well... do ya feel older? by appearances i wouldnt put you a day over 7.
you wear 9 years well. we need to hear about the songs you are
recording... since we cant hear them yet, how about a little insight as to the
lyrical content meaning and emotion involved when they were written. or
you could just make stuff up... write a song about the time with the midget
biker transvestite clansman in alabama and the threats he made if you didnt give
him your lunch money! ok, for the record... to the best of my knowledge,
that story never really happened and i just tried to drop something random.
if this particular event ever really happened to any of you fans and readers of
this post, my heart truly goes out to you. im just trying to get a bone
about the album here!
fim juice, dimilim!
the ben
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Wednesday, August 13 2003
Caught
Donovan singing a little impromptu set of new material at Central Station on
Monday eve. You might think you know Blue Meridian, but just wait.
The latest songs are exceptionally palatable. Downright savory! You'll want to
eat them with a fork AND a spoon. You'll want to chew them long and swallow them
slowly.
Anyone doubting a bigger and brighter future for the Blue crew obviously hasn't
heard the hot-off-the-press stuff.
On one hearing only, you'll forget everything you know and leave with the tune
in your head and the words on your tongue.
And now I'm gonna go dance with an old guy.
Because sometimes you just have to do Marcel.
Veronikaah@aol.com
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Tuesday, August 12 2003
Greetings Blue Boys and Pink (er, Blue)
girls.
There have been a lot of questions as of late about the band, the next step,
upcoming shows if any, etc.
As some of you may remember, "Minerva" wasn't delivered until nearly a
year and a half after it was originally promised.
Sometimes obstacles arise that are beyond our control. In the case of Minerva,
it was a fledgling record label that was better at taking advantage, than taking
action. For whatever reason.
I'd rather not promise what may not be delivered. So I'll just say that in the
past 6 months I've written better than 11 new songs and last Friday we began
recording them. Worst case scenario, there will be some MP3's available before
the end of the year. Best case? There will be a new full album featuring all the
members of the band. And NO, we haven't broken up. We've all been in need of
some new challenges is all. The California tour helped with that for a short
time. Right now the new songs and new direction we're taking are what's keeping
us interested. That, and your support and enthusiasm for what we do. The
"News" page has a small update (that will expand eventually). Check it
out before you log off.
To answer other questions... The Summer batch of the Helly Bock didn't turn out
as well as expected (Helly is sweet, but not that sweet) and caused us to delay
the official release of the beer. The next batch will begin fermenting once the
brewery is comfortable in their new, larger locale. Probably sometime next
month. We hope to have it on tap again at Beerfest.
We plan to book a couple of shows over the next 3 months. We hope each of you
will attend. Yes, we do.
-Donovan
Raggedstar@aol.com
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Friday, August 8 2003
cheers boys!!! yes those were the
days, goils
were goils and mens was mens!!!
so my band wee hour movie is rockin the big D and
i've written 4 brand new songs that rock balls!!!
hope to see you guys some time soon, maybe just
some bevy's and acoustic jammin or an old
meridian reunion tour...maybe we can hook up w/
the eagles!
bion-
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Friday, August 8 2003
Happy Birthday!! Thank you to Donovan,
Manny and Kevin for sharing their talents
with my project this year. I can't wait to hear what BM will bring the
world in it's 10th year.
Emily
Leadrole@aol.com
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Wednesday, August 6 2003
Happy Birthday to Blue Meridian
VmpressLestat@aol.com
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Wednesday, August 6 2003
Well, well, well
The big 09. I can remember the first time I saw you. 1999, Wills Pub.
I
was there to flirt with Kenny, but much to my surprise, there was a
fantastic band there. A guy I had met before, but never in the light I
would see him in that night. For about an hour, I forgot my first reason
for coming and started to feel a new reason. The reason was coming into my
ears, running through my blood and finally reaching my heart. My new
reason
was Blue Meridian. Happy birthday fellas, can we get another nine out of
you?
Celina
CEELEENA25@msn.com
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Wednesday, August 6 2003
wow 9 years... that's great... I've been around for 4... seems like just yesterday I saw you and Kevin playing
at Adobe Gila's. That was my first time seeing BM... well half of BM.
Mike Stark
mjs@mikestark.com
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Wednesday, August 6 2003
Greetings,
Salutations, and Happy Birthday Blue Meridian!
You're nine years old today.
I met you when you were a babe of three.
You were there at The Mill on a September Saturday night, rushing in to play the
second show and second venue of the night.
You played Talliesen and Even Now and The Verge and I Don't Wanna Talkaboutit.
I was transifixed. Spellbound. Bewitched.
You probably don't remember me.
I was the awkwardly shy chubby girl in the plain clothes sitting on a bar stool
at the back of the crowded bar. Too self-conscious to move to the front. Too
timid to even think about dancing.
Look at you now..four albums, a dozen awards, hundreds of radio spins later..
your music and your future is brighter than ever.
Look at me now.. there's nowhere else I'd choose to be but dancing right up
front.
Nine. Older like a fine fine wine and we're still entwined.
Happy Birthday.
luv vee
Veronikaah@aol.com
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Wednesday, August 6 2003
good times for 9 years... hard
one to beat. glad i had the chance to be involved for a spell. one
can only wish for such a blessing and fans like these. actually, while i
have everyones attention, keep an eye out for me to be playing in the near
distant future and throw some of the love my way! shameless plug i know,
but how often do i have the resource of such a big fan base to get on a
soap box? congrats fellers and you know aint nothin' but love from my
end!
badbeetnik1@aol.com
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Wednesday, August 6 2003
Sweet. Does this mean we're all old fuckers?
I think my syatic nerve is acting up. :)
Dave
Dave@vonray.com
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Wednesday, August 6 2003
Yeah, wow... it was 9 years ago today that I met
Kevin for the first time. He dragged his drums into my house on Washington St.
in Downtown Orlando along with Dave Rhea on bass (Vonray), & Ben Tapia on
lead guitar (Wee Hour Movie) and we jammed for 8 hours.
We played and learned about 5 songs including "Why'd She Do This To Me".
it would be 3 months and a week before our first gig. We were young, dumb
and had no idea we'd be making music together this long.
It would be at least 4 more years until the notion of even playing for more than
our friends, family and strangers who didn't flip us off (if we were lucky) even
entered our minds. Those were the days when bands didn't form to "get
signed". Those were the days.
It's amazing it's taken us this long to find our stride. More than 10 new songs
have been crafted since Minerva.
We can't wait until you hear them.
Cheers and huge thanks.
Donovan
Raggedstar@aol.com
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Tuesday, August 5 2003
just wishing u a happy bday
Herbey24@aol.com
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Thursday, July 31 2003
Hi.
Thrilled that I had a chance to catch Donovan at Underground Bluz last night
singing a couple of delicious new songs.
"Pleasance" and "California" really get under my skin. In a
good way.
To be terrificly specific, he's prolific from Atlantic to Pacific, and I ain't
speaking no hieroglyphic.
Also looking forward to the new "Song From Meat To You" in the
Spreading Cleaver Anthology.
luv vee
Veronikaah@aol.com
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Wednesday, July 30 2003
.....so, I'm at this fancy
restaurant having dinner and the table behind us is having some random
conversation when someone says "Friday at 5" . Next
thing I know everyone at the table is staring at me 'cuz I'm singin' Madeline
Zero under my breath.....and I'm reminded that, not only should I never,
ever sing in public, but, more importantly, it will be some time
before I hear it live again. I guess I'll have to make due with my CD's
for now..... Thank you all for a wonderful show at Cherry St. and
thanks to Donovan for playing my personal favorite - I didn't think I would
ever hear it live - I wasn't crying, you didn't see me crying, and you can't
prove anything......
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Sunday, July 20 2003
I like the new graphics!
_Jenn
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Friday, July 18 2003
Deanna, Lisa, Jen, Nikki, Sharyn & the silent horde.
Thanks for taking the time to write in about the show.
I speak for all of us when I say that we had a great time
and look forward to the video as well!
We'll keep you in the loop about this!
In other news, last night I performed 4 of my latest songs
at Slingapours for Amy Steinbergs birthday.
One of those weird shows. Here I am the morning after
and I'm not even sure if it took place. Ever feel like that?
