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Friday, April 9, 2010

Latest communications with Karl Fowler, Kraken Opus UK

From: Cali MJ Fan
Date: Fri, 9 Apr 2010 11:23:00 -0700 (PDT)
To:  Andy Clay
Cc: Karl Fowler OPUS UK
Subject: Re: Missing Opuses Updated 2

*redacted info to Andy*

Karl,
The fans have all noticed you only reply with threat of legal action. I now concur.

YOU promised ME this would be handled within 10-14 business days. That promise was made on March 5th. Today is April 9th and we are only partly through on deliveries. I have been MORE than understanding and patient since January. In fact, I've given you more than the 10 business days-- 30+ days-- to get this resolved. Deliveries, I might add, that were to be made IN DECEMBER! UNacceptable.

I can confirm that Visa International has checked my blog, as they research the charge back claims people are making to request refunds for the purchases. Those requests are being approved. Sony HQ has checked my blog regarding the Artist Edition MJ Opus details. So they are aware of what concerns their Cierge customers have with the discrepancies from the ad to the final product. Ticketmaster Customer Service has checked my blog regarding their customer's complaints for non-delivery. Additionally, complaints are being filed with the Federal Trade Commission. Yup, I've even had some visitors from Guernsey. What a small world!

Immediate response needed. The fact I have had no updates for well over 8 days was not part of the agreeement These customers are waiting for a product, by law, they are entitled to and have not received. No more excuses.

Cali

Karl's response

From: Karl Fowler
To: Cali MJ Fan ; Andy Clay
Sent: Fri, April 9, 2010 2:02:47 PM
Subject: Re: Missing Opuses Updated 2

Dear Cali

Please stop your threats. You are NOT the governing law herew (sic) Cali. You seem to think that you can talk to us how you like. We will continue to deal with all the issues we have in the best way possible. From now on if you continue to talk with us in this arrogant and condesending manner then we will end our dialogue and communications with you.
Anyone that wishes to have a refund will get one. That is the law. Stop preaching to me about the law.

Karl
Karl Fowler
CEO
Kraken Opus


Here's some one-liners for possible responses:

FTC Telephone Mail Order Rule (law) for businesses
2  FTC LAW Code Telephone Mail Order Rule
3  (NEW ONE..omg!  lol) Prompt Delivery Rules
Fair Credit Billing Act (for consumers who charged purchase) 
5  Notice you didn't reply to my email yesterday but you did today (point proven)
6  Cut communication with me? If you want, ok. 
7  I am not the one who is in violation of law.
8  Just stating the facts, no threats were contained
9  No one can reach your company to get a refund


Do you, the customers, have any one-liners you would like to say to Karl? 

Leave a comment below! (Please keep them clean)

Don't forget Karl's other blunder-- the Funniest Email exchange you will EVER read.

116 comments:

  1. Please provide details on how to obtain a refund.

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  2. It sounds like you are the one making the threats, Karl!

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  3. Up yours! (LoL.. Sorry Cali.. couldn't resist!)

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  4. lmao! I was going to put "suck it"... changed my mind. Up yours is better!

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  5. I figured this will be very entertaining and some much needed comedic relief.

    The thing that REALLY made me laugh is-- he NEVER apologized for no one updating me in 8 days. When I first copied him on emails (before I talked to him), he never replied to me until I mentioned my gleaning details on a class action lawsuit on behalf of all the fans.

    We made an agreement - 10-14 days

    Now, 30+ days later-- Opus Reality info missing (see post just below for updated information) ... and STILL over 200+ people I KNOW of that don't have their product... he replies back with saying I'm threatening?

    Pffft.

    To quote PattiAnn-- Up Yours.

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  6. If you had taken care of these issues as promised months ago, perhaps you wouldn't assume threats where there are none....Just the Facts.

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  7. I think you should reply with ALL of the lines listed above... and end it with a big Up yours! lmao!

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  8. That is a great idea PattiAnn. I think once everyone has chimed in, I might just do that.

    I'll give it some more time-- I'll reply in Kraken time.

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  9. To be clear: my last email update from Andy was 3/30

    Before Karl's masterpiece above, the last email from HIM was 3/22

    One-liner
    Are you telling me that's DAILY UPDATES?

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  10. To Karl: don't make promises you cannot keep!!
    To Cali: YOU'RE THE BEST!!!!

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  11. Karl, would you REALLY prefer to deal with each individual, rather than myself a go between?

    (This is where a sarcasm font would come in handy! LOL)

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  12. Unbelievable! Such tone from one who is in violation of the law!

    Anyway, Cali, I did send you an email before I saw this exchange between you and Karl Fowler. Perhaps that route is the way to go?

    What would MJ do?

    My sincerest thanks again, Cali, for having to put up with such characters on our behalf. God bless you.

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  13. Karl : I guess you dont know your own country law...I know it ( I had to ), and you are totally out of the law...Please Mr Fowler, go and and read it!, and you will see: We are right!
    Shame on you for all your lyies!
    Cali:People gain the respect from the other by their actions, and you have gained all our respect, just because you are geniun, you are a good human being from the inside...and...
    WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE AND SUPPORT YOU SWEETIE!!!

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  14. Gee, I can't believe that this Karl Fowler did talk to you like THAT, Cali. Does he have any idea what the word "shame" means? If he has, he would have apologized instead of criticizing you for being arrogent and stuff. If he has, he would know crystal-clear that he is in NO position to critcize anyone apart from himself. This man is simply shameless; he doesn't qualify to be the CEO of any company on earth. He knows ABSOLUTELY NOTHING about doing business and retaining customers. SHAME ON YOU, KARL FOWLER!!! BOOO!!!

