Once Upon A Time...In the land of Journey Force...

[artist4perry]

On page 3 Perry admits to biting a kitty..........



See the cool trips that the fan club put together? Darn it I was in Germany and could not go! Oh well I lived....................

The birthday is a lie...........he was born in 49'............

A4P am I reading that first scan correctly where Steve lists his shoe size as only being a 7 1/2?

Yup............... See the cool stuff we miss out on now? Lora and Cyndy made it fun!

[artist4perry]

The "Deep Groove" Christmas card...........on the inside..........

[indigo]

Thank you so much for posting those, Ginger. I like the Deep Groove Nose Letter. It's good to see he has a good sense of humor.

[artist4perry]

Thank you so much for posting those, Ginger. I like the Deep Groove Nose Letter. It's good to see he has a good sense of humor.

Not bad for a kitten puncher, huh? LOL! Lora and Cyndy gave such great interviews. I think they helped make the JF a type of family for the fans. Very personal, very fun, and it made you more connected to the music. I guess that is why I bristle up when someone gives them a hard time. No one worked harder for the fans than those two. Besides the fact they treated everyone with respect, well I guess if deserved........

I knew Lora's voice when I called, and she took care of things right away. She was funny, bright, and made you feel at ease. How many places do you go where people treat you that well? O.K. Lora I am sorry if I have embarrased you or Cyndy, or made you feel uncomfortable by saying all this. It is not my intent. I just think for all those years someone needs to appreciate what you have done. And I am sure many force members remember, and think the world of you two.

Look how great those newsletters are? Folks these are the days when computers took up rooms! Before spell check, before computer printers. Lora and Cyndy rock!

[SP Fan in Oregon]

On page 3 Perry admits to biting a kitty..........



See the cool trips that the fan club put together? Darn it I was in Germany and could not go! Oh well I lived....................

The birthday is a lie...........he was born in 49'............

I'm am just in heaven reading these fabulous newsletters. Thank you to Lora and Cyndy for their work in writing them (back in the day), and
for A4P posting them here. That San Francisco trip sounded delightful. Wouldnt it be fun to recreate parts of that trip again this year?

[donnaplease]

This is great stuff!!! Thanks for sharing it with us!!!

[perryfaithful]

Hiow nice was this? Thank you Lora and Cyndy for sticking around, keeping Journey Past alive. Please continue to share your "stuff," your memories

[walkslikealady]

Well, if he'd bite a kitty, he'd definitely punch one, wouldn't he?

Never joined any Journey fan clubs 'cause I was in my 20's by then and too old to be into that stuff.

[tbear1256]

Loved the Christmas Card!

Please keep sharing all the fond memories!

Thanks,

TV : )

[JasonD]

Loved the Christmas Card!

Please keep sharing all the fond memories!

Thanks,

TV : )

tbear1256!!!! How the hell are you? Long time no see. Welcome aboard!!!!

[portland]

Loved the Christmas Card!

Please keep sharing all the fond memories!

Thanks,

TV : )

tbear1256!!!! How the hell are you? Long time no see. Welcome aboard!!!!

I know another on from GQ land.....Hey TBear!

[Lora]

Never joined any Journey fan clubs 'cause I was in my 20's by then and too old to be into that stuff.

I've heard this many times from many people over the years and I still don't understand it. You are basically letting your age define what you do. I joined my first fan club when I was 12 (The Beatles) and I joined Journey Force at the ripe old age of 26. I have been in many fan clubs through the years and at 56, I am a card carrying member of the Vince Gill Fan Club. I enjoy showing support for my favorite artists, interacting with like-minded fans, and the other perks fan clubs offer. I don't see it as an 'age' thing at all.

[Lora]

Thank you so much for posting those, Ginger. I like the Deep Groove Nose Letter. It's good to see he has a good sense of humor.

Not bad for a kitten puncher, huh? LOL! Lora and Cyndy gave such great interviews. I think they helped make the JF a type of family for the fans. Very personal, very fun, and it made you more connected to the music. I guess that is why I bristle up when someone gives them a hard time. No one worked harder for the fans than those two. Besides the fact they treated everyone with respect, well I guess if deserved........

I knew Lora's voice when I called, and she took care of things right away. She was funny, bright, and made you feel at ease. How many places do you go where people treat you that well? O.K. Lora I am sorry if I have embarrased you or Cyndy, or made you feel uncomfortable by saying all this. It is not my intent. I just think for all those years someone needs to appreciate what you have done. And I am sure many force members remember, and think the world of you two.

