Hey everybody! Yes, I have been out of circulation for a while, but, things have settled down mightily here at the office and I'm finally able to get back in touch with the club. Did someone say Doobie Brothers Christmas presents? Open up those check books, we got 'em. More on that later... Toys, Toys, Toys... Thank you to everyone who has participated in this year's toy drive to benefit the Lucile Packard Hospital! Let's do everything possible to surpass last year's total. The thought of a desperately ill child spending Christmas in the hospital is heartbreaking enough. The thought of that same child spending Christmas in the hospital and not receiving a gift is too much to bear. Please remember that for many of these families, due to the high cost of the medical care for the ill child, siblings may also be left without a present on Christmas Day. If you have already stepped forward and contributed to this wonderful cause, thank you so much. If you have not participated in the drive thus far, but want to help brighten the Christmas season for a sick child, there is still plenty of time. As a group, we can make this a very Merry Christmas for many, many children. Send toys to: Chris Passinisi 4550 Grimsby Dr. San Jose, CA 95130-2034 All I want for Christmas is... Yes, we have some very nice Doobie Brothers merchandise that can be waiting under the Christmas tree for that special Doobie Brothers Fan in your life (hey, buy it for yourself if you want)! Unfortunately, stock is extremely limited on each of these items, and they will be available on a first come/first served basis. All checks or money orders payable to the National Veterans Foundation. (All Prices are US $). Autographed Doobie Brothers Drumheads - These drumheads were used by Mr. Keith Knudsen on the recently completed Summer Tour with Chicago. Each drumhead is signed by the current line-up of the Doobie Brothers (Simmons, Johnston, Hossack, McFee, Knudsen). Suitable for framing. Only 9 are in stock at this time. Drumheads are $150.00 each. Autographed Doobie Brothers Guitar - More information on this guitar tomorrow, however, I do believe that it is an Martin Acoustic. A very nice guitar autographed by all current members of the Doobie Brothers (Simmons, Johnston, Hossack, McFee, Knudsen, Skylark, Russo, Allison). This is the only guitar in our possession at this time. In the past, autographed guitars have been selling at auction for around $1500, however, the NVF needs a cash infusion very quickly here, so, we're asking only $1000.00 for this Doobie Brothers autographed guitar. Doobie Brothers Pics & Sticks - Complete sets of Doobie Brothers guitar pics (Simmons, Johnston, McFee, & Skylark) and drumsticks (Knudsen & Hossack). $100 per set, only 15 sets on hand. To order, please contact me directly at [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I will contact you ASAP to let you know if we still have the item in stock. All payments are by check or money order payable to the National Veterans Foundation. All prices include shipping within the continental US (international orders will be extra). At this time, we are only offering these items to members of the list serve. On Friday, we will offer any remaining items to the entire list of e mail addresses that have been collected through the Doobie Brothers website. Veterans... As stated above, the NVF is in dire financial need at this time. If we all stand together, we can help the NVF through this difficult financial period. Contributions can be made to: The National Veterans Foundation 9841 Airport Blvd., Suite 414 Los Angeles, CA 90045 Any and all help would be greatly appreciated at this time. It has truly been a struggle these past several months for the foundation. Well, I've got to run, I'll talk to everybody soon! Thanks! Laurin
