Sunrise at the Ranch... sailors take warning...
Foto by Jorma Kaukonen
I got up yesterday morning and went out to walk Maverick The Big Dog and I was greeted by this most lovely sunrise! Back in the house I got to thinking about my dear friend Robert Lee back in Northern California. Robert is an amazing man. He has dealt with some measure of adversity in a most noble and productive way. He has always gotten things done. He and I worked together in my little wood shop some thirty years ago. We made stretching frames for a school that taught needle point work. On a much larger scale, Robert is an amazing luthier… an instrument builder to be reckoned with.
Robert Lee and his beloved hot rod.
Foto from Robert himself
When the fires swept Northern California some weeks back, they took everything from Robert and Sue except their lives, and the clothes on their back.
After the fire...
Foto from Robert himself
Obviously this tragedy of unimaginable proportions touched more people than I can count, but I know Robert and Sue and so I would like to do what little i can to help them rebuild their lives. Here is a link to their You Caring Page: https://www.youcaring.com/robleesuefairstevecrotty-978238
The storm is passed... and yet remains
Foto from Robert Lee himself
Their are lots of causes and humanity in need and we all do the best we can. Robert and Sue are my friends.
Just sayin’
Rock Them All Strong Tonight Jorma.
Going to see Acoustic Hot Tuna tonite at the City Winery in NYC. Can’t wait!
Going to see Acoustic Hot Tuna tonite at the City Winery in NYC. Can’t wait!
Donation made with the message “Jorma sent me”.
Jorma, it is the American way to return from these tragic things. I learned from Barbara the way we help each person in this country. It is very good to help your friends and others suffering from the fires.
Jorma, sorry to hearth news about your old friend.We have been hit by some real hard times weather wise through out our country. Family in Florida took a big hit, friends in Puerto Rico.And also now out in Sonoma county a beautiful part of California..
We will send a donation to help Bob Lee and his family out.
Thanks for sharing his story and giving us the link,,they are all in my prayers and meditations..
Hope to see you in few weeks when you roll into New York town..
regards to all, be well
BK
I’m in!
What a good friend you are Jorma.
…go I. Hope your friends are able to rebuild and thrive. I got burned out once. A very traumatic experience. Had a little more than the clothes on our backs, but not much. Rebuild and move on.
I feel so bad for your friend. At least they were ok. Just made my donation. And felt good helping a brother in trouble.