Look how great those newsletters are? Folks these are the days when computers took up rooms! Before spell check, before computer printers. Lora and Cyndy rock!

Thanks for all the kind words and for sharing your collection, Ginger. Those definitely were the good ol' days. We did much of the work on typewriters - I hand-typed every, single Journey Force card. Yikes. I still remember when CP got her first Mac and I told her "those things aren't here to stay."

It's a shame the music industry has changed so much and most artists just aren't interested in taking care of their fans the way Journey did. It was a lot of work and expensive, but they built a very loyal fan base because of it.

[Babyblue]

Loved the Christmas Card!

Please keep sharing all the fond memories!

Thanks,

TV : )

I also loved my Christmas cards from the force.I still have mine.

[Deb]

Never joined any Journey fan clubs 'cause I was in my 20's by then and too old to be into that stuff.

I've heard this many times from many people over the years and I still don't understand it. You are basically letting your age define what you do. I joined my first fan club when I was 12 (The Beatles) and I joined Journey Force at the ripe old age of 26. I have been in many fan clubs through the years and at 56, I am a card carrying member of the Vince Gill Fan Club. I enjoy showing support for my favorite artists, interacting with like-minded fans, and the other perks fan clubs offer. I don't see it as an 'age' thing at all.

Fully agree! Nothing funner than rockin' out at a LIVE show with like-minded friends! You're only as old as ya feel! .

And thanks a bunch Ginger for taking the time to share some of your JF newsletters.

[walkslikealady]

I supported my favorite singers/bands by buying their records, tapes, or CD's...sometimes one of each so that's supporting them in triplicate. Before the prices got so high, I went to concerts.

[Saint John]

I supported my favorite singers/bands by buying their records, tapes, or CD's...sometimes one of each so that's supporting them in triplicate. Before the prices got so high, I went to concerts.

You wrote something completely fucking stupid (like I did a few days ago). Retract it, re-explain it or shut the fuck up. But quit coming up with dumber and dumber explanations trying to spin your way out of it.

[walkslikealady]

I supported my favorite singers/bands by buying their records, tapes, or CD's...sometimes one of each so that's supporting them in triplicate. Before the prices got so high, I went to concerts.

You wrote something completely fucking stupid (like I did a few days ago). Retract it, re-explain it or shut the fuck up. But quit coming up with dumber and dumber explanations trying to spin your way out of it.

SinJin, you should change your name 'cause you're not a "saint".

I think fan clubs are basically for kids...I joined one when I was 12. I, also, have never seen the point of asking people for their autograph and have never done it.

I don't think my opinion is stupid and I will not retract it!

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[Triple S]

I supported my favorite singers/bands by buying their records, tapes, or CD's...sometimes one of each so that's supporting them in triplicate. Before the prices got so high, I went to concerts.

You wrote something completely fucking stupid (like I did a few days ago). Retract it, re-explain it or shut the fuck up. But quit coming up with dumber and dumber explanations trying to spin your way out of it.

SinJin, you should change your name 'cause you're not a "saint".

I think fan clubs are basically for kids...I joined one when I was 12. I, also, have never seen the point of asking people for their autograph and have never done it.

I don't think my opinion is stupid and I will not retract it!

Edited for grammer

You might want to edit again for spelling

[walkslikealady]

I supported my favorite singers/bands by buying their records, tapes, or CD's...sometimes one of each so that's supporting them in triplicate. Before the prices got so high, I went to concerts.

You wrote something completely fucking stupid (like I did a few days ago). Retract it, re-explain it or shut the fuck up. But quit coming up with dumber and dumber explanations trying to spin your way out of it.

SinJin, you should change your name 'cause you're not a "saint".

I think fan clubs are basically for kids...I joined one when I was 12. I, also, have never seen the point of asking people for their autograph and have never done it.

I don't think my opinion is stupid and I will not retract it!

Edited for grammer

You might want to edit again for spelling

Proof positive that no one's perfect, isn't it?!

[Saint John]

I don't think my opinion is stupid and I will not retract it!

At one time, people didn't think the earth was round. You'll come around.

[artist4perry]

Thank you so much for posting those, Ginger. I like the Deep Groove Nose Letter. It's good to see he has a good sense of humor.

Not bad for a kitten puncher, huh? LOL! Lora and Cyndy gave such great interviews. I think they helped make the JF a type of family for the fans. Very personal, very fun, and it made you more connected to the music. I guess that is why I bristle up when someone gives them a hard time. No one worked harder for the fans than those two. Besides the fact they treated everyone with respect, well I guess if deserved........

