Received this lovely note tonight.
Just a quick note to thank all of you for your support of David and our family through this exciting yet challenging year. Thank you for the thoughtful basket that we received the other day as well. It is great to have such a strong, loyal, caring group of fans/supporters. Fans sometimes seems a bit impersonal so I hope you know we consider you guys much more than that… All of the opportunities come because people like you get what is special and unique about David. Again, thank you for all you have done, are doing and hopefully will be doing over the next phase of David’s musical journey.
All our best,
The Archuletas
As many gifts that they must receive, it was so nice for them to send such a lovely thank you note. David and his family are so awesome. It’s hard not to be touched by David’s light. Makes us all want to be better people.
Happy Holidays!
DAFan, AMEN! I find myself striving to make a difference in someones life on a daily basis. It’s just the little things, too. Isn’t it amazing and glorious that a 17(18?) year old could impact us in such a way? The Archuleta’s show their true colors by reaching out to NotingDavid with this heartfelt thank-you. Just why I appreciate this Family and our journey with David! PEACE and LOVE to the best e-family there is!
Thank you, the Archuletas!
David is indeed special and unique. I will be a fan for life and so will be the others I am sure.
Thanks again, Rascal, for everything.
Happy Holidays and best wishes to all at ND!
Kudos Rascal and ND Angels for the thoughtful gift. I dunno why am tearing up (again!) just by reading the note from the Archuletas.
Do you know of any artist whose whole family has been embraced by his/her fandom? By this much love? I cannot think of one at the moment…
Am in awe…
suddenly
am
speechless…wow…
Awww thats nice 🙂
They’re soooo sweeeeeet. 😀
Good morning, buenos dias, fellow ODDers
The basket idea was so thoughtful and had I been in a better place financially I would have loved to have contributed. I will, for now, have to be content with the generosity of others in cases like this. You all have been so giving of support and love. I hope my “well wishing vibes” make it out to Murray.
It is easy to see how special this whole family is by their appreciative and heartfelt response. David obviously has had that environment in which to develop his humble and genuine personality, and we as fans, can feel his authentic appreciation of us. Love these people. Awesome!!
Off topic, but a little interesting tidbit. The name of the girl in ALTNOY is Fernanda Andrade and she is Brazilian. I think I read somewhere she was also in Elliot Yamin’s video. Please correct me if I am wrong on this. Wonder if this is a move to build up the international exposure? I am curious and I would like to know if anyone here knows if they speak Spanish or Portuguese? I believe I did hear her speak some English and she actually may be bilingual or trilingual (if that’s even a word). And then I wonder if David though he speaks Spanish might have had some difficulty communicating with her. And some of that might be because he is so shy and his reticence with holding hands and stuff like that as he views this as intimate contact. So sorry if I am rambling a bit.
Speaking of international Archie, here is a link and David is speaking Mandarin and giving a shout out in Taiwanese? http://archuleta.pixnet.net/blog/post/24278033
I will be here for the next phase of David’s musical journey… and the next… and the next…
Happy Christmas to all at ND, be safe, warm and enjoy the comfort of family and friends during the Holiday Season.
Merry Christmas to David and his family…how grand to have been at the AI concert in Toronto with my husband,… travelling 3,000 miles to hear David….he was awesome and I will be travelling once again to hear him during a tour…
Diana…
How are you feeling????
That’s so nice! I hope they are enjoying the goodies right now as we speak. The basket looked wonderful!
Good to see David making the start of firm promotion in Asia. I predict that he is going to *huge* in Japan, China, Singapore, and other countries. I’ve had this hunch from the beginning. I’ve done some traveling there and his voice, demeanor, and look would do great in the Asian market.
What a nice note from the Archuletas.
Freofan #12, I’ve wondered the same thing, and I’m in touch with some members of teamarchie who are International fans and say the same thing. He’s also making a splash in the Philippines for similar reasons.
Ram # 7
So the girl is Brazilian. That explains why she’s more, erm, touchy-feely and smiley. Ha ha! Pretty Brazilian girls FTW! By the way, Ram, we speak Portuguese only. Most of us don’t speak English or Spanish, though we can understand Spanish quite well. Spanish speakers can’t understand us that well, though. We feel kinda isolated as far as language goes. Only some of those with access to cable TV watched AI7 and know who David is.
I’m at my sister’s so I’m not posting a lot since Friday. Can’t wait to catch up. Good job on the basket, Rascal.
