Yeah abrasive was probably the wrong word, forthright, spoke his mind would be a better choice. I've just been reading his posts and laughing like a drain but also noting his care of members and answering questions along the way. I've just found a great post of his with a list of fake, coin and rope tobaccos he liked along with info on what time of day he liked to smoke them. I will post it once I find it again for prosperity.
Welcome to pmag! Where ya from?
I was active here before then and had many great conversations with him. I just recently started coming back on here and didn’t know he had passed. I’m thinking now of a few other names I haven’t seen since returning.
He was a bit like a stinky cheese. At first you wonder how people could like him/it and then you start enjoying having them around. And then you feel like they are unique and special.I’m terribly sorry for anyone who knew this man and called him a friend. He sounds like such a cool feller that I’m just as saddened I didn’t join this site early enough to have gotten to know the man as I am by his passing. I’m sure he will be sorely missed and I pray the good lord give all of you who knew him the strength and solace needed in a time like this. Especially his close friends and family. i always hate reading threads like this but I’m glad I had the opportunity to. Thanks for posting hoosierpipeguy.
He was abrasive for sure. It took a while to see why people liked him so much. But he was certainly abrasive. Worse things to be then that. I think he wasn't out of line and if he was I don't think he would have been widely loved.
Here is the real thing that made me comment here. I think he was nicer to that fellow then he should have been. I think I would have told him "people come here to eat not because they like you." and if given the chance after that "people don't like you they're just polite".
I haven't been back in this thread since its early days, but it got my attention and I was going to simply post "F____ him!" - but chickened out because I was afraid some might not understand, and I'd never met him, and didn't want to step on any toes. Then I just read this! Priceless.
That’s like when he was buying up all of the obsidian oil around 2021!
Your dad was one of the OGs on this forum when I joined. He was quick to share his wisdom, and quicker to spar verbally. He truly was a legend and is one of the fellas I miss most on here. I am sure it is still hard for you, but it is nice for us, who cares about him as a friend, to see his legacy carrying on with you and your siblings.
