Comments for jeffrags.com http://jeffrags.com All-things Jeff Ragsdale! Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:59:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 Comment on In Memoriam: Marvin Zindler by Ken Robertson http://jeffrags.com/2007/07/30/in-memoriam-marvin-zindler/#comment-10088 Ken Robertson Thu, 29 May 2008 13:52:07 +0000 http://jeffrags.com/2007/07/30/in-memoriam-marvin-zindler/#comment-10088 Jeff, I am a local artist looking for photos of Marvin to use for a portrait. I've been talking to Dan, Marvin's son, for photos, and while he's sent me a few, they don't capture the Marvin I want to paint. I like the photo (2nd from right) that you use in your montage and wonder if you can provide the source of that image. Thanks, Kenny Jeff, I am a local artist looking for photos of Marvin to use for a portrait. I’ve been talking to Dan, Marvin’s son, for photos, and while he’s sent me a few, they don’t capture the Marvin I want to paint. I like the photo (2nd from right) that you use in your montage and wonder if you can provide the source of that image. Thanks, Kenny

]]> Comment on In Memoriam: Marvin Zindler by Jeff http://jeffrags.com/2007/07/30/in-memoriam-marvin-zindler/#comment-1048 Jeff Mon, 30 Jul 2007 15:33:38 +0000 http://jeffrags.com/2007/07/30/in-memoriam-marvin-zindler/#comment-1048 Channel 13 has set up a forum where you can send messages to Marvin's family at http://forums.go.com/abclocal/KTRK/forum?byThread=false&forumID=34&start=0. Here is what I wrote: Subject line: No slime, rats, or roaches where you are now, Marvin Marvin Zindler = the only bored person in heaven Oh my... The old Channel 13 crew is going bye-bye: first Ed retires, and now this. I knew this would come, but I still don't have to like it. I'm not Jewish, but I think it's safe to say your whole life, Marvin, was just one big, long mitzvah. I never got to meet you, but I wish I had. I remember watching you back in the late '70s when I was but a wee lad, and I wish I had watched more of you in later years. You trying to read the word "voila" -- ROTFLOL!!!! I remember my friends Arthur and Sue Hensley going to your 50th anniversary wedding parties year after year after year. I also remember you talking ever and anon about your beloved Gertrude. You were and are not just a Houston icon. You ARE Houston. And we will miss you more than words can say. Echoing Dave Ward tonight and at the end of every report you ever did: "Thank you, Marvin"! Jeff Ragsdale native Houstonian Message was edited by: jeffrags Posted: 7/29/07 11:59 PM http://forums.go.com/abclocal/KTRK/message?byThread=false&messageID=998902 As sick as he was and as old as he was, I am still in shock. Channel 13 without Marvin Zindler is just another TV station, now. Jeff Channel 13 has set up a forum where you can send messages to Marvin’s family at http://forums.go.com/abclocal/KTRK/forum?byThread=false&forumID=34&start=0.

Here is what I wrote:

Subject line: No slime, rats, or roaches where you are now, Marvin

Marvin Zindler = the only bored person in heaven

Oh my… The old Channel 13 crew is going bye-bye: first Ed retires, and now this. I knew this would come, but I still don’t have to like it.

I’m not Jewish, but I think it’s safe to say your whole life, Marvin, was just one big, long mitzvah. I never got to meet you, but I wish I had. I remember watching you back in the late ’70s when I was but a wee lad, and I wish I had watched more of you in later years. You trying to read the word “voila” — ROTFLOL!!!!

I remember my friends Arthur and Sue Hensley going to your 50th anniversary wedding parties year after year after year. I also remember you talking ever and anon about your beloved Gertrude.

You were and are not just a Houston icon. You ARE Houston.

And we will miss you more than words can say. Echoing Dave Ward tonight and at the end of every report you ever did: “Thank you, Marvin”!

Jeff Ragsdale
native Houstonian

Message was edited by: jeffrags
Posted: 7/29/07 11:59 PM

http://forums.go.com/abclocal/KTRK/message?byThread=false&messageID=998902

As sick as he was and as old as he was, I am still in shock. Channel 13 without Marvin Zindler is just another TV station, now.

