Chris "Lonewolf" Becker Honorary Rave 1/24/15 1-6 PM

[Emil]

Looking forward to hearing Emil's latest version of the RockScala

They do do rock very well but they are not a one trick pony
and I  think you'll be surprised how these big boxes handle the finer genres of music as well as how they can disappear into the room.

They sound nothing like the last time you were over

[goldlizsts]

Not too late to wish y'all Season's Greetings yet, and a happy and healthy new year, with this fine tune.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozVmO5LHJ2k&index=1&list=RDozVmO5LHJ2k

The artist is a Lindsey, but NOT Linsey Lohan (doesn't she look like Lohan when Lohan was younger?).

Shek

[Bob in St. Louis]

Merry Christmas fellas!
My heart skipped a beat when I saw the title of the thread. I feared the worst. 

I'd love to see some photos of the Rave, if y'all would be so kind.
Would be great for Chris to attend.

Happy health, happy holidays and happy new year to all!

Bob

[BobM]

Are you going to have another "award" if he shows up, aka SATFRAT?

[goldlizsts]

Are you going to have another "award" if he shows up, aka SATFRAT?

There was ONLY 1 such award ever given out, wasn't it?  

[Werd]

Why don't you guys do a Roast?

[satfrat]

Why don't you guys do a Roast?

 hahahaha,, The Roast of the Ghost Lonewolf. Unless Chris is there, I'd rather have have roast beef, roast pork, roast anything other than a ghost. 

Yep, just 1 Satfrat award and I retired from Rave after receiving it. Not because that was the pinnacle audio achievement mind you. I simply filed for bankruptcy, retired on a fixed income and just can't afford to do much of anything anymore.

But I have to hand it to Chris, while I still lurk & linger, he just up and cold turkeyed from the audio world, doesn't even answer emails. Chris has my respect both  before & after. I wish I could be there to pay my respects. Party on guys.

Cheers,
Robin

[Bob in St. Louis]

Looks like he's living up to his name, after all these years.

[Werd]

Just make a life size cardboard cut-out...  Actually its too bad he isn't answering emails and such for you guys.

[BobM]

Yeah, it's hard to believe that he went totally cold turkey, after being so involved with so many audiophiles and audio sites for so long.

Maybe he's lurking somewhere working on a new hobby?

Or maybe he just realized that he is retired, on a fixed income, and doesn't want the temptation to spend money that we present anymore.

[richidoo]

We all know that whatever he's doing, the music is still playing and he has enough gear and tunes to float him until the end of time. He has been sitting on the throne of "hifi final destination" for many years. His joy in this hobby was giving to others. His son says he's fine, that's all that matters to me. I miss him, of course, but I don't choose to feel abandoned, I prefer to believe he has found another way of giving to others that is more satisfying to him.

[Bob in St. Louis]

Those are awesome words Rich, very well said. 

[satfrat]

We all know that whatever he's doing, the music is still playing and he has enough gear and tunes to float him until the end of time. He has been sitting on the throne of "hifi final destination" for many years. His joy in this hobby was giving to others. His son says he's fine, that's all that matters to me. I miss him, of course, but I don't choose to feel abandoned, I prefer to believe he has found another way of giving to others that is more satisfying to him.

That's exactly how I feel. Thanks to his son, I know Chris is doing well in his new Pa digs and just because Chris has chosen another path, it doesn't change the kinda guy he is. I can't think of another dude that deserves an honorary Rave more than Chris, he's more than earned the honor IMHO. He's a friend forever,,,  

Cheers,
Robin

[Bob in St. Louis]

On one hand....you could say it was a classy move to just bow out, stage left, and not create some big drama thread that would have looked like a big pity party.

[Emil]

Lonewolf did drop by in typical Lonewolf fashion to wish us a Happy New Year.
http://www.audionervosa.com/index.php?topic=5326.msg67501;topicseen#msg67501

If I remember correctly, his wife had health issues which may have exacerbated. Priorities tend to change after something like that