On this Memorial Day weekend, we at TDC wish to salute the brave men and women of the armed forces who have lost their lives in service to us – to allow us the freedoms we enjoy here in the USA. No one sings patriotic songs with more heart and genuine feeling than David. And I could think of no better way than to share a few of the best renditions of the songs that we share as a people, that ring out our hard-won sense of one country, no matter our faith, our politics or our often loud disagreements. In the end we are one nation…..

The Star Spangled Banner

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeWj24QyIRw

My Country Tis of Thee/ America The Beautiful

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hE3NkrUJZU

Please share with us your own favorite renditions!

~Marlie7

What could be more heartwarming than friends, fans and admirers coming together for a cause while celebrating the music of beloved idol who is far and away pursuing his personal mission? A gala in honor of David was held last April 6 at the Newport Beach Marriott Bayview in Los Angeles, California.

An auction was held to benefit two charities close to David’s heart — ChildFund International and CMN Hospitals

As we await stories, sharings and more footage of the recent Pamela Pike initiative, let’s watch the 1st set of videos posted

VIDEOS

SUNNY HILDEN Talks about How & When She Met DA p1/2 (credit – @lizmag3_DA2014)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrRD8P8so9M

SUNNY HILDEN Talks about How & When She Met DA p2/2 (credit – @lizmag3_DA2014)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaXbSQwVymM

SUNNY HILDEN – MKOC Poem (credit – @lizmag3_DA2014)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-zNpz6MdFg

Man in the Mirror – Cover by Dorian Holley (credit – jenleighbarry)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjDSYZFxuLI

Man in the Mirror – Cover by Dorian Holley thanks to MsPoochiesan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6AIknIVPbU

My Funny Valentine – Cover by Dorian Holley thanks to MsPoochiesan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLxfxcvK410

Archies singing CRUSH thanks to MsPoochiesan

PICTURES

@kariontour 7 Apr
Look who Jon Hunt and I ran into at the Sounds Of David event we stopped by at! Its @DavidArchie pic.twitter.com/uCN0Tze2co

The Centerpiece as posted by MasterClassLady

Will add more as they come. Here they are!

SOD preparations from their FB

“VIP” Moment of Archies w/ David

As the Sounds of David FB states

This past year we have received many gifts from David’s heart and we hope this event will give our gift of love to him and the many children he always supports

Quite certain that David will be thrilled and as usual, overwhelmed by this wonderful gesture. Thanks Pam for following through with this.

Amazing fans of an amazing person

Finally! The most anticipated day in Archuland for the year 2013 is upon us

Some hours ago, for a number of countries, iTunes began its delivery of No Matter How Far, generating an online squee-fest from David Archuleta’s dedicated fans. Some US fans went around the metropolis buying the physical CDs – although for sure these same peeps pre-ordered the album, LOL. Such are the ways of true-blue Archies.

Team Archuleta did a fantastic job pacing the build-up towards the album’s launch date.

From Kari’s very tempting teasers –

to eOne’s periodic tweets –

to the streaming of NMHF on Billboard & AOL –

to the release of Kylie’s animated DRA MV on davidarchuletaVEVO on the eve of the album’s launch –

THE OFFICIAL DRA MV

THE MAKING OF THE VIDEO

to the back-to-back dressing-up of the OS & the VEVO channel –

And now, a CD contest for the fans!

Will Charting Matter?

As of 3pm (Manila time), NMHF album sits at #16 in the Pop iTunes Charts. Marketing budget may not be a-plenty but this is not bad for an album whose artist is in absentia – at least for the next 12 more months…

It may also be good to note that NMHF arrives exactly a year after the Forevermore album was launched. Sure makes it easy for the fanbase to remember the numerous milestones in David’s young career.

David’s Liner Notes

Can you think of another artist whose liner notes is as anticipated as David’s?

And he does not disappoint here. His grateful heart cannot contain the bountiful appreciation that he expresses for all the people around him.

And of course he saves the best for last — for his fans. WARNING: Read and weep with joy for its sheer poetry –

… Lastly, I want to thank all of you fans. I appreciate your respect for what my focus is for these 2 years, and appreciate all of the messages you have sent my way while being out here. This is another gift to all of you of songs from past projects that weren’t easily available to everyone, and also other songs that are new to you fans that we have pulled out of the vault. Thank you for all you do and for waiting. This is my thanks to you for everything in the past, present, and future. That No Matter How Far, what was in the heart before is still here, and will be here when I return.

