Brainstorming for our Michael's birthday

Hi everyone, well this is my first attempt at starting a discussion so hope I’m doing this right... :D . A couple of weeks ago, I asked Gail when she thought would be a proper time to start thinking of what we fans want to do for our Michael’s 60^th birthday. She said she was out of ideas, but suggested I’d start a thread asking fans for suggestions. I figure we have exactly 4 months, starting today, to come up with something fun and get mobilised to achieve it. I’m no organizer, I just thought we could share ideas so let’s put our heads together and see what we can come up with! :D Take care and hugs to all, sincerely, Sylvie from Canada J

*The 2 most popular suggestions so far are:

- individual donations to michaelboltoncharities.com, mentionning they are made in honor of Michael’s birthday, of any amount you feel comfortable with.

-a collective wall-hanging made from personalized fabric squares sent by fans that will be stitched together. The 4 inch/10 cm squares (with small blank margin) only need have your signature and location but can be crafty as you are able. For

more info, ask here, or PM either me, or Amie Angeli who will be doing the stitching and presenting the finished product to our Michael.

**Note: The final deadline for recieving fabric squares is February 15th, so you don't have much time left. :D

**It would also mean a lot to Michael if fans donate to the Red Cross for victims of hurricane Sandy at:

www.redcross.org/

then E-mail Gail at boltoninfo@aol.com with your name and location, so she can add them to the MBC donors list.

**If you feel strongly about sending Michael a card or personal gift, you may send it to:

Michael Bolton

c/o Michael Bolton Charities

P.O. Box 936

Branford, CT 06405

U.S.A.

*Note that the deadline for recieving cards and presents is February 20th 2013, whether you send them to either Gail or Michael Bolton Charities.

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Permalink Reply by Gail on February 27, 2013 at 3:06pm

I think eventually we may get some pictures posted from Michael. He says he is going to send some pics to post. Hopefully sometime today but if not very soon. Gail

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Permalink Reply by sylvie boisvert on February 27, 2013 at 3:53pm

Hi Gail and everyone, Katia just posted this in the "Happy birthday" thread, but I thought it belonged here too. This is the video Ruki posted on Facebook of the presentation of Michael's cake:

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10151293455026301

I'm guessing she made it public because I have access, thank goodness! :D Everyone enjoy! Take care and hugs to all, sincerely, Sylvie Qc Canada

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Permalink Reply by sylvia doughty on February 27, 2013 at 5:05pm

Thanks Sylvie and Katia again and that was where I got the picture from that I put in Tour thread because I couldn't capture link to bring over for it didn't work when I put it on thread and it is great hearing it all.....the buzz sounds wonderful !!! :) Ruki did put it out to the public that was why I brought picture over because she had put the other pictures of Michael at the dining table out to the public too.....always check that to make sure !!! :) It is great to hear Michael shouting out his "thank you" and think too for a couple of seconds he was thrown off guard for he couldn't stand still and the hand was up and down to his face as everybody was singing "Happy Birthday" as though he didn't know quite where to put himself and when he applauded the audience and then he turns and applauds the band and at that point you can see his face and there is a huge smile on it.....lovely little video of the event !!! :)

Sylvia. Your wee Scottish friend.

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Permalink Reply by sylvie boisvert on February 27, 2013 at 7:41pm

Aww thanks for the video description Sylvia... Isn't it funny how Michael always tries to divert attention from himself and always says "we" or "us"? I'm thinking: dude, this is your day, enjoy one moment of basking in something that's just yours! Now I can't wait for a description of the cake when we get Tami's pics. Thanks again Sylvia, take care. Hugs, sincerely, Sylvie Qc Canada :D

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Permalink Reply by robin rehder on February 28, 2013 at 1:17am

Neat Michael could have pics of the birthday concert.

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Permalink Reply by robin rehder on February 28, 2013 at 1:22am

Wouldn't that be cool if there were CD & book signings after each concert? Thanks for all descriptions.

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Permalink Reply by Silvy on February 27, 2013 at 7:42pm

uauu fantastic, I could see the video!

I couldn't understand what M. said, but it's great!

thanks girls

Silvy

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Permalink Reply by 0pwxwvug15cbo on February 27, 2013 at 9:07pm

Thank you Katia and Sylvia very much for the link!!

Hugs,

Kathy T. :-)

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Permalink Reply by robin rehder on February 28, 2013 at 1:09am

Loved the video too. Felt like I was there. Loved how the band played "Happy birthday." I'm sure Tami will come ou here when she can to describe the cake.