Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs

#788484 - 01/18/10 03:09 AM Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,139 Michelle Chapman Serious Contributor
Michelle Chapman Serious Contributor Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,139 Martinsburg,WV	I just wanted to say hello to everyone...I have missed all of you guys.I have been away for a few months due to some family problems and a health scare(I am fine).I tried to keep up with my songwriting,but failed and have pretty much wasted the past few months of my life as far as my songwriting goes.I have had a few positive things happen for me while I have been away.For one,I am going to be a first time grandmother in about 6 months.I am ready to get back to the songwriting though,and I am hoping that you guys will have me back.I really missed "hanging out"with all of the wonderful and talented folks here....so if you guys will have me,I am back and ready to start working on some new songs and hopefully some great collaborations...hope some of you will fill me in on all that has happened since I have been away..I just heard that Brian is in the hospital and he and his family will definitely be in my thoughts and prayers...But how is everyone doing?Did Polly and Andy ever get married?Did Glynda find her knight in shining armour yet?Please...tell me everything...lol.....Michelle Chapman ***You know I'm a dreamer,but my heart's of gold***Motley Crue

#788541 - 01/18/10 11:59 AM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: Michelle Chapman]
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 6,860 Everett Adams Top 40 Poster
Everett Adams Top 40 Poster Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 6,860 ,NL Canada	Welcome back Michelle, you were missed. I'll let others fill you in on all the news, some of it I seem to have missed along the way too. The more you taste the bitterness of defeat, the sweeter final victory will be May the flowers of love forever bloom in your garden of life http://www.soundclick.com/newsflashsounds http://www.soundclick.com/newsflashgospel www.cdbaby.com/all/eca333 www.showcaseyourmusic.com/newsflashsounds

#788546 - 01/18/10 12:09 PM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: Everett Adams]
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 9,649 Two Singers
Two Singers Top 20 Poster Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 9,649 Northern Alabama	Double post. Arghhhhhh!!!! Last edited by Al David; 01/18/10 12:10 PM.

#788548 - 01/18/10 12:10 PM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: Everett Adams]
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 9,649 Two Singers
Two Singers Top 20 Poster Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 9,649 Northern Alabama	HI MICHELLE!!!!! Gosh, it's so damned good to see you back again! We have missed oyu a bunch. Glad to hear things are going well at this time. And congratulation on the impending grandmotherhood! We have 4...6, 11, 12 and 13 years old. As far as the social happenings, I think it best to let everyone concerned tell you themselves. That way there's no misinformation. I wouldn't necessarily say your time was wasted as far as songwriting goes. Every experience you have in life might find a way into a song somewhere, sometime. Every experience we have gives us new perspectives, new ideas, more reflections. Even the sad or hurtful ones leave us with a feeling, a memory...something that can be expressed musically/lyrically. Nice to have you back with us! All the best and hope 2010 is a great year for you. Alan Last edited by Al David; 01/18/10 12:12 PM.

#788561 - 01/18/10 12:43 PM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: Michelle Chapman]
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 4,179 Tom Shea Top 100 Poster
Tom Shea Top 100 Poster Joined: May 2008 Posts: 4,179 Nebraska	Welcome back. Nice of you to post this message. And glad you are ok. Tom Thomas Shea Thomas Shea - Songwriting http://www.soundclick.com/thomasshea Justice - Songs http://www.soundclick.com/justice-nebraska

#788565 - 01/18/10 12:48 PM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: Tom Shea]
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 10,938 Kevin Emmrich
Kevin Emmrich Top 10 Poster Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 10,938 Crozet, VA	Michelle, Good to see you back. You wrote some really, really good songs while you were here. I am expecting the same amazing quality this time around (ha, ha). By the way www.fawm.org is cranking up again (write 14 songs in 28 days). Might be just what you need to get going again. Have fun and see ya around soon. Kevin "Good science comes in peer reviewed journals. Conspiracy theories come in YouTube videos. " Kevin @ bandcamp: Crows Say Vee-Eh (and Kevin @50/90 2019)

