Posted By Regina on September 2, 2010

Since most people are in a „Thank You“-mood at the moment anyways, I have to let out a few myself.

This site started off as something small and ever since it seems like it’s getting bigger and more wonderful everyday! All of this could have never happened without the work and never tiring help of a number of people that supported us in so many different ways that it is impossible to now ramble about it. (Thus I am doing the blog since we all know I am the master of rambling… sorry about that!)

Now I will do my best to throw all names out there although I am pretty sure that there will be some in my heart that my head can’t get a hold of and sent to my fingers, so please excuse me if I forget you and feel free to slap me and order a beer in my name the next time we meet!

The order is of course random, everyone who got a little inside of my thoughts knows why….

-          Izo and Angie. Izo started off with this page as a German Spencer site and she dragged me in the first time I ever clicked on her link. Shortly afterwards I met Angie and after a long night we decided to pull up the Euro Site. You girls never fail to amaze me. Angie is one of the most focused person when it comes to working and organizing, she knows what she wants and she gets it somehow. Izo always fights all those wars against the computer devil and she throws around terms that I can’t even think of typing out. On top of all of that both have amazing minds that come up with such great things that I can’t even mention because it might spoil a few surprises!

-          To all of our translators: Tamara, Elin, Didar, Lyl and Maris. You girls rock my world. There are not nearly enough thank you’s in the world to honor you enough of the work you are doing! You are an important part of this and your work helps spread the word not only about Spencer and his art but also of Adrenal Cancer!

-          To Maria, from Hungary who will be added to our translating team soon, watch out for her, she’s awesome.

-          To Libby for helping Angie and me out when Spencer’s words don’t make a lot of sense to us. For teaching us words that we never even thought of existed and for having the patience to listen to those songs over and over again to get every word right.

-          To Nicky, for putting up with our crazy talking and for being there when things seem too hard to fulfill. For the Stickers you made and the undying love you put in this project.

-          To the 100 Monkeys, Dan Graupner, Drew and the Medicinal Pen, Evro, Jolyn Frazier, The Kissing Club, Lea Roy Haworth, Mandy Monk, Nychole Weisbrich, ParaMedic, The Stevedores, Tin Tin Can, Tina Böhmer, and all the other artists that escape my mind at the moment. Thank you for signing things, for donating art, for reading our mails, for taking the time to answer our question and for supporting us in this in more ways than you can poccibly imagine. Sorry for our constant mailing and probably sometimes bugging you a bit too much, it’s all for a good cause we promise!

-          To our friends and family that had to adapt to a new way of life in many ways. Spencer takes up a great deal of life and our friends and family need to deal with that as well. I know from myself that our beloved ones have to accept a lot and have to deal with a lot ever since this started. Your ways of always supporting us and keeping us in high spirits amazes me. You all had to accept a new part in our family or circle of friends and you have to take up with a lot of talking about things that probably seem completely random to you. Thanks for hanging in there and thanks for everything you do to make this possible. Your names might not appear on this but you are doing a great deal of work to make this site happen.

-          To all of our frequent readers, inside and outside of Europe. Spencer’s art has already traveled way beyond the USA and Europe. This goes out to each and everyone to you. Just the fact that you are still reading this makes me respect you in so many wonderful ways! We love you and you are the ones that help us up every time we seem to be getting somewhere back to the ground.

-          To Dr Gary Hammer and his Team at the University of Michigan. You are doing such an awesome job! Your way of never giving up is an inspiration to all of us and I can’t even begin to explain how thankful we are!

-          To Willow, for sending us words of inspiration and help. You somehow have a feeling for when we need an uplift and right there you are with quotes that re-energize us.

-          For everyone and AOD Radio, ASCC Now, the Monkey Junkies and everyone else that linked us, mentioned us and is constantly spreading the word!

-          To Debbie, Theresa, Nancy and Suzie at the Merch Table of the SBL shows, for packing our Merch packages through all the stress and for putting up with us at the end of the shows.

-          To all the people that  are constantly reposting things on Facebook and reblogging and retweeting and whatever “re-“things there are in the cyberspace.

-          Last but definitely not least Bill and the rest of the Bell Family. Bill, I know you hate when we thank you BUT you put up with all of our mails, answer fast and always find the time to help us through AND you are one funny guy who never fails to make me laugh. Mostly however for having us and not kicking us out though I was pretty sure I was on the edge sometimes….

