From Art

dansgold · Post by **dansgold** » 07-20-2007 09:09 PM

Art:

As a kid who grew up all-too-interested in UFOs, "high strangeness" and "things that go bump in the night" ... it was a joy to be introduced by a co-worker to your show some 10+ years ago.

At that time, I had to tune in Utah or Nevada, as no California station had yet picked up your program. The signal was weak, bit it was a revelation to hear someone discuss such things with wit and humor, but a genuine respect for the subject matter.

C2C every evening, Dreamland on the weekends ... thanks for all the fun, chills and thoughtful commentary.

You are an original and a classic ... you'll be missed.

Godspeed ...

HurricaneJoanie · Post by **HurricaneJoanie** » 07-20-2007 09:22 PM

ART!! QSL!

Thank you so much for the post...hearing from you means the world to us. Thank you for thinking of us as your family -- we care SO much about you, about your happiness...forgive us for being selfish sometimes. It may come across as being critical or questioning, but it's because you have been such an anchor for us through the years; we just don't know what we're going to do without you -- especially if/when something earth-shattering happens. We love getting your take on the world, having you "escort" us through the night. You are so much a part of our lives and we want that to continue.

You are forever in our thoughts and prayers -- and we'll try not to do a Mindblast to force you back.

Fifteen shows a year is better than none -- we'll take it and be damn happy about it!

Take care of your beautiful family and ENJOY yourself! Know you always have a home here on the Ship that Art Built that sails on the Desert of the Sea.

We love you,
Joanie
xoxoxo

Raggedyann · Post by **Raggedyann** » 07-20-2007 09:24 PM

Thanks for the much needed post Art!!

I have had many sleep deprived days at work from hanging in to your show til the last second. All more than worth it!

Will be waiting anxiously for the first of your 15 shows in the next year. Take care, be happy and enjoy your life and little one.

miner · Post by **miner** » 07-20-2007 09:44 PM

Best of luck Art. You will be missed.

And hey, if you get bored there is always pod casting. Your schedule and your rules.

Thanks for the memories.

Live365 · Post by **Live365** » 07-20-2007 10:12 PM

But if we all could have lived on the radio together, forever, I would have accepted that. I would not have objected to that.

But alas. Man plans, God laughs. Yet, it has always been my experience that God knows best.

I will forget you and those days, and what they all meant to me. The minute after I die.

Thank You. Godspeed.

Post by **Linnea** » 07-20-2007 11:16 PM

WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD

(George Weiss / Bob Thiele)

I see trees of green, red roses too
I see them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world

I see skies of blue and clouds of white
The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world

The colours of the rainbow, so pretty in the sky
Are also on the faces of people going by
I see friends shakin' hands, sayin' "How do you do?"
They're really saying "I love you"

I hear babies cryin', I watch them grow
They'll learn much more than I'll ever know
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world
Yes, I think to myself, what a wonderful world

Oh yeah

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnRqYMTpXHc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5IIXeR5OUI

vigo · Post by **vigo** » 07-20-2007 11:27 PM

Thank you Art for the memo!

Enjoy your family and we'll look forward to the times that you can spare.

...the ride continues!

pattiwacki · Post by **pattiwacki** » 07-20-2007 11:29 PM

Thanks for the wild ride, Art -I have listened nearly every night you've been on the air since I used to hear you drift in and out of Phoenix from KDWN, Nevada (early 90's?). What a joyous day it was when KFYI began to broadcast C2C! You have truly made a difference in my life! You are making the right decision, have a blast and feel the love!

Shirleypal · Post by **Shirleypal** » 07-20-2007 11:34 PM

One of your favorites Art, yes we are Creatures of the Night with no Self Control.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=NtUpvJa9FmY

tiffany · Post by **tiffany** » 07-20-2007 11:36 PM

Art you take care of that lovely family. And there is no need to move to the Phillipines. You can visit there and live here. Asia needs to know both worlds. But the opportunities for her are much more available here as she grows.

I am glad you will be around for 15 shows. I hope when some exciting edge of your seat thing happens in this world, you will come on for that night to be a team with us in whatever the excitement might be.

Get that women granite counter tops:D

And take care of your health, don't fall off the missing deck. Watch out for that glue. Do not touch any part of you with glue in your hand.

