Matthew Anderson on BN.net board

[glitter_fades]

Originally Posted by amber

I don't know you, but I'm happy to hear about your Cancer not coming back, and I wish you the best.

I do! Hi, honey, welcome back.

I got to know Jan very well during the fan club fight with Todd. If everyone knew how much this woman did to get the band's attention and get him out, you'd think the same as me. No wonder she got sick so soon after! If I were one of those people who believed in crystal visions, I'd say JT put an evil spell on her. Instead, I think she became so stressed out and overworked at her job and also with the fan club efforts her overall health suffered. I'm glad you're well now. Happy one year anniversary being cancer free.

Thank you for all your efforts to let the band know what was being done to the fans. I know the fans who worked on this are against being singled out, but I want people to know how one person did more than her share and got nothing in return except a nasty battle with cancer. Since we're friends you can kill me for saying this, but everyone needs to know how much effort fans put in to helping fellow fans. I was wrong about all the band members knowing about the early fan club controversy. You were right about them being in the dark. I don't mind saying it. Mick knows now and doesn't seem to care, but thanks to the others caring about us, JT is not as involved with the band as he once was. He was ousted from the fan club. The other deals he has with Mick are his own. He's still in the mix with Mick, but he definitely does not speak for the rest of the band. The others can't pick Mick's friends but they can stand up for the fans. They did so when it came to getting rid of JT from the fan club. Thank you, Jan, and everybody else who wrote, called, faxed, wore "fire Todd" t-shirts, etc.

Fleetwood Mac fans are the best. It's a pretty good band, too!

[SuzeQuze]

Originally Posted by glitter_fades

I do! Hi, honey, welcome back.

I got to know Jan very well during the fan club fight with Todd. If everyone knew how much this woman did to get the band's attention and get him out, you'd think the same as me. No wonder she got sick so soon after! If I were one of those people who believed in crystal visions, I'd say JT put an evil spell on her. Instead, I think she became so stressed out and overworked at her job and also with the fan club efforts her overall health suffered. I'm glad you're well now. Happy one year anniversary being cancer free.

Thank you for all your efforts to let the band know what was being done to the fans. I know the fans who worked on this are against being singled out, but I want people to know how one person did more than her share and got nothing in return except a nasty battle with cancer. Since we're friends you can kill me for saying this, but everyone needs to know how much effort fans put in to helping fellow fans. I was wrong about all the band members knowing about the early fan club controversy. You were right about them being in the dark. I don't mind saying it. Mick knows now and doesn't seem to care, but thanks to the others caring about us, JT is not as involved with the band as he once was. He was ousted from the fan club. The other deals he has with Mick are his own. He's still in the mix with Mick, but he definitely does not speak for the rest of the band. The others can't pick Mick's friends but they can stand up for the fans. They did so when it came to getting rid of JT from the fan club. Thank you, Jan, and everybody else who wrote, called, faxed, wore "fire Todd" t-shirts, etc.

Fleetwood Mac fans are the best. It's a pretty good band, too!

They (you all) really are the best. Thank you, Jan, for all of that work you put in. Welcome back to the Ledge (or from it) and I look forward to getting to know you better. My Mom had breast cancer this time last year and remains cancer free at this point. I'm so glad you are beating it too.

[dissention]

Originally Posted by seeknpeace

I am fabu, all but my job. I had to close my company when I got sick and went to work for Wachovia as a Financial Specialist. I have never, ever worked in a more negative, fear based job in my life. 60 hour weeks are the norm. Sucks out loud. I got into it with someone who will be my leader in the next couple months, so I am looking. Good news is that I am number one in loans and deposits for my entire region, second month out of training. Bad news is that it is killing me.

I am well. Cancer has not come back and now, more than ever, I just cherish my time. No way any place or person is going to rob me of that.

Kisses!!! Jan

I'm so happy and relieved for you. Sucks about your job, but I'm sure things will perk up. If you could get over the cancer, you can get over any hump.

Anyways, drop me a line anytime, darling, I've missed talking to you so much. Love ya! Don't be a stranger.

[GypsySorcerer]

Jan - I don't you but I wish you the best. Take care and come back soon!

