The "Big E"

Harry Teachman · Post by **Harry Teachman** » 8 Jan 2002 7:31 am

Haven't seen any messages posted by Buddy in a while, hope he's ok. Ernie, is everything OK?

Ernie Renn · Post by **Ernie Renn** » 8 Jan 2002 9:11 am

Everything's fine. Buddy reads a lot - posts a bit. He posted about a week ago, I believe.

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My best,
Ernie

The Official Buddy Emmons Website
www.buddyemmons.com

Buddy Emmons · Post by **Buddy Emmons** » 8 Jan 2002 9:15 am

Hi Harry.

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 8 Jan 2002 10:48 am

I couldn't go past this thread without asking, Buddy, do you have a schedule yet going into this new 2002 year? I am certain many of us would make the trip . I have many great memories of you performing up in NY and Ct in the late 70's. Time to update my memory !

Saluda SC has a very fine steel show ever 3 months..and the Burgers aren't all that bad either ! Perhaps ?

Tony

Buddy Emmons · Post by **Buddy Emmons** » 8 Jan 2002 11:36 am

Thanks for the invitation and the kind words Tony but I'm no longer playing live. Add no sessions and no Everly Brothers and you'll have a good idea of my schedule for this year.
I've cut out just about everything but hamburgers, but that's a far piece to drive for one.

Tony Prior · Post by **Tony Prior** » 8 Jan 2002 12:01 pm

Hi Buddy, I'm saddened that you will not be sitting behind the Steel live this year, but, I am very grateful for the few times that I did get to see you play and honored to have had the chance to meet and talk with you way back there in the late 70's in Ct.

Thanks for giving us all "THE" mark to strive for.

Best regards
Tony Prior
Charlotte NC

bob drawbaugh · Post by **bob drawbaugh** » 8 Jan 2002 12:08 pm

Buddy, What Tony said. How is the new Carter 12 string working out. I hope to see you playing it out some time.

Theresa Galbraith · Post by **Theresa Galbraith** » 8 Jan 2002 12:24 pm

Buddy,
I have a bottle of "Polo" for ya! Call me

Theresa

Buddy Emmons · Post by **Buddy Emmons** » 8 Jan 2002 12:38 pm

Theresa!!!
I'm flabbergasted… I shall do so.
Bob… I haven't been playing any of my guitars lately but plan to plow into it soon. I've changed the Carter around from it's original setup but am still searching for the magic combination.

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 8 Jan 2002 1:08 pm

how 'bout a bottle of Vouvray 1947 Buddy ?

Buddy Emmons · Post by **Buddy Emmons** » 8 Jan 2002 1:45 pm

Whoaahhh horsie!

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 8 Jan 2002 3:07 pm

Buddy...rumor has it I can get a 3 hour concert from you for a Pepsi and a candy bar!Let me know when you're ready, I've got a case of each>
Roger

Gary Lee Gimble · Post by **Gary Lee Gimble** » 8 Jan 2002 3:22 pm

CrowBear, my darling wife is in France as we speak visiting all the Chateau's and ingesting all the good grape juice France has to offer. Real hard work and I'm so jealous I think I'll raid her, OUR, wine collection and have a party all by myself. I'm sure she won't miss a lick. Well, I hope she doesn't anyway. If Buddy turns down your offer for the '47 Vouray, let me know and I'll have my wife take it off your hands. Meanwhile I'm debating whether to pop a Grand Cru from Burgundy or a nice gem from Chateauneuf-du-Pape. What do you suggest?
Gary Lee...the tipsy steeler from the State of Maryland

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 8 Jan 2002 3:28 pm

BUDDY WHO?

But seriously folks...

Buddy, are we to take it that you are retiring or just taking some time off. It will be hard to take not having that Buddy fellow blowing our shorts off with his playing.

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Carter D10 9p/10k
Richard Sinkler

Steve Feldman · Post by **Steve Feldman** » 8 Jan 2002 3:36 pm

You mean blowing our dress up, don't you there, Richard?

But seriously there Buddy, I think that you should at least come out to some shows just to visit and watch other folks play. I love to watch people sweat....

Bob Carlson · Post by **Bob Carlson** » 8 Jan 2002 5:50 pm

Buddy, If you are no longer playing live, here In Flagstaff It's legal for Emmons to play almost dead or any where In between.

BC.

Harry Teachman · Post by **Harry Teachman** » 8 Jan 2002 8:32 pm

Hi Buddy,

Glad to hear that everything is ok with you. I am saddened to hear that you won't be performing live, hopefully, it won't be permanent? Have a healthy and happy 2002 and ENJOY!

Chip Fossa · Post by **Chip Fossa** » 8 Jan 2002 9:09 pm

Hey Buddy...
I'm glad that you're takin' some time off...
You are the greatest, and even the ungreatest, as myself, still need time OFF.

I could care less what you do in the coming months. It's your own damn business. Just watch yourself and protect those fantastic hands. Ole' James Taylor took time off years ago and went to the "islands" and managed to carve off a piece of one of his playing fingers....but I know you're more careful.

Love ya 'BudMan'. Enjoy the time off.

ChipsAhoy

Jody Sanders · Post by **Jody Sanders** » 8 Jan 2002 10:04 pm

Hang in there BIG E. Keep im touch. Love ya'll. THE BIG J.

Ernie Renn · Post by **Ernie Renn** » 8 Jan 2002 10:28 pm

Harry;
See there, Buddy's out there... or here... You get the idea.

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My best,
Ernie

The Official Buddy Emmons Website
www.buddyemmons.com

Steve Allison · Post by **Steve Allison** » 9 Jan 2002 7:22 am

What a Guy!
I just purchased Gene Watson's new CD and as usual Mr. Emmons is always the master.
Let's let him rest because he has probably "talked" more steel guitar than most of us have played one!
The Mrs. and myself were honored to set with Buddy Gene & Miss Peg at the convention in 99' and I tried to get him to autograph my Grandma's dentures, but, he had to go play with that ole' joker Darryl what's his name!
Take care Buddy & hope to see ya' again.

Harry Teachman · Post by **Harry Teachman** » 9 Jan 2002 8:20 am

Ernie,
Yep, I gotcha! Thanks for the replies! (I have never been able to get thoses smiley thingies to work!)

Steve,
I agree, He probably has!

Richard Sinkler · Post by **Richard Sinkler** » 9 Jan 2002 4:56 pm

No Feldman, I quit wearing skirts about a year ago.

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Carter D10 9p/10k
Richard Sinkler

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 11 Jan 2002 7:38 am

Gary Lee,
Grand Cru from Bourgogne or Chateauneuf du Pape are some of the best wines when dining.
Vouvray from Touraine can accompany a fine meal as well.
Sancerre is one of my favorites.
Often these Wines can be White or Red.
don't forget to open a good one when your Wife gets back....
this Vouvray 1947 is liquid Gold !
just as precious, better than Champagne
accompanies Salon Pickin' just fine...
Steel waitin on Buddy ...

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Dennis Detweiler · Post by **Dennis Detweiler** » 11 Jan 2002 10:32 am

I can't find any Ripple to wash down my carp sandwich any more! Pretty bleak!
Dennis