dp
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 3546
mojave desert, california
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Posted on Jan 12 2008 07:15 PM
kenposurf
I like the idea of putting together a selection of covers of DD tunes for him....I think it might be a problem to send him all the mp3's...when I wanted to send him an advance of our last cd via mp3's he told me that the files might be too large and his server (I believe) might not let them through. If someone here could burn the tracks to a cd we could mail to him. We would love to add a track as long as it's just the one copy for Dick and those involved. We have two studio tracks and several live tracks to pick from...
I too would like to contribute a DD tune to this if we decide to move ahead with it.
We would definitely need to create a a few CDs for Dick (and his family and entourage)...ship them out by mail.
-dp
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Dane_Brammage
Joined: Jun 14, 2006
Posts: 203
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Posted on Jan 13 2008 03:29 PM
I think this is a fantastic idea.
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Ron-Rhoades
Joined: Aug 19, 2006
Posts: 958
Kekaha, Kauai, Hawaii
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Posted on Jan 13 2008 04:22 PM
It's a great idea and The TakeOffs would be honored to be a part of this. We do "Surf Beat".
http://www.myspace.com/thetakeoffs
— The TakeOffs
"Kauai's Only All-Instrumental Surf Band"
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-TakeOffs/312866840587
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TFJ
Joined: Mar 04, 2006
Posts: 278
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Posted on Jan 13 2008 04:42 PM
be careful - he might sue to offset his medical expenses
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surfraptor
Joined: Dec 27, 2006
Posts: 336
near Amsterdam
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Posted on Jan 20 2008 10:59 AM
TFJ
be careful - he might sue to offset his medical expenses
he might...
but seriously any updates?
worryingly,
marco
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pyrobob
Joined: Apr 27, 2006
Posts: 251
Auburn, CA
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Posted on Jan 20 2008 11:02 AM
Check out the 'Get Well For DD' thread...
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surfraptor
Joined: Dec 27, 2006
Posts: 336
near Amsterdam
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Posted on Jan 20 2008 11:12 AM
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dragonfly
Joined: May 25, 2006
Posts: 134
Orange County
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Posted on Feb 02 2008 05:49 PM
UPDATE ON DICK DALE...
Dick is currently being effected by chemo, radiation and pain management slowing him way down. His pain has been unbearable requiring prescription medication so he can rest comfortably. Only 8 more treatments with chemo & radiation, then 6 weeks rest, then surgery to remove the tumor. He is not responding to email at this time and limiting the phone calls he answers. He is having trouble with concentration and very low energy, so he's catering to those needs. He is determined to remain upbeat and maintain a positive attitude despite all this. He told me he's as ok as he can be given the set of circumstances he's dealing with...PLEASE KEEP THE PRAYERS GOING... 
— I'm a lover not a fighter, a hugger not a handshaker and I take friendships very seriously...Love the life you live, live the life you love. 
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UnsteadyFreddie
Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 2979
Hell\'s Kitchen, NYC
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Posted on Feb 02 2008 06:29 PM
please pass along our individual and collective deep-felt good wishes
and a very, very very soft, spiritual hug
UNSTEADY FREDDIE
— http://www.facebook.com/unsteady.freddie
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dragonfly
Joined: May 25, 2006
Posts: 134
Orange County
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Posted on Feb 02 2008 06:42 PM
UnsteadyFreddie
please pass along our individual and collective deep-felt good wishes
and a very, very very soft, spiritual hug
UNSTEADY FREDDIE
I'll pass that along when I call Dick in a few days. It's been tough not talking to him or being with him everyday and wishing I could do something for him. I guess the best thing I can do is let him rest, be patient and pray...
A spiritual hug back to you my friend, I know this week has been a rough one...Take care and God bless...Linda
— I'm a lover not a fighter, a hugger not a handshaker and I take friendships very seriously...Love the life you live, live the life you love.
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UnsteadyFreddie
Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 2979
Hell\'s Kitchen, NYC
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Posted on Feb 03 2008 03:01 AM
Yes Linda, it has been a 'rough' week, as you say...
I am just walking in from my SURF-ROCK SHINDIG and the place was packed to the rafters
I mention this b/c I dedicated this evening's festivities to my first cousin Howard (10 years my senior), who died suddenly early this past week (the funeral was Thursday). What made the loss so much more horrific was that he passed away ONE YEAR TO THE DAY of the passing of his younger brother ROBERT (5 years my senior). Like my Aunt didn't have enough to grieve about, and then she loses her second son on the anniversary of the passing of her other son. Let me tell you....this has been intense pain for all of us...family, friends, his students (Howard was a scholar of many languages).
Thanks Linda for being there for me during the week as I struggled with this. It's 4 am in NYC (the last band finished playing at 315 am!), and I gotta get up in a few hours to make a train to Long Island to comfort my Aunt.
It's about showing up for life. And let me add this: I thank God for another day, straight out; and what is so wonderful is that if I put on some surf music, I feel so so so much better. Remarkable.
Peace/tranquility
UNSTEADY FREDDIE
— http://www.facebook.com/unsteady.freddie
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JakeDobner
Joined: Feb 26, 2006
Posts: 12159
Seattle
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Posted on Feb 03 2008 03:08 AM
dragonfly
UPDATE ON DICK DALE...
