Something in a FedEx Box... (edit: Sergio gets the White Westie)

[rugerpc]

PMWSDB...

somehow, I missed adding Sergio to that mass message. How can that be??

 

[sergiodeblanc]

I was pushing it a bit hard there, guilty as charged. I felt I needed a bit more cover as I was afraid you were going to guess at any time .

Haha! It's comical now in hindsight.. Well actually it's always funny when somebody has a hissy-fit over something that happened on the interweb.

But, hey! You had to do what you had to do.

 

[rugerpc]

I was constantly worrying that you would figure it out...

 

[sergiodeblanc]

I was constantly worrying that you would figure it out...

I was slightly suspicious after Phil posted the pics, but honestly just thought somebody was biting my style.

 

[bodia]

Dudes, I haven't even been able to come to grips with what I saw Monday. I still haven't been able to wrap my head around the mass of emotions that happened. I've been trying to figure out, for the past 5 days, how to sufficiently express what happened, but I can't do it. I feel like a douche every time I start typing something. Maybe I've got enough gin in me tonight. It was a special moment that I will never forget. I'm thankful I got to play a role in making it happen.

I know Sergio feels like he "doesn't deserve this", but that's crap, and you all know it. I started hanging around here a couple of years ago, and honestly, I felt it was a tough nut to crack. I was ready to bale, and go back to whatever. I must admit, the whitty banter that Sergio started with me in a couple of threads made me feel a little more welcome. I decided to "ride it out", and see what happened. Glad I did. I've had the opportunity to meet a few members, had some cool conversations, and hopefully made a good impression. I got to meet Sergio for lunch for the first time about a year ago. When we finished lunch, and were talking in the parking lot, he motioned me over to his car, popped the trunk, and showed me the Forum Guitar. Explained what it was all about, the next generation of Forum members, passing it along, etc, etc. That struck a chord with me, and made me feel truly welcome. I was a little overwhelmed. Not sure why. I must be a p@ssy. But I felt good in that moment.

What we all did, as a direct result of what Serg brings to this place, made me feel really, really good. As others have said, a renewed faith in humanity, if only for a brief while, proves that it is possible. He brings out the best in all of us, whether it be through humor, feeling welcome, or just being. He leads by example, whether he knows it, or admits it, or not.

I love you bro!

I gotta go pass out..............

 

[JustRob]

Sergio, I thought you had it figured out after we talked. I stayed off the forum after just to avoid suspicion.

Amazing job by those who planned it. I wouldn't think a secret could be kept among this many people on the internet.

I'm embarrassed to admit that my base instincts and greed took over, and that reptilian part of my brain was thinkin' of ways to get it. I thought: "G@d dammit! I knew I shoulda kept my mouth shut about that guitar."

Sergio, you deserve that guitar. It's karma catching up with you. You've been a reminder to me that I don't have to live in the baser instincts and I can choose the positive.
Before I met you I read your posts and wondered if you were some kind of Pollyanna freak of nature but after meeting you I saw that you had both sides, but always tried to choose the positive.
You said now you have to stop for broken down cars and throw you change in the jar for whatever cause. I have a feeling you've already been doing that for a long time.

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Damn, guys. I'm trying to deflect and bury my emotions here, and y'all are making me get the feels all over again.

Jim, Rob, all of you, I love you.

 

[dmatthews]

It's all good, and although we've never met I sincerely hope I can call you friend.

 

[dkilpatrick]

I heard if it there is no youtube clip within a week it turns into pumpkin early Sunday morning and leaves a bottle of mostly empty Dickel and some cigarette butts in the case.

I at least owe you that and a picture of my baby, buddy. I can make those happen by Saturday night.

Time is running out

 

[veinbuster]

Time is running out

Remember we're on Paco time. There's ages left.

 

[CatStrangler]

Technically since SDB got the guitar on monday, I think he's got till next Sunday morning.

Time is running out

 

[dkilpatrick]

I'd settle for some glamour shots.
(Of cloudzilla of course)

 

[sergiodeblanc]

It's all good, and although we've never met I sincerely hope I can call you friend.

Of course, Dave. That's been true for years.

Time is running out

Alright, alright.

Remember we're on Paco time. There's ages left.

I happen to have a small break in the action right now.

Technically since SDB got the guitar on monday, I think he's got till next Sunday morning.

Much appreciated! I need to go grab my interface for some proper clips. I don't think I can endure another YouTube video of myself.

I'd settle for some glamour shots.
(Of cloudzilla of course)

It has been overcast all week until today. Unfortunately sunlight really only comes in through the windows early morning, and today I opted to sleep in (a bit) since mom was home. Here's a few:



The pores/grain is so tight on the Brazzy board it feels like an ice slick.



Somebody graffitied an Alt-Right slogan on the headstock.



Uh oh! The Dremel tool's out:




Phew.. Only the trem bar needed "fixing".

 

[toothace]

Well done Sergio!! All but one picture are in focus

 

[sergiodeblanc]

Well done Sergio!! All but one picture are in focus

bastid.

 

[veinbuster]

Well done Sergio!! All but one picture are in focus

See, I was thinking that meant they were fake.

 

[bodia]

Of course, Dave. That's been true for years.



Alright, alright.



I happen to have a small break in the action right now.



Much appreciated! I need to go grab my interface for some proper clips. I don't think I can endure another YouTube video of myself.



It has been overcast all week until today. Unfortunately sunlight really only comes in through the windows early morning, and today I opted to sleep in (a bit) since mom was home. Here's a few:



The pores/grain is so tight on the Brazzy board it feels like an ice slick.



Somebody graffitied an Alt-Right slogan on the headstock.



Uh oh! The Dremel tool's out:




Phew.. Only the trem bar needed "fixing".

Fraud! Who took these pics!

 

[sergiodeblanc]

See, I was thinking that meant they were fake.

Fraud! Who took these pics!

so. many. bastids.

 

[bodia]

so. many. bastids.

 

[dmatthews]

Hey wait a minute...
DeBlanc means "of white" in French! Duh!
Why'd that take me so long?