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Post by stonesthatrock on Oct 10, 2014 0:08:03 GMT -5
I haven't been here in so long i'm not sure how or where to post. I just wanted to let all my dear friends here that ralph has passed away. He was battling Copd for several yrs. I have been on faceboock most of the time. For you who don't know us, Ralph and i started here 7 yrs.ago. I was known as the one who whipped and chained ralph to the cabbing machine. I will try to shows up here more often. I will still have the website and now my son will makes all the cabs. thank you everyone, mary ann
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2014 2:46:23 GMT -5
Good to see you back on here Mary Ann. It was a real pleasure to meet you and Ralph at Q this year. I know it was expected but that does not make it any easier. Take care. Jim
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Post by 39don on Oct 10, 2014 6:52:12 GMT -5
Sorry to hear about Ralph, my prayers go out to you and your family Mary Ann. I always enjoyed seeing the cabs Ralph cabbed as his would always have nice flowing lines and excellent polish.
I'm glad to hear your son will be stepping in and will be looking for his cabs.
39don
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Post by deb193redux on Oct 10, 2014 7:33:44 GMT -5
it is sad news. we did hear. there were a couple of threads with lots of condolences. many here were thinking of you. even an older video of Ralph cabbing got bumped up for a while. nice to hear a family business continues.
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Post by Fossilman on Oct 10, 2014 8:20:58 GMT -5
Hi Maryann,yes we have been thinking of you and may Ralph R.I.P. now............One hell of a cabber!!! Thumbs up
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Post by pghram on Oct 10, 2014 9:20:17 GMT -5
I am very sad to hear of Ralph's passing. He was a real inspiration to me on the forum when I was starting out. My paryers are with you.
Rich
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Post by gingerkid on Oct 10, 2014 10:29:42 GMT -5
Always enjoyed reading your threads about Ralph on the lapidary forums, they always made me smile. Sending prayers to you and your family.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Oct 10, 2014 11:19:01 GMT -5
Sorry to have lost such a wonderful person. My condolences, Mary Ann. We will all miss him. Glad to hear your son is stepping up to fill Ralph's shoes.
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Post by mohs on Oct 10, 2014 11:32:23 GMT -5
Hi MaryAnn
My deepest condolences for your loss.
I really enjoyed discussing rocks & grinding with Ralph at the various rock shows throughout the years. I will certainly miss that !
Hope to see you at upcoming rock shows & You take good care
Ed
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Post by jakesrocks on Oct 10, 2014 13:46:49 GMT -5
I was so sorry to hear about Ralph. Hang in there Mary Ann. You've got a whole bunch of folks on here that love you.
Have you got the chains adjusted to fit your son ? Good supply of Twinkies and Coke for him ?
Don
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Post by Tommy on Oct 10, 2014 14:01:09 GMT -5
I was inspired by Ralph's cabbing video when first learning how to cab a couple years ago. He made it look so easy...
I'm sorry for your loss or if I may selfishly say OUR loss.
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Post by frane on Oct 10, 2014 16:08:50 GMT -5
Oh Mary Ann! I have not been on here for a while either and just logged in. I am so sorry to hear of Ralph's passing and at the same time, I am so glad you both found each other and had many wonderful years together! Take good care of yourself and your son and know Ralph is in God's hands now.
Fran
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Post by orrum on Oct 10, 2014 21:15:08 GMT -5
Never met Ralph but his video really helped me get started. He was very respected here I could tell by folks comments over the past two years I have been reading this forum!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2014 12:23:26 GMT -5
Welcome back. We miss you and will all miss Ralph too.
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