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09-26-2007, 09:56 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 1,990
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One of the best people Ive had the honor to call friends in the surfcasting community, his is a loss to all.
I have many memories with Habs, he will be missed.
My heart goes out to his family and friends
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Sooner or later you're going to realize just as I did that there's a difference between knowing the path and walking the path. - Morpheus
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09-27-2007, 04:47 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: jerseyshore
Posts: 4,949
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I'm still in shock as I read all the post's. I was in Montauk when I got the news.
I am at a loss for words.My condolences to all who loved him..
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FORE!
It's usually darkest just before it turns Black..
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09-27-2007, 09:19 PM
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viva the plug-o-lution
Join Date: May 2002
Location: notsob
Posts: 3,476
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habs is pretty much the reason i got into plug building, back when i was like 15. i learned so much from the time we talked. i remember him giving me his buisness card and holding onto it like it was gold 5 years ago. my first 50 will go back for you.
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live to fish. fish to live. rod tips high.
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09-27-2007, 09:27 PM
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No Shorts On
Join Date: Sep 2000
Location: Bassachusetts
Posts: 1,109
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I'm still pretty much shocked and in denial. He was so full of life and just an all around great guy. When I was new to building, I was chatting with him in Mike's booth at the MSBA show just talking to him. He was giving me pointers and just being...well..social. Then on the boards, he was seemed to have a great heart as evident by him sending plugs to people and giving more pointers. Great stories and great guy. A true loss to us all.
RIP, Hab's. My condolences to the family and you will be in our prayers
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Bob Thomas
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09-23-2010, 06:27 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Somewhere between OOB & west of Watch Hill
Posts: 35,287
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Johnny, three years  .
Miss you bud. |
~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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09-23-2010, 06:40 AM
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Afterhours Custom Plugs
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: R.I.
Posts: 8,644
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RIP Johnny...
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09-23-2010, 06:59 AM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,851
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I have a bunch of pre-commercial days Habs plugs that he had me field testing. About once a month I see the plugs and think of John. We use to grab coffee in Greenville.
The last time I saw John was at Home Depot in Greenville. I was fighting with a pre-hung door that weighed a ton. As usual, Habs comes over to my truck, called me a &*^$# idiot for trying to move the door by myself, and then proceeds to push me out of the way and gets the door in my truck.
I truly miss the guy! He was the best!
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No boat, back in the suds.  
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