Sunday, June 25, 2006

Robbie the Bowleggs at Gut Rumbles .com

I just found out that my friend of 30 years is dead. I last talked to Robbie on saturday and he was about the same, but told me he hurt like hell and was worried about the IRS. He told me that he would come down next week and help me build a chicken coop for my hens. He said he would tell me what to do and I could do all the work, some friend. I have been getting calls all day and did no nothing about this. I called a friend of ours and he went and checked on Robbie, he just called me back and said that he was gone. I am very sorry and wish Dave, Sam and Quinton the best and I am very sorry for there lost. Ya'll know where to find me. I met Mrs Smith years ago when she was working at KMart with my motherinlaw. Mrs Smith, Robbie's mama use to cash my checks. She was a very nice and caring person, several years later, I went to work at the plant and met Mr Smith, Robbie's dad, he was my boss for two years, then I met the acidman. We worked and drank, played cards and went to strip bars together. We had fun, played music and gambled together, man he loved cards, he use to play at my house several times a month and always played till the very early of the morning. Robbie was also my boos at one time. We have remained friends for years. He will be missed by all who knew him. Thank all the good people that had something good to say about my friend Bowleggs, Cat

30 comments:

  1. I am sorry for your loss too. I know it is hard to lose a friend. Plesae take care.

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  2. ... he'll be missed by a lot of us, Catfish... he really will...

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  3. I am sorry for your loss Cat.((Cat))

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  4. Damn...... Can't belive he's gone. I'm damned sorry about Acidman, Cat. Even only meeting him a couple times, he was one hell of a guy. We are diminished.

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  5. I'm so sorry Cat...I read this and had a had a hard time with it, when you find out the details...let us know i'd like to be there.

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  6. I will miss the hell out of him.

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  7. Catfish, I'm damn sorry that your good friend is gone. You drag out them good and funny memories and think on 'em hard. Take care of yourself, sugar. You know my number if you need to call.

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  8. I am really, really surprised by this. You southerners are all so warm and connected, I'm sure he was a good friend and I've enjoyed his blog periodically over the past couple of years. I'm very surprised and saddened and I sned wishes for strength to all of you who were Rob's friends.

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  9. I'm sorry for your loss, Cat. He'll be sorely missed by a lot of folks...

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  10. Please accept my condolences, Cat. I felt like I knew him from his blog, and I'm glad I got a chance to meet him in Austin.

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  11. It's a sad thing to hear although back in October few of us believed he'd make it 'til Christmas. I guess I'll see you in a day or two. Wish it were under better circumstances.

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  12. mr. catfish, i am so sorry for your losing your friend. i don't know either of you, but i feel for you, i am sad for this new pain.

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  13. I miss him so much already, I can't begin to imagine how it must hurt to lose him when you know him so well. I've only been able to start reading other people's thoughts just now. I wouldn't know you if it wasn't for Rob, but I feel richer for both having "met" both of you through these blogs. My thoughts are with you tonight. Sending you a big virtual hug and my deepest condolences.

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  14. Cat, I've held off the tears all day today....until I read your post. My sincerest condolences to you on the loss of your Bowlegged friend. As others have said, so many people feel this loss tonite. Not sure you bloggers realize the profound effect you have on absolute strangers through the seemingly simple act of publicly sharing your lives and thoughts this way.IMHO, this truly is a major loss in the world of blogs.

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  15. ((Hugs)) I can't believe he's gone. Sending all good thoughts to his family and friends. This is a big loss to the blogosphere and beyond.

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  16. Cat... This sucks. He was a pain in the ass, but we loved him. I will see you soon, hang in there.

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  17. I can't believe this happened...take care Cat...

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  18. When I thought my tears had taken a break, I read your post and they start flowing again. Cherish all those good memories you have of Rob and know that we are all thinking of you.You were a good friend to Rob. ((hugs))Cindi

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  19. Sure am sorry you lost a good & longtime friend Cat. You've known this man longer than I've been alive I think....I have you and everyone in my heart today. I'm sending you lots of love honey...take care.

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  20. Many of us will miss him, and our hearts go out to his family & 'real world' friends.

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  21. Sending big hugs your way, Cat.

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  22. I am so sorry, Cat. I know that he loved you very much. Big hugs.

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  23. I'll miss him Joe, he was a friend and one of a kind.

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  24. Cat,My deepest condolences to you and his family. Life with out Acidman. This sucks! You are in my prayers Cat!

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  25. A damned shame, Cat. We'll miss old Snuffy.

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  26. Cat- I'm so sorry for your loss. Never a time was Acidman mentioned that I didn't hear your name linked with it. Take care.

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  27. We'll miss him too cat. Hope you get the chicken coop built. I was looking forward to that story.

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  28. Signing in here again so I can thank you Catfish, for sharing that music file that was posted over on another blog. Got a bit weepy listenin' to it.....was beautiful indeed.I know Rob wasn't religious, or so he said but I personally have always believed the saying that God created music so that one might pray without words. Rob seemed to have a real gift for writing but also guitar pickin' and singing as well. Not sure if he did one better than the other but I must say I was really moved by what I just heard! Thanks again for sharing that treasure.

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  29. Rob was a man I will never forget. He was blessed to have a friend like you, Cat, and he was a great friend to more people than he could imagine. There is an old Merle Haggard song that makes me think of Rob, and part of it goes: "There's dirt roads and white lines and all kinds of stop signs, but I'll stand right here where I'm at, 'cause I wear my own kind of hat." A fearless original in a world of copycats. Rob will be missed so much.

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  30. Thanks TJ, we both think the world of your dad. Robbie told me about ya'll having breakfast that morning. He said I would not believe Jim's daughter. He hsaid that you were very pretty and nice and you must have favored your Mama in looks. Thanks again for the kind words, Cat

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