| JD's Birthday & New Years Celebration ... I want to thank all (Laura, Danny, Mark, Ed, Nancy, Doris, Charles, David, Debbie) who came to the New Year's Eve/John Denver Birthday Party at my house. We had a blast!!!! Started out as a quiet evening with Mark and Ed playing guitars together. They live close to each other and have been practicing and it shows!!! They were wonderful. Then my wild neighbors (Mike and Cynthia) came over. I had invited them to our party. They were having one of their own but all their guests partied to much during the day watching the State game and couldn't make it to the New Year's Eve Party. So they told us to come over to their house being they had all kinds of food and karaoke, plus the guys could "plug in" their guitars and they had microphones for a real concert like deal. Mike's brother/uncle came over with his guitar and jammed a little. David and Debbie had to leave early to go to another party being the social butterflies they are. I'm sure they would have had more fun if they stayed with us. So, once all of our folks showed up that we were expecting, we hit the road. I had invited one of my other neighbors over as well but they too were having a party and had invited our gang to come over. So we went caroling on New Years Eve!!! Mark and Ed led us on guitars of course and we sang about three songs before heading over to Mike and Cynthia's. That was a lot of fun. (If it wasn't so cold out I would have liked to hit a few more of the neighbors home with some song and good cheer) Once at Mike and Cynthia's house, we sang and danced and laughed and ate and drank till 2:30 in the morning. It was a far out time. Certainly a carnival like atmosphere had been established!! Not wanting to over stay our welcome we staggered across the road and continued with the music at my house until about 4 am. Ed, Mark, Nancy, Laura and Danny crashed at my place for the night and we had a nice breakfast in the morning before everyone had to head home. Sorry more of you couldn't make it, it truly was a great night. (Danny might disagree but it wasn't because of the music or company, was it Danny?!) |
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| Denver Delights ... From time to time, little things happen that remind you of John. They always make you smile ... I like to call them 'Denver Delights' ================================================================= Thanks for sending me your 'Denver Delights' ... Keep them coming and look for them in future newsletters ... Laura ================================================================= I have two "Denver Delights" to share; both involving the song "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" The first one actually goes back to this past summer, to a Lancaster Barnstormers baseball game I had attended. I was so thrilled to hear John singing "TGIACB" over the PA system. Then I heard it again. And again. I thought, "Wow! They must really like this song. Cool!" About a week later, there was an article in the sports section of our newspaper about one of the players on the team. The article stated that Number 2, Travis Hake's "theme song" was "TGIACB." The article said that Travis doesn't "walk" towards the batter box but rather, he "strolls" there. He always makes sure the moment lasts. "I like to hear the song" he said with a smile. " I like to take my time." Go Travis! The next "TGIACB" Denver Delight is actually from Ed Stowers, whom some of you may know. His youngest son is now in the Air Force and is stationed over in the Azores. Ed shared with me recently that his son, Nick, has taken over the country morning radio program on the base and his lead-in theme each morning is "TGIACB." (JD version, of course!) Go Nick! Neat how a simple little song pops up now and then. ----Pat Liddic (along with Ed Stowers) |
| Happy New Year ... Our JD Birthday Party/New Year's Eve Party was a BLAST! You can read more about what Patti had to say about the party below ... I am looking forward to all the fun times ahead of us this year ... Retreats, Earth Day, Camping, Aspen ... All the Music and Laughter! "I am looking for my Family and ALL of YOU are MINE" Here's a quick pre-view of what's in store for us already in 2006 ... *April 22 & 23 ... Earth Day Celebration at the NC Zoo, Asheboro. *April 28 -30 ... JD Retreat at Bitter Goose Lodge with the PA Friends of JD. *May/June ... NC Friends "Late Spring, Early Summer" Camp-out. *August 11 - 13 ... Persides Meteor Shower Camp-out. *October ... Trip to Aspen, Colorado. *December 31 ... JD Birthday/New Year's Eve Celebration. I hope to meet more 'NC Friends of JD' this year ... If you'd like to help with some of the events above, Please email either Laura or Patti ... Make Plans to Join Us! Send me info on any JD events in your area ... or better yet, lets plan one! ... eMail Me ... |
| Up Coming Events ... We have been invited back to Celebrate Earth Day at the NC Zoo! April 22 & 23 ... Make plans to be with us. Patti, Janice & I are working on some New Ideas for this year ... Of course we are going to be showing "The Wildlife Concert" Check out the Zoo's website for more information or contact Laura, Patti or Janice to find out how you can help. <+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+> The PA Friends of JD have invited us to their Spring Retreat at the Bitter Goose Lodge, in Cassville, PA. April 28th - 30th. Total Cost is Only $55 per person! Due to the Bitter Goose Lodge's cancellation policy, your payment in full is DUE by FEBRUARY 15th. Please send your payment BEFORE Febuary 15th to: Sue Spohn 628 Hemlock Street Pittsburgh, PA 15202 For more information email me or Sue Spohn (stay tuned for more information) |