We love you all and we would never be where we are if it wasn’t for you! And always remember if there is anything you need, want or scream out, never hesitate to write us an E-mail. No matter where you come from or where you are going, what language you speak or what kind of words you need to get out, even if it is just a simple “Hi!”, send them to us at: info@spencerbellmemorial.eu I am sure we will figure it out no matter what kind of language you write us in.

Angie likes to add: “what she said! She’s so much better than I am at this, but know I feel everyone of those kind words”

EDITING :

As she refused to add it, i would like to thank Regina, for her work for Spencer, the translations, the putting up with my ” focused” ways, for the moral support during our crying translation session, and for the laughs too, and for so many things. Thank you Regina!

Angie

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Posted By Angie on September 2, 2010

hi everyone!

So, the new merch is available, in here : http://www.spencerbellmemorial.eu/products-page-2/
As usual mail your complete order at angie@spencerbellmemorial.eu with your pay pal address or the way you wish to pay, and your shipping adress! Oh for the posters, not all the musicians had time to sign it , but the Monkeys did. If you’re wondering about one signature in particular, ask in your mail.

Annnd, here are a pic of Bill, discovering the gift:

So, as it was big, we decided to lie it in the trunk and ask him to come and see. So we prepared and asked him to come to our car because we had something for him.

Bill “Oh no, you know i don’t want gifts.”
Regina ” But it did not cost anything ”
Bill: ” oh that’s christmas then!”

And then he was amazed and happy about it. He took it back and stored it safely at once.
He said he would hang it at his place. He liked the messages.

The drawing you see on it is a drawing made by Sugar ( Tina) of Spencer.

Thanks to everyone who participated, know that Bill really appreciated it. Well, those who saw the streamings know that already! *wink*

That’s all for now!

tomorrow, news about the (He)Art auctions and the Euro Show.

Lots of love

The euro Team

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Posted By Angie on September 1, 2010

Hi everyone,

A short message to tell you that we ve gotten back safely in Europe with quite some merch and surprises:

Posters signed, Cds, Stickers, Shirts, wristbands and so on.

So , TOMORROW we will release the packages and news concerning the Auctions . Believe me we ve taken back incredible stuff!

Oh and during the end of the week, i will add my review od the shows and pictures

Last but not least, to everyone who participated in the gift for Bill, we would like to thank you. He liked it very much ( even though he still insists he does not want gift *wink*). I m a bit jet lagged now so i will upload the pictures tomorrow

Lots of love

ThE Euro Team

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Posted By ::lyl:: on August 23, 2010

Here are the news, directly from the only and amazing Bill Bell:

“Here is the Ustream address.

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/spencer-bell-legacy-show1

Note,
Day show – doors at 12:30 pm and show at 1:30 pm
Evening Show – doors at 7:00 pm and show at 8:00 pm

thanks
bb”

So, in short ,

For France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Polland, Norway, Sweden :

Afternoon show starting at 7.30 pm, doors open at 6.30 pm
Evening show starting at 3 am, doors open at 2 am.

For UK, Ireland, Portugal :

Afternoon show starting at 6.30 pm, doors open at 5.30 pm

Evening show starting at 2 am, doors open at 1 am.

Hope that helps!

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Posted By ::lyl:: on August 19, 2010

Hi Folks!!

Here are some news about the Auctions!

So, in the bands participating, as you might have guessed already, are :

DREW AND THE MEDICINAL PEN !!!!

aaannnnnnddd

THE KISSING CLUB !!!!!!

First, you should know that each one of these bands are adding a little something, signed by them, to our “Michigan Love Package”!

And because i just can not resist it, here is a little teaser for the arts that are going to be auctionned:

Donated by the amazing, great, sweet and talented, Tina:

JAKE MILLER, from The Kissing Club

And of course, next week, more bands to come, and more arts to discover!!

Stay Tuned

The Euro Team

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Posted By ::lyl:: on August 12, 2010

“So long as I can inspire

and be inspired.”

Spencer Bell

Aisn’t it a good way of life?

Because Sharing is caring, & that’s the roots of the Spencer Bell Legacy Project, right?
That’s why we have decided to introduce you to Artists, that are close to the Legacy, one way or another.

All of them have donated one of their artwork, to help the Spencer Bell Legacy EUROPE in our crazy project of having a SBL Show in Paris, next year.
So, here is the deal.

On the 8 th of September 2010, we will launch our :

(HE)ART AUCTIONS !!!!!

