I am starting this page of thanks with the two people I have MOST to thank - my family! Bob is a wonderful support, has many creative contributions and the hardware/software person that helps keep this all together. My son, well he has w*rked VERY hard on this song too. It is a LOT of w*rk for a kidlette to hang out at the printers, at the recording studio or errands like that. He even has made his OWN music tape, complete with a hand done jcard! What a guy! THANK YOU both! I love you very much!
This "Thank You" list grows bigger EVERY day! It warms me through and through to see people extend themselves in such a positive way to send this song out to the four corners of the world! This fiery love song is dedicated to all the hearts that have been touched by the magic of the internet. THANKS for the inspiration and thanks to ALL who have been sharing their romantic stories with me to put on the page.
Samela has been instrumental in giving me the confidence to follow these "uncharted waters" for me. She has such a gift with words and her review touched me deeply!
Christuna has been incredible with his html wizardry, cleverness and support. He helps proof, and even created forms and scripts for me. He has finally been honored a bit by a piece written about him in WEBSITE newstand magazine! He deserves LOTS of thanks from the cyber community and he sure has MINE!
Martikins and Calthom have been wonderful and Marti may be one of the strongest networkers I have ever met. Calthom must have worked a million hours Martha has been absolutely wonderful! She has been known to jot me an email in the middle of the night with some great idea that might help! Ulana and Lois and the whole PNW gang for getting involved!
Bev Jacobs, owner of Lake Oswego Montesori. Bev is an inspiring woman who has been instrumental in hooking me up with musical and media contacts in the community. She has arranged for catered desserts for 200 + for the party through PIECE OF CAKE Caterers.Marilyn DeBault is the owner of the company and the creator of those *sinful* desserts.
Joan Banks, Manager with Neighborhood House at the Multnomah Art Center, has volunteered her time to be *staff* for the party and at no charge.
Sarah Zarghami for taking my design and tweaking it to make it more of what I wanted.
Jason Heald for taking the time during his major PhD. comps in music composition to add instruments to my song in a way that made me fall in love with it.
Eric Dash
for referring me to Jason and being a wonderful support! He does delightful and original children's music.
Anne Weiss for her wonderful energy and her throaty, sexy voice that enhanced the song so much.
Jude
has helped keep me on track. She is the one who referred me to Anne Weiss and for that I am especially grateful! She came up with quite a saucy review that I enjoyed and also made me blush! =)
HEVANET my generous provider, has been tremendous support to me! From answering my questions to sending good business my way. I value each and every one there and cannot say enough good things about them in the community!
Northwestern, INC. have been wonderful in getting the tapes done. Kathy, Scott and James specifically! Thanks!
Rabbi Gary Schoenberg and Rabbi Laurie Ruttenburg, always a support (even willing to WALK to the party on Shabbat), they have been networking in my behalf!
Fleep for taking his *hosting skills at Talk City and using them at the online party along with Mummaj, Rev, and Bubbles.
Clark Salisbury and Sonja Kaazen, old and dear friends who have a music studio and they are musicians themselves. They get extra thanks for not laughing at this crazy scheme of mine. Clark also cut two CD's for me that made if feel SO official! =)
Ed Ingham for his computer help with an animation program! And signs to interpret my song.
Galen at Rainbow Recording for his helpful mixing.
Eddie at YAHOO NET EVENTS for not only listing the party, but for the K{}{}L shades!
Cindy and Stacy for their help with the postcards and the business cards! THANKS!
Michael Demmers for being a good sounding board (no pun intended) and NOT being an alien. =)
Arap in Turkey, TJALLEX in Denmark,SLOTH and CLIO in Finland, SALINE in Australia, Sesqui in Canada, PMA in Switzerland and JD, in Israel, have all generously offered to help get the song released in their various countries &/or help with resources and contacts.
In some cases, it is w*rking. In other places, it is not happening as easily or quickly. In spite of the outcome of whether or not the song gets airplay, it is the JOURNEY that is the most important to me. Each person has given of themselves and THAT is the best gift of all to me!
A special *thanks* also to all of my friends for listening to me go on like an excited child at times.
