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appreciation I know a lot has been said and was well said about how it all went but I feel I still have a few more things to add... First, our hosts were first class people with hearts as big as their swimming pool was, Rosie and Bob soon became My Mom and Dad for the week end and for the next events to come. Bob is not just a sponsor, he is a true friend to you as soon as you see him, I'll always remember what you said to me by the pool Bob, it really shows that you love your family and friends first! Bob Jr and Connie are great hosts also and Man, the food, the food! Hmmmm manum Mama Mia!  JJ, you are one fine gentleman and it was a real treat to be with you for 3 days, i'll always remember your selflessness, your softness of the heart and your guitar playing! Indiana you said, do they shoot Bears over there?  Anthony , Your Archtops were icing on the cake, Thanks for the Corn Flakes dude, you also have a very beautiful family and congrats on your 14th year wedding anniversary with Tricia, you are a very special friend and hey, where's that thumbpick you promised me! 
Will see you soon along with Tony Tony, I can't wait to shake your gifted paws as well, I was blown away by your immense talent as a builder and as a player and that gorgeous BRW guitar was just delicious to see "live", thanks for all the tips to me and everyone, you da man Tony ! To my bud Alain, you are one heck of a guitar player, roommate, van driver, supporter but most importantly, my true friend, thanks for being with me there my brother! 
Respect Man! Thanks to everyone who made it and made this event so great, just pure perfect week end it was indeed! Serge |
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is a difficult spot to post into this thread. After all, what more can be
written? I have watched this thread unfold like a pure white friendship sail unfurling in a sweet cool wisp of wind, knowing full well that it would eventually be fully opened for all to see the grandeur and power within. It happened tonight. Arthur Waley once wrote ~”I want to be your friend, for ever and ever without break of decay. When the hills are all flat and the rivers are all dry, When it lightens and thunders in winter, when it rains and snows in summer, when Heaven and Earth mingle - not till then will I part from you. “ Well, Hesh and Serge – you have made that friendship happen. What started as a get together of people with a common interest and love of luthier, has turned into an event of camaraderie and life-long friendships. Each and every person who attended came away with a special gift – new friends. As I have read through this thread, I have had cause to reflect upon my actions as a person in this world. I realize I need to be more generous in all I do, say, and think and view every encounter as a cornerstone of a new friendship. I hope this has touched each of you positively in some way or another. I want to thank you Hesh and Serge for setting a new standard in my life. Generosity of the heart is my new goal. I had agreed with an early OLF member that the OLF is family (ohana) and this is so evident in what we are reading within this thread. I would be honored to find a friendship anywhere like Hesh and Serge have found here through OLF. See, this isn’t just about the pictures, it’s not just about the guitars, and it is not just about the printed words, but of a deep friendship that grew out of a forum and a love of luthier. Isn't it wonderful! Peace. Jeanne |
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