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274190 | Bill Ghio | 2021‑07‑27 | Ed Minch |
Ed passed away suddenly today. And it hurts. He was a friend. You all know his many contributions here on the list, but his contributions in our community were much broader and impactful. This is a loss many will feel deeply. Bill |
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274191 | Paul Gardner <yoyopg@g...> | 2021‑07‑27 | Re: Ed Minch |
Damn. I'm sorry Bill. That's a huge blow. Ed was very generous and always quick to reach out with a kind word to me both off and on list. His contributions were many and I'm sure his loss is deeply felt by all those who knew and loved him. Deeply saddened by this news. Paul, in SF On Tue, Jul 27, 2021 at 2:20 PM Bill Ghio via groups.io |
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274192 | Scott <scottbgarrison@g...> | 2021‑07‑27 | Re: Ed Minch |
holy %$#. Unbelievable. Thank you for the info. I don't know what to say at the moment. So just best to say you are correct, he will be sorely missed On Tue, Jul 27, 2021 at 5:20 PM Bill Ghio via groups.io |
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274193 | Mike Rock <mikerock@m...> | 2021‑07‑27 | Re: Ed Minch |
Oh dear..... thank you for passing this along. We were just emailing yesterday. I will miss him greatly. Go with God, Ed. |
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274194 | Patrick Olguin <paddychulo@g...> | 2021‑07‑27 | Re: Ed Minch |
No words |
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274196 | Bill Webber | 2021‑07‑27 | Re: Ed Minch |
I'm devastated. He was a good friend. I can't see to type... Bill W. Nottingham, PA |
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274195 | Kevin Foley <kevin.foley.135@g...> | 2021‑07‑27 | Re: Ed Minch |
So sad. I don’t post much but I read most. Ed has always been so swift with help or a kind word. It will be hard to imagine this list without Ed. Rest in peace kind soul. Kevin |
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274197 | Ray S. <rsheley@r...> | 2021‑07‑27 | Re: Ed Minch |
I haven't been active within this group for quite a while, though I often look in to see topics, and note names. Ed was someone I paid attention to and appreciated. Y condolences to all. -----Original Message----- From: oldtools@g... |
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274199 | Kirk Eppler | 2021‑07‑27 | Re: Ed Minch |
Damn, that hurts. He was always such a large character online, and in person he lived up to that. Will be raising a glass this evening in his memory. Please send our condolences to his family. Thanks for sharing difficult news Bill Kirk in HMB, just reflecting on other losses minutes ago. On Tue, Jul 27, 2021 at 2:20 PM Bill Ghio via groups.io |
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274200 | Micah Salb | 2021‑07‑27 | Re: Ed Minch |
What sad news! What a loss to us all, and surely to his friends and family. Micah -----Original Message----- From: oldtools@g... |
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274201 | Marvin Paisner <paisners@s...> | 2021‑07‑27 | Re: Ed Minch |
Very sad news. We have lost a true Galoot and the sailinf vessel Kalmar Nycle has lost a fine Ship's Carpenter. Respectfully, Marv Paisner Kootenay Lake, BC -----Original Message----- From: oldtools@g... [mailto:oldtools@g...] On Behalf Of Bill Ghio via groups.io Sent: July-27-21 2:21 PM To: porch |
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274202 | Curt Seeliger <seeligerc@g...> | 2021‑07‑27 | Re: Ed Minch |
Thank you for getting the word out to us, Bill. There isn't anything here that isn't unfair and awful. Sudden deaths often leave us feeling like we didn't get to say a goodbye. I never got to meet Ed, I can't count him as a friend, but I did experience his kindness and humour, and his ongoing pride in his daughter Mamie. On Tue, Jul 27, 2021 at 2:20 PM Bill Ghio via groups.io |
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274203 | Tony Zaffuto <tzmti@c...> | 2021‑07‑27 | Re: Ed Minch |
Not much else to add, but prayers tonight. T Anthony M. Zaffuto, President Metaltech, Inc. 3547 Watson Hwy. DuBois, PA. 15801 www.metaltech-pm.com (814) 375-9399 (814) 541-5019 (cell) |
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274204 | John <john@j...> | 2021‑07‑27 | Re: Ed Minch |
