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Fred Layman Member From: Springfield, Missouri USA |
posted 26 August 2001 05:37 PM
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I recently bought the Flynn Steel Guitar company from the Flynn estate and am in production. Hope to have a couple of guitars ready for the St. Louis convention. My booth is just beyond the Steel Guitar Hall of Fame booth. Come by and say hello and look over the Flynn My web site is well along in process, with some pages still under construction. It is at http//www.flynnsteelguitars.com. Check it out, but give it time to load. [This message was edited by Fred Layman on 26 August 2001 at 05:51 PM.] [This message was edited by Fred Layman on 05 September 2001 at 10:00 PM.] |
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Fred Layman Member From: Springfield, Missouri USA |
posted 26 August 2001 05:59 PM
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I'm sorry. I tried to delete this post out of respect for the announcement of Lynn's death on the "Extended Family" page, but I got a message that "only forum leaders (sic) can delete messages." Donna and I were close friends with Harold and Lynn for nearly 16 years and, sadly, watched both of them go down physically and emotionally during Lynn's extended illness. She had recently experienced a series of strokes and was moved to a hospice when her doctors concluded that she was nearing death. We visited her room on Friday evening and she passed away on Saturday morning. Her death was an act of mercy and release from the devastating, degenerative illness of alzheimers. |
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Jim Smith Member From: Plano, TX, USA |
posted 26 August 2001 06:36 PM
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Fred, you can still edit and remove all the text of your post if you wish. |
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Fred Layman Member From: Springfield, Missouri USA |
posted 26 August 2001 08:29 PM
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Jim, I know I have done that in the past, but every attempt I have made on this one gets the same message back, i.e., can't do it. Any suggestions? |
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Jody Sanders Member From: Magnolia,Texas |
posted 26 August 2001 08:55 PM
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Fred, I don't think Harold's relatives will be offended by this. After all, you were a close friend and you are carrying on Harold's legacy. May God bless and keep you in this endeavor. We need a few more Harold Flynns and Fred Laymans in the world. Jody. |
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Bill Sharpe Member From: Hermitage, TN 37076, USA |
posted 27 August 2001 12:01 AM
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Fred: Hafta' agree with Jody; I'm certain the family, and Harold, are very pleased, and proud with your continuation of the Flynn line of guitars, and would certainly take no offense, particularly in light of your closeness to the family. ------------------ |
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Jack Stoner Sysop From: Inverness, Florida |
posted 27 August 2001 04:51 AM
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Fred, I too do not see anything wrong with the post but I can delete it if you want, I would think the Flynn family would be proud that his steel guitar building legacy is being carried on. |
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Buck Grantham Member From: Denham Springs, LA. USA |
posted 27 August 2001 10:49 AM
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Fred, Harold would be proud the you're carrying the Flynn Guitars to greater hights, so there's nothing wrong with you're post. Love , Buck & Mitzi |
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Jerry Brightman Member From: |
posted 27 August 2001 11:25 AM
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Fred, We all know the gentleman you are, and I don't think any of us will think any less of you. See you in St. Louis and looking forward to playing your show. Jerry |
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Herby Wallace Member From: Sevierville, TN, Sevier |
posted 27 August 2001 04:41 PM
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I must say that I am also happy that Fred is continuing to build the Flynn guitars. I knew Harold for several years and I know the long hours he spent designing this guitar and it is great that you, Fred are going to keep this going. I tried one of Harold's early guitars and took it on the job to really check it out, and for what it's worth, it was one of the finest at that point in time I had ever played. I haven't tried one recently, but I'm sure if anything they would have to be even better. Fred, I wish you the best in this new venture. Herby Wallace ------------------ |
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Lonnie Portwood Member From: Jacksonville, fl. USA |
posted 27 August 2001 07:53 PM
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FRED, CHEERS FOR WHAT YOU ARE DOING IN KEEPING THE FLYNN COMPANY GOING. HAROLD WOULD BE PROUD, AND IT'S ONLY FITTING THAT A PERSON OF YOUR CALIBER AND CLASS BE THE ONE TO DO SO. I ALWAYS FELT THAT THE FLYNN GUITAR WAS ONE OF THE VERY BEST I"D EVER SAT IN FRONT OF. IN FACT, I'VE ALWAYS WANTED ONE AND NOW THERE IS STILL HOPE. THANKS, FRED. SEE YOU IN ST. LOUIS. LONNIE PORTWOOD |
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Fred Layman Member From: Springfield, Missouri USA |
posted 27 August 2001 09:11 PM
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Thanks for your sentiments fellows. We were at the funeral home this evening and again, as was the case with Harold's funeral, there was a long line of friends to extend their sympathies to the children. This couple was greatly respected and loved by relatives and friends I mentioned the post at the head of this string to their son and he told me not to delete it, so Jack I will let it stand. Thanks |
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Steve Leonard Member From: Bristol,VA.,U.S.A |
posted 29 August 2001 11:57 AM
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I also am one of the honored and privelaged people who knew Harold Flynn. He was one of the finest men I ever met. He had a great passion for the steel guitar as was evident in his playing and guitar building. Best wishes Fred in your effort to keep that going. I'm sure Harold would be pleased. |
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Bob Cox Member From: Portsmouth,Ohio USA |
posted 29 August 2001 07:09 PM
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Congradulations to you on the continuing of a great guitar.We all wish you great success in your company!!A big Applaud goes your way,and hope to see you soon.Bobby Cox |
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