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Sissyk

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71. It was a bit longer than I thought.

Sun Aug 16, 2015, 11:40 AM

Aug 2015

Here is his post in the Host Forum:

Mon Jul 20, 2015, 10:17 PM
Star Member pinto (106,886 posts)

Hi all. I'm back in. Will be around and to the point as much as I can.

(aside) "Grant writing season" is over till the next round, so I have some time.

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DUer pinto has died. [View all] greatauntoftriplets Aug 2015 OP

Rest in peace, pinto. Uncle Joe Aug 2015 #1

.... DonViejo Aug 2015 #2

I am so sorry to hear this. May he rest in peace. CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2015 #3

I always liked him tammywammy Aug 2015 #4

One of the best. bemildred Aug 2015 #5

Oh no. MuseRider Aug 2015 #6

RIP, Pinto kiva Aug 2015 #7

Rest in Peace PowerToThePeople Aug 2015 #8

That's sad news. REP Aug 2015 #9

That is so sad to hear. I loved his posts. We've lost a number of wonderful DU'ers. RKP5637 Aug 2015 #10

Very sad news. May he rest in peace. snagglepuss Aug 2015 #11

I'm so sorry to hear that. smirkymonkey Aug 2015 #12

RIP, Pinto. OnyxCollie Aug 2015 #13

Deepest sympathy to his twin sister, other family and friends malaise Aug 2015 #14

R.I.P. zappaman Aug 2015 #15

Oh hell. ismnotwasm Aug 2015 #16

I respected him greatly TM99 Aug 2015 #17

deepest sympathies. jeez. nashville_brook Aug 2015 #18

Oh no! City Lights Aug 2015 #19

RIP Jim__ Aug 2015 #20

Oh, heavens.... So, so, so very sorry to see this. hlthe2b Aug 2015 #21

No! Sorry to hear this. My sympathies to his family. TwilightGardener Aug 2015 #22

Oh, no. PeaceNikki Aug 2015 #23

Pinto was a spirtual person..... and a kind poster Ichingcarpenter Aug 2015 #24

RIP Pinto Lithos Aug 2015 #25

Pinto… wherever you are, you will be greatly missed here. MrMickeysMom Aug 2015 #26

OMG, I am so very sorry etherealtruth Aug 2015 #27

Oh no....this is AWFUL. msanthrope Aug 2015 #28

I am so terribly sorry. LeftishBrit Aug 2015 #29

No! ellie Aug 2015 #30

Wow,I'm sorry to hear this,he's been here forever. sufrommich Aug 2015 #31

NOoooooo! hootinholler Aug 2015 #32

RIP Pinto.. mylye2222 Aug 2015 #33

Oh god :( Lyric Aug 2015 #34

Sorry to hear this. nt valerief Aug 2015 #35

Sorry to hear that. trusty elf Aug 2015 #36

oh no. my best to his sister. mopinko Aug 2015 #37

Oh no!! BumRushDaShow Aug 2015 #38

Oh, no...so sorry to hear this. :( n/t OneGrassRoot Aug 2015 #39

Peache and strength to his friends and family. Such sad news. :( nt ladyVet Aug 2015 #40

PINTO's PBJ THREAD---WORTH A READ... msanthrope Aug 2015 #41

RIP, pinto....eom N_E_1 for Tennis Aug 2015 #42

OMG Kali Aug 2015 #43

Whoa! RIP. Hassin Bin Sober Aug 2015 #44

I'm very sorry to hear that - TBF Aug 2015 #45

So sorry to read this; my sincere condolences babylonsister Aug 2015 #46

Oh, that's sad. I never knew him personally but he did live in the same area I did. Cleita Aug 2015 #47

This message was self-deleted by its author TeeYiYi Aug 2015 #55

"Goodbye, old friend... Goodbye." Omaha Steve Aug 2015 #48

OH no!!!! OKNancy Aug 2015 #49

I'll miss him BlueJazz Aug 2015 #50

Oh, no! Zorra Aug 2015 #51

Rest in peace brentspeak Aug 2015 #52

Oh how sad JustAnotherGen Aug 2015 #53

Rest in peace. shenmue Aug 2015 #54

RIP Pinto TheBlackAdder Aug 2015 #56

RIP Pinto! NutmegYankee Aug 2015 #57

Oh no. Thank you for the notice and rip pinto. You were a good one uppityperson Aug 2015 #58