Jeff

]]> Comment on Palmer choir Pilgrimage to Wells, England by Harry Potter and the Wells of Somerset at jeffrags.com http://jeffrags.com/2007/05/15/palmer-choir-pilgrimage-to-wells-england/#comment-1032 Harry Potter and the Wells of Somerset at jeffrags.com Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:56:32 +0000 http://jeffrags.com/2007/05/15/palmer-choir-pilgrimage-to-wells-england/#comment-1032 [...] a week for the music ministry of Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church, having completed a week-long choral residency at the Cathedral Church of St. Andrew in Wells, England - it was the second-best choir tour [...] […] a week for the music ministry of Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church, having completed a week-long choral residency at the Cathedral Church of St. Andrew in Wells, England - it was the second-best choir tour […]

]]> Comment on Off to England! Potter book 7 predictions by Jeff http://jeffrags.com/2007/07/13/off-to-england-potter-book-7-predictions/#comment-1005 Jeff Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:34:58 +0000 http://jeffrags.com/2007/07/13/off-to-england-potter-book-7-predictions/#comment-1005 <blockquote>I think Snape is doomed, and will turn out to be Dumbledore’s man in the end…</blockquote> Right on, Marion! Jeff

I think Snape is doomed, and will turn out to be Dumbledore’s man in the end…

Right on, Marion!

Jeff

]]> Comment on Off to England! Potter book 7 predictions by Edna http://jeffrags.com/2007/07/13/off-to-england-potter-book-7-predictions/#comment-983 Edna Mon, 16 Jul 2007 14:41:12 +0000 http://jeffrags.com/2007/07/13/off-to-england-potter-book-7-predictions/#comment-983 Hey Jeff! I like your predictions. Have a wonderful time in England. Edna (Stringfellow) Hey Jeff!
I like your predictions.
Have a wonderful time in England.

Edna (Stringfellow)

]]> Comment on Off to England! Potter book 7 predictions by Jeff http://jeffrags.com/2007/07/13/off-to-england-potter-book-7-predictions/#comment-949 Jeff Fri, 13 Jul 2007 19:31:56 +0000 http://jeffrags.com/2007/07/13/off-to-england-potter-book-7-predictions/#comment-949 How about this, Meka: Voldie's souless shell of a body being Avada Kedavraed by Wormtail! <strong>EDIT on 24 July:</strong> Umm... Maybe not. :-) Jeff How about this, Meka: Voldie’s souless shell of a body being Avada Kedavraed by Wormtail!

EDIT on 24 July: Umm… Maybe not. :-)

Jeff

]]> Comment on Off to England! Potter book 7 predictions by Jamesa "Meka" Larimer http://jeffrags.com/2007/07/13/off-to-england-potter-book-7-predictions/#comment-948 Jamesa "Meka" Larimer Fri, 13 Jul 2007 19:18:57 +0000 http://jeffrags.com/2007/07/13/off-to-england-potter-book-7-predictions/#comment-948 OMG...Voldemort living forever as a piece of soul-less soul (having been sucked out by dementors) I LOVE IT!! Wish I'd thought of it!!! OMG…Voldemort living forever as a piece of soul-less soul (having been sucked out by dementors) I LOVE IT!! Wish I’d thought of it!!!

]]> Comment on Off to England! Potter book 7 predictions by marion http://jeffrags.com/2007/07/13/off-to-england-potter-book-7-predictions/#comment-947 marion Fri, 13 Jul 2007 18:28:36 +0000 http://jeffrags.com/2007/07/13/off-to-england-potter-book-7-predictions/#comment-947 I think Snape is doomed, and will turn out to be Dumbledore's man in the end...otherwise, I agree with your larger points. Have a marvelous time in England! I think Snape is doomed, and will turn out to be Dumbledore’s man in the end…otherwise, I agree with your larger points. Have a marvelous time in England!

]]> Comment on Palmer choir Pilgrimage to Wells, England by Jeff http://jeffrags.com/2007/05/15/palmer-choir-pilgrimage-to-wells-england/#comment-945 Jeff Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:14:06 +0000 http://jeffrags.com/2007/05/15/palmer-choir-pilgrimage-to-wells-england/#comment-945 Thanks, Meka! It's going to be a great trip. Four-and-a-half hours before I leave for the airport. Jeff Thanks, Meka! It’s going to be a great trip.

Four-and-a-half hours before I leave for the airport.

Jeff

]]> Comment on Palmer choir Pilgrimage to Wells, England by Jamesa "Meka" Larimer http://jeffrags.com/2007/05/15/palmer-choir-pilgrimage-to-wells-england/#comment-940 Jamesa "Meka" Larimer Fri, 13 Jul 2007 10:43:20 +0000 http://jeffrags.com/2007/05/15/palmer-choir-pilgrimage-to-wells-england/#comment-940 Hey Jeff, hope y'all have a blast in England. Please don't forget to have a SAFE journey as well. Can't wait to hear all about it when you get back! lot's of love, Meka Hey Jeff, hope y’all have a blast in England. Please don’t forget to have a SAFE journey as well. Can’t wait to hear all about it when you get back!
lot’s of love, Meka

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