Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: Bobert Date: 02 Jul 13 - 07:48 PM Better be good, Bert, 'cause you're going to have to get thru the Pearly Gates to get that lesson... B~ |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 02 Jul 13 - 07:39 PM Still remembered, still missed. Every now and then someone opens up an old thread, and it's great, in a sad way, to run up against him once more. |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: Bert Date: 02 Jul 13 - 09:24 AM The bugger still owes me a guitar lesson. |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: Roger the Skiffler Date: 02 Jul 13 - 09:17 AM A shame the photo links have expired. RtS |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: katlaughing Date: 09 Apr 05 - 11:12 PM Good for you, Angie. McKnees, it's so good to see you here. Thanks for sharing. luvyakat |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: GUEST,Angie Date: 09 Apr 05 - 03:17 PM Rick's been on my mind a lot lately as I've been trying to pick up the ol' mandolin again. I haven't touched it since my last lesson with the man. It's hard, but I know it must be done. Will never forget him. |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: GUEST,McKnees Date: 03 Apr 05 - 06:38 PM I just wanted to say thanks to all who posted the photos. It was lovely to look through them and remember the smiles. |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: Willie-O Date: 25 Mar 05 - 09:50 AM Here's to you Rick. Sorely missed at the Mudcat and wherever folksingers gather... I drive past Rick and Heather's house--well, Heather's house--every Friday on my delivery route, which always causes me to think of Rick and wonder how Heather's getting on--glad to hear she is keeping up the radio show. (I don't stop in though cause I don't want to disturb, and I am terrified of that driveway on busy Kingston Road.) I'd play a tune for Rick on his old guitar, but I can't, cause it's on loan to a singing friend in Toronto who was sadly bereft of a guitar due to hard economic times. Appropriate enough I guess. The only request he ever made of me about that instrument was to play "Leezy Lindsay" on it sometimes cause that was the first song he ever sang to Heather in a courting way--can't you just picture the scene? (Sniffles here.) Best Bill |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: JedMarum Date: 25 Mar 05 - 08:51 AM once, again - Great pics, Bill. Thanks for posting 'em. |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: alanabit Date: 25 Mar 05 - 03:32 AM I am one of many here who never had the good fortune to meet Rick face to face. I have been missing his presence here for over a couple of years now, when it became clear that illness was restricting his very welcome contributions. I have an album of his wonderful musicianship, which he kindly took the time to send me when he had enough other problems to deal with. He did have a warped sense of humour, which I was not alone in enjoying. What made him so exceptional here, was that he was able to express it so unabashedly, but without a trace of spite. I guess we were lucky to have him around. I wish it could have been for a lot longer. |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: Seamus Kennedy Date: 24 Mar 05 - 11:16 PM I get moist every time someone open an old thread and there's a Rick contribution.. but it's a GOOD moist. Thanks for all the threads, Rick. Seamus |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: Peter T. Date: 24 Mar 05 - 06:20 AM Thanks Bill D., that photo of the Guitar Lesson says about everything one wanted to say about why. yours, Peter T. |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: Bill D Date: 23 Mar 05 - 11:48 PM more pics..from Getaway-Oct.2001 early Friday night http://home.comcast.net/~somethingextree/Getaway/remembering_RickF/PA192871.JPG (same...change #) http://home.comcast.net/~somethingextree/Getaway/remembering_RickF/PA192872.JPG (same...change #) early Sat morning..getting acquainted http://home.comcast.net/~somethingextree/Getaway/remembering_RickF/PA202878.JPG (same) at stringed instrument workshop http://home.comcast.net/~somethingextree/Getaway/remembering_RickF/PA212913.JPG (same) http://home.comcast.net/~somethingextree/Getaway/remembering_RickF/PA212914.JPG (same) http://home.comcast.net/~somethingextree/Getaway/remembering_RickF/PA212920.JPG (same) one I don't think I had posted before of "The Guitar Lesson" (Rick had slipped off into a corner to help Amanda, a beginner, with basics instead of heading off to jam.) and last...Rick, looking like he wishes his 'partners' had practiced more..*grin* it was a good time |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: Lonesome EJ Date: 23 Mar 05 - 11:09 PM I was listening to This One's the Dreamer just the other day and I have to say I got a little teary eyed listening to the last song on that album. Mainly I knew Rick through his postings here, and through his music, and I still have those when ever I want them. I mainly miss the attitude he had...the man was unembarrassedly kind and honest,and you could tell he just naturally liked and trusted people. I always thought I'd get to meet him someday, and still hope so. Until then, I am sure I'll continue to see his comments in the threads, and be gladdened that, in some way, he'll always be part of the conversation here. |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: GUEST,.gargoyle Date: 23 Mar 05 - 10:55 PM Trust they have planted a tree overhead to nourish on the rudiments of his essentials.
