Anyone heard from cw burfle?

Yes, one of the regular PW experts always with sage advice.

Agree,  one of the most knowledgeable and helpful  guys on OGR forum. 

Brewman1973 posted:

Agree,  one of the most knowledgeable and helpful  guys on OGR forum. 

For sure. And never gets nasty, rude or snippy at all. Which is kinda refreshing.

OK BURF, what is going on with you?

@C W Burfle 

This should send him an email. Beacon signal for CW

JD2035RR posted:

@C W Burfle 

This should send him an email. Beacon signal for CW

Ha, I never thought about that possible connection (amateur radio). 

Here's the most recent post I found from C W.  Hope he is well and just taking a break from the forum.  I've done that from time to time.  

Farmer_Bill posted:

Ha, I never thought about that possible connection (amateur radio). 

Here's the most recent post I found from C W.  Hope he is well and just taking a break from the forum.  I've done that from time to time.  

When hovering over his screen name, it also shows he visited more recently.  Still October 8th, but almost a month more recent than the September post.

Hopefully he's just been busy.

-Dave

Still nothing from burfle. I see his email is gone, but he visited on 11/7

Guess just wants a break, understandably. Had a few questions for him, he's one of the best here imho.

Again, more than anything hope all is well.

I too hope he is okay. I enjoy reading his posts on this forum.

His last visit to another train forum was on 14sep18.

He hasn’t posted lately, but according to his profile page, his last visit was four hours ago, so he is reading. 

If he last read/checked-in within the past 4 hours, it may be logical to assume that he surfs the forums of his choice. That so, very likely he's seen this thread expressing concern as to his well-being.

Then why no replies?

Not known.

A possible scenario could be that someone REALLY offended him and he's simply chosen to abstain from public posting now. That so, it would be a personal choice, and one that I would certainly understand and respect.

I hope that is not the case. I always viewed him as a good guy, and his knowledge is without question. However, if it's NOT the case, then I haven't any other ideas as to the absence. It's all speculation anyway, so until (if) we hear from CW himself, we'll simply not know.

Andre

Hey CW - where ya been?  Have always found your posts to be informative & helpful.  Come back soon!

While he did not post anything, he checked in 18 hours ago.

Steve

All this speculation, and none of it is any of our business.

John H posted:

All this speculation, and none of it is any of our business.

Well no it isn't but folks happen to care if everything is ok with him.  We get used to folks being here ad when they don't post for a while there is a genuine concern for them.  I imagine if he's ok he'll let someone know.  It's nice to see that folks do care about their fellow forumites.

MartyE posted:

John H posted:

All this speculation, and none of it is any of our business.

Well no it isn't but folks happen to care if everything is ok with him.  We get used to folks being here ad when they don't post for a while there is a genuine concern for them.  I imagine if he's ok he'll let someone know.  It's nice to see that folks do care about their fellow forumites.

You're correct Marty. I'm certainly not trying to pry into his personal life. But like you said, when you see somebody that's usually very active disappear, it does make you worry about it. He's one of the nicest guys on the Forum, and very knowledgeable. He's helped me several times. And many times without him even knowing it, just by reading his post. I made it a point  that whenever I saw a post from him I read it. Because it was always good stuff. And even if he didn't agree with somebody, he would always deliver it in a friendly and positive fashion. In my opinion he, along with many others, was the best of the forumites. Because we all know there are some real winners out there. And we all get to know who they are, I don't even have to open a post from some of them, and I know it's nasty. Sometimes I do open a them  just to confirm my thoughts, and darn near every time I was right.

Happy Thanksgiving everybody! And you too CW if you read this

CW always struck me as a methodical, intelligent guy. Doesn’t make sense he wouldn’t give a quick response to ease our minds. I really hope he is okay. Not to be negative, but someone in his family could be pursuing his PC. I just hope I’m totally wrong!

Rich

It is sort of un-normal for CW. He has been here for many years. CW, if you read this, just drop a note you're OK and just taking a break.

Chuck, you read my mind.

CW is a good soul with a generous heart. Hope he is well.

Should anyone care to find out if CW is OK, it would be difficult. He's never reveled his true identity in a post picture or otherwise.  He's conceals his identity . Typically, only a person that has something to hide operates this way.

Dennis LaGrua posted:

Should anyone care to find out if CW is OK, it would be difficult. He's never reveled his true identity in a post picture or otherwise. 

In CW's case, I don't believe it's an attempt to hide anything from anybody in a malicious way. Several people on the forum do know his true identity (I am NOT one of them) so perhaps at some point one of them will be able/willing to provide a brief "wellness check." I'm sure CW would be grateful for the expressions of concern.

