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John Poston
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Albuquerque, NM, USA
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Posted 20 Sep 2004 7:52 am |
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Greetings all,
I am a member of newly minted fashion, although prior to that I was a (seemingly) interminable lurker.
The titular gentleman of this post is not personally known to myself, but I have known great delectation from his edifying and unordinary posts on this forum.
In the past few months, he appears to have gone missing and I feel this forum misses his presence most exceptionally.
Not to seem too disquisitive, but I would like to inquire as to whether anyone has seen or heard from him as of late. I pray he is well. Please send him my regards.
My warmest thanks,
Bud |
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Joey Ace
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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 20 Sep 2004 7:58 am
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Good question, good impersonation, too.
The last I heard from Bill, he had to cancel the annual "Mass Bash" that he ran for years due to health problems.
I too hope all's well.
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Stephen Gambrell
From:
Over there
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Posted 20 Sep 2004 8:04 am
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Me too, Joey. Bill could do things to the English language that Norm Crosby hasn't thought up yet, but his intent is always to better the steel guitar world.
HEY BILL, WHERE Y'AT????? |
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David L. Donald
From:
Koh Samui Island, Thailand
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Posted 20 Sep 2004 8:17 am
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HowardR
From:
N.Y.C.-Fire Island-Asheville
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Posted 20 Sep 2004 8:24 am
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| Hmmm, quite titular indeed! |
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Joe Casey
From:
Weeki Wachee .Springs FL (population.9)
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Posted 20 Sep 2004 12:54 pm
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Pardun me fer patrudin hear. Try this.....billhankey@webtv.net
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Smiley 15-4 Crank&pull pro model
[This message was edited by Joe Casey on 20 September 2004 at 01:55 PM.] |
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Hap Young
From:
Yuma, AZ, USA
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Posted 25 Sep 2004 10:17 am
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| I talked to Bill yesterday on the phone and we had a nice talk. He has some health problems and is working through them as we speak. He was wondering if any of the forumites were inquireing about him and he would probabely be pleased to hear from some of you. Maybe you could cheer him up. [This message was edited by Hap Young on 25 September 2004 at 11:19 AM.] |
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Bill Hankey
From:
Pittsfield, MA, USA
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Posted 29 Sep 2004 3:31 pm
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Greetings!
I miss all of those wonderful past
exchanges on matters pertaining to the steel guitar. Thanks to all for the enjoyment that it brought into my life. I couldn't begin to express my great admiration for my fellow steel guitarists. It would take forever. I have been brought down by the ravages of "depression"!! Nothing is more devastating to the body and soul. It's hard to share this reality with so many who have made inquiries. I'm glad to know that I've been remembered.
Bill H. |
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Karlis Abolins
From:
(near) Seattle, WA, USA
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Posted 29 Sep 2004 4:14 pm
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Bill, Good to hear from you. My best wishes for you in this trying time.
Karlis |
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Roy Ayres
From:
Riverview, Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 29 Sep 2004 4:15 pm
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Bill,
I have always enjoyed your posts. Hope to see you active on the Forum again soon.
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Joey Ace
From:
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Posted 29 Sep 2004 7:21 pm
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| Welcome back, Bill! |
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Eric West
From:
Portland, Oregon, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 29 Sep 2004 7:32 pm
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Bill.
I've SINCERELY missed your posts, your oblique wordsmithing, and your many uses of the gerund.
Don't just "Duck Out" without asking us.
Your Theories deeply challenged us all to think a little larger, and define our own thoughts. Not enough people do that IMHO.
This place doesn't have enough extravagant titularity without you.
Your Friend.
Eric L. |
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 29 Sep 2004 11:23 pm
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Hi Bill 
i've missed you too & i'm glad to see you posted here
don't neglect the fact that sharing is the salvation to us all here in the Steel asylum
i know you're steel in here w: us since you did'nt manage to escape
ask the warden to let you go down to the Housatonic and wash yer troubles away
All the Best to ya' Bill
[This message was edited by CrowBear Schmitt on 30 September 2004 at 12:24 AM.] |
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Rick Garrett
From:
Tyler, Texas
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Posted 30 Sep 2004 2:09 am
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Bill, I think I understand what you're going through and I hope you get better soon. The sun will rise today to another glorious day and the Lord made. I hope this day finds you well and I wish you peace. Comon back and post some. I bet it'll make you feel better.
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David L. Donald
From:
Koh Samui Island, Thailand
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Posted 30 Sep 2004 3:36 am
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Bill I understand, I have lived with a person with cyclical severe depression for several years.
Medicine is still trying to understand it, and society is still trying with limited success to understand it's repercussions.
One thing I can observe is that staying active and using your brain in ANY way is the best route to keeping it at bay more often.
Of course that is what it makes the most difficult,
Catch 22.
So maybe a few more o rounds of your erudite screeds,
might not be a bad thing for you.
Best of luck.
[This message was edited by David L. Donald on 30 September 2004 at 04:37 AM.] [This message was edited by David L. Donald on 30 September 2004 at 04:37 AM.] |
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Jim Cohen
From:
Philadelphia, PA
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Posted 30 Sep 2004 3:39 am
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Hi Bill,
Thanks for "dropping in" to say hey to all your old pals here. We do miss ya. Don't be a stranger, and hope you are feelin' better soon. (I presume you're getting treatment, yes?)
Jimbeaux |
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Chris Brooks
From:
Providence, Rhode Island
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Posted 30 Sep 2004 5:58 am
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Bill,
Best wishes for your recovery from this illness. You have a lot of fans on the Forum and especially here in New England.
I will never forget the wonderful write-up you did on me 15 years ago in the Country Gazette. I may not have ever "made the big time," but you helped me feel that my peers respected my musical efforts. And this came at a time in my life when *I* was going through a period of self-doubt, frustration, and regret over things lost.
Thanks for that.
Chris
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Pat Burns
From:
Branchville, N.J. USA
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Posted 30 Sep 2004 12:15 pm
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..hey, Bill...I too hope you are hanging in, and under a doctor's care...
...the true test of your posts is, with limited time, do I skim past them or click on them....and invariably I click on them...
...follow the doctor's orders and prescribed medications so you can hold another Bash next year...I need an excuse to drive up to the Berkshires.. |
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John Poston
From:
Albuquerque, NM, USA
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Posted 30 Sep 2004 2:02 pm
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Mr. Bill Hankey,
I'm delighted to hear from you, as are all of your comarades-in-steel, though I am saddened to hear of your struggles. But I know from personal experience that if you do whatever it takes to make it through - you CAN come out better on the other side.
If I may be so bold as to speak for others, we all eagerly await your full time return to our midst. Until then, 'hang in there!' You have many fans on the forum and I am one of the biggest!
Regards,
Bud |
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Al Marcus
From:
Cedar Springs,MI USA (deceased)
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Posted 30 Sep 2004 2:42 pm
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Bill Hankey-Gld to see you back on the forum. I hope we will see more of your thoughtprovoking and elucidating articles....al 
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Jon Light
From:
Saugerties, NY
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Posted 30 Sep 2004 2:51 pm
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| Bill---I sincerely greet you and wish the best for you. |
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