I've "known" Bob for years and received this message this morning from a
mutual friend.

We've never met, but I've heard of you; I'm Bob Pastorio's wife. I have bad
news, and he asked me to pass the news along to you personally since he
considers you a friend.

Bob is very ill. Actually, he's dying. It started with some vague symptoms
in December and was finally diagnosed as metastatic cancer in February. He
started palliative chemotherapy two weeks ago, but the oncologist told us
yesterday that his liver was failing and sent him home to die. He has "days
to weeks" to live.

He wanted to tell you himself, but he's very weak at the moment.

He's not checking email or his mailing lists, and I've been dealing with a
lot of inquiries from his family, so I started a blog to keep everyone up to
date, http://bobs-amanuensis.livejournal.com.

It has more of the story, and I'll continue to update it until the end
and/or funeral.

He's doing all right under the circumstances. He's not in pain, and he has a
lot of emotional support from family and friends.

I've asked Matthew Hill to pass the news along to the FoodWine group. If
there are any other mailing lists that you and Bob share, I'd be grateful if
you'd pass the news to them. Bob isn't reading email or his mailing lists,
but I'm reading him the blog comments, if people want to leave a message.

Sorry to be the bearer of such news. Bob sends his best and says he's glad
he knew you.

Carol

On Mar 7, 10:50 am, \(no spam\)"
> wrote:
> I've "known" Bob for years and received this message this morning from a
> mutual friend.
>
> We've never met, but I've heard of you; I'm Bob Pastorio's wife. I have bad
> news, and he asked me to pass the news along to you personally since he
> considers you a friend.
>
> Bob is very ill. Actually, he's dying. It started with some vague symptoms
> in December and was finally diagnosed as metastatic cancer in February. He
> started palliative chemotherapy two weeks ago, but the oncologist told us
> yesterday that his liver was failing and sent him home to die. He has "days
> to weeks" to live.
>
> He wanted to tell you himself, but he's very weak at the moment.
>
> He's not checking email or his mailing lists, and I've been dealing with a
> lot of inquiries from his family, so I started a blog to keep everyone up to
> date,http://bobs-amanuensis.livejournal.com.
>
> It has more of the story, and I'll continue to update it until the end
> and/or funeral.
>
> He's doing all right under the circumstances. He's not in pain, and he has a
> lot of emotional support from family and friends.
>
> I've asked Matthew Hill to pass the news along to the FoodWine group. If
> there are any other mailing lists that you and Bob share, I'd be grateful if
> you'd pass the news to them. Bob isn't reading email or his mailing lists,
> but I'm reading him the blog comments, if people want to leave a message.
>
> Sorry to be the bearer of such news. Bob sends his best and says he's glad
> he knew you.
>
> Carol

I'm very sorry to hear this- my thoughts are with you.

On Mar 7, 10:50 am, \(no spam\)"
> wrote:
> I've "known" Bob for years and received this message this morning from a
> mutual friend.
>
> We've never met, but I've heard of you; I'm Bob Pastorio's wife. I have bad
> news, and he asked me to pass the news along to you personally since he
> considers you a friend.
>
> Bob is very ill. Actually, he's dying. It started with some vague symptoms
> in December and was finally diagnosed as metastatic cancer in February. He
> started palliative chemotherapy two weeks ago, but the oncologist told us
> yesterday that his liver was failing and sent him home to die. He has "days
> to weeks" to live.
>
> He wanted to tell you himself, but he's very weak at the moment.
>
> He's not checking email or his mailing lists, and I've been dealing with a
> lot of inquiries from his family, so I started a blog to keep everyone up to
> date,http://bobs-amanuensis.livejournal.com.
>
> It has more of the story, and I'll continue to update it until the end
> and/or funeral.
>
> He's doing all right under the circumstances. He's not in pain, and he has a
> lot of emotional support from family and friends.
>
> I've asked Matthew Hill to pass the news along to the FoodWine group. If
> there are any other mailing lists that you and Bob share, I'd be grateful if
> you'd pass the news to them. Bob isn't reading email or his mailing lists,
> but I'm reading him the blog comments, if people want to leave a message.
>
> Sorry to be the bearer of such news. Bob sends his best and says he's glad
> he knew you.