So sorry to here this he was a kind and knowledgeable man Sent via the Samsung Galaxy Note10+, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone Get Outlook for Android ( https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg ) |
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274205 | Erik Levin | 2021‑07‑27 | Re: Ed Minch |
There are no words. Thanks for letting us know, Bill. How are his family doing? *** This message was sent from a convenience email service, and the reply address(es) may not match the originating address |
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274206 | Bill Kasper <dragon01list@g...> | 2021‑07‑27 | Re: Ed Minch |
bill, thanks for letting us know. that's hard duty, and i appreciate it. i never met bill, but we had a lot of back and forth over the years. he went to lucca back in the early Aughts, and when he reported about the window sash maker's shop he saw in borgo a mozzano (outside lucca) i asked him about it. long story short, i ended up there the next summer with two saws from ed for the sashmaker, a picture of ed with the sashmaker, and a thank you note from ed to him for sharing his story. i went with my wife and her mother to the guy's shop, and they explained to his son what we were doing there. he got his dad, who had retired from sashmaking, and he opened the shop to us. i gave him the saws and the photo, and he remembered ed as "such a nice man". i still have, somewhere the pictures of him (which i sent to ed) holding the saws and the picture of ed holding the saws. ed and i often spoke in the decade following about meeting up in lucca for a drink to the old man's health. we continued, until last week, to email about various all the time. our hope was to meet when i visited my brother and family in virginia, but due to covid all that was delayed. damn it, damn it, damn it. it's so hard to type through the tears. rest in peace, ed. i'll never look at a piece of purpleheart but think of you and that mast. and next time in lucca, i'll raise a toast to you and your fine heart. bill felton, ca On Tue, Jul 27, 2021 at 2:20 PM Bill Ghio via groups.io |
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274207 | Dan Beck <drumsandbacon@g...> | 2021‑07‑27 | Re: Ed Minch |
This is heartbreaking! I’m a complete noobie here but Ed was always such a tremendously generous with his wisdom and kindness. He will be sorely missed. -- I'm a simple man. I like pretty dark-haired women and breakfast food. |
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274210 | Tony Seo | 2021‑07‑27 | Re: Ed Minch |
On 7/27/2021 5:20 PM, Bill Ghio via groups.io wrote: > Ed passed away suddenly today. And it hurts. He was a friend. You all know his many contributions here on the list, but his contributions in our community were much broader and impactful. This is a loss many will feel deeply. His family will be in our thoughts and prayers Tony -- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tonyseomusic Old River Hard Goods http://oldetoolshop.com/ |
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274211 | David Sobel | 2021‑07‑27 | Re: Ed Minch |
Bill, condolences to his family and friends. May his memory be a blessing. I only knew him through what he posted on the list, and I was glad to see him still posting when I got back on last year. |
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274212 | Spike <spikethebike@c...> | 2021‑07‑27 | Re: Ed Minch |
Horrible news. My deepest condolences to his family and all those who knew him. Best, Spike Sent from my refuge |
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274213 | scottg <scottg@s...> | 2021‑07‑27 | Re: Ed Minch |
Oh damn. One of the greatest among us has graduated. A pillar we all counted on. It sounds like he got away clean, so.......Ed you lucky bastard. But I feel like I have been hit by cement truck. Mamie, there is not one among us who wouldn't lay down on the tracks for you. Please please reach out if you need. yours scott -- ******************************* Scott Grandstaff Box 409 Happy Camp, Ca 96039 scottg@s... http://www.snowcrest.net/kitty/sgrandstaff/ http://www.snowcrest.net/kitty/hpages/index.html |
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274214 | Don Schwartz <dks@t...> | 2021‑07‑27 | Re: Ed Minch |
