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David Hartley

 

Post  Posted 12 Jan 2015 8:05 pm    
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Hi all.

I have my health to get right, Fran to look after and a home to prepare.
There's also more to life than pedal steel guitar for me at the moment.
I have had great fun and enjoyed the journey.

Today, I will post Mike Johnson's Borrowed Angel to the running thread in this section of the forum as I follow his playing closely.

Thank you all for your friendship.

Remember, I will still visit PSG forums and facebook etc. to see what you're all doing and promise to answer as many emails, messages, phone calls as I possibly can.
John Davis (UK) will handle anything I ask him to.

PS. My website is still running and everything will get processed as normal.
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Ron Whitworth


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Post  Posted 12 Jan 2015 8:34 pm    
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Hello David;
Sorry to hear you are having issues with your health.
I hope you can get it all straightened out
soon & get back to doing what you love to do.

I am sure Fran will be there to help & will see you get
the best of care too.
Take Care my friend.
Ron
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Some of the best pieces of life are the little pieces all added up..Ron

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John Davis


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Post  Posted 13 Jan 2015 12:11 am    
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Ron your good wishes for David I know are welcome, sad to see such talent in early retirement, I am sure most hope its only temporary. My advice to David still stands, I think he needs to buy a fishing pole and spend some quiet time watching that float away from the pressures that steel guitars can bring.
I hope with Fran's help he will come through this bad time and return stronger.JD
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Paul E. Brennan

 

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Dublin, Ireland
Post  Posted 13 Jan 2015 3:28 am    
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Best wishes David. I hope you get well very soon.

Paul.
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John Booth


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Columbus Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 13 Jan 2015 4:15 am    
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Good luck and take care of yourself David. You are a marvelous player
and an inspiration to me. We'll see you in the future no doubt.
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Dick Sexton


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Greenville, Ohio
Post  Posted 13 Jan 2015 6:16 am     My best wishes...
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David, I hope you fully recover and get back at it as soon as you are able. Isn't it great to have such a good friend in John. Never spoken to either of you, I but feel like all steel players have such a great connection. And friends like John are the best... My best to you always...
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Dale Rottacker


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Walla Walla Washington, USA
Post  Posted 13 Jan 2015 7:42 am    
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We’ll all miss you David...I’ve missed you already as I haven’t seen on here as much as I once did...Praying your health improves and we see you regularly again soon.
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Larry Bressington

 

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Nebraska
Post  Posted 13 Jan 2015 11:00 am    
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A very well deserved break David, however knowing it's due to an illness is a very sad feeling...It takes lots of Neurological substance and human commitment to play the steel guitar at your level, you are second to nobody on the world stage of players.

Thank you for all you have done, you have been a great teacher to many of us with those wonderful close up vid's on U-tube. You'll be back soon when you are ready, you're an old lion heart! Smile
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chris ivey


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Post  Posted 13 Jan 2015 11:50 am    
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yeh..sorry about that. shouldn't this be in the 'extended families' section?
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Tom Gorr

 

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Three Hills, Alberta
Post  Posted 13 Jan 2015 12:27 pm    
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Your intonation and precision and general musical capability set a standard that few will achieve on this instrument.
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Daniel Policarpo


Post  Posted 13 Jan 2015 4:41 pm    
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John Davis wrote:
My advice to David still stands, I think he needs to buy a fishing pole and spend some quiet time watching that float away from the pressures that steel guitars can bring.
I hope with Fran's help he will come through this bad time and return stronger.JD


I second that notion. Fishing is one of those pure pleasures that allows the spirit to breathe. It's not for dummies either, at least that's what the ones that getaway holler back at me.

All the best to you, David. You have given, and I have no doubt will continue to give, our community a veritable feast of music.
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Edward Rhea

 

From:
Medford Oklahoma, USA
Post  Posted 13 Jan 2015 7:07 pm    
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Thank you Mr. Hartley, for all the amazing playing in the videos and songs you've posted! You sir, are an inspiration and a true gentleman. Best wishes and a speedy recovery.

Daniel Policarpo, the "Unknown Comic" for an avatar?? I'm diggin that! Cool
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Barry Blackwood


Post  Posted 13 Jan 2015 9:23 pm    
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Quote:
I am having a break from PSG

That's okay, David, as long as it's only temporary...
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Karen Sarkisian


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Boston, MA, USA
Post  Posted 14 Jan 2015 12:21 pm    
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David I am sorry to hear this ! Thank you for all your youtube video's they have helped me so much ! and the tabs... I hope you get what you need to take care of your health and such. Best wishes I will see you on FB !
Karen
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Bishop Ronnie P Hall


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Detroit, Michigan, USA
Post  Posted 14 Jan 2015 5:07 pm    
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Dave,
After 45 years of ministry, I have developed whats known as a sixth sense about certain things, so I guess I`m trying to say, you are on my list, and I will have you there until "He" says other wise my dear friend. Be blessed! Always your friend,
Ron
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Rick Johnson


From:
Wheelwright, Ky USA
Post  Posted 15 Jan 2015 6:03 am    
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David
I've watched about everything you've played
on in the past few years. You've been very inspiring.
Take care of yourself and get well.
Check in with us on the SGF from time to time.

Rick

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Sam White R.I.P.

 

From:
Coventry, RI 02816
Post  Posted 15 Jan 2015 6:20 am    
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Hi David I love your Steel Guitar playing and Ray Walker who passed on a couple years ago got me to listen to you play and i have followed your playing ever since.I myself have a pace maker and Defribulator in me for almost a year and i'm doing fine. My wife and the neighbors call me the Energizer bunny as I,m all way out in the yard doing things.One neighbor said to me I watched you the other day and I had to go in and take a nap as I completely wore him out HAHAAA.I was out this past Saturday and Shoveled the snow from my Drive way. You take care and hope every thing works out for you.
Sam White
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Larry Jamieson


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Walton, NY USA
Post  Posted 15 Jan 2015 8:46 am    
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David,

Sorry to hear you have having health problems. For now, take care of what is important, your health and your new bride, and get better so you can hopefully get back to some music.

I have enjoyed the many videos you have posted over the years and was fortunate to see you and John perform live in Dallas a few years ago. You are a master of the instrument. Thanks for the music and get better.
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Dan Chambers


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Iowa, USA
Post  Posted 15 Jan 2015 11:14 am     Best wishes
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As a fellow Justice guitar owner, I join with everyone else here in wishing you Godspeed in returning to the world of PSG. Your touch and tone are impeccable and the Steel Guitar world would be the lesser without your continued support and participation.
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