¡Muchísimas gracias! ¡Hasta pronto! – David

Yes, I choked and bawled after reading it. Who wouldn’t? Here you are amazed at the extent of planning he made for his 2-year sabbatical from showbiz. Then, you feel blessed knowing that you are not alone, literally counting the days of his return. Plus you terribly miss him. Then KAPOW! You read that last line. WhatTHE???!!!

I have no words enough to express my… I don’t even have a word for it. All I know is I am filled with raw emotions for this guy who has blanketed my virtual alternate life with so much warmth and joy, much more than I feel I deserve. (Note: I’ll Never Go is playing in the background as I write these paragraphs, REALLY!!!!)

¡Muchísimas gracias, David! ¡Hasta pronto to you, too! (Hasta pronto means “see you soon”)

AND YOU MY DEAREST BETTER BE PREPARED for the deluge of love, affection and crazeh-ness that will come your way upon your return. Believe me Mr. Archuleta. If you think you have seen love from your fans, dude, you ain’t seen nothing yet!

Let me leave you TDC with some more pics from the album

NO MATTER HOW FAR – available from iTunes, Amazon, Sears, Bars & Noble, WOW HD and many more. Get your copies now!

~ jackryan

BREAKING NEWS FROM THE MOTHERSHIP!

American Idol runner up and pop sensation David Archuleta is set to release his new studio album “No Matter How Far” on March 26, 2013.

David is currently serving a two-year mission in South America for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “No Matter How Far” features a mix of new recorded material and previously unreleased U.S. tracks. The first single, “Don’t Run Away”, produced by British music producers The Nexus (David Sneddon and James Bauer-Mein), will be serviced to the AC Radio format in February.

David reached second place on the seventh season (2008) hit show American Idol as one of the youngest to perform on the show at age 16. He released his self-titled debut album the following year. Both the album and its lead single “Crush” peaked at #2 on the Billboard Top 200 and the Billboard Hot 100 charts, respectively. “Crush” went on to sell over 2 million downloads. David has since released the albums “Christmas From The Heart”, “The Other Side of Down”, and the covers album “BEGIN.”. He was the featured vocalist on the Mormon Tabernacle Choirs’ “Glad Christmas Tidings” album and PBS Special in 2011, and released “Forevermore” an album of Filipino standards in the Philippines in 2012.

“No Matter How Far” will be released on Entertainment One.

According to its website, Entertainment One or eOne Distribution is the largest independent music and video distributor in North America and holds the highest market share of any independent. The company boasts an unparalleled roster ranging from leading record labels to independent film and television studios covering a wide spectrum of genres in both music and video. Through its state-of-the-art facilities in New York and Toronto, eOne Distribution manages physical distribution of CD, Blu-ray and DVD inventories and is a leading Internet fulfillment wholesaler of entertainment products through partnerships with the world’s largest on-line retailers. eOne is a leader in digital distribution, aggregating content for multiple partners including iTunes, Netflix, Amazon.com, Sony Playstation, Xbox, eMusic, Rhapsody and many others.

eOne Distribution also twitted earlier, “Wait” will be on the album.

eOne Distribution ‏@eOneEntDist
Check out the video from @DavidArchie for “Wait” from his forthcoming album on @E1Music in March!

That song (and video) that David released on the Asian Tour Edition of his TOSOD album was never released in the US. Perhaps other bonus tracks on his previous albums might be included in No Matter How Far.

Oh before I forget, this amazing piece of news deserves its new pic! You guys might miss it on the homepage, so here you go

PRE-ORDER anyone?

Amazon US – $15.59
Amazon Japan – ￥1,626
Amazon Canada – CDN$18.02
WOWHD – for $17.99

Still waiting for Ivory’s & Astro’s response when it will be in Manila, tee-hee

Let the spazzfest commence, LOL!

~ JR

Here are some more

Ahhh! His smile, his downcast eyes and his hands – PERFECTION!

NMHF’s DON’T RUN AWAY from eOne & the OS!

Check out the new single “Don’t Run Away” from David’s new album “No Matter How Far”, coming out March 26:

Could it be? Feb 19 is THE premiere on iTunes?!