Not much to say. THAT SUCKS! Don On 2021-07-27 3:20 p.m., Bill Ghio via groups.io wrote: > Ed passed away suddenly today. And it hurts. He was a friend. You all know his many contributions here on the list, but his contributions in our community were much broader and impactful. This is a loss many will feel deeply. > > Bill > > > > > -- “What we are seeing is a decision by the government to get as many people infected as possible, as quickly as possible, while using rhetoric about caution as a way of putting the blame on the public for the consequences...” - Prof Robert West, health psychologist, University College, London "extremist individualism … an ideology that claims to be about freedom when really it means selfishness”. |
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274215 | Dennis Heyza <michigaloot@c...> | 2021‑07‑28 | Re: Ed Minch |
Sad news indeed. Ed was one of the regulars at the Williamsburg and a nice guy. We should raise a toast to his memory come January. Dennis Heyza New Baltimore, MI -----Original Message----- From: oldtools@g... |
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274216 | Jim O'Brien <jimob@c...> | 2021‑07‑28 | Re: Ed Minch |
Sad news. He embodied all that is good about the list. Godspeed Ed. On 7/27/2021 5:20 PM, Bill Ghio via groups.io wrote: > Ed passed away suddenly today. And it hurts. He was a friend. You all know his many contributions here on the list, but his contributions in our community were much broader and impactful. This is a loss many will feel deeply. > > Bill > > > > > -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com -- Jim O'Brien |
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274217 | Tim Pendleton <tpendleton@g...> | 2021‑07‑28 | Re: Ed Minch |
Thank you for sharing the sad news Bill. Over the decades, Ed was like an 'Old School' pen pal. His wit and wisdom will truly be missed. I have not been this affected since we lost Jeff... Tim On Tue, Jul 27, 2021, 5:20 PM Bill Ghio via groups.io |
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274218 | Phil E. <pedgerton66@g...> | 2021‑07‑28 | Re: Ed Minch |
Ed was a friend to me both on and off list. I'll miss him greatly. We to take take for granted that friends will be around always but it ain't necessarily so. I'm very sad. Phil E. |
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274219 | Michael Blair <branson2@s...> | 2021‑07‑28 | Re: Ed Minch |
Ed's was a good voice here. I will miss him sorely. I think we all will. Mike in Woodland |
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274220 | Darrell <larchmont479@g...> | 2021‑07‑28 | Re: Ed Minch |
Sad news indeed :( I’ve been reading some of the list missives about Ed to my family this evening. They recognize Ed’s name because I’ve passed on a lot of his stories and pictures over the years. Damn. I’ll raise a glass in memory to him. On Tue, Jul 27, 2021 at 5:20 PM Bill Ghio via groups.io |
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274221 | Kenneth Stagg <kenneth.stagg@g...> | 2021‑07‑28 | Re: Ed Minch |
Damn! Just, damn! As others have said, Ed was a kind and generous galoot with plenty of knowledge. His loss will leave a hole in our community for a long time. -Ken On Tue, Jul 27, 2021 at 2:20 PM Bill Ghio via groups.io |
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274222 | mike.lietzow@g... | 2021‑07‑28 | Re: Ed Minch |
On Tue, Jul 27, 2021 at 01:20 PM, Bill Ghio delivered the sad news: > Ed passed away suddenly today. And it hurts. He was a friend. You all know his > many contributions here on the list, but his contributions in our community > were much broader and impactful. This is a loss many will feel deeply. Oh my. What a gut punch. Wooden ships, elegant guitars, wonderful stories of quality time with family and friends. I get the feeling that Ed lived life to the fullest but it's still way too soon. Big loss indeed. Kind regards, Mike |
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274223 | gary allan may | 2021‑07‑28 | Re: Ed Minch |
"We should all of us endeavor to live so that when we come to die, even the undertaker will be sorry." Twain said it; Ed Minch did it. "A tremendous disturbance in the force." Now I know what that means, too. all my best to all galoots everywhere, and all my love to all the Minch family and earthbound friends: gam in OlyWA/USA How horrible it is to have so many people killed!---And what a blessing one cares for none of them! Jane Austen On Tuesday, July 27, 2021, 04:52:16 PM PDT, scottg |
