KHAN Posted February 12, 2003 Posted February 12, 2003 Of course anyone here for any length of time knows that Ted is the true sprit of the SSS personified. I can't count the number of times the guy has made me LMAO, or penned the perfect response to someone in a difficult circumstance. This is all the more impressive because of a personal tragedy Ted had to deal with that would have made most people cold and bitter. And yet, he remains one of the most genuinely kind souls I have ever had the good fortune to encounter. :wave: So Many Drummers. So Little Time...
Botch. Posted February 12, 2003 Posted February 12, 2003 Hoisting a St. Louis microbrew to ya, Tedster, the member with the highest signal-to-noise ratio on SSS! :wave: Botch "Eccentric language often is symptomatic of peculiar thinking" - George Will www.puddlestone.net
Jotown Posted February 12, 2003 Posted February 12, 2003 I hoist a vintage Motown special reserve glass of postahol to you my friend. You are certainly the poster child for Postaholism. :D Jotown:) "It's all good: Except when it's Great"
Sylver Posted February 12, 2003 Posted February 12, 2003 I don't really drink, so I'll smoke a fatty for him! Tedster id da man! I really don't know what to put here.
Dwarf Posted February 12, 2003 Posted February 12, 2003 Tedster, Tedster, rah! rah! rah! -- Rob I have the mind of a criminal genius.....I keep it in the freezer next to mother.
michael saulnier Posted February 12, 2003 Posted February 12, 2003 10k posts? I think Tedster is actually THREE PEOPLE... One is the class clown. One is the guitar player. The last is the "grandpa"... Fess up Tedster... how many of you are REALLY out there? Congrats to "all" of you! :thu: guitplayer I'm still "guitplayer"! Check out my music if you like... http://www.michaelsaulnier.com
Jeff Klopmeyer Posted February 12, 2003 Posted February 12, 2003 Here's a toast to Ted from the land of TASCAM. [i](picks up imaginary stout beer, takes large imaginary swig, wipes imaginary foam from lip)[/i] Ahhh...that hit the spot. Anyway, congrats on being Ted, Ted. - Jeff Marketing Communications for MI/Pro Audio My solo music and stuff They Stole My Crayon
Tedster Posted February 12, 2003 Posted February 12, 2003 (Sniff)...You all are...(sniff...blubber)...AWESOME...(sob...sniff)... (HONNNNKKKK) (blows nose into a big kleenex)... Gawrsh...I can feel the love... I'm racking my brain for a dgauss-style thing to say, but I can't think of anything. Nahhh, my one regret, and it's a big one, is that the folks on this board can't spend more time together, quaffing their favorite brew (or, in Sylver's case, eating a couple of their favorite brownies) together and maybe jamming a bit. Everyone on this board is way cool. Well, a couple of exceptions, but they usually don't hang around lalalalong. I raise a toast to y'all!!! "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine"
Philip OKeefe Posted February 12, 2003 Posted February 12, 2003 Tedster is most DEFINITELY a "class act". not just a "class clown" - although he probably qualifies for that title as well. ;) I'm also privvy to the info regarding Ted's personal tragedy, and I know he's delt with that blow as well as is humanly possible, and I have a great deal of respect for him - not just because he somehow managed to survive it, but because of how well he deals with it. His willingness to share information regarding that loss has been of great support and comfort to me personally, and the man holds a special place in my thoughts as a result. Tedster, I wish you all the best, and enthusiastically join in the ever increasing chorus of well wishers. YOU DA MAN! :thu: :thu: :thu:
KHAN Posted February 12, 2003 Author Posted February 12, 2003 Well said Phil ! :freak: kHan So Many Drummers. So Little Time...
patrick_dont_fret Posted February 12, 2003 Posted February 12, 2003 Cool. For Ted's a jolly good fellow, for Ted's a jolly good fellow...blah blah blah. No really, get there quick. I've got $10,000 down for May 2003.
