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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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jsonic
227 posts
 
Hey Pat,

I know that it's not your intent , but the description of your ordeal and the heartfelt responses it elicits from your fellow Audiogoners has become art. Great art moves us and regardless of the outcome, the dignity and triumphant spirit you've exemplified will linger . I have learned from and drawn inspiration from reading your words . I thank you for sharing with us your colossal spirit. Each day you are able to document this remarkable journey is a gift. I only wish you what you wish for yourself.
zaikesman
3,017 posts
 
Pat, I am so glad you got to attend the show and were able to soak it in as much as you did. I'm also agrieved to hear the current regimen cannot keep things in check for you anymore. Hoping for the best with your next treatment, but if you do opt to go off the chemo, I wish for you a better-feeling period of respite from the assault on your body. Brother, nobody can carry your jock - it's too f'n big! Much love, Z.
lugnut
1,190 posts
 
Great news guys. I just received an email from a long time Audiogon friend informing me that he and his wife are having a baby. Whether a boy or girl my name will be used. It seems appropriate in some way for this to happen now. Sentimental guy that I am the tears are hard to keep at bay. I couldn't be more proud.
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davt
500 posts
 
I think it might be ok to name a little baby boy "Lugnut" but if it is a girl. Well, I am sure that she will learn to love it.
Dav
seandtaylor99
1,262 posts
 
Dav, you beat me to it. Perhaps if it's a girl she could be named Linn.

Pat, I don't really know what to say. I hope that the remainder of your time is of the highest quality, with the maximum time with family and friends. You've shown extraordinary character in the face of the adversity, and I'm very grateful that you've shared it with some relative strangers here on audiogon. It's been a great example of what is truly important in life in a chat board that can sometimes become a little too self-absorbed.
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