I am very saddened to learn of Geno's passing. Over some years we shared private communications regarding his dogs and the pride he took in them and also the tremendous pride he had in his children. I admired his forthwright fashion on the board and his contributions to our knowledge of guns, dogs & hunting in Russia.
We are diminshed by his loss.

I once sent him a bottle of a product made for use on old losened chair rungs which he said was OK for hammer handles [that's what I use it for] but was worthless to try & swell shrunken dried out wood near a headstock. I wish I could recall his exact choice of words. He was curious, honest and oft quite humorous w/o intention .. a stand up guy.

My heartfelt condolence to his family.