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If one advances confidently in the direction of their dreams, and endeavors to live the life which they have imagined, one will meet with success unexpected in common hours.
If one advances confidently in the direction of their dreams, and endeavors to live the life which they have imagined, one will meet with success unexpected in common hours.
April 16, 2013 @ 2:42 AM
Hi Gregory
I know Stella will be thrilled if I leave my wishes for her here.
So I hope you will be thrilled as well.
Dear Stella
I hope that today is the beginning of another unique year for you.
And no matter how one choose to celebrate, its the most special day
So enjoy it to the fullest. I always say age is a number, but life is your
calculator. May that life be full of all the colors of the rainbow, which
I hear is your favorite thing to find.
As The J’cans like to say..”one love”
From All @GanD
April 16, 2013 @ 7:22 AM
Thank you so much Drew. I am over the moon–thrilled about your wishes. and super-duper-thrilled that Gregory post it..Thanks–G–Love Ya!
Nuff Blessings & One Love to All @GanD
April 15, 2013 @ 10:43 AM
Oh Gregory
We all love the quote you posted yesterday
If you ask me, what I came into this life to do
I will tell you,,,
I came to live out loud
Brilliant & “live out loud” we surely do Thanks 4 Sharing
From: Pet & Boris, Camelia & Brent Iris & Charles Jasmin & Nigel,
Chevonne & Christian, Claire & Bruce, Tiffany & Rob
Indiana & Gio Samantha & Dennis Okelani & Marcus Trevor Chong & Jen
We are shouting-out from St. Mary..Jamaica
I hope anyone who I forgot, don’t see this…oh wait I should mention my sister
Rose. She & Ray visiting our parents in BVI They were so elated
when you helped them with the song.
One Love—G 🙂
April 16, 2013 @ 2:18 AM
HI YOU GUYS FROM JA.. I JUST DROP BY HERE TO LEAVE A SHOUT OUT FOR STELLA’S SPECIAL DAY. WE MISS YOU ALL AND IT WAS THE GREATEST PLEASURE GETTING TO KNOW EACH OF YOU. WE ARE STILL THINKING & TALKING ABOUT THAT Q&A. ONE DAY I AM GOING TO POST IT HERE FOR GREGORY & THE FANS TO READ IT. JUST LET ME KNOW, WHAT I SHOULD KEEP PRIVATE.
TAKE CARE & BLESS YOU ALL FOR YOUR KINDNESS
@GanD
April 16, 2013 @ 7:27 AM
Hi Pet
Your family is so awesome. I too like that quote.
One Love & Thanks for all the bday shout-outs you all sent to my email & on Google Circles
Nuff Blessings
April 3, 2013 @ 4:37 PM
Hi Gregory
This is Carol one of your fans from @GanD Studios..sending you a “no-problem-mon” shout out from a parish in Jamaica call St. Elizabeth. The is the west-coast of the island and we driving from the north-coast. Hope you had birthday to remember yesterday. Don’t know what you did last evening..but our host (The C-nacs)..had a celebration with only your music around a camp fire , by a river on the property where Bruce grew up. (located in another Parish, call Trelawny) Your songs started to play from on the bus..but everybody was snoring by the time the 2nd song was finished 🙂 But today we back to the soca. Okay internet is very slow, not sure if its strong enough to send. So here we go.
One Love
April 2, 2013 @ 3:14 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM THE STAFF @GanD STUDIOS, NYC
Launa Franco, Octavia Vazquez, Flo Irizarry, Maria Cuzzo, Ellen Clinton,
Deanna Maldanado, Gabrielle Flores, Johanna Clarke, Marisol Ortiz,
Julia Astorino, Pat Madden, Rosa Terrasini, Cekeste Smith,
Jenna Guttierrez, Catalina Soto, Angie Hallloway, Deanna Fernandez
Since you are into quotes, here are two of my favorites:
1. They say that age is all in your mind,
The trick is.. to keep it from moving down your body.
2. Why do men like intelligent women.
Because opposites attract.
