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For those of you missing our bear, here is a pic sent a few of us this morning at 6:17 a.m.







Serge said it sounds good. Thanks for the update Bear.......

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http://www.dickeyguitars.com

It's great to see what Serge has been up to Bruce.
Thanks for the update.
Looks like a beuty!
Uncle Norman should be one happy guy!

Wade

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Wade
Nashua, NH
http://www.wadefx.com

It was great to get the pics and email from Serge. Dang the forum needs the bear.

I love the look of that ash.

Ron

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OLD MAN formerly (and formally) known as:

Ron Wisdom

Somewhere in the middle of Arkansas......

Thanks for sharing Bruce.
It is good to see what Serge is up to.

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Joe Breault
Merrimack, NH
Perpetual novice

I really like what I can see, but I want to see more.

More pictures please Bro!

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Aoibeann

I got them too. I told him he can still keep up with all of us by looking in on
the OLF. He can see whats up as a guest!!!!!! I don't know if he will

For Serge

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Andy Z.
http://www.lazydogguitars.com

Aw come on, Serge!!! Come and tell us more about this guitar!! It's a beaut!

It looks really good to me, too! A familiar shape, but with individual elements that make it unique. Well done!

Looks great Serge, miss ya buddy! Come on back if the mood strikes you.
Best, Evan

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http://www.NewYorkGuitarRepair.com

Yep,Serge did a very nice job on this SJ. He says:
there are 7 kinds of wood on this guitar....

Ash B & S
WRC top
rosette made with maple and EIR
MAHOG AND MAPLE NECK
COCO bridge, fretboard and head plate veneer
ebony bindings

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Anderson Guitars
Clearwater,Fl. 33755

yep....I got that email too! Serge is getting real good at this!

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Peter M.
Cornerstone Guitars
http://www.cornerstoneukes.com

     I don't understand why Serge didn't just pop in to post thi himself. What's
up on that?

    I guess i'm missing something that seems like it may be a bit petty to me,
but then again, that may just be me.

    The guitar looks very nice nonetheless and I'm sure its new owner will be
thrilled with it.

Regards,
Kevin Gallagher/Omega Guitars

Serge is on a spiritual journey. Only he will know when he gets there. I'm just hoping he keeps building and that his journey takes him by this way again!

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http://www.dickeyguitars.com

Kevin, as you may know, Serge is a very spiritual fellow. He just couldn't post without evangelizing some, cause that's his nature. Unfortunately that runs somewhat afoul of the rules and Serge decided he couldn't post and hold it back, so he is really into his witnessing now and feels that is what he needs to be doing. He's happy and following his calling, but still building, too. I hope my faith is as strong as his some day, I'm working on it.

Ron

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OLD MAN formerly (and formally) known as:

Ron Wisdom

Somewhere in the middle of Arkansas......

    I'm not getting something, I guess. I'm as spiritual as anyone I know
and feel that same call since it is a commission to anyone who believes.
There are just very effective ways to represent your faith and to offer it to
others through carefully chosen words and actions without ever crossing
any lines that may exist.

     It's like being an employee on a job working for someone else. You'd
better not spend a single second on the clock sharing even your most
urgent beliefs. Break time and lunch hour are another story since it's your
personal time and is the appropriate time to enjoy personal excahnges
with fellow employees and even employers.

     I've had opportunity to share extensively with fellow employees and
have even enjoyed having a former boss as a member of my church for
more than 18 years after some of that sharing of what I believe.

    What drew them into a place where they were even willing to listen or
to come and initiate the conversations? The simple fact that when it was
time to do what I was being paid for...that's the only thing that I did.
Because I showed that level of respect to the people whose dime I was on,
I guess I earned an equal level of credibility in their eyes.

    There is an appropriate time and place...like break time on the job and
the PM sections of forums like these. General kindness and excitement
about the things we believe are enough to pique the curosity of others as
to what makes us different and makes it attractive to them.

     I'm sorry that Serge felt that he had to leave. His presence was
certainly enough to brighten a day for many here...with or without openly
sharing things of faith.

I just don't understand....and i'm a pastor with tons of time sharing under
my belt. This is just life stuff.

Regards,
Kevin Gallagher/Omega Guitars

I vote we either exclude our mate Serge from that particular rule (not fair to everyone else), or to have slightly different rules in the off topics forum and he keeps the religious stuff over there. Now that'd be a compromise, and we might get our mate back.

At the Ubeaut woodwork forums, they have an "open slather" forum which you need a free password to get into. No rules at all. It works out fine. It's also a great source for dirty jokes.

BTW, You write very well Kevin. I'm always impressed with the way you express yourself in writing (and one handed too). Just thought I'd mention that I noticed.

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kevin's correct. let's not go flogging that dead horse again.