........ daleanime Aug 2015 #59

What sadness. I respected Pinto and will miss him. aikoaiko Aug 2015 #60

Oh no! Starry Messenger Aug 2015 #61

Oh god. I am so sorry. Please accept my condolences, friends and family roguevalley Aug 2015 #62

I'm so saddened to hear this - he was such a valuable and thoughtful voice petronius Aug 2015 #63

Oh no! SoapBox Aug 2015 #64

RIP, Pinto GP6971 Aug 2015 #65

Blessings on him, his sister, and other family & loved ones catrose Aug 2015 #66

RIP Pinto. NYCButterfinger Aug 2015 #67

Oh, no! Sissyk Aug 2015 #68

It was a bit longer than I thought. Sissyk Aug 2015 #71

(((((((pinto's sister)))))))... TeeYiYi Aug 2015 #69

AWE.....He will be missed samplegirl Aug 2015 #70

RIP pinto. rhett o rick Aug 2015 #72

This message was self-deleted by its author Hassin Bin Sober Aug 2015 #73

Pinto was a most reasonable voice on MIRT and as a forum host. hunter Aug 2015 #74

That's terribe. RIP. greytdemocrat Aug 2015 #75

rip restorefreedom Aug 2015 #76

My heart aches with deep sadness. FarPoint Aug 2015 #77

A big loss for DU lunatica Aug 2015 #78

Thanks to all. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2015 #79

:( helderheid Aug 2015 #80

RIP navarth Aug 2015 #81

Oh no!!! Rest in peace, dear pinto. tblue Aug 2015 #82

Oh, no. I am so sorry to hear this. Laurian Aug 2015 #83

Condolences to his sister and other family. Gormy Cuss Aug 2015 #84

Sad news Blue_In_AK Aug 2015 #85

One of my favorite DUers of all time. pintobean Aug 2015 #86

He was a good all around guy. nt awoke_in_2003 Aug 2015 #151

I am kinda confused about which is first hfojvt Aug 2015 #186

He was first. pintobean Aug 2015 #189

Thank you, pinto bean ChazII Aug 2015 #217

I remember that. pintobean Aug 2015 #219

Very sad. I liked pinto a lot... SidDithers Aug 2015 #87

My sympathies to his family & friends. CrispyQ Aug 2015 #88

RIP Pinto. A staple of DU. Lex Aug 2015 #89

Oh no. krispos42 Aug 2015 #90

Very sorry to hear this. brer cat Aug 2015 #91

I am very sorry to hear that. nt Live and Learn Aug 2015 #92

oh my. this breaks my heart. I never got to meet him, NRaleighLiberal Aug 2015 #93

We'll miss you, Pinto. No Vested Interest Aug 2015 #225

Wow - just ... wow. Galileo126 Aug 2015 #94

terribly sorry to hear that. he was wonderful cali Aug 2015 #95

RIP pinto cal04 Aug 2015 #96

DUer pinto has died worldfamouslois Aug 2015 #97

Thank you so much. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2015 #100

So kind for you to check in with us. hlthe2b Aug 2015 #111

Here is a link to the charity you mentioned: DUers, please note! MADem Aug 2015 #118

Thank you! greatauntoftriplets Aug 2015 #120

Anytime. I'm sad about pinto... nt MADem Aug 2015 #122

I'm still stunned. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2015 #124

DUer pinto has died worldfamouslois Aug 2015 #249

love and strength proud patriot Aug 2015 #147

rest easy, pinto fizzgig Aug 2015 #98

So sorry to hear this. calimary Aug 2015 #99

I wish peace, comfort, and strength to all who knew and loved Pinto me b zola Aug 2015 #101

