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    It's the hottest rumor going today, that Led Zeppelin will reform without lead singer Robert Plant, record a new studio album and then tour with the fill-in singer. So where do rumors like that come from? In this case, straight from Jimmy Page's...

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  • Posted 12:09 pm October 19th, 2008

    Hi Bill,

    Thanks so much for the kind words.

    Gingers story turned out wonderful. You guys do a fantastic job.

    Growing bolder is such a fresh concept that was long overdue.

    Just because you get a little older and slower doesn't mean you are ready to sit by and let the rest of your life slip past.

    There are a lot more stories out there to be heard......

    So Growing Bolder I hope you get to show them.

    A loyal fan and friend,

        Sassy




  • Posted 12:29 pm May 20th, 2008

    Hi Bill,

    Today is a special day for a very special man. Happy birthday.and best wishes for a great year. Enjoyed seeing all of the group in motion.

    Fondly, Marilyn




  • Posted 1:22 pm May 19th, 2008

    Hey Bill:

    Great to see you this weekend at the "GREEN EXPO!"  I thought it was a super show, and loved learning about all of the ways to help our environment.  Wish everyone could see all the great ideas that we saw there! 

    Really glad you are doing well.  Alway good to see your smiling face!

    Hugs,

    Kim




  • Posted 10:00 pm April 20th, 2008

    Hello Mr. Bill! (I know, SO original, eh?)

    Just wanted to pop in and tell you that I think you're awesome!  I really enjoy your weekly newsletters.  Thank you for ALL of your efforts!!  You rock!  (I roll, ha.)  Hope all is well.

    Hugs,
    Michelle




  • Posted 9:31 am April 6th, 2008
    Thanks for your kind words regarding my video, "Water".  I posted the answers to your questions there.  -  Russ


  • Posted 3:32 pm April 4th, 2008

    Hi Bill!

    Thanks for the connection.  I think I'm really gonna like it over here. 




  • Posted 12:27 pm February 7th, 2008
    Hi Bill!  Remember when my belly was still this small?  Feels like a lifetime ago.  Do you think she'll remember your voice when she gets here?





  • Posted 5:43 pm January 13th, 2008
    Thanks for the comment Bill--hope the toupee stays on while you're flying down I-4 in that
    Corvette!  Have a great week!


  • Posted 2:20 pm December 6th, 2007
    Did you notice that Squal gave himself a December Charter Member badge in addition to his November one!?! I think he is set on owning every badge that we ever create here on Growing Bolder.


  • Posted 1:59 am December 1st, 2007
    Have a good weekend Bill!


  • Posted 5:10 pm October 16th, 2007
    why do you have so many more friends than me?


  • Posted 3:43 pm October 15th, 2007
    Bill Shafer is my friend. He's a wonderful man.



Bill Shafer

Bill Shafer
 

Last Login: January 8, 2009

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What I Do

Address

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Occupation

Executive Vice President, Growing Bolder

Where I Grew Up

Hometown

St. Louis, MO

A Few Insights

Interests

Ice Hockey, Classic Movies, Old Time Radio, 60's TV, Classic Rock, Great Groups in Concert


Music

Arrogant Worms, Kansas, Genesis, Peter Gabriel, Heart, Beth Hart, Edwin McCain, Supertramp, 10cc, Billy Joel, Wayne Gratz, Cyndi Lauper, the Eagles, Cheap Trick, Emerson Lake & Palmer, Slade, Patti Smyth, Brian Setzer, Tower of Power... And an awesome central Florida band, Uptown, who has a smoking hot chick singer!


Movies

Silent Movies, Marx Brothers, Laurel & Hardy, Ginger Rogers & Fred Astaire,


Television

Classics: The Three Stooges, Your Show of Shows, Jack Benny, Our Gang Comedies, You Bet Your Life, Star Trek, Seinfeld, Everybody Loves Raymond. Current: Red Green, Silent Sunday Nights, Turner Classic Movies, Little People Big World, Boston Legal, The Office, House, The Simpsons, Drake & Josh, Robot Chicken, Pushing Daisies.


Heroes

Mary Shafer, Evan Shafer, Eunice and Stan Shafer, Marc Middleton, Michelle Carston,

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