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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 ================================================================= On the 1st day of July, a few of us Friends of JD took a little trip to visit another Friend of JD, who can't attend any of our gatherings due to health reasons ... So, we decided to have our own little gathering at her house! The WHOLE TIME spent with her was a DENVER DELIGHT! Here's what she has to say about it ... Dear JD fans, I am one humble and grateful old lady today. July 1st, two John Denver fans, who believe in his philosophy of life, traveled 300 miles from Newport News, VA to play a private concert for me in my living room. I felt like a queen. Mark Williamson, a Real Estate Appraiser and Ed Stowers, a Military Analyst, read one of my emails to the John Denver Web Site, and asked if I would like to have them pay me a visit and sing for me. Of course my answer was "Yes"! They arrived here about 2PM and stayed until 8PM. Ed Stowers knealt down by my husband's chair and took his hand and thanked him for his 27 years spent in the Navy. It brought tears to George's eyes. He said that was the first time anyone had ever thanked him for his service. Also came Larua Bollinger and her husband Danny from North Carolina. They run an animal rescue for sick, injured or orphaned animals, birds and even snakes. Laura has the "Friends of John Denver" web page in North Carolina. She also plays guitar and sings beautifully. The rafters rang in the Bogle house with the lovely songs of my dear John Denver. A reporter, Jack Martin, came from our local paper. He admitted that he also was a John Denver fan. I am anxious to read what he writes in the paper. My nephew, Danny Bogle came and played with them. George's niece and her husband, Kate and Steve Gordon, came from Blacksburg. What does one think of people who will drive 5 hours for one old women? Personally, I think they are swell people and are the epitomy of "the John Denver Spirit" Janeth fixed a big pot of beef stew, a lot of finger food and a beautiful cake. They all seemed to enjoy it. Wish you all could have been here. We took some wonderful pictures, which I shall treasure always. I still look forward to another visit from these wonderful people in the future. Love and Peace, Parke Bogle |
| Hello NC Friends ... I seem to sing "Around and Around" a lot lately ... Time as I've known it, doesn't take much time to pass by me!!! I believe it's time to move on to another song! I'll try to avoid singing songs like "Druthers", "Day Dreams" and "Going Camping" and focus more on songs like "For You", "Friends with You" and "All of my Memories"! It will soon be time to head out to Colorado again! I've already purchased my airline tickets and the 'Tribute Concert' tickets go on sale this month ... So, the count down has begun! The Persides Meteor Showers are coming around again next month ... I'm considering camping at Hagan Stone Park, just south of Greensboro ... August 11th -13th. The 'highlight' of the meteors will fall on Friday and Saturday night this year! Let me know if you'd be interested in joining me! <+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+> Please send me any JD events in your area ... or better yet, lets plan one! ... eMail Me ... |
| News & Info from Our Members ... "Evening with John Denver" The City of Albemarle's weekly "Thursdays at the Station" will be featuring NC Friend of JD ... Rod Almond! Thursday, August 17 at 8:00pm until about 9:45 Admission is free, with donations accepted. For more information, Contact Rod or Albemarle Parks and Rec <+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+> "An Evening with Christopher Westfall " Singer/songwriter Christopher Westfall will be performing in concert at The Sawbriar Acoustic Stage in Pilot Mountain, NC on Saturday, October 21, 2006, at 8:00 PM Many of you are familiar with Christopher Westfall's work, and probably recall the wonderful concert he did several years ago for NC Friends of John Denver at Creekside Park in Archdale, NC. Chris has released a new CD entitled "I'm Coming Home" and he will be performing many of his original songs from this work, as well as some surprises that he has in store for us. This will be Chris' first North Carolina performance in several years, so I sincerely hope that all of you will turn out to support him and his wonderful music. The Sawbriar Acoustic Stage is an acoustic listening room, and wonderful coffeehouse-styled venue. The Sawbriar Acoustic Stage is alcohol and smoke free. It is located at 111 East Main Street in beautiful Pilot Mountain, NC, and is easily accessible from US Highway 52. This promises to be a magical night, with the outstanding talent and exceptional music of Christopher Westfall. Tickets are $10.00, and will be available both at the door, as well as advance sales at The Sawbriar's website soon. Doors open at 7:30 PM. I hope all the members of NC Friends of John Denver can attend, and I look forward to seeing all of you there! http://chriswestfall.com/ http://www.sawbriar.com/ <+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+> Randy Howington has returned to Western North Carolina ... and is looking forward to meeting more JD friends ... (click on Randy's name above to learn more about him) <+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+> New Faces of the NC Friends of John Denver ... click here to visit the Faces of NC Friends make sure you visit all 4 pages <+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+><+> Got any JD News or Info for the Newsletter? Send it to Me |