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  15. Hey Lavender: clapping...clapping!!!! to you!!
    Hey Cali: bowings to you !!

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  16. Thanks, Velvet! =D You have no idea how much I wanted to send that passage I just wrote to Karl Fowler directly, just to instill some awareness of shame in him perhaps. And if he continues this kind of unacceptable conducts (ie, criticizing our very much beloved Cali), I swear I really will do that.

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  17. This one is from VOLOS....

    "Anyone that wishes to have a refund will get one."

    Question: Are the refunds going to be the same as the deliveries or as the opus reality site?

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  18. Karl - YOU SUCK!! You are no better than all the other criminals out there that just saw the $$$ signs when Michael passed away and saw a way to profit from this.

    You promised a product, lied and schemed and did not deliver.

    From Australia I will be reporting this to Consumer Affairs to take this up further.

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  19. I love what Lavender said
    also form VOLOS

    I wonder if I want my refund how long do I have to wait. is it the same as my OPUS??
    I want the OPUS, so I ordered it.
    what he need to do is sending it to me., his customer.
    SHAME ON YOU...KARL


    I wish I were living in UK.
    So I can go there and do some thing real ....about the law....
    or forword this e-mail to everyone, to the reporter, to the broadcast....

    He is the worst CEO, I've ever know.

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  20. Good morning everyone. I posted this only to show how funny I really thought it was. I appreciate everyone's concern for the misjudgment Karl used in his reply to me, but I dont want to turn this into a "Karl-bash-fest". That's not what we're about. Please remember that.

    I laughed when I got his email, for a few simple facts. One, this reminds me of a bully who is backed into a corner. WE know we are right, and we will always stand on the side of doing the right thing and always remember who we represent... Michael Jackson.

    Second, he didn't address the issues, just fired back with fear. That's ok. I can take it. I have some pretty thick skin and I know that NOTHING in what I wrote was a threat. So, like with a school-ground bully, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but your words will never hurt me" comes to mind.

    Last, I doubt very seriously he'll cut communications with me. It would be one of the stupidest things he's ever done in his life.

    So let's lighten this back up and make fun of it with while I continue to get the updates from Andy and get them out to everyone.

    In the meantime too remember to read the post just below this. Your voice is needed.

    Much L.O.V.E. to each and every one of you!
    Cali

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  21. Hi Cali :)

    The man has a nerve, I must say.
    The truth is, I did contact OMG for a refund. I have sent for about 10 to 15 emails claiming a refund. All I got in response was something like "oh don't worry, we'll get your book sent immediately".
    That meant they were not ready to part with their money, and I cannot really do a chargeback because of the rules of my local bank (which gives only 30 days for a chargeback). So I'm kinda in a corner myself and have no way out but to wait when they do send me my Opus.

    To Karl: You're abusing Michael's legacy by this kind of behavior.

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  22. Dear Cali, I just now saw the email from KARL. Were does that .... gets the nurve callign you arrogant. I understand you are .... off!! I am now too, and you arw right, the only way to get something done is telling him you are taking legal action. I have a quote from a email he send me, you'll laugh and get ... off at the same time! I want to tell you again how extremely thankful i am to you for keeping up with this "wonderfull' my ass, company!

    Quote from Karl:
    Your comment about treating 'many others' is uncalled for. For therecord we have thousands of very happy customers and hundreds of whomwho have emailed in to say so. I am very sorry as I say for yourpersonal experience with Opus and I will make sure that this is sortedright away, but I suggest hast we keep our dialogue kept with referenceto exactly that and not extend it to 'others' not involved in yoursituation.

    I have talked to lots of unhappy buyers, can you find em a happy one. Ive had not much luck with that

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  23. Karl is a downright liar and a coward!
    (I have reason to say it)
    He was always in the manner of going to do and never doing!!! I don’t believe a word he says!

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  24. OH MY ANKlES!!!(:D)

    Since now, I had no idea that such respectful companies could have so disrespectful managers.

    No comment.


    LOVE u CALI

    Ana

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  25. I am totally speechless after I read Chantal's post. I mean, those who have studies business management or marketing would know that "A happy customer tells one friend, while an unhappy customer tells everybody". That is how things work. I really wonder has this Karl Fowler ever studied business subjects in his life. If he has, he would know that he has not much to be proud of about the heaps of happy customers who he proclaimed exist. Still waaaaaaay to go, dude.

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  26. @Lavender

    I sooooooo agree!!!!

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  27. He doesn't seem like much of a businessman! Maybe you should reply with some MJ lyrics.

    Beat me, bash me
    You can never trash me
    Hit me, kick me
    You can never get me

    or

    You can try to stop me, but it won’t do a thing
    No matter what you do, I’m still gonna be here
    Through all your lies and silly games
    I’m a still remain the same, I’m unbreakable

    or

    I tried to keep my sanity
    I’ve waited patiently

    or

    Now there’s a lesson to learn, respect’s not given, it’s earned
    Stop maliciously attacking my integrity

    LOL

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  28. You cant believe it, you cant conceive it
    And you cant touch me, cause Im untouchable
    And I know you hate it, and you cant take it,
    You will never break me, cause Im unbreakable..

    or

    You can try to stop me/us, but it want do a thing
    No mather what you do, Im gonna be here ( aka)
    we gonna be here...
    Trough all your lies and silly games ( aka)
    and rude replies
    Im still remain the same, Im unbreakable ( aka)
    We still remain the same, we are unbreakable..

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  29. Hi Cali!...its me the hysterical!!! haha!!...
    Quote:


    Dear ************

    Firstly can I say that this is the first iam hearing of any issue with regards to customs in ******* or with any agents there. Until I received your email I was completly unaware that there was any issue at all. We have been making deliveries there without any issues so far.
    With the greatest of respect ******, perhaps before you begin the emotive overtones and more out pour of how' bad' Kraken is you could allow us here to find out first exactly what the issue is, rectify it and come back to you as soon as we can. Andy Clay in London office is calling Fedex as we speak to find out what the issue is. The last thing we need at this stage are any hysterics.