#788574 - 01/18/10 01:29 PM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: Kevin Emmrich]
Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 5,335 Marc Barnette Top 50 Poster
Marc Barnette Top 50 Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 5,335 Nashville, Tn.	Hi Michelle, You never "waste" time as a songwriter. You might have just been "compiling data" for use in future songs. There is never a date or time limit on writing. Write what you have gone through, help other people who might be going through the same thing. MAB

#788579 - 01/18/10 01:47 PM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: Marc Barnette]
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 8,682 glynda Top 20 Poster
glynda Top 20 Poster Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 8,682 Princeton Texas	M I C H E L L E ... NO.......I'M STILL SINGLE, NO GUY..NOTHING BUT HEY IT'S SO GOOOOOOD TO SEEEE YOU AGAIN' WELCOME BACK LADY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'M JUST WORKING ALOT AND SO HAPPY TO SEE YOU.....GLYN WILL PM YOU WITH MY PHONE INFO'S...... http://www.youtube.com/GlyndasInterviews http://soundclick.com/songsbyglyn http://www.youtube.com/user/GlyndaDuncan http://www.krykey.com/Radio/PRSPage.aspx?id=2451 http://together.com/user/Radio_Interviews http://www.heartsofcountryradio.hostzi.com "MZ G..TEXAS LADY SHUM **IN HONOR OF TAMPA STAN

#788586 - 01/18/10 02:26 PM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: glynda]
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 10,330 Jean Bullock
Jean Bullock Top 10 Poster Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 10,330 Anaheim, CA, USA	Welcome back, Michelle! Please visit my facebook EZ3D PopUps for free papercraft templates. Great for beginners of all ages. Favorite Sites: http://facebook.com/EZ3DPopUps http://ez3dpopups.blogspot.com/ http://harrietschock.com http://jpfolks.com http://phillipmartin.com

#788600 - 01/18/10 03:54 PM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: Jean Bullock]
Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 4,666 DonnaMarilyn Top 100 Poster
DonnaMarilyn Top 100 Poster Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 4,666 Netherlands	Good to see you again, Michelle. I agree with the others: No time is ever wasted. It's all grist for the mill. Donna Honour the Earth. Without it, we'd be nowhere. Life is too important to take seriously. http://www.reverbnation.com/donnamarilynrichblend

#788604 - 01/18/10 04:03 PM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: DonnaMarilyn]
Joined: May 2005 Posts: 2,401 Hummingbird
Hummingbird Top 100 Poster Joined: May 2005 Posts: 2,401 Victoria, B.C. Canada	Good to see you again, Michelle! Vikki Flawith: Songwriter/Composer, Singer/Voice Teacher 12Feb10- *NEW BLOG: "BE YOUR OWN GURU ;)" MY STORY & MY MUSIC: http://www.vikkiflawith.com Be a FAN: http://www.reverbnation.com/vikkiflawith

#788611 - 01/18/10 04:53 PM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: Hummingbird]
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,404 in2piano Top 200 Poster
in2piano Top 200 Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,404 Oregon, USA	Hey Michelle... Welcome home! You were missed. Larry Can't find the stairway to 'heaven'...but I know where the elevator is. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us" - Albert Schweitzer.

#788612 - 01/18/10 04:53 PM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: Michelle Chapman]
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 622 CG King Serious Contributor
CG King Serious Contributor Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 622 Nashville	Hi Michelle! It's good to see you back and to hear that you are doing well. Now........get busy writing some great songs! Kind wishes, Gail

#788617 - 01/18/10 04:59 PM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: CG King]
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,558 Tom Tracy Top 100 Poster
Tom Tracy Top 100 Poster Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,558 Lumberport,WV, USA	Hey Michelle (neighbor)! Welcome back! Tom Tracy http://www.soundclick.com/tomtracy

#788654 - 01/18/10 06:52 PM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: Tom Tracy]
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 19,839 Calvin Top 10 Poster
Calvin Top 10 Poster Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 19,839 Okeechobee, Florida U.S.A.	W E L C O M E~~~~~~~~~B A C K

