Lori Wattier Jepson's Comments

Michael has a milestone birthday coming up in February 2018. I ran an idea past Gail that passed with approval.
I have small cards that are 2.5X3.5. The idea for the card is not to say happy birthday, but you have room to put a few sentences to tell Michael why you love him, his music or how his music helped you in hard times. It’s should be big enough for a wallet size photo if you would like.
Then when he’s home sitting at his desk, he can pull 1 or 2 cards to read when he has the time. Our words will be with him all year.
I request a SASE, and I will send you a card. Write your note and put in your picture. When your finished, mail it back to me.
For those out of the country, I checked with my postmaster and she said you can put your own postage on the return envelope equivalent to $1.15 US.
Email me, Sally, at MYSCRTPSSN@gmail.com and I can give you an address to send your SASE (self addressed stamped envelope).
A second option that isn’t as personal, is to email me a short note and I can cut and paste it onto a card for you. I don’t want to handle pictures this way because I’m not that computer literate and don’t want to make errors with something as personal as a picture.
When all the cards are gathered, I’ll put them in some sort of decorate box. And the box of cards will be Michael’s birthday gift from us.
It might seem early, but it’s something that we can work on Now through January. I’d like to be finished by February since I would need to get a box and mail it off to Michael.
Your welcome to share my email with anyone you think may be interested in contributing to Michael’s milestone 65!
Looking forward to hearing from you,
Sally

Hi Lori, just to let you know, Gail posted 2 new concert dates in Canada!

June 3 -

Living Arts Centre

Missassauga, ON

Tickets on sale 2/18/14

http://ev10.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?groupCode=LAC&linkID=mlac&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=&format=grpMenu

June 5

Centre in the Square

Kitchener, ON

Tickets on sale 2/19/14

http://ev9.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventList?linkID=cits&groupCode=&timeDateFrom=2014-6-1-00.00.00&timeDateTo=2014-6-30-24.00.00&grandParent=

I’ll let you know if more show up, as i’m keeping everything crossed for the Montreal date to be rescheduled. Take care  sweetie. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie QC Canada :D

P.S.: Hope you're doing well, it's been a while!

Hi Lori, sorry it’s been too long sweetie. Yes I did watch DWTS and I was very moved by the duet, such a beautiful and sad song… I really don’t know who’ll win “American Idol” but I’ll be happy with the results either way because I love both singers. I wish James would have stayed on though, I thought he was the best. I’ve been okay but very busy with both the forum and my family lately. I hope you’re doing well Lori and that your part of Canada finally feels springy! We’ve been having 22-23 degree weather and not a moment too soon! My tulips have come and gone and we’re starting to smell lilac in the backyard and I love it!  Have you pre-ordered “Gems” yet? Fans have been posting live South American performances of some of the new songs on Youtube! Here’s “Love is everything”:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj5KdYNJ3_U

Here’s “Somewhere over the rainbow”:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5y6V8QiWYQU

and here’s “Pride in the name of love”:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkrNxzFILPw&feature=related

I hope you enjoy them Lori. Take good care of yourself sweetie and hope to talk again soon. Big hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada

Hi Lori, I’m glad you enjoyed “A song for mama”, it makes me cry no matter what. Sorry to hear you’ve lost your mom too. From what I understand, Michael will be singing with Delta Goodrem, an Australian singer on DWTS. Their duet on “Gems” is called “I’m not ready” and maybe that’s what they’ll be singing, we don’t know yet. Oh I’m so glad you’ve finally been able to go out! I did go on a walk with my eldest son yesterday, but we’ve had a horrid couple of weeks weather-wise here. At least, it finally made my tulips open: I have huge yellow ones and pink ones too! It’s too bad they don’t last very long… I hope the pain in your legs is getting better. At least, I think going out should pick you up and feel more energized to exercize. I’ve heard that we might get a special version of “Gems in Canada, so I’ll be keeping an eye on Amazon and keep you posted on the news. Take good care of yourself Lori and I’ll look forward to hear from you. Big hugs to you and woofs to sir Chancelot, sincerely, Sylvie in Qc xxx

Hi Lori, in response to your message, I commend you for choosing to cut out something you love.  I should cut out junk from my diet, although I am quite reasonable with it and exercize more lately. Oh, so your parents are French?  I can’t remember the last time I’ve had a drink: the strongest stuff I have is coffee! :D Oh, I thought because of your leg, you might have been on some medication. How is it this week? Better, I hope. Is the weather and winds still horrendous or is it starting to feel like spring finally? Oh wow, I didn’t know you could have your lashes and brows darkened… Dare I ask how the new hairdresser worked out? :D I must say I’m not adventurous with my hair and don’t even care that I have some silver in it now: what you see is what you get. I never want to worry about roots: to me, it’s a waste of time and money.  My hairdresser knows me and I’m out of there within 15 minutes. My eldest son’s new room is coming along nicely: we just need to clean the carpet and he should move in next week. He’ll be glad when all the work is over with! Lol Hey, another day, another challenge and as long as we’re alive,  we trek ahead: a little music for the soul and staying in touch with friends for the heart and we’ll be just fine! Take good care of yourself Lori and sir Chancelot. Big hugs, sincerely, your friend Sylvie from Qc

Hi Lori, how are you? I’m pretty good, saw both my daughters over the weekend. Oh I’m glad you like Scotty, I thought you would. I agree about the talent on AI this year: it’s gonna be a tough race. I have to say I loved Simon because he had mellowed over the years but don’t really miss him. Steven Tyler makes things interesting. He’s in Aerosmith, by the way. Last week’s AI show on Thursday with Stevie Wonder was so amazing! I’m really glad to hear your ankle and foot are doing better! Oh girl, I know what it’s like to try and be independent! Sorry you couldn’t go to church, but it’s cool that you can listen on-line. I hope for you that you can go for walks soon Lori. The thing is that we had a taste of spring and then it was taken away. When I went to my daughter’s yesterday, it was bitterly cold, -16 with wind chill factor. Well, lucky you only gained 3 lbs Lori! Lol Did you have to take a wine break because of your meds?  Well, I understand it’s not easy taking a break from things you love. No harm in venting a little. My son’s new room is coming along: the painting’s almost done and I have to work on making curtains, slowly but surely. I’ve been studying “Les misérables” for the past couple of weeks, both the book and the musical and quite enjoyed it. Well, nice talking to you too Lori, have a great week! Take care. Big hugs to you and woofs to sir Chancelot, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada

Hi Lori, it’s so wonderful to hear from you sweetheart! Yes I did get your PM, but I’m backed up with messages, because my boys have been off school for March break, so I’m catching up as fast as I can! Okay, what you need to do to know when it’s on in your area, is to check the listings on your PBS station. Now, here’s the link to find which is your PBS station and then go from there.

http://www.pbs.org/stationfinder/index.html?station=WCFE

You see, in my area, I have 2 PBS stations: one in Vermont and one in NY. I’ve “seen” the show 3 times already! The “Hitman returns” program will be aired at various times throughout the month, but if you miss it, you can buy it on CD/DVD in the store. It’s been out since last Tuesday. You see, today, Michael was taping those “in  between” segments during pledge breaks. It’s not a separate program, it’s just segments to be inserted during the show. If you look for it in the store,, it’s called “Hitman returns, David Foster & friends” and it’s sold in a CD case. I hope that helps sweetheart. I’ll write to you soon Lori, hope that helps for now. Take care. Big hugs, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada