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Nathan's avatar

Love this story. Ever thought about writing children’s books based on your songs?

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Sandy Read Reiberg's avatar

Worth the throwback for SURE. One of your all-time greats, AND I have the CD!!! Thanks Bob.

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Robert  Basler's avatar

Wait. Is that your grandkids’ CD?

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Sandy Read Reiberg's avatar

Yes, but I am the proprietor.

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Anne-Marie Epp's avatar

You Baslers sound like some kind of ideal TV family--except you're real. Just reading about this memory lifts my spirits. This was a spoonful of life's secret sauce. Thank-you.

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Patrick's avatar

That just got better and better! You had The Dillards as your session musicians? A whole 'nother level, right there!

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Robert  Basler's avatar

Thanks, but to clarify, we had one past member of the Dillards - played banjo, guitar and bass for them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=la8VoIAEyxA

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Patrick's avatar

Still....Steve Cooley. A great name in bluegrass banjo picking. OK, a part time Dillard but a big name nonetheless.

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Robert  Basler's avatar

only the best for Pie in the Sky....

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Paul Mindus's avatar

Second read was even better than the first. Way to start a Thursday, Bob. Thank you!

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Robert  Basler's avatar

Thank you, Paul!

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Rita Jane Gabbett's avatar

Bravo! And amazing. And wonderful. It is no small wonder that Christopher grew to love language as much as you and became a successful screen writer.

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Robert  Basler's avatar

thank you, Janie...

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Rosemary Armao's avatar

I had no idea!! loved this episode of your past life!

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Robert  Basler's avatar

Thank you, Rosemary . Means a lot to me....

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