[ontheEdgeof17]

Originally Posted by GypsySorcerer

Jan - I don't you but I wish you the best. Take care and come back soon!

Same here. Take care!

[seeknpeace]

Originally Posted by GypsySorcerer

Jan - I don't you but I wish you the best. Take care and come back soon!

Wow, thank you guys for the love. I have missed you guys so much. It is funny how our worlds and life come full circle, ppl pass us in the night, some make waves that rock us a bit, then it all changes, ppl look around and reassess what is. The fans are the best ppl on earth and I love you guys. Dissention, I tried emailing you last year and your email was not the same. Soon as I catch up, catch my breath I will be back. I am out today, had some minor surgery. Suze....Your mom is a warrior!! I am so glad that she is one year cancer free!! We must have been going through this at the same time. I had my double mastectomy Feb 4 last year.

Livia, it was really good to see you in Camden. The show was awesome, huh? I hope that I get to see you again one day.

Kathy, you are my girl, you know that. Guys, Kathy is the first fan that I met online when I found FMac online. My oldest on line buddy. And, the most loyal one you could ever find.

Everyone, thank you so much.... Jan

[NicksIllume]

Originally Posted by seeknpeace

Wow, thank you guys for the love. I have missed you guys so much. It is funny how our worlds and life come full circle, ppl pass us in the night, some make waves that rock us a bit, then it all changes, ppl look around and reassess what is. The fans are the best ppl on earth and I love you guys. Dissention, I tried emailing you last year and your email was not the same. Soon as I catch up, catch my breath I will be back. I am out today, had some minor surgery. Suze....Your mom is a warrior!! I am so glad that she is one year cancer free!! We must have been going through this at the same time. I had my double mastectomy Feb 4 last year.

Livia, it was really good to see you in Camden. The show was awesome, huh? I hope that I get to see you again one day.

Kathy, you are my girl, you know that. Guys, Kathy is the first fan that I met online when I found FMac online. My oldest on line buddy. And, the most loyal one you could ever find.

Everyone, thank you so much.... Jan

I don't know you, but I hope you stay cancer free. A family member battled with cancer and had a mastectomy. She stayed cancer free for a little over a year, and now it's back. Best wishes to you!

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Originally Posted by seeknpeace

Wow, thank you guys for the love. I have missed you guys so much. It is funny how our worlds and life come full circle, ppl pass us in the night, some make waves that rock us a bit, then it all changes, ppl look around and reassess what is. The fans are the best ppl on earth and I love you guys. Dissention, I tried emailing you last year and your email was not the same. Soon as I catch up, catch my breath I will be back. I am out today, had some minor surgery. Suze....Your mom is a warrior!! I am so glad that she is one year cancer free!! We must have been going through this at the same time. I had my double mastectomy Feb 4 last year.

Livia, it was really good to see you in Camden. The show was awesome, huh? I hope that I get to see you again one day.

Kathy, you are my girl, you know that. Guys, Kathy is the first fan that I met online when I found FMac online. My oldest on line buddy. And, the most loyal one you could ever find.

Everyone, thank you so much.... Jan

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Originally Posted by NicksIllume

I don't know you, but I hope you stay cancer free. A family member battled with cancer and had a mastectomy. She stayed cancer free for a little over a year, and now it's back. Best wishes to you!

So sorry to hear about your family member. I wish her the best

Pip

[Gypsy-Rhiannon]

Originally Posted by glitter_fades

I do! Hi, honey, welcome back.

I got to know Jan very well during the fan club fight with Todd. If everyone knew how much this woman did to get the band's attention and get him out, you'd think the same as me. No wonder she got sick so soon after! If I were one of those people who believed in crystal visions, I'd say JT put an evil spell on her. Instead, I think she became so stressed out and overworked at her job and also with the fan club efforts her overall health suffered. I'm glad you're well now. Happy one year anniversary being cancer free.

