2008 I.s.g.a.

[Rob Parker]

Hello to you all,
I have just returned from the great show in StL..
I want to thank, and commend Scotty and Mary and family, and their staff and volunteers that developed and produced this show, for the superb production.
It was a memorable production and required much work ,energy,time and expense to bring it to the many fans.
This was my first year to be one of the Emcees,to help with that duty.
My thanks to my long time friend Stoney Stonecipher for his help, and guidence..he made my job much easier..and I hope more effective.
Also to the band/staff musicians, for their support..( I choose to refer to them as band or staff musicians,) rather than the widely used term..'sidemen'.They are 'sidemen' but to me that reference does not adequately describe them. They are all stars in their own right, and a very talented and dedicated group of individuals.Thank you guys so very much...
And a very big and sincere thanks to Mr Scotty, for having faith ,confidence, and trust in me, to ask me to help with this job.I am very grateful for that invitation.And to the fans that attended, my thanks to you for your support, and for the many,many favorable comments you gave to me..
I had a great time, and although I got tired, I did not get " tired of it "..and my pledge to all of you, is that I will strive always to do the very best job that I am capable of doing..I owe all of you that, and I also owe that to myself..
And a large bucket of thanks for Mr Don Lanier and his Pearl Sound group for their hard work to make us all sound better..
And of course as always, a great big round of applause for my good friend Mr Bill Ferguson and his 'stable' of sound techs, and musicians ,from Georgia for their hard work.
Kudos to you all.....
Thanks again to all of you, and I will see you next year..
Peace and love, good health and good fortune to you all...
RP...'come on in'...

[Bill Stroud]

Well done job and hats off to Rob Parker a fine gentleman, Kudo's to you and SCotty and his Staff very first class job.
Thanks Scotty and family, and thanks Rob for doing a great job, last but not least Mr. Stony Stoncipher.

Stoney I'm sorry that I could not make the Thursday play slot, maybe next year, work sometimes gets us behind.
Thanks to all,
Bill
The surprise guess was a hit for sure....all of them.

[Theresa Galbraith]

Rob you did good! Stoney needs a break once in awhile.

Stoney it's always a pleasure hearing you and I'm so happy Lois is doing so well!

Great Job!

[Ron Page]

Great job, Rob! I enjoyed all the good humor and also anecdotal stories about many of the players. You fit right in with Stoney's MO.

[Dana Stewart]

Hi Rob. You did a great job this weekend. We always enjoy having you as an MC and hearing you sing as well. We look forward to having you with us here in Kansas in Oct.

Dana

[Jerry Lee Newberry]

Rob, You always do a good job as the MC. You know a lot about everyone. Of course you always do a GREAT job singing. See you soon in Kansas.

Donna

[Debbie Johnley Glaub]

Rob,
You were fantastic in your first offical year as Emcee! I have grown accustomed to seeing you with Stoney and Scotty over the years on the stage, you fit right in!
I have to add, it's always a joy to hear you sing. You know how to melt a heart!
Here's to another year my dear friend.
Love
Debbie

[John Heinrich]

Hey Rob...you sounded great as always and thanks for the kind words!

[Sheila Lampley]

Rob you done great as always, you can't go wrong with Rob on stage great singer as well as Emcee Don