Hey , Clay ! I want to talk you about these pins . I know you've heard about the pins . They are everywhere . Everywhere , I tell ya . All the major boards have them . ( Heck , the Clack House alone has 4 becoss we were so 'enthusiastic' about the designs and as you might know , our 'enthusiasm' for you sometimes creates multiples . Heh . But back to the pins . Many cities and states have created their own designs . North Jersey and South Jersey each have theirs . Funny , I always thought that New Jersey was one state but I guess not . Whatevah . They love you in Jersey . Your loving Claynadians have their pins even though it is more difficult for them to see you in concert 'cause you rarely ... well , you know .. There are pins for fundraisers and professions and did I mention tours ? The Juke Box Tour is already nicely commemorated and includes one pin that opens up like a locket with the tour stops listed inside ( waves to artquest ) . There are so many unique , creative designs and you should see the ones still in the planning stages .

I mean , aren't you amazed ? Has there ever been another individual in the public eye with a gazillion pins designed just for him ? Okay , Mickey Mouse , but who else ? Really . Think about a shadowbox to hang on your wall with all the designs displayed . You could hang it in your bathroom and glance up at it from time to time to rest your eyes from reading . Hey ! Don't look surprised . I got that reading-in-the-bathroon info straight from the horse's mouth .

But I digress .... I'm coming to you for help .

This is my life: Wring hands . Deep breath . Hesitate . Wipe nose on sleeve . Click on 'Pins Pins and More Pins' thread . Read new entries . No-o-o-o ! Another pin . Nope . Not gonna buy this one . I'm strong . I do not need a " We Luv Claybee In The 100 Block of Elm Street in Ames Iowa " pin . H-m-m . Cute design though . Love that silhouette of Clay's flip flops . E-e-e-e ! I love Clay's flip flops .! Clicks Paypal .

A word from only one person would make me stop buyiing these things . That's right . You . So tell me to stop . Pul-l-e-e-e-s-s-s-e . Stop me before I buy again ! Oh , and Clay . If I don't hear anything from you I will consider it your personal permission to continue with my obsess...... uh ...I mean .... hobby . Deal ? ;-)