Thank you, Allan.

John

Maybe...he's just playing with his trains!!!  Something I think I'll go do now

The fact that he's checked in and most likely read this post about himself,  but not responded to anyone makes me believe at this point he's just playing the game.....

Dennis LaGrua posted:

Should anyone care to find out if CW is OK, it would be difficult. He's never reveled his true identity in a post picture or otherwise.  He's conceals his identity . Typically, only a person that has something to hide operates this way.

I opearate that way myself.  I have nothing to hide.  I prefer to not be a showboat of any sort.  I feel he's just the same 

Chuck Sartor posted:

It is sort of un-normal for CW. He has been here for many years. CW, if you read this, just drop a note you're OK and just taking a break.

10-4. He's definitely one we don't want to lose.  A few others might not be a problem! 😀

Dennis LaGrua posted:

Should anyone care to find out if CW is OK, it would be difficult. He's never reveled his true identity in a post picture or otherwise.  He's conceals his identity . Typically, only a person that has something to hide operates this way.

He could be a ninja.

Dennis LaGrua posted:

...Typically, only a person that has something to hide operates this way.

And then we have a guy who posts pictures of his naked feet on the forum, and we beg for more...  

dkdkrd posted:

Good grief....shades of 1987: "Where's Waldo?"

Why not do as I've seen in highway postings in Floriduh...a "Silver Alert"?  Create a forum category for it?

Just a thought.

Why don't you just go away if it doesn't concern you 

Just a thought..... 

No need to reply since this bothers you. Go prep your turkey 

Still though, happy Thanksgiving !

And don't forget to put gizzards in the stuffing.  It's known as brain food! 

Dennis LaGrua posted:

Should anyone care to find out if CW is OK, it would be difficult. He's never reveled his true identity in a post picture or otherwise.  He's conceals his identity . Typically, only a person that has something to hide operates this way.

I think many people just don't want to plaster their personal info all over the internet.  I am one of those myself and I have nothing to hide. 

There are many scammers, ID thieves, etc. and I believe in keeping private as much as one can these days. I am a bit more exposed here because I know and trust a lot of the people here and this is a very good group of folks. Privacy has more to do with it rather than having something to hide.

Dennis LaGrua posted:

Should anyone care to find out if CW is OK, it would be difficult. He's never reveled his true identity in a post picture or otherwise.  He's conceals his identity . Typically, only a person that has something to hide operates this way.

Well, I guess if you post a picture of yourself that means you are guaranteed honest and a good person.  I've never met him, but I certainly don't want to form a public opinion of him based on seeing his picture.

I've seen lots of pictures of politicians in suits, smiling and holding babies.   We know how a lot of them turn out.

dkdkrd posted:

Good grief....shades of 1987: "Where's Waldo?"

Why not do as I've seen in highway postings in Floriduh...a "Silver Alert"?  Create a forum category for it?

Just a thought.

I think it's to easier avoid opening those threads that I'm not interested in, or don't want to hear about.  

Doesn't mean that other people shouldn't be allowed to discuss those subjects. 

P.S.  i always thought C.W. was a good guy with wise info.

Dennis LaGrua posted:

Should anyone care to find out if CW is OK, it would be difficult. He's never reveled his true identity in a post picture or otherwise.  He's conceals his identity . Typically, only a person that has something to hide operates this way.

Sorry but that isn't the case with most. With most they don't want the spam e-mails etc that you get. Before you say not from here, your wrong because I have gotten spam from actual forum members in the past. Yes this forum. Now it's been over a year but it has happened. Some folks just like privacy. 

Maybe he's just tired of seeing all of the complaints and arguments on the forum lately,heck even this one has gone off track. It just might be he's taking a break or decided not to contribute anymore. I hope all is well with him and someday decides to return.

Doug

I'm sorry to have to update this thread with the news that "C.W." passed away this week from complications after a stroke. I've been privileged to have known "C.W." for many years here in the Albany NY area where he shared his expert knowledge in postwar repair and was active in many train related activities.

He was a good guy who simply prided himself in maintaining an anonymous presence online. I will continue to respect that in his passing, although most of us in the Albany Capital district have known him, and many others of you might remember him from the old auctions at the York train show at which he often volunteered.

As you all know, his desire for privacy didn't stop him from jumping in to help his fellow forumites and he will be missed here. We have lost a tremendous source of knowledge of all things postwar.

My prayers and condolences to his friends and family. 

Jim

Man, that's too bad.  RIP, C.W.

May he rest in peace.  Playing with, and riding all the trains he ever wanted.

Thanks for the bad news Jim.  I'll be praying for CW at Mass tomorrow morning.  May he RIP.