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274224 | Richard Wilson <yorkshireman@y...> | 2021‑07‑28 | Re: Ed Minch |
I’m so sorry to hear this. What a devastating loss for his family, and for all of us who knew him through his writings and his open hearted sharing of knowledge and advice. One of our finest. One thing, I’m going to salute him with a glass of Tullibardine this evening. And I’m going to rejoice in the manner of his passing. When my turn comes, I hope I go the same way. No lingering, no long drawn out decline, agonising for me and painful for my nearest. Here today - writing to friends on the OldTools list, chaffing and enjoying the company of friends and neighbours. Then gone, with the last cheery ‘Good night’ still in the ears, and only good memories of a man still with all his faculties, good humour, and graciousness. Ed, I salute you, and I thank you for your company and your teachings and your camaraderie over the years. and I shall miss you. Richard Wilson Yorkshireman Galoot > On 27 Jul 2021, at 22:20, Bill Ghio via groups.io |
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274225 | Greg Isola <gregorywisola@g...> | 2021‑07‑28 | Re: Ed Minch |
I'm shaken. I will always save the many offline threads Ed and I shared about our respective projects, and meeting with Ed in person years ago remains among my most cherished galoot memories. And the questions... Ed always, always answered my questions, drawing generously on his vast experience and knowledge. We talked woodworking, guitars (of course), music, kids and family, etc. etc. He remains an inspiration. Greg Isola Alameda, CA On Wed, Jul 28, 2021 at 4:12 AM Richard Wilson < yorkshireman@y...> wrote: |
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274226 | Paul Fuss <paulfuss1@g...> | 2021‑07‑28 | Re: Ed Minch |
Devastating indeed. Seems to me Ed epitomized all that we value most about this list. So glad we have the archive to preserve this small aspect of his legacy. Paul Fuss Weymouth, MA |
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274233 | Peter McBride <peter_mcbride@b...> | 2021‑07‑29 | Re: Ed Minch |
Bill, This is very sad news. Thanks for letting us know. He will be remembered fondly. Best, Peter, Main Ridge, Vic, Australia |
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274234 | Christian Gagneraud <chgans@g...> | 2021‑07‑29 | Re: Ed Minch |
Sad news for the galootosphere. We'll miss you Ed. Wherever you are, I'm sure you'll find more old tools, the cheap, rusty ones, missing one or two digits in the patent date. The best ones! See ya! Chris On Wed, 28 Jul 2021, 09:20 Bill Ghio via groups.io, |
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274249 | Ed Minch <edminch3@g...> | 2021‑07‑29 | Re: Ed Minch |
Hi Old Tools community, This is Ed Minch’s daughter. We are knocked out by all of your support and kind words. Thank you so much. Catey |
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274250 | Ed Minch <edminch3@g...> | 2021‑07‑30 | Re: Ed Minch |
Hi Old Tools community, This is Ed Minch’s daughter. We are knocked out by all of your support and kind words. Thank you so much. Catey |
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274257 | Mark van Roojen <mvr1@e...> | 2021‑07‑31 | Re: Ed Minch |
My condolences to Ed's family, to Bill, and to all the other galoots who will miss his helpful presence. This community has been around for a long time and Ed was a big part of it. Thanks to Bill and Ed's daughter for letting us know. - Mark |
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274258 | Claudio DeLorenzi <claudio@d...> | 2021‑08‑01 | Re: Ed Minch |
Hi Catey: Thanks for replying to all of us. Many of us across the Old Tool world had on and sometimes off list discussions with your Dad. He sometimes shared photos and videos of his projects. He was a gentleman, always willing to freely share his knowledge with his internet buddies, even though most of us have never actually met in real life. We are sorry for your loss. His on-list replies will live on in our archives to help future hand tool people. He was a talented man, and he will be missed. -- Claudio in Waterloo |
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