    Either Andy or myself will be back to you and no doubt rectified situation very shortly.

    Thank you very much

    Karl Karl Fowler
    CEO
    Kraken Opus

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  30. to Karl:

    Beat it, Just Beat it!!!

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  31. Last week I went to a store, and I bought a coffe machine...when I came home I realized that one part of the machine was missing...so, I went to the store again, and there my coffee machine was instantly replaced...Im happy, and drinking a delicious express coffee...is it so difficult to please a customer?...
    It has been a long time since august last year...and we still have some part of the Opus missing...
    I think we as customers are the kings of patience...
    I really love my book, it is awesome,a real treasure to me, but one part of it is still missing, and I dont know anything about it...no news of it...7 months later...
    L.O.V.E

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  32. Shame on you OPUS people!

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  33. Hi Cali, sweetie!!!..are you ok???...I hope no more hospitals, please!!!
    Send you a huge huggie!!!, be good and take care!!!
    LPPC...

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  34. Hi, i live in Thailand and i order the Opus the 7 december 2009, still not receive it....what can i do....i have no answer from Ticketmaster since 1 month....please help.

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  35. ู^
    ^
    ^
    Do we know each other? ^^
    Are you a member in pantip.com?
    I'm there... same as you, still have nothing >_<


    Hey! Cali.
    How are you doing?

    take care

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  36. Sick again??? are you all right??? give us a little sign... we are missing you already... our Opi family needs you...

    Lots of L.O.V.E.!!!!

    @velvet... how do you put a picture in your name??

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  37. Hey Cali are you alright? No news from you for a while, I'm worried, we all are. God be with you, and take care.

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  38. Bless you Cali for all you hard work dealing with Opus peple! Seems like THEY DON'T REALLY CARE ABOUT US!!! Lots of LOVE

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  39. Hi Cali, just letting you know that I too have been worrying about you. You are in my prayers. God bless you.

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  40. Hi Cali!, sweetie!!!...WE MISS YOU MUCH!!!...
    Hospital again??...please dear, take care, listen to your body, and think that there are a lot of people that L.O.V.E YOU VERY MUCH!!!, and we are worried...
    Hope to hear from you soon dear!!!!
    ALL THE HUGGIES OF THE WORLD FOR YOU !!!!!

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  41. OH! I'm worried about you again.

    waiting for here you soon.

    please, be healthy!


    with much love,
    KIB@Korea

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  42. Hi Cali, are you ok. Please take good care of yourself.

    We all miss you.

    Teresa

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  43. Just a quick 'fly-by'... have been in bed (ordered ... or back to hospital... NO... so bed it is)... will try to catch up in the next few days slowly (really slowly this time... :( )

    Not sure where anything is at the moment (feel really out of it... and out of touch!) MISS YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH! Hope everyone is ok!

    Much L.O.V.E.
    Cali

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  44. Hope u get well soon Cali, and please listen to your doctors! We do not want you back in the hospital again!! Take Care!

    If there is anything you need im sure we can get it to you! Im sending u "e-flowers" !!!

    Lots of strenght and love,

    Chantal

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  45. Cali!, sweetie!!...well glad to hear that you are resting at home, so: PLEASE BE GOOD AND REST!!!...Forget OMG, and think of you!, you are the most important thing here!...ok???...
    WE LOVE VERY MUCH AND MISS YOU MORE!!!...
    L.O.V.E AND HUGGIES FOR YOU ANGEL!, GET WELL SOON!!!...LPPC...

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  46. Hope you are feeling well soon, Cali! Take care of yourself.

    *hugs*
    Patti

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  47. Relieved to know you are resting at home. Take care, obey your doctors, and keep all the L.O.V.E. we are sending your way.

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  48. Hi Cali,

    Thanks so much, after waiting for so long, my Opus finally arrived. You are my Angel, if not because of you, I already asked a refund from my creditcard company as I don't have faith with this company lying to me so many times.

    I was so happy to see the tracking number in my email box this morning, and it told me that the parcel might arrive early next week. But to my surprise the courier service in call me just now to confirm the delivery time tomorrow.

    I am so happy!!! Cali, thanks once again, BIG BIG HUG!!

    Get well soon.

    L.O.V.E
    Teresa

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  49. Oh my dear Cali
    You’ll be all right in no time. As sure as fate! Only REST!!! Get well. Take care of yourself!

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  50. Hi sweetie!!!...just a quick note:

    WE MISS YOU AND WE LOVE YOU !!!...SO, YOU BETTER REST!!, OK??...BE GOOD...AND DO: NOTHING AT ALL !!...JUST GET BETTER !!...
    ALL THE HUGGIES FOR OUR CALI !!!
    LPPC...

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  51. Hi Cali, do take good rest, hope you come back with full strength soon.

    I found somthing very funny, Karl Fowler is wanted: http://www.krakenopus.biz/

    L.O.V.E

    Teresa

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  52. Wow, Theresa! That was crazy! But good to know that it's not just MJ fans they are trying to screw over! LoL

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  53. Hi PattiAnn,this guy is gone crazy!

