gogo Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I've spent all day going through the archives and having a great laugh over St. G's greatest hits: Postcarders who attempt to invade will be taken away to the O'Rourke suite for "re-education." Seriously, in the spirit of Nat's mom's comment, and Mr. K's post, it's got to be the best way to remember Nat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I'm so sad. And just dumbfounded. Just yesterday (?) I was admiring her tinfoil sculpture at Aman's. I always thought I'd meet Saint G. Sending love to all her friends and family. I think I will put that away now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Steve Brule Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I'm sorry I didn't get to spend more time with her. I will always remember our night at Rainbo. "I think that's John McEntire. Wait, all the guys here look like John McEntire". In retrospect, I should not have discouraged her from ringing the bell at Soma. She is loved and will be missed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ms. yvon Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I've spent all day going through the archives and having a great laugh over St. G's greatest hits: Postcarders who attempt to invade will be taken away to the O'Rourke suite for "re-education." Seriously, in the spirit of Nat's mom's comment, and Mr. K's post, it's got to be the best way to remember Nat. maudie, thanks for digging this up. holy cow, brilliantly funny! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
froggie Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 sad news... R.I.P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dreamin' Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I am devastated. When I saw the title of this thread, it brought a smile to my face and I immediately clicked on it, never expecting this. How can it be? Nat was the first VCer I met in person (before a Wilco show in Eugene in 2003) and she was truly a kindred spirit. The last time I saw her was in San Francisco in 2006. We ate terrible Japanese food for lunch, but the company was fantastic. RIP, my dear friend. I hope Natopia is every bit as wonderful as you imagined it would be. Love you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poppydawn Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Just ... speechless. I haven't been around here very long, but Nat was one of the people I quickly started getting to know. I'd noticed that she hadn't posted anything on the knitting board we were both on, and had thought that was odd. Much love to her family, friends, and critters. And to everyone here who's hurting so deeply. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
friend of nat Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Speaking of her critters, please rest assured that they are all in good hands It was our primary concern after hearing the terrible news. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wilco Worshipper Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Postcarders who attempt to invade will be taken away to the O'Rourke suite for "re-education." That IS amazing! Thanks for sharing!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Sonic Youth at last!, in beautiful Portland, OR Thanks to The B Family, or Say, can we do this again? Picture TIme!, Jeff and Sue Beck is Jewish?! Emma Blowgun's Last Stand If someone could find the Jim O'Rourke John Rutsey interview that would be cool - I can't find it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 is Rosie ok?Rosie told me about this when I got home today. Very sad news indeed. Life is so terribly short and brittle. She will certainly be missed. Frankly before talking to Natalie I had not known all that much about Jim O'Rourke's solo work. Everyone needs to live each day like it was their last..... LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Everyone needs to live each day like it was their last..... LouieBThanks Lou. And remember to let your friends/family know that you love them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blindgonzo Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 I'm so sorry to all of you who knew nat well. From all of these posts, its very easy to get a sense of what a beautiful person she was. Hugs and Kisses go out to all of you, friends and family. RIP Nat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
myboyblue Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Just awful news. Thoughts go out to all that knew her. Rest in peace. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mighty Mel Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Sonic Youth at last!, in beautiful Portland, OR Thanks to The B Family, or Say, can we do this again? Picture TIme!, Jeff and Sue Beck is Jewish?! Emma Blowgun's Last Stand If someone could find the Jim O'Rourke John Rutsey interview that would be cool - I can't find it. thanks so much for posting all of those links. i can hear natalie's sweet voice as i read these. i was also trying to remember the url for her music blog, so i was so happy when you posted the link to emmablowgun. many thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Analogman Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 thanks so much for posting all of those links. i can hear natalie's sweet voice as i read these. i was also trying to remember the url for her music blog, so i was so happy when you posted the link to emmablowgun. many thanks. I was trying to remember it earlier today and found it when I was digging around in the archives. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reni Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 This Saturday, in honor and memory of Natalie, Robin (poppymom) and I are going to be driving to Ste. Genevieve, MO. We are going to the Mississippi River at dusk, and will hold a small memorial service for Natalie there. We are going to make sculptures to set free onto the river along with some flowers and maybe some floating candles. If anyone would like to send sculptures (or anything else you'd like floated off in the river, notes, etc) to be a part of our little memorial, PM Robin for her address. I had hoped to go down to the lake tonight with Rosie for a little impromptu memorial service, but the weather is really bad here. This is all so deeply sad, strange and surreal. -- Also, I wanted to share this photo that she shared with me a month or so ago......she told me some lovely stories about her grandparents. She missed them and loved them a lot. There is a wee bit of comfort knowing that she could be with them again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
El Picador Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 RIP, sweet soul. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
friend of nat Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 This Saturday, in honor and memory of Natalie, Robin (poppymom) and I are going to be driving to Ste. Genevieve, MO. We are going to the Mississippi River at dusk, and will hold a small memorial service for Natalie there. We are going to make sculptures to set free onto the river along with some flowers and maybe some floating candles. If anyone would like to send sculptures (or anything else you'd like floated off in the river, notes, etc) to be a part of our little memorial, PM Robin for her address. I had hoped to go down to the lake tonight with Rosie for a little impromptu memorial service, but the weather is really bad here. This is all so deeply sad, strange and surreal. -- Also, I wanted to share this photo that she shared with me a month or so ago......she told me some lovely stories about her grandparents. She missed them and loved them a lot. There is a wee bit of comfort knowing that she could be with them again. That is a beautiful and wonderful idea We will be thinking of you Saturday night. And, thanks for the pic!! xoxo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_fliz1 Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 After reading all of this I feel bad that I never got the privilege to know her. R.I.P. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Preferred B Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 There's my sculpture. Thanks, Nat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H.Stone Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Such sad news, and I'm so sorry for all of you who knew her in so many ways. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Good Old Neon Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Agreed - this is terrible and tragic news - my thoughts go out to her friends and family - really too sad : ( Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socbret Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Wow. I met Natalie after the Tweedy solo show in Austin earlier last year. Super nice, I remember standing with her talking to Jeff. Only person off VC I've ever met in real life. Horrible news. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 I'm stunned. When I read the first post, my heart skipped a beat. Nat was one of the very first VC'ers to enthusiastically welcome me here, and I always counted her as one of my favorite VC voices. While I never met her in person, I always assumed a meeting was just around the corner... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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