Members Rawhide Posted April 12, 2009 Members Report Posted April 12, 2009 (edited) I teach a lacing class once a month at the local Tandy and it's right across the street from Hidecrafter's in Ft. Worth. I figured I'd go in today and see what's new. They had just finshed their Saturday class and George was there. We talked for a minute and he and Jo Spencer invited me to lunch at the nearby diner. I have to say that lunch with George and Jo proved to be the greatest outing. I learned that George once played football for Joe Paterno at Penn State. He lived in New York and worked for Tandy for 35 years. He's a great guy, and I'm going to try and learn as much as I can from him. I feel very fortunate to be around here. Anyway, I just had to share. Keep poundin'!!! Edited April 12, 2009 by Rawhide Quote Marlon
Timd Posted April 12, 2009 Report Posted April 12, 2009 Dang, Marlon, George Hurst, Peter Main, who's next? You must be kissed by an angel...lol Quote
ArtS Posted April 12, 2009 Report Posted April 12, 2009 The phrase "Lucky Dog" comes to mind! Remember to pass it on. Enjoy your blessings. Art Quote Art Schwab "You cannot teach a man anything. You can only help him discover it within himself." – Galileo Galilei
Members Rawhide Posted April 12, 2009 Author Members Report Posted April 12, 2009 I tell ya, I do feel blessed. I'm sure going to do my part...That's partly why I joined the LW, to learn and pass on. I just hope that one day, I can be half as talented as these guys. Quote Marlon
Members Vikti Posted April 12, 2009 Members Report Posted April 12, 2009 I saw that your the newest LSLC guild member (got the news letter the other day). Welcome to the group. Hope to see you soon. I'm looking forward to see what you can teach a newbie like me. Damon Quote
Members Rawhide Posted April 12, 2009 Author Members Report Posted April 12, 2009 I saw that your the newest LSLC guild member (got the news letter the other day). Welcome to the group. Hope to see you soon. I'm looking forward to see what you can teach a newbie like me.Damon Thanks for the welcome Damon. I look forward to meeting you. (Not sure what I can teach, but I'll show you everything that I know ) I plan on being at the guild meeting Tuesday night. Quote Marlon
Members kevinhopkins Posted April 13, 2009 Members Report Posted April 13, 2009 Hello Rawhide, George is a very good friend of mine. I got to know him quite well during his and my years at Tandy. He's an extremely talented man,very knowledgeable, and a wealth of information. The leather world will probably never know how much it owes him! If you see him again soon, please pass on my greetings and best wishes. I'd heard that he had some health issues recently..... Kevin Hopkins, Springfield leather. Quote
Members anne newkold Posted April 14, 2009 Members Report Posted April 14, 2009 Try riding to a trade show with George, We went to Wickenburg show, Just George and I, What stories!! I have been on several trips with him and cherish all the time we spent together during the time I worked for Hide Crafters. I really miss him! Just never ask George about the first time he met me.... George and I do still keep in touch. Quote Anne NewkoldDerby, KS Wheat State Leather Guildhttp://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1212125110http://www.facebook.com/pages/Newkolds-Lea...59534304?ref=mf
HorsehairBraider Posted April 14, 2009 Report Posted April 14, 2009 Wow - that's so cool that you guys got to meet someone as talented as that! Lucky you! Sounds like a great guy, with a lot to teach. Quote They say princes learn no art truly, but the art of horsemanship. The reason is, the brave beast is no flatterer. He will throw a prince as soon as his groom. - Ben Jonson http://www.beautiful-horses.com
Members Rawhide Posted April 14, 2009 Author Members Report Posted April 14, 2009 Hello Rawhide, George is a very good friend of mine. I got to know him quite well during his and my years at Tandy. He's an extremely talented man,very knowledgeable, and a wealth of information. The leather world will probably never know how much it owes him! If you see him again soon, please pass on my greetings and best wishes. I'd heard that he had some health issues recently..... Kevin Hopkins, Springfield leather. Kevin, I sure will tell him. I hope to see him tomorrow at the guild meeting . Quote Marlon
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