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flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack
Post Number: 1358 Registered: 4-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - 7:22 pm: | |
I called alembic today and found out our good friend Valentino will be leaving permanently Friday. I know i am speaking for many as i wish val our very best wishes as he pursues his next adventure. In yiddish there is a word for Val. It's called "mensch" There is no literal translation but in essence it means "a mans man" Val along with Mica helped me design Direwolf and he was there from the very beginning on Scooter. Val on behalf of all the people you have touched....... Thank you for helping our dreams become reality Godspeed, may the wind always be at your back and may the 4 winds blow you safely home. I will look forward to seeing your posts as moderator and i will always think of you when i am playing |
inthelows
Advanced Member Username: inthelows
Post Number: 313 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - 7:34 pm: | |
Good luck and drive on Val. Flax..are you going MOD? NLP |
olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 1052 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - 7:50 pm: | |
Good luck Val in what ever you seek. I appreciate your insight and assistance on my custom. Thanks & God Bless, Olie (Message edited by olieoliver on January 17, 2007) |
bassfingers
Intermediate Member Username: bassfingers
Post Number: 123 Registered: 11-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - 7:52 pm: | |
Good luck and best wishes Val. Simon. |
richbass939
Senior Member Username: richbass939
Post Number: 789 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - 7:52 pm: | |
Best wishes to you, Val. Rich |
lidon2001
Advanced Member Username: lidon2001
Post Number: 281 Registered: 4-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - 7:53 pm: | |
Thanks for everything Val. You helped make 3 special instruments that much more special for me. I am forever grateful and your efforts will not be forgotten. Fare thee well and best wishes for continued success. Tom |
flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack
Post Number: 1359 Registered: 4-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - 8:43 pm: | |
no i am not going mod- val will continue to add input |
tom_z
Senior Member Username: tom_z
Post Number: 493 Registered: 7-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - 8:43 pm: | |
Warm wishes Val. Best of luck on the road ahead. I've enjoyed the few times we've spoken and I'm sorry I missed you when I visited the shop. Keep on truckin' -> Peace Tom
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the_8_string_king
Advanced Member Username: the_8_string_king
Post Number: 348 Registered: 9-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 - 9:44 pm: | |
Thanks for your help with my bass in progress, and good luck on your future endeavors, sir. |
alemberic
Junior Username: alemberic
Post Number: 34 Registered: 6-2006
| Posted on Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 1:21 am: | |
Val--Best wishes to you, and many thanks for your help with my Orion order. Eric |
keith_h
Senior Member Username: keith_h
Post Number: 675 Registered: 2-2005
| Posted on Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 4:41 am: | |
Val, Good luck in your new endeavor. Keith |
811952
Senior Member Username: 811952
Post Number: 950 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 6:54 am: | |
Val, Like all here, I wish you the very best of luck in whatever you do and wherever you choose to do it. You have been an excellent addition to the Alembic crew, and I think many of us have come to feel like we know you through these pages, if not in person. Take care and keep in touch! John |
southpaw
Intermediate Member Username: southpaw
Post Number: 129 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 7:43 am: | |
Val, Godspeed to you and thank you for all your kindness and effort. I truly enjoyed meeting and talking with you. Please stay in touch on the Club. |
senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen
Post Number: 616 Registered: 7-2003
| Posted on Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 9:41 am: | |
Val, also from me my best wishes and many thanks for your help during the building process of "Tears for John". Take care Oliver (Spyderman) |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 4005 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 11:07 am: | |
Valentino is going to work for his family's business and with his language and music skills, he will be a great asset to them. While Valentino won't be at the office anymore, he'll still be a moderator on the Club and will certainly be visitng the shop regularly. |
lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq
Post Number: 2032 Registered: 7-2004
| Posted on Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 11:33 am: | |
Bye, Val, don't be a stranger. And anytime you're around the East Bay, stop by and say hello to Tina and me. Bill, tgo |
valvil
Moderator Username: valvil
Post Number: 975 Registered: 7-2002
| Posted on Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 12:03 pm: | |
Thanks everybody, it's been a great 3 1/2 years and I will never forget the experience. I'll miss everyone here at Alembic, it's been a honor and a priviledge working with them and helping so many of you with your dream instruments. As Mica & Jeff pointed out I'll still be a moderator on the club, so I'll stay in touch. Thanks again Valentino |
byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung
Post Number: 490 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 2:40 pm: | |
Valentino, Good luck with the family business. It is a sad day to see you leaving Alembic. If you're ever up Seattle-way, remember that our home is always open. Bradley |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 4729 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 4:41 pm: | |
A toast to our friend Val! Salute! |
dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001
Post Number: 736 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 4:47 pm: | |
And Salud! Happy trails, Val. All the best. Mike |
rklisme
Advanced Member Username: rklisme
Post Number: 333 Registered: 5-2004
| Posted on Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 7:22 pm: | |
Val Good luck my friend and let me know if you are still up for George Duke next month! I will call you. Rory |
dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso
Post Number: 442 Registered: 3-2004
| Posted on Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 7:24 pm: | |
Wow, time sure flies! May you find great success and reward working for the family. I remember the first time I called and heard a male voice on the Santa Rosa side. Threw me fer a loop! Take care, Danno |
j_gary
Advanced Member Username: j_gary
Post Number: 242 Registered: 6-2005
| Posted on Thursday, January 18, 2007 - 8:22 pm: | |
Best wishes Val. I appreciate the fact that every time I called you made me feel as though the dumb ideas I had were genius, but perhaps best forgotten. A scholar and a gentleman always. Glad to hear, you will still be here. Give old 80-1595 a hug when you see her. Good luck,Gary |
jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko
Post Number: 999 Registered: 10-2002
| Posted on Friday, January 19, 2007 - 7:47 am: | |
Best wishes Val. Good luck with the family business and it's good to know you'll still be keeping us all in check. Graeme |
keavin
Senior Member Username: keavin
Post Number: 1025 Registered: 12-2002
| Posted on Friday, January 19, 2007 - 2:45 pm: | |
Val lives on within the beauty & sound of our beloved alembics! |