R.I.P. "Lucky"

[+ Charlie]

"Lucky" has been a regular poster here since the days of Hooboy and Daddy, both of whom he knew personally. When he moved to Palm Springs 22 years ago, he created the "Palm Springs Weekend," an opportunity for members of this website to get together and socialize. The first weekend consisted of a dinner at a local restaurant, followed by a party the next day; he organized and hosted both days. It became an annual event, as more and more site members who became residents or visitors in Palm Springs got involved in the activities. Now it is a regular part of this website's calendar, and site members come from all over the country and world every year to participate in the activities organized by many members.

Unfortunately, in recent years "Lucky" has suffered an onslaught of medical problems. I am sorry to have to report that I was called to the hospital yesterday, where he died in the late afternoon in the arms of his loving partner and his always supportive family members. Farewell, my longtime dear friend--my life here in Palm Springs will be emptier without you.

[marylander1940]

I'm sorry to hear that, he was taking one of those miracle injections to lose weight, I was hoping he would continue posting on here for many years to come!

[TonyDown]

I met Lucky at the Palm Springs gathering several years ago and always remember our conversation.  🙏

[EZEtoGRU]

So sorry to hear about Lucky’s passing. May the force be with him. 

[+ purplekow]

Condolences to his partner and family.  Lucky and I had lunch several times after my move to Palm Springs.   He was an interesting meal companion and caring partner.  I am surprised to hear of his passing and I hope his partner is able to weather what will undoubtedly be a difficult transition.  

[mike carey]

I'm so sorry to hear this. He was a fixture at the Palm Springs forum weekends I attended. He will be sorely missed.

[BuffaloKyle]

[skynyc]

So sad to read this. We haven’t been in touch in a long time, but I thought of him frequently. A kind man and funny.

He even stayed at my apartment once when I was out of town.

[Cooper]

@Lucky was an original member of the site with close to 19K posts. He wasn’t only a fine contributor but a personal friend of mine. 

I 1st met @Lucky when he lived in NYC. We were regulars at the Gaiety and often took in Broadway 🎭 shows and afternoon lunches. When he moved to California he promised he’d visit and he did, however, each visit I could see he was slowing down. His last visit was November ’25  

I want to thank @Charlie for filling us in on his decline and writing that beautiful eulogy. He kept me posted when @Lucky could no longer reply or speak on the phone. 

@Lucky had a loving partner and, eventually his husband, for many years. 

RIP my old friend, you’ll be missed. 🙏

[Luv2play]

I am so sorry to hear this news. While I never met Lucky in person, we had many exchanges in this Forum and its previous iterations, going back to HooBoy. He was always gracious and humorous in his posts which made for interesting  dialogue.

We will all miss him greatly. Especially old timers like myself. RIP