In memory of Rick

thsmith
thsmith Posts: 6,082
edited February 2009 in The Clubhouse
I just received news that a friend of mine was found dead. I do not have any other details at this time.

I thought it was appropriate to post in the CP forum in memory of Rick because Rick drove out to Phoenix AZ with me last November to pick up my SDA-1Cs.

All the way there Rick kept saying "I can't wait to see these speakers they must be some kind of special for us to drive 1100 miles each way".

On the way back Rick kept saying "I can't wait to hear these speakers they must be some kind of special for us to drive 1100 miles each way".

Rick and I had rebuilt his Shovelhead more than once and he helped with with a couple of my Panheads.

I will miss that Cajun.

Ride free Bro !
Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,536
    edited February 2009
    Sorry for your loss man. Prayers for you and the family. Godspeed Rick.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • fossy
    fossy Posts: 1,378
    edited February 2009
    My sincere condolences to you. Ride Free Rick ..
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited February 2009
    Really sorry to hear that. What is Rick's handle at CP?

    edit: nm, I supposed he is not active here.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • jacob.simpson
    jacob.simpson Posts: 481
    edited February 2009
    It is indeed painful to see a Good Friend /Relative Go to a better permanent place, Sincere condolences to you and the grieving family, Prayers to give you and the Family strength to over come this loss.
    :(
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited February 2009
    I am so sorry for the loss of your friend. I know how you feel, because it happened to me. RIP Rick.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • Retro152
    Retro152 Posts: 985
    edited February 2009
    Sorry to hear of the passing of your friend, condolences sent.
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC-05
    Amp: Emotiva Xpa-3
    Front L/R: POLK Rti-a9s':D
    Center:POLK Csi-a6
    Rear surround's:POLK Rti-a1s'
    Sub: Klipsch Synergy sub-12
    Sony Kdl-46w4100 46" LCD
    PS3
    Audioquest type 4 wiring.
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  • NotaSuv
    NotaSuv Posts: 3,849
    edited February 2009
    Our condolences and prayers to you and his family
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  • Fireman32
    Fireman32 Posts: 4,845
    edited February 2009
    Sorry for the loss of your friend.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited February 2009
    Thanks all for the support. Rick was one hell of a drummer. He was never a CP member but after hearing my SDAs he loved them.

    Seems my friends are fewer and fewer, a good reason to spend more time with them and appriciate all they bring with them.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • ttomp
    ttomp Posts: 181
    edited February 2009
    Ride Free !!!
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited February 2009
    Prayers and thoughts sent bro, sounds like a really cool friend.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • shadowofnight
    shadowofnight Posts: 2,735
    edited February 2009
    My condolences
    The first rule of Fight Club is you don't talk about Fight Club
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,066
    edited February 2009
    Sorry for your loss. Prayers sent.
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited February 2009
    Sorry for your loss,, play on Rick,,,RIP.
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited February 2009
    Sorry for your loss, prayers sent.

    Speakers
    Carver Amazing Fronts
    CS400i Center
    RT800i's Rears
    Sub Paradigm Servo 15

    Electronics
    Conrad Johnson PV-5 pre-amp
    Parasound Halo A23
    Pioneer 84TXSi AVR
    Pioneer 79Avi DVD
    Sony CX400 CD changer
    Panasonic 42-PX60U Plasma
    WMC Win7 32bit HD DVR


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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited February 2009
    My condolences.
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited February 2009
    Seems my friends are fewer and fewer, a good reason to spend more time with them and appriciate all they bring with them.
    Agreed, this is the best thing we can do!

    Condolences, Prayers and thoughts sent for your lost from your French Canadian cousin :(

    God Bless!
    Rene
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited February 2009
    Sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences, and my prayers are on their way.
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited February 2009
    Sincerest condolences. RIP Rick.
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited February 2009
    My heartfelt condolences.
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  • dave shepard
    dave shepard Posts: 1,334
    edited February 2009
    Prayers sent. I'm sorry for your loss.






    This year is starting off really bad God I hope everything turns around for the better we all need some good news.


    Dave
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited February 2009
    My condolences. Prayers sent.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
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  • snow
    snow Posts: 4,337
    edited February 2009
    My deepest condolances.



    REGARDS SNOW
    Well, I just pulled off the impossible by doing a double-blind comparison all by myself, purely by virtue of the fact that I completely and stupidly forgot what I did last. I guess that getting old does have its advantages after all :D
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited February 2009
    So sorry to hear. Prayers sent for family and friends.
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,079
    edited February 2009
    Sorry for your loss. Prayer just sent. Grace and peace.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited February 2009
    Lasareath wrote: »
    Wow that sucks!, Sorry for your Loss.

    Did he ever hear the SDA-1C's ?

    Yes he did and loved how they sounded. We listened to some local blues bands that we had riden to bars to listen to.
    Thanks for the question, conjured up some memories I had forgotten.

    It was a cold winter one year about 30 degrees. He had his old Shovel and I was riding a 57 Pan. WE made a bet we could get free drinks all night and we did. As we were leaving the last bar and were bundled up becuase it was so cold, Rick stepped off the curb and feel on his back with both hands in his pocket. I was laughing so hard I thought I would puke, he looked like a turtle on his back and could not get up.

    We had to kick start our bikes back then. SOme great memories with that guy.

    He will be missed.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • zarrdoss
    zarrdoss Posts: 2,562
    edited February 2009
    So sorry for your loss
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,335
    edited February 2009
    I'm very sorry for your loss! Please accept my sympathy and condolences. RIP!
    Carl

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  • Ron Temple
    Ron Temple Posts: 3,212
    edited February 2009
    Sorry to hear about this Tracy. We've lost a few friends recently as well. Enjoy em and make some new ones cuz we all need them.

    Combo rig:

    Onkyo NR1007 pre-pro, Carver TFM 45(fronts), Carver TFM 35 (surrounds)
    SDA 1C, CS400i, SDA 2B
    PB13Ultra RO
    BW Silvers
    Oppo BDP-83SE
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  • BrettT1
    BrettT1 Posts: 560
    edited February 2009
    Sorry you lost your friend. Condolences.
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