Cool ain't it
Great words John.
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| Author: | Kevin Gallagher [ Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:30 pm ] |
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Brock, Lance, Peter and all of you OLFers, What can I possibly say that will do your generosity and compassion justice. I saw the post for the auction on the forum just hours after it was placed and scrolled past it since I'm in no position to be bidding on any zoot right now. I thought it would be best to simply avoid the temptation and disappointment and to leave it to the guys who are buying wood. It was only after an email from a good friend mentioned the auction in asking how it was going. It was then that I surfed over to see it and was really touched by the effort. I have to say that this has been a difficult time for me and my family, but it has been a great time of learning and growing in ways I've never had to before. My friendships with folks online, especially those here at the OLF have become increasingly more important to me since they have been a constant source of encouragement and comfort while i've found myself with more time at home and free. The simple fact that so many of you graciously offered to help made a deep impression on my wife and I, but that you've all gone so far above and beyond anything we would ever expected has humbled us. My wife cried when I told her about the auction and all of the awesome contributions that were made to its contents as it progressed. Like any guitar builder, I love my wood and and love just having it in my shop so she fully understands the magnitude and selflessness of your giving. There's something special about having great wood on a shelf in the shop, but also about dreaming about what you'll build from it and what pieces you'll match it with for optimal visual and tonal impact. So many times I've just flipped through my personal wood stash and envisioned what each set of wood will become as I find time to build with them eventually. It's something that can drive us as builders in very unique ways. I know it's the same for all of us so I understand how truly generous these offerings are on each giver's part. One of the toughest things that anyone can do is to separate a luthier from a great piece of wood and his building supplies and that alone speaks volumes about this whole auction. Isn't it funny that even when I claim to be at a loss for words I can still write a rediculously long post? How can I say enough good about you all and the community here at the OLF? I'm honored and humbled to be counted as a friend and member here. To all who donated wood and parts and supplies to help us and to all who bid as well, my family and I offer you our deepest thanks. I look forward to recovering and getting to the place where I'll be able to be a part of the giving when someone else has a need. If I can be even a small part of helping someone else feel what we're feeling here in my house, I'll be thrilled to take part. Thanks for including me as part of this community. Thanks again to all, Kevin Gallagher/Omega Guitars |
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| Author: | John Mayes [ Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:43 pm ] |
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Kevin, I'm positive I speak for all of us here when I say that you mean a great deal to us both personally and professionally. I know that we are all very glad to help out in our own little way. I pray that you and your family will know peace through this time, and please, please...please do not ever hesitate to call on me if I can ever do anything to help. |
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| Author: | Rod True [ Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:47 pm ] |
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Cool ain't it
Great words John. |
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| Author: | Serge Poirier [ Wed Dec 13, 2006 3:56 pm ] |
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Dear Kevin, your situation although tough on you and your family is just a blessing in disguise that's occuring so the lives of many are being touched by His grace. As a matter of fact, since we reap what we sow, you are just harvesting all the good that you've been spreading on this small planet, in many hearts by being the generous person that you are. So EASY to give and so HARD to receive, i know the feeling when we are proud but if He chose this way to humble you, i'm considering to go down on my knees and pray that he will make you and me stronger in our faith. God bless you and your family my friend Serge |
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| Author: | peterm [ Wed Dec 13, 2006 4:14 pm ] |
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Who is Kevin Gallagher anyway? |
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| Author: | peterm [ Wed Dec 13, 2006 4:15 pm ] |
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[QUOTE=peterm] Who is Kevin Gallagher anyway? [/QUOTE] Just kidding! 
Kevin, you are very welcome and we are all praying for your speedy recovery!! |
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| Author: | PaulB [ Wed Dec 13, 2006 4:23 pm ] |
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Merry Christmas Kevin. |
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| Author: | WalterK [ Wed Dec 13, 2006 4:34 pm ] |
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God Bless you Kevin...Just get well and that will be payment enough for all. There's a swell bunch of folks here that care about each other and you are no exception. There has been so much materials donated I've decided to build a guitar for you to sell and that should put some much needed cash that I'm sure you can use. When I get going it won't take long and I will mail it to you. I hope that will help. May God Bless you and your family. Respectfully yours, 
walter |
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| Author: | Andy Zimmerman [ Wed Dec 13, 2006 5:00 pm ] |
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Kevin We are like a great big family. Always willing to help. Just get better we hope to see your awesome work here again soon. |
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| Author: | af_one [ Thu Dec 14, 2006 12:06 am ] |
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Hope your family has a Happy Holiday! |
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| Author: | Bill Greene [ Thu Dec 14, 2006 12:51 am ] |
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Yeah, I echo what others have said or implied, and add my take: From the perspective of trying to attain a level of expertise in this wonderful craft, don't forget that you're what a lot of us are trying to become. Your guitars are amazing, you freely share what you've learned - and how you do things - and you encourage others. A lot of people would like to have your luthiery chops. But many of us are more impressed with the kind of man you are: generous, humble, Godly, and trying to make the world a little better than you found it. Now there's a craft we should all be striving to learn, eh? Bill |
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| Author: | burbank [ Thu Dec 14, 2006 1:03 am ] |
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Kevin, Whatever comes around....... |
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| Author: | tippie53 [ Thu Dec 14, 2006 1:18 am ] |
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Kevin I was in your shoes about 10 years ago. That is how I got into luthiery after haveing my shoulder repaired and going through 2 surgeries. As of today I am fine and can do all I need to. The power of prayer and human spirit will get you and your family through this. I hope you recover and get back to your health fast. John Hall |
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| Author: | Shane Neifer [ Thu Dec 14, 2006 2:37 am ] |
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Get well very soon Kevin...We're all pulling for you!! Have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS, sometimes it is the times of hardship that really show how important the little things are and how the rest is just icing! Hug and hold your family and just get well! Kind Regards Shane |
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| Author: | charliewood [ Thu Dec 14, 2006 5:50 am ] |
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Obviously you deserve it Kevin Godspeed on your healing, I regret that Im in no position to help, but I do wish you all the best. Cheers Charliewood |
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| Author: | clavin [ Thu Dec 14, 2006 11:19 am ] |
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definition of a luthier, and good person. Your "music" resonates from inside you, and through your guitars. The inlay is going to be consistant with the theme- helping, supporting and a group effort for the whole, for the one. It's going to be marine life, of course. Tom set me "free" on this one to come up with something special to commemorate the guitar and it's mission. I'll be sure to post when the development begins. So much for the price limit. 
Best, Craig Lavin handcraftinlay.com |
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| Author: | old man [ Thu Dec 14, 2006 2:50 pm ] |
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Kevin, not much to add to the above, but I agree with it all. We're all striving to reach the bar that you have set both in your lutherie and your humanity. You are a hero to us. I hope, through all of this, that your family has the finest Christmas ever and it is a joy to be able to give back something. Ron |
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