Pat, I hope your copy of "Unplugged" is clean enough for you - I always hold my breath when buying vinyl sight unseen, record unheard. Not that I still don't do it (quite frequently), as it is often the only option.
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
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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Newmanoc, Yeah, I sweat bullets every time I buy a used piece of vinyl too. Generally I've been quite happy with my purchases. The seller in this case has done a huge volume of business with great customer satisfaction and a 100% return policy if not satisfied. I'm willing to pay more from a reputable vendor and avoid amatuer grading, especially in this case. Nate, in spite of having already farted in your general direction due to my extreme sensitivity regarding Neil Young, this was done with the same sense of humor you possess. Sorry, I can't take it back. And, uhmm, I WAS laughing my ass off. It'll arrive about Wednesday afternoon based on calculations from the weather service. Enjoy! Hope to see you in Denver. You and Albert sure keep me smiling when I'm around. Larry called and said he was going too. Of course, Frank Schroder will be there and I'll be looking forward to being around his incredible whit. I think I'll be loading up with enough humor that weekend to last for months. Audiofrankj and Jadem6, it's always nice hearing you guys chime in. I know you are thinking about me and I think about you two also. Hope the house is nearing completion Audiofrankj and your system downsizing is working to your satisfaction JD. Drop me a line guys and let me know. |
"I'm looking for a copy of Nate's "Greatest Bits"..." Look for it in Best Buys. It's release date is 9/20/05. It'll will be a two volume set.....on any blank DVD-R's. Also, recorded on 9/10/05, and released on 9/14/05, will be Lugnut's 'Wind Breaking for Nate' bit. This is not available on DVD, but sold in vacuum sealed, cryogenically treated COUNTRY BLUE PORCELAIN GINGER JAR Limited quantities, available only through Saks Fifth Avenue online. :-) Cheers, John |
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