Tuffie is truly an angel now

**Tuffies Son** · 08-10-2004, 12:44 PM

If the sizing didn't work for anyone, just PM me and I'll send a different copy.

**ImaginAsian** · 08-11-2004, 07:25 PM

your dad has never left us TS, he remains a fixture here in the forums and is forever an honarary moderator

his legacy lives through you!

**Tuffies Son** · 08-12-2004, 12:42 AM

Originally posted by Digital Junkie
your dad has never left us TS, he remains a fixture here in the forums and is forever an honarary moderator

his legacy lives through you!

That's very nice of you to say DJ. It is true that I would like to carry on for Dad. It is important to me, to do the best I can in that regard. I constantly run across little snippets of input into threads I'd never seen before. Things like that always give me a good feeling, from seeing the evolution of the Forum, and the parts Dad played in it.

We have a tight and stalwart group here. We have every reason to be proud of what we do, who we are, and the first-rate site we call home. We will keep on keepin' on, and we won't ever regret it.

Thanks Again, Bro Keep on spinnin'

Cheers, TS

**Furton** · 08-14-2004, 11:19 AM

Has it been that long already? TS, just remember the good times you had with him, I'm sure we all are at this moment, there were plenty of them.

**Tuffies Son** · 10-11-2004, 10:09 AM

Happy Birthday Daddy. I miss you more than words can tell.

**yomama** · 03-02-2005, 05:44 AM

Dear Tuff,
I dreamed about that time when we laughed our arses off! I know you are wanting to fix all of us. But, you having been here makes us think...miss you guy!
Sharon

**Tuffies Son** · 04-07-2005, 06:03 AM

Originally posted by whipat
Deep peace of the running wave to you.
Deep peace of the flowing air to you.
Deep peace of the quiet earth to you.
Deep peace of the shining stars to you.
Deep peace of the infinite peace to you.
adapted from - ancient gaelic runes

And to you as well, dear friend. Please give Dad a hug for me, and know that I will think of you often, remember you always, and miss you deeply. Sincerely, Bob Jr.

**easy-e** · 04-07-2005, 07:40 AM

Man, what lovely touching sentiments. I have a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye.

**[ GK ]** · 08-10-2005, 12:33 PM

Doesn't seem possible, but yesterday (Aug. 9th) makes two years since we lost Tuffie. Still missin' ya, my friend.

**Troy** · 08-10-2005, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by General_K
Doesn't seem possible, but yesterday (Aug. 9th) makes two years since we lost Tuffie. Still missin' ya, my friend.

Likewise.

He will always live in my memory.

**Ccarro63** · 08-11-2005, 09:45 AM

We all miss you Tuffie...

...although you live on, so strongly, through or hearts and prayers.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tuffies Son also, as this can be a tough time for all family as well. TS, what you've done in your fathers memory has been very honorable and I'm sure Tuffie is all smiles as he watches down on you.

--Ccarro63

**Night Rider** · 08-11-2005, 09:57 AM

Yup.

Hope ya ripping it up a good un up there Tuff.

Miss ya.

**Tuffies Son** · 08-12-2005, 05:04 AM

Thanks guys.

I sure do miss him. CC, thanks for the nice words, I'm proud and thankful to be able to crunch on for Dad and all the others. Thanks BBF

**Tuffies Son** · 10-12-2005, 05:21 AM

**Tuffies Son** · 08-09-2006, 06:59 PM

sorry about the quality of this old pic
...Dad & his Gibson Hummingbird from 1979

**Grogan** · 08-09-2006, 07:07 PM

Thanks Bob, nice pic from the good old days.

**Tuffies Son** · 08-09-2006, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by Grogan

Thanks Bob, nice pic from the good old days.

You're more than welcome buddy.

...really missing my Dad tonight, anyone got any personal experiences with Dad that they'd be willing to share?

**EvoDude** · 08-09-2006, 07:15 PM

I wasn't around here in the old days TS but I know how you're feeling. Cancer took Dad on 6th December 1984 and I still miss him.

**Tuffies Son** · 08-09-2006, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by EvoDude

I wasn't around here in the old days TS but I know how you're feeling. Cancer took Dad on 6th December 1984 and I still miss him.

keeps us close in some ways, yes? nobody knows better than us how to hate the dreaded cancer, and proudly attack it in the name of those who've gone, and also those who've beat the monster.

**EvoDude** · 08-09-2006, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by Tuffies Son

keeps us close in some ways, yes? nobody knows better than us how to hate the dreaded cancer, and proudly attack it in the name of those who've gone, and also those who've beat the monster.

You got it spot on there TS. The more we do to fight it the less it can take our loved ones from us.

**Troy** · 08-09-2006, 08:12 PM

I got to talk to Tuff once,on the phone.
He asked for my phone number,and I worried I wouldnt be able to hold up my end of the conversation.
Didnt take me long to realize I had nothing to worry about.

Tuff held up both ends, and was so easy to talk with.
Although I aint a phone kind of guy,that one call I will always cherish and never forget.

**Tuffies Son** · 08-09-2006, 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by Troy

I got to talk to Tuff once,on the phone.
He asked for my phone number,and I worried I wouldnt be able to hold up my end of the conversation.
Didnt take me long to realize I had nothing to worry about.

Tuff held up both ends, and was so easy to talk with.
Although I aint a phone kind of guy,that one call I will always cherish and never forget.

Cool...Thanks Troy

**~Jan~** · 08-09-2006, 08:32 PM

I think I told you my story here before but maybe not and if so I'll tell it again because it meant a lot to me.

