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thank you so much for sharing this

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Belated happy birthday wishes to Fred. It warms my heart to read about you and Jesse traveling through France, able to celebrate Fred. Have a wonderful trip.

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I loved the travel story and the video. I love the way you care about things and what you do with that.

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Im sorry I came late to this post as I have been traveling. The Video was fantastic! Thanks for posting and I am belatedly wishing you well on Fred's birthday.

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Hi Patti - I saw you last night at St Pauls, thank you for a beautiful and very moving show in surely one of the most amazing venues for a concert. Your dedication of a song to Sylvia Plath reminded me of an amazing bookshop in London where they have not only many wonderful and beautiful books but also, at one time, one of Sylvia Plath's skirts. I mention it in case you have time to visit while you're in London! https://www.thesecondshelf.com/

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What a fitting tribute to your darling Fred RIP. I’m sure wherever his spirit resides he would be deeply touched.

Your words are so clear & evocative of that time and place. The music, as ever, filled with kickarse lyrics & melody.

Thank you for sharing,

Love & admiration

Natasha in Shropshire, UK

x x

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You write so well. You really took me there, as usual. RIP and happy birthday Fred Smith.

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Beautiful

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Thanks, Patti, for all your wondrous remembrance for Jean Jenet. Planting a flower for Frederick.

Love always your comrades in San Francisco.

Dave Pi3.14

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LOVE

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Wow!!! This should be a movie!!!!! What an experience and for you not to be afraid. Again Wow! You are pretty amazing dear Patti. I felt like I really got to know Fred in this story. Much love to you and our family on this special day of remembrance.

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Wonderful story telling Patti. Fred sounds like just the man to have at your side, especially in moments that present the unusual. You miss him, that’s clear. Sending love❤️

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That is an amazing story! Thank you so much for sharing it, Patti, and thanks to Fred "Sonic" Smith for having shared the adventure with you.

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Fred’s presence is so alive in this story, what is remembered lives. ❤️

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Happy Birthday Fred!

That excerpt, followed by the awesome video, is a wonderful tribute to him. Thank you.

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Thanks so much to share this beautifull lovely memories with us❤️

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