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Jon Bergh Member From: St. Paul, Minnesota, USA |
posted 04 August 2005 08:52 AM
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I still think my MSA would be too heavy to haul around out there... |
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Farris Currie Member From: Ona, Florida, USA |
posted 04 August 2005 09:29 AM
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Wow,don't i feel so little right now!!and we picked and played not even knowing he was a special!!!I lost his email when my computer crashed. sure hope i can get it back again. i still have the card he gave me and wow it is going on the wall now. farris |
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Dave Burr Member From: Tyler, TX |
posted 04 August 2005 10:25 AM
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What an honor to have Steve as a forum member! Actually, he's probably our most famous forum member! Praying for the safe return of Steve and crew.
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Charlie McDonald Member From: Lubbock, Texas, USA |
posted 04 August 2005 10:50 AM
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Too bad he can't use his satellite connection and check on the forum right now... |
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Ben Elder Member From: La Crescenta, California, USA |
posted 04 August 2005 11:11 AM
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Speedy West was out there 50 years ago and didn't need no steenkin' rockets. |
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Mark Metdker Member From: North Central Texas, USA |
posted 04 August 2005 12:21 PM
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I always wanted to be an astronaut, ever since I was a kid. But, my eyesight and math skills were not quite good enough to make it. Steve, I hope you will post here on the forum when you get home and give us some good war stories! ------------------ Strats thru a VHT Super 30 Band Pics |
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Earnest Bovine Member From: Los Angeles CA USA |
posted 04 August 2005 12:34 PM
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In the "what's your hobby" thread, Steve said his hobby is "fixin' and flyin' old airplanes." He got to do a little of that this week. |
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Mark Metdker Member From: North Central Texas, USA |
posted 04 August 2005 01:29 PM
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 Yep, that old airplane is about 20 years old!------------------ Strats thru a VHT Super 30 Band Pics [This message was edited by Mark Metdker on 04 August 2005 at 01:30 PM.] |
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Farris Currie Member From: Ona, Florida, USA |
posted 04 August 2005 01:34 PM
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yep,and STEVE can pick a STRAT tooo. he did some fine picking while he was here, Looking forward to him getting home and coming back over again. next time i will be scared to death. farris |
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Mark Metdker Member From: North Central Texas, USA |
posted 04 August 2005 01:35 PM
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http://www.hindu.com/2005/08/04/stories/2005080416190100.htm Here is a pic of Steve in action. You think he is worried about cabinet drop, or changing his copedant here? ------------------ Strats thru a VHT Super 30 Band Pics |
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Jim Phelps Member From: just out of Mexico City |
posted 04 August 2005 01:36 PM
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quote: Ebay and pawnshop standards would put that in the "priceless vintage collectors' item" category, wouldn't they? [This message was edited by Jim Phelps on 04 August 2005 at 01:39 PM.] |
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Mark Herrick Member From: Los Angeles, CA |
posted 04 August 2005 02:11 PM
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I guess the lyrics of Steve Miller's "The Joker" have special meaning here... "Some people call me the space cowboy..." ------------------ |
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Charlie McDonald Member From: Lubbock, Texas, USA |
posted 04 August 2005 02:15 PM
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Cabinet drop? In outer space? |
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Bill Cunningham Member From: Cumming, Ga. USA |
posted 04 August 2005 02:21 PM
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Well I guess he a shoo-in for a slot on the steel show circuit now if he is interested!!!! ------------------ |
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Jim Cohen Member From: Philadelphia, PA |
posted 04 August 2005 03:11 PM
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Great idea. Scotty should invite him in as an honored guest! When do they return to earth? (When the gig ends, dummy!  [This message was edited by Jim Cohen on 04 August 2005 at 03:11 PM.] |
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Howard Tate Member From: Leesville, Louisiana, USA |
posted 04 August 2005 03:25 PM
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If they could only get Ricky Davis up there to work on it their troubles would be over. It's great to have Steve on the forum, looking forqard to his safe return. ------------------ |
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Archie Nicol Member From: Ayrshire, Scotland |
posted 04 August 2005 04:04 PM
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I am still worried about their safety. I really hope they get home to their family and friends. Best Wishes, Arch. |
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Damir Besic Member From: La Vergne,TN |
posted 04 August 2005 06:30 PM
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 how cool is that... I can`t get my steel in tune and he is repairing a space craft...and my dad told me so...go to school son... Db ------------------ [This message was edited by Damir Besic on 04 August 2005 at 06:33 PM.] |
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Jim Cohen Member From: Philadelphia, PA |
posted 04 August 2005 06:47 PM
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I think we should have a contest for the best caption to go under Steve's picture there. I'll start (keep it clean fellas! He's gonna read this after he comes back to earth, y'know "Do you think this outfit makes me look fat?" |
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Charlie McDonald Member From: Lubbock, Texas, USA |
posted 05 August 2005 02:17 AM
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Jim, I think you already nailed the caption. |
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Jim Phelps Member From: just out of Mexico City |
posted 05 August 2005 02:20 AM
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"I hope NASA doesn't find out I've got my steel hidden in my suit..." [This message was edited by Jim Phelps on 05 August 2005 at 02:23 AM.] |
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Jon Light Member From: Brooklyn, NY |
posted 05 August 2005 02:42 AM
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hmmm....Ricky told me that all steelers dress like this but I don't know...hey Ricky. Is this initiation thing almost over? |
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CrowBear Schmitt Member From: Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France |
posted 05 August 2005 03:01 AM
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Steel in Orbit Steve Robinson brings steel & bar to outer space Astronut takes Steel furthur Steel & the last frontier [This message was edited by CrowBear Schmitt on 05 August 2005 at 03:06 AM.] |
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Rick Garrett Member From: Tyler, Texas |
posted 05 August 2005 03:51 AM
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Hey man thats way cool that we have Steve as a member. Best of luck Steve and yall get home safe! We're proud of you guys. Rick |
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Paul King Member From: Gainesville, Texas, USA |
posted 05 August 2005 04:13 AM
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We all believe Steve is a great guy and has done a fantastic job. I suggest we need him for President. |
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Charlie McDonald Member From: Lubbock, Texas, USA |
posted 05 August 2005 06:09 AM
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I think he'd be a shoo-in. He's got the world view, and plays something cooler than the sax, which is better than playing nothing but an iPod. And he sounds like a humble, honest guy. Well, that lets him out for pres....