| 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! |
| Upcoming Denver Events ... August 12 - Hesston, PA - "Rocky Mountain High in the Alleghenies" - 3rd Annual Tribute to John Denver 6:00pm - 10:00pm at Raystown Lake in Hesston Performers will include Christopher Westfall, Tim Dabbs, Mark Cormican and others. Free, donations accepted. / spiritwsconnections@yahoo.com; http://www.geocities.com/spiritwsconnections August 17 - Albemarle, NC - "An Evening with John Denver" - featuring Rod Almond click here to contact Rod or Albemarle Parks and Rec October 11-16 ~ "Aspen in October" (click here for a complete schedule of events) October 21 - Pilot Mountain, NC - "Christopher Westfall" The Sawbriar Acoustic Stage at 8:00 PM Tickets are $10 ... www.sawbriar.com |
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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 Patti Buser President, NC Friends of JD VP, NC Friends of JD |
| Sticky summer weather always pains me ... It's like living beneath a blanket, I can't breathe. The days are like and oven, the nights forever ... Nothing to do, not much else to see. ~ ~ ~ John Denver |
| JD on Ebay ... (over 800 JD items listed on eBay) John Denver "Songs for America" CD ~NEW~ ... Ends July 30th OH GOD! George Burns, John Denver -DVD *NEW ... Ends July 29 John Denver - The Wildlife Concert BRAND NEW DVD ... Ends July 29 ALFIE THE CHRISTMAS TREE BY JOHN DENVER ... Ends July 29 JOHN DENVER - 4 OLD SONGBOOKS - 1970s ... Ends July 29 Play the Songs of John Denver - Lesson One DVD ... Ends July 28 Taylor JDCM Guitar John Denver Comm. Model. Mint ... Ends July 26 |
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| Staying Centered with Tom Crum ... A few weeks ago I was playing golf with a friend and his 12- year-old son Luke. My friend was getting increasingly irritated and angry because Luke wasn't listening to any of his "advice," choosing instead to make his own, often misinformed, golfing decisions. At one point, however, Luke turned to his father to ask what club to use. His father's terse reply was, "Do it however you want. You seem to have all the answers." My friend's response had come out of his need to be right, to make his son "pay." But he knew his response wasn't a good one. A more centered response could have resulted from practicing the Three Deep Breaths, particularly the Discovery Breath that teaches us to "Breathe in the mystery, let go of judgment." I suggested that he focus on acknowledging Luke whenever he did something well, to "catch him doing something right." Next, I encouraged him to be more gracious and helpful whenever Luke did ask for suggestions. My friend got the message, and completely changed his approach. By the end of the round, the spirit of fun and rapport had grown, the acknowledgment flowed, and the questions came more and more frequently – not just from son to dad, but also from dad to son. It turned out to be a wonderfully fun day of golf for us all. ~~~ Tom Crum |
| ~ Thank You from the North Carolina Zoo ~ On behalf of the Education Division and the Conservation Captains, please accept our sincere thanks for your participation in Earth Day 2006. This marks the 11th year we have observed Earth Day with a park-wide celebration. Each participating organization offers visitors positive ideas toward a gentler footprint upon the Earth. Though the weather was rainy, we thank you for adapting and riding out the storm with us for the full day. Please pass this along to everyone participating, especially the musicians. Your future participation is welcome. Bob Langston, North Carolina Zoo |
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| ... a very moving moment when John sang to Mardy and talked to
her about her and her husband's devotion to Alaska and the Artic ... "Arctic Dance: The Mardy Murie Story" www.arcticdance.com "A well worth film to see for anyone who cares about Alaska and the preservation of its beauty and wildlife" "Arctic Dance" The Mardy Murie Story ... is a 128 page photo-essay of Mardy's life by Charlie Craighead and Bonnie Kreps. It has been made into a movie called "Arctic Dance: The Mardy Murie Story" and it is available on DVD and is being shown on PBS Stations around the US. John Denver appears in the movie as well. John's song "A Song For All Lovers" is dedicated to Mardy and Olaus. "The Murie Center" in Moose, Wyoming continues her work. http://www.muriecenter.org |
| John's "I Want To Live" is the song on a video produced by The Wheelchair Foundation ... and is causing a real impact through the combination of the song, the words and the scenes of people regaining their lives. You can download the video from the foundation's website. http://www.wheelchairfoundation.org |
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