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About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone

Many of us have come to know Patrick Malone (Lugnut) as a friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and kind individual. He is a frequent and enthusiastic contributor to our analog discussion forum. He has initiated only 17 threads, but responded to 559 threads. I would guess that many, if not most, of us can recall a time when Pat replied with helpful advice to a question we posted or helped us track down a rare recording. I have come to love Pat as a friend, and to respect him as a man, and I suspect many of you share those feelings.

Today I write to share difficult news with you. Pat has been diagnosed with an aggressive stomach cancer. It has yet to be determined whether surgery will even be worth it. If surgery is performed, most or all of the stomach will be removed, and Pat would face a difficult and long post-op period in the hospital. The medical course is still uncertain, but will be determined soon. Whatever is decided, it will not be easy or pleasant.

Something may be planned in the future to assist the family. For now, Pat could use some of the friendship he so often and willingly showed us. You can email Pat at: lugnut50@msn.com. You can also mail cards, letters ... or whatever. You may email me for Pat's mailing address. My email is: pfrumkin1@comcast.net.

I hope to spend a few days with Pat in Idaho or Nebraska (from which he hails) soon. Between this news, my legal work, getting ready for family arriving for the holidays, Audio Intelligent, and trying to make plans to visit Pat, my head is spinning. If you email me and I don't respond, please understand that I am not ignoring you, but rather simply do not have time to reply.

Pat may or may not have time to respond to posts here, to emails, or to cards mailed to him. But he has asked me to convey to each and every one of you that he has cherished your friendship, your comradery, and sharing our common hobby on this great website.

As we prepare for our holiday season celebrations, and look forward to -- as we should -- enjoying this time of year, I ask that you keep Pat and his family in mind ... and softly offer up, in quiet moments in the still of night and early morning, prayers for Pat and his family. God bless.

Warmest regards to all,
Paul Frumkin
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nrchy
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Jeff - good to see you here. It was a pleasure to met you at RMAF. Any friend of Pat's is... well, crazy! Oh, I mean an friend of mine!

I like the scholarship idea and would be glad to contribute. Maybe this should be run by AudiogoN and a new post started. Jeff, you're not the first nominee are you?!?

As far as TWL and Dallas... I talked to Tom at RMAF and he really would like to visit Albert. I don't know if it is possible right now, plans have not been made, as much as wishes expressed. I don't know who should take up the task of arm twisting?!?

If this comes to pass, I will do everything I can to be there. I'm just not sure Albert could take another group of crazies descending upon his abode.
lugnut
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Jeff,

You can count on a contribution from me to help get things rolling. Nate might be right about Audiogon running the accounting end of it if they are willing. (I trust that's what you meant Nate) The future of high end two channel lies with seasoned enthusiasts getting young folks interested.

A little more history about Jeff and Lugnut. We attended the University of Nebraska Vocational Education program together and Jeff has been teaching woodworking in Lincoln for a very long time. His home, which is a vintage gymnasium, has been featured on HGTV. He builds high quality guitars and plays them as well as he constructs them. He's a member of "The Brothers Of Glowage", a group of tube enthusiasts in his area that formed long ago. These guys know this S%@#T! I remember fondly Jeff taking Barb and I water skiing way back when. If it weren't for all the irons Jeff constantly keeps in the fire I'm sure he would have been a world class competitive skier. Amazing talent. Thanks for coming to Denver Jeff. We enjoyed our time with you and are glad you enjoyed the show.

Hey Albert, if at all possible Barb and I would be thrilled to come on down to Dallas and kick it up a notch for your entertainment. Here's the deal. Get all that new stuff installed and sit there 24/7 spinning vinyl til it's all broken in. We'll just have to get creative in how we twist Tom's arm long distance.

I really appreciate the comments about Barb. She is exactly what Albert has described so well. A real angel that I've shared my life with for 32 years.
cello
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Hi Jeff,
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It was great meeting you at the RMAF. I was only sorry we did not get more time to talk.
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I love your idea of the Scholarship and will be happy to participate. It would be wonderful to have something that continues on with Pat's name on it.
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Best Regards,
Larry
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cello
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Hi Pat,
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It was good catching up with you on Saturday night by phone and I was glad to hear that you were feeling a bit better. I am truly sorry for the Rollercoaster ride that you continue to endure, but selfishly, I am glad to have you around to talk with.
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It was wonderful seeing you at the RMAF and I was delighted to finally get to meet Barb in person. She is the Angel that you always refer to (and you deserve her).
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Talk to you soon.
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Much Love,
Larry
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ampster
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So great to hear that we can use this forum for so much goodwill. Nate, I couldn't possibly be a nominee since it is for 30 and undersomethings........ but I thank you kindly!

As for Larry and Albert and Chris along with all the rest of the great folks I met, it was great meeting all of you as well at th RMAF.

I agree with Nate that if there is a way AudiogoN can become the administative body for this foundation then that makes a lot of sense. Bring the 18-30 year olds in the door through AudiogoN. Most of them will be brought to AudiogoN by one of us so we will be able to nominate and vouch for their sound savvy. Keep listening and I hope someone knows how to ask the right folks at AudiogoN for their assistance if any.

Warm Regards to All,
Jeff
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