“All of the opportunities come because people like you get what is special and unique about David” — that part really turned me to mush (danged mascara…). Thanks again, Rascal (and archu_adorable!).
Valbraz, Bom dia (that’s about it for my Portuguese).
Delurking here. Freofan, # 12 David totally has the it-factor in Asia (voice/look/non-macho demeanor). I grew up in Taiwan. When I visited Taiwan this July, I vacationed at a remote mountain area. Of course the first thing I did after I checked in the hotel was to find a computer with internet access --I had a bad case of ODD withdrawal after the 12-hour flight over the Pacific without access to ND and other things David. I was astonished to find that the hotel lobby computer ‘s browsing history showed someone just used the computer to search for you know who. In the video, he basically said, in Mandarin Chinese with a very charming accent, “Hi everyone, This is David” (pronounced as “DaWei” in Mandarin). *Thud*
By the way, his Chinese nickname is “Sunny David” –that’s how he is referred to in the website. I guess that’s the aspect of his personality that’s most prominent to these fans.
TOfan # 15
Bom dia! Tudo bem? (How are you?)
YJfanofdavid — Thanks for that charming report… Only, why am I hearing endorsements for Sunny D fruit drink ringing in my ears?!?
rascal, rascal !!! here I was crying in my soup..literally,
( having soup for lunch ) after reading the thank you note from David’s family..
Then you say something like this…
“Only, why am I hearing endorsements for Sunny D fruit drink ringing in my ears?!?” hahaha! Thanks!
I’m missing our David! boo-hoo!!
okay, silverfox, just to fill the gap in programming--and only because Miss Josie insisted I post this after learning of my project to convert to digital and edit all of our family home movies from lo these many years ago--here’s a little (very little) holiday sequence that should produce at least a little grin. This is a short extract of a magnum opus I put together for the family. Yes, that’s little Rascal before he became a little rascal. I’m sure that at that age, I was almost as uncorrupted as David.
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we’ve only just begun…………..woooohooooo! there is no way stoppin the kid: a genuine musical talent and a real solid big heart! stay gold! he probably still has no idea how he continues to inspire folks worldwide over!
Oh no!! I don’t have access to YouTube here at work!
D%@M!! (sorry David!)..
little Rascal???? double D%@M !!
You know what?..Anything you want to share with us, like when you were a performer perhaps, would be the BEST Christmas present we could get! It would be as good as getting a Vlog from David!
I miss our David! waaaaaahhhh!
SQUEEEEEE -- rascal -- I popped home for 3 minutes! Love the little rascal, REALLY! thankyouverymuch for indulging me!
♥
Sunny D fruit drink? Hahaha.
Little Rascal! Awww…
Rascal -- You look like the cutest, sweetest little guy ever! It’s also clear you had a very caring Mom. Merry Christmas!!
maggie — she still is. She’s one beautiful, terrific lady.
Hearing that the Archuletas appreciate that we “get” David is very special too me. I need them, and David as well, to know how much he has done for me.
Thanks again Rascal for putting it together and archu-dorable for the delivery.
JR I have never been a fan before but I am just guessing that most fandoms do not receive as much as we do from David and his family. I believe that they are a very special family.
Rascal, thanks for sharing little rascal with us… I was smiling from ear to ear….
rascal -- Thanks for sharing the thank you note and for also sharing the that cozy Christmas memory & video--you are way, way too cute especially on the saucer!
rascal…I really enjoyed your video…so relaxing and ideal of days gone by…
Tell me this if you can…Who are we who hear and see David for the wonderful young man that he is while others carry on in this world never batting an eye over his music or wonderful personality…What do we have that leads us straight to him? I might know but your words can explain it…
Rascal, your Mom seems like the most loving Mom. You are lucky indeed.
The tree I had growing up was just like yours, the big multi-colored bulbs and lots of tinsel. Such fond memories of days to treasure. and playing in the snow, always outside!! do kids play outside anymore? I never see them…
I’m so glad Josie coaxed you into this, Hi Josie!
SandyBeaches, are you feeling better?
btw, you were sooo adorable.
hello chickee!!!! that was adorkable wasn’t it?
YJfanofdavid — thanks for the story. I also read somewhere that CRUSH is known as the Sunshine Song! Cos David is there sunshine, hence Sunny David tee-hee
Rascal oh boy, you could give David a run for his money in the cuteness dept when you were this “tiny wonder loaf of bread”! You take after your mom. She’s very lovely.
