So that was a strange experience. Watching myself on the show this morning, that is. Definitely a little strange. And in all honestly, a little painful, too. I've had two people tell me that it was like watching Titanic: A little part of you keeps thinking, "Well, maybe the ship won't sink this time." In the end, it still sinks. And in the end, my Showcase Showdown bid was still about $2 million less than what it should have been.
OK, I'm exaggerating. Still, it would have been nice to have won the whole thing, as I thought I had done for a few minutes there near the end of the show. Apparently there was a crowd of people from work crowded into my office to watch it (I have one of the few TV's in the entire Foundation). I, of course, was at home watching it with Terry, Melanie and Jack. And I get to relive the pain again tonight when we have some family and neighbors come over for a TPIR party. Oh joy!
My News-Herald article ran today with a fun picture of me surrounded by the guitars. They don't post entertainment stories on their web site, though, so I can't link you to it. You'll have to shell out 50 cents and buy a copy of the paper, if you're so inclined.
Anyway, after tonight, about the only TPIR-related thing left to do will be to decide the fate of the four guitars. Terry is leaning toward keeping one and then putting one other on eBay, just to see what the response is. We might go that route. Whatever money we raise from selling the guitars will likely go toward a family shopping spree/Chuck E. Cheese excursion. Let the good times roll, eh?
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Scott, thanks for sharing your TPIR Grand Adventure with all of us on the blog. We had a blast at the TPIR party last night. You and David made it so much fun hearing first hand about some of the antics of getting on the show. You really should share your photo of you, Bob and Dave with all of us on the blog site.
ReplyDeleteScott - Had a great time Friday night with family and friends. And you were such a good sport as we all made fun of every single facial expression you made. And just like the guy in the Polish joke who lost a second bet on the instant replay, it was painful even though I knew the outcome. But has we've said right along, it was the experience, not the money. Thanks for allowing us to live the experience with you.
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