February 14, 2005 - When The Valentines Kimmel Tradition Began

I think we can all remember that date - February 14, 2005. We had not seen Clay since he was in the Rose Bowl Parade on January 1. And we were ready for the drought to end!

So when it was announced that Clay would be on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Valentines Day, the Clay groups began to go crazy making plans to send him flowers, stuffed animals, balloons, and even pizza. And they sent stuff to Jimmy as well!

Can you remember Clay walking out there with a plant for Jimmy? And, of course, that did not compare with the many Valentines Day gifts for Clay!! An unbelievable amount!

Mylar Balloons...

Pizzas and balloons in the shape of a big heart...

A white teddy bear...

And flowers mixed in with all of the above...

Actually, the white teddy bear came with a gift of 3 red roses for Jimmy Kimmel. How do I know that? Well, a group that I am in gave him that gift, and the bear was brought out to Clay's chair!!

So, on this Wednesday, February 14, 2007, the Valentines Day tradition continues. Will there be as many or more gifts on stage for Clay and Jimmy? Will the number of pizzas double? Will the stuffed bear be 3 times its size this time? Will there be gifts given as donations to BAF? Tune in Wednesday night to see Aiken and Bacon celebrate another Valentines Day together. What better way to celebrate than to share the love with Clay and Jimmy in the 2nd of what is bound to be a long, long tradition!