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Margi
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A tribute to Bob Kipple
« on: Feb 21st, 2006, 5:20pm » |
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For those of you that didn't know Bob...
here is the day he brought us the Kip Scale...
http://www.clusterheadaches.com/wwwboard/messages/11825.html
his take on smoking whilst using O2 
http://www.clusterheadaches.com/wwwboard/messages/48795.html
he was also one of the first ones to cool his O2, as well (and taught the rest of us how to do it)
http://www.clusterheadaches.com/wwwboard/messages/58516.html
Now, if I could only find his post about the time a rottweiller fell in love with him, I'd be happy. That was definitely Kip's finest moment.
Barb? Linda? Donna? BobP? Jonny? BobG? Any of you know where or when that post was? I've just spent the last hour here searching... I'd sure love to read it again today.
Kip, we'll miss you so much. 
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Re: A tribute to Bob Kipple
« Reply #1 on: Feb 21st, 2006, 5:28pm » |
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Margi, thank you so much. That was very thoughtful of you to post all that.
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Re: A tribute to Bob Kipple
« Reply #3 on: Feb 21st, 2006, 6:34pm » |
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I say it gladly here to
I met Kip in Nashville in 2004 and those talks we had was really enlightening for me and Bente.
He had this way of telling stories that you just had to lissen and without any doubt in my mind that person had a aura around him that said respect
He sure was a special person in any meaning of that word
I was speacially proud to finally meet Mister "kipscale"in person
For sure i will miss him and his wice words a lot,and this is a great loss for all of us in Clusterville.
To you Judy i would like to take the oportunity to thank you for sharing him with us
Rest in peace Kip and be sure we will take care of all you have left us
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Re: A tribute to Bob Kipple
« Reply #4 on: Feb 21st, 2006, 7:27pm » |
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Re: A tribute to Bob Kipple
« Reply #5 on: Feb 21st, 2006, 7:48pm » |
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Very cool! Thanks for sharing those links...
Every time I read another post and other memories, I smile and laugh imagining him saying that stuff...and then more tears! Real smoke in the eyes.....
Miss him....
He sure did bring us some great ideas though!
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Re: A tribute to Bob Kipple
« Reply #6 on: Feb 21st, 2006, 9:21pm » |
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Here's the story the way I remember it... 
One evening while walking the beast, my dad noticed he had a presence following him. At first he was not that concerned, however the presence turned into a very large dog. As the dog got closer he saw that it was a rotweiler, who was a very friendly fellow. Still suffering with the beast, Dad politely patted the dog on the head and hoped that would send the dog on it's merry way... however the dog decided to knock him down and proceeded to hump him. Upon returning home somewhat shaken and disturbed, he told his loving wife about the attack... Her response was... "Oh honey I'll help you raise the puppies!" He was not amused at the time but since then it has brought a roar of laughter to all who hear it! Thanks to everyone who has posted and I hope this story brings you only tears of laughter! Janet
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Re: A tribute to Bob Kipple
« Reply #7 on: Feb 21st, 2006, 9:30pm » |
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Here is where OUCH started and KIP was there helping make our history.
Quote:Posted by Bob P (129.65.46.87) on July 23, 1999 at 17:03:11:
You guys all realize that Elaine, Barbara D., Kip and Todd are probably all over at drummer's house right about now. That's probably the largest gathering of clusterheads, all in the same place at the same time, that has ever taken place. They're making clusterhead history.
Pity any headaches that try to sneek in there. They've got over 100 years of experience there to fight it.
Way to go guys & gals!
Luv ya,
Bob P
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Re: A tribute to Bob Kipple
« Reply #8 on: Feb 21st, 2006, 9:33pm » |
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Nice find, Linda!! 
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Re: A tribute to Bob Kipple
« Reply #9 on: Feb 21st, 2006, 10:13pm » |
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Thanks Jonny but my eyes are now permanently crossed from "finding" it.
It was worth it though.
Linda
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Re: A tribute to Bob Kipple
« Reply #10 on: Feb 21st, 2006, 10:33pm » |
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Janet, nice to see your post. It's good that you are here with us. Hope you hang around for a L O N G time.
I remember that story from when Bob and Judy were here in Englewood, and he was laughing about it with Barb . They kept Nancy, me and the rest of the gang in stitches.
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Re: A tribute to Bob Kipple
« Reply #11 on: Feb 21st, 2006, 10:37pm » |
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Linda - Glad you found that post about the start of OUCH! Reading that makes me smile - who'd have thought we'd have many gatherings of so MANY clusterheads as the years go on! And how big all of this would have gotten and how many this site and we all have helped! Very very cool
Janet - Thanks for your post about the story!! Does bring about smiles I hope you know you're welcome here as a lifetime CH family member!
Hugz,
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Re: A tribute to Bob Kipple
« Reply #12 on: Feb 21st, 2006, 10:41pm » |
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Margi.......good thinking, girl. We need a tribute page like this. It does our hearts good to talk about the good times and things that we can share at a time like this.
I also think we need a special page for our loved cluster heads who need to be honored and remembered.
I have a couple of pictures to find and post too.
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Re: A tribute to Bob Kipple
« Reply #13 on: Feb 21st, 2006, 11:09pm » |
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He used to call me "short shit" whilst putting his arm around my shoulders.
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Re: A tribute to Bob Kipple
« Reply #14 on: Feb 21st, 2006, 11:12pm » |
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Ok, the thing I remember most is him constantly, and I mean CONSTANTLY telling me I was NOT old enough to drink alcohol!
The guy was relentless! 