... ColesCountyDem Aug 2015 #102

I'm very sorry to hear this. LWolf Aug 2015 #103

So sorry for pinto. yellerpup Aug 2015 #104

((dear pinto)) blm Aug 2015 #105

What a sad loss for DU. femmocrat Aug 2015 #106

Safe passing, Pinto lunamagica Aug 2015 #107

pinto !!!!!! Iggo Aug 2015 #108

So sorry that he has gone from us. Skidmore Aug 2015 #109

Oh no!!! Chemisse Aug 2015 #110

RIP, pinto! intheflow Aug 2015 #112

OMG..... The empressof all Aug 2015 #113

Rest in Peace Pinto Peacetrain Aug 2015 #114

Sad. RIP pinto. 840high Aug 2015 #115

Aww, that's a shame. Fair winds, pinto.... nt MADem Aug 2015 #116

Oh dear. Very sad. beac Aug 2015 #117

Oh no. blogslut Aug 2015 #119

Peaceful passage, pinto. You were one of the good guys sarge43 Aug 2015 #121

Oh no. Raine1967 Aug 2015 #123

(((((((pinto))))))) WillyT Aug 2015 #125

Rest in peace Pinto DashOneBravo Aug 2015 #126

Just Heartbroken! He always appealed to our better angels. hrmjustin Aug 2015 #127

Pinto was a pillar of DU Renew Deal Aug 2015 #128

+1 Hissyspit Aug 2015 #191

I'm so sorry to hear this terrible loss. RIP pinto. MerryBlooms Aug 2015 #129

RIP, Pinto fishwax Aug 2015 #130

Noooooooo! Flying Squirrel Aug 2015 #131

Safe journey to your next adventure, Pinto. Love and Light to his bereaved. KittyWampus Aug 2015 #132

Damn. Not another. progressoid Aug 2015 #133

Aw gees NOooo! He was .... embraceable. Duppers Aug 2015 #134

DUer pinto has died worldfamouslois Aug 2015 #135

I'll add that to my OP, Lois. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2015 #138

DUer pinto has died worldfamouslois Aug 2015 #148

Yes, I can. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2015 #152

DUer pinto has died worldfamouslois Aug 2015 #139

Thanks again. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2015 #142

Very sad news! herding cats Aug 2015 #136

May he rest in peace Gothmog Aug 2015 #137

RIP, my friend. Cross gently. SalmonChantedEvening Aug 2015 #140

Oh dear! I am so sorry to hear this. longship Aug 2015 #141

Peace to all antiquie Aug 2015 #143

Oh wow , hits me really hard .. breathe proud patriot Aug 2015 #144

r.i.p. Blue_Tires Aug 2015 #145

how sad tigereye Aug 2015 #146

That's so sad, Pinto was high quality humanity.... Bluenorthwest Aug 2015 #149

Farewell. Warren Stupidity Aug 2015 #150

. Raster Aug 2015 #153

Not unexpected but very sad, all the same Warpy Aug 2015 #154

R.I.P. NaturalHigh Aug 2015 #155

Peace to Pinto... tosh Aug 2015 #156

Very sad to learn of this. It seems like there has been quite change of guard here at DU. marble falls Aug 2015 #157

RIP Pinto Unknown Beatle Aug 2015 #158

I really hate to hear this. Jazzgirl Aug 2015 #159

Sad to read... Mike Nelson Aug 2015 #160

I'm so sorry to read this. MineralMan Aug 2015 #161

Was always gracious in C&B. RIP and comfort to friends and family... freshwest Aug 2015 #162

Heartbreaking news. dixiegrrrrl Aug 2015 #163

Rest in Peace, Pinto. Ilsa Aug 2015 #164

Rest in peace pinto. lovemydog Aug 2015 #165

... SunSeeker Aug 2015 #166

although I didn't know him/her onethatcares Aug 2015 #167

RIP nadinbrzezinski Aug 2015 #168

RIP, pinto, and condolences to family and friends.... Hekate Aug 2015 #169

I am so sorry to hear this. Skinner Aug 2015 #170

Oh no, very sad news... Spazito Aug 2015 #171

RIP pinto G_j Aug 2015 #172

... The Midway Rebel Aug 2015 #173

No! That is so sad - what a devastating loss. cyberswede Aug 2015 #174

Safe passage, pinto. Call Me Wesley Aug 2015 #175

So sad to hear this kcr Aug 2015 #176

Warm regards to friends and family. lpbk2713 Aug 2015 #177

I am sorry. diabeticman Aug 2015 #178

Such sad sad news to hear. DU has lost a wonderful stalwart member. countryjake Aug 2015 #179

Question malaise Aug 2015 #180

I'll miss pinto's sane and sly humor on this site. And his compassion. TygrBright Aug 2015 #181

this is such a shock NJCher Aug 2015 #182

Great work, Pinto. Eleanors38 Aug 2015 #183

For you, pinto. GentryDixon Aug 2015 #184

Good Bye Pinto denbot Aug 2015 #185

Very sad news, wishing his family strenght in the coming months ahead. n/t slipslidingaway Aug 2015 #187

