Dave: Thanks for informing us of this unfortunate news. Many years ago, when I first stumbled onto this board, Geno was cooresponding with Bill Wise about (IIRC) goose calls. I was so impressed with both of them and the obvious affection they had for each other that they each became among my favorites. I learned so much about Russian life from Geno's posts and loved his pictures of hunting especially with setters. I didn't know him but I feel a personal loss. RIP Geno.