gorch Posted October 25, 2023 Posted October 25, 2023 @JohnnyB seemed not having posted for about three years. Anyone know what’s up with him? I remember him dealing with health issues.
cmatthes Posted October 26, 2023 Posted October 26, 2023 The Admin panel shows he hasn’t logged on here since December, 2020, but he’s been on social media if I recall.
Disturber Posted October 27, 2023 Posted October 27, 2023 JohnnyB knows stereo equipment, guitars and music. We need him back.
hamerhead Posted October 27, 2023 Posted October 27, 2023 Agreed. His recommendations were always spot-on. (My wife didn't like it but) I picked up more stereo gear from JB's say-so than any other source I can think of. COME BACK, JohnnyB!
specialk Posted October 27, 2023 Posted October 27, 2023 Not to mention the constant dollars tables are getting all wacko these days. Hope you are doing well, Mr. B.
mrjamiam Posted October 27, 2023 Posted October 27, 2023 11 hours ago, hamerhead said: ...I picked up more stereo gear from JB's say-so than any other source I can think of. COME BACK, JohnnyB! Ditto!
Jeff R Posted November 11, 2023 Posted November 11, 2023 I received an update from Ms. Johnny B this morning via Facebook ... today is John's 70th birthday. ----------------------- Hi Jeff - MrsButler here. MrB has had a pretty significant cognitive decline. There have been so many messages from friends and family for his birthday today, I'm going to see if he'll let me help him take a stab at posting something but it's kind of frustrating to find things he once mastered be so confusing. He loves loves loves all those pics of you and your kids. He remembers their names and the stories you told and sometimes it brings him to tears. Please know that even as some things change, you are still a cherished friend and continue to add comfort to his life. I'm grateful for that blessing. I'm still trying to figure out how to help him stay connected with the outside world but the using the computer isn't as simple as it used to be. If you could let the HFC know - not sure if you knew that was how he and I reconnected after a 24 year lapse. Again - profound gratitude here. But today's his birthday so we'll venture out for some BigBand tonight if he's up to it. Thank you again ~deb
mrjamiam Posted November 11, 2023 Posted November 11, 2023 Happy birthday, @JohnnyB! Have a great day and know that you are highly regarded here!
hamerhead Posted November 11, 2023 Posted November 11, 2023 Happy Birthday, JB! I vaguely remember the reconnecting story from some time ago. This place does it all!
cmatthes Posted November 11, 2023 Posted November 11, 2023 Happy Birthday to a guy who always knew how to help out, offer some sage advice and bring a smile around here!
BruceM Posted November 11, 2023 Posted November 11, 2023 Happy birthday, Johnny! I had the pleasure of meeting JB and a few of the other Seattle area crew in 2010 when I traveled out there. Good times, for sure! Let me see if I can find that pic of us posing with a bunch of cool Hamer guitars. I too always appreciated the gear recommendations. My stereo amplifier was bought after reading one of his reviews, and it's cranking now. Found the pic:
specialk Posted November 11, 2023 Posted November 11, 2023 Happy Birthday! And thank you for the update, Mrs, B and Jeff.
crunchee Posted November 11, 2023 Posted November 11, 2023 Happy birthday Johnny B! I was wondering if this post ever got his attention:
svl Posted November 11, 2023 Posted November 11, 2023 Happy birthday to a great guy who is sorely missed!
BubbaVO Posted November 11, 2023 Posted November 11, 2023 HBD to JB. Always so helpful with great advice.
Jimbilly Posted November 11, 2023 Posted November 11, 2023 Happy birthday John! Thanks for sharing your love of hi fi and wisdom with me! I've been to your place to listen to hi fi, next to you in the photo above if that helps ring any bells. I'm sure you'd appreciate the Harman Kardon 430 I'm cleaning up, and I still have those Sennheiser HD 580 headphones you scored for me.
gorch Posted November 13, 2023 Author Posted November 13, 2023 Happy Birthday JohnnyB! So said to hear the news. I too loved to learn from his stereo skills. The Silvertone amp in my house reminds me every day of a trustworthy trade around the globe, all the way from Seattle to Darmstadt, Germany. It is this forum and its warm members, like JohnnyB, who create stories that will always be remembered. All the best to JohnnyB.
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