Anyhow, in case I forgot. Happy birthday Amy.
Donovan
Raggedstar@aol.com
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Friday, July 18 2003
Thanks for putting on such a pleasurable
show at Cherry St. theatre--full of surprises and classic tunes. It's nice
to have the music with little distraction, all goodness no fat. I especially
liked the Kenny/Donovan harmonies, Kevin's artwork and djembe, Manny's effects
and left-handed guitaring, and the energetic bass player with the fluffy hair
(we missed Dean's parts). I read something today about Firestone being the
longest running club downtown, Blue Meridian has had the same iconic
staying power. Are you secretly amassing power from the gay community?
HA. I want to hear the new songs again. Until then take care, Sharyn
Thanks for putting on such a pleasurable
show at Cherry St. theatre--full of surprises and classic tunes. It's nice
to have the music with little distraction, all goodness no fat. I especially
liked the Kenny/Donovan harmonies, Kevin's artwork and djembe, Manny's effects
and left-handed guitaring, and the energetic bass player with the fluffy hair
(we missed Dean's parts). I read something today about Firestone being the
longest running club downtown, Blue Meridian has had the same iconic
staying power. Are you secretly amassing power from the gay community?
HA. I want to hear the new songs again. Until then take care, Sharyn
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Wednesday, July 16 2003
Once again,
I was amazed. I'm a little sad that Saturday's show might have been my
last, at least for a while. Thanks for all of the great surprises,
especially Thursday's impromptu set and the choice of songs on Saturday. I
loved every minute of it, and I can't wait to get my hands on a hard copy of the
show. I guess I'll settle for mp3s though, if that's the best I can get.
hehe :) Oh, and Helly Bock... Very good! It was my first taste
of the beer and I must say I was very pleased. It was great to see
everyone again! Hope all enjoyed the show even half as much as I did.
Thanks again for all the fun!
Nik
Herbey24@aol.com
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Tuesday, July 15 2003
Donovan:
Kick ass man! Great performance at Cherry Street!
I have never seen Blue Meridian live before...I am a newbie to the band. But I
fell in love with Minerva when my friend played it for me several months ago,
and you guys performed awesome Sat night! I am definately a huge fan!
Have a good one!
Jenn
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Monday, July 14 2003
Beautiful Thing... it's a Beautiful Thing... one
of those songs that makes you feel what you thought was gone out of your life...
it takes hold of you with its honesty... it almost brought tears to my eyes,
which is hard to do... while Nikki sat beside me with tears streaming down her
face... hope the cameras did not catch the waterworks flying... or, well
maybe it'd be better if they did. Might make for some interesting
television. Either way, it was an honor to be one of the firsts to hear
it, as well as all the other goodies (both old and new) on Saturday at Cherry
St. Theatre.
Thanks for sharing it with us and for a playing such a wonderful show!
Lisa
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Sunday, July 13 2003
Dear Blue
Views Forum -
Last night's show at Cherry Street Theater in Winter Park was truly an event.
Everyone in attendance was sumptuously entertained with rare yet well-done
performances. Fortunately, it was taped and filmed so we'll have it for
posterity and be able to tell our grandchildren that we were there on the night
when Blue Meridian and friends rocked Cherry Street.
The night began on a high note with a great little set by Kenny Beaumont from
Cider who regaled the packed theater with stories involving The Monkees, mashed
potatoes, and his backside.
Next Donovan joined Kenny for a few oldies and their voices blended like sweet
cream butter. Then Kevin joined Donovan and his technicolor guitar to hit the
drums for some old-school songs that they haven't played together on stage in
years.
Next the audience feasted on the musical delicacies of the full band when Manny
and Justin joined in. And then Dean took Justin's place.. and well..
Okay, to be honest I really can't detail the remainder of the performance
because I was dancing my ass off with the rest of the gals at the side of the
theater. I do remember hearing a lot of songs from Minerva. All crowd pleasuhs.
Oh and yes, how could I forget? Helly Bock, Blue Meridian's very own beer was
breezily served up by a very friendly lady who was happily accepting donations
in a nice large horse oats bucket.
Everyone who partook of the Helly Bock happily exclaimed upon swallowing the
first sip,
"Beer is good!"
Veronikaah@aol.com
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Sunday, July 13 2003
I'd like to take a quick moment to thank
everyone for a successful show and TV taping last night at Cherry St.
Kenny who opened the show, Inertia who handled lighting, Deanna who worked the
Helly Bock Station, Matt Glass - Brewmaster, Glenn Davis on Mandolin, Justin
O'Neill who handled bass duties in the 2nd set, of course Kevin, Manny &
Dean and the terrific crowd of amazing fans and friends.
As noted from the stage last night, Kevin's original art drumheads will be
available very soon via online auction. We think this is a very cool idea. A way
for everyone to have a shot at owning some very unique and one of a kind Blue
Meridian memrobilia and for Kevin to get his cool artwork out of his closet and
into the homes of people that will appreciate it. Watch future blueMAILS for
details on this and more.
In a couple weeks we'll be listening to the live recordings from the show, if
they came out as well as we'd hoped, there may be a live album available in the
not so distant future.
Keep your posts and support coming. It's always a blast.
-Donovan
Raggedstar@aol.com
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Thursday, July 10 2003
Okay, super Florida rock
star....let me just say this about that...it was soooo not my fault that I
fell like a domino - those were the 67 inch stripper shoes and the red wine
talking!
I do hope all is well and
everyone had a patriotic 4th. I am up to my normal mild mannered
behavior and have made such an impression that I am quite often recognized on
the street. It seems some girls just can't leave the house wearing only
panties these days! Other than that, ho hum...playing naked board games
with some neighbors, Johnny Rotten the Evil Punk Rock Kitty up in the
hizzzzous with some serious new lady friends...oh, yes...and listening to Blue
Meridian while planning my Black Cross Nurse costume to wear to the
transvestite bar down the street...it also doubles as a fancing dancing outfit
for the cute boy downstairs...please, he's smitten. Speaking of him, we
uncovered a secret trap door where we know Hoffa was buried.
Unfortunately, when we went down to excavate, I started chipping away at the
building foundation and...well...let's just say we all step lightly now.
I've really settled right
down - I have no bank account, get my paycheck cashed at Nick's Liquors -
where there is always the added entertainment of seeing a folk or two get
arrested and everyone staring and whispering "what's that little white
girl doing in here?". Ah yes, I've gotten my gang signs down pretty
well and have recognized two new colors in the neighborhood - beware the young
men in the baby blue kerchiefs - those dudes don't play!
Oh, but I miss everyone -
'specially when you do something cool like the Cherry Theater. Good
luck, I know it will be great - send me a cd of the taping or something maybe?
Okay, well I'm off and for
the moment, I have given rest to the notion of you and Joseph Marrtens coming
to Elgin and having a Showdown OVER ME!!!!! Dude, I'm still cracking
myself up - the fun never stops!
Don't hate the playa - hate the
game.
Hot
Girl Tootie O! (aka da Pill)
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Friday, June 26 2003
Thanks Donovan and Crew!
I had a wonderful weekend and it was great seeing you and all the Blue Meridian
friends and fans again. The show was incredible (I loved "Crystal
Clear") and the afterparty was a lot of fun. Feel free to send
pictures, unless they're too scandelous! hehe :) Before I go, I
especially want to thank you for sharing your new songs with me. Usually
when a song gets stuck in my head, it's not a good thing. Most likely,
it's one of those annoyingly catchy songs the radio stations overplay. But
since Sunday I've had a couple of yours spinning inside my head.
"Beautiful Thing" in particular. After reading the lyrics the
first time a few weeks ago, I knew I would love this song. But hearing the
tune with your voice and inflection set it in stone for me. I believe that
I can honestly say it is the most beautifully written song I've heard. I
know I only heard the raw, acoustic version, but even that was so moving.
Maybe there's something bittersweet in the song that tugs at a string inside.
Maybe the mix of chords evokes a certain feeling. Maybe a particular lyric
surfaces lost memories I've long since tried to bury. Whatever the reason,
it's incredible. I cannot wait to hear it again. Hopefully you'll
play it at the show on the 12th and I'll be able to hear it again soon.
Thanks again for the fun times and great music!