You are doing it right Art and that is a very good thing.

Remember you are the one we want on the radio when the need arises.

From the Desert of the Sea...............this is Kathy from the Gold Country...via Couer d'Alene Idaho...........

Hi to Maggie for me...

Airyn you are part of our family too, and of course baby Asia, beautiful baby Asia....

Wanna take a ride..........what a ride you have taken.........

Love and Light......Kathy

Corruptor · Post by **Corruptor** » 07-20-2007 11:52 PM

Best wishes to your and your family, Art!!

I listened since 96 when you did 5 hour shows and Dreamland. Those were the days (nights).

You read one of my faxes (I believe in 96 or 97) on the air regarding witches.

Take care!!

BoilerMan · Post by **BoilerMan** » 07-21-2007 12:00 AM

Thanks for keeping us up to date Art and thanks for the ride. Good luck to you and your family in all of your endeavors.

WestBorder · Post by **WestBorder** » 07-21-2007 12:09 AM

Art - thanks SO much for dropping by the Ship to let us know you and the family are OK. Airyn and Asia are very blessed to have a husband and daddy so devoted.

Very much looking forward to riding through the night with you 15 times per year, especially Ghost-to-Ghost and New Years' Eve. The 'ride' indeed continues.

In the meantime, many of us will be listening on SMeter to hear the goings-on with you and the Hams via the Pahrump receiver.

My wife first turned me on to you in the autumn of 1997. I'll never forget the night I first tuned in on my own. You and your guest were talking about alien abductions. Frankly Art, you scared the CRAP out of me that night, but I was hooked, and have been a faithful listener ever since.

Thank you for so many years of great broadcasting. You've left a legacy in radio that can and will never be forgotten. No matter who sits in the chair nightly from now on, your picture will always be on the mantle above the fireplace, as Ian so aptly put it. Thank you for helping change the way we look at the world and teaching us how to question everything around us in search of the truth.

From me (Thomas) and my family (wife Brenda, and sons Evan and Eric), all the best, we will be listening for you, and we'll stay on the ride with you for as long as you come back to visit on the air.

From the Valley of the Missouri River in Western Iowa, until we meet again, in the middle of the night...

Via Con Dios
WestBorder and Family

skydancer · Post by **skydancer** » 07-21-2007 12:17 AM

Its wonderful to hear Art's back in semi-retirement. I knew he couldn't hang up his head set. He's got too much to share about his family.

Please keep us updated from time to time about Asia's growth and accomplishments.

Joolz · Post by **Joolz** » 07-21-2007 01:16 AM

Linnea wrote: WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD

(George Weiss / Bob Thiele)

I see trees of green, red roses too
I see them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world

I see skies of blue and clouds of white
The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world

The colours of the rainbow, so pretty in the sky
Are also on the faces of people going by
I see friends shakin' hands, sayin' "How do you do?"
They're really saying "I love you"

I hear babies cryin', I watch them grow
They'll learn much more than I'll ever know
And I think to myself, what a wonderful world
Yes, I think to myself, what a wonderful world

Oh yeah

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vnRqYMTpXHc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5IIXeR5OUI

Oh, Linnea, thank you for posting these lyrics. It's been a year since I've listened to this song. But it was Iz's version of the song that I wanted to hear, so I searched out a video for that one, and sat here with tears running down my face as I listened. Thank you for being the catalyst for my catharsis.

Art, it's because of you that I was even aware of Iz's version of this song, and for that I have to thank you. The reason I cried when I listened to it again is because I chose it to be played at my brother's memorial service a year ago TODAY. I don't mean this to be a downer or anything, but just to say thank you. The song was perfect. My parents loved it so much that I gave them my Iz CD before I left to return to my home far away. So, thank you for this.

You've touched my life in so many ways, Art. I just want you to know that.

I wish you happy days with Airyn and Aisia. You are right. Life is very short, and we never know when our time will come. So, blessings to you on your journey, and I hope we hear from you from time to time.

Again, thank you.

A Video of Iz's version of Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World

Fantastic Forum the Original Art Bell's Midnight in the Desert and Coast to Coast AM Forum

From Art

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Yes, it was time