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Stand Up and Shout

Just got in from Ronnie James Dio's memorial. Didn't know what to expect as I don't as a general rule do funerals. Too much sadness. Too much grief. I was one of the 200 or so that got wristbands to be inside. There were flowers every where and pictures of Ronnie. They had a table with a huge banner and sharpies so people could leave their thoughts. Rush and Motorhead and the Hear N Aid project was played as people filled in. What was unexpected was the red rose draped coffin that held DIO. So kids as young as 7 and as old as 70 could pay their respect. They came in basi black. They came in Dio t-shirts. In ripped jeans and sliced shirts. The 80s called and wants its clothes back. Along the rear of the hall and on stage were banners fans had made through out the years. One from Brazil. Ireland. Wendy and family along with close friends were in the front rows. But as Big Scott or Turbo says... (Sic)" Ronnie thought of you as his equal...right by his side". Scott Wa

3 Countries 3 Days 3 Hundred Euros

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Where is your erstwhile Traveler off to now? 3 Countries 3 Days 3 Hundred Euros!!! I polled my family and friends a month ago when I had this brilliant idea. I had them vote where I should go next. I fell into the trap of visiting the same places. Sleeping on the same sofas. Drinking at the same coffee houses. I fell into a rut and needed to break free. It was to the dismay of my friends who enjoy me on the sofa and drinking coffee. So I struck a compromise. I shifted the dates of my excursion! Then I found a gem on the world wide web!!! I decided to try to integrate this idea into my own insane plan to Travel the World!!! Just because it's here! IF you give me $600 I will go to Spain, Italy, and Greece and send you a post card from each place. My trip is scheduled for mid August and the goal is to spend 24 hours (and only 24 hours) in each country and only spend 100 euros while there, That's about $125 a day. The amount does NOT include airfare which is why I need $600.

Ronnie James Dio: Memorial and Cancer Fund

The Public Memorial Service for Ronnie is THIS Sunday at 2:00 PM at the Hall Of Liberty at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills located at 6300 Forest Lawn Drive. This will be a CELEBRATION of the life and music of Ronnie James Dio and all fans and friends are welcome. In lieu of flowers, Wendy Dio has asked that donations be made to the Ronnie James Dio "Stand Up And Shout Cancer Fund." We have a PayPal link set up at 

 Ronnie James Dio dot com. The Ronnie James Dio “Stand Up And Shout” Cancer Fund MISSION STATEMENT

: The “Stand Up And Shout” Cancer Fund was formed to bring awareness and 
education about cancer with the understanding that cancer screening and 
prevention is of vital importance in avoiding this deadly disease that robs families
 of their loved ones.

 The philosophy stems from the notion that “Knowledge Equals Power.” Cancer 
screening allows people to effectively plan strategies to deal with the disease early 
on and affords a better chance to overcome the cancer.


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