Nikki
Herbey24@aol.com
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Thursday, June 19 2003
Good to hear from all of you. The reports are in.. Bingo was not only a blast,
but another success. Lots of stuff coming up.
This Saturday we're back at the Social (full band) for the first time since the
CD release party for Minerva in Nov. We take the stage about 11pm. We'll be
introducing a new song called "Crystal Clear". Looking for feedback.
Next week will be another busy one. On Wednesday myself and Joseph Martens face
off at Central Station. This is gonna be a fun boxing themed night. We know in
the very least that Daniel aka Caveman, aka Carrot Muncher will me emceeing the
event. Hopefully in some retro powder Blue tuxedo (his 15 minutes of fame part
deux).
On Thursday we're performing at the Hard Rock Hotel for the Red Velvet sessions,
opening up for Rock n Roll Hall-o-Famers "The Lovin' Spoonfull". These
guys have a few more gigs under their belt than we do. Should be a classic
night.
Next Saturday the 28th we're at Pointe Orlando for some O-Rock thing. We'll be
on after dark. Pray for a cool, crisp, Summer evening (yeah, right). Visit www.Orock1059.com
to cast your advance vote for us.
Thanks mucho.
Donovan
Raggedstar@aol.com
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Thursday, June 19 2003
Hindu vs Blue? Cool. Wish I could be there for
that one!
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Thursday, June 19 2003
I wanted to let you know that I sent Minerva as a gift to
a friend in VA,
she loved it. And wanted me to tell you thank you. (weird, but ok)
Anyhow, hopefully I'll be able to get out soon to see you guys again, after this
move is complete.
Take Care,
Mary
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Wednesday, June 18 2003
heh heh... sirprize... Just want to let you know that I FINALLY had a chance to
experience Minerva, but only a couple of complete listens. I haven't been to
Orlando since moving to ATL, so I haven't gotten my copies yet. But, Minerva is
fantastic. I need to listen a few more times though. Maybe I see you In July? I
hope so...
In one of the posts a fan (Dan H) wrote: "...i can't get over how f*&^n
phenomenal the the guitar & vocal intro to Glistening sounds..."
That reminded me: What happened on December 8, 1980? Was there a wager or
soemthing? I can't recall exactly... Yeah, I like Glistening too...
Don't know why I miss you... but I do...
Brotherly Love,
GAD
Best to Veronikaah, Kevin, Manny, Dean, family, and others loyal to the cause...
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Friday, June 13 2003
Hi Donovan, It's me Daniel
(Carrot muncher).
Looks like you're keeping busy
with your band. I've been working a day job at a health food store in sunny
Daytona Beach. Haven't done a Caveman show since October and I'm itching to
get back under the hot lights and moisten some panties. Now
that I'm 7 months out of the loop, I realize what a bitchin' time I had
on stage. Thank you for the opportunity to taste my Rock & Roll
fantasy. Remember, you discovered caveman. That wouldn't have happened more
than once had it not been for your keen eye and bad taste ; ) I am
thankful for my 15 minutes, but I have 15 more in me. Let me know If you have room
in one of your showcases for a caved dweller. I'f not, then let's hang out
sometime.
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Thursday, June 12 2003
Just working, and your song crept into my head, so I thought I'd pass it on.
With this ragged star track, and this dark velveteen, and a pitch black
limousine. Do you know what I mean? YEAH (Kevin tears up a
measure)
I'll let you know before I go, I'll save some room for souvenirs. Higher
than my vertigo, I'll feel you when I disappear from this atmosphere.
-You know, that's one of my favorite songs, and it pops in my head often.
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Thursday, June 12 2003
good time tonight at central station....
the guys night concept aint so bad. maybe next time we add big boobie
girls dancing around on the bar.
one thing we can dismiss from the festivities is drunken assholes that like to
pick fights, but there isnt a story there... swear.
the ben
Badbeetnik1@aol.com
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Wednesday, June 11 2003
I'm helping
a friend move into her new house, which is desperate need of redecoration.
Today's adventure to Home Depot began in the car by deciding which cd to pop in.
After flipping through the cd case for a minute or two, we finally agree on
(Yes, I like to photograph cds on top of an old shiny silver record sleeve.)
Anyway, after driving a couple miles, we turn left onto...
We cruise down Meridian in our supercharged muscle car, singing everything from "Danielle's Bi" to
...Blue" and "Hallelujah Girl". The cd turns over to
"The Way I Feel" (one of our favorites) when we notice the....
...ahead of us. Upon closer inspection, you can see the...
...license plate quite clearly.
So there's my cute little tale of coincidence that I thought I'd share with the class.
Too bad Home Depot didn't carry any paint in Meridian Blue.
That would have been the perfect conclusion to this exciting little story.
Love always,
Nikki
Herbey24@aol.com
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Tuesday, June 10 2003
Greetings Meridiites. Lots of cool stuff going
on. First of all, check out the gigs page. It's shaping up to be an interesting
month. The next thing you won't find on the gigs page because it's not really a
BM event, but I'm hosting the thing. Tomorrow the 11th at Central Station, 5
great female performers lay the smack down and guys get deals on drinks all
night long. TO catch the cool Michelangelo inspired poster go to www.gigposters.com
and search for Amy Steinberg or Emily Stine, to name a couple. While you're
there, search for Blue Meridian. I believe there are more than 30 posters on
display there and many, many others by other groups.
After that I'm hosting a BINGO night at one-eyed Jacks. Filling in for the
vacationing Joseph Martens. If you've never been to one of these, you're missing
out on a great time. Mark your calendar for June 17. More on this in future
newsletters. After that we've got 2 great full band performances on tap.
Speaking of "on tap", the first fully commercial batch of Helly Bock
is currently fermenting at the Orlando Brewing Company. Visit the website and
learn more. It's gonna be a great time launching this beer and we're counting on
your support to make it successful. www.bluemeridian.net/hellybock
Bottoms up!
Looking forward to seeing each of you at the shows.
Donovan
Raggedstar@aol.com
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Friday, June 6 2003
I pity anyone who missed the show the other night!!! Some really awesome old school music from all the
bands. It took me a few days just to recover from my hangover! He he. What do they put in those drinks?
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Friday, June 6 2003
Hey! that's the drumhead we signed for Joel,
at the end of the California tour.! He got it framed. Aww.
Donovan
Raggedstar@aol.com
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Thursday June 5 2003
Fallen between the cushions like crumbs, oh darlin'
why?
When I see your name on the Sunnyvale couch of fame......I'll miss you baby
Much love - C
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Monday, June 2 2003
it's about time i was able to claw my way to this damn site! stoopid
technology..... hey sharyn did you go "straight from the elementary
school" to cinco de mayo? ha. k well my next post will be about the minerva
CD, since i should be receiving it any day now in the mail (cough-RYN-cough). um
yeeeahhhhhhhh
xoxo
cindy
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Friday, May 30 2003
I think it's so cool that you have your own beer!
Marshingirl@aol.com
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Monday, May 27 2003
I'm not angry!!
-Donovan
Raggedstar@aol.com
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Monday, May 27 2003
......my "bitter and angry" question has been
answered without me having to ask....the older we get, the more bad things
happen, but I think there is balance and just as many good things happen as
well.....the bad stuff makes for better songwriting.......P
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Sunday, May 26 2003
Cool posts!
I'll try to get to answers and comments without beating to badly about the bush
(those who know me, know its a hobby of mine).
Dear Niki. As far as "Guardrail" goes... most of the sour songs on
that album were written about a girl I dated awhile back that "took her
love to town" (like Ruby from the Kenny Rogers song). Well, downtown
actually. She cheated on me with someone from a different band (well, actually
that's nearly all my ex-girlfriends... now some of you might realize why I'm so
single... even if there's a ring on my finger in one or more of my promo shots,
I assure you, it's merely for decorative purposes). If you happen to see this
girl, tap her on the shoulder for me.. with a hammer. ahem. Anyhow...
Regarding July 12th....there will be much planning going into this show. It will
be taped for television. The audience will be intimate. The seats will be
reserved. It will cost a tad more than the average show, but it will be well
worth it. Expect nearly 2 hours of BM moments. Many of which you've never seen
before and will never see again. More details as the date draws nearer.
Dear "Hot Girl Tootie O".
