The best gift we get in this life is each other. Amen |
The best gift we get in this life is each other. Well said. Very well said!!!! I never met Pat but I had many a fine discussion w him here and he made me smile, often. I miss him. Thx for bringing those good memories back to the fore. |
The best gift we get in this life is each other.
What better example of that than this thread. |
I think of Pat on a regular basis. We had some wonderful listening sessions together. He introduced me to a lot of different music, artists and his amazing chile. For that, I will always be grateful.
Barb, his widow, gave me about twenty Coltrane (Pat's second favorite artist) LPs and around fifty-sixty other jazz LPs of his. I try to play one or two of his LPs every listening session.
I have to say, his presence is felt in my room often. |
Raytheprinter,
Thanks for the reminder. Pat and I became friends here, if too briefly. We couldn't have differed more in musical and audio tastes and styles, but his good heart made those differences irrelevant.
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I was thinking about Pat- aka- Lugnut ,while listening to Doc & Merle Watson,"Southbound" on vinyl of course!I Like to come back and spend a little time reading parts of this thread at times,usually when I could use some moral support ,renew my faith that most people are good and do good things that are from the heart when called upon.Sometimes it takes some doing to bring it out in us,but I think it is in a majority of us. Pat did bring out the best in so many, at what was a very painful time in his life. He did so with much grace.I did not know him as well as some here, who were very close to and were able to visit Pat He was the kind of soul that you felt you have known for years after a short time.Well thats it,just remembering Lugnut. |
It has been six(?) months since I been 'away'.
Checking action on my old threads, I found this one, first.
Old friends. |
Been thinking of Pat this week myself. Pat was a great guy and a great listening buddy. He could walk into my music room and tell what had changed even though it had been weeks since he had last heard my rig. Pat was 55 when he left us.
A few years ago a former band mate/riding partner and all around good friend moved back to Idaho and he has become a great listening buddy as well. He turned 55 in July and was diagnosed with cancer about the same time. He just got out of surgery this week and things look very positive for the future. Sure makes one pause though... |
I've been spending a little time reading and catching up since I haven't spent a lot of time here lately. When I played A Love Supreme last night I was thinking of Pat, and decided I needed to read the whole thread again. I hadn't realized it's been almost 6 years. |
Hi Greg,
My good news is IÂ’m still hanging in here. I have been on a heart transplant list for the past eighteen months. It was anticipated at the time a heart would be found within twelve months, but alas, I continue to wait. It literally could be any day.
My heart function has dropped another 25% since this thread was going, yet somehow I continue to manage fairly well.
The worst issue in my life is my pre-amp has been broken for three months, and the loaner I have is not doing it for me. The good news is it should be back here this weekend!!!
Thanks for asking,
Jade |
Another drink to Pat -- you must have perfected your system by now (4 yrs!).
Jadem -- how's life??? Give us some good news? |
I'm always late to the party, I must through my love for Pat into the thread, we all miss you.
Jade |
Great to see this thread again. Here's to Lugnut! |
Nate,
Thank you for bringing this thread back to the fore. The holidays may have passed, but any time is a good time to remind ourselves of the value of friends. I don't even have to read the thread to feel tears well up, the memories are strong.
Paul and I have traded Xmas cards with Mary every year since Pat died, but this year's came back with a "Forwarding Order Expired" notice. If anyone knows her address, please email me.
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I just read through this entire thread again for the first time in years. I laughed and cried. It was great to see how people came together to support a guy most had never met.
I have reminders of Pat in my music room and still think of him from time to time, but I wish it were more often. A lot of the emotional proximity we experienced those years ago is gone, which is another shame. Thanks again to everyone who was there for everyone else, not just Pat. |
WOW! It's hard to believe it's been 3 years already! It feels like it was just about 6 months ago I was chatting with Pat. Time certainly is not slowing down.....
I do envy those that got to meet Pat Malone in person. Through stories from members like Albert, Doug and Nate, and the several long phone conversations that I had with Pat, I do get a pretty good picture of Pat. He was fun, engaging with just enough 'off the wall' mentality to mix in. He could ft in just about anywhere. I still miss you Pat, and I pray that you are happier and pain-free now. Laughing and dancing to the live music in the sky.
Peace,
John |
The animals in my yard miss Lugnut feeding them while Cello, Vetterone and Nrchy were sitting on my sofa, listening to music.
I can still hear Pat's laugh as he watched. A kind soul with a big heart, I think of him often. |
Every time some hot rodding kid roars by the house and I can't hear the music, I imagine it's Patrick taking another run in the dragster he built.
We couldn't have been more different in our tastes and views, musical and otherwise, but that never affected our genuine friendship.
To all friends everywhere ...
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Still missing the ole Lugnut. Thanks for remembering guys!
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Has it been that long?!
I thought about him a lot during this election season. GOP. Grand Ol' Pat!
I think he found out how sick he really was just before Christmas time 2004.
Definitely not the same without Pat. |
Agreed- it ain't the same round here without ol Lugnut!
I fondly recall his many posts and comments, and of course the amazing sense of community generated in this thread as we slowly said goodbye to Pat.
To his memory- and friendships. |
Just checking in after three years as Pat always comes to mind this time of year.
