Author Topic: Art Bell Quits Coast (Read 527314 times)

MV · « **Reply #3600 on:** January 28, 2012, 04:34:33 PM »

Quote from: Silent on January 24, 2012, 11:08:01 PM

Plus he sounds like Artie Ziff from The Simpsons so that's fun.

lol

Archivist1947 · « **Reply #3601 on:** February 01, 2012, 02:37:44 PM »

Just found this:
http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?327086-From-Art-Bell-W6OBB&s=7836fdce346797c042896cc54d27592c

I am not sure has this been posted previously. Well, he wrote it pretty explicitly there - he retired

McPhallus · « **Reply #3602 on:** February 01, 2012, 04:17:21 PM »

Perhaps this will finally end all the speculation. Show's over, folks! Time to enjoy the memories.

Quote from: Archivist1947 on February 01, 2012, 02:37:44 PM

Just found this:
http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?327086-From-Art-Bell-W6OBB&s=7836fdce346797c042896cc54d27592c

I am not sure has this been posted previously. Well, he wrote it pretty explicitly there - he retired

Eddie Coyle · « **Reply #3603 on:** February 01, 2012, 04:41:17 PM »

Quote from: Archivist1947 on February 01, 2012, 02:37:44 PM

Just found this:
http://forums.qrz.com/showthread.php?327086-From-Art-Bell-W6OBB&s=7836fdce346797c042896cc54d27592c

I am not sure has this been posted previously. Well, he wrote it pretty explicitly there - he retired

Good find. Don't think the Panglosses will change their outlook however. But it confirms what's been fairly obvious. Pretty amusing how he's issued "big announcements" on Facebook...yet this development seemed to slip his mind.

jazmunda · « **Reply #3604 on:** February 01, 2012, 05:47:35 PM »

Quote from: Eddie Coyle on February 01, 2012, 04:41:17 PM

Good find. Don't think the Panglosses will change their outlook however. But it confirms what's been fairly obvious. Pretty amusing how he's issued "big announcements" on Facebook...yet this development seemed to slip his mind.

Interesting. This seems pretty conclusive. I believe there may have been something in the pipeline with all of Art's "stay tuned" messages but his silence (Facebook) of late speaks volumes and perhaps his "deal" fell through.

In any event, I think we can finally put this thread to rest. It was fun while it lasted but off late it has been dying a slow and painful death. Best to put it out of it's misery and put it down.

Click, click, BOOM.

BobGrau · « **Reply #3605 on:** February 01, 2012, 06:12:32 PM »

Quote from: jazmunda on February 01, 2012, 05:47:35 PM

Interesting. This seems pretty conclusive. I believe there may have been something in the pipeline with all of Art's "stay tuned" messages but his silence (Facebook) of late speaks volumes and perhaps his "deal" fell through.

In any event, I think we can finally put this thread to rest. It was fun while it lasted but off late it has been dying a slow and painful death. Best to put it out of it's misery and put it down.

Click, click, BOOM.

Maybe noory could put us all on his friday prayer list?

BobGrau · « **Reply #3606 on:** February 01, 2012, 06:28:05 PM »

OK Mr Art Bell, how about this: We here at CoastGab miss you on the radio but obviously try to respect your decision to retire. But if you're still into ham presumably you still like to chat, and I'd like to rather presumptiously invite you on CoastGab's behalf to join this forum under your own name. Your old audience misses you, and we can't all eavesdrop on your ham chats.
(I'd imagine there must be ways to confirm it's the real Art and not one of the many 'complex' people one finds on the internet)

We'll try to resist tricking you into admitting noory sucks, of course.

PS I'm a little drunk right now.

Avi · « **Reply #3607 on:** February 01, 2012, 08:55:12 PM »

Quote from: BobGrau on February 01, 2012, 06:12:32 PM

Maybe noory could put us all on his friday prayer list?

Ha! Ha! BobGrau funny.

Quote from: BobGrau on February 01, 2012, 06:28:05 PM

PS I'm a little drunk right now.

You know, BobGrau, your substance abuse is starting to worry me. First, the acid, then "a few lines" with a friend, and now, you're a little drunk. I think an intervention is in order. People shouldn't be allowed to have so much fun.

Scully · « **Reply #3608 on:** February 02, 2012, 12:42:41 AM »

Art's wife Airyn has confirmed this with an online friend of mine. Art is retired for good. (For now.)

