I regret to inform the METAR Board that Robert Chastain (notehound) died yesterday. He must have suffered terribly since he was reported to be in the ICU 25 days ago.
I am so sad to learn about this. Notehound was a wise and learned attorney who enjoyed teaching at the college level. He treasured the positive comments from his students who appreciated his caring nature.
Wendy
Thank you for letting us know, Wendy.
Thanks for letting us know. I have lost track how many others we have lost over the years. I remember Russ of the frog farm, who had a stroke after “black Friday” shopping and Trenchrat. Someone commented that Harmy passed some years ago.
Steve
As brief as it was I became friends with Robert. Truly a gentleman.
My condolences to his family and friends.
Notehound, a good Fool to dialog with, not that we agreed on much!
The Captain
I had many interesting and challenging debates with Notehound. We disagreed frequently, yet I got (and I hope reflected) a level of respect for the other’s opinion that is often unmatched on the internet.
It seems odd that you can be affected by the death of someone you never actually met, had a meal with, or even a conversation using mouth and ears - just keyboard - and yet feel the loss as though it was someone you passed on the street and waved to on your way to work each morning.
Thanks Notehound, for all the fish. Bon Voyage.
Notehound was a wonderful specimen of what once was called a gentleman. We talked investment, but had many side conversations on fine points of music, conducting, singing…
d fb
To the Hound - sorry to hear of your departure. We had a couple of discussions- not too many, not too few. Peace
HohumYNWA
I had known Robert for a while. He had long-term health problems.
I said briefly earlier but we were friends about 20 years ago. We had lost contact.
His Facebook page. He never did much with it but it pops up for me every now and then.
I get FB emails every now and then for birthdays for about 3 friends who’re no longer alive.
I actually like being reminded of them.
ralph