Thank you for all your efforts to let the band know what was being done to the fans. I know the fans who worked on this are against being singled out, but I want people to know how one person did more than her share and got nothing in return except a nasty battle with cancer. Since we're friends you can kill me for saying this, but everyone needs to know how much effort fans put in to helping fellow fans. I was wrong about all the band members knowing about the early fan club controversy. You were right about them being in the dark. I don't mind saying it. Mick knows now and doesn't seem to care, but thanks to the others caring about us, JT is not as involved with the band as he once was. He was ousted from the fan club. The other deals he has with Mick are his own. He's still in the mix with Mick, but he definitely does not speak for the rest of the band. The others can't pick Mick's friends but they can stand up for the fans. They did so when it came to getting rid of JT from the fan club. Thank you, Jan, and everybody else who wrote, called, faxed, wore "fire Todd" t-shirts, etc.

Fleetwood Mac fans are the best. It's a pretty good band, too!

ITA with all the above!

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by seeknpeace

Gotta love the suppa fan. Just wanted to drop in and say hi to you all. I still hate Jonathan Todd. I just wish that I could have seen him at a show.

Good to see you around, Jan.
Why ruin a show with a Toad sighting, ya know?

[NicksIllume]

Originally Posted by Gypsy-Rhiannon

So sorry to hear about your family member. I wish her the best

Pip

Thank you.

[Serrart]

Originally Posted by takenbythesky

I have been skimming through this thread with feelings of interest and confusion...

My name is Justin, and I have been posting pretty regularly here at The Ledge since September of 2004. I’ve been a Fleetwood Mac fan for three years (four this summer). Although I discovered their music at the age of thirteen and am currently only sixteen years old, I feel an intense connection with their music. All thirty-eight years worth of it. The songs of Fleetwood Mac play a big part in my day-to-day life; I feel as if I was meant to find this band. I came to The Ledge after my family was most certainly very sick of hearing about everything Fleetwood Mac-related.

Being able to discuss the music and the history of Fleetwood Mac and its members with other fans has been a very enjoyable experience...though I was wary of doing so. I was very cautious in the beginning, promising myself to only post about things regarding the music, no “Chit Chat.” I feared being hurt somehow by members of this online community, my naïveté taken advantage of. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the majority of Ledgies are kind, down to earth people. Eventually, I opened up quite a bit with my posts, became bolder and more outspoken. Of course I posted some things that I now regret. So is life. There are good and bad things that happen at The Ledge, just as is everywhere else.

The most rewarding part of The Ledge for me has been the friendships I have forged with several Ledgies: people I now really care about, think about often, and have satisfying (online) relationships with. The camaraderie makes it all worthwhile, the feeling that there are indeed other people who you can share your love for Fleetwood Mac with, and maybe share some things about your life with, too. People you can learn from. People whom, at least when it comes to a single message board, you belong with.

The malice and ill feelings directed toward “chiffonheads” has confused me for some time, and I thank David for clearing up just exactly what a “chiffonhead” is. As evidenced by my username, Stevie Nicks is probably my favorite member of Fleetwood Mac when all is said and done. I never thought of myself as a “chiffonhead” because Stevie’s gypsy style doesn’t really matter all that much to me (though it is unique and interesting). It is her voice, her songwriting, and willingness to put forth her deepest darkest emotions and vulnerabilities on record that I love. It’s about the music, not the image, in my mind. I was tired of people making condescending blanket statements that all Stevie Nicks fans that posted here were somehow less than intelligent and narrow-minded in their all-consuming love of everything Stevie. Now, I better understand why people are cynical when it comes to such fans. I only ask that we all respect posters here, regardless of their affiliations, so long as they are not doing harm. It would be nice to treat posters here like individuals with human feelings, too. I’m probably just making a big deal over nothing going on at a message board though.

Lastly, The Ledge is just a place I enjoy the heck out of, and I hope to stay here for a while longer...I’ll be looking forward to more good debates, discussions, and laughs, everyone.

I've just read it, it's a beautiful post, Justin, thanks!

Romy

[glitter_fades]

Welcome, Justin. Nice to read thoughtful posts like yours.

[amber]

Originally Posted by glitter_fades

Welcome, Justin. Nice to read thoughtful posts like yours.

Justin is awesome, but he's been here for like, 5 months or something.