No confirmation yet from the Mothership but we have found these online…

Want a little inspiration?!

The Mothership Has Spoken!

THE OFFICIAL TRACK LISTING OF NO MATTER HOW FAR ALBUM

(continued from Part 1)

After several minutes, we heard the 1st strain of David’s voice — imploring — from upstairs –

Wait! Don’t…

“OMGaaahhhhh! THAT’S DAVID!!!”, we squealed in unison. Then we heard Aiko! Then, Eula! Then, we heard David talking to Aiko!

Ahhh, we were hearing the 1st take of the “bedroom scene”

Then we heard more screaming and more crying… Goodness! Though we could not understand what was being said entirely, we were all silent. Riveted. Especially when we heard the words “I’M SORRY”, “GET OUT” and “ROOM”. When the director shouted “CUT!” there was an explosion of giddy ramblings on what we just heard!

We chorused: Room?! Get out?! I’m sorry!!? WT??!!! What was that all about?! Eula was crying! Why was Ako shouting?! OMGAAHHHHH! They are just a floor above us!

9:30pm, we were already parched and hungry. So we thought of leaving the baskets with Kari, but we could not locate her. Then someone from the production told us that David was done for the day, so we would be seeing him shortly. What do you think happened next? My young “cohorts” scrambled to get their make-up and hair brushes! LMAO

Suddenly, Ferj motioned quietly (but excitedly of course!) that David just descended the stairs. We can see that he was carrying his backpack already. Weeeeeeeeeeeeeee….

A couple of minutes more, Ms. Aiko Melendrez aka Margaret stepped out. She saw our basket of goodies and said, “How sweet. David will like that!” She was so beautiful. And so gracious to to have her pictures taken with the us!

10:00pm, still waiting and in limbo.

Naree called, inquiring what was happening. She wanted to come. She called again and told Ferj that she and Lorma had decided to join us. So we told them that David had packed up and we were just waiting to be called to give him the gifts. They wouldn’t be able to make it on time. Then we saw a heavily-tinted black van leave the premises. We assumed that was Ms. Aiko.

10:30pm, getting antsy.

One of the production crew sat by us. He said that it was nice of us to visit. He saw the gifts & cards addressed to David. “There’s just one problem though… DAVID IS GONE!”

WT?! Imagine our distraught with this news! Like the rug was pulled from under us! I looked for anyone to talk to. I went to the other side of the house where I could see some of the stars and some of the bodyguards. One of the production crew saw me and offered help. My face probably had that don’t-mess-with-me look! LOL

Me: Hi! Just wondering if David is still here?
PA: Yes, he is still here. You’d like to see him?
Me: Is that possible! (somehow my head could not wrap around the fact how easy this is!)
PA: Come! I’ll take you to him…
Me: What?! REALLY?! Wait! (incredulous). Am with a group. I’ll get them! Do-do-DON’T go A-N-Y-where, ok?
PA: Sure! (laughing)

As fast as lightning, we were finally ushered to the “inner sanctum” – the basketball court where the stars’ quarters and lounging area had been put up. Some of the supporting actors who played household helps were there. So we grilled them on how David was doing. They did not seem impressed by his acting at first. But they said that it was still too early to tell but he was really very nice, humble and very hard working. “Walang ka-ere-ere”, they chorused Translation: David has no airs.

Well, their feedback on his acting was understandable since the shooting just started. Weeks later, the same peeps saw how much he grew into the role. But the biggest impression he made with them at that point was his humility and kindness to all those he was working with.

David’s Macky!

So I went back to the group and told them what Macky told me. AGAIN, another mad scramble for make-up and retouching. I could only shake my head and chuckle!

11pm – Like the red sea parting, (at least that was how it played in my head, LOL), the tent’s curtain parted and from it emerged David. “Hey you guys!”, came his greeting with the biggest of smiles!

(IN MY HEAD) How the heck could he look that fresh! He has been working the whole day! Goodness!

One – David was so touched by our gifts. Two – he was very incredulous on how we found them! I could not help but LOL at his expression of disbelief.

Then HE asked if we want to have pictures with him! We could not contain our joy. I swear they squealed like kids on helium! Kari was so supportive as she looked on the excited Archies while I took their pictures with David.