In addition to commending you for being familiar with all 4 BM albums I want to
wish you luck on your latest adventure and suggest that in your next missive you
open up and reveal all the facts. Like the times you "fell like a
domino".
Nice use of the BLUE.
In closing, Friday night I had the pleasure of seeing Butch Walker of Marvelous
3 fame. He's a tremendous talent. Most of you probably don't recall the time he
actually opened for BM at the Sapphire Club (when the roof was intact). I also
got to spend some time in the company of one of our most underrated, cotemporary
songwriters...Brian Vanderark of "Verve Pipe" fame. He promises to
post soon with thoughts on Minerva.... by the way.. Happy Birthday THE BEN.
Until next time I've had too many beers to be private with my thoughts.
Donovan
Raggedstar@aol.com
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Saturday, May 25 2003
Once upon a time in Orlando
lived a Brave Angel.
Secretly Someone may
have thought that this girl was out of control, too wild, her words caused Division....but
she was only trying to express The Way I
Feel.
And so, the angel waited a Month
of Sundays for her Captain
Courageus to tell her she was So
Sexy Avalon and whisk her away to the Walk
Of Fame for a Month of
Sundays. Finally, the angel decided to grow up and
stop feeling like such a Madelin Zero
and write her own Spreading Clever
ending to her story.
And here she stands, on The
Verge of a life changing adventure....Glistening
in the Starlight, fear Higher
Than My Vertigo, watching the Crescent
of the moon and wondering what the future will bring...missing all of you
already.
She's
Gone. You remember and still you think...Don't
Know Why I Miss You...but you do.
Life brings special people
together for a reason. No matter how it ended, no matter where our paths
lead us from this moment - we have all shared a part of history. And it
was fun - for me..and it is all about me anyway, isn't it?
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Saturday, May 25 2003
I happen to be over on Park Ave.
today scouring Pottery Barn for sales. Shopping is my sport of choice.
He he. Anyway I popped into to Park Ave CDs and got Bleeding on the Guardrail.
YIKES!! It is great but my gosh did someone rip out your heart and do the
Mexican Hat dance on it?? Goodness sake! But I am such a sap so I love it!
I am so jealous of the way you can express your feelings and emotions into
songs. My only talent is mathematics and computers. I am such a
geek.
When are you going to know all the details on the
July performance? Its so cool. Its the day after my bday.
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Wednesday, May 21 2003
....as I unpack from one trip so
I can pack for the next, I'm waiting on my laundry, so I thought I would catch
up on the weekends e-mail....and take a minute to say hello.....and, if you're
interested, tell you of an observation I made at your show thurs.......
...you seemed - to me anyway -
to be having a lot more fun than I've ever seen you have playing
before......you don't always look like your enjoying yourself......don't take
it the wrong way - maybe it was just me...but I noticed a
difference..........it was a good thing :) Hope you had as much fun at
Wills....sorry I missed it.
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Wednesday, May 21 2003
my theme
music would be
ba-dot-to-dot..dot-to-dot. .
Or let's think ...
dot-dot-digga-doink-digga-digga-digga-doink .
Kevin
Kwkdog@aol.com
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Wednesday, May 21 2003
If even 1/2 of the people that emailed the band
cool stuff, took the time to post.
The views page would be brimming with action. It would become a hotbed... no, a
Mecca of something or another!
Just a thought.
D-van
Raggedstar@aol.com
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Friday, May 16 2003
I've been such a let down as a
fan!! I must attend a gig. (repeat 25 times for repent) I will be at Will's
tonight and I can't wait. And of course I am a true Niki and as theme
music gotta go with "Sideways Silverjet".
Niki C.
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Friday, May 16 2003
Alright I've been meaning to say something since the Cinco de Mayo show which was a lot of fun; musicians taking requests are awesome. Donovan always comes through on that one. My principal (aka boss) was in attendance, and friendly girls were serving tequila in little hats. The guys had brought a couch and living room type setup for the stage, complete with cowboy shirt hanging in readiness for dressing, so it felt as if I was in someone's cozy little living area being serenaded by Donovan and Ben. I had to leave early so I missed the other folks on the bill, but I highly recommend that Central Station gig to anyone that can catch it.
Now on this theme song question I can't really answer yet, but I can say that for some reason I came home from work today singing "I'm awkwardly hung on this lover's cross" (from "I Don't Want To Talk About It") and had to break out the Bleeding on the Guardrail CD for extended listening. Maybe that means I oughta head out to Will's.....
Happy Birthday, Jennifer. Don't know if you read this thing but Donovan can pass on my well wishes.
Love, love,
Sharyn
Sharynmg@aol.com
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Friday, May 16 2003
oh... i forgot about the theme music!
i would have to go with...heather and lace as my theme song. "im my only adversary... im my own worst enemy." nobody is kicking my ass but me these days. yeah, melancholy, but it works. and it has kind of a hard, rough, gothic sounding appeal. i hear chicks dig that!
the ben
Badbeetnik1@aol.com
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Thursday, May 15 2003
When i first
heard the title track *from the OMA cd that was bundled with the tix, I thought
the guitar layers & effects were unbelievable. Whenever i hear that track i
just get mesmerized by the depth. how long did it take for that track, is that a
style you don't prefer to venture into again, its probably the heaviest track i
ever seen come outta orlando, beyond vonra's pow and my hotel years "if i
only spoke russiian" .....i'm sure you agree
I
am drawn to the nuances of distortion pedals I
guess.
And minerva, much respect due. its, i don't know how to put it
expect to say its flowing with positive vibes, and a cleverness that is very
cool. "beyond sadness, beyond angst, beyond existentialism,
Minerva."
Dan
CynosureSojourn@aol.com
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Thursday, May 15 2003
Good update. Sounds like things are going good. - Bill S.
Hey, that was a fun newsletter, you have an impeccable way with words and wit, bravo! -Michelle
Just wondering how things are going? From the blue mail newsletter, Looks like you have a pretty busy week ahead. -Kim
It would be cool if even 1/2 the people who sent "fan mail" posted.
See you at Wills Pub tonight and happy birthday to my sweet sister Jennifer.
Donovan
Raggedstar@aol.com
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Tuesday, May 13 2003
its only a matter of time til we hear ole donovan singing the blues...
blues meridian they'll call it. he already has a fat tele... now he just needs to learn the art of making his guitar cry and he should probably have a cool hat. maybe a bowler would work for don the blues man. and he can do more and more duets with soul brother jim (aka gerber bill.) just a thought.
in the meantime you can still catch him and the band rocking out to some of the best music this town has to offer and enjoy yourselves with a nice cold one... im sure he will buy the first round if you ask nicely.
heh, heh
the ben
Badbeetnik@aol.com
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Tuesday, May 13 2003
Ha! "Na-Hoo"! The famous ending of
Juggernaut.
My theme music is usually James Bond type stuff, but if I had to pick a lyric it
might be.
"You're my blue ribbon bride - my nobel prize"
Rob
Huskerdunot@hotmail.com
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Tuesday, May 13 2003
Na-Hoo
Jphfilms@aol.com
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Monday, May 12 2003
Hmm, no entire song really fits as my "theme music" but my
"theme line" sure as hell would be "I miss my life...our life."
*Katie*
KatieF1001@aol.com
ps- good topic! these are always fun on message boards
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Monday, May 12 2003
"I can breathe a field of flowers and hold
my breath for hours, but slackers break my concentration.
Donovan
Raggedstar@aol.com
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Sunday, May 11 2003
Ok, usually I am just a lurker
but I figured if I want to be a true blue fan I'd better give some thoughts.
So if this is alright, I wanted to get everyone's input on this... If
you could pick one BM song for your personal "theme music" (like in
a movie when you walk in a room or a club), what would it be? This is a
question for the guys and fans!!!
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Wednesday, May 7 2003
Holy Smokes! You look like that Mexican
painter. Freeda Calo
She's a hot tamale. Hey, Donovan! WHen are we going to do more karaoke?
Johnny Five.
Jfive69@rollins.edu
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Wednesday, May 7 2003
The
Park Avenue CD shop on the UCF campus is located in the Student Union.
If you get lost on the way there, ask an awkward yet nice guy walking around
with his school books, and please be polite and patient.
If he doesn't know the answer, try a girl toting a bassoon.
