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  1. November 8, 2014, 02:33 PM #1
    Myles B. Astor
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    As Mark Twain Would Say

    Contrary to what has been posted on two other audio sites, Lew Johnson is alive and well.
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  2. November 8, 2014, 03:10 PM #2
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    Re: As Mark Twain Would Say

    Hallelujah! Thanks for getting that straight for us, Myles.
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  3. November 8, 2014, 04:09 PM #3
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    Re: As Mark Twain Would Say

    And kicking.
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  4. November 8, 2014, 04:11 PM #4
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    Re: As Mark Twain Would Say

    Awesome! Best news I've heard all day.
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  5. November 8, 2014, 04:14 PM #5
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    Re: As Mark Twain Would Say

    Thank you Myles. I knew it could not be true. Love my Conrad Johnson gear.
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    Re: As Mark Twain Would Say



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  7. November 8, 2014, 07:06 PM #7
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    Re: As Mark Twain Would Say

    Quote Originally Posted by Myles B. Astor View Post
    Contrary to what has been posted on two other audio sites, Lew Johnson is alive and well.
    You mean the Tallahassee Florida Photographer Lewis Johnson, or Lewis Johnson the sports reporter, or Dr. Lewis Johnson professor of Finance at Queen's School of Business or Lew Johnson
    President at McCormack Audio Corporation of Virginia ????????
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    Re: As Mark Twain Would Say

    Now you've done it! ^^^
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  9. November 9, 2014, 01:59 AM #9
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    Re: As Mark Twain Would Say

    Quote Originally Posted by Myles B. Astor View Post
    Contrary to what has been posted on two other audio sites, Lew Johnson is alive and well.
    This is great news. I guess the rumors of his demise were greatly exaggerated.
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  10. November 9, 2014, 10:29 AM #10
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    Re: As Mark Twain Would Say

    I am sure Lew Johnson happy about the news he is still alive. thanks for the right news Myles
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  11. November 9, 2014, 04:08 PM #11
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    Re: As Mark Twain Would Say

    That's good news Myles. Thx for the update. Now we can go back to anticipating what will come out next from Messrs. Conrad and Johnson
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