Tedster Posted February 13, 2003 Posted February 13, 2003 Hey, wait a minute! While you guys are watching the ol' Tedster make a nidiot of hissef...we've got another just about to become a HALL OF FAME MEMBER!!! "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine"
Philip OKeefe Posted February 13, 2003 Posted February 13, 2003 Hey yeah! CONGRATS TO PATRICK!!! :thu:
Bunny Knutson Posted February 13, 2003 Posted February 13, 2003 You gotta love the Tedster. He's been through more heartache than I could ever bear, and yet he is still a super nice person. I really dig reading his posts, for their humor, insight and humanity. I'm raising a tall glass of postahol in your honor, Ted! Thank you for being such an important part of the SSS family. :thu: https://bunny.bandcamp.com/ https://theystolemycrayon.bandcamp.com/
Rim Posted February 13, 2003 Posted February 13, 2003 Tedster is very coolster! aka riffing Double Post music: Strip Down http://rimspeed.com http://loadedtheband.com
Anifa Posted February 13, 2003 Posted February 13, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by guitplayer: [b]10k posts? I think Tedster is actually THREE PEOPLE... One is the class clown. One is the guitar player. The last is the "grandpa"... Fess up Tedster... how many of you are REALLY out there? Congrats to "all" of you! :thu: guitplayer[/b][/quote]Nah, I think Tedster just has another one of them BORING federal jobs that say you have to hurry up and wait. At least he gets to access the Internet during past times. :D Tedster, You're not really there yet, 1500 away, but keep up the GOOD WORK! I agree with the others as to your kindness, and strength..... and last but not least.... your good sense of humor. You keep the ball rolling. You can take the man away from his music, but you can't take the music out of the man. Books by Craig Anderton through Amazon Sweetwater: Bruce Swedien\'s "Make Mine Music"
Kendrix Posted February 13, 2003 Posted February 13, 2003 PAAARTY AT TEDSTERS. Actually, back in the day, I once proposed this. In typical Tedster fashion he took me up on it and made the invitaion for real. He called my/our bluff. One day... BTW- I dont mean to pry at all - but some of the references made in this thread make some of us (a-hem) feel "out of the loop". I propose PM's be kept as PMs and public posts are- well public. This grey area feels not right somehow. Check out some tunes here: http://www.garageband.com/artist/KenFava
KHAN Posted February 13, 2003 Author Posted February 13, 2003 I don't think Ted will mind if I post [url=http://www.ards.org/]This[/url] and [url=http://www.ards.org/staff/tedhoffman.html]This[/url] to clear things up. Ted, let me know if you want the links removed. So Many Drummers. So Little Time...
Wewus432 Posted February 13, 2003 Posted February 13, 2003 I first met Tedster in 1956 when we were both in the Army stationed in Korea. Even back then he was interested in the weather, and played guitar. He loved to play a new song called Rock Around The Clock and he would pretty much play it constantly, around the clock, until I grabbed his guitar one night and smashed it over his head. We still laugh about that one. A little later on we started hearing a singer called Elvis on Radio Free Europe. Tedster remarked "Just wait a year or two and nobody will even remember that guy's name". That Tedster, what a card.
Kendrix Posted February 13, 2003 Posted February 13, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by KHAN: [b]I don't think Ted will mind if I post [url=http://www.ards.org/]This[/url] and [url=http://www.ards.org/staff/tedhoffman.html]This[/url] to clear things up. Ted, let me know if you want the links removed.[/b][/quote]Thanks Kahn. IM sooo embarassed. I now recall Tedster mentioning this several months back. ( my synapses were just not firing earlier) The bio reminded me that Tedster and I have allot in common. Long live Tedster! Check out some tunes here: http://www.garageband.com/artist/KenFava
Dylan Posted February 13, 2003 Posted February 13, 2003 Cheers to Tedster (as I raise my bottle of Henry Weinhard's)! He really is the coolest guy on this Forum by far (next to Craig, of course :D ) if I say so myself. Ted is *always* respectful to forum members regardless of how they act and that alone shows me what a cool guy he is. Prost!