| Visit the NC Friends of JD's Home Page for Important Links and Member Informatiion ... Past Events and Trips to Colorado ... Oh, and MORE Photos, too! |
| Virtual Book Club ... Here is a suggestion from Audrey, for a book club. Folks can recommend books to read about the environment or something related to our "cause." Who ever wishes to participate can read the book ... Then send your thoughts about the book to Laura to be included on the Virtual Book Club webpage ... where you can read each other's reviews. We can plan time to discuss the books we read at our JD events or maybe even host a book signing with the author ... The first book is David Brower's book "Let the Mountains Talk, Let the Rivers Run". John wrote the song Healing Time for David and he uses the book's title in the song. Click here to order YOUR copy from Amazon.com If anyone has any book suggestions let me know, I'll keep a list of them for future readings. |
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| Got any Ideas or Anything You Want to Share? E-mail ME......CountryRoadsNC Send me anything you would like to include in the newsletter....... Poems, JD in the News, or share a great JD moment. Peace my Friends, Laura Bollinger President, NC Friends of JD |
| We are one when dancing with the mountains, We are one when singing in the wind ... We are one when thinking of each other, More than partners, much more than pieces, more than friends. --- John Denver |
| JD on Ebay ... (over 750 JD items listed on eBay) JOHN DENVER GUITAR STYLE TAB BOOK ... Ends Feb 1st John Denver "Pop Art" by Kriz ... (42"x15") ... Ends Feb 3rd John Denver - Song's Best Friend (2005, DVD) ... Ends Feb 3rd Peace Medallion ..."War is not healthy" ... Ends Feb 3rd JOHN DENVER Unplugged Collection CD ... Ends Feb 3rd John Denver Guitar Picks Set ... Ends Feb 3rd |
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BACK HOME AGAIN Want to join our group? BACK TO THE INDEX ... Email Me ... |
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| As a dedicated Friend of John Denver, become a member of Windstar and then join OUR connection group. Help keep John's dream alive. Join TODAY! Email Laura or Patti for more information. |
| Staying Centered with Tom Crum ... A Magical Start ... As I consider this new year, a host of images pass before my eyes. A landscape silhouetted with freshly fallen snow, the first rays of sun as dawn breaks on the horizon, the blank pages of a new journal waiting to be filled - all symbols of a fresh start, new beginnings. But the image that keeps returning is the face of our youngest Siberian Husky, Magic. Every morning I begin my day with a walk to our kennel to care for our three dogs. Without a doubt, before I draw near, I hear the bang of a door as Magic senses my approach. She is just over two years old. Our other Siberians were settling into "adulthood" by two. Not Magic. She retains all the wonder and enthusiasm of a wide-eyed puppy despite matching her mother in size. Whether rain, sun, snow or sleet, she joyfully charges out to greet and run circles round me. She is ready to go, totally present, willing to play, hopeful of a walk or some other exciting event. She looks like she is smiling at me. I feel loved, appreciated, and accepted whatever my mood. Invariably, this centers and energizes me. I return inside more relaxed, aware, ready to face the day and glad that I have Magic in my life. If I could grant a wish for all of you for the new year, it would be for you to have the "Magic" in you - the energy and ability to be present every minute of 2006, to live in discovery and give those around you the gift of compassion, appreciation, and acceptance. ... Judy Warner |
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| The "Ed & Mark" Show |
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| Charles, Patti & Dick |
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| Patti Buser Vice-Prres. NC Friends of JD |
| It is time to renew our Windstar Connection Group Charter. This is something that has to be done every year to keep our Connection Group. As part of that I have to send in a current list of Connection Group Members. During the year, some people have joined Windstar and others have let their memberships expire. The following list of people are the current members of the Windstar Connection Group - Foxfire. Please let me know ... If you are a Windstar member and are not on this list ... If you are on this list and are no longer a Windstar member ... If you would like to join Windstar and the connection group ... or have questions about Windstar or the Connection Group ... e-mail Patti at ... windsongsspirit@aol.com Patti Buser Laura Bollinger Charles Paschal David Pleasants Linda Ettel Nancy Roberts Sally Sullivan Doris Lambert Sue Conklin Ben Perchik Grady Patton Mark Williams Audrey Schwank Jenny Hall |
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| Click here to read Cynthia's new Poem ... Dear John ... A John Denver Poem ... December 31,2005... by Cynthia Gullage |
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