Seriously. She'll know.
luv vee
Veronikaah@aol.com
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Wednesday, May 7 2003
Dan-
I shall attempt to answer all your questions. In order.
Blockbuster Blue Was never considered as a lead single because of how unique it
is. This for the same reason "The Final Thing" never would have been a
lead single off the first album. Glad you like it though. It is kinda snappy.
If I had to guess, I think the Kashmir show will probably air this Sunday. We
performed the week after 7Mary3 and theirs aired this past sunday. Tune in and
see if I'm correct. 10pm, WJRR 101.1 FM.
There is a Park Ave CD store on the UCF campus. I visited there myself for the
first time last weekend. I don't recall the name of the building, but it almost
resembles the food court in a mall. Cool little shop.
Both Park Ave CD locations should carry 3 of the 4 albums. The first album has
long been sold out and we have maybe 40 Brave Angels left now (or less). Get em
while you can. I dig that groove in Glistening too. I think it's also
"unique", but in a very BM way.
Keep your questions coming. What else do I have to do with my time?
Donovan
Raggedstar@aol.com
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Wednesday, May 7 2003
I like Cider. - Truman
Tjoyner@Trumanworld.com
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Wednesday, May 7 2003
Hey,
FYI "blockbuster blue" is my favorite track on Minerva and my 2 friends who got to see the band at wills found this song the one to bob their heads to the most. was there ever a thought for that to be a single?
by any chance do you know when your recorded acoustic performance from Kashmir will air? i missed the show regretfully and hope i can at least hear it air on the radio. (damn if i missed that too).
is the park avenue cd's on the UCF campus now? i couldn't find it a few weeks back (went to pick up brave angel - i can't get over how f*&^n phenomenal the the guitar & vocal intro to Glistening sounds) i should just order it online.....right?
thanks....
-dan h
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Sunday, May 4, 2003
Okay, maybe I should have said it this way instead of trying to be so damn polite.
"Thanks, Donovan, for recommending the bands. A good time was had by all.
But just so you know, Blue Meridian is so much better than Vonray and Cider!"
Nikki
Herbey24@aol.com
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Friday, May 2, 2003
Oh, Angel. Not sure why Nikki's being so
cautious. It's rock n roll after all not. We're not critiquing pottery in some
special ed. class. I've referred her to a couple of Orlando bands that have
toured up north. Namely Vonra and Cider.
Nikki, you never said they sucked, you just said YOU liked Blue Meridian
better.
You live too close to the bible belt I think. Work around the front to the
buckle. heh, heh.
Big love for our biggest fan from the North.
Donovan
Raggedstar@aol.com
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Friday, May 2, 2003
You thought that was a Comedy Night?? Jeez.
I try to do something a little different and bring a few silly musical guests in
to open the show and it's a comedy night. heh, heh. Funny stuff though I agree.
That was a bout a year ago at Dante's, if I remember correctly.
Well from what I know about the people you mentioned: Daniel lives somewhere
near the beach. Probably with his mother. Last I saw him was in February at the
Megacon. He was hanging out with 2 guys that were even geekier than him.
Daniel's an interesting cat. Somewhere on the Gallery page there's a picture of
him with a Pineapple (he doesn't just work with veggies).
Of the "Little Johnny Duo", B-boy continues to host open mic at the
Underground BLuz (where I met and found him), His Arab partner fled the area
down to South Florida owing BBoy money. I don't think they talk much any more.
One time downtown, I joined BBoy onstage and attempted the Arabs part. It
sucked. There's only one "Johnny".
Dante's closed down after New Years.
This Monday we're doing it again at Central Station. Check the poster on the
front page for the whole list, but included on the bill are 2 cats named Trevor
and Tod. They will bring with them no instruments, only their sharp wit. First
and 2nd place winners this year in the Real Radio Phillips Phile Slamfest. Strap
in.
Donovan
Raggedstar@aol.com
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Thursday, May 1, 2003
question. when i saw you at Dante's on that comdey night.....who were the guys who played all those "little johnny" songs? and does daniel still eat all those fuckin carrots? dont know why that came into my head but i remember laughing my ass off
Tory955@hotmail.com
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Wednesday, April 30, 2003
I just wanted to let know that...
I love the songs higher than my vertigo
and caption courageous... they made me cry... lol :-D
Incubusgurl690@aol.com
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Tuesday, April 29, 2003
absolutely
love the pic of you on your site advertising for May 5th!
T
- Naya2222@aol.com
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Tuesday, April 29, 2003
Bashing
the other band?? No, not at all. Sounds like you just liked Blue Meridian
better. Ever had a guy walk past you and go after another chick? That's not persecution.
That's life. It bugs me that you wouldn't reveal the bands name. Maybe Donovan
remembers who he recommended.
Angel Ramirez
ar73@mediamail.net
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Tuesday, April 29, 2003
Donovan has
recommended a couple incredible bands for me to check out lately. I saw one of
them just last night. The band was amazing, the guys were very cool, the
sound was great, and the crowd really seemed to get into it. And I know
I'm not savvy when it comes to the music industry... probably as far as
one can get from that, really. But I don't understand how this band can
have the deal, the promotion, and the RV to tour the country, and still not have
the quality music that Blue Meridian has. What part of the equation am I
missing?
Okay, wow... That really sounds like I am bashing the other band.
Either that or sucking up to you, huh? Really, I'm not... just stating my
opinion.
Anyway, thanks again, D, for recommending the shows. Good music and great
people. I just thought you should know that I walked in a Blue girl, and I
walked out a Blue girl.
Probably always will be a Blue girl. Nikki
Herbey24@aol.com
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Monday, April 21, 2003
Everytime I see Donovan with a beer in his
hand, it's usually Bud Light.
Huskerdunot@hotmail.com
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Saturday, April 19, 2003
Me thinks Blue Meridian should be sponsored by Heineken. Heineken is
definitely a ragged star fan.
Joel.Lackovich@invitrogen.com
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Friday, April 18, 2003
what more could a girl want?
to hold a longneck (beer!!),sit on a comfy leather couch, velvet curtains,
candlelight, and a "hot, "yummy" band singing and playing music to her.
..... what a great atmosphere wed. night, by far your best one yet!!
you guy's sounded perfect.
donna
ohdonna634@hotmail.com
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Thursday, April 17, 2003
Hello. A few things. First off.. thanks to
all who attended last night. Phaedra is correct. It was a terrific time.
Unfortunately it seems the show will not air this Sunday on WJRR. It seems they
are a tad behind, but it will air in the coming weeks. Check back here for
details. Also, bad news for the out of town fans. WJRR and most radio stations
are not currently streaming live audio. Apparantly the U.S. Government is
charging for this now. I Find that unusual and disturbing. In other news, the
GIGS page will be updated shortly with a few local MAY happenings. Check back.
Also... it's rumored that WTKS may begin spinning a new track off
"Minerva". This weekend be sure to call them and let them know there
are BM fans out there that are listening closely. We're hoping for Danielle's
Bi, as there's another rumor that a Tallahassee Radio station is already playing
the track.
More soon and thanks
Donovan
Raggedstar@aol.com
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Thursday, April 17, 2003
"check 'em out, you'll like 'em"........a wise man once said that
to me, and look at me now... the CD hasn't seen the jewel case since the
day I got it, and I would buy someone their own copy before letting them borrow
mine (something I've recently done, as a matter of fact)..... My first BM show
at The Social has always been my favorite, but last night....definitely
unforgettable.....
phaedra32835@yahoo.com
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Sunday, April 13, 2003
Dear
Views,
I've finally recovered from my annual spring jaunt to Florida, and I must say, I
was thrilled to take in not one, but two BM shows during the week. The
House of Blues show was a bit interesting. Great music, just not your
typical Blue Meridian crowd. But hey, I think I may have garnered a few
new fans for you that night. I think it was even better to see you guys at
Central Station, for the more intimate show. Not only did I get to soak in
some of the unrecorded songs I never get to hear, but I also met a few blue fans
I've only heard things about. Good things, of course. :)
Good luck and have fun at the Kashmir show. Sounds like it'll be the show
not to miss. Sorry I won't be able to make it back for that one - I'll be
there in spirit. Thanks again for all the fun times!
