tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003558331120575193.post364448987702605503..comments2023-08-24T07:28:15.209-04:00Comments on ARCHIVE: The Barksdale Buzz: New Phones and Old FriendsJessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01690159972412894518noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003558331120575193.post-28073419158822978752010-01-05T12:04:58.343-05:002010-01-05T12:04:58.343-05:00Without any coaxing other than this blog, my gener...Without any coaxing other than this blog, my generous compadre Tracy Coogle--Barksdale and Theatre IV's outstanding Controller--somehow taped B. J.'s welcome message on her Blackberry and then set it up to play on my desktop. Now, when I turn on my computer, one of the icons says "BJ's Welcome Message." When I click the icon I hear B. J.'s merry voice saying: <br /><br />"You have reached the administrative offices of Theatre IV. If you know the two-digit extension of the person you wish to reach, you may dial it at any time during this message. To reach Theatre IV America, press 2. To reach Theatre IV on Tour, press 1. Or press star for a company directory. To leave a general message, press zero. Thank you for calling Theatre IV."<br /><br />Call me weird, but I'm thrilled. Many thanks, Tracy. Anyone who wants to hear a little B. J. for old time's sake, just give me a call.Bruce Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09210691426665066387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003558331120575193.post-45255029000252929752010-01-04T21:55:45.276-05:002010-01-04T21:55:45.276-05:00Oh Bruce, her voice and smile are still all over T...Oh Bruce, her voice and smile are still all over Theatre IV/Barksdale and 7 1/2...its just not on the phones. (though I was so saddened too to not hear her voice anymore) BJ herself would probably say it was about time we got a new phone system. Then she'd take you into her cozy office to let you talk about why you were sad about losing her recorded voice, because she was all heart like that.<br /><br />I'm so glad you posted this. I'm so glad she's still so present in all our hearts.Le Synge Bleuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16797650521371643399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003558331120575193.post-29867318180278838122010-01-04T20:48:40.974-05:002010-01-04T20:48:40.974-05:00As always, this is not Dave, but Holly. Someday I ...As always, this is not Dave, but Holly. Someday I will get my own Google Account. Just wanted to say that when I was a wee lass touring with TIV, BJ was always the person I spoke with when I had to call the office for something. She was unfailingly cheerful and polite and helpful and down to earth. She also always recognized me when I came down to the office in person. Back then, I barely recognized myself some days, so I appreciated her treating me in such a familiar and friendly way. Her simple kindness really made a difference in my early days in Richmond. I remember Donny as well, as a very dear and hard-working man. Such lovely and authentic people, both of them. It is sad to let that voice go Bruce, but it was also a good catalyst to bring them into our thoughts again. Thank you for that! <br /><br />- Holly T.Dave Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554650648344826824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1003558331120575193.post-14773906237872814332010-01-04T16:11:38.607-05:002010-01-04T16:11:38.607-05:00I called the offices at Theatre IV today and was r...I called the offices at Theatre IV today and was really shocked not to hear B.J.'s voice. I will miss it.....but time and technology march on...I know that. I'm glad to have been able to hear her voice for years after her passing. It was comforting. Now I'll just have to hear it in my head. Thanks for keeping it playing as long as you did.<br />JoyJoy W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14060732177669226816noreply@blogger.com