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Offline 6G6

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sad news
« on: January 22, 2014, 09:27:24 am »
I mostly just work on my own amps.
Sometimes I find I am in over my head or just don't have the time.
When that happens, I have always taken them to James, AKA Tiny Daddy.

Yesterday, I went by there hoping for help on my BX1500.

That's when I found out that he died last year.  :sad2:
Cancer.   

He was a great guy.
Always knowlegible, thoughtfull, polite and interesting to talk to.
I will miss him.
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Re: sad news
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2014, 09:32:13 am »
I'm sorry to hear that too. I always enjoyed his posts.
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Re: sad news
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2014, 11:41:17 am »
Rock In Peace James

R.
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Re: sad news
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2014, 11:43:41 am »
Sad news indeed. Rest in peace buddy.You will not be forgotten.
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Re: sad news
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2014, 12:14:41 pm »
Oh, that is really a sad news

also if I'm on the other side of the pond I remember him as a very good person and forum friend  :sad:

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Re: sad news
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2014, 04:24:17 pm »
Sorry to hear this RIP brother
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Re: sad news
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2014, 05:16:39 pm »
Like most folks named Tiny, he was about 6'3" and near 300 pounds.  :l2:
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Re: sad news
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2014, 09:08:12 pm »
I remember that name. Trying to remember the last time he posted. Sorry to hear that. Sometimes when someone hasn't posted in a long time, I wonder if something happened. Unless someone like 6G6 chimes in, we may never know. Thanks for letting us know! Platefire 
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Re: sad news
« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2014, 11:24:03 pm »
Dittos to all above.....always enjoyed his tech tips
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Re: sad news
« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2014, 09:39:46 am »
I learned a ton from your posts when I first started coming here. Thanks, James. RIP.
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Re: sad news
« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2014, 01:31:06 pm »
Wow....  Sometimes I get so wrapped up in "stuff" I dont realize when someone has not posted in a while.  I also remember a great guy who always jumped in with good advice.  TD, you will be missed.  Sad news indeed.

Jim
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Re: sad news
« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2014, 09:47:39 pm »
My thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends. Its always sad to hear of loosing someone special.  I`m sure he is basking in the warm glow of tube heaters and surrounded by ultimate tone.  Punky
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Re: sad news
« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2014, 10:25:45 pm »
Quote from: punkykatt on January 23, 2014, 09:47:39 pm
My thoughts and prayers go to his family and friends. Its always sad to hear of loosing someone special.  I`m sure he is basking in the warm glow of tube heaters and surrounded by ultimate tone.

Yes, Amen brother, very well put! I join that prayer, RIP.


             Brad     :sad:
« Last Edit: January 23, 2014, 10:30:09 pm by Willabe »
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Re: sad news
« Reply #13 on: January 23, 2014, 10:42:49 pm »
6G6, if you get by to see his family, please pass on our condolences.  Let them know how we all felt about him and that he will be missed.

Thanks,
Jim
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Re: sad news
« Reply #14 on: January 23, 2014, 10:50:44 pm »
Yes.
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Re: sad news
« Reply #15 on: January 24, 2014, 05:05:58 pm »
Sorry to hear that news. I remember his posts. It has been a while though. God Bless Tiny Daddy and his family/
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