Nikki
Herbey24@aol.com
Dear
Views,
I've finally recovered from my annual spring jaunt to Florida, and I must say, I
was thrilled to take in not one, but two BM shows during the week. The
House of Blues show was a bit interesting. Great music, just not your
typical Blue Meridian crowd. But hey, I think I may have garnered a few
new fans for you that night. I think it was even better to see you guys at
Central Station, for the more intimate show. Not only did I get to soak in
some of the unrecorded songs I never get to hear, but I also met a few blue fans
I've only heard things about. Good things, of course. :)
Good luck and have fun at the Kashmir show. Sounds like it'll be the show
not to miss. Sorry I won't be able to make it back for that one - I'll be
there in spirit. Thanks again for all the fun times!
Nikki
Herbey24@aol.com
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Thursday, April 10, 2003
I spotted Donovan & Dean at the 7 Mary 3 concert last night at
Slingapours. I wanted to know if Blue Meridian was going to do their show acoustically
like the bands last night and if we could expect to hear anything new or different.
It sounds like a special show. I keep hearing about it on the radio.
Rob
Huskerdunot@hotmail.com
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Tuesday, April 8, 2003
Funny.....
Today in class., the proctor giving out our exam......
had a Blue Merid t-shirt on.
Jen Hollywood
Code313Records@aol.com
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Thursday, April 3, 2003
Yes. A caged female dorf.
oops. sorry. I actually wanna talk about something else.
Jaigermiester. It is poison. heh, heh.
Last night at the HOB show. Two drunk Jaiger Promo Girls took the liberty of handing out
dozens of free copies of Minerva to a crowd of heavy metal mongers. When asked "who
gave you
permission to liberate someone elses property"? One girl replied...
"Pumissshin"?
Anyhow. Thanks to HOB and Guitar Center for going above and beyond to right the
wrong.
Now who said you can't get a BM CD for free?
See you at Kashmir on the 16th for "discounted" copies
of Minerva. :)
Donny
Raggedstar@aol.com
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Thursday, April 3, 2003
Hey guys,
Just wanted to say it was a blast! And you guys and that gang of dorfs which
were following us on the tour are welcome back anytime! See ya'll again in
the summer for the sequel! Lets see if we can find some female dorfs though
next time!
Rock on,
Joel
Joel.Lackovich@invitrogen.com
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Saturday, March 29, 2003
You people are insane! LOL
Welcome back. Great photos. Seems I missed tons of fun.
Next time I'm taking off work and coming along. I'll carry stuff, whatever.
Looking forward to HOB.
Rob
Huskerdunot@hotmail.com
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Saturday, March 29, 2003
He lie. Me want go home with Youuu! mmmppptphht.
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Saturday, March 29, 2003
Westcoast dorfs are very difficult to capture and don't live
long in captivity. He's accustomed to miles of green hills and brisk California air. It
would be impossible for him to thrive in a muggy, bug infested climate such as Central
Florida.
Sorry, he's not for sale.
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Saturday, March 29, 2003
Is the DORF you captured in LA for sale????? I would be
willing to pay a fair price for him…..
Em.
embug123@earthlink.net
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Friday, March 28, 2003
Picked up My
Minerva last time I was in O-Town...
Good stuff as usual. I listened while I drew and the drawings came out well.
Can't belive you referenced Bucky...you giant geek.
good work, buddy!
--Dpoe
Davenpoe@aol.com
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Tuesday, March 25, 2003
.....Silly
Song....chicks dig it.....
Phaedra
phaedra32835@yahoo.com
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Tuesday, March 25, 2003
Hey I really really love the cd
i am moved
hil
Hilarydances@cs.com
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Monday, March 24, 2003
While in LA we were driving somewhere and I saw a restaurant.
It was an Asian restaurant.
The name of the Asian restaurant was "Wok of Fame"
ok.
Thank you.
Veronikaah@aol.com
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Saturday, March 22, 2003
Glad to be back. We had an amazing time. Lots of great stories.
Lots of catching up to do. Lots of fun photos. (a disc w/ over 1,000 photos will be
available to interested parties very soon. Including performance pics, candid shots and
lots of debauchery). We'll be updating the Gallery page ASAP, with some of the
highlights.
Standby for all the details... and if you read this in time. Be sure to come out
and catch our homecoming show at Wills Pub tonight. Sat, the 22nd. Also.. just
announced... Blue Meridian 8pm at House of Blues on Wed April 2nd. See gigs page for more.
Donovan
Raggedstar@aol.com
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Saturday, March 22, 2003
Hey kids. Welcome home. I'm sure it went well in Califizzy. I'm sure some people got
rocked and are now wondering why their cocks are out. (rock n roll reference, no sexual
innuendo there). Anywizay, time to get back to the fans at hand here in O-town. Um, Good
luck. Good music. Good friends. Good beer. Blah BLah Blah.
The Ben
Badbeetnik1@aol.com
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Friday, March 21, 2003
Hello..my friend & I met Donovan at Firefly last week in LA! He was
mostly
talking w/ my friend Tish :)...anyway, she let me borrow her CD,
and I am SO impressed, I am beside myself! It is amazing, your band is
unbelievable. I love it, and I'm wondering if you guys have some sort of
mailing list, AND if you know if you will be performing in LA again anytime
soon. I am so bummed that we didn't go to a show. :( And I am even MORE
bummed that she got one and not me! ;) I am going to burn
it, but I really want the lyric CD sleeve as well...anyway I wanted you guys
to know how amazing you are...I have had Captain Courageous on repeat for
two days straight!
Sincerely,
Mary
mare_girl@hotmail.com
p.s. Donovan's voice is incredible, and Manny was awesome, too..
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Friday, March 7, 2003
Well I decided to break my "no posting" strike to wish
you all the very best on your West Coast expedition….
You Guys all deserve a break…. All going to plan I hope to catch one of the
San Fran shows & if you're still
there for St. Patty's I guess I'll owe you all a Guinness (or two).….
May the luck of the Irish & Welsh be with you….
Emma.
Embug123@earthlink.net
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Friday, March 7, 2003
Dear faithful Meridi-ites.
Let me start off by saying this post follows one of the longest, wackiest and most
fun in forum history. Thanks for sending us off with a beer belly laugh. To respond to
Lisa's post. YES, Zach will be checking and laying down the rap as on the Minerva Album.
Probably at the shows on the 14th and 20th.
Thanks for all the well wishes and support. We hope to start making it out to other
states on a fairly regular basis.
For all Orlando fans, please don't forget to come out to the Wills show on the 22nd
and welcome us home. Most likely there will be no "blueMAIL" going out prior to
that performance to serve as a reminder.
Keep your eyes on the "Gallery" page soon, as it will reflect some of the
highlights of the trip.
Well wishes back at ya.
Donovan
Raggedstar@aol.com
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Friday, March 7, 2003
Dear Blue Views Forum,
Nothing good can come out of two Blue Meridian fans being snowed-in for a full
month. This is a direct result of too much alcohol and an extremely long evening
with cabin fever... not a good mixture. Anyway, we hope you have a wonderful time in
L.A. and make it a point to stop up here the next time you hit the road!
Your Ever Faithful Northern Supporters,
Mandi and Nikki
West Coast Love
The boys of Blue Meridian are headed to the west coast.
So everyone raise you glass and give them a toast.
In Cali they'll play their music and boast
and find new fans who'll write to the forum and post.
The west coasters may fall for Kevin, the drummer.
But his girlfriend would definitely say that's a bummer.
He thinks he's the shit since he drives a hummer,
though, if this gig don't pan out, he'll go back to being a plumber.
Dean will get crushed on, at least by the chicks.
An average of five or six per show he predicts.
I'm sure they'll zone out when they dream of his licks.
Until Kevin snaps 'em out of it by throwing his sticks.
The crowds will be mesmerized by Manny's skills.
Everyone from San Francisco to Beverly Hills.
With a pick as his weapon, he'll go in for the kill.
And send everyone home still feeling the chill.
If Manny doesn't kill you, give Donovan a chance.
The voice and the lyrics may induce a hypnotic trance.
You'll be hooked by his eyes, with even the slightest glance.
And I won't expand on his collection of tight and interesting pants!
Orlando will miss them, but it's time the world hears
The sound of Blue Meridian with their very own ears.
Dvan and crew will be back, so shed no more tears.
