Special Issue (#2003-3485) - Topics this issue: 1) Mo, 2) A new day, 3) A new day, 4) Digest (01/12/2003 23:08) Special Issue (#2003-3483), 5) Family Memento, 6) Just running something by you..., 7) Donation, 8) Just running something by you..., 9) Final Thoughts ( for Sunday anyway ), 10) Re It's a crying shame, 11) Grief, 12) Brothers 'perplexed' over Bee Gee's death (BBC), 13) Brothers 'perplexed' over Bee Gee's death (BBC), 14) Just when you think things can't get any worse, 15) Look whaT Barrys says:, 16) MO, 17) Digest (01/12/2003 09:53) Special Issue (#2003-3477), 18) Look whaT Barrys says:, 19) Look whaT Barrys says:, 20) Re It's a crying shame, ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 00:01:32 EST From: BevSully@aol.com Subject: Re: Mo --part1_128.2028a130.2b53a22c_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit In a message dated 1/12/03 11:03:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, ListMember@brothersgibb.com writes: > Too sad > Hi Everyone: What a sad, sad day. I spent the day cooking - all day - didn't eat anything - just cooked! I still can't believe that it's really over. There hasn't been a milisecond in the past 35 years that I haven't loved the BeeGees. Robin is my favorite, and I expect that he will continue to record, but I have always considered the BeeGees 3 - each with their individual talents and contributions. It's hard for me to accept that they are no more, and that concert that we've all been waiting for isn't going to happen. My heart breaks for their family. I was lucky enough to spend some time with Mo last year, and he was truly a class act and a nice man!!! We had a chuckle about the "BeeGee" soda and the attorneys. His favorite flavor was Orange, and he referred to himself as, "An orange man." He is a man who struggled to overcome his problems, and was truly an example for anyone who suffers with alcoholism or any type of personal cross. Hug your children and those you love, because every second is truly a gift. "Suddenly" there's a pain in my heart. Bev --part1_128.2028a130.2b53a22c_boundary-- ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 06:04:04 +0100 From: Ronnie Olsson Subject: A new day It's a new day and I will go to work in short while. Still expecting that I will wake up and find that all this was just a bad dream and everything is as it should be. Some if not all off my co-workers know I'm a Bee Gees fan and I don't know how I will react if they mention him. Can I focus at all on my job as I have all this spinning inside my head? I know I'm going to break down and cry. http://www.brothersgibb.com Bee Gees News and Information ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2003 21:05:51 -0800 (PST) From: Mary Rose Subject: Re: A new day --0-1230378027-1042434351=:18829 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Ronnie, everytime I read your comments I just break down and cry. Can I send you a long distance hug? Mary Rose --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now --0-1230378027-1042434351=:18829-- ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 00:05:47 EST From: BevSully@aol.com Subject: Re: Digest (01/12/2003 23:08) Special Issue (#2003-3483) --part1_157.1a458379.2b53a32b_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit In a message dated 1/12/03 11:03:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, ListMember@brothersgibb.com writes: > Just running something by you... Hi Chris: I would love to be part of this. Bev --part1_157.1a458379.2b53a32b_boundary-- ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 00:17:48 EST From: BevSully@aol.com Subject: Re:Family Memento --part1_125.1cb1bc44.2b53a5fc_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit In a message dated 1/12/03 5:56:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, ListMember@brothersgibb.com writes: > Maybe a book of happy memories we have of Mo, forwarded to and collected by > someone who could present it to Middle Ear at an appropriate time? > > Hi Anne: I was thinking this earlier today. I'm sure it is something that his family would really appreciate. I'm not an overly technical person, but maybe a website could be set up and everyone could go in and document their personal story. Bev --part1_125.1cb1bc44.2b53a5fc_boundary-- ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 16:02:27 +1030 From: "Mary Pridham" Subject: RE: Just running something by you... Chris, I would also like to be involved in something collectively from this mailing list. From Mary Pridham, Adelaide, South Oz -----Original Message----- From: ListMember@brothersgibb.com [mailto:ListMember@brothersgibb.com] On Behalf Of Chris Mathis Sent: Monday, 13 January 2003 5:12 PM To: words List Member Subject: Re: Just running something by you... >Hi Chris, > >I know everyone on the list would like to express their personal >condolences to the Gibb family, but I also know that is impossible. I had >a thought about another list I'm on. One of our members passed away, and >we collected money from the list and sent it to a charity. Perhaps those >members who would like to donate could send the money to you and you could >send it to one of Mo's favorite charities. I think he mentioned once a >rehab place he was in. The donation