    I searched the web (MJ fans forum in China) and found that TM now make refund immediately to those customers who asked for, they said it only takes a few days, but I don't know if it is true. Those who ordered through TM and don't want to wait can try. But of course most of us prefer the book.
    Teresa

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  54. Patti and Theresa, amazing really!...I want that "wanted" poster...HAHA!!!...not so intelligent our friend, right???...HAHA!!!...
    CALI sweetie!!!!...WE MISS YOU VERY MUCH AND WE L.O.V.E YOU MORE !!!!...I hope you are getting better, eating and resting a lot dear!!!...
    Send you all of huggies of the universe just for you !!!...
    LPPC

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  55. Wow, that website is so awe-inspiring! I didn't know that that Karl Fowler looks so repulsive, just like his behaviors! LOL! And Emirates is one of their investors? That's such a shame, 'cause I like this airline, their service is wonderful.

    Talking about business ethics, I don't think they have any. I don't think they know even how to spell the word. Their choice to ignore the majority of customers' emails and the massive delays for which they never explain or apologize would be the most vigorous evidences of their lack of business ethics.

    P.S. Is that guy's name Andy or Andrew Clay? I thought it was Andy.

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  56. @ Velvet.. Isnt' that wanted poster great! LOL. But... gotta say that I don't agree with Andy being on there. I really think he's doing all that he can to help out.. I dunno.

    @ Lavender - Andy is just a shortened version for Andrew. Very common. Just like my name is Patricia, but I go by Patti.

    @ Cali - Take care of yourself, Girl.. Get well and get back here soon! Miss you Lots! ((hugs))

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  57. @ PattiAnn Yes, I agree with you, Andy should not to be there...because its true that he does what he is allowed to do...he is not the boss there...unfortunately the boss there is Fowler...he deserves to be there !!!...oh! yeah!!!
    @ Cali, please sweetie take care...we really miss you a lot !!!...LPPC hopes you to be better !!!...
    Send you millions of huggies CPC !!!! MUAGH!!!

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  58. Cali - lots of L.O.V.E and get well wishings from ashy Scandinavia. I'm thinking of you and hope you are recovering soon.

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  59. Hello sweeetie!, Good morning!,miss you a lot!!, I hope you are getting better dear!...
    Volos, Paly, Nytram, Gothemburg, Patti, and me, miss you CPC !!!...and hope to see you here soon!!!...
    Take care sweetie!, send you a super-big huggie!!!
    LPPC

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  60. Cali, I miss you too. Hope to see you back and drop us a line here soon.

    Thanks so much for what you have done for us.

    I agreed with PattiAnn too, Andy is doing all that he can to help out. It was him who answered my last email and asked his collegue to send me the Opus, and he really kept his promise.

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  61. Hi Guys

    First, Cali hope u are OK and just keeping to your doctors orders, hope ur not in the hospital again! We def miss you and are hoping you will get better soon.

    For Teresa, Patti and the rest of you,
    I was surprised to read Andy replies to your emials, i am happy for you, but it just makes me wonder why he has not replied to any of mine, even when Karl orders him to email me. For me, he is on the poster for a reason. I am happy and also confused to read, you guys have better luck with Andy.

    I was promised a replacement for my damaged opus again (second replacement) LETS see how long this one is going to take.

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  62. Chantal -- I know Andy has been in and out of the office a lot lately and was out all of last week. He only answers about ever 20th email I send him (hmmmm... does that make me a stalker??)... but he is SO nice on the phone and by email that I just can't be upset with him. Hope you get your replacement soon!

    Cali -- Hope you are OK! Drop us a line whenever you can. And ... LOL... can you believe how many replies are on this thread?!? I just scroll up from the bottom now to see the new posts! ha ha ha! You are so popular even when you're not around!! ((hugs))

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  63. Good day, Cali. Hope to hear from you soon because that will mean you are really much much better. Here's another big dose of L.O.V.E.and a warm hug.

    My order has not arrived nor have I heard from Andy Clay. But never mind, just be better.

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  64. @Chantal

    Yeah, same here. I have never heard a word from Andy or Karl, although I have sent them dozens of emails. It just makes me wonder is it really so darn hard to reply to an email? I mean, all I am asking is only a few lines that tell me what is happening, and that would have helped A LOT. Somehow it is just so darn hard for them.

    Cali:

    Hey dear, I hope you are getting better and better. I look forward to seeing you come back and telling us how things have been. Miss ya~

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  65. i want to comment in here god damn it

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  66. i can't believe it i can comment
    THATS A MIRACLE!!!!!!!!!
    CALIIIIIIII I'M HERE!
    WHERE ARE YOU?
    HELLO TO EVERYONE IN HERE
    Velvet,Paly,Goth,Nytram,Patti,Lavender,Chantal
    Teresa,Lulu,Renata,Ana,Kimberley,Nangyoon,hope didn't forget anyone.
    I don't know what happened and without changing a thing on my computer finally i can COMMENT.YESSSSSSSSS!!!!!

    VOLOS

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  67. AMENNNNNNNNNN PATTI

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  68. Wow!!!...Good morning everyone!!...Paly,Gothemburg,Nytram,Patti,Lavender,Chantal,Lulu,Ana,Nangyoon,Teresa,Renata...
    Well done Volos!!!...you are here!!! YEY!!!...
    Hi Patti!!...hugs to you and Haley there!!!...
    Lulu: How are you sweetie??...I cant believe that are people waiting their books yet!!!( Well to tell the truth...coming from Kraken...I can believe it!)... OMG!!...KRAKEN SUCKS!!!
    Cali: Patti is so right!...you are so popular even when you are not around!! haha!!...
    I hope you are much more better sweetie!!, we miss you so much here!!!( well, you can see it here!)...and we all L.O.V.E you!!!
    I send you all the strengh and positive thinkings from here!!, and HUGGIES-HUGGIES to my CPC!!
    LPPC

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  69. Hello (morning, afternoon, evening) EVERYONE!

