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Topic: where is Emmett Roch ? |
CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 28 Oct 2003 2:39 am |
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i have'nt had any news from Emmett since he left Spain for Texas
anybody know if he made back OK ?
Thanx |
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Anne Marie O Keeffe
From:
Co.Waterford,Ireland.
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Posted 28 Oct 2003 2:58 am
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I didn't know he had left Spain. Emmett's full of surprises. He was in Spain months before I knew he even had plans on becoming a European.
Whereever you are Em I hope you're ok. |
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Fred Shannon
From:
Rocking "S" Ranch, Comancheria, Texas, R.I.P.
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Posted 28 Oct 2003 6:55 am
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Wow, didn't even know he left Spain. The last time I conversed with him was about 2 months ago....Any News?
Fred
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The spirit be with you!
If it aint got a steel, it aint real
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George McLellan
From:
Duluth, MN USA
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Posted 28 Oct 2003 8:44 am
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His e-mail came back to me this week, I did hear from him last week, but he made no mention of any change ie: moving back to Texas or health etc.
He's got to be somewhere, he couldn't have just vanished.
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SUAS U' PHIOB
Geo
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Gary Carriger
From:
Victoria, Texas
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Posted 28 Oct 2003 9:39 am
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He had dropped me an email that he would be moving to Corpus - to arrive around Oct 15th. He was going to get in touch with me when he arrived - but I haven't heard from him as of yet....?
Gary |
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 29 Oct 2003 8:27 am
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i just got an email from Tony (Emmett's Friend who runs a Honky Tonk near Barcelona)tellin' me that Customs did'nt let Emmett's Spanish wife in the Good Ol' and that they had to turn back
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David L. Donald
From:
Koh Samui Island, Thailand
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Posted 29 Oct 2003 9:22 am
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Ain't that nice. They wait months here for the US to process the paperwork, they get the OK.
But then some dimbulb at customs thinks one " i " isn't dotted right.
They were intentionally doing all the paperwork corectly as instructed, with her out of the country as instructed.
All so his legal wife could come live there.
She isn't vaguely islamist, but a foriegner.
C'est juste le merde!!
The level of paranoia is astounding. Whether or not the USA is the promised land or not, a legally married couple shouldn't be forced to go though this.[This message was edited by David L. Donald on 29 October 2003 at 09:30 AM.] |
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Rick Schmidt
From:
Prescott AZ, USA
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Posted 29 Oct 2003 1:01 pm
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Yeah this is really terrible news. 
Emmett and his wife Rachael are really a cute couple, and Emmett is just about as "American" as they come. I wish them better luck next time! Although I have to admit, the area they live in Spain is one of the prettiest places I've ever seen! Right below the "Costa Brava" on the Mediterrainian right above Barcelona. Gorgeous! Also, the two honky tonks in that area are more into REAL country music than any place around these parts for sure. BUT...Emmett really wants to come back, and he should be allowed to!!!
CrowBear...do you think you could email me Tony's E-address (or Pep's from the same club)..I lost it, and I wanted to thank them for the nice time I had there this summer with Heather Myles.[This message was edited by Rick Schmidt on 29 October 2003 at 01:05 PM.] |
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Olli Haavisto
From:
Jarvenpaa,Finland
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Posted 30 Oct 2003 12:56 am
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I met Emmet at the Jambalaya (the honky tonk mentioned above)about 4 weeks ago when I played there with Dallas Wayne. You`re right; Emmet is a great guy and the Jambalaya is a great place to play. I hope everything works out,Emmet!!!It was nice meeting you!
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Olli Haavisto
Polar steeler
Finland
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David L. Donald
From:
Koh Samui Island, Thailand
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Posted 30 Oct 2003 1:19 am
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I was more than a bit pissed when I heard this. I know that imigration and naturalization has a very tough job in this present climate.
But I also know Emmet and Rachel were living in Spain and doing everything right to get her residency in the US. No exceeding the 3 month limit, no BS.
That they have waited and done what they were told to do,
and then AGAIN she is turned back after an expensive flight... well the french have a word for thisd
"Unsupportable" ; and this really fits here. |
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Jon Light (deceased)
From:
Saugerties, NY
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Posted 30 Oct 2003 11:20 am
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| Emmett-amigo----if you aren't pissed enough, I'm plenty pissed for you and will gladly add my piss to the community pickle jar. Tell me where, when, and who we're gonna dump it on. |
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 1 Nov 2003 11:39 am
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Well, i'm steel tryin'to find our lost Bro and Wife 
in the meantime Tony from Catalunya Spain asked me to put up the link to his site: http://www.countrymusics.com |
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 1 Nov 2003 11:20 pm
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Here's the Update:
Hi Folks.
i want to thank each of you individually so very much for your concern.
If Tony had'nt emailed me, i probably would'nt heve even checked the Forum.
When i did i was greeted with a pleasant sight...knowing you guys, i can't say i was surprised; it's just that i had'nt felt like cruising the Forum lately and had missed the boat completely.
On the downside, the folks at INS saw fit to seperate from the most important person in my life up to this point because of a technicality.
Of course i was assured that everyone there was just doing their job protecting the country and keeping the bad guys out.
After waiting 3 hours in the airport lobby, i was informed that Rachel was being "turned around" back to Spain and was allowed to tell her goodbye on the phone before they chained her up for the night and flew her out the next afternoon.
On the upside, i have gotten to spend a little time with my sons and my mother, and move our belongings to the custody of my best friend who has put me up (and put up w: me) during a very trying ordeal and helped me avoid sinking any further into depression.
At times like this, it's quite easy to forget how many friends you have, so i'm asking each of you to forgive me for that and bear with me.
The good news is that i'll go back to Barcelona this coming week to be w: my beloved Rachel, my wonderful in-laws, and my great students and friends there until we can please the powers-that-be and get our life in Texas back.
Please give me a few more days and i'll write you a wonderful yayhoos & saddle pals one-on-one...until then, God bless and keep each of you, and thanx again from both of us for supporting us when we really needed it.
Y'alls amigo
Emmett[This message was edited by CrowBear Schmitt on 02 November 2003 at 01:39 AM.] |
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