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We will be posting photos taken by Tom himself, or from other friends, on our web site soon!

After the group returned from Gino's East at 9PM, Tom spent a little time saying hello to some old friends. Then it was off to the Neil Diamond Games, then a party till the wee hours in Joan's room.

Lois swears she behaved up until this point despite reports to the contrary...

LATE Friday Night...

It's no secret that there are many room parties prior to the main party on Saturday night! Joan's room is one of the best places to go! Sometimes a few photos make their way to the internet. Is there evidence that Lois lost her halo way before the main event on Saturday? If you want to see the WHOLE photo-story of how Tom got Lois's halo, click on one of the photos!

SATURDAY - Before the show: Denny Diamond, who hails from Chicagoland, volunteered to entertain on Thursday night in the Atrium, and was seen walking throught the lobby on Saturday evening shortly before the party. We've heard he did a great job on Thursday night - performing for four hours! No doubt he did wonderfully on Saturday evening, as well, at one of the room parties after the main show.

After breakfast on Saturday morning, and before Brother Loves Choir Practice, some of the gang meandered around catching up with friends old and new. Some worked out in The Embassy Suites work-out room. One gal enjoyed a Starbucks ® coffee in Basil's Lounge off the main lobby. A few others sat around people-watching in the black leather couches and chairs of the main lobby. Others were seen sauntering around in their froggie bedroom slippers, frog PJs, and other leisure and fun wear.

A small group of ladies were spotted in the 24- Hour Business Center where they checked their e-mail, shared laughs and sent out reports on the party to the message board. Censored reports, of course!

Lois was STILL wearing her halo at this point!

For those of you who don't know, Lois volunteered to behave this weekend for a good cause: she is raising money for The Jennifer Diamond Foundation.
Jennifer Diamond passed away a few years ago from appendiceal cancer, and her family established the foundation for research and, hopefully, a cure.
Read more about this foundation on our links page: HERE

SATURDAY - Main party: Tom Sadge wrapped up his show at the main party at about 10:30PM.

The showstopping opening act was, of course, performed by Brother Loves' Choir. Tom entered the showroom singing "Let Me Take You In My Arms Again". This year Tom continued the tradition of singing "You Don't Bring Me Flowers", and his duet parther, who did a wonderful job, was Cathy from Cleveland. Thank you, Cathy.
And thank you to Joan and Annie for inviting Tom back. He is always SO thrilled to be a part of this special get together.

The show was held in one of the main conference rooms, Lobby level, at the Embassy Suites in Rosemont, IL.

The theme of this years Party and show was "Say Maybe". Tom spent the week prior to the show practicing three new songs. He was anxious to please the Neil Diamond fans, and we think he succeeded!

For those of you who weren't there and want to know what he was wearing.... it was his red-beaded shirt, black pants with sequined sides, and, of course, the ND boots!

Note to Lois: did you notice that his chest was a bit more buff than usual? Sure you did!

We all know Lois's weakness is a hairy, strong chest!