where has erle bartlett gone?

Berti66 · Post by **Berti66** » Wed May 16, 2007 10:04 am

does anyone know where erle bartlett (syn/ blackdiamond whistles) has gone.
seems his website is no longer active.
has he quit?

berti

peeplj · Post by **peeplj** » Wed May 16, 2007 10:42 am

I hope not; his whistles are quite good.

--James

Whitmores75087 · Post by **Whitmores75087** » Wed May 16, 2007 1:02 pm

I was under the impression that he never had a web site.

CapnDistracto · Post by **CapnDistracto** » Wed May 16, 2007 2:26 pm

Erle's Black Diamond line indeed had a website at the domain http://www.bdwhistles.com/

It appears to be "reserved" for another customer. So I guess the only way to get the definitive answer is to e-mail Mr. Bartlett himself.

-Matt

Berti66 · Post by **Berti66** » Wed May 16, 2007 2:40 pm

yes, that is what I discovered.
so the question now is HOW???
I know he used to frequent chiff and fipple but have not seen him around for a while.
does anybody know?

thanks
berti

Doc Jones · Post by **Doc Jones** » Wed May 16, 2007 2:43 pm

Erle's fine,

I just got a batch of whistles from him a few days ago. He was responding to emails as well just lately. I'd guess his domain expired and he hasn't gotten around to renewing it.

Doc

PhilO · Post by **PhilO** » Wed May 16, 2007 3:14 pm

Thanks Doc; Erle's a fine gentleman who makes nice whistles.

Philo

straycat82 · Post by **straycat82** » Wed May 16, 2007 5:00 pm

He's been known to pop in here when his whistles are being discussed. He has great customer service and dedication to his product. Always a gentleman. If nothing else you could always send him a PM which would notify him by email.

Mitch · Post by **Mitch** » Wed May 16, 2007 6:29 pm

I just gave Erle a call - he was in his workshop making whistles and couldn't take my call.

I believe he actually closed that website a few days ago. I'm sure he'll let us know when he gets a chance.

Tim2723 · Post by **Tim2723** » Thu May 17, 2007 9:41 am

Boy, everybody missed the que.

"Where has Erle Bartlett gone?"

The answer is "Long time passing"

Where has Erle Bartlett gone?
Short time ago.
Where has Erle Bartlett gone?
Closed his website everyone.
When will they ever learn?
When will they ever learn.

syn whistles · Post by **syn whistles** » Thu May 17, 2007 3:07 pm

Rumours of my demise are are prema..eeh..aah..ooh..aaagh!
Seriously though, I'll use the streakers defence for my website; "It seemed like a good idea at the time...", and at the time it probably was. Over time, and with consideration, my attachment with the actual site had become just a link to my credit card, and I did not have any input to the site otherwise. I hope in the future I can do something which can reflect changes that are happening in the workshop on a continuing basis. I'm very happy with the whistles and other instruments that I'm making at the moment and hope I can show off some of that!
Cheers, Erle.