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Topic: Rocky Caple |
Roger Osbourn
From: Siloam Springs, Arkansas, USA
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Posted 23 Apr 2007 2:59 pm
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Have you ever received a phone call that "just made your day"? Well I did today.Rocky Caple called me this morning,right out of the blue,just to say hi.He said he was thinking of me and wanted to see how I was doing.I thought he was calling about the SSSGC convention this weekend and he said that he wasn't aware that this is the weekend for the convention.He promised to call me if he can get someone to bring him over from Tulsa for the convention and that he would for sure be at the Tulsa show.
I grew up in the 60's loving Rocky Caple and never dreaming that I would ever have the opportunity to have him for a "FRIEND".My brother and I played Rocky's "Sawed Off Shotgun" on our record player every day when we were growing up.I have an original 45 autographed by Rocky and it's an absolute treasure to me,thanks to Don Compston,Randy Beavers and John Hughey.I can never thank you both enough.One of these days,I'll post a true,funny story about my brother and I with Rocky's Sawed Off Shotgun.
Rocky said that he was doing fine.That made me feel great to hear that.He's had some diabetic issues this past few years.He doesn't play much now.He said he probably couldn't even carry his steel anymore.Don Compston brought Rocky to the SSSGC Convention to see me in 2005.That was the last year Don played for us.I sure miss Don and Doyle Huff and a bunch of others that are gone now.
For all the time and money that I've invested in the SSSGC and in my equipment over the years,I can truthfully say that it has been worth every dollar to me because I've been blest to become friends with many precious folks like Rocky Caple,Fred Justice,Tom Brumley,Terry Bethel,Buck & Mitzi Grantham and many,many others.Far too many to mention here.I love you all.
_________________ Roger Osbourn
The greatest gift a father can give his children is to love their mother.
Opportunity is missed by most people because it's dressed in overalls and looks like work,(Thomas Edison).
The difference between Genius and Stupidity is that Genius has its limits.
Last edited by Roger Osbourn on 24 Apr 2007 5:25 am; edited 1 time in total |
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Buck Grantham R.I.P.
From: Denham Springs, LA. USA
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Posted 23 Apr 2007 5:47 pm Rocky
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Rocky is a fine person for sure and Mitzi and I are very fortunate to have met and become friends with every body at the shows and Roger ,you are one of the best and you did a great job for the club. Love , Buck & Mitzi |
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Fred Justice
From: Mesa, Arizona
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Posted 24 Apr 2007 5:38 am
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Roger how in the heck are you my friend? I been meaning to call you and chat, but time always wins out.
I sure hope to see you at the Siloam Springs Show next weekend, it will be a goodern. See you soon. _________________ Email: azpedalman@gmail.com
Phone: 480-235-8797 |
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Scott Henderson
From: Camdenton, Missouri, USA
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Posted 24 Apr 2007 10:46 am
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I love you too Man!!! _________________ D-10 JCH Dekley U-12 D-8 Magnatone Mullen RP Evans RE 200 profex 2 BJS bars
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Roger Osbourn
From: Siloam Springs, Arkansas, USA
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Posted 25 Apr 2007 8:54 am
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Hi Scotty and Teresa;I don't see your name on the players list for the SSSGC convention.I sure hope you were invited down.What's up. _________________ Roger Osbourn
The greatest gift a father can give his children is to love their mother.
Opportunity is missed by most people because it's dressed in overalls and looks like work,(Thomas Edison).
The difference between Genius and Stupidity is that Genius has its limits. |
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