🙂
April 3, 2013 @ 6:41 AM
ha ha..love those 2 quotes, Geneva
I am sure most men won’t agree
April 7, 2013 @ 8:35 AM
Hey There Mrs Kennedy
Karly Kera & I could not fall asleep. We are too hyped for the BIG DANCE
And I am not talking about NCAA B-Ball..Its all about The Road March
later and guess what…we are going to church b4..we hit the road.
We are now in Kingston (i’m sure G&D told you) its the capital and we are
staying up in The Hills in Townhouses..(not the NY kind, they are better) with a
tennis court & waterfall pools & jacuzzi…and view of the city. Its a long drive
from the main areas with winding roads & barely any street lights. But the
accommodations is just as nice as the Seaside Villas…and we have maid service..lol
This is my 1st overseas trip..& I am just loving this island -life in Jamaica ( Don’t understand why people migrate to America,,4WHAT?)
Today we went to a town called Gordon, where the Churnacs are staying.
There is a flipping river running through the yard & a waterfall a zillion feet high.
I am starting to realize these guys have a thing for rivers, stream fountains & waterfalls..
Each couple of days we meet a new one. I’ve totally lost track. Drew says she wants to be adopted by them. I think that we all should jump on their bandwagon.
Anyhow, we got a heads-up on PCDS Post-Carnival-Depression-Symdrome
We thought Chevonne was joking, but apparently folks have known to
loose control and can’t find their way back-to-reality..after the Socaism.
Well I guess only the strong will return…I was planning to reply to all, but feeling
sleepy so ZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzz & tell my peeps I will be home soon
MISS YOU GUYS
FROM DIANE G
April 2, 2013 @ 2:25 PM
Thinking of you today Gregory and wishing you everything that brings you happiness
Always a fan
Love Alicia
April 2, 2013 @ 1:03 PM
Am I the first one to wish you “happy birthday” today?.. NO?…The second one?. .NO?
Doesn’t matter. In my mind I was the first one, who thought of you at midnight on your special day.
Forever a fan
April 2, 2013 @ 9:14 AM
Feliz Aniversarario
from the Monaco sisters
Alizander,
Clover,
Crimson
Olympia
Keep on writing songs that mean the most to us 🙂
April 2, 2013 @ 8:38 AM
Happy Birthday Uncle Gregory
Wishing you health, luck, sunny days and many happy family moments
Blessings
April 2, 2013 @ 5:37 AM
Hey Gregory
We were expecting to see a Birthday Blog up for your special day.
Well on behalf of my staff @GanD in Jamaica we are sending you Soca..wishes today.
Have the Best Birthday Ever..From
Drew & Gary Anderson
Anna Davis Chin
Roxanne Nelson
Nadia Lee
Ana Mendoza
Rena Delgado
Carol Zardooz
Keisha Wong
Diane Gordon
Dee-Dee Blake
Maria Williams
Francesca Deluca
Kera Lawrence
Ava Torres
Ava Bempascuito
My sister in law Geneva will be sending you Birthday Blessings from NY
April 2, 2013 @ 6:26 AM
@Law, GanD, Rose and Ray etc…
Bless you bless you bless you. I have felt each and every birthday wish like a “sweet smack upside the head”. I’m good now.
Gregory
April 2, 2013 @ 7:04 AM
oh shucks!!
I was hoping to be.. here at the stroke of midnight so I could be the first to wish a happy birthday to you G..on my “birthday” 🙂 My time of birth was 7-minutes after midnight.. weighing 7lbs 7ozs. What was your time of birth.?..AND how many times people think that you were lying about your birthday, because they think it was April Fools Day..& you never want to say so. Just yesterday I was asked, again. 🙂
Anyway, Birthday G……Have a Nice Day
From Birthday K
April 2, 2013 @ 8:19 AM
Joyeux Anniversaire de Frances des Paris
April 2, 2013 @ 12:10 PM
ha ha..love that reply
Here is an awesome Aussie recipe for a perfect day..it should be 120% loved mixed with
130% luck… add on top 120% courage.. and garnish it with 130% health
Say cheers to life and this over-sized..over-proof of a birthday wish
ha..ha.. down under we..aim big 🙂
April 2, 2013 @ 1:26 PM
Blessings for you to.. everyday
But its your birthday, you are more than allowed to act crazy (like us down here in JA..like Bob Marley son sings “Welcome 2 JamRock”
Its time you showed the mettle you’re really made of..because a little wine don’t hurt no body..So Gregory my musical distant lover..I wish that every extra candle on your cake you receive an extra reason to smile..Happy Day 2 U.
