I gotta’ say, deeply appreciate all the “I hope you’re getting well” and “we miss you, come back soon” notes I have received over the last few weeks. I am also honored (and sometimes amused) by the rumors and speculation that have been swirling around my absence. Thank you my friends for thinking of me.

So here’s the skinny...

At first, I had a nasty cold and was staying home to speed my recovery so that I could get back to the party full force. But the cold lingered on and on. So after about 6 weeks, I went to the doctor to find out what was up. I’d love to use a little humor to share the results with ya’ll, but its easier to just come out with it. The doctor tells me that I’ve come down with a touch of the Leukemia. I go to Stanford tomorrow to start treatment. I’m told that my condition is very treatable and a little research tells me that my specialist at Stanford is nationally recognized as one of the very best. Those of you that know me well know that I am in the habit of fighting hard with wit and guile for what I want. This situation is no different. My feelings toward this whole thing are confused, of course. At the same time, the better part of me is feeling very positive. I have been preparing myself for a big change for some time (I just thought I’d be moving to go to school.) My mind and spirit are very flexible right now. I know how strong I am. If something like this has to happen to me, this is the time for it.

But can the clubs run without Gobo in charge of everything? Hell yeah!!! :-) I didn’t start this scene, and I didn’t start The Box. The club passes from leader to new leader and survives every time. I can tell you a bit about where things in club land are going. As I said before, I have been planning to leave town for a while. We at The Box have spent the last year actively preparing for this time of change. (My cohort’s training has been exceptional and rigorous, if I may indulge my ego for just a moment ;-) Julian, Disconnect, Syndael, Stiletto, and Grey are absolutely prepared to take The Box over, keep it going, and continue the improvements you’ve all enjoyed. So fear not. I hear that it’s been pretty strong down there last few weeks, and I expect it will still be when I come for my next visit.

Unfortunately, January’s FATE is canceled. I really wanted to have a final show, but it’s just not possible this month. I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the party. I have! I DO intend to recover, so I DO have some future plans for FATE. They’re just on hold for now.

Being the clubin’ pirate that I am, you know I have something up my sleeve no matter what the circumstances. Keep your eyes open for the pay Gobo’s bills benefit show. Coming Soon!

AND, OPENING FEBRUARY 1st 2008, the First Friday in February… something insidiously sinister and new at THE BLUE LAGOON… details to be announced soon. So, SC’s Friday night goth club tradition will continue after all? Of course it will. Hooray!

So, that’s the news for now. I’ll keep you all informed as new things happen. I’ll be letting everyone know where their hiding me because visitors rock! (hint hint ;-) And please, do not forget to support the clubs!

I'll publish the best ways to contact me as soon as I figure them out. More as it happens and see you all as soon a possible!

With tons of love,
..gobo