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Topic: Time for me to retire. |
b0b
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Cloverdale, CA, USA
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Posted 31 Dec 2022 6:10 pm |
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The Steel Guitar Forum has been online for 25 years now. It was touch and go for a while, but it finally stabilized around the turn of the century. Many of you have been here from the beginning, and I'm forever grateful that you stuck around. You all turned an idea into a community.
That said, it's time for me to hang up my hat. We have a study group working on a new business model (my preference is a non-profit organization). In the meantime, my family is going to take over the daily chores:
Shoshanah Marohn (youngest daughter) will be handling new memberships and donations.
Brian Marohn (her husband) is going to handle the Linux server administration.
Lori Smith (oldest daughter) will be running the forum store. The store's email address is steelguitarshopper@gmail.com
Admins Dave Mudgett and Brad Bechtel will be handling support questions. Don't email me! 
It's been the joy of my life serving you all. I'll still be around now and then, just not every day. Take care, stay well, and keep on steelin'.
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Mike Neer
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NJ
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Posted 31 Dec 2022 6:17 pm
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b0b, I was thinking about this day recently. I have to say, joining this forum has been one of the single biggest life-changing events in my musical life. I want to thank you for your friendship, leadership, civility and for having the foresight to start this in the first place. You are going to be sorely missed on a day-to-day basis, but I am sure your family knows what the Steel Guitar Forum means to you. And I want you to know what it means to me too.
If there is anything I can do to help, please keep me in mind. I wish you all the best.
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Bill Moore
From:
Manchester, Michigan
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Posted 31 Dec 2022 6:22 pm
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b0b, I just wanted to say thanks for everything you have done. I wasn't here at the beginning, I think I joined in 2000, but I have spent a lot of time here and have gained a lot from your effort. Wishing you a long and happy retirement! Thanks again!
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Lee Baucum
From:
McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Posted 31 Dec 2022 6:23 pm
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Way to go, b0b! I'm so happy for you.
You have created a huge, worldwide family.
Speaking of family, I'm glad you have family members who will continue the legacy you created.
~Lee |
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Dale Rottacker
From:
Walla Walla Washington, USA
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K Maul
From:
Hadley, NY/Hobe Sound, FL
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Posted 31 Dec 2022 6:36 pm
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I donāt know what l would do without SGF. Thanks b0b!!!
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John Larson
From:
Pennsyltucky, USA
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Posted 31 Dec 2022 7:07 pm
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What you have built here Bob has been nothing short of a Godsend in my quest to learn steel guitar. I've never as much as seen a pedal steel guitarist live or had access to personal lessons. The treasure trove of information here on the forum is priceless.
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DALE WHITENER
From:
TRINITY,NC USA
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Posted 31 Dec 2022 7:17 pm
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Thanks for all youāve done Bob! Enjoy your well deserved retirement.
Dale |
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Frank Freniere
From:
The First Coast
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Posted 31 Dec 2022 7:30 pm
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Hey b0b -
Congrats on the retirement. I can only echo the comments already posted here: you and SGF have had a profoundly positive affect on my life - I canāt thank you enough. You have left a mark.
PS If youāre ever in the neighborhood, Iāll buy you a beer.
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Scott Swartz
From:
St. Louis, MO
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Posted 31 Dec 2022 7:59 pm
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| joining this forum has been one of the single biggest life-changing events in my musical life. I want to thank you for your friendship, leadership, civility and for having the foresight to start this in the first place. |
Mike said it perfectly, this forum has had a large impact on thousands of people worldwide (me included), and the collected knowledge here that can transmit forward to future players is a great legacy!
Thanks b0b.
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Steeltronics - Steel Guitar Pickups
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Bill Lowe
From:
Connecticut
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Posted 31 Dec 2022 8:00 pm
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A very heart felt Thank You............
