Peace, LOVE and MJ: Neverland

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Sunday, April 3, 2016

Easter and another Spring day at Neverland

A week ago today was Easter Sunday, so I headed to Neverland to place a few hearts sent from fans. Most of the hearts came from Italy with a couple from Poland, one from Sweden, Germany, Greece and Scotland, and a couple from the USA, including from me. The hearts were few but the LOVE was great

I placed the hearts on the fence and then I went on a walk in search for spring flowers.
I found a few of our beautiful state flower, the California Poppy.

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Los Olivos calls me quite frequently, so it was not a surprise for me to again make my way there today. The day started out foggy along the coast but by the time I got to Los Olivos and Neverland, the sun was out and it was starting to warm up. I was happy to see that most of the Easter hearts and eggs were still up! I put up a couple of fresh roses and threw out the hearts that were weathered. The guard came out to chat and he does seem to like when I bring the hearts. He is really amazed at how far they come and asks me what countries are represented this time. :) As people came up today to the gates, the guard told them that they are welcome to stay as long as they want but they must park their cars on the side of the road and not in the driveway. That was music to my ears that he was telling people they could stay as long as they want. That means we, Michael's fans are still welcome there.

A couple of Valentine's that just arrived

Bye for now ;)

Sunday, March 20, 2016

Springtime at Neverland

I just finished reading for the 3rd time "In Search of Neverland". The journey to Michael finding and buying Neverland by the realtor, Gloria Rhoads Berlin. It is a quick read and sweet. The sale was signed on February 28, 1988. What a wonderful time of year to have taken ownership of this beautiful property. The green, rolling hills of the Santa Ynez Valley remind me so much of Calabasas when I moved there over 20 years ago. It wasn't unusual to see goats and sheep grazing on the hillsides. That was one of the draws for me in choosing this city.

A few weeks ago, after the rains came, the hills around Calabasas have turned green again. So that means the hills around Neverland are green again. It is a magnificent sight to see. In the summer, everything turns brown, but in the spring there is so much green. The hillsides are dotted with wildflowers in white, purple, yellow and orange for starters. The California Poppies were in full bloom.

No visit to Neverland is complete without a visit to the magical little nursery in town. As you pull up to the gate of the store, a gentle breeze blows the huge windchimes that hang from the tree out in front. I can imagine one or a few of those chimes at Neverland. If only Michael were still there, it would be a perfect gift. :( It seems I always need something from this little store, a couple of pretty plants, a glass heart, a heart bracelet, and this time 2 Easter Egg stakes. One for me and one for Lola. I placed them at Neverland while I was there and they will go to Forest Lawn with me on Easter.

One weekend was devoted to hanging the Valetine hearts and another I just brought some roses to hang on the fence.
bloom. As I made my way on the road to Neverland it is easy to see why Michael chose this place to be his sanctuary. His heaven on earth. You really are closer to G-d when you are out in nature to see the wonder of Him. Michael being a spiritual person would naturally pick such a place for his home.

Each time I arrive at Neverland, I get a little nervous as to what I might find. There are not many fan gifts there anymore as I think they get cleaned up pretty quickly. I am worried about the day when we are told we can't hang anything on the fences anymore. Until that day, I will continue to travel to Figueroa Mountain Road and hang the tokens of love from all over the world for Michael. It is an honor.

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

August 29, 2015 at Neverland

Each trip to Neverland is different. Sometimes I am on a mission and other times I just go to feel Michael's spirit. As those of you who have been to Neverland know, the gates and property lines are beautiful. The energy surrounding the property is magical. The morning of August 29, 2015 was no different. This day was the 7th birthday without our Michael. The purpose of this trip was to adorn the fence with 58 roses and many hearts from Michael's beloved fans from all over the world. When I arrived, Annie from Oregon by way of Florida was already there decorating. Two more fans from Canada, Chantal and Dany arrived and helped to tie roses and hearts to the fence.

As always passersby stopped to see what was going on, with many taking pictures of the hearts and roses. Like the roses, that were taken to Forest Lawn, these hearts are beautiful, inspiring and filled with love.

"My fans truly are a part of me.

We share something that most people will never experience."

~ Michael Jackson