Morgus · « **Reply #3609 on:** February 02, 2012, 01:33:32 AM »

Quote from: Scully on February 02, 2012, 12:42:41 AM

Art's wife Airyn has confirmed this with an online friend of mine. Art is retired for good. (For now.)

many of us have believed that for a long time now.
but a few like Fort Rock will continue to disbelieve and point to his many past "retirements"

HorrorReporter · « **Reply #3610 on:** February 02, 2012, 08:21:47 AM »

This sure is a thread killer isn't it.. Presumable that we all knew this and just have to accept it.. But it's hard. Too bad it's not 2002 still

11angeleyes11 · « **Reply #3611 on:** February 02, 2012, 08:56:41 AM »

I have good math skills, but there have been a lot of "for nows" in Mr. Bell's retirement plans, and I can't count them accurately.

ourobouros2k2 · « **Reply #3612 on:** February 02, 2012, 10:01:23 AM »

It's dead Jim. Even though I am an eternal optimist, I have taken this fact to heart. I believe he was trying to gain traction for something last year, but it is obviously not going to happen and he accepts it.

MV · « **Reply #3613 on:** February 02, 2012, 01:28:55 PM »

Quote from: ourobouros2k2 on February 02, 2012, 10:01:23 AM

I believe he was trying to gain traction for something last year...

to me, even THAT seems unlikely... but who knows.

Art Bell · « **Reply #3614 on:** February 02, 2012, 11:13:54 PM »

Hi there,
I thought it would be ok to stop in here and say hi from the High Desert! I have had so many people
send me links in email that refer to a post on this site. All is well with the Bell Family and we are
doing just fine in Pahrump.

As far as Retirement is concerned it has been great having time with my Family and my Hobby. I have
learned to "never say never" but I am enjoying life.

If any of you are Hams please feel free to join us on Echolink at W6OBB-L

I would be happy to try and answer any reasonable questions any of you may have.

Art

HAL 9000 · « **Reply #3615 on:** February 03, 2012, 12:15:32 AM »

Quote from: Art Bell on February 02, 2012, 11:13:54 PM

Hi there,
I thought it would be ok to stop in here and say hi from the High Desert! I have had so many people
send me links in email that refer to a post on this site. All is well with the Bell Family and we are
doing just fine in Pahrump.

As far as Retirement is concerned it has been great having time with my Family and my Hobby. I have
learned to "never say never" but I am enjoying life.

If any of you are Hams please feel free to join us on Echolink at W6OBB-L

I would be happy to try and answer any reasonable questions any of you may have.

Art

Pardon my skepticism, but since I don't have access to your IP address (only our beloved leader, Kim Jong Vandeven knows that), I can't confirm if it's even plausible that you are who you say you are. However, my skepticism would be greatly lessened if you could provide me with a piece of information that only a very few would know - bolstering your claim.

I know Richard C. Hoaxland's AOL AIM (instant messenger) screenname (buddy). Send me his screenname via PM, and I'll be a believer.

BobGrau · « **Reply #3616 on:** February 03, 2012, 06:09:10 AM »

Quote from: Art Bell on February 02, 2012, 11:13:54 PM

Hi there,
I thought it would be ok to stop in here and say hi from the High Desert! I have had so many people
send me links in email that refer to a post on this site. All is well with the Bell Family and we are
doing just fine in Pahrump.

As far as Retirement is concerned it has been great having time with my Family and my Hobby. I have
learned to "never say never" but I am enjoying life.

If any of you are Hams please feel free to join us on Echolink at W6OBB-L

I would be happy to try and answer any reasonable questions any of you may have.

Art

I WANT TO BELIEVE

Agent : Orange · « **Reply #3617 on:** February 03, 2012, 07:31:30 AM »

Quote from: Art Bell on February 02, 2012, 11:13:54 PM

Hi there,
I thought it would be ok to stop in here and say hi from the High Desert! I have had so many people
send me links in email that refer to a post on this site. All is well with the Bell Family and we are
doing just fine in Pahrump.

As far as Retirement is concerned it has been great having time with my Family and my Hobby. I have
learned to "never say never" but I am enjoying life.

If any of you are Hams please feel free to join us on Echolink at W6OBB-L

I would be happy to try and answer any reasonable questions any of you may have.

Art

Welcome to the board!