#788672 - 01/18/10 07:26 PM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: Calvin]
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 829 Nadia Top 500 Poster
Nadia Top 500 Poster Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 829 UK	Hi Michelle. So glad you are back. I totally agree with everybody who says that no time was wasted. Congratulations on your wonderful news. Always happy to collaborate with you. I'm sure you'll get many PMs from other songwriters saying the same Nadia _________________________ http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_music.cfm?bandID=936270 Nadia

#788734 - 01/18/10 10:24 PM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: Nadia]
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,541 Michele Howlett Top 100 Poster
Michele Howlett Top 100 Poster Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,541 Hunter Valley NSW Australia	Hi Michelle So nice to see you again. Yes I missed you, welcome back hah. This Aussie girl hasn't been on the boards much lately. I've been working on a song to my Mum, who has Dementia. Also I'm learning lot's about songwriting, which is very exciting. At present it is school holidays here, so I'm pretty busy, also going to sit through two courses, as I need to do these to apply for this job next week, so I'm crossing my fingers I get the job. On the weekend, I hurt my back, so went to have remedial massage yesterday, very soar and bruised today, so I'm sitting here with a hot pack on my back, gosh, painful. Looking forward to seeing you on the boards again. Gotta go, my kids are running a muck. Hugs Michele Last edited by Michele Bolton; 01/18/10 10:26 PM. http://www.myspace.com/michelebolton http://soundclick.com/share?songid=6211972

#788735 - 01/18/10 10:36 PM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: Michele Howlett]
Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 8,574 Mike Dunbar JPF Mentor
Mike Dunbar JPF Mentor Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 8,574 Nashville Tennessee	Hi Michelle, Welcome back. Life takes funny turns. Like Marc says, in songwriting sometimes you just need to build up more stories to tell. There's no such thing as wasting time. All the Best, Mike You've got to know your limitations. I don't know what your limitations are. I found out what mine were when I was twelve. I found out that there weren't too many limitations, if I did it my way. -Johnny Cash It's only music. -niteshift Mike Dunbar Music

#788775 - 01/19/10 12:13 AM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: Michelle Chapman]
Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,650 WriterTomYeager Top 100 Poster
WriterTomYeager Top 100 Poster Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,650 Harrisonburg,Virtginia	WB Michelle time to nag you about not just writing songs-but sending your best stuff to Nashville...ya never know girl NAG NAG NAG! Tom

#788788 - 01/19/10 12:53 AM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: WriterTomYeager]
Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 10,240 Kaley Willow
Kaley Willow Top 10 Poster Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 10,240 PA	Dear Michelle... It IS a strange feeling to take a break from it all........but I think the beautiful part of songwriting is it's there....just waiting for ya like an unwrapped gift... Today's the first I've been here in months....too, gal.... Take good care... Kaley NEW Web Site Start http://kaleywillow.com/ Miss Willow's Fence Row http://cdbaby.com/cd/kwwg2 Andy & Friends http://cdbaby.com/cd/kwwg Piano & more http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=8404&content=music Kids.. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=6469&content=music

#788811 - 01/19/10 02:40 AM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: Kaley Willow]
Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,526 Polly Hager Helping Hand
Polly Hager Helping Hand Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,526 Cincinnati, OH USA	Michelle! What a nice surprise to come on here and find this! Welcome back, and DO stick around! No, Andy and I didn't work out, but that's life. Plenty of fish in the sea. I've been writing myself (don't laugh!!!) and came up with something half decent. I've grown a lot since I've been here (that's what this place does to you!) Looking forward to seeing you around and reading what you have. (((BIG HUGS)))! http://www.soundclick.com/pollyhager http://www.facebook.com/polly.wilmot http://www.reverbnation.com/rockcandycincy You're supposed to be grooving as hard as you can, all of the time. - Stephen Gaskin

#788964 - 01/19/10 09:36 PM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: Michelle Chapman]
Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 9,186 Joice Marie Top 10 Poster
Joice Marie Top 10 Poster Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 9,186 Cornish Flat, NH, USA	Hi Michelle Welcome Back ! jm perfection is unattainable, excellence is totally within reach http://www.youtube.com/joicemarie http://www.myspace.com/lemonmcfartney

