Welcome back Bruce O.!

Subject: Welcome back Bruce O.!
From: Roger in Baltimore
Date: 30 May 99 - 10:18 PM

I've noticed postings from Bruce O. have returned. And given the content (obscure information about obscure and common songs) I am sure they have not been done by an imposter.

I just want to say that I am sorry the BS threads drove you away for a while. I missed you and I'm glad you are back.

Roger in Baltimore

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Bruce Olson's Website is available at the following locations:
• California State University, Fresno (Folklore Department)
• The Mudcat Cafe
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Welcome back Bruce O.!
From: Sandy Paton
Date: 30 May 99 - 11:50 PM

Good Lord, YES! Welcome home, Bruce. I hope you saw the question about Child #49. I did see one anonymous response (Sir Simon thread, maybe?) that made me suspect you were lurking and couldn't resist offering your help. Made me feel hopeful. We have really missed you!

Sandy

Subject: RE: Welcome back Bruce O.!
From: Lesley N.
Date: 31 May 99 - 12:01 AM

Ditto and Amen. You are an amazing resource and DT is the closest I can get to a mind meld.. Darn.

Subject: RE: Welcome back Bruce O.!
From: Alice
Date: 31 May 99 - 12:41 AM

It's a pleasure to have you here, sir. -alice

Subject: RE: Welcome back Bruce O.!
From: katlaughing
Date: 31 May 99 - 12:47 AM

Bruce O.,

As one of the frequent BS'ers, I'd like to say I am glad to hear you are back. I love your site and do refer people to it quite often.

katlaughing

Subject: RE: Welcome back Bruce O.!
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 31 May 99 - 12:48 AM

I knew it was an April Fool's prank all along!

Subject: RE: Welcome back Bruce O.!
From: Joe Offer
Date: 31 May 99 - 03:15 AM

Well, Bruce, if you're back to work, you're needed at the Twa Brothers thread. There has been a proliferation of non-musical chit-chat lately, and I've taken to skipping most of it myself. Still, there's a lot of good music being discussed. Don't give up on us.
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Welcome back Bruce O.!
From: John in Brisbane
Date: 31 May 99 - 03:46 AM

I am thrilled - and relieved - to have you back.

Regards
John

Subject: RE: Welcome back Bruce O.!
From: Craig
Date: 31 May 99 - 09:52 PM

It's comforting to know that you may be lurking out there Bruce O. We need people like you with us to keep us on the straight and narrow. Who knows what misinformation may be fostered on us without you there make things right.

Craig

Subject: RE: Welcome back Bruce O.!
From: Wolfgang
Date: 01 Jun 99 - 04:15 AM

Bruce,

there were so many threads recently that needed your help. I can understand why you left (interrupted) but I hope deeply that you stay for the sake of the music (threads).

Wolfgang

Subject: RE: Welcome back Bruce O.!
From: Roger in Sheffield
Date: 04 May 01 - 01:00 PM

Subject: RE: Welcome back Bruce O.!
From: Sourdough
Date: 05 May 01 - 02:27 AM

Well, I don't know why the thread was refreshed but it does give me an opportunity to thank Bruce for his posts and his resources. Often, when there is a subject to which I suspect he has something to add, I scan through the list of contributors to see if he is in the conversation. His presence makes it more likely that there will be a thoughtful and informative post with references as to how I can learn more on those topics in which I am interested. For those of us who care about the history of the songs we sing, his nuggets are of great value.

I often don't say anything in such threads because I really don't have anything to add but I do enjoy them and they are a major piece of why I enjoy Mudcat. So, after all that -

Thank you Bruce O.