Official Luthiers Forum!

What a nice thread to read early in the morning, this was the first forum I joined. I have joined a few others but this is the one that I spend most of my time on. I also remember everyone's name here. That says something.
Glad to be here,
Evan

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http://www.NewYorkGuitarRepair.com

[QUOTE=Don Williams] Hmm....yes the waitress...wasn't she the one that Mr. Zoot kept taking pictures of?
Remember Bob?! [/QUOTE]
Don I remember the waitress. Unfortunately my wife made me delete her picture.
Hers's a few pic's that depict what the OLF comraderie is all about.

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The Zootman
1109 Military Rd.
Kenmore, NY 14217
(716) 874-1498

Bob thanks for posting the photos I met most of these folks at ASIA. Nice memories.
Evan

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Evan I didn't know you were there. Did I meet you?

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Beautiful and unusual tone woods at a reasonable price.
http://www.rctonewoods.com/RCT_Store
The Zootman
1109 Military Rd.
Kenmore, NY 14217
(716) 874-1498

Not too sure, I can be pretty shy when I am not typing.
I remember John and the gentleman who I beleive also makes knives.
There is always next time Bob. Are you going to GAL in June?
Evan

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Thanks for sharing this Bob, it sure gives the will to meet other OLFers! Evan, you can be sure that if i go to New York one day, i'll go and distract you from your crazy life a little bit!

Serge

Evan i wish I could go to GAL. It's a bit too far for me to drive.

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Beautiful and unusual tone woods at a reasonable price.
http://www.rctonewoods.com/RCT_Store
The Zootman
1109 Military Rd.
Kenmore, NY 14217
(716) 874-1498

Sounds great Serge, I understand Bob, I'm just going to plane it to this one. I get out of NY so infrequently because my shop is too busy. I am actually treating it as a vacation. The funny part is 2 years ago my wife and I drove all over the Northwest on our honeymoon and were in Tacoma a little bit after the last GAL convention. I promised not to miss it again!
Evan

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http://www.NewYorkGuitarRepair.com

[QUOTE=Joe Beaver] Pat,

You are truly a gentle, caring, kind soul.

Takes one to know one!

I feel your pain......

Wait!! I'm just kidding... Don't throw that can of KTM-9 at me....[/QUOTE]

How did you know I have a nearly-full can?

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now known around here as Pat Foster
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Kevin well said, we all love the OLF and hope your days get brighter!
Matt, hand in there!

Mike
White Oak, Texas

How could I turn my back on you guys, not gonna do it,not gonna.

Bob C. you were one of the best parts of my trip to the asia symposium. I will always remember how you made me feel like your son.

heres a shot of me and Lance, although we had known each other for a few years, we met for the first time here.


heres one with me Tom and Jerry Hossum the knife maker, where the heck are you jerry? here we are meeting Craig for the first time. Isnt that John or Steve Kinnards guitar?...dont worrie I remember it well....very nice instrument.


one more.....

and one more

Matt--It was/is my bro John's. And it really IS a nice guitar! As far as staying--glad to hear it. One of your guitars is one of the few proudly on display in the "My Pictures" section of my computer. (Downloaded, not bought ) We need the continued inspiration!

Kevin--I met you in Nazareth, PA way back in '98. You made the trip to Martin memorable... or at least more so. Very friendly, open and knowledgeable. Then to travel to NYC and find one of your guitars hanging at (I think) Sam Ash was a real treat.

Two first tier guys, right here at the OLF. This really is a great place.

Steve

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From Nacogdoches...the oldest town in Texas.

http://www.stephenkinnaird.com

Wow steve, I am honored.

heres one last pic of me playing to a rough crowd, doing my best to honor the requests.

Wow, thanks Matt for sharing those great moments with me and the rest of the gang, i'm jealous of you for meeting our OLF brothers,looks like you all knew each other forever! I'm also happy to hear you're staying with us, thinkin' of it, the's no better place than here so where would you have went?

That picture of your children listening to you playing guitar reminds me good memories of my past with my Mom and Dad.

I hope we can meet one day!

Serge

I'm sorry I hadn't joined this forum before the last ASIA symposium. Y'all look so chummy, and I didn't know any of you. We were like ships passing in the night...

I look forward to meeting some of you face to face in Tacoma in June. It'll make it more fun than ever.

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Todd Rose
Ithaca, NY

https://www.dreamingrosesecobnb.com/todds-art-music

https://www.facebook.com/ToddRoseGuitars/

Same here Todd,I hadn't joined OLF yet so at ASIA I didn't know these guys but next time for sure. This sure is a great thread and Very well said Keven

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Anderson Guitars
Clearwater,Fl. 33755

Ha! All those lutherie superheros in their blue-collar, guy-next-door disguises--but we know the truth!!! Remember your cameras at the GAL Convention!