If
that
don’t
make
no
sense
I guess a little wine does hurt
blame it on the ah..ah..alcohol
April 5, 2013 @ 12:13 AM
IRIE..G
JUST AV ENOUGH TIME TO SAY..WE ARE THINKING OF U.. DOWN HERE IN JA
AND SOCAISM..HAS TAKEN OVER THE ISLAND
April 15, 2013 @ 5:22 AM
Hi Gregory
I am back to get a “sweet smack upside my head” from you, because today is my birthday, I wrote “I’m back” because earlier today, I saw a post from Bruce’s stepmother, saying she was in San F..on the way to Napa… So I had to track then down.. And guess what? that is where, I am. (Napa Valley) Each bday.. I return to my place of birth..and visit my family, but mostly I just do things I like the most..by myself. Like walk.. jog.. yoga… .meditate… even have a picnic out in the fields with my favorite foods & drink, a book to read you & other slow-jammers on my ipod.. all by myself… and to me that is a “happy birthday”
My mother thinks I am selfish, because not even my children, husband, siblings or parents, ever get invited to my solo-celebration. Even when my children were babies, I would runaway to Napa. Oh, I made sure I was never pregnant or had a kid under 4-months-old, on April 15th. Now I call that Strategic Planning & Executive Management. Well, everyone understands except my mother. She has been living in Florida, this time of year for a while now. So at least I celebrate in Peace. A funny thing happen when I met my husband 28 years ago…during Easter (which was in March that year) I was waiting for the official date invite. And guess what he was waiting for..To ask me out on my birthday. You know he got a BIG-FAT-NO!! Man-went-into-shock!!! & from then he knew “about me & my bday” But I did make my trip to the valley real short, that year. By the time the next birthday came..”fearless-one” was engaged with a ring on it.
Engagement, lasted 6 months, then came ‘the i do’s”. After I came back from my 1st solo-bday as a married woman, it was time to plan the stork visits. And all our 4 children were born in November-to early December. I call that Planned Parenthood. Like I said all my peeps are happy except my mother. So what do you think about that Gregory. Would love to know yours & the fans thoughts. I spoke to Bruce’s sisters today & I’m meeting them on Tuesday. Can’t wait to meet Mona, heard she is a “Sex Whisperer” That’s right, I’m going to find out exactly what that means. Sydney, said “be careful what you wish for, because my mother is no ordinary 73-year-old. Oh, I forgot, they never say “old” next to their names or age. So I’m now feeling 56-years-young 🙂
Anyway, G..I do come back here on most July 4th week-ends, with husband & kids (ages 26-17) and this year is the first year I am coming back with a grandchild. My eldest son & girlfriend has an 18-month daughter (cute as a button) So if you wanna meet us. This July would be “fireworks’ lol
April 2, 2013 @ 4:18 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY 2013..GREGORY ABBOTT
FROM YOUR @LAW FANS
AUBREE WILLIAMS
LORRAINE FRAZIER
STELLA MURRAY & ME
MARIA GARCIA
WE WISH YOU A YEAR OF FUN, SUCCESS & BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES.
March 31, 2013 @ 12:26 AM
What an excitement you have caused, Gregory
Just had the chance to read all the emails inviting us to meet & greet your fans.
Gabreilla, & I am sorry we did not follow up sooner. however we will tune in to your show @11:30…Looking forward to the Q&A segment. I could have contributed to the show with my trillion Qs.. lol Maybe, next time.
Good Luck..G
Fr. Todd & Briella
March 30, 2013 @ 8:22 AM
Hello Gregory
I am down here in jamaica with some family members..including my husband, which is a big accomplishment..because walking on the beach and gazing at the ocean and just thinking about ..only god knows what…is the faze of life he’s @. So to get him on a flight to go anywhere is a big deal 4me…but then again..after he was in America for Uncle Samuel’s centennial bday..poor thing was homesick like a puppy and says.. he never want to be there again. No argument from me there. i read & saw more tragic & heart breaking stories (real life stories) in one month than I have seen in 10 years living around the Islands and other countries I’ve visited. Whew!! I just want the Bounty Paper Towels and you all can keep everything else.