could be from us - what are the >called? - I always say the Words list. I think the family would appreciate >it, and it would give the members a way to share the grief. Maybe it's a >crazy idea, but it's a thought. Someone sent me this message tonight. I do think it could be a touching way to honor Maurice. If you all are in favor, or enough of you, then I would be willing to head this up. As a group, we could choose the charity to which the funds are donated. I would also make sure that there as a public, (on line), FULL accounting of the donated funds. Thoughts? Chris... http://www.brothersgibb.com Bee Gees News and Information "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees ) http://www.brothersgibb.com To change any of your list options, please go to website listed above. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 00:48:19 EST From: Piccol13@aol.com Subject: Donation I think this would be a wonderful idea. I am in. Andy Pic (Columbus,Ohio) ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 06:12:00 -0000 From: "Linda" Subject: Re: Just running something by you... Excellent idea ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Mathis" To: "words List Member" Sent: Monday, January 13, 2003 6:41 AM Subject: Re: Just running something by you... > > >Hi Chris, > > > >I know everyone on the list would like to express their personal > >condolences to the Gibb family, but I also know that is impossible. I had > >a thought about another list I'm on. One of our members passed away, and > >we collected money from the list and sent it to a charity. Perhaps those > >members who would like to donate could send the money to you and you could > >send it to one of Mo's favorite charities. I think he mentioned once a > >rehab place he was in. The donation could be from us - what are the > >called? - I always say the Words list. I think the family would appreciate > >it, and it would give the members a way to share the grief. Maybe it's a > >crazy idea, but it's a thought. > > Someone sent me this message tonight. I do think it could be a touching way > to honor Maurice. If you all are in favor, or enough of you, then I would > be willing to head this up. As a group, we could choose the charity to > which the funds are donated. I would also make sure that there as a > public, (on line), FULL accounting of the donated funds. > > Thoughts? > > Chris... > > > > http://www.brothersgibb.com > Bee Gees News and Information > > "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees ) > http://www.brothersgibb.com > > To change any of your list options, > please go to website listed above. > > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 06:28:16 +0000 From: "Janel Clayton" Subject: Final Thoughts ( for Sunday anyway ) The powers that be at CNN replayed the "Larry King Live" episode with the Bee Gees at midnight. Isn't ironic one of the last concert shots was of Barry and Robin by themselves singing "New York Mining Disaster 1941". I like the idea of making a donation to some charity. How about these ideas ... I know Barry and Linda were ( at least last year they were ) the international chairpersons for the Love and Hope Ball sponsored by the Diabetes Research Institute, based in Miami. Other suggestions, how about the hospital that treated Maurice ... or to the city of Miami ( or Miami Beach, whichever is more appropriate ) so they can increase recreational opportunities for disadvantaged children in that area. One of Maurice's last acts of kindness was putting on a paintball tourney for kids in the South Florida area. I think the brothers also believe strongly ( could be wrong, I haven't had much sleep lately ) in the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children ( which makes sense since the family behind that whole tragedy is also from the Miami area ). Then there's also UNICEF. That's where the proceeds from "Too Much Heaven" went. Just some points to ponder. Maurice, tonight I glanced up at the heavens and wondered how you were doing on this first night away from the millions who love you. I listened to clips of some of my favorite songs ... lines like "You'll never know what you have done for me ..." from "Spirits Having Flown" ... to the chorus of "Wish You Were Here" to the part of "Reaching Out" ... that goes "living my life without you." We miss you but know you are at peace and are in a much better place. To the entire Gibb family and my Bee Gee friends worldwide, may each passing day ease the pain we all feel at this sudden and unexpected loss. We will all somehow get through this. Janel _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 01:52:27 EST From: Bgstruck@aol.com Subject: Re It's a crying shame --part1_27.3652a31e.2b53bc2b_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit That there has been no tribute from any music TV Station VH1 Or the like. I went to VH1 web site and this is what I found. VH1.com - Artists Just a hand full of tributes from fans and one really awful slam by some rude disgusting low life! :( If any one knows of any tribute shows or look aback programs that are to air could you please fill me in. I am too hurt for WORDS. :(*** Susan --part1_27.3652a31e.2b53bc2b_boundary-- ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 