Thanks for posting the note from the Archuleta family Rascal. They are such a wonderful family and it is always evident how much they (and David himself) appreciate David’s fans. I’ve never met David but from all the videos I’ve watched I can see the David really loves his fans and wants to meet them whenever possible. Sometimes he even has to be dragged away when he’s talking to a group of fans.
What a cutie little rascal was. Loved that video. Brings back a lot of memories of those days.
little rascal!!! Oh my! Total cuteness. rascal, I especially loved the bunchy pants and the little dance when you put up your stocking! Thanks for sharing!
Josie -- thanks for making him share that video!
Josie, hope you’re still around, cause I wanted to tell you how touching I found the Xmas story you shared with us the other day. Your family gathering, talking about your Mom, your siblings, your Mom’s grandchildren, and their children. Then, your mom being your hero, “bar none.” Wow. What an amazing woman she must be. I lost my mom 5 1/2 years ago, and the holidays are just still the hardest of all for memories. Moms hold a special place in our hearts, for always. Merry Xmas Josie.
Rascal, Based on a recollection of the photo of you (with Josie) taken at one of the tours, you haven’t changed much — don’t know about the corruption part though. haha. (Noting Rascal is as almost as much fun as noting David!)
Aw, the “Sunny David” is so cute. I could totally see that being used as a nickname, given my own experience in traveling in that part of the world.
Did anyone see the image on FOD of the mouse that they imagined inhabiting David’s room? It has rosy cheeks and a sweet smile and is carrying a bouquet of roses. I laughed so hard!
davidfanLIZ — I swear I still do that little dance in my head every time I put up an article 😉
Thank YOU rascal for sending them the gift!
For those interested…here are official soundscan numbers…
wk 1- 2 Archuleta*David DAVID ARCHULETA 182,927 999 197 183,124
wk 2- 11 Archluleta*David DAVID ARCHULETA 66,417 182,927 -64 249,541
wk 3- 19 Archuleta David“DAVID ARCHULETA 66,175 (0%; lw 66,417) 315,716
wk 4- 19 Archuleta*David DAVID ARCHULETA 55,699 -16 66,175 371,415
wk 5- 21 ARCHULETA*DAVID DAVID ARCHULETA 59,077 6 55,699 430,492
rascal #40 -- love it! Dance away!
ahhhhhhhh rascal…. I love that video you put up when you were just a small rascal! and the music was perfect….It got me in the xmas spirit.. thanks for that!!!
chickee -- your post made me cry -- I’m very sorry about your mom -- but I’m sure you must have really beautiful memories -- let them live on forever 🙂
yjfanofdavid -- ain’t that the CHA-RUTH -- noting rascal -- tee hee hee hee!
rascal, I call that the antsy dance. When you’re so anxious for something that you cannot sit still. Waiting for Christmas, posting an article that is noting David….yep, antsy dance.
Basket Accomplished! Thank you, again, Rascal for making that happen! (And “Mom” for helping!!!) So sweet of Jeff to write that lovely note in response.
AND, Holy Mistletoe, Rascal! O that “little rascal’s Christmas” nearly killed me with happiness! awwwwwwww1 You’re SO adorkable, too! And your Mommie is so lovely! What a nostalgic rush to see that. 🙂 Thank you! (And thank YOU, Josie! ♥!)
Chickee, Amen to Moms and Christmas. ♥
I was reviewing the nominations for the Archie Awards. There’s almost nothing harder for me than choosing “favorites” where David is concerned. But, boy, is it FUN to look through the videos! Wish there was more time right now. (Was there a date posted re: when voting closes and I missed it? I hope there’s a little time after Christmas.)
I was looking through the “Rockin’ the House” nominations — all GREAT performances! (I was THERE for the “Works For Me” in Sacramento-- *THUD!*), and anyway I saw Toronto, Stand By Me performance on the list (one of my [many] FAVES!) but I noticed that you did not have my fave video OF that performance. This Video really shows off the performance beautifully (and has a primo *thigh thlappin* shot) — so I thought I’d post it here, in case some of you are still mulling over that vote. (But mainly just because it’s awesome and we’re going thru withdrawals… lol)
Stand By Me, Toronto
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(I swear, how are people supposed to CHOOSE … it almost HURTS just TRYING!)
TOfan — actually, my Mom, being born in Brooklyn, is much more Rhoda!
Here is little Rascal’s mom today (with sis) — not bad for 72, huh? And no work done!
beebeecava -- ♥ -- need I say more?
Ok, I’ll say it again beebeecave -- ♥
ha ha ha -- sorry beebs -- what is a “beebeecave”???