    Oh what a lucky chance!!! Hello VOLOS! Do you remember me in MJ.com? My name is Russia. I'm so glad to meet you again. How are you? How’s life? What is the news?

    My dear Cali,
    How do you feel? I hope you better.
    WE MISS YOU MUCH!!!!!!!!!

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  70. HI RUSSIA!
    Is nice to see you too in here.
    I'm fine thank you.Sorry but i don't remember (alzheimer problem me& my friend velvet)did you get your opus or still traveling in Europe with that new travel agency? ;)

    Volos

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  71. VOLOS
    All Russia received Opuses last week.YAy! Alzheimer problem's You and Velvet? Haha In this case, me too!
    Lulu is waiting Opus yet? It's outrageously! For shame, Kraken! I thought Russia is last...

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  72. I'm here, in Korea, still have nothing >_<

    happy with you guys, in Russia.
    hope mine is coming soon.


    Oh,, Cali....
    this time is so long~~~~~


    How are you?
    no more hospital, please.
    take care

    KIB@Korea

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  73. Velvet, Renata,thanks for your concern for my continued wait for my order.

    Yes, Kraken has not sent my opus but like you and Paly, Gothemburg, Nytram, Patti, Lavender, Chantal, Ana, Nangyoon, Teresa, and others I may have missed (sorry), the more important thing for me now is Cali getting better.

    I realize now that had I received my Opus the day it was promised -- Dec. 18 -- I would not have "met" you nice people. I think God and Michael are a good team for bringing people together. And Cali helped make it possible.

    Kraken's delay and broken promises have really given birth to a new force of L.O.V.E. spanning our various countries. Michael must be dancing with joy.

    Cali, please get better soon so we could all be dancing too, Opus or no Opus (I believe that the copies will all come in due time though). We all miss you.

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  74. HAHA!!...@ Renata!, so Volos, you and I could create The Alzhaimer Club !!!..HAHA!!!...
    Glad that Russia have finally received their OPIS !!!...and yes, Lulu still waiting her OPI is outrageously!...( and Im thinking in other adjectives to name this shameful situation...but they are really horrible!...)OMG!!!...
    @ Cali !!!...Miss you...Miss you...Miss you !!!
    I hope you are resting dear !...Im worried, but I keep my positive thinking and I imagine that you are resting at home, watching by the window that beautiful birds and nature view!
    Anyway...COME BACK SOON !!!!, THIS CRAZY FAMILY MISS YOU!!!
    MUAGH! LPPC...

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  75. @ Lulu!, you are an angel!...thanks for your thoughts, when I read it, I always learn something from them!
    And as you previously said...the most important issue naw is Cali getting better.
    And I guess that we all think the same way: Krakens horrible dalay have brought us this hole new family!, people from all around the world, joined by Krakens delays, Cali beautiful soul and Michael from above!...
    You are more than right Lulu, because the most important thing here is that in my personal case ( and I think in everyones ), is that I have met you, a group of beautiful and sweet people: Volos, Paly, Lulu, Renata,Nytram,Gothemburg, Patti,Cali,Lavender, Chantal,Ana,Nangyoon, Teresa ( everyone??..I hope!) HAHA!!!
    Thanks again Lulu for your wisdom!

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  76. Good evening everyone, good to see you here :)

    Chantal: Andy didn't answer all my emails, he or Lara only replied me (quite sincerely) whenever I told him I would report it to the creditcard centre for refund, the last email I gave him a deadline then he asked his collegue to send me the copy and apologise in the email too.

    Lulu, you are right, the delay of the book has bought people from different countries together, it's so amazing.Thanks to Cali. Without her I didn't have the faith to wait. Everytime when I worried and wanted to give up waiting, she would check the progress for me and reply me immediately with the progress, she is such a good person. She did so much for us, hope she get well and back here soon.

    Cali, we all miss you.

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  77. CONCLUSION:KRAKEN BRINGS US CLOSER
    This could be a nice moto for omg.
    Lulu and all the others i don't know,is finally nice to meet you.I'm so happy that i'm among such beautiful souls and joining this worldwide family thanks to Cali and lets admit it... our dearest kraken.;)
    Hey Cali has anyone took your PC away from you?Hope you're getting well and strong.

    Velvet so far our Alzheimer Club of Opus People has 3 members.Anyone who wishes to join us is welcome.:)
    Renata do you know anything about the deliveries in Ukraine?
    Lulu really where are you from?

    Big hugs to all of you
    from the ashy Greece!
    Volos

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  78. @ Volos, yey! we are not alone!...so far three countries are represented in our International Alzheimer Club of Opus People :
    Russia: Renata
    Greece: Volos
    Argentina: Velvet
    We hope more people from more countries to join our club!!...
    Hey Volos!...take care with the ash !!!...HAHA...
    Earthquakes, aftershocks, ice-cubes falling from the sky, volcanic ash cloud...OMG!!!...
    Nature is speaking...
    Hugs for all of you !!!

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  79. Yes, Velvet, Volos! Alzheimer Сlub of Opus is a great idea! Lately I have problems with my memory. Haha
    Volos. About deliveries in Ukraine, I only know that Andy has sent correct documents again (there were 3 attempts).
    Lulu, MJwithME (Korea) please don’t lose hope. You get Opus soon. Very soon! I’m looking forward to it!!! Volos is absolutely right. Opus makes a journey around the world. Although this travel is rather annoying! Haha
    Velvet, Lulu, Volos,Teresa, you are really right. Opus really unite us. Isn’t it lovely! You all are so sweet and kind.

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  80. Oh Oh Oh !!! .. I wanna join the International Alzheimer Club !

    *jumps up and down with excitement!*

    Sign me up!