Dak Lander Posted February 13, 2003 Posted February 13, 2003 WHO? Oh, THAT Tedster. The one that plays the Godaweful blue speckled strat... God love ya Ted, if I ever get to your country you can bet on a couple of brews or rum shots or, well, or... Hell, I love ya too & I've never met ya. :eek: Yer one of the reasons I stick around here. :D Ted A I started loving you again...ad nauseum... :freak: Our Joint "When you come slam bang up against trouble, it never looks half as bad if you face up to it." The Duke...
whitefang Posted February 13, 2003 Posted February 13, 2003 Ah, YES!! TEDSTER! Although it's been nearly a year, it seems like I've known Tedster for several months! All hail the prodigal Michigander! Whitefang I started out with NOTHING...and I still have most of it left!
fantasticsound Posted February 13, 2003 Posted February 13, 2003 Ted, Every time I read one of your posts, whether silly or poignant, I regret we didn't meet up in person when I rolled through Kansas City on the bus. @#$^& artists and their, "schedules", and "priorities". Yet I'm glad we've connected online, at least. I have to apologize for not expressing my condolances on your loss earlier. I never saw your posts regarding it, and managed to be ignorant of that part of your life. Odd. As several others have said, I'm not certain I could survive an event like that. Peace be with you. Neil It's easiest to find me on Facebook. Neil Bergman Soundclick fntstcsnd
KHAN Posted February 13, 2003 Author Posted February 13, 2003 [i]'And in the end The love you take Is equal to the love you make' [/i] Kinda has a ring to it. Don't you think? :) So Many Drummers. So Little Time...
Dwarf Posted February 13, 2003 Posted February 13, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by KHAN: [b][i]'And in the end The love you take Is equal to the love you make' [/i] Kinda has a ring to it. Don't you think? :) [/b][/quote]So Khan, you're saying you'd do him? -- Rob I have the mind of a criminal genius.....I keep it in the freezer next to mother.
Tedster Posted February 13, 2003 Posted February 13, 2003 Now, I'm literally beside myself...you folks are way too kind. I mean WAY too kind. It's fine to post those links, Khan... Neil, don't worry. That tragedy happened before I was ever involved with this board...and it has been hard. But, thanks, Khan, for posting those links...because awareness of what a horrible and deadly syndrome ARDS is (most people have never even heard of it) is important. Tiffany taught me a great many things...not least of all about how much love "special" people have. So, I will continue to be a champion for things like Special Olympics, ARDS awareness, and ending high speed police chases. For those who'd like to get to know who Tiffany was...here is her site... [url=http://www.geocities.com/tedsblues2/Tiffany.html]www.geocities.com/tedsblues2/Tiffany.html[/url] Thanks and blessings to everyone. I am truly humbled by you all. "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine"
Super 8 Posted February 13, 2003 Posted February 13, 2003 I took a bullet for Tedster, back in 'nam... I'd ah taken two, but Tedster ran out of ammo... [i]wait a second... that wasn't tedster... i was never in nam... how the hell did i get this bullet??? and why is it attached to my car keys??? Hmmmm, must have been one hell of a party last night...[/i] Yup! Tedster would be my first pick for the SSSMVP award! Love ya, man! [drinking a large glass of anything to the Tedster] :thu: :thu: :thu: Super 8 Hear my stuff here
not coaster MODERATOR Posted February 13, 2003 Posted February 13, 2003 What's all this fuss about? Oh hell yeah.....another TEDSTER thread!!! Keep on trucking good buddy. Someday, the whole forum will rent Volkswagon vans and head out to KC for a huge BBQ in your back yard. There will be 10,000 acoustic guitars playing "Take it Easy' in unison. Later that night we can tell scary stories and roast marshmallows. You can count on me! Luv Ya Bro........... Cereal
Tedster Posted February 13, 2003 Posted February 13, 2003 [quote]Originally posted by Cereal: [b]What's all this fuss about? Oh hell yeah.....another TEDSTER thread!!! Keep on trucking good buddy. Someday, the whole forum will rent Volkswagon vans and head out to KC for a huge BBQ in your back yard. There will be 10,000 acoustic guitars playing "Take it Easy' in unison. Later that night we can tell scary stories and roast marshmallows. You can count on me! Luv Ya Bro........... Cereal[/b][/quote]Man, you know me, don'tcha!?!?! I'm sure we've met somewhere. Khan...that Beatles line...beautiful...and then Dwarf had me spitting my Pepsi through my nose... "Cisco Kid, was a friend of mine"
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