Best to all.
Craig |
Uncle Jeff ... hope you got it in time, too. Best wishes there. Steve, Albert, everyone ... yeah, it's hard to believe it's been two years. Time to raise a glass in fond remembrance and gratitude.
Best wishes to everyone,
Paul |
As we reflect on the meaning of life and take it seriously, I wonder if all of my idles are meaningless. Where does wisdom come from in this fleeting world we live in ? May we continue to pray for the living and learn from our and the generational perils.
Be blessed, thankful, and cast our bread upon the waters. |
A time to remember old friends and give thanks. |
Cancer claimed the guy in Canada only six days after the initial posting. Forget what the doctor said about not making it through to Christmas; he didn't even make it a week.....wow.... |
My wife's mole..the one on her breast that I 'discovered' so many years ago just got taken and looked at. Melanoma.
Turns out they got it in time. So I hope.
Scary.
Pat, we miss you.
UJ |
I haven't visited this thread in quite a while, but it's very existence is burned into my memory.
Today, a member of Canuck Audio Mart (www.canuckaudiomart.com ) posted that he has been informed by his doctors that he may not make it through Christmas, due to cancer. The posts are starting to roll-in, most people just not knowing what to say.
You can all guess what my first thought was......I found this thread and sent it to the Canuck member. My hopes are that he may find some inspiration and comfort from reading about Pat's last year adn all of the postings that came his way. |
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Pat,
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It is hard to believe that is two years has gone by so quickly. We frequently have you in our thoughts and prayers and miss you.
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Barb,
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I hope you are doing well.
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Warmest Regards,
Larry
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I remember towards the end in his pain we talked because I take Fentanyl for pain wich is mostly prescribed for termainal Cancer patients or post Operation pain, I was going to send him a couple patches that last 72 hours each but were worried the side affects could have shocked his weak body.
I didnt know him well but it was obvious he was a down to earth sincere man I wish I had known better. |
I miss Pat too.
Vetterone (Steve) and I were talking about Pat the other day. Seems that the best are always taken too soon. |
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I raise my glass! Thanks for the reminder Steve... it's gone by so fast, but in the end it's people that matter not events, or toys.
I couldn't even tell you the contents of my system two years ago, but I remember, and love the same friends I had on that sad day!
LFTSYP
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A toast to Pat.
I will never forget you buddy.
Hard to believe that two years have come and gone so quickly! |
Nrchy the wee fella is getting big over 18 months old now.
Likes to rattle his his Casio Keyboard and looks strangely at my Proacs as the new Radiohead album echoes around the room. |
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wow, I stumbled back here after yesterday the wife and I were just mentioning that many audio forum communities really do step up when someone needs something....and 90% of the time, we never met in person...
Good Ol Lugnut not to be forgotten but to be thought of with smiles. |
Funny, I just stumbled across a WLP copy of Gregg Allman's "Laid Back" a few days ago and thought of Patrick as it was one of his favorite LP's. |
Just remembering and honoring my old friends....Miss you and wil not forget. |
Haven't been on in a while, and saw this thread on my "My Threads" page. It always makes me smile to think of the messages Pat and I exchanged, and how so many of us keep Pat alive through memory and appreciation.
Barb and family, I send all my best.
Howard |
It is great to see this pop up. My wife and I have sent cards to Barb to let her know she and Patrick are still in our thoughts. I hope she is doing well and has moved happily on to the next stage of her life. Very nice people for sure.
Lou |
Nate, do you remember what a kick Pat got out of seeing all the birds and squirrels that live in my front yard?
Pat literally laughed out loud when he saw I could call Squirrel girl down from tree to retrieve a slice of bread. I know, it's silly amusement, but better than much of what passes for entertainment on TV these days :^). |
man it's great to see this thread refreshed....I was thinking about the 'ol Lugnut a couple of days ago. I apparently wasn't the only one :) |
Yes, thanks Nate, I also think of Pat often.
Jeff |
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Nate,
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Thanks for refreshing Pat's thread.
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Pat comes into my mind often and I really miss the chance to pick up the phone to call him and talk with him. I always enjoyed those conversations....Music, Equipment, and Politics.
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Rgds,
Larry
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I was thinking about my friend Patrick and also about Barb today... Now I'm also reminded of Benjamin Patrick Campbell... how is the little feller?
Barb, I look at the pictures you sent and remember the time I spent with Lugnut and with you, and I remember them fondly! Thank you...
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Ben - I'd check for exhaust modifications, and perhaps some intake adjustments. If you check one day and he's running a little rich you'll know for sure... : ) |
Nrchy probably a bit too soon to say about the wee man but he sure does like to eat and sleep and he enjoys his music so.....if he starts tampering with his pram we'll know for sure.
Barb has dropped me a few kind e-mails and is just back from a short break. |
Ben --- I haven't been around here much the last few months and was not aware of the good news. I hope Benjamin Patrick Campbell has all the good qualities that were possessed by our dearly missed, and good friend, Pat.
Barb, if you lurk here, You haven't fallen out of my prayers! |
Ben- Very Cool.
And here's another toast to the memory of our friend Lugnut. |
