Some of the eulogies to St.Robo at the CCCafe. zg
--- In [email protected], zengrifter wrote:
Rob and I both started frequenting the CCCafe in '99 when there was very little traffic, and we hit it off famously. Our relationship took a nosedive in 2002 when my racketeering conviction became public (see ZG Interview http://cardcounter.com/Interview_Zen_Grifter.htm (Archive copy)), and our feuding became equally famous. Whether we were cooperating or fighting Rob and I always enjoyed much passion in the interaction.
While I was away at federal prison camp, Rob inquired if he could do anything for me, and he assisted my ex-wife with a matter that was important to her.
When I returned to society Rob once again wanted to know if he could do anything for me, even while we publicly resumed our feud.
In the final analysis, Rob was my fan, and I was his. I would rather have him here to feud with than not at all.
Godspeed, St.Robo! zg
--- In [email protected], leptokurtotic wrote:
I know he is in a better place now. My condolences to his family.
Farewell to a genuine gentleman and friend.
LK
--- In [email protected], Colin Ross wrote:
> When I read the email yesterday, I was shocked as every one was (
I left it till today, till John had checked the info ) Rob made the
operation sound as if it was just a normal run of the mill one, and
he would be ok in a few weeks, but sadly the fickle hand of fate
delt Rob his last hand, I like a few people in this group, have
never met Rob in person, but over the past year or so, have come to
regard him as a friend. He was always ready to help others cc or not
( like me ) and I feel was a true genuine gentleman and will be
sadly missed, and they will be a BIG hole left in this forum
>
> I hope the blackjack gods are looking after you Rob
--- In [email protected], ted_forrester wrote:
> This is terribly sad. I, too, have never met Rob in person, but
over
> the past few years have come to regard him as a friend. He was
> always ready to help others and never seemed to lose his
infectious,
> positive outlook on life (and the afterlife).
>
> When I first joined the CCCafe, I was going through difficult
times.
> The kind welcome I received, and the encouraging atmosphere I
found
> here, have always meant a great deal to me. Rob was one of the
main
> people responsible for that and I will never forget it. I miss him
> already.
>
> Ted
>
> --- In [email protected], "Sisyphus wrote:
> >
> > I remember the first time I made a post here, lamenting my
> misfortune at the tables.
> >
> > Rob`s response:
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Dear Silly Phyllis, or Phallus,
> >
> > Whatever!
> >
> > Such words that spring forth from thine eloquent
> > tongue, there must be a place for you writing scripts for
> > highschool plays somewhere. Dare I say, "I'd give my kingdom
> > for an income"? But I shant! As the wise sucking
> > creature has issued forth (sorry AP..grin) I shall seek my
> > means in less than high places for a steadiness of
> > income, not to be tossed as if at sea by the will of
> > those treacherous cards. I shall not allow fate to
> > issue me the dead mans hand, and chose to take hold of
> > my finances as a lustful rouge grasps his lovers
> > hair, clutching it violently as he issues forth his
> > seed (oh brother!)...
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > This was almost 4 years ago ... I`m chuckling now reading it. He
> was
> > a character, and a renegade saint. In practice, I`m not sure I
> ever
> > felt entirely comfortable with some of his views, but that never
> > bothered Rob in the slightest.
> >
> > He spoke his truth, and reached out to anyone who might need
help.
> In
> > Reno, during some tough times, quick as a whip ... a signed copy
> of
> > his book was sent to my residence, accompanied by some valuable
> info.
> > A short while later, and 5K richer, I have Rob to thank for
> keeping
> > me afloat.
> >
> > I am one of many people quietly helped by Rob.
> >
> > Light years ahead of the greater BJ community, playing with
> > advantages never dreamed possible by previous generations, his
> > passing is a loss to us all.
> >
> > We`ll miss you Rob.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> > Syph
--- In [email protected], zengrifter wrote:
Rob and I both started frequenting the CCCafe in '99 when there was very little traffic, and we hit it off famously. Our relationship took a nosedive in 2002 when my racketeering conviction became public (see ZG Interview http://cardcounter.com/Interview_Zen_Grifter.htm (Archive copy)), and our feuding became equally famous. Whether we were cooperating or fighting Rob and I always enjoyed much passion in the interaction.
While I was away at federal prison camp, Rob inquired if he could do anything for me, and he assisted my ex-wife with a matter that was important to her.
When I returned to society Rob once again wanted to know if he could do anything for me, even while we publicly resumed our feud.
In the final analysis, Rob was my fan, and I was his. I would rather have him here to feud with than not at all.
Godspeed, St.Robo! zg
--- In [email protected], leptokurtotic wrote:
I know he is in a better place now. My condolences to his family.
Farewell to a genuine gentleman and friend.
LK
--- In [email protected], Colin Ross wrote:
> When I read the email yesterday, I was shocked as every one was (
I left it till today, till John had checked the info ) Rob made the
operation sound as if it was just a normal run of the mill one, and
he would be ok in a few weeks, but sadly the fickle hand of fate
delt Rob his last hand, I like a few people in this group, have
never met Rob in person, but over the past year or so, have come to
regard him as a friend. He was always ready to help others cc or not
( like me ) and I feel was a true genuine gentleman and will be
sadly missed, and they will be a BIG hole left in this forum
>
> I hope the blackjack gods are looking after you Rob
--- In [email protected], ted_forrester wrote:
> This is terribly sad. I, too, have never met Rob in person, but
over
> the past few years have come to regard him as a friend. He was
> always ready to help others and never seemed to lose his
infectious,
> positive outlook on life (and the afterlife).
>
> When I first joined the CCCafe, I was going through difficult
times.
> The kind welcome I received, and the encouraging atmosphere I
found
> here, have always meant a great deal to me. Rob was one of the
main
> people responsible for that and I will never forget it. I miss him
> already.
>
> Ted
>
> --- In [email protected], "Sisyphus wrote:
> >
> > I remember the first time I made a post here, lamenting my
> misfortune at the tables.
> >
> > Rob`s response:
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > Dear Silly Phyllis, or Phallus,
> >
> > Whatever!
> >
> > Such words that spring forth from thine eloquent
> > tongue, there must be a place for you writing scripts for
> > highschool plays somewhere. Dare I say, "I'd give my kingdom
> > for an income"? But I shant! As the wise sucking
> > creature has issued forth (sorry AP..grin) I shall seek my
> > means in less than high places for a steadiness of
> > income, not to be tossed as if at sea by the will of
> > those treacherous cards. I shall not allow fate to
> > issue me the dead mans hand, and chose to take hold of
> > my finances as a lustful rouge grasps his lovers
> > hair, clutching it violently as he issues forth his
> > seed (oh brother!)...
> >
> > ----------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > This was almost 4 years ago ... I`m chuckling now reading it. He
> was
> > a character, and a renegade saint. In practice, I`m not sure I
> ever
> > felt entirely comfortable with some of his views, but that never
> > bothered Rob in the slightest.
> >
> > He spoke his truth, and reached out to anyone who might need
help.
> In
> > Reno, during some tough times, quick as a whip ... a signed copy
> of
> > his book was sent to my residence, accompanied by some valuable
> info.
> > A short while later, and 5K richer, I have Rob to thank for
> keeping
> > me afloat.
> >
> > I am one of many people quietly helped by Rob.
> >
> > Light years ahead of the greater BJ community, playing with
> > advantages never dreamed possible by previous generations, his
> > passing is a loss to us all.
> >
> > We`ll miss you Rob.
> >
> > Sincerely,
> > Syph