Hello Mark
I remember when you left for California so long ago. I hung out with Rick at the folklore Centre during a trying period in my life. I just found out that Rick had passed away 2 years ago and it comes as a great shock. I tried to reconnect with him when I went to New York quite a few years ago but he was unable to see me due to his work schedule on NYCTA. I've been living in Australia since 1978 and was passing through New York only that one day and never got to see him after that.
I wish you well and hope you are having a good life.
Regards
Charlie