Major Spazzing

Inclusive of the photo opp, I think David spent about 5 precious minutes with us. He was so gracious and thoughtful despite the long day he had. I could be wrong but I think we were the 1st group of fans he received in that location shoot. Totally unexpected. It was heartwarming to see that he was likewise excited to see us. Curious how far we traveled.

After explaining what we have for him, we bid him goodbye. Shouting our farewells, thank yous & take cares as he climbed his van. Once the van’s door closed, major spazzing ensued LMAO. Meantime, a couple of his security detail remained in the premises amused with our fangirling. One even joined us in our picture taking.

Curiosity Killed the Cat – I WISH!

As we were taking more pictures of our inanities, Feeshda noticed a David sign across the lawn. We walked towards the signage and saw this ——>>

Oooh… Ahhhh… , we chorused. Cameras all a-flashing!

Then someone enjoined us to check out the room – just as long as we didn’t disturb anything. A couple of Archies had a jolly time “inspecting” the room/portalet. After them, I figured, what the heck! I stuck my head inside for a peek while thinking “What in the world are we doing?????!!!! Oh, this looks nice…” I liked it that extra care was given for his comfort

Then, I was snapped from my revery when I heard someone “whispered-yelled” a familiar name. (That’s the best I could describe the sound). “Oh that’s me!” to my surprise. When I turned around, Ferj was frantically pointing to something…

OR SOMEONE!

David. Some distance away. Chuckling! Giggling! Apparently. But all I saw at that time was his back as he walked back to the house. But not before I spied a suppressed laugh…

I WANTED TO DIE ON THE SPOT! Wishing the ground would open up and swallow me whole, then and there, STAT!

For a fan, it sure is a high point for your idol to remember you, right? BUT. LIKE. THIS? NOOOOOOOOOOOO! Of all the times? After all our interactions? THIS??!! Arrrrggghhhhhh!!!!

ME: Did he? Ferjjjjjj! What did he see?
Ferj: I was already calling you when he was fast approaching. But you couldn’t/didn’t hear me. (between bouts of laughter)
Me: Was he mad? Offended? OMG Ferjjjjjjj! Did hesay anything
Ferj: No, no, no! Tita, he was laughing! Totally amused. (Assuring me)

Yes Mother Nature, take me away. Just let me fade, please????

It appeared that David came back for who knows what and chanced upon our “little excursion”.

Thank goodness he didn’t see the others taking their kodak moments in his “room”.

Just ME. Simply taking a peek… What happened next? The girls gave me a group hug. Assuring me that it wasn’t bad at all. That David actually found it funny… Ferj imitated David. Again. DIIIEESSSS.

Then I scooted all of us quickly to our car to get the heck out of there! I wasn’t keen on seeing Mr. Archuleta again that night! Can you blame me?

Curiouser and Curiouser

Interesting bit but still a mystery to this day: So while the girls were busy getting their bags/purses from the car trunk, David’s van stopped by our side. Remember that we parked a little farther away from the shooting location because of the various vehicles parked for the shooting. But at that time, the street was almost deserted.

So, we likewise stopped what we were doing. I didn’t know whether to hide or to approach the van cos why would they stop exactly by our side? We were sort of holding our breaths… just looking at each other. Suddenly the van moved away….

Amidst the hurried and harried schedule of David’s stay in Manila, this incident was forgotten. I just saw it in my notes as I was writing this. What do you think?

Time: Midnight

A Riot of a Ride on Our Way Home

By the time we hit the highway again, this group of Arch Angels was having a party inside a small sedan, high on the totally unexpected meet and greet with The Archuletor.

Who knew we would spend some precious time with him?
He was sweet, as always.
Gracious, as always.
Funny, as always.
Unbelievably gorgeous, as always.
He was so relaxed. Yet upbeat!
And thoughtful, as always. He even asked how we were getting home. MELTS.
Touched by us being there; By what we brought for him & Kari…
Incredulous that we actually spent time for him.
Silly David, as always.

Naree called. They were wondering why we have not texted or twitted anything. Naree was beside herself missing the chance to see David on location, especially when she learned that we saw him much later than expected.

So I promised her I would bring her to the next taping available to us. Another ninja mission in the horizon, LOL.

