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

Good luck and drive on Val.
Flax..are you going MOD?
NLP

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)

Good luck and best wishes Val.
 
Simon.

Best wishes to you, Val.
Rich

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

no i am not going mod- val will continue to add input

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

Thanks for your help with my bass in progress, and good luck on your future endeavors, sir.

Val--Best wishes to you, and many thanks for your help with my Orion order.
 
Eric

Val,
Good luck in your new endeavor.  
 
Keith

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

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.

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)

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.