Looking forward to seeing Steve back home. How about a new brand, NASA Steels? "There's no cabinet drop in outer space." [This message was edited by Charlie McDonald on 05 August 2005 at 06:21 AM.] [This message was edited by Charlie McDonald on 05 August 2005 at 06:22 AM.] |
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Bruno Rasmussen Member From: Svendborg, Denmark |
posted 05 August 2005 06:52 AM
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" - all amp-controllers on the chest - very handy!" [This message was edited by Bruno Rasmussen on 05 August 2005 at 06:54 AM.] |
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Klaus Caprani Member From: Copenhagen, Denmark |
posted 05 August 2005 07:13 AM
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Yeah! He certainly has taken steel beyond the last frontier How great is that ------------------ MCI RangeXpander S-10 3x4 |
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Joey Ace Sysop From: Southern Ontario, Canada |
posted 05 August 2005 07:15 AM
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Is that a Steel Guitar in his backpack? |
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Terry Sneed Member From: El Dorado, Arkansas, USA |
posted 05 August 2005 07:17 AM
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You know those guys and gals have got to be extremly brave to go up in a rocket at 17000+ MPH. I have a LOT of respect for all the astronauts. I had no idea Mr. Robinson played steel guitar. I pray for their safe return. Terry ------------------ |
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Jon Light Member From: Brooklyn, NY |
posted 05 August 2005 10:24 AM
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Man, I can't wait to go onto the NASA Astroman Forum. Wait'll I tell the guys that I'm a steel guitarist! |
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Jon Light Member From: Brooklyn, NY |
posted 05 August 2005 10:29 AM
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So I'm rappin' with Dr. Von Braun, I sez yo Werner my brutha, man, sending a spaceship up into the sky, yeah that may be Rocket Science but it ain't exactly Pedal Steel Guitar. Hey Steve---this stuff is loads of fun and all but no foolin', it is beyond way cool to know you are a member here. I'm honestly tickled, thrilled, honored, and all sorts of stuff. |
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Jerry Overstreet Member From: Louisville Ky |
posted 05 August 2005 11:49 AM
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One of our aerospace heroes is a steel picker too? How cool is that? This fact only enhances the tremendous amount of admiration I hold for you guys Steve. We're all wishing you and the rest of the crew a successful mission and a safe return. Seems to be a "down to earth" kind of guy too...well most of the time, anyway [This message was edited by Jerry Overstreet on 05 August 2005 at 11:53 AM.] |
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Farris Currie Member From: Ona, Florida, USA |
posted 05 August 2005 12:20 PM
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This is just to cool,and i PRAY for each of them and a safe return. next time Steve comes over,lots more respect. and i cook a big steak for him toooooo. God bless each of them, and a safe return i pray. farris |
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Bryan Knox Member From: Gardendale, Alabama...Ya'll come |
posted 05 August 2005 11:37 PM
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Caption... * College Education for career at NASA... $80,000.00 * NASA training for ISS Mission...$1,855,000 * NASA "standard issue" spacesuit...$345,000 * Membership on the Steel Guitar Forum...PRICELESS ------------------ [This message was edited by Bryan Knox on 05 August 2005 at 11:38 PM.] |
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Jim Cohen Member From: Philadelphia, PA |
posted 06 August 2005 06:02 AM
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Bryan, you win, buddy. Hands down, no contest. (But I'll take runner-up. ) |
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Bryan Knox Member From: Gardendale, Alabama...Ya'll come |
posted 06 August 2005 07:43 AM
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Thanks Jim! I'm honored! I'd also like to thank the Academy, my agent, my hairdres... Back to reality. Any of you guys that know Steve personally, let's try to email this thread to him. I'm sure he'd get a kick out of this one. God bless, ------------------ |
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Larry Robbins Member From: Fort Edward, New York, USA |
posted 06 August 2005 07:44 AM
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So.......is there cabinet drop in space?  |
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Dylan Schorer Member From: Riverton, Utah, USA |
posted 06 August 2005 09:09 AM
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Check out Steve's self portrait from a few days ago:  [This message was edited by Dylan Schorer on 06 August 2005 at 09:11 AM.] |
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Lyle Clary Member From: Decatur, Illinois, USA |
posted 06 August 2005 01:31 PM
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All your threads left out how Steve is such a warm and thoughtful person. I was looking for Winny Winston's pedal steel book. Steve sent me a brand new one at no charge to me even though I offered. I did recipricate by sending him a semi-antique ShoBud tuning guide from the late 60's early 70's. Now I have more reason to be proud of him now that I know he is a spaceman. The other thing is I found that he lives near my brother in Texas. ------------------ |
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