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02-12-2009, 16:58 #21
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02-15-2009, 10:01 #22Moderator
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Stay strong, brother. Let me know if I can help.
Barry McConnell
We, the People are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts - not to overthrow the Constitution, but to overthrow men who pervert the Constitution. - Abraham Lincoln
The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.
- Thomas Jefferson
"That rifle on the wall of the labourer's cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." - George Orwell

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02-18-2009, 09:28 #23Moderator
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Latest update from my brother:
My thanks to everyone who helped out. You folks are the greatest.Hey Everyone,
Just a couple of quick notes on things going on this week.
First of all Thanks thanks thanks to everyone who has been just showering Sabine and I with so much love and support. All the kind words, cards, letters and heart felt hugs have been doing wonders for our spirits and hopes that this may just work out ok after all. Not to mention a little renewed faith in humanity. haha Life is really full of surprises.
We're very happy to say that we are currently just shy of HALF WAY TO OUR GOAL!!! It just amazes me what can happen when people set their minds to it. There's still a long way to go but...only half as far as there was! : )
Please continue to help spread the word, we can make this happen. We are making this happen. This is happening....
As far as my health goes...I've been feeling pretty good overall. I've had a lot of work this week and also a show coming up on Thursday that I've been trying to get ready for. It's in these times where I am made most aware of just how low my batteries really are. However I've been being really strict on my diet and have been keeping a food journal, so I'm starting to get a much better idea of just what foods my body's doing well on, and what ones to avoid. That one factor in it's self really helps keep my overall daily well being on a much more even balance. I unfortunately don't feel so good about my current treatment plan and I'm starting to make some changes. It seems like I've yet to stop the spread of the cancer but do believe we have slowed it. We've had some freak outs and some stress but most of the time our spirits are good and we're staying quite positive.
Again thanks for all the love, IT IS making a difference!
Anyway, on to the fun and festivities of the week!!!
I'm VERY happy to announce:
The Bleeder Project Live in Petaluma CA
@ Gales Central Club
This Thursday 2/19 at 8pm
I'll be doing a short(ish) set to open the show. This is my first Bleeder show since last August and most importantly since things have gotten so bad with my condition. I'm however very excited to be playing live again since everything has been all about cancer and treatments and clinics and diets and on and on! I think some good, hard, rocking the F%@# out, will do me tons of good!!! I'm gonna keep it pretty stripped down and pretty punk rock style but it will still be fun.
So be sure to be there early if you wanna rock with me. I'll be doing songs from the new CD and some older favorites too.
Also performing
Inner Orbit Machine
and With out a Thot
There's no cover but donations and merch purchases are always welcomed
UPCOMING FUNDRAISING BENEFITS
San Francisco, CA
Saturday Feb 21st :
For all you food freaks and health nuts....
A pot luck dinner and fund raising benefit based on the "Nourishing Traditions" diet and philosophy. Featuring a keynote speaker for the evening and raffle.
Here's a link to the Evite. If you're interested in going check it out so you have all the details:
http://www.evite.com/pages/<wbr>invite/viewInvite.jsp?<wbr>inviteId=UOTSRIJWRMFWELREBRVN& <wbr>li=iq&src=email
Erie, PA
Sunday Feb 22nd @ 2pm:
This looks like it's gonna be huge!!! (and we certainly hop it is)
Another 'FUN'draising Party! @ The Sacred Hearts Ushers Club, featuring Food, Drink, Music, Dancing and Karaoke!!!! Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. I understand that they have great prizes for the raffle like movie passes, free drinks at local bars, tattoos, gym memberships and tons more. Please spread the word and bring all your friends!
These are a great start !!! Way to go everyone!!! Figures this is where my friends would excel!!! hahaha!
A HUGE Thanks to everyone involved in putting these together
If you too are planning a fundraiser just let us know and we'll post it here and help you get the word out!
Well that's all for now but please continue to visit: www.gsrelieffund.synthasite.<wbr>com to keep up on all the latest and again please pass this address on to anyone you think may be either interested in the info available or making a donation. As I said we've only got about half way to go now and with your help we're gonna be just fine.
Thanks and all my love to everyone of you
Sincerely
Gabriel ScottBarry McConnell
We, the People are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts - not to overthrow the Constitution, but to overthrow men who pervert the Constitution. - Abraham Lincoln
The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.
- Thomas Jefferson
"That rifle on the wall of the labourer's cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." - George Orwell