Josie ♥ <-- nuff said. 🙂 {{hug}}
lol… it’s where I’m hangin’ out… :p
Alrighty then, imma try to trim the tree in the beebee-cave right now. 🙂 Rollll out the HOLLLLYYY!….
Y’all be merry in here today, ok? I’ll be lurking as time permits and I wanna some serious holiday merriment goin’ on in here… and archu_celebration!
Rascal, MORE LITTLE RASCAL VIDEOS! On the HOUSE! lol
*jingle*poof!*
#20, Awww, sooooo cute. Thanks for sharing that episode of “Leave It to Rascal” with us. (And so your mom is Mary Tyler Moore, cool.).
Valbraz, obrigado (that’s really it for my Portuguese!).
Beebee, thanks for the Toronto SBM link. At that show, my husband dialed our home number on his cell as a surprise, so I still have a snippet of David introducing SBM and the first bit of the song on my voicemail. My favourite part is actually hearing/feeling the tsunami wave of love from the crowd heading David’s way. Oh yeah.
Wow, 72? She’s gorgeous! (Actually Rhoda was always my favourite!)
Rascal, Wow, your mother looks great for her age!!
On Snarky’s, someone made a comment about Lupe’s bright yellow leather jacket that she wore during the Homecoming. As someone pointed out, it says a lot that she pull off such as outfit still and look great.
Both you and David have lovely mothers!
Aww baby Rascal -- I’m a complete puddle! That is one well loved little boy. And your mother -- then and now -- so lovely. Thanks for sharing with us!
(That was a great idea, Josie!)
Rascal -- thanks for that video -- you were such a cute little fellow! What a loving Mom who, BTW, still looks fantastic! What a blessing it is to have a Mom who loves you so -- cherish that!
rascal..I rushed home (didn’t speed) just to see the “little rascal”..So worth it!! you were a real cutie! You know how everyone wants to pinch David’s cheeks? How many grownups wanted to poke you in the cute cleft on your chin? Like everyone, I’ll bet! haha!
Ah, to have the Christmas of days gone by and kids playing in the snow..beautiful memories!
Your Mom is absolutely beautiful, then & now! She’s 72, uh..I’m 61..that means I COULD BE YOUR MOM!! OMG!
{ fell off my chair! } hahaha! {laughing hysterically!}
Oh my!! Rascal, that’s the warmest, sweetest video, and your Mom is beautiful, then and now. That was James Taylor in the background song, am I correct??
To answer JR from the last post -- I have the extreme honor of getting to attend David’s performance at the Hard Rock Cafe in NYC on Jan. 14th. I don’t know how I got so lucky. I had seen this contest posted at Snarky’s or FOD, sponsored by J-14 magazine. It was obviously geared for kids and I was too embarrassed to enter it myself, so I entered my 17-yr-old daugter’s name and e-mail and SHE WON!! AHHHH -- obviously, I’m much more excited about it than she is but we were actually given 4 tickets -- so I’m taking Happy and her daughter. It was very official, I had to sign an affidavit and photography release, since my daughter is under 18 and have it notarized and, because she is underage, a parent or guardian has to be there with her. I heard only 300 people are attending…..I’m very excited!!
ninaf..woo-hoo! Congrats!
rascal, “son”..and everyone..gonna try to make a video of the Close Encounter of the Most Blissful Kind..and concert pics..so see ya’ll later!
Rascal -- OMG! What a cutie patootie! hahaha!
And mom is a looker!
In other news:
Our boy has gone and got himself a gold album! Yeah!
HDD estimates: Final --
21 22 DAVID ARCHULETA 19/JIVE/ZLG 81,735 37%
If the numbers hold up he’s between 511k -- 512k
Whoooohooooo!
rascal, rascal, what a cute little rascal you were. And that cutest little chin!! Your mother is beautiful and definitely looks nowhere near 72! You got great genes!
The note from the Archuletas had me teared up, especially the part about us fans “getting” what is special and unique about David. Major lump in the throat. Thank you once again, rascal, for allowing us to be a part of this show of appreciation for his family at this time of the year.
The Archuleta’s are a class act for sure. That was a very sweet act of kindness on your part too Rascal, and those here at ND who could participate as well. Kudos to all.
Rascal, your mom and my mom must have been drinking from the same water, because she is gorgeous! My mommy is 71 and she is beautiful as well. The 70’s ain’t what they use to be!
Ninaf and Happy, congrats, what a Happy (pun intended) New Year!!!