truenorth53 - Posted - 03/03/2023:  11:17:54

Just wondering if anyone knows.

KCJones - Posted - 03/03/2023:  11:35:03

Probably the same thing that happens to most people a week after a house fire.



Probably best not to discuss peoples personal lives on a public forum.

This thread will be, mostly, full of people throwing personal insults at a man they've never met after he's suffered yet another serious setback. 

And then it will be locked and hidden. 

Edited by - KCJones on 03/03/2023 11:36:06

banjo bill-e - Posted - 03/03/2023:  12:52:09

And, the reddit link has vanished here as well, but those interested can still find the latest thread with a search. He posted that he was done, not replacing his instruments, and did not want anyone to send him money. He seems to have taken down all of his online content.

carlb - Posted - 03/03/2023:  14:44:47

Videos are gone; pictures and text still there.

frailingbanjo.com

"Pat and Patrick don’t really do social media anymore. If you need to reach us, please use either the email address below or send a text."

Just click on "Contact" on the website above.

janolov - Posted - 03/04/2023:  06:54:29

He posted this yesterday on frailingbanjo.com/

Fire In Crisfield

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Patrick Costello

Our house burned down last week. All of my instruments and gear were either destroyed or damaged from heat, smoke, water, and then freezing cold.



We have insurance. I will not accept any form of fundraising effort because, unlike the rest of the world, I am not a victim.



The house and our belongings are toast. Everybody in town is amazed we are still alive. Two of the cats made it. Pooka died, but was somehow revived. Cats are tough, and kind of spooky.



I am retiring. The instruments will not be replaced. All YouTube videos and workshops have been deleted. The rest of my online data will be taken down as time allows. Even the books.



Working on the house today, I had a serious epileptic seizure. I was alone and passed out on the cold ground. The seizures continued for almost an hour as neighbors either tried to help or prayed over me. I was thrashing, convulsing, and barfing as people cradled me in their arms. It was awful but somehow wonderful. Unlike the rest of the world, I am cared for in Crisfield. The house and its contents were not my home. Crisfield is my home.



Now, I am sitting in my motel room aware that I have nothing left for the online world to take away and waste. Heck, I don’t even have a change of clothes. I just want to take up a new instrument, rebuild my home, and make the most of the warm weather ahead. I want peace and harmony in my little town. I want to spend time with my dad free of the pressure of this pointless and futile job.



I have taught in an open-source context since 1997. For my work I have been scourged by losers who can’t even outplay my crippled ass. The Internet has taken enough from me, and now I have nothing but my dad. Even my banjo is such a mess that I had to hold it together for my very last video.



On to better and happier things.



Goodbye.



-Patrick

Mister Lucky - Posted - 03/04/2023:  11:16:13

Patrick Costello has gone through life as a generous and giving man. He has also had a large amount of crippling health problems and now a catastrophic fire. I hope all those who have had problems with Patrick in the past will make peace within their hearts and let all that go, and wish him all the best.

Jim_R - Posted - 03/04/2023:  22:55:09

It's sad to see him call his work pointless and futile while I'm still benefiting from the lessons learned from him 15 years ago. Good luck and God bless, Pat and Patrick.