#789044 - 01/20/10 02:30 AM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: glynda]
Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 705 Sausagelink Top 500 Poster
Sausagelink Top 500 Poster Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 705	Originally Posted by glynda I'M STILL SINGLE, NO GUY..NOTHING If you got the money I got the time We'll go honky tonking and we'll have a time Bring along your cadillac, leave my old wreck behind If you got the money honey I got the time Send big bills* and I'll be right there! *U.S. currency only

#789060 - 01/20/10 04:58 AM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: Sausagelink]
Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,763 niteshift
niteshift Top 50 Poster Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,763 Fiji	Hey Michelle, Hope you are well, and traveling along Ok. A change and a rest sure is good to rejuvenate the inspiration. Write on ! cheers, niteshift niteshift Film @ Twitter Seahorse Resorts Tonga and Fiji - Linkedin

#789104 - 01/20/10 10:38 AM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: Kaley Willow]
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,035 Joanne Lurgio Top 100 Poster
Joanne Lurgio Top 100 Poster Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 4,035 RI, USA	Originally Posted by Kaley Willow Dear Michelle... It IS a strange feeling to take a break from it all........but I think the beautiful part of songwriting is it's there....just waiting for ya like an unwrapped gift... Today's the first I've been here in months....too, gal.... Take good care... Kaley I couldn't say it any better than Kaley : ) Welcome back Joanne Joanne's Website facebook CD Baby itunes

#789163 - 01/20/10 03:36 PM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: Michelle Chapman]
Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,210 KimberlyinNC Top 50 Poster
KimberlyinNC Top 50 Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,210 North Carolina	I missed you girl!!! Good to have you back! Kim Always open to collaborations on my lyrics.. with singers and musicians, but PLEASE contact me before putting work into one--in case someone else has it..thanks!!* BMI Member All Rights Reserved http://www.littleikepublishing.com Email for Song Business Only littleikeproductions@hotmail.com

#789377 - 01/21/10 12:30 PM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: KimberlyinNC]
Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 4,096 nightengale Top 100 Poster
nightengale Top 100 Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 4,096 Eugene, Or USA	Hi Michelle, I'm glad you're back too! You're missed around this site. I know what you mean about getting back into writing, if I don't write for a week I have trouble comming up with a subject. I've wrote off on since x-mas, more off than on. Eerie story about someone following me around on the internet so I sometimes hang back in the shadows watching the new people on the sites to see if they are lerit. It has been eerie, I'll tell you about it one of these days. Take care and I'm real glad you're back! Geneva http://soundcloud.com/nightengalemusic http://www.reverbnation.com/nightengalemusic http://members.soundclick.com/nightengalemusic GENEVA Griffin Lyrics seeking singer/composer,cowriters,collaborators

#789384 - 01/21/10 12:45 PM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: nightengale]
Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,199 John Hoffman Top 100 Poster
John Hoffman Top 100 Poster Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,199 St. Peters, Mo.	Michelle, good to have you around. have fun, John Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword never had an editor.

#798908 - 02/24/10 09:25 PM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: John Hoffman]
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,139 Michelle Chapman Serious Contributor
Michelle Chapman Serious Contributor Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,139 Martinsburg,WV	Wow...thanks everyone for the welcome back...had a few more minor setbacks there for a few weeks...my daughter and I were in a car accident.my daughter is 18 weeks pregnant so it was pretty scary...we had to go to the hospital,but my daughter and my unborn grandchild are both fine now...i had a slight case of whiplash that has been causing me some pain,but I guess I'm going to be just fine too...It seems that I should have plenty of ideas to work on now for some new songs,cuz the last few months have been crazy...it was so nice to come back and see some familiar faces.You guys are great...I have really missed being here...I'm going to spend a few days going through some of the recent posts and try to catch up on everything that has been going on here at JPFs...its good to be back... ***You know I'm a dreamer,but my heart's of gold***Motley Crue