WAIT! What did I just commit to? I thought out loud — Can I still face David? Will he remember? Should I get a haircut? Oh, never mind. By that time, David would have forgotten tonight, I bet.

The girls started laughing all over again. Reminding me that it was already the 21st of January. That we will be seeing David REAL SOON — as in that afternoon for the 1st Nandito Ako Mall Tour in SM Fairview.

I turned red beet as the scene earlier replayed in my head. With Ferj imitating David laughing, the round of teasing started all over again!

+

Imagine him doing this plus the one below

So I thought: YIKES! I better get my hair colored to go with that haircut then!

Time I reached home: 1:30am

THE END

ps: UP NEXT: 2nd BTS recap, this time with Naree & Lorma. This 2nd taping escapade is one for the books, GAH!

ONLY David…

At my age (turned golden girl last year), never thought I’d be going around the metro spying on location shoots or tapings to see David in action or to bring co-Archies to watch, and if permitted, have some pictures taken with him.

ONLY David!

This wasn’t planned, mind you. At least on my part. First off, location shoots are not announced. For security reasons and more likely, for the sanity of the production crew, the info is of course not made public. Buuuut like bees to honey, people in the neighboring areas swarm to the klieg lights and network vans, so shootings are almost always discovered.

The Beginning of our Taping Escapades (Jan 20, 2012)

One faithful Friday afternoon last year, a couple of Archies texted me about how frustrated they were spending a good part of Thursday, roaming a certain part of town looking for David’s location shoot.

I did not realize that that would be the start of me being sucked (giddily) into a taping field trip vortex, LOL.

My plan that day was to simply drop by David’s hotel on my way home to bring my baskets of Pinoy goodies for David & Kari. Gifts were usually left at the concierge despite the hotel’s protestations that they have no visitor by the name of David Archuleta. Of course that was the official line, LOL. So the gifts were addressed to an alias instead — and no it wasn’t Josh Bradley!

Naree was also supposed to send some food for David and the cast. But she cannot go to the shoot as she originally intended. So a number of young Archies volunteered to do it for her. The thing was they didn’t know how to get there. They had an address but were not familiar with the location.

Am sure you are wondering how we knew where the taping was? It so happened that a friend of a friend of an Archie resides in the subdivision where the shooting was taking place that day. So, with a mission in their hearts and an address on hand from that 1st-degree friend, they planned to look for the location shoot by hiring a cab.. at night…

You can guess why Naree was calling me!

So instead of bringing my baskets of goodies to the hotel, why not take the young Archies to the location shoot and spare them another fruitless attempt to seek David? Plus I get to help Naree in the process. It was a win-win situation for all, right?

Love on the Highway

So at 6:30pm, I went to my very 1st taping visit. With me were Ferj, Feeshda, Karissa and Joyce.

On our way to the location shoot, the Archies saw for themselves how taking a cab would have rendered their trek a costly adventure. Not only were there two subdivisions of similar names; they were on opposite sides of the highway that was undergoing repair!

As we arrived at the correct subdivision, all fingers were crossed that we could pass the security without a hitch. Our intel said the taping was being shot near a basketball court. So our entry went this way:

Guard: Good evening mam. Who are we visiting?
Me: (stated the name of resident & asked for direction on how to get to the address given us)
Guard: (gave directions while the young Archies were all squirming & giggling on their seats!)
Me: Sir… actually we are also looking for a basketball court. How do we get there, Sir?
Guard: Which basketball court mam?
Me: (Oh-oh… The whole car went dead silent) Whaaat do you mean?
Guard: Mam, we have two basketball courts.
Me: (Oooooooookay… Think fast JR!) Can you tell me which one has… lots of people tonight?!
Guard: Oh then that would be the old basketball court!
Me: (laughing now) Then to the old basketball court we go, Sir!
Guard: (laughing with me) Ok, mam! I think there is a shooting going on (BINGO!) so you may have to go a little bit farther to find a spot to park
Me: Oh thank you very much Sir. Ahhhmm, how do we get there again, Sir? (summoning all the sweetness I could muster before the guard realizes our duplicity)
…

After profusely saying our thank yous and once I rolled up my window, the whole car burst into laughter!

A couple of blocks later, we saw a big house that was incredibly well lit… but we couldn’t see the basketball court. After another turn on the same block: EUREKA! A TV5 van! The basketball court was behind the well-lit house.

