Robbie the Bowleggs at Gut Rumbles .com

I am sorry for your loss too. I know it is hard to lose a friend. Plesae take care.

I'm so sorry to hear this Cat, and I hope you get through this too. Losing a good friend is very hard, wish you love and hugs.

Take care, x

... he'll be missed by a lot of us, Catfish... he really will...

I am sorry for your loss Cat. ((Cat))

Damn...... Can't belive he's gone. I'm damned sorry about Acidman, Cat. Even only meeting him a couple times, he was one hell of a guy. We are diminished.

I'm so sorry Cat...I read this and had a had a hard time with it, when you find out the details...let us know i'd like to be there.

I will miss the hell out of him.

I will never forget the story he told me about you at the plant. The way his eyes lit up like firecrackers when he told it to me, made me feel like I was there.

Something about something being on fire. You called him and calmly told him about it. He raced across the plant and stood there surveying the damage. He said something about it was a very serious fire. And behind him he heard you calmly say "Whatcha gonna do now bowleggs?" I swear he sounded just like you too! Hugs Cat.

Catfish, I'm damn sorry that your good friend is gone. You drag out them good and funny memories and think on 'em hard. Take care of yourself, sugar. You know my number if you need to call.

I am really, really surprised by this. You southerners are all so warm and connected, I'm sure he was a good friend and I've enjoyed his blog periodically over the past couple of years. I'm very surprised and saddened and I sned wishes for strength to all of you who were Rob's friends.

You have my deepest sypathies, Cat.

Rob was an interesting, fun person, very straight up with everyone who bothered to get to know him. He will be greatly missed.

I'm sorry for your loss, Cat. He'll be sorely missed by a lot of folks...

Please accept my condolences, Cat. I felt like I knew him from his blog, and I'm glad I got a chance to meet him in Austin.

It's a sad thing to hear although back in October few of us believed he'd make it 'til Christmas. I guess I'll see you in a day or two. Wish it were under better circumstances.

mr. catfish, i am so sorry for your losing your friend. i don't know either of you, but i feel for you, i am sad for this new pain.

I miss him so much already, I can't begin to imagine how it must hurt to lose him when you know him so well. I've only been able to start reading other people's thoughts just now. I wouldn't know you if it wasn't for Rob, but I feel richer for both having "met" both of you through these blogs. My thoughts are with you tonight. Sending you a big virtual hug and my deepest condolences.

Cat, I've held off the tears all day today....until I read your post. My sincerest condolences to you on the loss of your Bowlegged friend. As others have said, so many people feel this loss tonite. Not sure you bloggers realize the profound effect you have on absolute strangers through the seemingly simple act of publicly sharing your lives and thoughts this way. IMHO, this truly is a major loss in the world of blogs.

((Hugs)) I can't believe he's gone. Sending all good thoughts to his family and friends. This is a big loss to the blogosphere and beyond.

Cat... This sucks. He was a pain in the ass, but we loved him. I will see you soon, hang in there.

I can't believe this happened...take care Cat...

When I thought my tears had taken a break, I read your post and they start flowing again. Cherish all those good memories you have of Rob and know that we are all thinking of you. You were a good friend to Rob. ((hugs)) Cindi

Sure am sorry you lost a good & longtime friend Cat. You've known this man longer than I've been alive I think....I have you and everyone in my heart today. I'm sending you lots of love honey...take care.

Many of us will miss him, and our hearts go out to his family & 'real world' friends.

Sending big hugs your way, Cat.

For once, Cat, I am at a loss for words.

I'm glad I had a chance to meet Rob and get to know him...but you were a real friend who knew him for years and who stood by him through thick and thin. My condolences to you...and to Sam, Quinton, and "Mommie," the people Rob was closest with.

Rob was a True Original - and I am gonna miss him.

I am so sorry, Cat. I know that he loved you very much. Big hugs.

I'll miss him Joe, he was a friend and one of a kind.

Cat, My deepest condolences to you and his family. Life with out Acidman. This sucks! You are in my prayers Cat!

A damned shame, Cat. We'll miss old Snuffy.

Cat- I'm so sorry for your loss. Never a time was Acidman mentioned that I didn't hear your name linked with it. Take care.

We'll miss him too cat. Hope you get the chicken coop built. I was looking forward to that story.

I know that our meeting wasn't the best, but we have something in common: our love for "Bowleggs."

You knew him far longer than I did, so I'm praying for comfort for your heart. That's all I can do, Sir. God keep you.

Juliette (aka baldilocks)

Signing in here again so I can thank you Catfish, for sharing that music file that was posted over on another blog. Got a bit weepy listenin' to it.....was beautiful indeed. I know Rob wasn't religious, or so he said but I personally have always believed the saying that God created music so that one might pray without words. Rob seemed to have a real gift for writing but also guitar pickin' and singing as well. Not sure if he did one better than the other but I must say I was really moved by what I just heard! Thanks again for sharing that treasure.

Cartish, my deepest condolences on the loss of your friend Rob.

There are no words.

Rob was a man I will never forget. He was blessed to have a friend like you, Cat, and he was a great friend to more people than he could imagine. There is an old Merle Haggard song that makes me think of Rob, and part of it goes: "There's dirt roads and white lines and all kinds of stop signs, but I'll stand right here where I'm at, 'cause I wear my own kind of hat." A fearless original in a world of copycats. Rob will be missed so much.

Catfish,

We've never met before. I look forward to changing that soon, as my father (Jim at Parkway Rest Stop) speaks very, very highly of you.

I know my words will likely be of little comfort. What can one say to a man who has lost a friend of 30 years?

Nevertheless...I just wanted you to know that I'm thinking of you, sending prayers and wishing you well during, what must be, an incredibly difficult time.

Warmest regards, TJ

Thanks TJ, we both think the world of your dad. Robbie told me about ya'll having breakfast that morning. He said I would not believe Jim's daughter. He hsaid that you were very pretty and nice and you must have favored your Mama in looks. Thanks again for the kind words, Cat