Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: Sandy Mc Lean
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 07:47 PM

My deepest sympathy! RIP!

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: Elmore
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 07:58 PM

A sad day for Mudcat. Sincere condolences to Linn.

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: Bonnie Shaljean
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 08:13 PM

Very sad to think I won't hear his voice around here anymore. Wishing him a peaceful rest, and comfort & blessings to Linn.

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: Charley Noble
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 08:21 PM

Really nice to read how well folks appreciated Tom over the years.

And, Linn, know that you were and are appreciated as well.

I do so want to be at the Press Room on Saturday but that's not going to happen. I need to focus on my own family right now. No crisis, but a very special art event that my mother is involved with, and my brother's family is coming up this weekend to participate in it as well.

Charlie

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: Janie
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 09:41 PM

I'm so sorry, Linn.

Also very grateful for all your open sharing of the long road this has been.

Love and light.

janie

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: Joe Offer
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 09:57 PM

You know, I never felt Tom fit his Mudcat name, Curmudgeon, very well. He was a friend to everybody, and he had a lot of love and wisdom to share. But he sure had a good sense of humor. May he rest in peace.

Blessings to you, Linn. He loved you, that's for sure.

-Joe-

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: GUEST
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 10:07 PM

To Tom:
We have listened to you for many many years at the Press Room Friday nights. We loved your music and your presence-you always put a smile on our faces.

May you continue to do so, the angels have a lot to learn!!!

To Linn,
Our hugs to you. You said it right when you said they forgot to give you a script for this new journey. May the love of friends, the many years of shared memories, music,and song bring remembered joy and peace.

with prayers and loving thoughts,
R&D

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: YorkshireYankee
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 10:07 PM

Like so many others, I have been reading your thread regularly and crossing my fingers for you, though not posting much. Have never met either of you, but am so very sad to learn of this news - and that it seems to have come so much sooner than expected.

Wishing you both peace, and the knowledge that you are loved by many.

Vikki/YY

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: GUEST,Paul Schurr
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 10:09 PM

Tom's songs were sweet, his heart shared with many, and his friendship treasured, Charlene and I send our love with Tom and to you Linn.

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 10:19 PM

Aw, no.

Linn, virtual hugs, or even real ones, aren't enough, but they are all I can offer.

You have wonderful memories to treasure.

I am glad that people came and sang to Tom. I am sure many others wanted to join them.

He lit many flames that you and others will keep burning.

Love and Peace to you.

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: GUEST,Barry O'Brien
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 10:40 PM

Linn,

My heart goes out to you, Linn. It's a sad passing, but I will long remember Tom's looks and kind words of support. How he truly loved community music!

He was a constant, and so happy to be surrounded in song. He made a life long impression on me.

Best,

Barry

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: KathWestra
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 11:14 PM

Much love to you Linn. Tom was blessed to have you as his dear heart's companion for so many years, right up to the end. Wishing you comfort and peace in the difficult days ahead. Your many friends--and the life-long friends that your gentle Tom made along the way--will be by your side for this part of your journey, too. Sharing your sadness, and thankful for Tom's life. Kathy

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: George Papavgeris
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 11:42 PM

Tom's passing through our lives left its trail of friendships, memories and moments of happiness. These can never been undone. They exist forever, and many people are therefore richer for his having lived. R.I.P Tom, and thank you.

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: Nancy King
Date: 14 Nov 13 - 11:57 PM

So very, very sad to hear this news. Linn, I've been thinking about you and Tom a lot lately, and I expect that will continue for a while now. He was a fine, gentle person, and I know you have a lot of great memories.

Do take care of yourself, Linn, and know you have many friends wishing you well.

Nancy

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: GUEST,JohnB
Date: 15 Nov 13 - 12:02 AM

Another joins the Big Band in the Sky, condolences to his close family and friends.
JohnB

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: Little Robyn
Date: 15 Nov 13 - 02:35 AM

((((((((((((Linn)))))))))))

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: Nigel Paterson
Date: 15 Nov 13 - 04:47 AM

I wish I'd known Tom; sung with him; got to know him as so many of you have. Nevertheless, I am saddened to hear of his passing. To Linn, his Family & Friends, I send Love & comforting thoughts.
             My Sincere Condolences,
                                                   Nigel.