You will be able to discover great artworks and bid for every one of them. The benefits will go straight to the organization of the first SBL Euro Show.

In the meantime, please, have a look at all the artists, in no particular order:

Jolyn Frazier: http://jolyn-frazier.com/
Mandy Monk : http://www.wix.com/monkmandy/MandyMonkArt
Nychole Weisbrich: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Smartstone-Art/340366057816
Nick Stark: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Paintings-by-Kidd/100328793352653
Tina Böhmer: http://www.sugars-creative-corner.de/
Drew Henkels: http://www.myspace.com/drewandthemedicinalpen

There might be one or two more, depending on whether they find time or not.

All of those great artists have worked on a common theme: “The Legacy Bands”. To know which bands we are talking about, come regularly until the end of the month, as we will release the news regularly.

ALSO, there will a surprise, prepared by Yours Truly, that will come from the SBL Michigan shows. For now, it is called the “Michigan Love Package”…

AND OF COURSE, EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT IT AND PARTICIPATE IN THE AUCTIONS! ( we do  ship everywhere already )

Stay tuned for more informations soon!!!

The Euro Team.

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Posted By ::lyl:: on August 12, 2010

It’s all the title!

The new tie dye wristbands will have the website address and the previous spencerism!
“EMBRACE THIS MOMENT”.

Cheers!

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Posted By ::lyl:: on August 12, 2010

Here is the content of a mail i received a few days ago, about another initiative to fundraise for the Spencer Bell Memorial fund, at the University of Michigan!

Congratulations to Kat Wojtylak and Draper Equine therapy!!

Here is the content of the press release concerning the event:

”
For more information contact:
Draper Equine Therapy
1-800-808-7707
www.draperequinetherapy.com
info@drapertherapies.com

Draper Therapies Partners with the University of Michigan To Support Research in the Field of Adrenal Cancer

Canton, MA – Draper Therapies, producers of therapeutic products for humans, equines and canine, has partnered with the University of Michigan’s Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the Spencer Bell Memorial Fund, to support research in the field of adrenal cancer. Draper Therapies’ goal is to help raise awareness and support for endocrine diseases, which falls in line with Draper’s core beliefs of providing health, wellness, life and love to humans as well as four-legged companions.

Endocrine diseases affect all animal species including canines and horses, so partnership with the University of Michigan’s Comprehensive Cancer Center was a natural step for Draper.
“This philanthropic approach we’re taking isn’t something new for our parent company, Draper Knitting, as they’ve always supported education and their surrounding community. As Draper Therapies is continuing to grow, we want to make sure we’re keeping with the ideals of our parent company, always remembering that we have to take care of those around us and supporting the future, no matter what it holds,” said Kat Wojtylak, Product Manager at Draper Therapies. “All proceeds from the special Draper Therapy Blankets and bracelets, purchased through the Draper website, go directly to the Spencer Bell Memorial Fund to support adrenal cancer research at the University of Michigan.”

Gary D. Hammer, M.D., Ph.D., Millie Schembechler Professor of Adrenal Cancer at the University of Michigan, said he is delighted to endorse the efforts of Wojtylak and Draper Therapies as they embark on the ambitious project to raise awareness and funds for the adrenal cancer research. “I am thrilled that Draper Therapies has strategically aligned with the Spencer Bell Fund at the University of Michigan to make a difference in the lives of those with Adrenal Cancer. The University of Michigan Adrenal Cancer Program has been involved with the Spencer Bell Memorial Project since its inception,” Hammer said. “The Spencer Bell Fund in part hopes to provide young undergraduate and graduate students experience in adrenal cancer research through internships in laboratories engaged in cutting edge work including the elucidation of defective genes in adrenal stem cells that contribute to adrenal cancer and the translation of such discoveries into novel new therapies that are entering into major national and international trials for adrenal cancer.”

Draper’s Wojtylak knows all too well what it is like to face cancer. In February of 2007 she underwent surgery for papillary and follicular thyroid cancer but is pleased to report that she has now been cancer free for two years. “The opportunity to team up with Bill Bell, Dr. Hammer and the staff at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, has really allowed us to work with a group of wonderful individuals who are so committed to creating a world of difference for those faced with the hardships of adrenal cancer,” Wojtylak said. “We have been immensely inspired and hope that our new partnership allows for new relationships to form, knowledge to be spread and growth in awareness for this disease.”

