Robbie Fairchild's new Floral Venture- Page 2

[Jarethan]

Posted: 8/9/20 at 5:16pm

i hope your birthday is not too soon.  Sucks to have a celebration that has to be so constrained.  My wife turned 70 last week; although she did get a lot of cards and more flowers than she expected, it was not the same as it would have been a year ago...since we did not venture North this summer (why fly or drive 1,500 miles if you are still going to quarantine?), no close friends or family were around even for a socially distanced celebration.

Happy 75th, whenever it is.

PS -- to the person with the snarky comment re the arrangements, i think you are just looking for somethings to look down on...they looked beautiful to me, and different.

[SmoothLover]

Posted: 8/10/20 at 2:38am

I just saw a news segment on gig jobs and how some people are now weaving three or 4 together to make ends meet. Covid is making people think outside the box.....the thread seems to be working for people with money....Robbie probably doesn’t need the money....he is just making lemonade out of a lemon....

[Dollypop]

Posted: 8/10/20 at 4:37pm

Jarethan said: "i hope your birthday is not too soon. Sucks to have a celebration that has to be so constrained. My wife turned 70 last week; although she did get a lot of cards and more flowers than she expected, it was not the same as it would have been a year ago...since we did not venture North this summer (why fly or drive 1,500 miles if you are still going to quarantine?), no close friends or family were around even for a socially distanced celebration.

Happy 75th, whenever it is.

PS -- to the person with the snarky comment re the arrangements, i think you are just looking for somethingsto look down on...they looked beautiful to me, and different."

 

Thank you for the birthday sentiments but # 75 is a way off yet. I was advised to start the planning early and I'm glad I did. It's like preparing a wedding reception. 

Already I've hit a glitch with the venue. My original choice was a religious retreat house (Don't laugh, the facility was exceptional and out-of-town guests would have excellent overnight accommodations if they chose). However, the center abruptly closed after many, many years.

My second choice is smaller and that limits the guest list and might not allow for live performances. With all my theater friends, we'd certainly want to have them perform a number or two. I might have this restaurant cater the party at another location but no one is willing to prepare roast suckling pigs with chestnut and oyster dressing for a large crowd.

Flowers are taken care of, but I still haven't found a bakery that is willing to make a cake that looks like a "Holy Caboose". And I'm searching for a costume shop that is willing to make ribbons down their backs for all my female guests. Of course, the goody bag will include chocolate covered peanuts--unshelled.

I'm really glad I'm getting a head start on this project.

 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 8/10/20 at 6:23pm

SmoothLover said: "I just saw a news segment on gig jobs and how some people are now weaving three or 4 together to make ends meet. Covid is making people think outside the box.....the thread seems to be working for people with money....Robbie probably doesn’t need the money....he is just making lemonade out of a lemon...."

"Robbie probably doesn't need the money."  These are difficult times for those in the entertainment industry.  Your comment is ridiculous.

 

 

 

 

[ColorTheHours048]

Posted: 8/10/20 at 8:40pm

The company’s name is boo•kay and it looks like a few others have joined him creating and delivering arrangements over the last week.

I got a small arrangement from them for my husband a couple weeks ago. It was really beautiful and Robbie was very friendly. I don’t buy a lot of arrangements or have a need for anything larger scale than a birthday bouquet, but I would highly recommend if I knew someone looking for a florist with a personal touch.

[Jarethan]

Posted: 8/10/20 at 8:43pm

Dollypop said: "Jarethan said: "i hope your birthday is not too soon. Sucks to have a celebration that has to be so constrained. My wife turned 70 last week; although she did get a lot of cards and more flowers than she expected, it was not the same as it would have been a year ago...since we did not venture North this summer (why fly or drive 1,500 miles if you are still going to quarantine?), no close friends or family were around even for a socially distanced celebration.

Happy 75th, whenever it is.

PS -- to the person with the snarky comment re the arrangements, i think you are just looking for somethingsto look down on...they looked beautiful to me, and different."



Thank you for the birthday sentiments but # 75 is a way off yet. I was advised to start the planning early and I'm glad I did. It's like preparing a wedding reception.

Already I've hit a glitch with the venue. My original choice was a religious retreat house (Don't laugh, the facility was exceptional and out-of-town guests would have excellent overnight accommodations if they chose). However, the center abruptly closed after many, many years.

My second choice is smaller and that limits the guest list and might not allow for live performances. With all my theater friends, we'd certainly want to have them perform a number or two. I might have this restaurant cater the party at another location but no one is willing to prepare roast suckling pigs with chestnut and oyster dressing for a large crowd.

Flowers are taken care of, but I still haven't found a bakery that is willing to make a cake that looks like a "Holy Caboose". And I'm searching for a costume shop that is willing to make ribbons down their backs for all my female guests. Of course, the goodybag will include chocolate covered peanuts--unshelled.

I'm really glad I'm getting a head start on this project.

Sounds like the makings for a very memorable event...and half the fun is in the planning!!

 

[SmoothLover]

Posted: 8/11/20 at 8:37pm

Patti LuPone FANatic said: "SmoothLover said: "I just saw a news segment on gig jobs and how some people are now weaving three or 4 together to make ends meet. Covid is making people think outside the box.....the thread seems to be working for people with money....Robbie probably doesn’t need the money....he is just making lemonade out of a lemon...."

"Robbie probably doesn't need the money." These are difficult times for those in the entertainment industry. Your comment is ridiculous.

And your verbiage is full of self loathing. Robbie has been paid very well over the years not to mention what he was paid for Cats. Known for his good sense, I am sure money was invested wisely. My comment was not flippant. I just think Robbie’s Floral Venture is out of love and not desperation.






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Updated On: 8/11/20 at 08:37 PM

[Robbie2]

Posted: 8/11/20 at 11:40pm

He's a sweetheart and just did this short film:

In This Life

This beautifully produced film illustrates the five stages of grief through dance, narrative scenes and performance art, conveying the complexity of loss in the often wordless way it impacts all our lives. It stars Robbie Fairchild and features his choreography along with that of James Alsop, Warren Craft, Andrea Miller and Christopher Wheeldon

    : https://allarts.org/programs/all-arts-performance-selects/in-this-life-emkiqo/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=pdsocial&utm_term=FL&utm_campaign=allartsinthislifestreaming&fbclid=IwAR0o3CRTgzCOYRpEtoPYC1tLYiDKc3NwFeOr6NZap3FcD5TLY25cv1w70fE

[MBFan]

Posted: 12/4/20 at 11:23pm

It was cool to see him on Kelly Clarkson's show today. Good luck to him!