My Apologies to bOb

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 22 Oct 2009 11:41 am

I would like to apologize to bOb lee in particular.. I asked my Fender buddy and Roy Clark's favorite steel player Bob Hempker a great steel player to inform those of you on this Forum that the book "The Last Fender Guitar" is close to three chapters to completion and Sandy and myself are working as much as we can to see this become a reality..for those who felt my actions were not of protocal of this Forum, please accept my apologies.It won't happen again until the book is in fact published...three chapters more and that is in my hands, I have been dragging my feet, and not completing our book..It will be done with the approval of Fender Musical Instruments..When our book is published, I'm certain you'll enjoy it....

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 22 Oct 2009 12:13 pm

Jody, with your input, I know the book will be well worth the wait. I want a signed copy!

John P. Phillips · Post by **John P. Phillips** » 22 Oct 2009 12:51 pm

Same here Cuz. Am also anxiously awaiting the book. I want a signed copy as well. Good to see you posting !

George Keoki Lake · Post by **George Keoki Lake** » 22 Oct 2009 9:29 pm

Hey pal...glad to see there is a light at the end of the tunnel...you've sure kept us waiting for this book to become a reality. Sure happy to know that FENDER is offering you their support in this very worthy venture ! Now, get those last 3 chapters done and let's get the show on the road...it's gonna be a 'collector's item' for sure !

admin · Post by **b0b** » 22 Oct 2009 9:45 pm

I moved this from Event Announcements because it's not an announcement of an event. That's why I closed the other topic about your unfinished book, too.

I don't like to be the bad guy, but there are a lot of events and a limited amount of space there. It's often time-critical to get the word out about steel guitar events. We can't have people posting other kinds of topics there, crowding out the real events that people need to know about.

Rick Johnson · Post by **Rick Johnson** » 23 Oct 2009 6:40 am

Jody
I'd like to order a signed copy
as well when its completed.

Rick

www.rickjohnsoncabs.com

Joe Casey · Post by **Joe Casey** » 23 Oct 2009 6:53 am

Hey Jody,I'm standimg in that line also..Just wondering if Felix Chalero is in your book

I can still see that maxwell house coffee can..say Hi to Sandi..Good luck on the Book..

Ray Montee · Post by **Ray Montee** » 23 Oct 2009 8:59 am

Hey Jody, you're looking good!

Glad to hear from you once again.

Don't be relying on "Writer's BLOCK"......... to get you out of finishing this manuscript.

We're all waiting patiently...........

Alan Brookes · Post by **Alan Brookes** » 23 Oct 2009 5:04 pm

Sign me up for a copy as soon as it's finished. Most existing histories of Fender gloss over the steel production almost entirely, or don't mention it at all. I'm sure yours will be much more comprehensive and insightful.

Be sure to insert lots and lots of pictures of instruments and personalities.
...and don't leave yourself out.

Ron Brennan · Post by **Ron Brennan** » 24 Oct 2009 6:07 am

Living not too far from Jody, I have seen/read excerpts of his book........This is a great read folks. He is making inexorable progress with this project.

Of course, there are times when working with someone else on a project like this, it usually takes longer to write, ie: editing, working in a turn of a phrase, double checking facts, releases, etc. etc.

Nevertheless, the Knight of Fender Tweed will have it out.........We will all learn alot and enjoy this one. Plus, we all know what great "Raconteur" Jody is...Man, what an amazing life...TX

Rgds,

Ron

Ron Victoria · Post by **Ron Victoria** » 24 Oct 2009 6:07 pm

Jody,

Good to see you posting and can't wait to see the book.

your pal, Ron (the other better looking one)

Chris Lang · Post by **Chris Lang** » 24 Oct 2009 7:30 pm

Nevertheless, the Kight of Fender Tweed will have it out.........

What does that mean?

Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 25 Oct 2009 5:58 am

To those of you who have posted on my behalf and those who have emailed me with words of encouragement and support, I thank you, so far as my starting this thread was meant to apologize to bOb lee and I had no idea so many of you would post on my behalf..I have been working on this book for five years and it still needs more work to complete. There are many facets unknown to you whereas I have to have permission to name those I'm writing about..I had hoped to have this completed a long time ago, I have been slowing down as of late as I think of losing my beloved wife Marilyn on November 15th 2004..however it will be quite a while before this book is completed..Mrs. Sandy Miller Erkus has tried very much to help me and in doing so there is a strain on our friendship, I agree with the posture bOb has taken and I ask out of respect for bOb and for the friendship I have for those of you, I ask that this thread be closed..I do have pride and see no reason to continue this, when the time comes, I will then announce the book as being published..
I can understand why bOb chose in closing the thread that was in Events and Announcements and he was correct in doing so.
My best to all of you..........

Jody-

Paul Graupp · Post by **Paul Graupp** » 25 Oct 2009 7:11 am

And the top of the morning to you Jody !! It is so fine to see you in this neck of the woods !!

Regards, Paul

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My Apologies to bOb

My Apologies to bOb

HEY Jody!

Thank You