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04-04-2005, 05:03 PM
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Fish "one of God's gifts to us"
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Woonsocket
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Found A Class Act
I want to share something about someone at the New England Saltwater Show. I was lucky enough to meet up again with Al Gag(alphabet) at the show again this year. If anyone on this list doesn't know him. He is probably one of the classiest guys you'll have the fortune to meet. He met me last year at the show and we talked for a while. I gave him one of my lures then and he remembered me and told me he has it hung on his collection wall.
Some times in this circle (fishing and lure building) you run into people who will paint on a smile and turn around and throw the biggest knife they can find right into your back. We know who they are and some people think they are demi-gods. But other times you run into people who genuinely are willing to share advice, friendship, a smile, and good criticizm. Everyone out there, Al Gag-(alphabet) is one of those good guys.
I hope to have the chance to wet a line with him sometime. If I can give advice to my counterparts out there. Please don't try to slam anyone behind their back, it alwayse comes back to you. Follow the example of a class act. Thanks for those who supported me at the show and It was a great seeing some very nice work from you guys. The gent in row 500 with his 15 year old son (I think his name is 48HOURS, sorry if wrong) my friend you are an artist, keep up the great work and follow God, you'll definately be a success  .
Thanks everyone.
Armand |
"Fish, just one of God's gifts to us."
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04-04-2005, 05:09 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Cranberry Coast Gateway 2 Cape Cod
Posts: 4,143
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Originally Posted by RI Popper
(I think his name is 48HOURS, sorry if wrong) my friend you are an artist, keep up the great work and follow God, you'll definately be a success .
Thanks everyone.
Armand |
Armand, his name is don, Aka Afterhours
sorry we missed you last weekends work prevented us to go
- The Links |
" Happy as a clam at high tide "
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04-04-2005, 05:19 PM
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Fish "one of God's gifts to us"
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Woonsocket
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I'm very sorry afterhours. your doing some great work. Also I forgot to mention Don Bliz. Very nice to see you too. thanks for that great swimmer. I can't wait to get it wet  makes me want to fishhhhhh.
I'm sorry I missed the Missing Links Sr & Jr. You guys I still owe you woodage.
Armand |
"Fish, just one of God's gifts to us."
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04-04-2005, 05:26 PM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
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Armand, good to see you new stuff looks schweet!!!
Al wasnt at his booth when I walked by, but his Assistant was...
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Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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04-04-2005, 05:33 PM
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Afterhours Custom Plugs
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: R.I.
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armand great meeting you and your family thanks for the kind words.my g/f and i got the chance to spend the better part of an hour with al gag- the man is a total class act and a real gentleman. |
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04-04-2005, 07:24 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Vero Beach Florida
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You're very welcome Armand.
You're in good company!
Hope to get out to fish with you this year.
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04-04-2005, 07:52 PM
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Fish "one of God's gifts to us"
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Woonsocket
Posts: 734
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Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND
Armand, good to see you new stuff looks schweet!!!
Al wasnt at his booth when I walked by, but his Assistant was...
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well my rock hopping friend, She is much easier on the eyes anyway lol Thanks for the kind words, I'm alwayse trying to improve.
Don, I'd love to get out with you fishing. You name the time, day, species and I'm there with bells on |
"Fish, just one of God's gifts to us."
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04-04-2005, 05:26 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
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Armand...you hit that nail right on the head! Al is a true gentleman and a class act across the board. I have gotten to know Al quite well through my affiliation with MSBA and he is a joy to be around. Not to mention his many charitable endeavors.  |
Almost time to get our fish on!!! 
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04-04-2005, 07:58 PM
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Fish "one of God's gifts to us"
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Woonsocket
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Originally Posted by BigFish
Armand...you hit that nail right on the head! Al is a true gentleman and a class act across the board. I have gotten to know Al quite well through my affiliation with MSBA and he is a joy to be around. Not to mention his many charitable endeavors. |
Couldn't agree more Larry, P.S. While I saw John R. at the show, I asked him if he would pass on my donated materials to the MSBA Tourny. Van will know what to do with it. Thanks for all your work. We're lucky to have people like you too. (NOT ONLY BUBBLES RISE TO THE TOP, CREAM DOES TOOOOO)
Armand |
"Fish, just one of God's gifts to us."
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04-04-2005, 08:04 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: .
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...ahhh....never mind.  |
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04-04-2005, 08:52 PM
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Retired Surfer
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Sunset Grill
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Al Gagliardi
I second that opinon of Al Gags. I don't know of anyone who doesn't like the guy. He is a hard act to follow, figuratively and literally. And you all will soon see what I mean in that regard shortly.
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Swimmer a.k.a. YO YO MA
Serial Mailbox Killer/Seal Fisherman
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