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Post by billhammond on Jan 18, 2018 22:08:32 GMT -5
Oh, man, oh, man.
I doubt that many of us could make it to whatever services will be held, but might we ponder, say, a Las Vegas gathering before too long, where we might embrace Chris, and Doug's memory, make music and help in any way we can?
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Post by aquaduct on Jan 18, 2018 22:15:07 GMT -5
Damn.
RIP Mr. Heard. You were a fine human being.
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Post by TKennedy on Jan 18, 2018 22:21:56 GMT -5
Wow. I did not expect that either. Sounds like it was the kind of death we would all want. Quick and painless. So much better than wasting away in a nursing home.
When I first hit the forum I thought Doug was nuts but as time went on I gained a lot of respect for many of his opinions and took a lot of what he said very seriously. He was a smart guy.
RIP Doug, so glad I got to meet you an least once at IJ.
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Post by Rob Hanesworth on Jan 18, 2018 22:24:12 GMT -5
Dammit! I loved that little gnome. He was both unique and special.
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Post by lar on Jan 18, 2018 22:31:11 GMT -5
Doug was one of the first people I talked to at length at my first iJam. He welcomed me is his gruff and humorous way and we became immediate friends. And he gave me a copy of his irreverent and very ribald (to say the least) CD. I found it yesterday as I was sorting through stuff and making decisions on what to take to the new house. Of course I kept it and now I'm even more glad that I did.
I'll miss you my friend. You were one of a kind. A mold breaker. A good heart and soul. I'm proud that I could call you my friend. Ijam won't be the same without you.
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Post by Tamarack on Jan 18, 2018 23:01:01 GMT -5
Shocked and saddened. I was certain Doug would go home this weekend and I would wake Sunday morning to one of his early morning posts.
Rest In Peace Doug. This world will not see your like again.
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Post by Don Clark on Jan 18, 2018 23:20:33 GMT -5
I don't know quite when I've felt such sadness.
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Post by Dub on Jan 18, 2018 23:42:45 GMT -5
I just saw this and Fiddlerina and I read through the thread together. Suddenly the world seems a much sadder and emptier place. We all knew how much he loved this place. Why else would an ailing man drive for days (each way) year after year to spend a few days with us. He was smart and fun to be around and his odd outlook on everything always made me stop and think; to re-evaluate my own ideas. I'm going to miss him a great deal.
… y'know Doug always said he was living on borrowed time, that he'd been expected to die a long time ago, and he was grateful for every new day he was given. I remember he wasn't supposed to lift anything over ten pounds and needed to walk slowly and only for short distances. When we saw the report that his heart was good and would now be getting adequate blood flow, I (we all) thought maybe it would buy him more time with more energy. I thought he'd been dealing with CHF so I was surprised to see that his heart was "fine."
Dennis, Joy and I are SO sorry. Hugs and prayers to you and for Chris. Please express our love and our condolences.
Sigh.
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Post by david on Jan 18, 2018 23:44:42 GMT -5
Tears rolling here. I have been checking in to the Soundhole frequently to look for Doug's reply to my recent personal message to him about my pointing dog's progress. He has given me sound advice on dog training though he never met in person till last summer when he and Chris came by for a visit with Mike Wonder and me. He was my one of my few personal connections to this board. Damn. Just damn. I just knew he was going to be posting here today or tomorrow.
What a unique man. Marine, bird dog trainer, bunny ears, VW Bugs, anarchist, composite guitarist, humorist, and a caring husband. No one can fill this void. My condolences to Chris.
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Post by RickW on Jan 18, 2018 23:52:50 GMT -5
Wow, that’s crushing. I got to meet Doug the one time, with Dennis, in northern Washington. Just a great, unique guy. Absolutely unwavering in what he believed in, always had to respect that.
I feel for Chris. Hope she’s okay.
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Post by Marshall on Jan 18, 2018 23:59:41 GMT -5
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Post by kenlarsson on Jan 19, 2018 1:42:50 GMT -5
RIP Doug, I enjoyed his company and trips to see him and Chris when they lived in Bell. Condolences to Chris. Sad, sad day, words cannot describe.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2018 2:08:16 GMT -5
Save me a piece of the high ground, Doug. Semper Fi, my friend.
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Post by theevan on Jan 19, 2018 5:35:25 GMT -5
Doug!
This place will never be the same.
Love & hugs to Chris.
I'm shocked.
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Post by t-bob on Jan 19, 2018 6:09:45 GMT -5
Rip in peace. Doug
I saw him few times Vinton iJam We should do in a shrine..... Doug’s weird underwear In Virtual Soundhole Museum
One time it was ten years .... My old house in Mill Valley Doug Chris and me Two dogs Nikko and Dante
“Cigarettes coffee music” 🎶
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Post by brucemacneill on Jan 19, 2018 6:37:05 GMT -5
Very sad surprise. I too thought he'd be OK after the bypass. R.I.P. Doug.
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Post by dradtke on Jan 19, 2018 9:15:05 GMT -5
Well, Damn. I'm going to miss the little son of a bitch. RIP, Doug.
Dennis, big hugs.
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Post by majorminor on Jan 19, 2018 9:22:39 GMT -5
Sandra and I had the pleasure of meeting Doug and Chris in maybe 2009 or so as they were passing through Montana. We all had breakfast at a truck stop diner in Missoula. As we were eating I remember looking around the table and wondering how many guns were there with us. I sold him a Cargo guitar and we did the deal in person in the parking lot after. Even then he was talking about his heart issues, life changes, and living on borrowed time. He lived and loved well. I'll miss him.
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Post by coachdoc on Jan 19, 2018 9:54:18 GMT -5
Oh, damn. What a wonderful and surprising human being. Rest in peace, Doug. We will all miss you deeply.
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Post by Hobson on Jan 19, 2018 9:57:17 GMT -5
Damn. And he went with no hair. I'm sure that God will recognize him anyway. A good soul who thought way outside the box.
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