#798920 - 02/24/10 09:54 PM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: Michelle Chapman]
Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 6,894 Ricki E. Bellos Top 40 Poster
Ricki E. Bellos Top 40 Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 6,894 Wisconsin	Hi Michelle, Great to have you back. Just jump right in. You'll never wear out your welcome. Ricki http://www.soundclick.com/rickib http://soundcloud.com/rickib http://www.stoneybeachmusic.com/index.html One door closes, another opens

#798937 - 02/24/10 11:03 PM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: Ricki E. Bellos]
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 8,102 Johnny Daubert Top 25 Poster
Johnny Daubert Top 25 Poster Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 8,102 New Jersey, USA	Hi Michelle! Congratulations on the upcoming Nan Nan job! You didn't leave, you just stepped out for some things. No biggie. Songwriting? When not actually writing, we're recoiling. It's all a songwriting process,,,,every minute! Johnny now,,,,long story,,,don't ask! Actually a Member Since 1996 or 97 (Number One Hundred Something). https://www.soundclick.com/bands3/default.cfm?bandID=1409522

#798945 - 02/25/10 12:32 AM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: Johnny Daubert]
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 10,330 Jean Bullock
Jean Bullock Top 10 Poster Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 10,330 Anaheim, CA, USA	Hi, Michelle! Glad to hear that everyone survived the accident. How scary for you and your daughter. Please visit my facebook EZ3D PopUps for free papercraft templates. Great for beginners of all ages. Favorite Sites: http://facebook.com/EZ3DPopUps http://ez3dpopups.blogspot.com/ http://harrietschock.com http://jpfolks.com http://phillipmartin.com

#799015 - 02/25/10 12:07 PM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: Jean Bullock]
Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,697 Janice Hopkins Top 50 Poster
Janice Hopkins Top 50 Poster Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,697 Michigan	Michele...so happy to have you back with us...now stay...if you can. I am go glad that you and your daughter and baby were not hurt too badly in the accident...Thank God for that, for sure. I have missed reading your great lyrics and seeing your smiling avatar. Onward and upward now, girl.... TTYS Jan http://www.soundclick.com/janicehopkins

#799021 - 02/25/10 12:20 PM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: Michelle Chapman]
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 4,179 Tom Shea Top 100 Poster
Tom Shea Top 100 Poster Joined: May 2008 Posts: 4,179 Nebraska	Glad it worked out well. Must have been very scary. Welcome back. Tom Thomas Shea Thomas Shea - Songwriting http://www.soundclick.com/thomasshea Justice - Songs http://www.soundclick.com/justice-nebraska

#799099 - 02/25/10 06:53 PM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: Tom Shea]
Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 9,649 Two Singers
Two Singers Top 20 Poster Joined: Feb 2001 Posts: 9,649 Northern Alabama	Hey Songwriter! Glad you;re back! Glad everything turned out as good as it did. We'll be looking forward to more great lyrics from you! Alan

#800449 - 03/04/10 06:54 PM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: Two Singers]
Joined: May 2004 Posts: 2,242 Sam Wilson Top 200 Poster
Sam Wilson Top 200 Poster Joined: May 2004 Posts: 2,242 Nashville, TN USA	Miss you and love you, Michele.......Here's to hoping that all goes well and you can join us again soon Co-Write Friendly.....Look at my blog on My Space. http://www.cherokee46x@yahoo.com http://www.myspace.com/ronnievanzantfan http://www.facebook.com/sambwilson Ronnie Van Zant fan

#810850 - 04/15/10 05:53 AM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: Sam Wilson]
Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 829 Nadia Top 500 Poster
Nadia Top 500 Poster Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 829 UK	Michelle, we are missing you. How are you? Nadia

#810873 - 04/15/10 10:56 AM Re: Hello to all of my friends here at JPFs [Re: Nadia]
Joined: May 2008 Posts: 4,179 Tom Shea Top 100 Poster
Tom Shea Top 100 Poster Joined: May 2008 Posts: 4,179 Nebraska	Hope you are ok. Tom Thomas Shea Thomas Shea - Songwriting http://www.soundclick.com/thomasshea Justice - Songs http://www.soundclick.com/justice-nebraska

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