Oh this is such sad news. Pastorio hasn't posted for a while but he is
a long time poster to this ng. I'm so sorry.

Karen

> Sorry to be the bearer of such news. Bob sends his best and says he's glad
> he knew you.
>
> Carol

Gods this sucks... He is one of my favorite people. :-(

Please give him a hug for me, and thank him once again for his
friendship.

And say goodbye for me....... :-(

Thanks for letting us know.

Kat
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(no spam)" > wrote
in message ...
> I've "known" Bob for years and received this message this morning from a
> mutual friend.
>
> We've never met, but I've heard of you; I'm Bob Pastorio's wife. I have bad
> news, and he asked me to pass the news along to you personally since he
> considers you a friend.
>
> Bob is very ill. Actually, he's dying. It started with some vague symptoms in
> December and was finally diagnosed as metastatic cancer in February. He
> started palliative chemotherapy two weeks ago, but the oncologist told us
> yesterday that his liver was failing and sent him home to die. He has "days to
> weeks" to live.
>
> He wanted to tell you himself, but he's very weak at the moment.
>
> He's not checking email or his mailing lists, and I've been dealing with a lot
> of inquiries from his family, so I started a blog to keep everyone up to date,
> http://bobs-amanuensis.livejournal.com.
>
> It has more of the story, and I'll continue to update it until the end and/or
> funeral.
>
> He's doing all right under the circumstances. He's not in pain, and he has a
> lot of emotional support from family and friends.
>
> I've asked Matthew Hill to pass the news along to the FoodWine group. If there
> are any other mailing lists that you and Bob share, I'd be grateful if you'd
> pass the news to them. Bob isn't reading email or his mailing lists, but I'm
> reading him the blog comments, if people want to leave a message.
>
> Sorry to be the bearer of such news. Bob sends his best and says he's glad he
> knew you.
>
> Carol

Sad news :-(

Thanks for the information - we can only hope he finds some peace in his final
days.

Dimitri

\(no spam\)"
> wrote in
:

> I've "known" Bob for years and received this message this morning from
> a mutual friend.
>
> We've never met, but I've heard of you; I'm Bob Pastorio's wife. I
> have bad news, and he asked me to pass the news along to you
> personally since he considers you a friend.
>
> Bob is very ill. Actually, he's dying.


****er :-(


But it happens to all of us at sometime.



>It started with some vague
> symptoms in December and was finally diagnosed as metastatic cancer in
> February. He started palliative chemotherapy two weeks ago, but the
> oncologist told us yesterday that his liver was failing and sent him
> home to die. He has "days to weeks" to live.



That sucks.




>
> He wanted to tell you himself, but he's very weak at the moment.



Tell the old prick I said Gidday, and Goodbye.



>
> He's not checking email or his mailing lists, and I've been dealing
> with a lot of inquiries from his family, so I started a blog to keep
> everyone up to date, http://bobs-amanuensis.livejournal.com.
>
> It has more of the story, and I'll continue to update it until the end
> and/or funeral.
>
> He's doing all right under the circumstances. He's not in pain, and he
> has a lot of emotional support from family and friends.


BP and I had differences in the past, and who know's....... maybe his
vision was clouded by what he was going through.


But..... all that shit aside...........



I wish him a peaceful passing.



Live life like it's going to be the bloody last day you spend on earth.


Because one day, it will be.



C'ya on the other side Pastorio.


--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia



We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual
beings having a human experience.

- Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

(no spam)" >
wrote in message ...
> I've "known" Bob for years and received this message this morning from a
> mutual friend.
>
> We've never met, but I've heard of you; I'm Bob Pastorio's wife. I have
> bad news, and he asked me to pass the news along to you personally since
> he considers you a friend.
>
> Bob is very ill. Actually, he's dying. It started with some vague symptoms
> in December and was finally diagnosed as metastatic cancer in February. He
> started palliative chemotherapy two weeks ago, but the oncologist told us
> yesterday that his liver was failing and sent him home to die. He has
> "days to weeks" to live.
>
> He wanted to tell you himself, but he's very weak at the moment.
>
> He's not checking email or his mailing lists, and I've been dealing with a
> lot of inquiries from his family, so I started a blog to keep everyone up
> to date, http://bobs-amanuensis.livejournal.com.
>
> It has more of the story, and I'll continue to update it until the end
> and/or funeral.
>
> He's doing all right under the circumstances. He's not in pain, and he has
> a lot of emotional support from family and friends.
>
> I've asked Matthew Hill to pass the news along to the FoodWine group. If
> there are any other mailing lists that you and Bob share, I'd be grateful
> if you'd pass the news to them. Bob isn't reading email or his mailing
> lists, but I'm reading him the blog comments, if people want to leave a
> message.
>
> Sorry to be the bearer of such news. Bob sends his best and says he's glad
> he knew you.
>
> Carol
>
I've always enjoyed Bob's posts and will miss him here. I give him my best
wishes for a gentle journey.
Janet

On Wed, 7 Mar 2007 12:50:36 -0600, \(no
spam\)" > wrote:

>I've "known" Bob for years and received this message this morning from a
>mutual friend.
>
>We've never met, but I've heard of you; I'm Bob Pastorio's wife. I have bad
>news, and he asked me to pass the news along to you personally since he
>considers you a friend.
>
>Bob is very ill. Actually, he's dying. It started with some vague symptoms
>in December and was finally diagnosed as metastatic cancer in February. He
>started palliative chemotherapy two weeks ago, but the oncologist told us
>yesterday that his liver was failing and sent him home to die. He has "days
>to weeks" to live.
>
>He wanted to tell you himself, but he's very weak at the moment.
<snip>
>Sorry to be the bearer of such news. Bob sends his best and says he's glad
>he knew you.
>
>Carol

Dear Carol, I am beyond sad to hear this news. I have never
corresponded with your husband, but he's one of the people on this
newsgroup whose posts I always looked forward to. Such a funny and
talented man. Please give him my love and tell him I will keep him
close in my prayers. God's speed to you all.

TammyM

Oh, no.

****.

Serene

In article >,
Serene Vannoy > wrote:

> Oh, no.
>
> ****.
>
> Serene

That's about as eloquent as it gets for my real feelings...

Thanks for expressing that.

I really like Pastorio.
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Remove _ to validate e-mails.

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On Mar 7, 1:50?pm, \(no spam\)"
> wrote:
> I've "known" Bob for years and received this message this morning from a
> mutual friend.
>
> We've never met, but I've heard of you; I'm Bob Pastorio's wife. I have bad
> news, and he asked me to pass the news along to you personally since he
> considers you a friend.
>
> Bob is very ill. Actually, he's dying. It started with some vague symptoms
> in December and was finally diagnosed as metastatic cancer in February. He
> started palliative chemotherapy two weeks ago, but the oncologist told us
> yesterday that his liver was failing and sent him home to die. He has "days
> to weeks" to live.
>
> He wanted to tell you himself, but he's very weak at the moment.
>
> He's not checking email or his mailing lists, and I've been dealing with a
> lot of inquiries from his family, so I started a blog to keep everyone up to
> date,http://bobs-amanuensis.livejournal.com.
>
> It has more of the story, and I'll continue to update it until the end
> and/or funeral.
>
> He's doing all right under the circumstances. He's not in pain, and he has a
> lot of emotional support from family and friends.
>
> I've asked Matthew Hill to pass the news along to the FoodWine group. If
> there are any other mailing lists that you and Bob share, I'd be grateful if
> you'd pass the news to them. Bob isn't reading email or his mailing lists,
> but I'm reading him the blog comments, if people want to leave a message.
>
> Sorry to be the bearer of such news. Bob sends his best and says he's glad
> he knew you.
>
> Carol

I'm very sorry to hear this sad news. I had a feeling something was
amiss recently when I was goading him and saw no response. I feel the
machinations we exchanged enhanced his life in some small way,
otherwise he'd have ignored me. I will miss Bob Pastorio.