And who knows, when they play Will's they may buy a round of beer!
((**Please note that the poem was actually a collaboration between Mandi -
Mandi9133@aol.com and myself. She was either too shy or too embarrassed to claim
this as her creation, so I told her I would submit it for her. Feel free to give her
credit though, since she came up with the bulk of it. I would also like to emphasize
that it was written in a state of intoxication, and we both work with small children, so
it's far from profound. It doesn't really make sense, and we're fully aware that
Kevin isn't a plumber and probably doesn't drive a hummer. It was all in good fun
and hey, the words rhymed, okay!**))
Herbey24@aol.com
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Thursday, March 6, 2003
Hey
I just wanted to send a quick note to wish you the best on your west coast
adventures!!! Does this mean that Spreading Clever will have the full song effect
with a little Zachariah?
But be careful! Have fun and I wish you nothing but sucess in your adventure!
Lisa
lld@hotmail.com
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Wednesday, March 5, 2003
hey guys, i loved your concert, i go to every concert i get a
chance to and i really enjoy them and let me tell you guys, you put on a great show. i
loved your whole "sweat is like blood when you shake hands with it but, better
because there's no knife and no bleeding but, your some sort of spiritual brothers or
something like that." i hope to come and see your show again and sometime soon! it's
always a good time and i love to support you guys because your great at what you do and i
believe you should stick to it.
Chris Campbell
and
Sarah Hoskens
CNS614024EVER@aol.com
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Monday March 3, 2003
john lennon, paul mccartney, george harrison & ragged star
chadwickdaddyo@hotmail.com
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Monday March 3, 2003
Well, I had a grrrreeeeeeaaaatttt Blue Meridian
weekend with the show at Hard Rock and that's all that
matters, because - yes, it's true...it really IS all
about me.
Seriously, I was thinking - where else can bikers,
babes, blue wigs and boys come together and have fun
but a Blue Meridian show? And when I say boys, I mean
young boys. Specifically, 15 year old boys, who at
one point, Miss Vee had to turn to and sternly ask to
stop humping her leg.
All in all, good stuff. I got to hang out with all
you sexy guys some more and meet some new folks. Saw
some people maybe I didn't expect to see - I think
that was very cool. And if it not, the best revenge
is success, which you are!
As usual, there was no rest for the wicked Minerva
Gurlz after a show - we had to go dance our energy
away at Barbarella. I ended the evening with a full
on SuperStah! demonstration, on the floor and
everything - I'm not sure how it translated with the
blue afro. Out on the street, I tried to sell the
talented Emily Stine to some nice young men - with the
help of the Minerva Gurlz new attorney. But, Miss
Stine is far too smart and pretty for that madness.
Then I went home - alone, yes, I do that occasionally
- and hung my blue afro out to dry.
Miss Vee tells me y'all are heading out on tour
Saturday - NO! We're going to miss you!
My first thought was to play a show every night, no,
twice a night, before you left. Since that's not an
option- I gotta tell everyone out there that they
better hustle their bottoms over to Park Avenue CD's
and get the Minerva album!!!
Everyone, you know darn well you're going to need that
Spreading Clever fix and these guys aren't back until
March 22nd so buy the cd already! That way, Donovan -
you and the band can know that every night you're
gone, cd's are hitting players here and those amazing
sounds are going out to you in California - wishing
you great success on the tour and a safe journey back
home to us!
Jill the Pill
I would include a pic but they all seem to be of me
naked or kissing girls :)
breezygirl1971@yahoo.com
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Sunday March 2, 2003
I can not tell you how
impressed I am with Minerva...even though I have never heard anything I
don't like from you. You have really put your heart and soul into your
music and your talent is overwhelming. I am just really glad that I had the
privelege to know you a little over the past few years and was introduced to
the best music Orlando has ever had to offer. And I know it won't be too
much longer until I am fighting for a ticket at a sold out arena.
Take care
Janet
mahlon75@hotmail.com
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Sunday Feb 23, 2003
I’d like to add to Emily Stine’s shameless
self-promotion by saying you MUST buy her album when it’s released. I have had the
privilege of hearing track 7 and it’s is incredible. No, it’s spectacular. Wait,
make that phenomenal! Emily has a beautiful voice by adding Donovan to the mix you’ve
got some amazing musical chemistry. I was really hoping that they would have done the tune
together last night at Central but alas I was denied. Anyway, I say again, buy Emily
Stine’s album. Go see her when she performs live. Give her the same support you give
Blue Meridian. True musical talent such as hers should not be denied. Oh and another
thing, check out my photo… I’m so fuckin’ heavy metal it hurts.
Mike Stark
mjs@mikestark.com
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Saturday Feb 22, 2003
heh, heh, thanks for all the cool posts and pics. Just wanted to
set one more reminder out there about the free show at Central Station tonight and the
Hard Rock show next Saturday. It's our last local show before heading out to California.
Free tix still available. Come gets yours tonight at Central Station or fire an email at Myminerva2002@aol.com, Have fun and feel free to
laugh aloud at my pic.
D-van
Raggedstar@aol.com
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Saturday Feb 22, 2003
people have been curious as to the state of rock and where it is
headed...
well, with the new feature of the blue views forum, i can show you!
el benito
badbeetnik1@aol.com
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Friday Feb 21, 2003
Emily Stine here asking... Have you bought your copy of Minerva
yet? How about one for your mom? Or that girl you've always wanted to ask out
but weren't sure you would have anything to talk about? Buy her one, then you will
have hours and hours of endless conversation. Minerva inspires great things. It
inspired me to record my own album with much the same team including Manny on lead guitar,
Kevin on the Frying pan among other things, and Donovan Lyman as producer
extrodinaire. Also look for a song written and coperformed by Donovan as track 7 on
my new album "The Center Unfolds". I guess all of this is just to say
thanks to you guys for helping my album come together.
Emily
EmilyStineMusic@aol.com
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Thursday Feb 20, 2003
Hey Donovan & guys,
Serina here... how the heck are you? I was reading a little about your
band... hey, I didn't know you are a Hip fan! Being Canadian and all...
well, The Hip just happen to be part of my cultural heritage (or something
like that). Very cool. I went to see them when they came to HOB a few months
back. Were you there too?
I enjoyed your band's performance at Hard Rock back in December. Bias and
all - I related most to your band in terms of performance (you really have
"cool" in your blood, bro), lyrics and general musicianship. Nice teamwork
and interplay between you guys - makes for a very tight show visually and
musically. Let me know if you've got any other shows.
Gosh, didn't expect to write a book! Hope you're well.
all the best,
Serina
Singer-Songwriter
Visit the Serina Jung homepage: http://www.serinajung.com
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Thursday Feb 20, 2003
Hey, thanks for all the mighty fine posts. Some of you have some really cool things
to say.
Apologies to the remaining naysayers that don't feel there is enough
"controversy" on the board.
That the subjects are cold filtered like Miller Genuine draft....hmm...
"Blue Meridian sucks balls!!!...
Donovan is an asshole!!!!"... make you feel better? Personally, I feel like a
massive weight has been
lifted from my shoulders. heh heh....
Earlier this week "bboy" wrote
"i just yesterday epiphanized the
poetic play on colors in the lyrics. subtly,
visualization, taste; qualities that are lacking in
today's popular music".
I find this very heavy. I like it. I beleive you should review albums for some
local rag
and raise their standards of reporting. I beleive that you don't have to be
negative to be interesting.
and hey Nikki... you want another cartoon?
See you at the shows and thanks
donovan
Raggedstar@aol.com
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Thursday Feb 20, 2003
SWEET MINERVA!
I meant to tell you that I loved the little comic in the blue mail. Too cute!
:)
Now all you need is a Captain Courageous comic and you'll be all set.
Too bad I have no drawing capabilities whatsoever.
Nik
Herbey24@aol.com
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Wednesday Feb 19, 2003
I agree. Higher than My Vertigo is an amazing song. The title
alone has more craft to it than most complete songs by other bands.
I bought Minerva the night of the CD release party at the old
Sapphire and have listened to it at least 4 times a week since. Best album I've bought in
awhile. Thanks again guys.