01:56:49 -0500 (EST) From: darc1@webtv.net Subject: Grief I wanted to post here as well since I mostly lurk but I wanted to vent with everyone else on this terrible loss. I still cannot believe this has happened, I guess I am still in shock here now but I have never felt this way about anyone passing away except for family which just goes to show how close I have been to this wonderful group since I was little. I hope the family can find strength to pull out of this terrible event that has happened. Now on to something I just read in another ng, tak this with a grain of salt since I have no way of knowing if this is true or not but I read that Barry and Robin did an interview today/tonight for BBC and said they blame the hospital for Mo's death and that they took out 80% of his stomach and they are going to have a full investigation done. I am not for rumors but since that bothered me I figured I would post it and see if anyone else heard about this...The past few days have been the sadest I think I have ever been. Patrick ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 07:56:25 +0100 From: "A. Basoa" Subject: Brothers 'perplexed' over Bee Gee's death (BBC) http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/2652147.stm The brothers of the Bee Gee Maurice Gibb are seeking answers about his treatment in hospital in Miami. Gibb died on Sunday at the age of 53 when his condition deteriorated following a heart attack. Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Barry and Robin Gibb said they were perplexed as to how their brother had been admitted with a stomach blockage - and then apparently died from another illness. The brothers said they were "devastated" and "completely pole-axed" by their loss and paid tribute to the "most sweetest, generous" man. Barry Gibb confirmed he had not been present at the Mount Sinai Medical Centre for many of the key moments of his brother's treatment and said he had been told much of what he knew second-hand. But he said: "We will pursue every factor, every element, every second of the timeline, of the final hours of Maurice's life. "We will pursue that relentlessly. That will be our quest from now on." 'Gifted extrovert' Brother Robin paid tribute to his brother as "a very gifted man". "He was the most sweetest, generous of people you could ever meet." Barry added: "He was an extrovert and he would always be the person, he would never walk into a room, Maurice. "Maurice would prance into a room, you know, and his presence was immediate." ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 07:56:25 +0100 From: "A. Basoa" Subject: Brothers 'perplexed' over Bee Gee's death (BBC) http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/2652147.stm The brothers of the Bee Gee Maurice Gibb are seeking answers about his treatment in hospital in Miami. Gibb died on Sunday at the age of 53 when his condition deteriorated following a heart attack. Speaking exclusively to the BBC, Barry and Robin Gibb said they were perplexed as to how their brother had been admitted with a stomach blockage - and then apparently died from another illness. The brothers said they were "devastated" and "completely pole-axed" by their loss and paid tribute to the "most sweetest, generous" man. Barry Gibb confirmed he had not been present at the Mount Sinai Medical Centre for many of the key moments of his brother's treatment and said he had been told much of what he knew second-hand. But he said: "We will pursue every factor, every element, every second of the timeline, of the final hours of Maurice's life. "We will pursue that relentlessly. That will be our quest from now on." 'Gifted extrovert' Brother Robin paid tribute to his brother as "a very gifted man". "He was the most sweetest, generous of people you could ever meet." Barry added: "He was an extrovert and he would always be the person, he would never walk into a room, Maurice. "Maurice would prance into a room, you know, and his presence was immediate." ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 06:54:27 -0000 From: "Linda" Subject: Re: Just when you think things can't get any worse It's 6.43 here in the UK, I've been up all night reading the posts. It still hasn't sunk in yet. I'm thankful for the abundance of beautiful music Mo and his brothers have provided us, but saddened that 3 voices are now 2. Reports on breakfast TV are that the brothers are adamant the Bee Gees will continue. They are also questioning the care that Mo received, the hospital declining to comment. As a nurse I'm left wondering if anyone has explained or attempted to answer their questions. My heart goes out to the Gibb family and all fellow Bee Gee fans. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 08:05:21 +0100 From: "Per Bausager" Subject: Look whaT Barrys says: "Maurice will be a void, always in our lives and he will always be featured as the third member of the Bee Gees, no matter what we do. "But one thing I will tell you is that the Bee Gees will go on. The Bee Gees will not stop here. The Bee Gees will not disintegrate because we've lost Mo." Per ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 20:10:52 +1300 From: "F & B Going" Subject: MO It's been a real blow and hard to understand. Not sure what to say but I briefly met Mo when they were here in NZ in '99. I was so happy to meet him I couldn't actually say anything! He spoke to me though and also my Mum whom I had dragged along to wait with me. Today at work, the radio has been playing Bee Gee songs all day. I have received several emails from people at work who know I'm a huge fan and also heaps of people have come up and said how sorry they were and how they had enjoyed the music. Although not a great time, it is nice to know how much people think of you. I was quite surprised. There has been a lot of coverage on TV and the radio over here. Last night when I read first the news (the first emails started coming through at about 7.20pm NZ time) I rang the hospital hotline straight away, still not convinced I rang an Auckland radio station. They were just starting to get the reports coming through. The guy in the news room was really nice and talked about how he met them when they were over here and thought they were really really nice. I told him about the hospital hotline number and the recorded message from the family was then put out on the next news item. So, I guess I helped with the news last night.... Bronwyn NZ ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 01:15:32 -0600 From: "Vivian Morrison" Subject: Re: Digest (01/12/2003 09:53) Special Issue (#2003-3477) ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 12 Jan 2003 23:30:31 -0800 From: "Full Spectrum Records" Subject: Re: Look whaT Barrys says: I knew it. So many were sure this was the end of the Bee Gees, but that would be SO out of character for them. It may even motivate them to finish "writing the book" on their own terms, not have an ending like this written for them. Next 30 years, HERE WE COME. Brian ----- Original Message ----- From: "Per Bausager" To: "words List Member" Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2003 11:05 PM Subject: Look whaT Barrys says: > > "Maurice will be a void, always in our lives and he will always be featured > as the third member of the Bee Gees, no matter what we do. > > "But one thing I will tell you is that the Bee Gees will go on. The Bee Gees > will not stop here. The Bee Gees will not disintegrate because we've lost > Mo." > > Per > "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees ) > http://www.brothersgibb.com > > To change any of your list options, > please go to website listed above. > > ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 08:37:54 +0100 From: "Per Bausager" Subject: SV: Look whaT Barrys says: I think this is the Bee Gees courage in a nutshell. Never give up. As Mo said recently: "We are persisatent little buggers". And just the way Barry says it. There is some anger in it. Like he is saying: Nothing or nobody should tell them when to quit. Per -----Oprindelig meddelelse----- Fra: ListMember@brothersgibb.com [mailto:ListMember@brothersgibb.com]På vegne af Full Spectrum Records Sendt: 13. januar 2003 08:31 Til: words List Member Emne: Re: Look whaT Barrys says: I knew it. So many were sure this was the end of the Bee Gees, but that would be SO out of character for them. It may even motivate them to finish "writing the book" on their own terms, not have an ending like this written for them. Next 30 years, HERE WE COME. Brian ----- Original Message ----- From: "Per Bausager" To: "words List Member" Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2003 11:05 PM Subject: Look whaT Barrys says: > > "Maurice will be a void, always in our lives and he will always be featured > as the third member of the Bee Gees, no matter what we do. > > "But one thing I will tell you is that the Bee Gees will go on. The Bee Gees > will not stop here. The Bee Gees will not disintegrate because we've lost > Mo." > > Per > "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees ) > http://www.brothersgibb.com > > To change any of your list options, > please go to website listed above. > > "Words & Music", Fans Of The Brothers Gibb ( Bee Gees ) http://www.brothersgibb.com To change any of your list options, please go to website listed above. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 00:05:07 -0800 From: "Christine Secrist" Subject: Re: Re It's a crying shame That was pretty sick. Some people do have sick minds, it is best to ignore them. I did see a tribute to Maurice on the News tonight (ABC). Why do they all have to dwell on his drinking problem, he hadn't had a drink in over 10 years!! Christine E. ---Original Message Follows---- From: Bgstruck@aol.com Reply-To: words@brothersgibb.com To: "words List Member" Subject: Re It's a crying shame Date: Mon, 13 Jan 2003 01:52:27 EST That there has been no tribute from any music TV Station VH1 Or the like. I went to VH1 web site and this is what I found. VH1.com - Artists Just a hand full of tributes from fans and one really awful slam by some rude disgusting low life! :( If any one knows of any tribute shows or look aback programs that are to air could you please fill me in. I am too hurt for WORDS. :(*** Susan _________________________________________________________________ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus ------------------------------ End words@brothersgibb.com Digest [01/13/2003 03:12] ----------------------------------------------------