Wojtylak added, “In the case of Spencer Bell, he was an individual who always would ‘Embrace this Moment’ as ‘There is No Plan B’ and that is something we greatly admire. We not only want as many people touched by his story, as all the individuals at Draper were, but to know that through working together, great things can be achieved even when the light at the end of the tunnel cannot be seen.”

Draper Therapies has already provided a “light at the end of the tunnel” for many, thanks to their therapeutic smart fiber CelliantTM , which has been proven to reduce pain, increase oxygen levels and help balance overall body temperatures. All Draper Therapies products included in Draper Body Therapy, Draper Equine Therapy and Draper Canine Therapy use the technology of Celliant to provide therapeutic products to each of their respective markets.
Celliant is a therapeutic fiber that is embedded with millions of microscopic minerals and gemstones that act as reflective mirrors for energy emitted from the body. This energy is redirected back to the body to relax the capillaries and improve blood flow and increase oxygenation. The result is accelerated muscle recovery and help for stiffness and soreness while also balancing the body’s temperature and making it more efficient. As it affects the circulatory system, Celliant has lingering effects that continue after it has been removed from the body. It helps the user remain strong and active even when the product is not actively being used.
Draper Therapies strives to bring therapeutic products to the market that maintain the quality that Draper Knitting Company itself has been able to bring to the textile industry for 150 years. All products are made in the U.S. and undergo rigorous trials to make sure the products stand the test of time. “We really want to provide easy-to- maintain products for those who care about their own health and wellness (or their animals); not to mention without crazy wiring systems or directions to be followed in order to use the products. We have been given rave reviews by Olympians, New York Times Best Selling authors, world travelers and so on, so we really know that products can go up against the most strict regimes and guidelines,” says Wojtylak. “We just want all walks of life to be feeling their best and not have pain get in the way.”
For more information on Draper Therapies, visit their website at www.drapertherapies.com. To purchase a Draper Therapy Blanket or Draper Bracelet, with all proceeds going to the Spencer Bell Memorial Fund, visit drapertherapies.wordpress.com.

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Photo: Draper Therapies, producers of therapeutic products for humans, equines and canine, has partnered with the University of Michigan’s Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the Spencer Bell Memorial Fund, to support research in the field of adrenal cancer. All proceeds from special Draper Therapy Blankets and bracelets, purchased through the Draper website, go directly to support adrenal cancer research. (Photo courtesy of Draper Therapies)”

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Posted By ::lyl:: on August 2, 2010

Hi Folks!

Several news today:

-> The Monkey Junkies SBL Wallpaper contest ended and the winner is Jenny P: http://monkeyjunkies.com/2010/08/01/we-have-a-winner/

-> The ASCC Now SBL Cover Contest ended and the winner is Allison Kerry and her piano rendition of Violin.

-> The Blues band scheduled on the 27 th at callahan’s ( Auburn Hills MI) has cancelled. Therefore, Mike Moss will allow us to have the night at the venue, with improvised jams and a freindly gathering to meet and greet everyone before the crazy shows the next day! The Legacy musicians are also invited to come, and Evro will more than likely be there ( according to Matt Gordon).

-> A little message from Bill Bell concerning the SBL August Shows. Please, respect the musicians and their right to go to the restrooms (in Callahans, there are no restrooms backstage). They might not have time to stay and chat, or sign autographs, so don’t be offended if they don’t stay, they do have a lot to do on that day to give us the greatest shows ever.

AND more important for the Euro Folks, THE STREAMING!!!

Thanks to Deb , both of the shows are going to be streamed!!
“The local cable access company, CMN, will provide a high quality experience for the evening Celebration Show. And we’ll also UStream the daytime show with our own equipment”

I think that is all for the moment. Stay tuned, our next activity is coming.

Lots of love

The Euro Team

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Posted By ::lyl:: on July 22, 2010

from Bill Bell :

“We’re getting low on “No Plan B” bracelets…

So, after this coming concert, we’ll need to create more tie-dye
wristbands.

They’ll have the website on one side and a “spencerism” on the other.

The maximum number of characters is about 20 including spaces.

Let’s have a kinda contest to see who can come up with the next one?
We’ll take the best suggestions and then vote on them (don’t know how
we’ll do the voting yet……

I’m getting some emails with suggestions (though some people are giving me multiple suggestions in one email). …..Whatever…..The more the merrier.

Remember, it should be a Spencer lyric, poem, journal phrase (whatever), it should be around 20 characters (including spaces).

Email it to me at wmpbell@yahoo.com by, say, next Sunday or so….

Thanks so far!
bb
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