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Post by Bejewelme on Feb 23, 2009 18:21:06 GMT -5
I got home and have an appt in a bit, but got sidelined when I opened the mail quickly! Inside is the most beautiful cab made by 58vette, Gary! He sent me this cab as a thank you for taking pics of his geodes, and helping him with some of the postings! Imagine me helping with computer stuff This is so stunning, I really tried to take good photos! The first thing I thought of is the Amish quilts I grew up with in Lancaster! This is a cab I will always treasure! Gary, I can't thank you enough, it is flawless, and I can't imagine how much work went into something like this! :drool: Making one cab is an effort, and to cut these tiny pieces and glue them perfectly and then cab them astounds me! I think Gary has shared that he was hit by an uninsured driver and is now in a wheelchair. He had to sell his Genie, due to medical bills piling up from not working as a result of the accident! Someone this talented needs a machine, any machine! So I am asking all of you to keep your eyes and ears open for something if it comes along, I want to help Gary get cabbing again! I hope you all enjoy viewing this fine craftsmanship as much as I do, it really made me cry I was so touched!!! I will post this in the creations section as well! Thanks Gary, I LOVE IT!!!!! Amber Front Back Side
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Post by catmandewe on Feb 23, 2009 19:45:45 GMT -5
Great cab!!
I have done some trading with Gary and have 4 of his cabs. They are in my display cabinet and I will never part with them, they are all works of art. I am sorry to hear about the accident. I think we should take up a collection and get him some wheels, with talent like that it should not go to waste. I will put up the first $100.00, who else will chip in? Lets get this ball a rollin.....................Tony
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Post by SteveHolmes on Feb 23, 2009 21:15:51 GMT -5
Damn Amber! That is one Fabulous Cab. Gary is truly an artisan. You are very deserving of the cab too Amber. I read that Mary Ann recieved a wonderful gift from you...so I guess Karma is True! Very Nice of you Tony! Times are tough for me...but I sure would help if I could. Steve
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Post by Tonyterner on Feb 23, 2009 22:07:49 GMT -5
That's a beaut! I'm the lucky owner of one of Gary's cabs too. He is an artist. You know you have my support in this worthy effort. Wowsers Tony that is VERY generous.
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Post by Bejewelme on Feb 23, 2009 22:12:07 GMT -5
OK We got Catman at $100 and me at $100 Now we need more people and a good used machine!!! Come on guys we did it before we can do it again!
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Post by stonesthatrock on Feb 23, 2009 23:29:11 GMT -5
i have always admired his work and often wondered what happened to gary. His work is amazing and your righ amber it does look like a quilt. let me check my money situation, not sure i can do 4100.00 but i'm sure i can do something.
ralph and mary ann
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Post by catmandewe on Feb 24, 2009 0:47:07 GMT -5
Ralph and Maryann, 4100.00 is VERY Generous, you are both great people!! What a set of wheels that will buy!!
LOL we know that is a typo!! Thanks for the contribution, whatever you can spare...............Tony
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Post by sitnwrap on Feb 24, 2009 2:00:33 GMT -5
Amber that is a beautiful thank you gift and this is a wonderful thing that you are doing for him. I wont be able to donate much but it will be something. Gary's tallent as an artist should not lay dormant.
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Post by stonesthatrock on Feb 24, 2009 2:12:33 GMT -5
yikesssssssssss i'm generous but lets not get carried away. lol no i can't do 4100. or $100 or but i can do something.
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Post by Tonyterner on Feb 24, 2009 8:14:00 GMT -5
Amber, you might want to make a post just about helping out Gary so that everyone sees it. You could include some photos of his past cabs. I can ferret them out of here if you like.
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Post by Bejewelme on Feb 24, 2009 10:54:28 GMT -5
OK, maybe if you have an intarsia cab made by Gary you could post it uder Creations! I think they deserve a place there!
I will check with Gary to see what we can do for him! He doesn't want help, but you know I am inclinded to not listen too well!!!! I have bad hearing anyways!!!!
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