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"Home Fires" Thanks

Personal Thanks: Most of the songs have been written over the course of the last year. This CD is a very personal project for me. It has become a catalyst for healing the losses I've experienced in my life. I share this CD with you as a catharsis for me but also in hopes that it can mean something to you and help you with your own personal journey with life and loss. If not, then it's got a good beat and it's easy to dance to. I dedicate this CD to the memory of my mother and father. You will always live in my heart. Most of all, love and thanks to my husband Jerry, for his love and support. I never knew it was possible to love someone and grow in that love day after day, year after year as I do with you. Special thanks to all my friends and family who have been such great source of strength, encouragement and inspiration. Heartfelt thanks to: Kathy, Brenda, Simonie, Gordon, Kimberly, Tom & Molly, Buddy & Rebecca, Danny & Lisa and Michael & Jaylene.

CD Thanks: Big thanks to my partner in music, Gordon Hobbs, for your friendship, for sticking with me for the last five years and for your ability to hear more in my songs than I do. Thanks also to Neal for giving up a nice spring Saturday afternoon to come in and play bass. Bill B. for your great keyboard work and keeping us entertained with your Monty Python skits. Michael G. for doing double duty on bass and guitar. Shaney for your "Olivia" like singing and volunteering your daughters' artistic abilities for the cover of the CD. MOST OF ALL to Ray Anderson for putting up with me and all the folks that crossed your threshold (literally and figuratively). You'll never know how much I appreciate your time, support and expertise in this project. It isn't an understatement to say it wouldn't have gotten done without you. I can't thank you enough!

"Too Late for Regrets" Thanks

Kathy thanks: Jerry Forste - I can never thank you enough for your love and support, I'm a lucky woman. Gordon - for sticking with me and believing. Justin and Neal - for their talent and enthusiasm. Steve, Bill and John - for their willingness to lend a strum, a harp and a voice. Michael and Jaye - for their friendship and talent. Tom and Molly - for being the most loyal groupies, I'll miss you. Thanks to the following people for always giving me words of encouragement, 'cause I always need encouragement: Kathy, Simonie, Adri, Margaret, Barbara and all my other friends and family who have been so supportive. And last but not least - my mom for believing in my talent even when I had none. Long Liv Love!

Gordon Hobbs Thanks: Thanks and love to my children: Jason, stoic and erudite; Roman, comical and always searching; Talli Sandra, eternal inspiration and my little angel. Nancy thanks too. Kathy Forste, my musical empathy and partner. Jerry Forste for chauffeuring us, being a roadie and soundman, and doing so with such tolerance. Thanks Justin, Neal, Steve and Bill. Your inspirations and contributions have been priceless. Love and thanks to Ginger, my wife, who understands and supports me. To my family: Alice Hobbs, bless you mom. Cleo Hobbs, God bless you and Dad. Brothers Bill, Dennis, and Tally, and sister Laura Jo Allen, and a special thanks to Robert (Bob) Eugene Hobbs who was always there. Lastly, thanks to Skip, Rod and Randy Snow.

Justin thanks: My wife Crystal & family. Kathy, Gordon, Neal and Steve at Big Time. Most importantly my Heavenly Father and his precious son Jesus.

Neal thanks: Kathy for the opportunity to play on the CD.

"Mojo Hum" Thanks

Bill (shakers on the bridge) Thompson for his support and talent in helping to make a dream come true; Jerry (I'll go see a movie) Forste for his love, caring, understanding and support; Michael (hold real still) O'Keefe, Judy (original webmistress) Gibes; Don for his "fresh ears" and Larry for his guidance; Patrick, Russ, Don & John at Guitar World for their help and advice. More thanks to Jaye, Michael, Matt, Kathy and Jerry for their handy work; Kathy & Ann for their help with Paradise or Eden; to my Mom for her love and for telling me that I can do anything when I put my mind to it; All my friends and family who have come to my shows, listened to my songs and given me encouragement.

I also need to thank ONJ, TB and IG for their influence musically and otherwise. And lastly - to the spirit which guides our souls between paradise and eden.
(Who are ONJ, TB, and IG? Check out Kathy's muscial influences!)

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