Above:
Sue Lewis (Gary' Lewis' mom),
Wayne Helbig (Tampa) and Cindy LeMasters (Showtime bari)
Kim Hulbert
(click to see Kim ...Jan Pruitt...Connie Noble...Sandy Shelver and Darcy
Newell
(one after the other-on the same clip)
Freddie King
(click to see Fred and see link to Fred King Tribute)
Tom Felgen
(click to see Tom and wife Jane)
"A
simple thank you note seems inadequate for the integral part you played
in our recent trip to Ireland and Plymouth, England. Your willingness
to be our tour director, with no detail left to chance, was above
and beyond any of our expectations. Our accommodations were wonderful,
the venues you provided for us to share our music with the UK were
perfect. Our bus drivers and guides shared not only travel assistance,
but also colorful insight into the areas we visited. This was a delightful
experience that will live on in our photos, videos, DVD's and our
memories."
Leo, on behalf of the Rich-Tone Chorus let me say thank you to you
and your company for their help and of course their patience - your
TLC Tours are aptly named. We hope the occasion arises in the future
when we will avail ourselves of your services once more.
Jeannie
Chupac
Corresponding Secretary
Rich-Tone Chorus
4- Time Sweet Adelines International Chorus Champions
"The
October 2001 tour was a very touching and memorable experience for the
members of the River Magic Chorus. What a unique and exciting opportunity
we had to represent Sweet Adelines International as the first American
chorus to compete at the IABS convention! Thanks for the chance to make
history and to sing barbershop music to so many appreciative audiences.
We were humbled by the fact that the Irish people thought we were "brave"
for traveling after the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and were
so supportive of us with many hugs and kind words. Had it not been for
the active support of TLC Tours and Leo Larivee, we may have opted not
to travel. Thanks for a great tour and the experience of a lifetime!
Let's do it again real soon!"
Beverly Miller, Musical Director
River Magic Chorus, Sweet Adelines International
"Wow,
we had a great time! We were very pleased with the way things went and
we certainly met a lot of good folks, both Irish and tourists. We look
forward to seeing you again and the possibility of new adventures together!
Many thanks for your hard work".
Happiness
Emporium (Lead)
1975
SPEBSQSA International Quartet Champions
It
was a great trip...everyone had a good time, and many will want to travel
with us again! Thanks! If ever you need a reference, I'll be happy to
tell all about the luxurious accommodations, the fabulous sightseeing
and shopping experiences, the delicious meals, the fun and informative
tour guides, the exciting performances, and the relaxed and congenial
social interactions among the tour group and in its visits with local
barbershoppers! Couldn't have asked for more!
Donna
O'Hora
Cactus Country Chorus
"It
was great not having to worry about where to go, and what to see, since
all that was taken care of for us. This was a most memorable trip. The
fact that we were ambassadors for our Society made it even more special.In
addition,it turned out to be a great bonding experience for my chorus
members and their families - an unexpected benefit!You won't find a
more friendly and personable tour manager than Leo Larivee."
Jerry Schmidt (Musical Director)
Southerntiersmen Chorus, Binghamton, NY SPEBSQSA
"Thanks
for the fantastic time in Ireland. It was a real treat for me. Everyone
in the tour group was so friendly and certainly made us feel welcome.
And the Irish people were all so very hospitable everywhere we went.
I especially enjoyed the get-together with the children. The level of
quality that they displayed was outstanding and a great tribute to the
Irish musical heritage. It made my heart very glad to be able to share
our barbershop style of music with the kids... I also enjoyed the choruses
that were chosen to make the trip. Not only were they nice folks, the
sang very well and took their craft seriously. Cornerstone was great.
Very entertaining and really nice guys. The logistics of all the events
were flawless. Seemed to be very well thought out. I liked the completeness
of the itinerary and getting it ahead of time. Tom, our tour guide was
great. Knowledgeable, funny, caring and verypersonable. Very good at
his job. Leo, thanks again for an awesome trip. I was very glad to be
a part of it and I hope our paths cross again."
Rick Anderson
Happiness Emporium (Baritone)
1975
SPEBSQSA International Quartet Champions
"I liked best the way everything was organized and most of our
time there was utilized. Our driver, Tom, was an excellent source of
information and he made everything we saw and did very exciting. He
answered all questions very amiably and he was a very likable person.
The other drivers would have to go a long way to surpass him. The Larivee
Company went out of their way to make sure we were not only comfortable
but that anything that we would enjoy doing was in the plan. (Much singing
for example). The Tralee Festival, the Skerries interchapter and the
Westmanstown interchapter were all fantastic. It was a big thrill to
sing during Sunday's services at St. Mary's Cathedral and also to sing
at St. Patrick's Cathedral. The food was excellent as were the hotels.
The Knappouge Medieval Banquet was very impressive. I did not
enter any negative comments because I didn't feel negative about anything
on that tour. I'd like to add a note. I misplaced my Minolta camera
at the Shannon airport. After I arrived home, I sent an email off to
Leo and he immediately had them put a trace on it. Two days later, my
camera was located at the duty free counter. Leo, on his next trip,
will pick it up for me. Thanks again, Leo. I'm sure the old saying goes
for all of us from Binghamton. A GREAT TIME WAS HAD BY ALL."
George DiFulvio
Southerntiersmen Chorus
Binghamton, NY SPEBSQSA

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