RIP SecularMotion Aug 2015 #188

So Sad madokie Aug 2015 #190

I'm sorry to hear the news DesertRat Aug 2015 #192

.... panader0 Aug 2015 #193

Very sad news. davsand Aug 2015 #194

pinto cared. Octafish Aug 2015 #195

oh no.......well damn Marrah_G Aug 2015 #196

I did not know pinto as well as many of you locks Aug 2015 #197

RIP, pinto. sheshe2 Aug 2015 #198

Condolences to his family and close friends. sellitman Aug 2015 #199

RIP, Pinto Tab Aug 2015 #200

Wow. Agschmid Aug 2015 #201

My condolences to his family. He'll be missed. n/t FSogol Aug 2015 #202

My condolences to his family and friends. nt Andy823 Aug 2015 #203

RIP Pinto. n/t Mugu Aug 2015 #204

Be well my friend. William769 Aug 2015 #205

Rest in Peace mentalsolstice Aug 2015 #206

He will be missed, a loss for all of us. mountain grammy Aug 2015 #207

Never knew him here, but sorry to hear that. George II Aug 2015 #208

Cooking & Baking will never be the same. GoCubsGo Aug 2015 #209

RIP Scurrilous Aug 2015 #210

Oh no. I'm sorry to hear that. mmonk Aug 2015 #211

My deepest sympathy to his family and friends. Oilwellian Aug 2015 #212

... Quackers Aug 2015 #213

RIP, Pinto gademocrat7 Aug 2015 #214

A life to celebrate. RIP Pinto passiveporcupine Aug 2015 #215

RIP pinto. Kingofalldems Aug 2015 #216

RIP Pinto. This is terrible. Everytime a DUer passes its like I lost a family member stevenleser Aug 2015 #218

Pinto and I shared Neurofibromatosis ChazII Aug 2015 #220

OMG, this is such sad news. RIP dear pinto. :( joshcryer Aug 2015 #221

RIP lovuian Aug 2015 #222

Condolences to the family. Rest in Peace Pinto AikidoSoul Aug 2015 #223

... 2naSalit Aug 2015 #224

Much love to pinto. HappyPlace Aug 2015 #226

Dear Pinto~ Rest In Peace~ Cha Aug 2015 #227

sweet pinto..... glinda Aug 2015 #228

Condolences to his family and friends. TexasTowelie Aug 2015 #229

let us know how it is, pinto! C Moon Aug 2015 #230

Well shit Half-Century Man Aug 2015 #231

Words fail. donheld Aug 2015 #232

So sad laundry_queen Aug 2015 #233

goodbye MFM008 Aug 2015 #234

Rest in peace, Pinto David Zephyr Aug 2015 #235

Goodbye Pinto! Generic Other Aug 2015 #236

so sad to see this JI7 Aug 2015 #237

Very saddened to read this CreekDog Aug 2015 #238

Peace, love and condolences octoberlib Aug 2015 #239

That is so sad. blackspade Aug 2015 #240

How profoundly sad. May he rest in peace. myrna minx Aug 2015 #241

Rest in power, Pinto. MrScorpio Aug 2015 #242

RIP Pinto wryter2000 Aug 2015 #243

That sucks so much. Pinto was a really nice person... Violet_Crumble Aug 2015 #244

I'm so sorry to hear this. Duval Aug 2015 #245

I am sorry Pinto. I will miss you. May you rest in peace. lonestarnot Aug 2015 #246

Cross gently, Pinto... Cooley Hurd Aug 2015 #247

..... d_legendary1 Aug 2015 #248

Oh no! ellisonz Aug 2015 #250

RIP Pinto Solly Mack Aug 2015 #251

You are missed by many, Pinto. mia Aug 2015 #252

Here's pinto's death notice. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2015 #253

Thank you. joshcryer Aug 2015 #258

Rest in power, pinto. My heart has been aching ever since I've heard of your passing. JackBeck Aug 2015 #254

RIP Pinto Digit Aug 2015 #255

Rest in Peace Pinto suffragette Aug 2015 #256

Oh NO! I am so sorry to hear this! icymist Aug 2015 #257