Sheldon

(no spam)" >
wrote

> Bob is very ill. Actually, he's dying. It started with some vague symptoms
> in December and was finally diagnosed as metastatic cancer in February. He
> started palliative chemotherapy two weeks ago, but the oncologist told us
> yesterday that his liver was failing and sent him home to die. He has
> "days to weeks" to live.

What a shock. I'm very sorry to hear this news.

nancy

In article .com>,
"Sheldon" > wrote:

> I'm very sorry to hear this sad news. I had a feeling something was
> amiss recently when I was goading him and saw no response. I feel the
> machinations we exchanged enhanced his life in some small way,
> otherwise he'd have ignored me. I will miss Bob Pastorio.
>
> Sheldon

Excellent perspective. :-)

With any luck, he'll feel good enough to at least come here and say
goodbye!

I hope he can feel up to it one last time.......
--
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(no spam) wrote:

>
> Sorry to be the bearer of such news. Bob sends his best and says he's glad
> he knew you.

So sad to hear this. Please say goodbye to him.

--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

On Mar 7, 12:50 pm, \(no spam\)"
> wrote:
> I've "known" Bob for years and received this message this morning from a
> mutual friend.
>
> We've never met, but I've heard of you; I'm Bob Pastorio's wife. I have bad
> news, and he asked me to pass the news along to you personally since he
> considers you a friend.
>
> Bob is very ill. Actually, he's dying. It started with some vague symptoms
> in December and was finally diagnosed as metastatic cancer in February. He
> started palliative chemotherapy two weeks ago, but the oncologist told us
> yesterday that his liver was failing and sent him home to die. He has "days
> to weeks" to live.
>
> He wanted to tell you himself, but he's very weak at the moment.
>
> He's not checking email or his mailing lists, and I've been dealing with a
> lot of inquiries from his family, so I started a blog to keep everyone up to
> date,http://bobs-amanuensis.livejournal.com.
>
> It has more of the story, and I'll continue to update it until the end
> and/or funeral.
>
> He's doing all right under the circumstances. He's not in pain, and he has a
> lot of emotional support from family and friends.
>
> I've asked Matthew Hill to pass the news along to the FoodWine group. If
> there are any other mailing lists that you and Bob share, I'd be grateful if
> you'd pass the news to them. Bob isn't reading email or his mailing lists,
> but I'm reading him the blog comments, if people want to leave a message.
>
> Sorry to be the bearer of such news. Bob sends his best and says he's glad
> he knew you.
>
> Carol


Thank you for letting us know; he is one of my favorite posters. I'm
sending fervent wishes for a painless journey for him, and strength
for you and your family.

N.

(no spam) wrote:

> Bob is very ill. Actually, he's dying. It started with some vague symptoms
> in December and was finally diagnosed as metastatic cancer in February. He
> started palliative chemotherapy two weeks ago, but the oncologist told us
> yesterday that his liver was failing and sent him home to die. He has "days
> to weeks" to live.
>

This is horrible news. Bob has been one of the most important figures
on the net for me for years. He was always generous with advice on
a huge range of issues. His depth of knowledge as well as his
generosity with it have been unique.

I actually have a script that runs every day and flags his usenet
posts so I don't miss them. That's how important his input has been
to me. He's been offline awhile, but I just thought he was on a trip
or something and was busy. This is terrible news.

> He's not checking email or his mailing lists, and I've been dealing with a
> lot of inquiries from his family, so I started a blog to keep everyone up to
> date, http://bobs-amanuensis.livejournal.com.

I'll be checking, and I'm not giving up. I'm going to keep up
hope that he becomes one of the miracle stories.

