Well this event exceeded all expectations. What an awesome group of guys with wonderfull famillies. It was a very heart warming experience. My only regret is that more members couldn't attend.  The guitar and mando playing and singing by Serge and Alain was a real treat. Didn't matter if it was singing in English or French it was fantastic. Serge is a great picker and singer. Alain singing and playing was wonderful too. These are 2 of the nicest young men I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. My hats off to you both. You haven't lived until you've received a bear hug from Serge and Serge's mom's cake was to die for. You can't help but love this man. I'm sure he has his own emotional story to tell. Tony Karol is a very accomplished musician that just happens to build wonderful and very beautiful guitars. Tony also give loads and loads of critique and valuable info to whomever asked. Thanks Tony. Hesh's guitars and Lacey's inlays are even more beautiful in person. Lacey's cookies were fantastic and the T-shirts we a wonderful surprise. Hesh can also play very good but I think he was holding out on us. His Redwood' EIR and the Walnut/Sitka sounded fantastic. Every one that played the walnut guitar didn't want to put it down. There is more to that story that Serge will tell. Thanks to you both. . Everyone really enjoyed Rich Altieri. Not only is he funny but his maple guitar was great sounding and I think everyone the agreed. Then he proceeded to entertain us with his singing and playing a great rendition of the Beatles Rocky Racoon. Rich thanks again for coming. We really enjoyed your company. Anthony Z. thank you and your lovely wife for your gifts. Anthony's arch tops gave a lot of people including myself the overwhelming desire to build an arch top. He is also a very good player. Lance and Theresa thank you for coming and sharing the day with us. Theresa is not only very beautiful but has an awesome personality. It was a real pleasure meeting her. Lance's guitar was as we  have come to expect from him. Impeccable fit and finish and a great souding instrument. Phil Marino was kind of quiet absorbing all the guitars and shop talk. Thanks for making the trip Phil. Now my friend JJ what can I say. He is very special to me. He helped my wife Roseanne and I get things set up and with cleanup and we can't thank him enough. He also entertained us with a few songs and some great fingerpickin. Thanks pal. It's always a pleasure to be in your company.  My hat's off to all of you who made this an event I will never forget. 

Tony giving JJ some pointers

Anthony Z. wailing away.

Hesh and Lacey