No words.  We'll miss you Paul.
 
John

That is very sad news.  
 After he bought one of my Rob Allen's a few years ago, we bantered back & forth, waxing eloquent on the virtues of Belgian bier - especially the oldest variant, lambic (Paul's family has some history as lambic brewers - & the term lambic is a variant of alembic how strangely appropriate a connection).
 
I have the Jefferson Campervan in storage in Amsterdam & had intended to drop in on Paul to share a lambic this July when I do a solo trip (sans wife & dog). I passed close to his home twice in the last year, and am now very sad that I didn't visit earlier, thinking there would always be a better time...

When the bottles are a-clanging, and there's one more after all have stopped, we'll know who has joined in for a cold one.  Godspeed Paul!
 
T

I am very sad to hear this news. Paul's spirit and sense of humor is so much part of the fabric of this little community. Peace & Love.

Is there any way to get messages to him or his family? I hope he and they all know how much love there is for him here and, I would imagine, everywhere!
 
In another day or two, allowing a little time for more of our friends to check in here, I plan to send the link for this thread to either the daughter I know, or a close mutual friend who is visiting Paul frequently. I'm not quite sure how, but I am confident they will do their best to convey our thoughts and compassion, to Paul, and his family.
 
For anyone who is especially close to Paul and suddenly finds themself without a way to get in touch, send me an email (preferably including your phone number). I don't particularly want to act as a filter, but as you all clearly appreciate, this is pretty overwhelming as it is, and in any case I certainly can't publish contact information here.

Although that most of us only know each other through this site only we are connected in a very special way.
And now we are going to lose one of our connections and it saddens me deeply.
My utmost sympathies to Pauls family.

What a sad, sad fate. This is such disheartening news. Paul will be in my thoughts.

Im so sad to hear about Pauls illness - my thoughts and prayers go out to him and his loved ones!
 
Have faith Paul - death is the greatest lie we are taught in the western world.
 
John.

Sad and terrible news....my heart goes out to Paul and his family.

paul is the Main man around here!..............i was wondering why he's been soo quiet!

Very sad news. I'll be praying for him and his family. The nylon stocking jokes will always be missed.
Mike

This is really sad news, my prayers go out to Paul and his entire family.  
 
OO

Bob, thanks for sharing this.  I'm speechless.  Paul and I have had several phone conversations and emails.  He's a great guy and a good friend.  I'll be banging my bottle in your name Brother!
 
Sam

Bob,
 
I am devestated, to say the least, to hear this about such an icon to this club. Our prayers go out to Paul and his family. I'm glad I had the chance to meet Paul at the gathering last March, the humor and joy he brings to his postings is but a small part of what he is like in person.
 
Ken

Paul's posts about the stockings are what I remember most about this place after I had just joined.  
 
It's just not right....