The Taping Vigil Begins

Armed with our basket of goodies and food, we looked for the proper person to talk to. Immediately we spotted Direk Mac who was taking a break. He graciously welcomed us When we explained our purpose, he called the production manager who asked us to sit in the parlor and wait for David – which surprised us all!

Although we hoped for the best we really didn’t expect to see David. Heck, as a newbie to visiting shootings, I had no clue what to expect!

Again, we tried to leave the the basket of goodies to Direk Mac and to the production manager but they insisted that we personally give our gifts to David cos that was what David wanted. You can just imagine how giggly all of us were! TIME – 8:00pm

An hour later, still no sign of David. We again approached Direk Mac to offer the food that we brought since half of it was meant for the cast – some of whom were taking their breaks already. But he still insisted that we wait for David. Then he left to return to the shooting.

After several minutes, we heard the 1st strain of David’s voice — imploring — from upstairs –

Wait! Don’t…

“OMGaaahhhhh! THAT’S DAVID!!!”, we squealed in unison.

To be continued…

So, while the weird auditions are broadcast on FOX, and while David is away, we can remember the best season of American Idol – yes simply the best.

Season 7 Audition – Waiting On The World To Change

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eE9lRnAZvm8

Hollywood Week – Heaven

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-GGaoSylEk

Week 1 Top 24 – Shop Around

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5pI-jMtRoQ

Week 2 Top 20 – Imagine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTPmPu6YujU

Week 3 – Another Day In Paradise

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMW5rWYiJl4

Week 4 – We Can Work It Out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnxkAaIUCY4

Week 5 – The Long and Winding Road

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SymPAutvQoo

Week 6 – You’re The Voice

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1XeP5BkwZ0

Week 7 – Smoky Mountain Memories

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RS4nrqaNOM

Week 8 – Angels

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EkFE9v8lT0

Week 9 – When You Believe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBDeLj4XKsA

Week 10 – Think of Me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv4xS2uMqG0

Week 11 – Part 1 – Sweet Caroline

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf4xTFGKtOw

Week 11 – Part 2 – America

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnTp9J_8J6g

Week 12 – Part 1 – Stand By Me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqu4d-bB7eo

Week 12 – Part 2 – Love Me Tender

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeeXV9xtfbY

Week 13 – Part 1 – And So It Goes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mS1JcLuYSQg

Week 13 – Part 2 – With You

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT6sRaB3-Lg

Week 13 – Part 3 – Longer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8Gqhg63KEs

Week 14 – Top 2 – Part 1 – Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecxisy_2aVw

Week 14 – Top 2 – Part 2 – In This Moment

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZWHiAvtb9o

Week 14 – Top 2 – Part 3 – Imagine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpU2BpPNvF8

Finale – David Archuleta and One Republic – Apologize

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwsIw8wrjRA

@DavidArchie: A Happy New Year message from David here —-> http://youtu.be/aE7RHx6W5hs (KS)

16-sec of all things _______________ — please supply your own description!

Happy New Year, too David

Aaaand we “hear” from him via Kari:

@DavidArchie
A big THANK YOU from David for all the Holiday/Birthday greetings & gifts he received in the packages I sent. (KS) https://twitter.com/DavidArchie/status/285888384268918787/photo/1

Oh my…

THIS, my friends, is why we are here. Pining for this gifted, thoroughly adored and highly esteemed young man.

He knows how we ache for any morsel of news… any clip… even just a glimpse. And he delivers on New Year’s Day, yet (Well, it also helps that every other tweet and possibly all our letters to him carry the “I miss you” message, LOL)

But he knows us by heart, really

Thank you David for this unexpected gift. I love you my dear young man. Happy New Year! See you soon!

Nandito Lang Kami (We Are Just Here),
~ JR

ps: I think we need a closer look at that “special delivery”, right? Well, hello gorgeous!

Truly, the eyes have “IT”

ps2: Another pix shared by Kari, Las Vegas NY 2010

ps3: Looks like Matt Clayton is joining the share-a DA-kodak moment, LOL

I like it in BW

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To paraphrase what you once said to your fans:

We could thank you forever and still not thank you enough for just being you.

So from your Archies here at TDC and around the globe –