--
Reg

>> I've "known" Bob for years and received this message this morning from a
>> mutual friend.
>
> Thanks for passing along the message, Chris. At first I thought
> it was a bad joke - that the infamous cardiologist group had
> stooped to new lows.
>
> Unfortunately that doesn't seem to be the case.
>
> -sw

No Steve,

That is not the case and thanks to everyone for their kind words about this
sadness. Bob was very kind and supportive to me when a family member had to
undergo open surgery as he had the same experience.

It is my understanding that Bob's wife Carol is reading his email and blog
entries to him so if you would like to make an entry in his blog...

http://bobs-amanuensis.livejournal.com/


Chris in Pearland, TX

Omelet wrote:
> In article >,
> Serene Vannoy > wrote:
>
>
>>Oh, no.
>>
>>****.
>>
>>Serene
>
>
> That's about as eloquent as it gets for my real feelings...
>
> Thanks for expressing that.
>
> I really like Pastorio.

Ditto.

(no spam)" >
wrote in message ...
> I've "known" Bob for years and received this message this morning from a
> mutual friend.
>
> We've never met, but I've heard of you; I'm Bob Pastorio's wife. I have
> bad news, and he asked me to pass the news along to you personally since
> he considers you a friend.
>
> Bob is very ill. Actually, he's dying. It started with some vague symptoms
> in December and was finally diagnosed as metastatic cancer in February. He
> started palliative chemotherapy two weeks ago, but the oncologist told us
> yesterday that his liver was failing and sent him home to die. He has
> "days to weeks" to live.
>
> He wanted to tell you himself, but he's very weak at the moment.
>
> He's not checking email or his mailing lists, and I've been dealing with a
> lot of inquiries from his family, so I started a blog to keep everyone up
> to date, http://bobs-amanuensis.livejournal.com.
>
> It has more of the story, and I'll continue to update it until the end
> and/or funeral.
>
> He's doing all right under the circumstances. He's not in pain, and he has
> a lot of emotional support from family and friends.
>
> I've asked Matthew Hill to pass the news along to the FoodWine group. If
> there are any other mailing lists that you and Bob share, I'd be grateful
> if you'd pass the news to them. Bob isn't reading email or his mailing
> lists, but I'm reading him the blog comments, if people want to leave a
> message.
>
> Sorry to be the bearer of such news. Bob sends his best and says he's glad
> he knew you.
>
> Carol

I am saddened by the news and have missed him on here. I have always
enjoyed his posts and was impressed by his knowledge. He lives in the same
town where my husband grew up.

Dora

(no spam)" >
wrote in message ...
> I've "known" Bob for years and received this message this morning from a
> mutual friend.
>
> We've never met, but I've heard of you; I'm Bob Pastorio's wife. I have
> bad news, and he asked me to pass the news along to you personally since
> he considers you a friend.
>
> Bob is very ill. Actually, he's dying. It started with some vague symptoms
> in December and was finally diagnosed as metastatic cancer in February. He
> started palliative chemotherapy two weeks ago, but the oncologist told us
> yesterday that his liver was failing and sent him home to die. He has
> "days to weeks" to live.

Oh, this is so sad. I've read Bob's posts for years and learned so much from
him. He will be missed.

Thanks for letting us know, Chris.

Mary

"Serene Vannoy" > wrote in message
...
> Oh, no.
>
> ****.
>
> Serene

"Serene Vannoy" > wrote in message
...
> Oh, no.
>
> ****.
>
> Serene

What she said.

Felice

On Wed, 7 Mar 2007 15:54:46 -0500, "Felice Friese"
> wrote:

>
>"Serene Vannoy" > wrote in message
...
>> Oh, no.
>>
>> ****.
>>
>> Serene
>
>What she said.
>
>Felice
>

I don't know what to say. I am in shock.

So, ditto to what Serene and Felice said.

Christine

On 2007-03-07, (no spam) > wrote:

> Bob is very ill........

Ohmigod, this is so sad.

