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RIP Larry

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  • JollyJ Offline
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    Jolly
    wrote on last edited by
    #27

    Actually, I'm on there before that, by another handle.

    I was on Mr. Lamb's board, too.

    I'm getting old. Or, as one of my friends told me in the hospital hallway this weekend, "We're becoming the people we used to take care of". 😄

    “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

    Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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    • JollyJ Offline
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      Jolly
      wrote on last edited by
      #28

      Just a thought...Over the years, I wonder how many piano buying decisions Larry influenced? Not in person, just the internet stuff.

      Larry, LB, Rick Clark...Those guys taught me a lot...

      “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

      Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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      • KlausK Offline
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        Klaus
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        #29

        Does anyone know what formal training/eduction Larry had? Registered piano technician?

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        • AxtremusA Offline
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          Axtremus
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          #30

          Condolences to Larry’s family and loved ones.

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          • George KG Offline
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            George K
            wrote on last edited by
            #31

            lb expresses his condolences.

            "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

            The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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            • kluursK Offline
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              kluurs
              wrote on last edited by
              #32

              He posted a recording of him playing one time. I tried to search our old haunt on zetaboards w/o success.

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              • George KG George K

                The only known picture of "Larry."

                Larrry Fletcher.jpg

                jodiJ Offline
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                jodi
                wrote on last edited by
                #33

                @George-K I asked about that photo on the other board - that’s the one I was thinking of. End of an era indeed. So sorry for his family and all who loved him.

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                • LWL Offline
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                  LW
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #34

                  Damn. Based on your FB post, George, I thought it was Larry. He was such a jackass, but also a genuine guy. A genuine jackass. I'm sorry for his family, especially his mom.

                  Here's to Larry, a Genuine Jackass 🍻

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                  • Doctor PhibesD Offline
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                    Doctor Phibes
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #35

                    Oh, this is very sad news. As others have said, he could be a real PITA, but a very likeable one nevertheless. He'll be much missed.

                    I was only joking

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                    • F Offline
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                      Friday
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #36

                      I had talked myself into believing that he would beat the cancer. But I guess it was Covid that got him?

                      It doesn't matter.

                      I'm really, really, really going to miss him.

                      Thanks for keeping tabs on him George.

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                      • brendaB Offline
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                        brenda
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #37

                        Now who will tell the liberals they are all brain dead???

                        So sad for his wife, kids, mother, grandkids ...

                        I always appreciated his Bwahahahahas and the puzzled Indian pic he used so often.

                        Yes, he could be abrasive and insulting. He was far from perfect, just as we all are, and there was good in him, too. I will miss his fun side and his sweet side, which he shared enough to see who he was as his best self.

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                        • RainmanR Offline
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                          Rainman
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #38

                          God, no.
                          NO!!

                          damn

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                          • taiwan_girlT Offline
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                            taiwan_girl
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #39

                            Oh wow!!! This really bothers me. I have tears in my eyes.

                            I consider all you guys here, some who I met in real life and some I have yet to meet, friends.

                            I was a bit to the left side of Larry, but then again, wasn't everybody? LOL And he could be a bit mean some times, but I think underneath he was a big teddy bear.

                            When I was growing up in the small village in Taiwan, there was a central square in front of the temple. Every evening, people would gather there - mainly guys at one area and ladies at another area. But each group would talk about the days events and solve the worlds problems (at least until the next day). I often think of this forum board (fondly) like that. I can imagine all of us sitting on the chairs in the square, @Larry giving his opinion on the current state of the country. All of us discussing the various things that we discuss here. Although (like in the discussions in the village square), there were disagreements, in the end, we all get along. Something like that is easy to picture in my mind.

                            My sympathy to Larry and his family and friends.

                            Love you guys!!!!! 💕

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                            • kluursK kluurs

                              He posted a recording of him playing one time. I tried to search our old haunt on zetaboards w/o success.

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                              wrote on last edited by
                              #40

                              @kluurs said in RIP Larry:

                              He posted a recording of him playing one time. I tried to search our old haunt on zetaboards w/o success.

                              I think I may have saved it. If I remember, it was a "honky tonk" type song. I will see if I can find it.

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                                Catseye3
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #41

                                I think Larry would appreciate this thread.

                                Success is measured by your discipline and inner peace. – Mike Ditka

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                                  xenon
                                  wrote on last edited by xenon
                                  #42

                                  How sad. The guy cared. He cared about his family and those around him. He even cared about what he was saying when he was fighting with you. I guess that's why he was likeable even when you were on the other end of it. I wish his family the strength to bear this.

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                                  • NunataxN Online
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                                    Nunatax
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #43

                                    Damn… yes, a real PITA at times, but he had his heart in the right place. RIP Larry.

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                                      bachophile
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #44

                                      yes the end of an era.

                                      We’ve lost a few along the way that will always stick in my memory.

                                      We r a community like any other and we will mourn as one.

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                                        Nanna
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                                        #45

                                        This forum world will be different without Larry. I agree with everyone. He could an SOB, but a dependable one. Just want to offer my condolences, too. RIP Larry.

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                                        • taiwan_girlT taiwan_girl

                                          Oh wow!!! This really bothers me. I have tears in my eyes.

                                          I consider all you guys here, some who I met in real life and some I have yet to meet, friends.

                                          I was a bit to the left side of Larry, but then again, wasn't everybody? LOL And he could be a bit mean some times, but I think underneath he was a big teddy bear.

                                          When I was growing up in the small village in Taiwan, there was a central square in front of the temple. Every evening, people would gather there - mainly guys at one area and ladies at another area. But each group would talk about the days events and solve the worlds problems (at least until the next day). I often think of this forum board (fondly) like that. I can imagine all of us sitting on the chairs in the square, @Larry giving his opinion on the current state of the country. All of us discussing the various things that we discuss here. Although (like in the discussions in the village square), there were disagreements, in the end, we all get along. Something like that is easy to picture in my mind.

                                          My sympathy to Larry and his family and friends.

                                          Love you guys!!!!! 💕

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                                          89th
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #46

                                          @taiwan_girl Very sweet post, TG. Friend. 🙂

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