It’s pretty funny to have had to look at this so much over the three and a half hours I just spent stapling zines
Money raised / donations made from sales of issues 1 & 2 in 2023 (donation proof post)
Didn’t manage to create a new issue or a special print version for the anniversary last year :-( , but I’m working towards getting the zine in print & finally got it together to get a one off test/mock up zine printed by Mixam UK (results were great quality)
Still managed to raise £4.00 + $1.20 from sales of Issues 1 & 2.
I’ve donated the money to homelessness charity Simon On The Streets via justgiving.
About Simon On The Streets: “Simon On The Streets provides emotional and practical support for people with complex needs who cannot or will not access other services. Within that group it focuses on people who are homeless and rootless, especially those with issues related to rough sleeping. Charity Registration No. 1165317”
Why I’m supporting & fundraising for Simon on the Streets. (tumblr)
- there’s an expanded, more detailed & better written version in the zine (issue 1).
My fundraising page:
justgiving.com/fundraising/thoughts-of-youdw
Thanks to everyone who’s downloaded & supported the zine
"The Beach Boys have changed a great deal over the years as individuals. I saw Dennis Wilson the other day and he’s true spirit now. He’s got it. He’s beautiful!" - Peter Tork (Monkee Spectacular, No. 14, June 1968)
Quote source: [x]
Person with random name in my messages
“UVHey cutiemm denniswilsonzineuB”
Hey, probable spammer.
Roses for Denny (alt version)
(photo montage/photoshoppery I did a while back, fabric roses photographed & digitally tinted by me & combined in an ancient copy of Jasc Paint Shop Pro)
Heartbreakingly beautiful - Dennis’ last message to his fans.
Dennis writing to Dennymania, dated in his last few days. *cry*
Text of the copied card: “Dear Chris,
Please send my warmest holiday wishes to all the nice people who have taken the time to write to me in the Dennymania newsletter.
Sincerely, Dennis Wilson(signature)”
Imaged scanned by Craig Slowinski aka c-man & found on the Pet Sounds forum.
from http://petsoundsforum.com/thread/2076/dennis-final-christmas-message Jon Stebbins says “IMO the final note from 12/83 was likely dictated and then signed by DW but I’m sure he meant every word.“
From an internet archived copy of the *FRIENDS OF DENNIS WILSON CLUB*
https://web.archive.org/web/20060620035927/http://dennymania.wg-net.com:80/fodw.html
” *FODW is Home of DENNYMANIA and since June,1983.
I am pleased to say Dennis was aware of this club, and was pleased to know about it. For Christmas, 1983 he sent a card, which will print in each Autumn Issue.“
Crying here. He *knew* just how much he was loved by his fans near the end, and loved them/*us* back, but (like Doctor Who’s version of Van Gogh) it just wasn’t enough to keep him alive.