I've gotten into some real rows with you, Bob. You can be annoying,
cantankerous, and your penchant for arguing is downright exasperating.
But, you are never uninteresting. Smart, talented, funny, and an
entertaining writer, you always get my attention. Anyone who see's
himself with a chef's whip in one hand and a Winchester in the other
is my kind of people. Bob, if you hear this, I and many others here
on rfc are really going to miss you. It's been a pleasure knowing
you. Peace be with you.

notbob ...gettin' misty-eyed

If there are any of you who are on mailing lists or news groups, etc. where
Bob Pastorio participates, in could you please pass on the information that
I sent to RFC. I know he is in a writers group, but I don't know which one.

Much appreciated,

Chris in Pearland, TX

(no spam) wrote:
> I've "known" Bob for years and received this message this morning from a
> mutual friend.
>
> We've never met, but I've heard of you; I'm Bob Pastorio's wife. I have bad
> news, and he asked me to pass the news along to you personally since he
> considers you a friend.
>
> Bob is very ill. Actually, he's dying. It started with some vague symptoms
> in December and was finally diagnosed as metastatic cancer in February. He
> started palliative chemotherapy two weeks ago, but the oncologist told us
> yesterday that his liver was failing and sent him home to die. He has "days
> to weeks" to live.
>
> He wanted to tell you himself, but he's very weak at the moment.
>
> He's not checking email or his mailing lists, and I've been dealing with a
> lot of inquiries from his family, so I started a blog to keep everyone up to
> date, http://bobs-amanuensis.livejournal.com.
>
> It has more of the story, and I'll continue to update it until the end
> and/or funeral.
>
> He's doing all right under the circumstances. He's not in pain, and he has a
> lot of emotional support from family and friends.
>
> I've asked Matthew Hill to pass the news along to the FoodWine group. If
> there are any other mailing lists that you and Bob share, I'd be grateful if
> you'd pass the news to them. Bob isn't reading email or his mailing lists,
> but I'm reading him the blog comments, if people want to leave a message.
>
> Sorry to be the bearer of such news. Bob sends his best and says he's glad
> he knew you.
>
> Carol
>
>
I'm so shocked. I've read his postings and enjoyed his repartees with
alot of you. THis is so sad. Stay strong and keep the past mmemories in
your heart.

Melondy

In article >,
says...
> I've "known" Bob for years and received this message this morning from a
> mutual friend.
>
> We've never met, but I've heard of you; I'm Bob Pastorio's wife. I have bad
> news, and he asked me to pass the news along to you personally since he
> considers you a friend.
>
> Bob is very ill. Actually, he's dying.
>
<snipped>

Awful, what a shame. Bob could be a ****ant at times but he was one of
the best sources of advice and information here. I'll miss him.



--
Peter Aitken

"Serene Vannoy" > wrote in message
...
> Oh, no.
>
> ****.
>
> Serene

yeah.

In article >,
\(no spam\)"
> wrote:

> I've "known" Bob for years and received this message this morning from a
> mutual friend.
>
> We've never met, but I've heard of you; I'm Bob Pastorio's wife. I have bad
> news, and he asked me to pass the news along to you personally since he
> considers you a friend.
>
> Bob is very ill. Actually, he's dying.
(snip)
> Carol

Well, that's the shittiest piece of news that's come my way in a while.
Thanks for the info. I've almost stopped crying. Dammitall!
--
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http://jamlady.eboard.com
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/amytaylor

In article >,
\(no spam\)"
> wrote:

> If there are any of you who are on mailing lists or news groups, etc. where
> Bob Pastorio participates, in could you please pass on the information that
> I sent to RFC. I know he is in a writers group, but I don't know which one.
>
> Much appreciated,
>
> Chris in Pearland, TX

Chris, I posted your note to the food preserving group.
--
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http://jamlady.eboard.com
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/amytaylor