We had to band the young children & the seniors from watching the television, when the New Town Shooting Tragedy happened.
Oh Gosh!! I did not come here to write or think unhappy thoughts..Just wanna say “hi’ to you Gregory and that my emails are all about you & from your fans & my churnacs too. I will probably have to wait until I get home to read them all. Plus the internet service comes & goes, often. We are between the mountains & the ocean in a fishing village call Salem on the North Coast of Jamaica. Very very beautiful & picturesque. I bet you could write a song just looking over the mountains & at the deep blue sea…There U go..
Just gave you a lyric to write a song..lol
We have a Carnival Event today (the 30th) but we plan to have a late dinner at a hotel in Ocho Rios, so we can hear your interview on The Muzicheadz Show. Did you notice we did not summit a question? Wanna know why? Because what we want to know..U don’t want 2..tell 🙂
One More Thing..the last time iI posted here my cousin Jasmin Hall was confusing me about some nonsense & I wrote my christian name & her surname and we never notice it at all. I can’t even find it on your blog. One of my nieces saw it & told us..We had a good chuckle. .ha ha ha
March 29, 2013 @ 1:58 PM
Good Morning Mr. Gregory Abbott
I am new to you..well not really. Maybe if I told you who is my brother is..you would not be new to me.
He ls fan101..Gary Anderson..and I am the sister who works in the same office as he & Drew, but yet he forgot to remember our names…lol….Funny way of saying that.
However, just wanted you to know..I will be listening to your interview on Saturday, along with the other employees. The only thing I’m disappointed to hear is…that its a pre-recorded radio show. Drew told me about the Q&A segment…so I thought it was live.
So maybe you would like to answer my Q..here. Which is.. Do you have any grand children, yet?..If i have entered “sacred territory” you could send me a private email. g_vakennedy.co.uk
Call me Genny
btw..love your version of 8-days-a-week
March 27, 2013 @ 6:41 AM
Hi Gregory
I am known as the quote-lady at the office (GanD Studios) because each day I print and paste one on our bulletin board..so i just thought after opening this email you sent..to post today’s quote..which is by Bob Marley:
LIFE IS ONE BIG ROAD, WITH LOTS OF SIGNS
SO WHEN YOU RIDING THROUGH THE RUTS
DON’T COMPLICATE YOUR MIND
FLEE FROM HATE, MISCHIEF & JEALOUSY
DON’T BURY YOUR THOUGHTS,
PUT YOUR VISION TO REALITY
WAKE……UP…..AND…..LIVE
April 1, 2013 @ 5:25 AM
VERY GOOD CHOICE FROM THE BOB MARLEY..BOOK OF QUOTES..
This is one of my favorites:
YOU JUST CAN’T LIVE THAT NEGATIVE WAY
YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN
MAKE WAY FOR THE POSITIVE DAY
CAUSE IT’S A NEW DAY
One Love
One Heart
One Destiny
March 26, 2013 @ 4:57 AM
This is the first I’ve ever been to an Event..honoring a person..and the person was invisible. 🙂
But, I met some awesome people and made a lot of friends..4Life.. All because of you.
March 31, 2013 @ 8:59 AM
YES!! Carol everybody is so awesome. All of you including Gregory should get “something & wave”..to some Soca Music. Get out your lap/desk-top..search for a soca mix 2913 or any year will be do…..BLAST THE VOLUME.. 2 ..THE MAX……& jump jump & wave that “something” till you soaking wet. THIS IS HAPPINESS..got those words from a song. I said “yes” it is. If my Aussie Posse reads this, they are gonna think I am drunk, but I have NOT had any alcohol drinks. I am just drunk on the music & high on life at this Bacchanal.
So…G..4get about interviews..this is what you should be doing. Lets get a plan in motion to get you here for next year. I know I’m coming back. Wait..I might not leave. Hmm! I wonder if a Pediatric Nurse is needed here. I am telling you folks..my hips not lying, they have not stop moving, even now i am sitting, typing & gyrating. But all good things must come to an end.
