Time for me to retire.

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 1 Jan 2023 3:44 pm

thank you for everything my friend , enjoy your retirement, you deserved it …

Jim Cohen · Post by **Jim Cohen** » 1 Jan 2023 4:13 pm

Bob, we all owe you serious debt of gratitude for your 25 years of commitment, creativity, forbearance, and general good cheer, while creating, maintaining and improving one of the finest (and least cantankerous) music-oriented communities on the web. You changed the experience of learning and learning about steel guitar for the better for tens of thousands of people. Thank you!

Guy Cundell · Post by **Guy Cundell** » 1 Jan 2023 4:54 pm

b0b, I would like to add my deep appreciation to you for your tireless work. It has been a great gift to steel players everywhere and particularly to me. The resources and assistance here ignited and fed my passion for the instrument and changed my life greatly. The generosity of the members and the discipline of the moderators who you have overseen is remarkable. Thank you!

Pete Bailey · Post by **Pete Bailey** » 1 Jan 2023 5:43 pm

Thank you b0b. The SGF has made all of our lives better and brought so many people together.

D Schubert · Post by **D Schubert** » 1 Jan 2023 7:33 pm

Thank you, b0b. For everything!

gary pierce · Post by **gary pierce** » 1 Jan 2023 7:52 pm

A lot of us have retired and you should enjoy it to, but you will find out it’s hard to slow down since every day is Saturday ha.
I cannot thank you enough for this website and all you did to make it a success.
Gary

George Duncan Sypert · Post by **George Duncan Sypert** » 1 Jan 2023 8:16 pm

I went out and bought a computer because I wanted to be able to be a member of the Steel Guitar Forum. Best money I ever spent. I have made contact with people all around the Globe and became friend with many of them. Got involved with many folks in the world of Pedal Steel Guitar.

That was in 1998 so I have been here 24 years of the 25. b0b you deserve to enjoy your retirement and not have to mess with the crazy people of the world who want to play this instrument. I hope you truly enjoy your retirement and thanks for having your family continue on.

Best regards to you b0b.

George Sypert

Bill Ladd · Post by **Bill Ladd** » 1 Jan 2023 8:56 pm

Thanks for everything b0b!! Enjoy kicking back

Bart Bull · Post by **Bart Bull** » 1 Jan 2023 9:23 pm

I've often wondered what might happen when this day came...
Should have known you'd have it handled gracefully.
Nothing but thanks and gratitude.

Greg Sander · Post by **Greg Sander** » 1 Jan 2023 10:11 pm

Thank you Bob, for building the site and for the countless hours put into it. I, like many come here every day to learn and to enjoy “your” clubhouse.
Enjoy your time, and know that you are appreciated.

Jody Cameron · Post by **Jody Cameron** » 1 Jan 2023 10:50 pm

Thanks for all you’ve done b0b!

Dave Van Allen · Post by **Dave Van Allen** » 2 Jan 2023 1:30 am

Thank you for the opportunity to interact with “legends” and “nobody’s” who all love steel guitar.
I’ve been here since near the outset and salute you!
I hope you are well and continuing to play, and just letting this online entity go.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T!

Roy Heap · Post by **Roy Heap** » 2 Jan 2023 1:42 am

Well done Bob and thank you.
I fully understand,
Back two years ago I did the same here in the UK,
It’s not easy but after 40 plus years due to personal reasons I ceased publishing the BSS newsletter but fortunately Bob Adams from Scotland took over the forum and it continues today thanks to him.
Best wishes Bob.
Roy.

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 2 Jan 2023 2:39 am

Bob this is not just a Forum, its a way of life , if not for each of us, certainly an overwhelming majority. That is what you have accomplished. A legacy.

While we have only met in person one time, maybe two in St Louis, to me it was the highlight of the weekend.

Absolute best to you going forward, enjoy life, family , health, all the things that matter.

tp

Carl Williams · Post by **Carl Williams** » 2 Jan 2023 3:14 am

b0b,
I’m very proud and honored to say I’ve had the good fortune to be a member for 19 years this year. You’ve made a huge contribution to our steel guitar community that is really immeasurable. Thank you and your family for everything

. Carl

Sonny Jenkins · Post by **Sonny Jenkins** » 2 Jan 2023 3:44 am

Well b0b,,,I have to say you deserve it. In addition to building a forum that should be a model for ALL forums,,,you have been a "friend" to most of us. To say this has been a family is an understatement. It's been a consistent part of my everyday life for what,,,25 plus years,,,and will continue,,,for as long as I continue,,,LOL

Jim Pollard · Post by **Jim Pollard** » 2 Jan 2023 5:38 am

Enjoy retirement bob. This place is part of my life every day. So very glad it was here to find when I had the good fortune to dislocate a finger and could only make music with a slide!

Charlie Powell · Post by **Charlie Powell** » 2 Jan 2023 5:59 am

I hope you enjoy your retirement. Thanks for your years of dedicated service to this online community.

Slim Heilpern · Post by **Slim Heilpern** » 2 Jan 2023 6:25 am

Thanks b0b for all you've done for this community, and enjoy your well-deserved retirement!!!

- Slim

Manfred Schall · Post by **Manfred Schall** » 2 Jan 2023 6:40 am

Thanks a lot b0b and enjoy your retirement.
Best wishes.
MS

Gil James · Post by **Gil James** » 2 Jan 2023 6:50 am

Thanks for all this b0b... my steel journey would be non existent without this great Forum. Happy Trails!

Rick Trolinger · Post by **Rick Trolinger** » 2 Jan 2023 7:19 am

b0b, Thanks for starting this great forum where steel guitar players can come together and share ideas. It's been a great resource for me over the years. I know you have invested a lot of time and money into this forum. Enjoy your retirement!

Tom Campbell · Post by **Tom Campbell** » 2 Jan 2023 7:29 am

Thank you-Thank you-Thank you for all you've done for the members of this forum and the advancement of the "Steel Guitar" Bless You!!!

Mike Wilson · Post by **Mike Wilson** » 2 Jan 2023 7:40 am

Thanks for your commitment and contribution to the steel guitar community. At the very least you should have been or should be placed in the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame.
Thanks for all you have done.

Per Berner · Post by **Per Berner** » 2 Jan 2023 8:14 am

b0b, that is 25 years of invaluable service to the steel guitar community world-wide. Words can not express the gratitude we all feel. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement, however partial it may turn out to be!

The Steel Guitar Forum

Time for me to retire.

Enjoy retirement b0b!

Heartfelt Thanks