Hi Suzanne, I tried enlarging the pic too, tehn zoom in but it just made the writing all fuzzy, it could be a poem thu. I'll keep playing around and see if I can figure it out.

In the mean time, some more nice memories for us

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c92/Tam1976/paulblue.jpg


http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c92/Tam1976/paulbook.jpg

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c92/Tam1976/paulflower.jpg

Well here we are 365 days on....
Today has been a strangely calming day - the sun is out here and it is unusually warm for this time of year in Tassie - it's Paulo's great big smile warming us all...
Still miss him, always will, but at least we have his music, and all the little things that constantly remind us all that he was and always will be a wonderful part of our lives.
He lives forever in our hearts...

Sunday

"Now I'm walking again to the beat of a drum
And I'm counting the steps to the door of your heart
Only the shadows ahead barely clearing the roof
Get to know the feeling of liberation and relief"

I think of Paul often when I hear this song, and also when I hear "Better Be Home Soon"

Thinking of Paul's family and friends on this day.

I can't believe it's been 12 months.

...Fizzy.

I agree with you, Sunday. Just thinking of what Paul has done in his career and life, the inpsiration and entertainer he was, I so wish that he was still with us. I never knew him personally but I miss him terribly.

My thoughts go out to Paul's family and friends. May they find joy and comfort in their memories of him today.

Rest in peace, Hessie. You'll be with us always.

Dave.

This message has been edited. Last edited by: crowdie_dave20,

Yes here in Melbourne it is a beautiful day.

I was lucky enough to see Hessie perform twice - once was just after I moved to Melbourne and went to the Espy to watch him tape an episode of Hessie's shed. The 2nd was during the Finn Bros tour in Nov 2004 and Hess jumped on stage and performed some Crowdies songs with the rest of the guys, a moment I'll never forget.

It is so hard to believe it has been a year already. I remember reading about it in paper on the Easter Monday morning and was in shock for who knows how long. That night we drove around a few of the places that related to Hessie like the Beachhouse and the Espy. The day after that I checked the Frenz forum and haven't stopped coming back since.

Since then I was fortunate enough to go the the memorial at the Price of Wales, saw the 2 Finn Bros shows at the Arts Centre, and also have since visited the site at Elsternwick Park.

I've been going through a rough time in my life lately and today being the anniversary has been a particularly bad one for me.

Paul, thank you again for all the music, laughs and memories. You've been terribly missed in the last year and I hope all those close to you are doing OK on this day.

PS I Came across a page that has a few photos of him and the various activities he got up to post-Crowded House: The Age photos

This message has been edited. Last edited by: flosso,

quote:

Originally posted by sinfulangel:
One year....it's been a strange year, but mostly in a good way. I found loads of new Frenz. Paul helped me and others in ways he never knew.

Amen.

I can't really say any more than that.

Except when I raise a glass tonight. Then if I can stop crying I'll say 'Cheers'.

"For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun?
And what is it to cease breathing but to free the breath from its restless tides...
Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing...
And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance."

Sing and dance well Hess...

You are so greatly missed, but will remain in our hearts forever...thank you for all that you gave and left with us...

Much love today to Paul's family and friends - you are in my thoughts...

Lucy
xxx

The Byrds borrowed it, but its apt.
Words-adapted from the bible, book of ecclesiastes
Music-pete seeger

To everything (turn, turn, turn)
There is a season (turn, turn, turn)
And a time for every purpose, under heaven

A time to be born, a time to die
A time to plant, a time to reap
A time to kill, a time to heal
A time to laugh, a time to weep

To everything (turn, turn, turn)
There is a season (turn, turn, turn)
And a time for every purpose, under heaven

A time to build up,a time to break down
A time to dance, a time to mourn
A time to cast away stones, a time to gather stones together

To everything (turn, turn, turn)
There is a season (turn, turn, turn)
And a time for every purpose, under heaven

A time of love, a time of hate
A time of war, a time of peace
A time you may embrace, a time to refrain from embracing

To everything (turn, turn, turn)
There is a season (turn, turn, turn)
And a time for every purpose, under heaven

A time to gain, a time to lose
A time to rend, a time to sew
A time to love, a time to hate
A time for peace, I swear it’s not too late


Enjoy the Byrdhouse in the sky Hessie.

Imaginary
By Evenescence


I linger in the doorway
of alarm clocks screaming
monsters calling my name
Let me stay
where the wind will whisper to me
where the raindrops
as they're falling tell a story

In my field of paper flowers
and candy clouds of lullaby
I lie inside myself for hours
And watch my purple sky fly over me

Dont say I'm out of touch
with this rampant chaos you're my reality
I know well what lies beyond my sleeping refuge
The nightmare built my own world to escape

Swallowed up in the sounds of my screaming
Cannot cease for the fear of silent night
oh how I long for the deep sleep dreaming
The godess of imaginary light

I know this poem has been abused a bit, but I still love it:

Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there.I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there, I did not die.

Thats lovely Suzanne, good on ya.

Hi everyone,
I'm thinking of Paul Hester today and missing him a whole lot . I
wanted to send a message of commiseration to all of you who are missing
him too. His smile , his spirit, his music lives on.

love

Neil

Thanks for passing that on PG

Time has gone so fast.
I can't believe it's been a year since Paul has been gone.
The world didn't end, it's just a little bit more empty now.

Wherever you are, wherever you went, I hope that you're happy, at peace and content.
RIP Paul.

Thanks Neil and Peter.
Big hugs to both of you

Aww, thank you for that, Neil and Peter *hugs*


Fire and Rain - James Taylor

Just yesterday morning they let me know you were gone
Susan the plans they made put an end to you
I walked out this morning and I wrote down this song
I just can't remember who to send it to.

I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I'd see you again.

Won't you look down upon me Jesus
You gotta help me make a stand
You just got to see me through another day
My body's aching and my time is at hand
And I won't make it any other way.

Woah, I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I'd see you again.

Been walking my mind to an easy time
My back turned towards the sun
Lord knows when the cold wind blows it'll turn your head around
Well there's hours of time on the telephone line
To talk about things to come
Sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces on the ground.

Woah, I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I'd see you baby
One more time again now.

Thought I'd see you one more time again
There's just a few things comin' my way this time around now
Thought I'd see you, thought I'd see you, fire and rain now
Na na na na na na na na.

On Saturday night the 26th of March 2005 I couldn`t get to sleep so I went outside to see a most brilliant fullmoon with a bright star shining right next to it so I took this shot of it.

It was the next day that I heard the tragic news.
Shine on my friend,shine on .

WISH YOU WERE HERE

quote:

Originally posted by gryphon:
Hi everyone,
I'm thinking of Paul Hester today and missing him a whole lot . I
wanted to send a message of commiseration to all of you who are missing
him too. His smile , his spirit, his music lives on.

love

Neil

WOW!! Thanks Neil and Peter, that is really sweet! I believe we all miss him! Thanks again Neil and Peter! :* x o x

Thanks Neil and Peter for the touching message! I only hope that we're there for you like you're always there for us.

Rest in peace, Paul. May you be at peace and happiness.

This message has been edited. Last edited by: crowdie_dave20,

Peter.......it's been ages since I emailed and I've been thinking of you today, so hope you're doing okay. Rich and I raised a glass to Paulo tonight and I've been sharing stories with a friend of mine. Your memories are unique as you spent so much time with him so don't ever think they're silly. If you think something like that is silly, then what about my Green Hush Puppies story!! hehe.

Gone but definately not forgotten Hessie. Miss ya mate and thanks Neil.