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Title: A Very Special Gift From A Very Special Friend
Post by: Bulldogmikey on June 10, 2010, 09:24:31 AM: Being homebound is frustrating. So I read a lot, always have. I study a lot. Bible and Theological topics mostly. But in the last year I have become a student of the history of Callmakers and the art of call making. I have given a portion of my time to understand better the Art of making wood talk! As well as the passion of men and women in this fraternity and it's long and fragmented history. I would never have been able to buy these books,, but out of the goodness of his heart, Richard Helsby sent these to me. I can't even begin to express my gratitude. That you Richard and Sally. These will be treasured by our family for generation to come.

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Title: Re: A Very Special Gift From A Very Special Friend
Post by: ronmexico on June 10, 2010, 09:26:39 AM: very nice gesture by richard for sure.
Title: Re: A Very Special Gift From A Very Special Friend
Post by: Porter on June 10, 2010, 10:56:06 AM: What a very very special gift!!!!

Enjoy them and I expect to learn a lot from you :)
Title: Re: A Very Special Gift From A Very Special Friend
Post by: 3CB on June 10, 2010, 11:51:56 AM: Mickey, I know you will love those books! I have all three of the Berryhill books (# 706 on all three) they are a treasure for sure. I hope you enjoy them. That is a tremendous gift for sure.
Title: Re: A Very Special Gift From A Very Special Friend
Post by: SS Custom Calls on June 10, 2010, 03:46:13 PM: Richard is a kind hearted person, and I'm proud to call him friend! *up*

Al
Title: Re: A Very Special Gift From A Very Special Friend
Post by: letinmfly on June 10, 2010, 03:52:46 PM: Quote from: SS Custom Calls on June 10, 2010, 03:46:13 PM
Richard is a kind hearted person, and I'm proud to call him friend! *up*

Al

Ditto!! *cheers*
Title: Re: A Very Special Gift From A Very Special Friend
Post by: augiedog55 on June 10, 2010, 04:01:09 PM: Richard , You da man..Mike will treasure those for *cheers* *cheers* *cheers* sure
Title: Re: A Very Special Gift From A Very Special Friend
Post by: trb136 on June 10, 2010, 04:41:17 PM: Awesome Gesture Richard!!!!!! You are a great friend!!!
Title: Re: A Very Special Gift From A Very Special Friend
Post by: Gitzit69 on June 10, 2010, 05:56:50 PM: Quote from: augiedog55 on June 10, 2010, 04:01:09 PM
Richard , You da man..Mike will treasure those for *cheers* *cheers* *cheers* sure
*up* *up*
Title: Re: A Very Special Gift From A Very Special Friend
Post by: B-Ready on June 10, 2010, 06:01:25 PM: Hats off to ya' Richard.... Very Kind indeed!!!!! ....... Congrats Mike !!!!! *cheers*

Brent,
Title: Re: A Very Special Gift From A Very Special Friend
Post by: Shadetree Callers on June 10, 2010, 06:11:45 PM: I need some buddies like you !!!
Title: Re: A Very Special Gift From A Very Special Friend
Post by: turkey stew on June 10, 2010, 07:32:27 PM: Congrats Mike on some awesome books! Richard you are one fine dude! I`m glad we are best friends! *up*
Title: Re: A Very Special Gift From A Very Special Friend
Post by: HelsbysCustomCalls on June 10, 2010, 07:50:52 PM: Quote from: turkey stew on June 10, 2010, 07:32:27 PM
Congrats Mike on some awesome books! Richard you are one fine dude! I`m glad we are best friends! *up*
Me too budro!!!!
Title: Re: A Very Special Gift From A Very Special Friend
Post by: John from NY on June 10, 2010, 09:18:48 PM: This is perhaps what I love the most about call collecting and the people involved in it. Without question, the finest people I've ever met have been callmakers and collectors hands down.
Title: Re: A Very Special Gift From A Very Special Friend
Post by: Bulldogmikey on June 10, 2010, 09:23:06 PM: Quote from: John from NY on June 10, 2010, 09:18:48 PM
This is perhaps what I love the most about call collecting and the people involved in it. Without question, the finest people I've ever met have been callmakers and collectors hands down.

John You are Spot On my friend! Great People! Great Sport! Great Folk Art! Great Craftsman! But the best thing is Great Friends!

Mike
Title: Re: A Very Special Gift From A Very Special Friend
Post by: wiltznucs on June 11, 2010, 09:45:32 AM: A great gesture, lots of good information to be had there. If you happen across Howard Harlan's book thats an excellent read as well...