I really do hope you are who you say you are...

MV · « **Reply #3618 on:** February 03, 2012, 09:04:33 AM »

the email address used to register the "art bell" account is knye@knye.com, but our system does no email verification, so i have no way of knowing if that's accurate. i'll send an email to that address and inquire. however, the ip address used belongs to a company called air-internet located in pahrump, nv, so that seems pretty solid.

MV · « **Reply #3619 on:** February 03, 2012, 09:08:21 AM »

i've sent an email to knye@knye.com to ask if it was really art. i wonder why he uses that email address since he no longer owns knye.

M. Knight · « **Reply #3620 on:** February 03, 2012, 10:07:28 AM »

Quote from: Michael Vandeven on February 03, 2012, 09:04:33 AM

the email address used to register the "art bell" account is knye@knye.com, but our system does no email verification, so i have no way of knowing if that's accurate. i'll send an email to that address and inquire. however, the ip address used belongs to a company called air-internet located in pahrump, nv, so that seems pretty solid.

The time zone is correct also.

HorrorReporter · « **Reply #3621 on:** February 03, 2012, 10:32:31 AM »

Lots of us are on the case.. . if I get information before someone else I will post it. I have a question directly to Art Bell on Facebook ..

HorrorReporter · « **Reply #3622 on:** February 03, 2012, 10:33:24 AM »

And if it is Art himself, he needs an avatar. I cannot look at that post without seeing the fat kid.

The General · « **Reply #3623 on:** February 03, 2012, 10:35:56 AM »

Quote from: Michael Vandeven on February 03, 2012, 09:04:33 AM

the email address used to register the "art bell" account is knye@knye.com, but our system does no email verification, so i have no way of knowing if that's accurate. i'll send an email to that address and inquire. however, the ip address used belongs to a company called air-internet located in pahrump, nv, so that seems pretty solid.

COOL!
Hi Art, thanks so much for stopping by and saying hello. We're all Coast to Coast refugees here, uniting in honor of how great Coast was when you were the host. We miss you, but wish you the very best in your retirement, and it's good news to hear that you are really enjoying life.

Lovely Bones · « **Reply #3624 on:** February 03, 2012, 11:06:47 AM »

Quote from: BobGrau on February 03, 2012, 06:09:10 AM

I WANT TO BELIEVE

I do, too!

Art, forgive us our (necessary) skepticism.

If that's really you, kick off your shoes and enjoy the fireplace here at Coastgab. It's a totally cool place to hang out, and everyone will be glad to see you.

HorrorReporter · « **Reply #3625 on:** February 03, 2012, 11:30:36 AM »

I think we all want to believe..

Scruff · « **Reply #3626 on:** February 03, 2012, 11:54:21 AM »

Well, if that's you Art, I have a reasonable question for you!

Can you come clean on the Ouija board story (the one that was left on your porch)? There has been a lot of discussion about it on the boards, and it would be great to get closure on a story you've only hinted at for over a decade!

Other than that - take care of the family and thanks for stopping by!

Morgus · « **Reply #3627 on:** February 03, 2012, 01:54:23 PM »

Quote from: Michael Vandeven on February 03, 2012, 09:08:21 AM

i've sent an email to knye@knye.com to ask if it was really art. i wonder why he uses that email address since he no longer owns knye.

that doesn't make sense - might be Fort Rock playing games again?
Art Bell's email address is well known, its artbell@mindspring.com
so maybe try sending a message to that email to check?

MV · « **Reply #3628 on:** February 03, 2012, 01:58:49 PM »

Quote from: Morgus on February 03, 2012, 01:54:23 PM

that doesn't make sense - might be Fort Rock playing games again?
Art Bell's email address is well known, its artbell@mindspring.com
so maybe try sending a message to that email to check?

if i sent the verification email to the mindspring address, i'd probably never get a reply since he surely receives a vomit-worthy amount of email there.

as mentioned earlier, i sent an email to art at the knye email address to verify his account. i have received a reply, so i'm now satisfied it's really art bell.

M. Knight · « **Reply #3629 on:** February 03, 2012, 01:59:44 PM »

Quote from: Michael Vandeven on February 03, 2012, 09:08:21 AM

i've sent an email to knye@knye.com to ask if it was really art. i wonder why he uses that email address since he no longer owns knye.

I remember reading [somewhere] that KNYE allowed him to keep that address.