(no spam) wrote on 07 Mar 2007 in
rec.food.cooking

> I've "known" Bob for years and received this message this morning from
> a mutual friend.
>
> We've never met, but I've heard of you; I'm Bob Pastorio's wife. I
> have bad news, and he asked me to pass the news along to you
> personally since he considers you a friend.
>
> Bob is very ill. Actually, he's dying. It started with some vague
> symptoms in December and was finally diagnosed as metastatic cancer in
> February. He started palliative chemotherapy two weeks ago, but the
> oncologist told us yesterday that his liver was failing and sent him
> home to die. He has "days to weeks" to live.
>
> He wanted to tell you himself, but he's very weak at the moment.
>
> He's not checking email or his mailing lists, and I've been dealing
> with a lot of inquiries from his family, so I started a blog to keep
> everyone up to date, http://bobs-amanuensis.livejournal.com.
>
> It has more of the story, and I'll continue to update it until the end
> and/or funeral.
>
> He's doing all right under the circumstances. He's not in pain, and he
> has a lot of emotional support from family and friends.
>
> I've asked Matthew Hill to pass the news along to the FoodWine group.
> If there are any other mailing lists that you and Bob share, I'd be
> grateful if you'd pass the news to them. Bob isn't reading email or
> his mailing lists, but I'm reading him the blog comments, if people
> want to leave a message.
>
> Sorry to be the bearer of such news. Bob sends his best and says he's
> glad he knew you.
>
> Carol
>
>
>

He was loved and will be missed

On 2007-03-07, (no spam) > wrote:
> If there are any of you who are on mailing lists or news groups, etc. where
> Bob Pastorio participates, in could you please pass on the information that
> I sent to RFC. I know he is in a writers group, but I don't know which one.

Whew! He was an even more prolific poster than I. Here's a start if
anyone wants to help: http://tinyurl.com/2ky5gc

nb

> Chris, I posted your note to the food preserving group.
> --
> -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ

Many thanks Barb.

"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> \(no spam\)"
> > wrote:
>
>> I've "known" Bob for years and received this message this morning from a
>> mutual friend.
>>
>> We've never met, but I've heard of you; I'm Bob Pastorio's wife. I have
>> bad
>> news, and he asked me to pass the news along to you personally since he
>> considers you a friend.
>>
>> Bob is very ill. Actually, he's dying.
> (snip)
>> Carol
>
> Well, that's the shittiest piece of news that's come my way in a while.
> Thanks for the info. I've almost stopped crying. Dammitall!
> --
> -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
>

Bob will never be gone - I've got several recipes and conversations saved
and he'll be in the archives till we all go up in smoke. May your toast
always be crisp, Bob, God bless.
Edrena in Texas

I enjoy reading his posts and have learned a lot from them. I am very, very
sorry, to hear this news.

(no spam) wrote:

> I've "known" Bob for years and received this message this morning
> from a mutual friend.
>
> We've never met, but I've heard of you; I'm Bob Pastorio's wife. I
> have bad news, and he asked me to pass the news along to you
> personally since he considers you a friend.
>
> Bob is very ill. Actually, he's dying. It started with some vague
> symptoms in December and was finally diagnosed as metastatic cancer
> in February. He started palliative chemotherapy two weeks ago, but
> the oncologist told us yesterday that his liver was failing and sent
> him home to die. He has "days to weeks" to live.
>
> He wanted to tell you himself, but he's very weak at the moment.
>
> He's not checking email or his mailing lists, and I've been dealing
> with a lot of inquiries from his family, so I started a blog to keep
> everyone up to date, http://bobs-amanuensis.livejournal.com.
>
> It has more of the story, and I'll continue to update it until the
> end and/or funeral.
>
> He's doing all right under the circumstances. He's not in pain, and
> he has a lot of emotional support from family and friends.
>
> I've asked Matthew Hill to pass the news along to the FoodWine group.
> If there are any other mailing lists that you and Bob share, I'd be
> grateful if you'd pass the news to them. Bob isn't reading email or
> his mailing lists, but I'm reading him the blog comments, if people
> want to leave a message.
>
> Sorry to be the bearer of such news. Bob sends his best and says he's
> glad he knew you.
>
> Carol

Very sorry to hear that.