I am sure it's nothing like what some of the peeps have here that could tell you that knew Tuff so well but it was still very special to me. I remember talking to DoctorMidnight one evening on the phone, can't really recall why but he was also talking to Tuff on the other line and I remember telling DM to tell Tuff hello for me. That next evening I got my first PM from Tuffie just because we exchanged a hello between DM. *grins*

He had written to me and said he was pleased to have gotten to say hello and that somehow he felt we knew each other although we had never exchanged a PM with each other. He just really made me feel special TS, it was all in what he said to me in that one PM. How he introduced himself and welcomed me to the forum and to send a PM to him anytime. *smiles*

I think that your Dad really had that in him, that he was always there to make someone's day a good one, and always brought a smile.

How great is that, to me that's what it's all about.

**Tuffies Son** · 08-09-2006, 08:36 PM

Originally Posted by Kiwi2022

I think I told you my story here before but maybe not and if so I'll tell it again because it meant a lot to me.

I am sure it's nothing like what some of the peeps have here that could tell you that knew Tuff so well but it was still very special to me. I remember talking to DoctorMidnight one evening on the phone, can't really recall why but he was also talking to Tuff on the other line and I remember telling DM to tell Tuff hello for me. That next evening I got my first PM from Tuffie just because we exchanged a hello between DM. *grins*

He had written to me and said he was pleased to have gotten to say hello and that somehow he felt we knew each other although we had never exchanged a PM with each other. He just really made me feel special TS, it was all in what he said to me in that one PM. How he introduced himself and welcomed me to the forum and to send a PM to him anytime. *smiles*

I think that your Dad really had that in him, that he was always there to make someone's day a good one, and always brought a smile.

How great is that, to me that's what it's all about.

Thanks St.Louis Sweets

...nice one

**mlangdn** · 08-09-2006, 09:14 PM

Thanks for the pic TS. I wish I had a great story. I know he was a big help to me when I first came to BBF. Always had a way with just a few words to bring laughter along.

**[ GK ]** · 08-10-2006, 10:42 AM

Hi TS,

Sorry I wasn't here yesterday, my friend. It doesn't seem possible that three years have gone by already.

I also was fortunate enough to speak to your dad on the telephone. He called to cheer me up while I was in the hospital three years ago, while dealing with cancer myself.

Knowing now the pain your dad must have suffered, it gives me great respect for how he always treated others. In the time we spent chatting, he never focused on his own illness. In his typical selfless way, his only concern at the time was to see to it that he made me laugh, which he did many times.

I recall a post made by DoctorMidnight over at PCQ&A after your dad's passing, saying that it was great to see all his friends from there and here coming together to remember him. Tuffie had a lot of friends, and I consider myself very fortunate to have been one of them.

We miss you, Tuffie!

**Ccarro63** · 08-15-2006, 03:47 PM

My memories of Tuff will always be slightly further in the past. While growing up my family spent every Christmas Eve at his house and celebrated as if it were Christmas morning. But, there was always something magical about the entire night. The overall experiance was simply astonishing and unforgetable. You see, if my siblings and I begged and pleaded, we would get the greatest Christmas present of all, the most unforgetable memory of Tuff playing and singing Christmas songs while gently strumming his guitar.
A wonderful sound. A sound that still impacts me everyday. A sound I try my hardest to duplicate each time I pick up my guitar, on Christmas Eve, and play the same songs for my children.

You are well missed Tuffie

**Adywebb** · 08-18-2006, 04:19 AM

Hi TS,

I didn't have the pleasure of getting to know your Dad - but from all the love and admiration I see around these forums whenever his name is mentioned I can see what a wonderful man he was.

I wish I had been around when he was to get know him myself

**Tuffies Son** · 08-18-2006, 10:32 AM

Thanks Ady, I wish you could have known him too.

**Tuffies Son** · 08-09-2010, 06:29 PM

Seven years gone but Never forgotten.

**Troy** · 08-09-2010, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by Tuffies Son

Seven years gone but Never forgotten.

You got that right, TS.
Your dad will always be in my sig for the kindness and joy he brought me and others.
I feel as if he took me under his wing when I arrived here at BBF. He was the most friendliest, and humorous stranger I have ever met.
The memories he gave us will last until we no longer exist.
Where ever you may be Tuff ,this ones to you bud.

**BitBender** · 08-09-2010, 09:01 PM

wow - seven years today - He has the company of one of my favorite and eldest cannines, departed this day, August 9th, 2010 at 14 years young. She was a sweet a soul as Tuff was. I hope she is there comforting him.

I was just missing Tuff the other day as I read some old threads.

**casca** · 08-10-2010, 12:18 AM

God Bless.

**Darcy** · 08-10-2010, 02:57 PM

he was sweet, kind, courageous, filled this place w/laughter, 'n' had a heart o' gold.

**Tuffies Son** · 08-10-2010, 05:24 PM

Thank you all very much for the nice and thoughtful words. Sorry to hear of your loss Bits...I'm sure she was a wonderful friend and companion.

**Tuffies Son** · 08-09-2011, 05:31 AM

8 years gone, and missed so much.

**Troy** · 08-09-2011, 05:57 AM

Seems like only yesterday that he was making us laugh.
Take care, TS.

**BitBender** · 08-09-2011, 07:53 AM

I hope he's playing in heavens band...

**Darcy** · 08-09-2011, 03:46 PM

Originally Posted by Troy

Seems like only yesterday that he was making us laugh.
Take care, TS.

so true, so true,,

**[ GK ]** · 08-09-2011, 07:57 PM

Doesn't seem like it has been 8 years already. Still miss Tuffie...

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