The Steel Guitar Forum

well, somehow I suspected this day would eventually arrive.
Perhaps Ive been too outspoken, but thats who I am, & my opinions do carry a certain informed perspective.However Im tired of dealing with those who have nothing better to do than aimlessly post on here & want to argue with those who really know what theyre talking about, unbelivable....
I will continue to serve the PSG community & my email address will not change: WillSteel@webtv.net
I look forward to continued good relations with the PSG community in whatever capacity I can serve.
My business is doing well & despite a little scare when the Emmons Co changed hands(no problems, tho) all is well & I have quite enough work to keep me busy,thanx to those who have trusted me with their old guitars .I'll be having some surgery this coming thursday if we can book a studio,oops!! I mean an operating room , so I'll most likely be incommunicado for a week or two, but I will return all emails or calls upon returning home.My girlfriend Christy is most always here & she will be happy to help you or answer any questions should you speak with her in my absence.
Its been a hoot, for the most part,but it only takes a few bad apples to sour the cider.....
no time for talking sense to nonsense, anymore.
Thanx to all who have supported me ...... to the rest, good luck.
MC


<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Mike Cass on 30 September 2001 at 04:08 PM.]</p></FONT>

Mike Cass, you big dummy! You better call and stay in touch with me so I can keep everyone informed how your doing! I'm worried about you, I don't think your forum buddys know the serious problems your having.
I know how serious this is and we all need to pray for you and wish you our very best. I need you as a competitor,friend,aggrivator,and customer. Your a wiered guy Mike, but we sure all love you (that know you). Take care and don't be afraid to ask for anything.
Your friends,all over
(and Bobbe)

(anything I can do for Cristy while your gone?)
Just a friend,yea sure! ha ha ha !!!
L. Snidley Tounglashlerovorwich III

Hey Mike, the forum is losing a touch of sanity, a bit of arguing, a plethora of knowledge about "REAL" Country Music and steel guitar and someone with balls big enough to say what they believe. Are you sure you want to leave? I don't think so! By the way, I'm keeping tabs on you and your hospital stay so get that gut fixed and get back into the mainstream of things. Seriously, my prayers to you for a speedy recovery.

Mike hate to see you go and I hope things go ok this week for you. I think it might do you good to go back and read the post on the Emmons guitar company. Until Bob pointed it out I couldn't tell who was defamming or harassing who you or Jody. Take care and God bless.

Mike- Good luck to you on your Surgery and Come back to the Forum....al

Mike, bOb didn't know what good friends you and Jody really really are. I know you two really love each other. I remember seeing you two holding hands in a motel once.
I.Didda Peekattum II

Way to go! Y'all have driven yet ANOTHER great member off of the forum. Now Mike Cass is going to join Paul Franklin, Maurice Anderson, and countless others that hardly participate anymore if at all. Just because some people don't know when to keep their damned mouths shut!
Pisses me off!
Dave Alfstad

Relax Dave , he's not mad, he's just sleeping! Besides, none of the guys youv'e mentioned are gone, they are just sleeping too! You say the right things and they will be right there. It's OK Dave, really,just sit down and count to three,It will be OK. really. (he's just sleeping).
J.Kudda Kiddirounder

Boy..........& here I thought he's coming back to the Twin Cities. If you get real slow I still have that ProIII that could use a tune-up. Hate to lose another wealth of info on htis GREAT forum! Good luck on your scheduled surgery Mike. Godspeed

Don't leave. We need more facts amd sanity here, not less. Stay.

illigitimus non carborundum

Hey Mike:

Jeez, please don't quit us, I'm still trying to redo a '68 Emmons and your thoughts and suggestions are invaluable. Guess the polishing needs to be done professionally, and the black paint on the pedals an enamel?

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Mike, I hate to see you leave the forum !!!!!!! I, for one, need your input !! I hope your surgery goes good and God bless you !!!!!!!

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Mike, I don't know you well enough to presume to give you "advice", so I won't. I'll just say that, IMHO, the Forum is just a microcosm of society at large, no better, no worse. To leave the Forum under these circumstances strikes me as similar to never going back to a particular bar or coffee shop because every once in a while a coupla jerks show up and say something that pisses me off. Of course, only you know whether there's a "baby in the bathwater" worth saving (to mix my metaphors miserably).

In any event, please accept my best wishes for your upcoming surgery.
jc

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www.jimcohen.com

Mike, I am very sorry you are having health problems and facing surgery. I will keep you in my prayers and I trust many on the Forum will do likewise. The guys on this Forum were a lot of encouragement when I was facing heart surgery 6 months ago and I know their prayers made a difference. It would really be nice to have you stay with us on the Forum and let us have progress reports. I certainly wish you the best. From my past posts on the Forum I'm sure you know that I respect your tech expertise and playing very much. Man, what a great player you are. I am wishing you the very best.
Jerry

Mike; All I could say has already been spoken ! I knew you were a class act and I and others have said that here on the Forum. It's true !!

I remember a DJ in Arkansas that used to say,
Walk softly and carry a big stick. I think he meant, in case you need it. Still true !!

Sincerest Regards, Paul

Mr. Mike,

I do understand what you are saying and I respect your decision. Please know that I have gained a lot of knowledge from your posts, for which I thank you! Hope to see you back on here someday. Best of luck with your surgery and best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Tim R.

Looks to me me like we got a couple of guys here that can BOTH dish It out but can't take It.

It's no fun being mad at somebody. I'd like to see both you guys think this over and work It out. PLEASE! I like to hear from both of you.

Bob Carlson

Sometimes I'd like to leave the Forum too. I envy you guys who can walk away from it for a month or two. It must be nice. I'm lucky if I get two days.

Good luck with your surgery, Mike.

Mike
Sorry you feel like it's time to leave the forum. Your presence here is appreciated by most of us and you have been a big help with
your tips and advice.I am really sorry to hear about your health problems.Barbara and I
will include you in our prayers.I was seriously injured in a traffic accident 3years ago and know in my heart all the prayers sent up in my behalf really helped in
my recovery. It was conforting to know I wasn't alone in that ordeal. Hey, on the lighter side,you know Seymour is going to get out of hand with you gone! So get yourself well and come back and join in.
Bill

Mike,
There is kind of a proud, perverse Forum tradition of folks writing their "you're not going to have Dick Nixon to kick around anymore" good byes and then receiving a barrage of good fellowship and coming back.
C'mon back - it's only an internet bulletin board! Your rants are as valid as anyone else's. <FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by Andy Volk on 01 October 2001 at 09:40 AM.]</p></FONT>

Well said, Andy Volk.

Well Mike I made this same statement a few days ago, so I totally agree with your decision to leave the forum.

It seems as though some people just have too much free time on their hands and will say anything to stir up controversy. Kindda like some of the radio talk show hosts (but they get paid big bucks to do it)

Good luck with your surgery.

Bill Ferguson

Mike, Be cool, I,ll be praying that you have a great recovery. Do I have to send you a few P/P fretboards to keep you on the fourm? Come on, stick around, you have no idea how many people you touch with your knowledge on this fourm.
Take care, Picker.
Ron