    I agree with everyone above... that at least something good has come from this mess.. meeting all of you and creating new friendships. Who would have ever thought that I would have friends around the world?? That I would have a friend in Argentina who knows my daughters name, or know what movie a friend in Greece saw in the theater on Sunday! And I didn`t even have to leave Canada (LOL.. or my PC for that matter!) Michael always loved bringing people together...and he`s still doing it!

    I am especially glad that I didn`t stop checking on the Opus updates.. even though I did receive mine on December 24 *ducks while others throw things at me* I would have never met you all otherwise! ((Hugs))

    Oh.... and BIG HUGS to Cali for giving us a place to meet and make new friendships! XO

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  81. @ PattiAnn:
    You are very welcome to our International Alzhaimer Club of Opus People !!! YEY !!!...
    so naw:
    Russia: Renata
    Greece: Volos
    Canada : PattiAnn
    Argentina: Velvet
    And you are more than true Patti!...Michael is still bringing people together, and naw I have a friend in Canada,( who has a beautiful daughter, the sweet Haley), a friend in Greece who makes me laugh,a friend in Netherlands, a friend in Chile, a friend in Russia, a friend in USA, WOW!!!...I cant believe it!!!...
    Thanks Cali for unite us!
    Thanks you all for your friendshiep!
    I L.O.V.E YOU ALL FROM THE BOTTON OF MY HEART!!

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  82. Hello everyone!

    Count me in -- member no. 5 of International Alzheimer Club of Opus People.

    What's happening to this circle of MJ's faithful reminds me of something he said in Dancing The Dream -- "In the space where fear used to live, love is allowed to grow."

    And to the Kraken people: we no longer have fear, anger, rancor. We are free because we are allowing love to grow among us. But you remain accountable and will answer for whatever injustice you have done. You see that's the rule of heaven which MJ knew, said and showed in so many different ways while he was here. We live on because we are a FORCE for L.O.V.E.
    F - For
    O - Only
    R - Real
    C - Charity
    E - Endures.
    Get it, Kraken people? Reform, do the good, right, and fair thing that you gotta do. Then join us in healing the world.

    Thanks for your kind words, Velvet and Chantal -- these thoughts just come and I am happy to share them. It is not easy because sometimes people think WHATTT? WHAT'S SHE TALKING ABOUT??!!? But I feel safe with you guys knowing what F.O.R.C.E has brought us together. Thanks for your concern again, everyone. Not losing hope and am much much better really, Renata. By the way, I am from the Philippines, Volos (am sure some of you will have to look it up; we are a group of 7100 islands in Asia and really a much troubled country). Lastly to Cali, praying to hear from you again soon -- get better with L.O.V.E. (And sorry for taking up so much space.)

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  83. Hi sweet, sweet Lulu!!, I absolutely adore your thoughts!,here we never think WHATTT???...here we share your thoughts...
    And...You are very welcome to the International
    Alzheimer Club of Opus People !!!...
    So, naw:
    Russia: Renata
    Greece: Volos
    Canada : PattiAnn
    Philippines: Lulu
    Argentina: Velvet

    L.O.V.E is growing here !!! YEY!!!

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  84. At me to the list too :)

    Netherlands: Chantal

    ps. You guys go so fast with responding i cant keep up!! Anyways, thanks for responding, glad to hear Andy is not just ignoring my emails, i was starting to doubt myself, haha! anyways as long as Karl answers, i will keep on em,ailing, as for andy, i have given up hope on getting any response. However if i do not hear from one of them by friday i will call them again, and if that doesnt help i send my lawyer their way, again!! That worked the last time, sad we need lawyers to get what we paid for! anyways, thank you all for the love and warmth!! YOU R ALL AMAZING!!

    Much love,

    Chantal

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  85. @ Chantal,keep the faith!, they never answer the emails, you have to pursue them!...shameful...but this is the way that this small company works...sad...and yes, call them, insists,be like a shadow for them and a big stone in their mails!...but with L.O.V.E !


    And...You are very welcome to the International
    Alzheimer Club of Opus People !!!...
    So, naw:
    Russia: Renata
    Greece: Volos
    Canada : PattiAnn
    Philippines: Lulu
    Netherlands : Chantal
    Argentina: Velvet
    yey!!! our club is growing !!! haha!!!
    CALI: MISS YOU---MISS YOU---MISS YOU---
    COMEEEEEEE BACKKKKKK SWEETIEEEE!!!!!

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  86. GOODMORNING TO ALL OF YOU AND HAVE A NICE DAY!
    @Lulu look up for Philippines?No way!As far as i 'm conserned i was an admirer of Corazon Akino and......"May the F.O.R.C.E.be with you":)
    Velvet our club is growing fast and i salute the new members.Hi Patti(how's your little comet Haley?)Hi Lulu(your name reminds me "little Lulu"the cartoon)and last but not least Chantal(you and Nytram are from the same country,send us some e-tulips).
    WHERE ARE YOU CALIIIIIIIII?
    Come join the club.WE ALL MISS YOU!!!!!:(

    Volos

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  87. Well hello again
    I have an update about opus.
    This was sent to a Greek customer about the touch and turn dvd:

    Dear Sir

    I have enquired with my sales team as I am merely the Secretary.

    I have been informed that this was a mistake and no M J Opus customers will be receiving a Touch and Turn DVD.

    Apologies and regards


    Lara

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  88. Why this does not surprise me ???...I wonder why...The people who is still waiting their books: Bomb their mails, phone them millions of times, insist, be the HUGE stones in their way, until you have your books !!!...
    They sold us a lie, this company is the worst ever !!!...It should take part of the World Guiness Record Book like the worst customer service ever!!...UGHHHH!!!!!...

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  89. Im sorry guys!, I dont like my previous post,Im a really quiet person, but I have never seen a situation like this in my entire life!...sometimes I even wonder is all this is true...OMG !!!

