I did! Hey! Do drop by my blog too!
LOL!!! You crack me up Susie!! Your daughter had a once in a lifetime experience she will treasure, and mom went too!
I sure did, kinda…
This was really fun to put together although time-consuming, so I am glad I made you smile John!
Very funny, Susie.
I am glad I made you smile Cathy!
It was a truly silly post…
Susie, you crack me up. I am putting that first photo on PInterest. Hysterical!
Thanks Coleen! Oh pin me baby!
They were so lucky and had I known.. I would have asked you to make a fly on the wall. Well done and super creative,.
HUGGGGGGGGGGGGG
Thanks Linda! It was a fun project. Courtney had a great time!
What an awesome trip! And how funny and clever are you? I bet you’re the best mom in the world.
I don’t know about the best, but I could be up there with the Wildest!
Thanks Catherine!
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You are hysterical.
I am so glad you came by for a giggle!
Life…it’s all about the journey!!
It sure is! Thanks for swooping by!