So this is a wrap
March 25, 2013 @ 2:59 AM
Hello There Gregory
Where art thou? We are just about to “wrap it up” over here at Gary Anderson’s home. He & his wife Drew..hosted the 2nd..meet..n…greet. I missed the 1st one. Actually I arrived in New York this morning..from Sydney..via Washington DC…where I stopover to visit my brother & his family. Its so wonderful to finally meet all the people I’ve been friends with online & on the phone..texting & talking for hours….We all wished you were here.
Next time, huh? 🙂
Luv Faith
March 25, 2013 @ 12:46 AM
Hi Gregory
This is Jordan ( a son of Mona)
Between mother and my wife Choine , they both have me on my month off from the hospital reading whats on your blog..to them. I thought it was going to be an easy task. but between you & the fans…the comments are coming faster than I can read. I am still on the Valentine page. which mother loves. The quotes & comments that have been posted, by you, your fans & our family.are very interesting.. And Choine says having me read out loud to them is just a way of keeping me off my feet..relaxing on the lounge chair. Anyhow, I have a Q..for you. Do you remember bumping into a tall Indian lady dressed in a bright yellow sari-outfit in Jan. Guess who that was?
March 27, 2013 @ 8:07 AM
Hi Jordan
Just read your comment to Gregory. Did you guys tell her (lady in Sari) who bumped into her yet? I don’t think she’s gonna believe.
Miss you guys..but don’t miss that weather. I like to be where the sun is shining and the air smells like lemons & limes 🙂
Love Aunt Rose
Sending ..Love.. 2..U..2..Gregory
March 24, 2013 @ 11:14 AM
A Pleasant Good Morning to you
Its a beautiful sunrise..down here at Pink Beach Club…so are you & your beautiful quote
Getting ready for my nature walk..with you on my ipod, well my morning can’t get any better than this.
Peace
March 24, 2013 @ 7:53 AM
Hey,,,,G
Its late saturday night..almost sunday morning and I am online chatting with Martha Samsasoni..posting how we got the name Cafe-Girls. Go check out what i wrote. One of us wrote it in your guestbook..but now its out there circling around the world
Remember you posted that your fans are “Awesome” Guest what they are..including me
Yes I am so vain
Lova Ya like a red stripe beer..which i had tooo many of @Stella’s Shindig
March 24, 2013 @ 12:03 AM
I HAD SO MUCH FUN WITH YOUR..PEEPS..LAST NIGHT, THAT I INVITED THEM OVER TO MY APT..TO CONTINUE THE GOOD TIME. NOT ALL CAN ATTEND, BUT I PLAN TO ENTERTAIN..”STELLA-STYLE
aka The FearlessOne
March 23, 2013 @ 3:17 PM
Always believe in your dreams…. beautiful Gregory.
March 23, 2013 @ 1:37 PM
Hey ..G
You gone off course again.. I just woke up so I will be back with something to say 🙂
8@Law..had a blast last night with the Cafe Chicks and The GanD Office Team of G-Fans & 3 Gentlemen, Trevor, David & Gary
March 23, 2013 @ 7:14 AM
well we had our own Q&A…last night..and it was all-about-you
its late so i am going to close my eyes and dream the impossible
blessed are those who are sweet…….r..u?.. 🙂 by the time you read this my sweet dreams will be over.
XOXOXO
March 23, 2013 @ 6:22 AM
GREGORY…FORGIVE ME
I JUST CAME HOME FROM THE 1ST OF 4..MEET & GREETS..YOUR FANS AND I HAD TO MANY MOJITOS & RUM PUNCH…AND I DON’T UNDERSTAND THAT QUOTE AT THE MOMENT. WHEN J’CANS ARE IN THE BLDG..YOU CAN EXPECT THE DRINKS & FOOD TO HAVE AN EXTRA ..KICK. SO I’M GOING TO GET A GOOD MORNING SLEEP & REPLY TO YOUR QUOTE LIKE A SOBER & INTELLIGENT,,,,,SIGNORA