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  90. Hi everyone... so I guess we are kind of visiting Cali in her e-home??? So we have a club here?? I think we should invite them to our new home in Max-Jax...

    About Opus... I think they are only delivering RCs by the moment, no books... which, of course, is a shame. And they are wasting their money sending those RCs which are useless...

    I think they should be sueded in UK. I don't know where they learn their business, but they are really messing up everything...

    I hope everyone receive their Opi as soon as possible...

    Bu the way... welcome Volos...

    CALI... sending you lots of H.U.G.S and L.O.V.E to you... get well soon!!! we miss you so much...

    Paly

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  91. Ha,ha here you have a member that really suits the club - yesterday I forgot to tell you I'm in! So add Gothenburg1988 (Goth) from Sweden to the list.
    Lulu - you always make me cry when I read your thoughts (but in a good way, if that makes any sense).
    BTW - Europe's back in business - except from Kraken that will blame the vulcanic ash for months.

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  92. VELVETTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!
    We have 2 more members for our club.Add them please to the list.(you see Velvet is keeping all the records).
    Paly thank you for the welcome.4 months it was quite a long time for me to not be able to comment in here.I was longing for that day and it just happened...After all, miracles still happen.
    Goth did you find any treasure?Waiting.....
    Maybe we should catch a plane,go to California and search for Cali.
    Come on Cali show up pleaseeeeeeee!!!!
    Hope your're better now.
    Volos

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  93. @ Volos: Velvet here keeping the records:
    ( This Club is an international success !! )
    So: First: The Official Welcome for the new members:

    You are very welcome to the International
    Alzheimer Club of Opus People !!!...
    So, naw:

    Russia: Renata
    Greece: Volos
    Canada : PattiAnn
    Philippines: Lulu
    Netherlands : Chantal
    Sweden: Goth
    Chile : Paly
    Argentina: Velvet

    VOLOSSSSSSS!!!!!...WE ARE GROWING !!!! YEY !!!

    KNOCK--KNOCK---CALI ARE YOU THERE??...
    COME BACKKKKK, MISS YOU !!!!

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  94. @ Velvet - Wow! The club is certainly growing! YAY! Thanks for the official Welcome!

    @ Chantal - Keep bugging them. It sucks and is horrible business practise, but they have to answer sometime! (well.. at least they should!)

    @ Volos - My comet Haley is doing great! She's listening to Justin Bieber right now (Gag!), but the 2 of us are having an MJ dance-a-thon after supper and homework is done. She already picked the CD she wants to dance to.. The Essential Michael Jackson, disc 2! Gotta love that girl! The best taste in music of any 6 year old I know!! LOL

    @ Lulu - I love that quote! "In the space where fear used to live, love is allowed to grow." It fits so well here.

    @ Paly - LOL at Cali's E-home! so true!

    @ Goth - Oh my! I never thought of that! Another excuse for Kraken - volcanic ash! HaHa!

    @ Cali - I really hope everything is OK and you are well enough to join us soon. Ummmm... sorry.. we have kind of taken over your home! LOL

    Patti (hugs)

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  95. @ PattiAnn...that comet Haley is the 6 years old lady with the best taste in music !!!...well done Patti !send hugs from Velvet to her!!
    And yes, Cali!!..forgive us for have taken over your home!! haha !!!( that is because here as Lulu said THE LOVE GROWS AND GROWS )...

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  96. Goodnight Patti,the max-Jax family and everyone in here.Sweet dreams!
    Patti your little comet probably has a good "teacher" in music ;):D
    Many kisses to the little MJ fan.

    Volos

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  97. Good evening everyone! OH HOW I HAVE MISSED YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH!

    Needless to say I have a BUNCH of catching up to do so I will start with saying hello here... tomorrow I'll start on emails. OK?

    I finally got the okie-dokie to do more... yes to whoever said they took my computer away... (not really, but that was the next step if I didn't promise to rest).

    Renata, LPPC, Justice Ranger, NYTram, PattiAnn, Paly, Volos, Goth, Lulu, Chantal and everyone - I love you all so very much and missed you like you wouldn't believe. It was funny to read all the comments on this post towards the end, I was laughing so hard (good thing I didn't have stitches or I would have pulled them!)

    A few things: don't forget I'm the President of this Alzheimer's club! LMAO

    Second, (to PattiAnn) HOW DARE YOU MENTION JUSTIN BIEBER ON MY BLOG! (j/k...but yes, GAG!)

    Ok, I know I know there is so much to catch up on... so start filling me in. Thank you to each and every one of you for making my day coming back to read all your messages to me. Thank you thank you thank you.

    I will write more tomorrow.

    MUCH L.O.V.E. to all of you!
    Cali

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  98. Good morning everyone,

    Hi Cali, so happy to see you back. Thanks so much and do take care of yourself :)
    Teresa

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  99. HELLO CALIIIII! It is really good to have you back. But don't strain in trying to get back to us individually. What's another day or week of waiting. We all just want you to be back in top form. Remember, we are now experts on waiting, thanks to Kraken (haha!).

    To Velvet: Thanks for the welcome and keeping the list updated. We should be talking of our first conference soon, don't you think?

    To PattiAnn: MJ's book, Dancing the Dream is bursting with lovely lovely quotes that provide a peep into the real heart and soul of MJ.

    To Gothenburg1988: Take heart, Goth1988, as MJ will probably say, each tear you cry is watering the L.O.V.E first seeded in Cali's site. So I will help you keep the tears coming (hahaha!)to keep the L.O.V.E growing.

    To Volos: thanks for your regard for Cory Aquino. Unfortunately she's gone and we really are in some deep trouble as a nation, just like many others.

