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Title: Good-bye my friend
Post by: flaxattack on January 17, 2007, 07:22:18 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
Title: Good-bye my friend
Post by: inthelows on January 17, 2007, 07:34:50 PM: Good luck and drive on Val.
Flax..are you going MOD?
NLP
Title: Good-bye my friend
Post by: olieoliver on January 17, 2007, 07:50:13 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)
Title: Good-bye my friend
Post by: bassfingers on January 17, 2007, 07:52:17 PM: Good luck and best wishes Val.

Simon.
Title: Good-bye my friend
Post by: richbass939 on January 17, 2007, 07:52:48 PM: Best wishes to you, Val.
Rich
Title: Good-bye my friend
Post by: lidon2001 on January 17, 2007, 07:53:49 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
Title: Good-bye my friend
Post by: flaxattack on January 17, 2007, 08:43:25 PM: no i am not going mod- val will continue to add input
Title: Good-bye my friend
Post by: tom_z on January 17, 2007, 08:43:33 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
Title: Good-bye my friend
Post by: the_8_string_king on January 17, 2007, 09:44:22 PM: Thanks for your help with my bass in progress, and good luck on your future endeavors, sir.
Title: Good-bye my friend
Post by: alemberic on January 18, 2007, 01:21:57 AM: Val--Best wishes to you, and many thanks for your help with my Orion order.

Eric
Title: Good-bye my friend
Post by: keith_h on January 18, 2007, 04:41:38 AM: Val,
Good luck in your new endeavor.

Keith
Title: Good-bye my friend
Post by: 811952 on January 18, 2007, 06:54:34 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
Title: Good-bye my friend
Post by: southpaw on January 18, 2007, 07:43:45 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.
Title: Good-bye my friend
Post by: senmen on January 18, 2007, 09:41:13 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)
Title: Good-bye my friend
Post by: mica on January 18, 2007, 11:07:34 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.
Title: Good-bye my friend
Post by: lbpesq on January 18, 2007, 11:33:08 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
Title: Good-bye my friend
Post by: valvil on January 18, 2007, 12:03:14 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
Title: Good-bye my friend
Post by: Bradley Young on January 18, 2007, 02:40:06 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
Title: Good-bye my friend
Post by: David Houck on January 18, 2007, 04:41:11 PM: A toast to our friend Val!
Salute!
Title: Good-bye my friend
Post by: dadabass2001 on January 18, 2007, 04:47:18 PM: And Salud! Happy trails, Val.
All the best.
Mike
Title: Good-bye my friend
Post by: rklisme on January 18, 2007, 07:22:36 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
Title: Good-bye my friend
Post by: dannobasso on January 18, 2007, 07:24:30 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
Title: Good-bye my friend
Post by: j_gary on January 18, 2007, 08:22:01 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
Title: Good-bye my friend
Post by: jacko on January 19, 2007, 07:47:44 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
Title: Good-bye my friend
Post by: keavin on January 19, 2007, 02:45:00 PM: Val lives on within the beauty & sound of our beloved alembics!