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Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: Stilly River Sage Date: 23 Mar 05 - 10:33 PM great photos folks are linking to. Thanks. |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: Ebbie Date: 23 Mar 05 - 01:39 AM sniff... |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: Big Mick Date: 23 Mar 05 - 12:14 AM That's my Ebbie. That last line deserves a song. Think I will go to work on it. Mick |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: Ebbie Date: 22 Mar 05 - 11:15 PM JP, my guess is that this thread is getting a lot of attention. Judging by me, anyway. I've been missing my brother a lot lately so when I check this thread the tears are already close. The love and loss shows clearly in this thread... I wish I had figured out a balance between acceptance and resistance. |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: CarolC Date: 22 Mar 05 - 10:10 PM More great pictures of Rick for those who want them (Photos taken by our own hesperis) [Miss you, Rick] |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: Little Hawk Date: 22 Mar 05 - 09:44 PM He's sorely missed, that's all I can say. He made a huge contribution to our lives. |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: Justa Picker Date: 22 Mar 05 - 09:38 PM And here's how he be looking at all of us now for grieving over him. :-) (From my personal photos/Feb. 2002) |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: John Hardly Date: 22 Mar 05 - 08:59 PM I won't pretend that I knew the guy, but he was one of the best reasons to log on and read the threads here. |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: Big Mick Date: 22 Mar 05 - 08:46 PM Ain't it though, Beef Bro? Some good memories there for me. Him in that hat is what will be on my Laskin someday. Mick |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: JedMarum Date: 22 Mar 05 - 08:43 PM nice pic, Bill ... thanks |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: Mary in Kentucky Date: 22 Mar 05 - 07:47 PM I think of him often too. Mudcat and I are the richer for having Rick around. |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: Bill D Date: 22 Mar 05 - 07:47 PM just because.... (if anyone does want to make a special page anywhere, I have a number of nice pics to offer...) |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: Jeri Date: 22 Mar 05 - 07:18 PM Justa, what would you put on a memorial page for Rick? It isn't there (in my opinion), not because Jeff doesn't care enough but because he cares too much. A stark page with a picture and dates... it wouldn't be enough, it wouldn't be right, and it would be done. So what would you put on the page? As far as the thread getting little response, I think some people feel bad Rick's gone, but just didn't know him that well, while others may just not feel like talking. The show sounded to me like the sadness is losing ground to the joy in music and life that Rick inspired and was inspired by. This is good. |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: Barbara Shaw Date: 22 Mar 05 - 04:01 PM I really miss the guy and still sometimes find it hard to believe he's gone, just when we were getting to know him. We actually spent the day at another friend's deathbed, playing music to ease his passing. Four of us with instruments and voices stood around the bed and sang our hearts out, hymns, jolly tunes, everything. Of course I also thought of Rick and the sad anniversary of his death. I guess we all need to get used to facing this living and dying, since we all have to go there someday, unless they think of something real soon... |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: jeffp Date: 22 Mar 05 - 03:38 PM Just spotted this thread. I am still saddened by the loss of a man I never got to meet yet still feel I knew. Mudcat was richer for his having passed through here on his way to eternity. Jeff |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: Charmion Date: 22 Mar 05 - 03:33 PM I met Rick Fielding at the first Getaway Edmund and I attended, only -- what -- four or was it five years ago? He was the guy who said "Hi!" as if he had been waiting for hours for us to show up. The next year, I poked a tentative finger at the mandolin he was waving around, and he thrust it into my arms and downright bullied me into learning three chord shapes ... Today, I'm-a gunna go home after work and spend the evening playing tunes on my lovely mandolin. Thanks, Rick. |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: Justa Picker Date: 22 Mar 05 - 03:28 PM The show was so much fun, and yet bittersweet....but with the live excerpt clips, it was as if HE was right there in the studio with us. It saddens me though that this thread didn't garner more attention - not talking about the radio show. :-( (I'm also wondering exactly how long you have to be deceased to be listed in the Memorial section of this place?) |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: JedMarum Date: 21 Mar 05 - 11:50 PM "Here's to you my rambling boy May all your rambling bring you joy" and here's to the joy your rambling brought us and the power your voice gave to our sails May your light forever shine, High on a mountain |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: GUEST,.gargoyle Date: 21 Mar 05 - 11:48 PM To Rick!!!
