I have had the fortunate pleasure of developing a genuine friendship with a passionate call collector, Eminence turkey call fanatic, old call researcher and historian, vintage Hudson car nut, and dedicated husband. He is a world class hawaiian guitar player... But, he might be slightly embarrassed if you knew that. He might be further embarassed if you knew that he recently performed live before thousands of people. He is humble. That is his nature. He is a walking book of information on old calls and callmakers, supplying much information to Earl Mickel and Howard Harlan for their great works. He opened his door to me, and shared his wonderful collection of game calls. We have done some horse trading, of course. I enjoy collecting old calls as much as I enjoy making them. He has been very kind in answering questions concerning hunting calls, both old and new. Did I mention that he is a remarkable call maker? He is in Harlan, Denka and all three of Mick's books on callmakers. He is patient, and a gentleman in every sense of the word. While I am comfortable calling him a call collecting mentor, the word has never been brought up concerning callmaking..... though, however, I suspect he would tickled. There are only a couple of men that i discuss gamecall making with..... these men know who they are. All have been helpful, and kind, and generous with their time, resources and materials. To all, especially D., thank you, thank you, thank you, Jim McNeil