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02-18-2009, 22:18 #24Moderator
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Yeah! Always wonderful to hear good news
Debra A. O'Leary
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02-20-2009, 10:16 #25Moderator
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Business Opportunity
James and Arlene Martell are a wonderful, caring couple I had the pleasure of meeting last year. James is an authority on Internet marketing and creating a sound, sustainable business. His approach doesn't rely on hype or the other crap you see all over your spam email. He has taught his techniques at many of the best marketing conferences.
Well, when I mentioned to James and Arlene what was going on with my brother, they immediately wanted to help. James has just started his second class on affiliate marketing. This is a 26 week course that takes you from ground zero to a solid online business. James donated a seat in his latest course to be auctioned off to help my brother's treatment fund. This course usually goes for $1,200 and sells out pretty quickly. If you or anyone you know is interested in both learning how to build a profitable Internet business and helping out a good cause, please go to the Silent Auction (second from the top). If you would like to see more about James' course, take a look here. To give you an idea of the kinds of business James teaches you how to create, here are some examples of his and his students' sites:
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http://www.winerackbutler.com/winerack.html
http://www.goldendoodletime.com/
http://halloweenalliance.com/
http://www.only-cookware.com/
http://www.babyinasling.com/Barry McConnell
We, the People are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts - not to overthrow the Constitution, but to overthrow men who pervert the Constitution. - Abraham Lincoln
The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.
- Thomas Jefferson
"That rifle on the wall of the labourer's cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." - George Orwell

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02-27-2009, 16:13 #26Moderator
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Just a reminder, the Silent Auction ends this Sunday.
Barry McConnell
We, the People are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts - not to overthrow the Constitution, but to overthrow men who pervert the Constitution. - Abraham Lincoln
The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.
- Thomas Jefferson
"That rifle on the wall of the labourer's cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." - George Orwell

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07-24-2009, 08:30 #27Moderator
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Just an update:
My brother leaves for Germany tomorrow to begin 3 months of treatment for his cancer. The doctors tell us this form of cancer can not be cured but with aggressive therapy he may be able to gain control of it and manage it in future.
I want to give my heart-felt thanks to all of you who helped him with your thoughts, prayers, and contributions. Thanks to your generosity we were able to raise the necessary funds to get him the help he needs. I owe all of you a debt that can never be fully repaid. Thank you all.Barry McConnell
We, the People are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts - not to overthrow the Constitution, but to overthrow men who pervert the Constitution. - Abraham Lincoln
The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.
- Thomas Jefferson
"That rifle on the wall of the labourer's cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." - George Orwell

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07-24-2009, 09:03 #28Administrator and Benevolent Dictator
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Best of luck to your brother and family. Lots of prayers and hoping that this new course of treatment is effective. Please keep us informed.
Robert M. Carver
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12-24-2009, 22:38 #29Moderator
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Latest Update
My brother returned from Germany in time for our sister's wedding last month. He's been busy catching up after being gone for four months. Here is his latest note:
Oh, the audio at the end is hilarious.
It has been an extremely challenging year for me in many ways, as you already know. However as we come to the close of 2009 I'm very happy to report that it all seems to have turned out quite well, when all is said and done. This time last year I was "very" sick and we really weren't sure where I'd be by this point. The truth was that it all seemed pretty grim. But miraculously we were able to raise all of the funds necessary to get to Germany for the natural cancer treatments I so desperately needed. I know I've talked with some of you about it already but for those of you who don't already know...The treatments were HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL! Not quite a complete recovery but easily a 75% improvement in my condition! I'm looking forward to getting back there when possible to pick up where we left off. I want to be sure that everyone knows...
"The natural cancer treatments can and do work. I'm living proof."
And I know, and saw so many people who were told there was no hope, who were totally turned around and doing great now. It was a truly amazing experience in so many ways. Sadly not everyone had such success and some really great people aren't here any longer to share these holidays with their friends and family. They will be sorely missed. And it honestly makes me feel all the more grateful for this opportunity to enjoy yet another festive season. (and oh I'm enjoying it! haha) Not only to be here for it but to feel great, to enjoy the company of friends, and all embrace and enjoy the season has to offer.
I feel great, I look great (so everyone says), I've nearly completed a new Cd and even have plans of returning to touring and playing live music again in the year ahead and I truly feel all the more alive with every new day now.
Things could have been "so" different. I feel genuinely blessed.
May you all be lucky enough to feel the joy and gratitude that I been lucky enough to feel for all of the magic that is really around us everywhere. (Often in some of the most unexpected, overlooked, and even nearly forgotten places.) Reach out say hello, and let those you know, love, and appreciate know it.
And...Thanks so much for all the love and support, kind energy, encouraging words and prayers that have turned what originally seemed like a horrible catastrophe in the making, in to the most inspiring and magical year of my life.
I'm grateful for all of you
May you and yours enjoy the happiest of holidays!
Love, Respect and Peace to everyone
Sincerely
Gabriel Scott
AND NOW...GIFTS FOR EVERYONE! HAHAHAHAH
Here's something I found accidentally last year about this time (when I couldn't have needed a good laugh more!). It's a recording of a writer named David Sedaris talking about the differences between christmas legends in the US and the Netherlands. It's called 6 to 8 black men. It's absolutely hilarious! (I looked it up again recently and Sabine had the idea of sharing it as a sort of holiday cyber gift. I thought it was such a great idea that I decided to do the same) May the smiles, laughter and joy this brought me, be yours and stay with you always!
Here's the link:
http://odeo.com/episodes/4475683Barry McConnell
We, the People are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts - not to overthrow the Constitution, but to overthrow men who pervert the Constitution. - Abraham Lincoln
The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government.
- Thomas Jefferson
"That rifle on the wall of the labourer's cottage or working class flat is the symbol of democracy. It is our job to see that it stays there." - George Orwell




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