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Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: Stilly River Sage Date: 21 Mar 05 - 11:46 PM I was poking around the photo pages this evening and noticed a page for memorial photos. Maybe one of the Joe Clones will link to Rick's photo from there also? SRS |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: catspaw49 Date: 21 Mar 05 - 10:22 PM Alan....Denny.....Rick.................I quit celebrating the days of their passings as I have found that time makes no difference and pain doesn't care. Spaw |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: katlaughing Date: 21 Mar 05 - 10:04 PM Tks, Jeri.:-) I missed the show, 'twas midst phone calls with rounds of docs, 'til time'd passed for tunin' in...which actually will have been a good thing, as it means my Dream Team is hard at work.:-) BUT, dammit, it sounds like I missed a wonderful show. Anyone tape the whole thing or know if it'll be archived? Thanks, again! luvyakat |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: Tinker Date: 21 Mar 05 - 08:25 PM Zach (11) sat with me and explored how many different ways he could get Windows Media to visualize the music. Then as Moses began Hobo's Lullabye he crawled in my chair and sang along with me.... great mix of live performance and live recordings of Rick. Thanks. |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: Tinker Date: 21 Mar 05 - 07:30 PM I'm glad you did Jeri, it's nice to know your on the other side of this ethernet... |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: Jeri Date: 21 Mar 05 - 07:25 PM One more post, then I'll stop. JustaPicker's on the show, as is Paul Mills, Tony Quarrington, Peter T, and the're jamming just like in da old days. Very nice music guys! |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: Tinker Date: 21 Mar 05 - 07:23 PM Just got to the computeur--great stuff... |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: Jeri Date: 21 Mar 05 - 07:10 PM Wow - recorded Rick gig! |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: Jeri Date: 21 Mar 05 - 07:05 PM Just refreshing this because the show's on now. Kat, somebody needed to start the thread! |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: Roger the Skiffler Date: 21 Mar 05 - 04:12 AM I still come across things and think "I must tell Rick..." and realise I can't. I hope Heather is coping. RtS |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: mooman Date: 21 Mar 05 - 04:04 AM Done Kat. May he continue to R.I.P. and best wishes to Heather. Peace moo |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: Jeremiah McCaw Date: 21 Mar 05 - 03:10 AM Thinking. Remembering. Remembering. No words that speak well enough. |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: katlaughing Date: 20 Mar 05 - 09:54 PM Thanks for that, JP. I am sorry if this reminder caused anyone more pain. luvyakat |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: Justa Picker Date: 20 Mar 05 - 09:51 PM Tune into CIUT Radio tomorrow nite between 7 and 8 pm, EST. There's going to be a special show dedicated to Rick. |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: Col K Date: 20 Mar 05 - 07:03 PM Although I never met Rick in person I know how he affected so many people, that I feel like I knew him. His postings here are missed by all and his friendship is missed by the many who actually met him. Raise a glass or two in memory of Rick and think of Heather and Peter as well. |
Subject: RE: A year, already - Raise a glass to Rick From: GUEST,harvey andrews Date: 20 Mar 05 - 06:34 PM "A once in a lifetime friend". Jeri, you said it all. |
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