I knew Lora's voice when I called, and she took care of things right away. She was funny, bright, and made you feel at ease. How many places do you go where people treat you that well? O.K. Lora I am sorry if I have embarrased you or Cyndy, or made you feel uncomfortable by saying all this. It is not my intent. I just think for all those years someone needs to appreciate what you have done. And I am sure many force members remember, and think the world of you two.

Look how great those newsletters are? Folks these are the days when computers took up rooms! Before spell check, before computer printers. Lora and Cyndy rock!

Thanks for all the kind words and for sharing your collection, Ginger. Those definitely were the good ol' days. We did much of the work on typewriters - I hand-typed every, single Journey Force card. Yikes. I still remember when CP got her first Mac and I told her "those things aren't here to stay."

It's a shame the music industry has changed so much and most artists just aren't interested in taking care of their fans the way Journey did. It was a lot of work and expensive, but they built a very loyal fan base because of it.

There was no parallel to the efforts the band and you guys did to make things so great for the fans! LOL! I remember you even tried to get the quilt on a news show, and the reporter stopped Tim short of talking about it. It was still in the background and that was so nice. Who has it by the way? I have been so curious..........Last I heard it was HH. I wish now I had specified it go to you two. You worked so hard to help make it happen. You deserved it most.........

[annie89509]

Hiow nice was this? Thank you Lora and Cyndy for sticking around, keeping Journey Past alive. Please continue to share your "stuff," your memories

What PF said. Love to hear all those stories with SP&Journey. My biggest regret is missing it all when I was in the prime of my life.

And, A4P, that card from SP is so cool! Love how he always signs his name -- making the top of the "S" like his nose ... with the right slashes to make a face. Just too cute.

[indigo]

Gee, Annie, after all of these years, I have never noticed that the "S" was supposed to be his nose. Thanks for pointing that out.

[annie89509]

Gee, Annie, after all of these years, I have never noticed that the "S" was supposed to be his nose. Thanks for pointing that out.

Hi, Indi ... lol ... the first time I saw how he signs his name, I fell in love with him (strictly platonic speaking, of course). Knew he had a wicked sense of humor . That is how I see it, anyway... if that's not supposed to be his face, excuse the conclusion.

[Arianddu]

Gee, Annie, after all of these years, I have never noticed that the "S" was supposed to be his nose. Thanks for pointing that out.

Hi, Indi ... lol ... the first time I saw how he signs his name, I fell in love with him (strictly platonic speaking, of course). Knew he had a wicked sense of humor . That is how I see it, anyway... if that's not supposed to be his face, excuse the conclusion.

Hey Annie, is that a proud mamma moment going on in your avatar?

[tbear1256]

Loved the Christmas Card!

Please keep sharing all the fond memories!

Thanks,

TV : )

tbear1256!!!! How the hell are you? Long time no see. Welcome aboard!!!!

I know another on from GQ land.....Hey TBear!

Gee! Thanks for noticing me you guys!!!
Great to be back with the pack!

Peace.

TV : )

[tbear1256]

Gee, Annie, after all of these years, I have never noticed that the "S" was supposed to be his nose. Thanks for pointing that out.

Hi, Indi ... lol ... the first time I saw how he signs his name, I fell in love with him (strictly platonic speaking, of course). Knew he had a wicked sense of humor . That is how I see it, anyway... if that's not supposed to be his face, excuse the conclusion.

Annie, me too! I never noticed the nose with the "S", thanks for sharing that.
That Steve, he is so funny!
Gotta Love him and we all still do, that's why we are here,right!
Perry On!!!

Peace,

TV : )

[tbear1256]

Never joined any Journey fan clubs 'cause I was in my 20's by then and too old to be into that stuff.

I've heard this many times from many people over the years and I still don't understand it. You are basically letting your age define what you do. I joined my first fan club when I was 12 (The Beatles) and I joined Journey Force at the ripe old age of 26. I have been in many fan clubs through the years and at 56, I am a card carrying member of the Vince Gill Fan Club. I enjoy showing support for my favorite artists, interacting with like-minded fans, and the other perks fan clubs offer. I don't see it as an 'age' thing at all.

Lora, I guessed I missed it too! I wished I had joined the Fan Club back in the day.
You guys seemed to have so many great memories. Please keep up the good work!
All of us who missed our chance are enjoying all the stories you are sharing.
Thanks again!

Peace.

TV : )

[artist4perry]

More Bedtime stories Miss Lora and Miss Cyndy.................... You gotta admit this is pretty pathetic.......LOL!