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Posted: **3 Apr 2005 3:41 pm**

My friend Brad Bechtel and No Peddlers' expert moderator is still in the hospital following complications from surgery. Brad is a great guy, a first-class BB moderator and the proprietor of Brad's Page of Steel - a wonderful web site. Let's all send him some Forum get well wishes![This message was edited by Andy Volk on 03 April 2005 at 04:42 PM.]

Posted: **3 Apr 2005 3:49 pm**

His website meant everything to me when I first started playing, and he always took the time to respond when I emailed him about lap steel models etc.
Get well soon, Brad!

Best wishes,
Steinar

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Posted: **3 Apr 2005 4:33 pm**

Sending positive waves your way, Brad!
You're gonna be okay . .
RA

Posted: **3 Apr 2005 4:35 pm**

I'm sendin' my wife's best nurse out there ... to oversee Brad's recuperation.

He'll be up in no time ...

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Posted: **3 Apr 2005 5:27 pm**

Brad's site is what got me interested in steel in the first place. I'm looking forward to you getting back to the forum where you belong Brad.

Posted: **3 Apr 2005 5:46 pm**

I think I need a sponge bath...

Brad's website got me back into steel guitars after a 15 year hiatus.

In his quiet and humble way, he has done so much for us. A genuine good human being.

Please get well soon Brad.

Posted: **3 Apr 2005 5:55 pm**

I have been thinkin' and wondering about you
too Brad.
Get well soon.
Roy

Posted: **3 Apr 2005 6:15 pm**

brad is aces. he is class personified. his excellent site trancends birds of a feather.
he will prevail without my meaningless meandering. ok now get better please.

Posted: **3 Apr 2005 6:24 pm**

Great guy, plus he knows every about lap steel, GET WELL SOON BRAD. Chuck

Posted: **3 Apr 2005 6:34 pm**

Brad
Here is one from me.Get well my friend.

Posted: **3 Apr 2005 6:44 pm**

When I started looking into steel guitar a year ago, I couldn't believe my luck when I found Brad's web page. And his link to the SGF led me to a realm of fine people and great music. I'm betting a whole lot of folks had the same experience...Brad, we're all hoping you're back 100% very soon! -Steve

Posted: **3 Apr 2005 7:40 pm**

I echo the previous comments, the Page of Steel site as well as your contributions to the SGF have been invaluable to me. Get back up and running.

Posted: **3 Apr 2005 7:48 pm**

Get well soon Brad, and by the way, many thanks for all you've done to help us all.

Posted: **3 Apr 2005 7:54 pm**

Best thoughts Brad, now hurry up and get well!

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Posted: **3 Apr 2005 8:05 pm**

Best wishes, Brad. Your site was the most powerful single inspiration I found when I began the steel adventure. Get well soon. - Bob Markison

Posted: **3 Apr 2005 8:06 pm**

Brad,
I don't know what kind of surgery your recovering from, but I sure hope you feel better soon. You have been a great help to me and Lapdancer. I love you man! Just don't go changing your name to Brenda and watch your estrogen levels.;eek;

Posted: **3 Apr 2005 8:11 pm**

Get Well Soon, Brad!

Posted: **3 Apr 2005 8:20 pm**

Get well soon, Brad! Your website was one of the first, and still one of the best, guitar resources on the web.

Plus, it's an honor to know you - and I'm glad I'm able to say, "I was in a band with that guy!" Or at least kind of, 'til you all switched beast for beauty (I was the former). Playing music with you is a blast - and I love your deep knowledge of music (even if you don't like the Waikiki Swingsters).

Posted: **3 Apr 2005 8:23 pm**

Same here. I didn't know a thing about steel guitars until I discovered Brad's website. Ever since then I been hooked. Thanks for showing me the way Brad! God Bless you. Come back soon!

-Andre'

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Posted: **3 Apr 2005 9:16 pm**

Get well soon, Brad!

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Posted: **3 Apr 2005 9:38 pm**

Brad, your website and knowledge have been a HUGE benifit to the communtiy. We need you, man. Hurry up and get well.

Posted: **3 Apr 2005 10:03 pm**

Best wishes....hope you're feeling better soon and get out and about. Love your web site...I've visited it many times and have learned a lot about lap steel.

Posted: **3 Apr 2005 10:57 pm**

Brad-
you've done a tremendous amount to promote steel guitars! I am ever grateful!
Get Well Soon!!!
-paul

Posted: **4 Apr 2005 4:54 am**

I can't imagine Da Man of Steel being down for long ... best wishes to you, Brad.

Posted: **4 Apr 2005 5:29 am**

one week after i bought my first lap steel I found Brad's web page of steel. his knowledge has helped me so much in learning a new instrument.
Brad I hope your recovery is fast.
best wishes. randy

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