--
Dan Goodman
All political parties die at last of swallowing their own lies.
John Arbuthnot (1667-1735), Scottish writer, physician.
Journal http://dsgood.livejournal.com
future http://dangoodman.livejournal.com
Links http://del.icio.us/dsgood

(no spam)" wrote:
>
> I've "known" Bob for years and received this message this morning from a
> mutual friend.
>
> We've never met, but I've heard of you; I'm Bob Pastorio's wife. I have bad
> news, and he asked me to pass the news along to you personally since he
> considers you a friend.
>
> Bob is very ill. Actually, he's dying. It started with some vague symptoms
> in December and was finally diagnosed as metastatic cancer in February. He
> started palliative chemotherapy two weeks ago, but the oncologist told us
> yesterday that his liver was failing and sent him home to die. He has "days
> to weeks" to live.


I am really sorry to hear that. He has contributed a lot to the group and
always great input.














>
> He wanted to tell you himself, but he's very weak at the moment.
>
> He's not checking email or his mailing lists, and I've been dealing with a
> lot of inquiries from his family, so I started a blog to keep everyone up to
> date, http://bobs-amanuensis.livejournal.com.
>
> It has more of the story, and I'll continue to update it until the end
> and/or funeral.
>
> He's doing all right under the circumstances. He's not in pain, and he has a
> lot of emotional support from family and friends.
>
> I've asked Matthew Hill to pass the news along to the FoodWine group. If
> there are any other mailing lists that you and Bob share, I'd be grateful if
> you'd pass the news to them. Bob isn't reading email or his mailing lists,
> but I'm reading him the blog comments, if people want to leave a message.
>
> Sorry to be the bearer of such news. Bob sends his best and says he's glad
> he knew you.
>
> Carol

(no spam) >
wrote:

> Bob is very ill. Actually, he's dying.

This is very sad. Thanks for letting us know, Chris.

Victor

In article >,
\(no spam\)"
> wrote:

> Bob is very ill. Actually, he's dying. It started with some vague symptoms
> in December and was finally diagnosed as metastatic cancer in February. He
> started palliative chemotherapy two weeks ago, but the oncologist told us
> yesterday that his liver was failing and sent him home to die. He has "days
> to weeks" to live.

Damn. I am so sorry to hear this and wish there might be a turn-around.

Emma

(no spam) wrote:
> I've "known" Bob for years and received this message this morning from a
> mutual friend.
>
> We've never met, but I've heard of you; I'm Bob Pastorio's wife. I have bad
> news, and he asked me to pass the news along to you personally since he
> considers you a friend.
>
> Bob is very ill. Actually, he's dying. It started with some vague symptoms
> in December and was finally diagnosed as metastatic cancer in February. He
> started palliative chemotherapy two weeks ago, but the oncologist told us
> yesterday that his liver was failing and sent him home to die. He has "days
> to weeks" to live.
>
> He wanted to tell you himself, but he's very weak at the moment.
>
> He's not checking email or his mailing lists, and I've been dealing with a
> lot of inquiries from his family, so I started a blog to keep everyone up to
> date, http://bobs-amanuensis.livejournal.com.
>
> It has more of the story, and I'll continue to update it until the end
> and/or funeral.
>
> He's doing all right under the circumstances. He's not in pain, and he has a
> lot of emotional support from family and friends.
>
> I've asked Matthew Hill to pass the news along to the FoodWine group. If
> there are any other mailing lists that you and Bob share, I'd be grateful if
> you'd pass the news to them. Bob isn't reading email or his mailing lists,
> but I'm reading him the blog comments, if people want to leave a message.
>
> Sorry to be the bearer of such news. Bob sends his best and says he's glad
> he knew you.
>
> Carol
>
>
I always use Bob's recommendations for cooking a standing rib roast.
We've all are fortunate to know him.
Mickey