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: Roger the Skiffler
Date: 15 Nov 13 - 05:39 AM

Just logged on and caught up with the news, many condolences, Linn, another Mudcat stalwart taken from us.
RtS

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: wysiwyg
Date: 15 Nov 13 - 06:01 AM

+++(((Linn)))+++

~Susan & Greg

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 15 Nov 13 - 06:12 AM

Condolences indeed. Another one gone, and another glass to raise.

Pete

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: GUEST,Wee Jock
Date: 15 Nov 13 - 06:32 AM

I started reading this thread yesterday, and was very moved by all the messages that were put on by fellow Mudcatters, and also the strength you had Linn in keeping us informed of Tom's illness,it could not have been easy. Even though i never knew yourself or Tom i felt i did when reading all that was written about him . The folk music family is a fantastic family, mine is in the UK, but wherever it is, and tragedy occurs, people will be there thinking of you.      

Look after yourself, and accept all the help that people offer in you time of need

Wee Jock

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Nov 13 - 07:36 AM

Linn

Echoing the feelings of many here, how fortunate and sweet a passing you have described. Tom lives on through the memories of those who have known him as well as his posts here. Anyone can call up his legacy of wisdom, humour through Mudcat at anytime and remember or get to know him.

Linn this time is now for you. I know you will have much to deal with in the coming days, weeks months. You report that you have a rich resource of friends to support you nearby and further afield. Please take full advantage of that.

All peace go with you both and your very different journeys.

love from Tam

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: ranger1
Date: 15 Nov 13 - 07:45 AM

My favorite picture of Tom.

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: VirginiaTam
Date: 15 Nov 13 - 07:46 AM

Sorry. That last "guest" post was from me on different PC.

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: Charley Noble
Date: 15 Nov 13 - 08:56 AM

Tami-

I'm also sorting through our folders for photos of Tom.

Yours is a keeper.

Charlie

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: Bill D
Date: 15 Nov 13 - 11:34 AM

For those who missed it a number of months ago, the last 4 pics on this page show Tom at the Getaway in 2005...

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 15 Nov 13 - 11:42 AM

Great photos, everyone. Bill D, if you move them (since MyOpera is closing) remind me and we can redirect the link. Tami, that photo is wonderful and I'm sure will bring a huge smile to everyone!

SRS

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Nov 13 - 11:46 AM

Who does this resemble?

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: Padre
Date: 15 Nov 13 - 11:46 AM

Rest in Peace, Tom

Linn, our sympathy to you on your loss.

Padre

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: ranger1
Date: 15 Nov 13 - 11:50 AM

That link is more appropriate than you realize, Guest. One of the friends there when he passed yesterday was telling us about a dream he'd had with Tom as Gandalf.

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: maeve
Date: 15 Nov 13 - 11:52 AM

GUEST on Date: 15 Nov 13 - 11:46 AM "Who does this resemble?"

...'Twas I without my cookie.
********************
Linn, you are in my heart.

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: GUEST,Allan Carr and Jane Rothfield
Date: 15 Nov 13 - 02:08 PM

So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. I always enjoyed our late night music and conversations out on the porch at Indian Neck. Love and condolences to Linn

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 15 Nov 13 - 02:32 PM

Chris Hislop (who wrote the article about Tom in the Herald Spotlight in September) is writing a piece about Tom for tomorrow's Portsmouth Herald. He told me that he has never in his experience as a writer had such a wealth of material available on his subject as he had with that article...and now with this one.

I'll post a link after it's published tomorrow.

Tammi Truax of the Herald had written an article about Tom back in 2010 -- Tom Hall Shantyman She said in an end of the year article that she had more responses and clicks on that article than on any other she had written.

And Chris Vaughan had called in about Tom's passing to this morning's NHPR week in review show of "The Exchange" with Laura Kinoy. Animaterra heard it and I'm looking forward to hearing it either online or when the show is rebroadcast this evening.

I had some quiet time last night after I got home, and then a good long talk with my sister. This morning the phone has seldom been on its cradle. I managed to heat up some leftover Chinese for breakfast or lunch sometime around 1 p.m. I'll be heading out to the Press Room session in about 45 minutes -- still have some phone calls to make if there's a break in the incoming calls.