Dick is currently being effected by chemo, radiation and pain management slowing him way down. His pain has been unbearable requiring prescription medication so he can rest comfortably. Only 8 more treatments with chemo & radiation, then 6 weeks rest, then surgery to remove the tumor. He is not responding to email at this time and limiting the phone calls he answers. He is having trouble with concentration and very low energy, so he's catering to those needs. He is determined to remain upbeat and maintain a positive attitude despite all this. He told me he's as ok as he can be given the set of circumstances he's dealing with...PLEASE KEEP THE PRAYERS GOING...
...Poor guy. I bet they are giving him neulasta shots on top of all the awful stuff. Those destroyed me. I completely empathize with Dick right now. I couldn't get down the stairs at times. I ended up wearing a hole in the sheets on my bed. Kind of embarrassing.
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D22
Joined: Apr 20, 2006
Posts: 2054
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Posted on Feb 03 2008 10:51 AM
My sincerest condolences to you and your family Freddie.
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kenposurf
Joined: Feb 23, 2007
Posts: 1650
Santa Rosa, CA
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Posted on Feb 03 2008 02:09 PM
Freddie...my condolences...remember the good things...
— www.northofmalibu.com
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UnsteadyFreddie
Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 2979
Hell\'s Kitchen, NYC
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Posted on Feb 03 2008 05:38 PM
DGG, KENPOSURF (and Linda)
thx, bless U for that
just back from my Aunt's house
I cannot understand how she is able to stand up, let alone function at all
anyway, Superbowl Kickoff just underway
(Go Giants!)
thx y'all
UNSTEADY F.
— http://www.facebook.com/unsteady.freddie
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dragonfly
Joined: May 25, 2006
Posts: 134
Orange County
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Posted on Feb 07 2008 02:52 PM
Well Freddie and others I found my strength in my best buddy Dick's love for me and God giving me the ability to express myself thru poetry. I also realize my son Scotty gave his life for the good or the whole so that we may understand life on a greater scale. If a 22 year old can face death headon and accept it for what's it worth who are we to give up when things get rough. The way I look at it Scotty is not suffering nor in pain anymore. Doesn't mean I don't miss him terribly but I know he gave his all and continues to reach out to others from where he sits. Dick and Scotty taught me more about life and living it positively than any one else on the face of this earth. Although you never stop missing them and loving them in time you remember only the good times and the burden becomes a bit more managable. Being involved with surf music and those associated with it has been a tremendous help as well. Long live surf music and the wonderful souls who have befriended me.
As for Dick I talked to him Tues on his way home from chemo & radiation. He was trying desperately to get comfortable and laid down to ease the pain but wasn't having much luck. He did sound a bit better than the last time we spoke and is counting down the treatments he has left...He has 4 more to go till he rests and awaits the 6 weeks till surgery. As always he remains upbeat and positive but is still having trouble concentrating so he's not answering emails and limiting answering phone calls in order to get thru this.
— I'm a lover not a fighter, a hugger not a handshaker and I take friendships very seriously...Love the life you live, live the life you love.
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UnsteadyFreddie
Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 2979
Hell\'s Kitchen, NYC
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Posted on Feb 20 2008 06:11 AM
hey Linda
hope the Birthday Tribute show is a blast!
as I get ready to head to Texas, know that my spirit will be there for U
also, was wondering if U could update us on DICK's condition?
GODSPEED to the KING OF THE SURF GUITAR
peace, thxxxx
UNSTEADY FREDDIE
— http://www.facebook.com/unsteady.freddie
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planish
Joined: Jan 09, 2008
Posts: 473
Sackville, New Brunswick
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Posted on Aug 15 2008 03:21 PM
I just happened to surf by http://www.dickdale.com/ and noticed this update:
I want to personally thank all of you from my heart for your heartfelt thoughts, your prayers and your support with your letters and your calls.
It has been an interesting road of 6 weeks monday thru friday every day being hit with 3 jolts of radiation and chemotherapy.
I elected not take medicated drugs during this venture and the road of pain was an interesting one.
I then rested for 6 weeks to be ready for the operation and Dr. Gary Hoffman and his 2 fellow surgeons at Cedars of Sinai hospital in Beverly Hills, Ca. endured a 6 hour operation with me.
I have been healing since April 4, 2008 and I am now preparing for another testing before i go into the hospital September 5, 2008 for reconstructive surgery by Dr. Gary Hoffman.
You have asking in your letters and calls my status and i felt it was now time to share with you as you have shared with me.
I am still looking down at the grass and not looking up at the dirt.....ha
I will see you all in 2009
I thank you from the depths of my heart....
keep smiling
dick dale -- 8/13/2008
Sounds promising.
— I'm not a complete idiot. Some parts are missing.
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zak
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Posts: 2728
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Posted on Aug 15 2008 04:14 PM
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oestmann
Joined: Mar 06, 2008
Posts: 584
Adelaide
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Posted on Aug 15 2008 06:50 PM
Thanks for the update Planish and for bringing DD to our attention - and Zak - you are just a very naughty boy!
— Tim O
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