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Re: A tribute to Bob Kipple
« Reply #15 on: Feb 21st, 2006, 11:22pm » |
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I haven't been posting lately because I can barely find words or keys to type them with, but ... I must respond to this sad news.
Met Bob a few times, but I remember best the first time in Las Vegas. I was just starting to go Chronic and was very scared. I sat with Bob and talked about it. Bob was honest and direct with me. He told me what lay ahead and without holding back facts I didn't want to hear, he did so with compassion and encouragement. It would be impossible to say in words just how much that conversation has helped me to this day, plus other talks at other Conventions.
I remember Bob and Judy at a dinner, Bob frustrated the waitress so much it was hilarious. Then Judy ordered a drink with a cinnamon stick in it ... and ate it!
She puckered up so much, but darned if she didn't eat the whole thing! They "bickered" at each other the whole dinner, but there was no doubt everyone could easily see the love between them and not help but fall in love with them as well.
Bob has been so much to so many of us here and now that we all mourn his loss, he will still live on in each of us he has touched so deeply.
My prayers for Judy and Janet as well, please feel some comfort in knowing his pain is now gone and feel proud to have Bob been with you as part of your family. I know he was so much to our family here and always will be.
God Bless,
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Re: A tribute to Bob Kipple
« Reply #16 on: Feb 22nd, 2006, 2:46am » |
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Donna, I will never forget the laughs Kip and Judy gave us in Englewood.. ..that was definetly my favorite time with them....GOD, I miss those days.....Kip, bro, you will truly be missed, my friend.....smiles,nancyc
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Re: A tribute to Bob Kipple
« Reply #17 on: Feb 22nd, 2006, 6:34am » |
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One of my favorite stories from Bob was no doubt the loving Rott, but I remember too he had posted years ago on the old board how one night he was taking the CH beast for a walk, and was in alot of pain and then he saw a sign on a telephone pole I believe it was, that said "Smile Fucker." It had struck him so funny that, even though he was in major pain, he couldn't help but laugh.
Thanks to everyone for posting links. Great memories.
Peace be with you now Bob,
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Re: A tribute to Bob Kipple
« Reply #18 on: Feb 22nd, 2006, 8:03am » |
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Bob Kipple was full of fun and he loved to mess with you.
The fist time I saw Kip was in NY. Drummer and I was waiting at the airport for him to get off his plane. When Kip got to me. He grabed me and kissed me, I blushed and Kip just laughted that Kip laugh of his. He told a story about it somewhere.
He was full of life and full of fun. His advice was GOLD.
His Frendship was wonderful.
I smile thinking of the good times. I smile thinking of him in Heaven. I am a selfish person. I cry because I will miss him. If I am lucky enough to make it to Heaven, when I go through those gates I will give him a big Kiss.
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Re: A tribute to Bob Kipple
« Reply #19 on: Feb 22nd, 2006, 8:16am » |
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Thanks to all you "old timers" for sharing, it has made Bob real for me,,it also shows others what the man meant to you. Again thank you for sharing..
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Re: A tribute to Bob Kipple
« Reply #20 on: Feb 22nd, 2006, 8:30am » |
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Margi....Thank you for starting this thread.
A bit more information..... I can tell you what happened to the puppies....
I first met Kip & Judy at the Englewood meet & greet. He told the Rott story. Judy was right there and added a few details. I laughed til I almost cried....all of us did. When he finished I asked about the puppies...what they looked like, etc. He laughed, called me a shit and then informed me that he couldn't tell me much...he'd had them shipped out of the country right after birth and hadn't even looked at them. He did say that they were all fine though....still living abroad....
Kip was a humble man. Sometimes he would go for long periods without posting. Someone would post an APB on him. A couple times I called and told him he needed to check in.....folks on the board were asking for him. He always acted so surprised. Once he said, "You're kidding...they are asking for me? Tell them we're fine and I'll be along with a post soon".
He taught me the 'cooled 02' trick. I swear it worked....kept Blake going one night. Jonny....you remember that night I'm sure...even if it was a long time ago.
Anyone who has stories about Kip.....please share them.
Kip was a dandy for sure...one of a kind. Bless his heart. We'll miss him terribly....
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Re: A tribute to Bob Kipple
« Reply #21 on: Feb 22nd, 2006, 9:34am » |
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He was even a poet
http://www.clusterheadaches.com/wwwboard/messages/79810.html
Quote:Posted by Bob Kipple (12.77.219.133) on February 25, 2001 at 04:33:58:
There is a lady from GA
That has a BD today
While she wont tell her age
She has the courage
To deal with the beast okay
Have a great one E.
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Quote:Title: Re: Da*m F*ckin Doctors, F*ck'em
Post by bobkip on Mar 9th, 2004, 3:16am
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Don't know which is worse, the clueless one that get the "deer in the headlights" look when you mention ch or the smartassed one that think they know all the answers and brush off any input a mere patient has. I've dealt with both and have found the "dith" types to be eduucateable, the smartass types hopeless.
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Re: A tribute to Bob Kipple
« Reply #22 on: Feb 22nd, 2006, 9:55am » |
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There is tons of things you could tell about Kip.
I am amazed about the aura of Respect that he had around him,almost as you could see it but definatly you felt it.
His wisdom will live around Clusterville forever
Not many in that cathegory i can tell you,but Kip was definatly one of them.
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Re: A tribute to Bob Kipple
« Reply #23 on: Feb 22nd, 2006, 9:58am » |
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Thanks to all of you for posting your memories of Bob. I wish I had had the opportunity to meet and get to know him. By your posts, I know I would have liked to have known him. I've never met him, but I miss him already.
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Re: A tribute to Bob Kipple
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~~~In this way Bob will Live on forever ~~~
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