Linn

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: stallion
Date: 15 Nov 13 - 02:47 PM

I was privileged to have sung a song or two with Tom, Hugs Lynn, Peter

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: SussexCarole
Date: 15 Nov 13 - 04:39 PM

We made our last meeting with Tom this September - precious memories. A wonderful and gracious man. Our love and thoughts are with you Linn xx

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: Irene M
Date: 15 Nov 13 - 04:56 PM

Very sorry to hear this.
Best wishes Linn.

Irene

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: Dorothy Parshall
Date: 15 Nov 13 - 09:29 PM

Thank you for that report, Jeri. Sounds like he had a great send off.

Grieve well, Linn - and all.

Subject: RE: Curmudgeon In Hospice - [update 13 November]
From: GUEST
Date: 15 Nov 13 - 11:09 PM

Dear Linn,

Thinking of you, both, with love. You have, certainly, fought the good fight! Now, it's time for rest.

Barbara

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 16 Nov 13 - 12:17 AM

It's very late and I'm very tired. I'll post more tomorrow. It's much later than I've come home from The Press Room for a long, long time. But...well, I didn't have to be home early to help Tom to bed.

Life has definitely changed...and I'm only beginning to discover the new rhythm of my life.

The Press Room session tonight was unbelievable...and, as far as I know, spontaneous. I mean, I don't think there was a plan to have a blow out session in Tom's honor, but so many people I haven't seen in way too long converged. Bar and wait staff from decades ago, friends, musicians...

On entering the door, I was greeting with a tremendous hug from Kat, our most recent session waitress. On the piano behind the session table was a huge white flower arrangement from the Press Room staff. It took me awhile to reach it, there were so many hugs and greetings.

Kevin Scanlon -- another person whom Tom had seduced to the joys of folk music -- was, by chance, in the area from his home in North Carolina.

The stories I heard tonight about how Tom touched so many people, encouraged them to sing, play, recite, or just enjoy the music... I laughed, I sang, I cried...

Right now I really need to go to bed (and do some serious cat petting, too). I'm up way past my bedtime and it was a pretty intense day, mostly on the phone.

Good night.

Linn

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 16 Nov 13 - 12:26 AM

Sounds like a great evening, Linn. Sleep well!

SRS

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 16 Nov 13 - 12:31 AM

condolences to Linn & family & friends

sandra

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: Joe Offer
Date: 16 Nov 13 - 04:31 AM

I crosslinked all the "Curmudgeon" threads this evening, and I couldn't believe how many there were. My first thought was, "Gee, this was a man who was loved." May you rest in peace, Tom - and may your many friends treasure your memory forever.

-Joe-

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: Pete Jennings
Date: 16 Nov 13 - 07:37 AM

Proper job, Joe.

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 16 Nov 13 - 08:32 AM

Here's the article in this morning's Portsmouth [NH] Herald --

Music Legend

I got home too late, woke up too early...

Press Room Sea Music Singaround this afternoon...

Linn

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: GUEST
Date: 16 Nov 13 - 09:17 AM

Beautiful article, Linn. Hugs.

Barbara

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: EBarnacle
Date: 16 Nov 13 - 10:24 AM

As my mother says, "When I was younger, I hoped to live a long time. Unfortunately, my friends are all leaving me."

On to the next horizon. I only met Tom a few times or two at Old Songs. Remember the shared dinner at Kendall and Jacqui's camper.

On to the next horizon.

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: gnu
Date: 16 Nov 13 - 10:45 AM

Read the article. Reached for a tissue. Nuff said.

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: Jeri
Date: 16 Nov 13 - 12:16 PM

He never was at Old Songs, EB.
Sea music session at the Press Room today. I don't know how much I feel like singing, but I suppose I'll find out when I get there.

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: maeve
Date: 16 Nov 13 - 12:22 PM

Sending my love with ranger 1. I want so much to be there.

Maeve

Subject: RE: Obit: Tom Hall (Curmudgeon) Nov. 14, 2013
From: The Sandman
Date: 16 Nov 13 - 12:23 PM

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