Rob
Huskerdunot@hotmail.com
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Monday Feb 17, 2003
hey d,
just wanted to say that i've actully gotten a chance
to really listen to minerva lately and i am impressed.
it takes alot for me to get hooked on an album, im
definitely rotating M heavily.
originally i just bought it to support that band and
to have crescent on cd, and to tell the honest truth i
don't typically have an affinity for BM's type of
music.
but.. i let it rock in the jeep a few times thru and
i must say congratulations. M has earned an entry in
my all time fave list. "blockbuster blue" new
favorite song. currently "higher than my vertigo" is
growing on me. i just yesterday epiphanized the
poetic play on colors in the lyrics. subtly,
visualization, taste; qualities that are lacking in
today's popular music.
if there is justice in this world of manufactured,
clone, crap bands, minerva will get the credit it
deserves.
i know you've worked hard. and you deserve congrats
on a job well done.
-bboy
bmoney22@yahoo.com
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Monday, Feb 10, 2003
View Crew-
It looks like we weren't the only ones who had a teriffic time
on Friday. Thanks to the G-ville Girls, the Minerva Girls, The Merch Girl and all the
other girls for making it a complete success (and all the guys who brought girls). That's
funny. No, really props to everyone. The other bands, our crew and mostly Kev, Manny &
Dean for making this band worth listening to.
Things are coming together for the California shows and the GIG page will be updated very
soon with some exciting Central Florida events as well. Keep listening to WTKS, WJRR &
O-Rock for music from Minerva (oh and The Independent Bar as well)
We'll talk soon.
Donovan
Raggedstar@aol.com
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Monday, Feb 10, 2003
Dear Blue Views,
As aforementioned by some incredibly cool people, Friday night's show was fabulous and
quite well-attended. Please refer to the crowd picture.
Having handed out quite a few tickets to friends and to strangers, I was happy to be
thanked by several of them afterward for the invitation and the introduction to great
music. Blue Meridian was just as fantastic as I had promised and I love being right.
After the show, we didn't let the pleasant HOB staff tossing us out of the venue signal
the end of our evening. We headed downtown to get our groove on at Independent. (For those
who speak old-school, it's Barbarella).
Apparently our Minerva suits attracted a little bit of attention from the folks in charge
and before I knew it, I was asked to retrieve my Minerva CD from my car and then whisked
up to the DJ booth like royalty where DJ Dan told me that he would like to spin Track 3,
Danielle's Bi, for the last song of the evening. On my way back down the steep spiral
stairs from the booth, I ran into Dan's lovely girlfriend Jen who is a fan of BM as well.
I apologized for bumping into her and she said, "That's okay, you're the Blue
Meridian girl."
Awww. Membership has its privileges.
As promised, Dan spun Danielle's Bi and announced it as a groovy new Blue Meridian song.
It happened to fit right in with the format that evening. People danced, shimmied, jigged,
and gyrated. One fellow did The Twist. It was over entirely too soon.
The house lights came on and I collected my CD and hurriedly dashed out of the place, my
cape waving and flapping behind me. See, it was just a few short minutes before 3 AM...the
witching hour when The Blue Meridian Girl turns back into a hobo.
Here's to hearing Blue Meridian at venues big and small.
Lots of delicious dancing to you.
luv vee
Veronikaah@aol.com
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Monday, Feb 10, 2003
hey guys...ken pike from "the turnpike band"
here...just wanted to post a
quick one to tell you guys that we had a great time at the HOB show. i had
been told you all were one tight band so, i made our bass guitarist stick
around so i could see you all play...well, i was told right! great music (and
i mean real music with melody and good musicianship) tight players...i
completely enjoyed your set! considering the crap donovan and the band has to
take on the orlando weekly message board (you'll have to go there to see what
i mean if you don't) i believe he sets the record straight live...keep on
rockin cause i believe you have a future among all the garbage that pass's for
music now adays! i know the turnpike band would love to jam with you all
again...take it easy!
ken pike
pikeclan@atlantic.net
www.turnpikerocks.com
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Saturday, Feb 8, 2003
... my falsetto or my British accent?
Thought you sounded really great tonight.
The drive back to the greater Tuskawilla/Winter Springs Metroplex
is the perfect length for listening to Minerva. I've only heard each song one time,
and I don't know all the titles yet. So I really can't comment. But man does the
record sound good.
It takes a special kind of woman to play pro football. As my dad would say, if they told
her to
haul ass she'd have to make two trips.
Love ya, man.
-- JT
johnterry64@yahoo.com
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Saturday, Feb 8, 2003
You guys were absolutely incredible at the HOB tonight!!!! Definitely well worth the drive
from Gainesville, and believe me, we will hopefully be making that drive much more often
to see you guys play! Yeah I'm totally hooked! :) Hopefully see ya again soon!
Chrissy^v^
Crysi666@aol.com
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Saturday, Feb 8, 2003
Hi guys!
I'm so glad I took the weekend off and flew down from Indy for the show. I think I
had been going through withdrawls. You sounded amazing, the lighting was incredible,
the crowd was great. And I can finally say that I heard "Spreading Clever"
live... Even if I had to sing Zachariah's part to myself. Thanks for the
amazing night! Hope to see you again soon!
Love,
Nikki
herbey24@aol.com
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Saturday, Feb 8, 2003
another one in da books! a great show at orlandos best venue.
props to the guys from the curve for keeping the crowd alive in between 2... well... lets
just call them obscure bands. always cool to see new faces mingling with the old
faces and so on. blah blah blah.... i could keep on singing the praises of numerous
people who made tonight a success, but ill just end with a few things.
1) band energy and stage awareness was killer.
2) crowd was hype with good reason.
3) dean asked me to sing, and i love him for it!
4)sex is like a chinese dinner, it aint over til you both get your cookies.
i realize that last point didnt fit the scheme, but i thought it funny enough to share
with all the blue meridian fans of old, and to show the new fans from tonight that blue
meridian has a sense of humahhh! heh, heh
LONG LIVE THE BLUES!!!
the ben
Badbeetnik1@aol.com
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Saturday, Feb 8, 2003
Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeey!!!!!!! You guys were
soooo awesome at HOB tonite! Absolutely amazing!!!!! Definitely worth the drive from
Gainesville! My girls and I all had a total blast. Hopefully we can make it to more shows
soon! And we would LOOOOOVE for you guys to play up here in Gainesville! :) Hope to see
you again soon!
*Katie*
KatieF1001@aol.com
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Saturday, Feb 8, 2003
Just wanted to say awesome show!!! Katie introduced your music to me, so ..
even though I had never seen you guys play before tonight .. I still knew
some words!! You guys are really great and sound incredible. You are truly
unique, and that's my favorite part!! Well .. till the next show, we'll be
coming back soon to see ya perform again!!
-Crissy
iluvmymoo@hotmail.com
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Thursday, Feb 6, 2003
Just wanted to let you know I am feeling the pull more and more as the week comes
to a close but alas, I am still "going to Graceland" this weekend so I won't be
able to make the show at HOB. It is an interesting feeling that strikes me every
time you play: One of "what else could be more important than being
there?" Donovan and Ben, it was nice seeing you out the other night and I hope
my renditions of "My Minerva" were recognizable and few. Oh how I love
singing people's song to them. Have a super show tomorrow. I am with you in
spirit.
Love,
Sharyn
Sharynmg@aol.com
And Vee/D, thank you, I quit watching the news Saturday but your post (as usual) is right
on.
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Wednesday, Feb 5, 2003
Dear Blue Views,
I was growing tired of watching and reading the endless media coverage of the Columbia
disaster. I've read so many articles about heat tiles and foam pieces, nose cones and wing
fragments, that the catastrophe isn't real to me anymore.
This morning, though, I found this from the Associated Press:
"In Vernon Parish, La., a woman out walking found a small, ragged
piece of fabric with a Star of David, Sheriff Sam Craft said. The symbol,
in a circle between blue and silver bars, is the flag of the Israeli Air Force and is
presumably from the suit of Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon."
I thought it was actually a beautiful image to come out of a horrible tragedy...a Ragged
Star drifting to earth.
Peace.
luv vee
Veronikaah@aol.com
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Saturday, Feb 1, 2003
Dear Blue
Views,
On my way home the other evening, I was driving along Maitland Avenue in my usual safe way
when I saw red and blue police lights in my rear view mirror.
Then I heard, "Pull the vehicle