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Larry Bressington
From:
Nebraska
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Posted 31 Dec 2022 8:50 pm
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b0b, I first heard about the forum in āJackson Holeā Wyoming 2001 ishā¦I believe I joined a few years later, I canāt thank you enough for this wonderful cyber connection to a worldwide connection to steel players that have become a brotherhood.
You always ran the forum with top shelf policies, allowing legitimate debates and opinions breath for the sake of growth of the steel guitar, and only stepping in when things got out of control. The layout of the forum has always been top shelf and a complete pleasure to navigate, and enjoy banter and friendships of all countries and cultures. Enjoy your retirement bOb, blessings my good friend! š
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Dave Meis
From:
Olympic Peninsula, Washington, USA
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Posted 31 Dec 2022 10:58 pm
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Thanks bOb! You've gone above and beyond with this whole endeavor! Enjoy 'retirement'!  |
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Kenny Davis
From:
Great State of Oklahoma
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Posted 31 Dec 2022 11:28 pm
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Thanks for everything b0b!
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Rick Campbell
From:
Sneedville, TN, USA
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Posted 31 Dec 2022 11:29 pm
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You have been so successful in your creation and management of the steel guitar forum. I hope you enjoy your retirement. If the Steel Guitar Hall Of Fame ever gets revived, I hope you are inducted as a member. You've done more than anyone in the world to bring people together to discuss steel guitar.
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Brian Lee
From:
Washington, USA
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Posted 31 Dec 2022 11:45 pm
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wOW bOb! Iām an old guy whoās a new guy here. The community and info resource you have built is truly remarkable! Iāve learned so much and itās such a great, respectful, civil, friendly and informative community thanks to your leadership. You can sure be proud of what youāve accomplished, and we canāt thank you enough!!! Best wishes for the next step in your journey!
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scott murray
From:
Asheville, NC
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Posted 31 Dec 2022 11:48 pm
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the end of an era.
thank you so much and congratulations for what you've accomplished and provided all of us. a true community.
long live b0b and SGF !!!
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Tucker Jackson
From:
Portland, Oregon, USA
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Posted 1 Jan 2023 1:07 am
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Man... we'll miss you so much, Cap'n B0b!
Thanks for everything you've done over these many years. Can't even begin to say how much you've done for all of us.
I fear the internet is about to get worse. |
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Tony Glassman
From:
The Great Northwest
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Posted 1 Jan 2023 1:35 am
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| Many kudos for a job well done !!! Your efforts have been an essential & appreciated part of the steel guitar community. |
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Dave Grafe
From:
Hudson River Valley NY
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Posted 1 Jan 2023 3:10 am
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| For years I only knew two other pedal steel pickers, when I discovered the forum I also discovered dozens more pickers in my very own hood. Changed many lives, what's not to like about that? Take care and if I make it back to the left edge I will be sure to look for you. |
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 1 Jan 2023 3:15 am
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| From one retiree to another, congratulations on a very successful venture. I remember when you came on the AOL group and promoted this. |
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Dave Campbell
From:
Nova Scotia, Canada
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Posted 1 Jan 2023 4:15 am
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when i first started playing pedal steel i didn't know anyone who played one, and i had never seen one before i owned my first. i would not be playing pedal steel if it wasn't for this forum. through the years of commenting, reading, sharing, discussing and debating i have seen almost zero drama, which is remarkable in the online world.
thank you, bOb. |
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Barry Coker
From:
Bagley Alabama, USA
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Posted 1 Jan 2023 4:18 am
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Thanks for this wonderful Forum and for all I have learned here. You will be missed by us all. May you have a great retierment enjoy yourself.
Barry
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Joe Krumel
From:
Hermitage, Tn.
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Posted 1 Jan 2023 4:22 am b0b retiring
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| Thanks for everything b0b. As for retirement. It's been 4 years for me. I highly recommend it to anyone! |
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Bill McCloskey
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Posted 1 Jan 2023 4:31 am
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| Thank you b0b. My life has been changed for the better because of you. Enjoy retirement. |
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