    Cali, sorry for this long entry again. We must think of a way so that we do not abuse your space. Can you imagine how long and lively and beautiful a first meeting among all of us will be? THANK YOU for paving the way for me to be one with all of you wonderful people. L.O.V.E. and hugs!!!

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  100. Hey Cali,

    Great to see you back! I hope this means that you are on the road to a full and healthy recovery.

    We missed you in Australia and had been eagerly awaiting your return.

    I hope everything is OK, but PLEASE take it easy.

    Love and Huggies from Australia.

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  101. Sorry, Cali! I don't know what came over me! *hangs head in shame* LOL

    SOOOOO glad to see you back!! Keep resting and take your time catching up. As you can see, we've been keeping ourselves occupied! HaHa! But, seriously.. take it easy.. We want you to stick around this time!

    (((((HUGS))))
    Patti

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  102. VELVETTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!
    THE PRESIDENT(among other things ex.chef) IS HERE!!!
    HEY CALIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!
    I'm so happy you're back to us again.
    Can't imagine how we've missed you!Just take a look above^^^^^^^.Hope you're strong again and ready to bear with us! :)
    YESSSSSSSS!!!
    Love you.Many hugs and kisses!

    Volos

    PS
    VELVETTT WAKE UPPPPPPP!!!
    And goodmorning to everyone.

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  103. WELCOME BACK CALI!!!!

    Good to hear you're here with us again... so take the things easy, because we want you with us for longer than a week...

    L.O.V.E.

    Paly

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  104. Cali... this is our new home... http://www.maximum-jackson.com/discussion/group.php?do=discuss&discussionid=106

    Come and say hi...

    Paly

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  105. WELCOME BACK !!!!!!!! OUR DEAREST BEAUTIFUL CPC !!!!!! YEY!!!!!! YOU ARE BACK SWEETIE!!!!
    CELEBRATION DAY TODAY!!!!
    Im so, so happy Cali, that you are back!!!, we dont imagine how much we all missed you !!!
    But, today our ( as Volos said...) ex.chef and naw President ....wait!...Atention please!: This is an important anouncement:
    The International Alzhaimer Club of Opus People officialy has a former President:

    USA: PRESIDENT---OUR CALI !!

    Russia: Renata
    Greece: Volos
    Canada : PattiAnn
    Philippines: Lulu
    Netherlands : Chantal
    Sweden: Goth
    Chile : Paly
    Argentina: Velvet

    yey!!!! happy---happy---you are back Cali!!!
    HE-HE !!! :)
    LPPC

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  106. Awww, thank you so much everyone! Kimberly and Teresa!! Great to see you both too!!!

    @Lulu-- laughing... use all the space you want. Haven't you seen some of my posts? lmao There's no limits here so write away. I even have another blog on WordPress that I was going to incorporate into this one (cause it lets you do other neat stuff) but I haven't had time to check it out or work on it at all ... thank you Kraken Opus UK... grrrr.

    But absolutely-- use all the space you want.

    I'm just prying my eyes open and wanted to say good morning to everyone... will go get myself awake and then come back.

    Hugs and kisses and LOTS of L.O.V.E.
    Cali

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  107. Noted and lots of thanks, Cali. At the risk of sounding like a nagging Mom, let me join the others in reminding you to pace yourself. I know so well the strain of trying to slow down but...

    Another heavy dose of L.O.V.E. for you and everyone, especially the members of the IACOP.

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  108. Thank you Lulu! How are YOU feeling?

    lol @ IACOP (I a cop)........lmao!

    Much much L.O.V.E. to you and everyone!
    L.O.V.E. FORCE!
    Cali

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  109. You are welcome, my dear Cali. I am fine -- draft text done, now onto the final layout of the book for my client. With MJ singing in the background and watching his videos every time I need a break, what can be more inspiring and sustaining? No aches and pains can penetrate. "I have rhinoceros skin." Hahaha. For you, please stay put, stay well, stay happy. More L.O.V.E. (By the way, I emailed you earlier.)

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  110. Glad to see you are back CALI, we missed you!!!

    As for OPUS, i emailed again last friday, tried to call today, no answer, so i'll try again monday and then the letter from my lawyer will follow!

    I have gotten some of my fellow dutch opus owners to file a complaint as well so, lets hope all our complaints help!

    @Volos- If you want tulips, that can be arranged, email me wc10denhaag@gmail.com

    i'll send you some!!!

    ps. Sorry for my absence this week, but was sick and crazy at home so!!!

    Also i am busy with preparing for my auction im hosting for World Cry so! Busy Busy!!! Kinda cool though, i have gotten about 5 big boxes of very cool stuff to auction off, and then the profit/ money we make, will go to the childrens hospital in forms of new toys and computers for the kids!! Im so excited :):)

    @Cali- Please take it a little easy, you already posted two blogs in two days- thats not easy, you come first!!!

    Much love,

    Chantal

    ps2. I looked out of my window this morning and saw to kids doing the billie jean routine, just made my day!!! :):)

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  111. I look forward to seeing Karl Fowler in Prison. Thank you so much for standing up to this bully..................

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  112. Karl fowler is finally getting what he deserves. Not paying his tax of over £32,000 in the tax haven of gurnsey. hopefuly it is only a matter of time before he goes to prison where he belongs. After going into liquidation last year, its a joke that this bully can carry on. Come on Gurnsey, open your eyes!!

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  113. I urge all of you not to get the refund from this bully. It is the easy way out for him. He is renowned for his bully tactics, especially in Guernsey.

    Phone the Guernsey Press in Guernsey and do an interview with the editor to show everyone what this nasty man is all about. He has got away with it for too long

    KARL FOWLER. BULLY!

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