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Hi everyone. I'm not sure what to say other than I am extremely humbled by being asked to be profiled by Vic Venters in a forthcoming Shooting Sportsman "Gun Craft" column. Editor Ralph Stuart has asked Vic to review my book (I'm so excited and very honoured btw, I'm just a rookie author and this means so much to me and giving exposure to my book and thus my children’s fund) and write the column on me and a gun I restored.
I would REALLY like you guys to get involved too. Any questions you'd like to see addressed and so on. DGL forums are very important for me and all of you mean a great deal so I'd like you involved somehow.
My book store I hope, goes live, over the weekend!
Regards,
Tony
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Outstanding, you deserve it Tony....
Cheers,
Doug
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Tony is no mere rookie author but a real craftsman—and what lessons for life we can all learn by his character... I'm thrilled Ralph suggested the story and Tony agreed. We all hope this will give his book wider publicity and consequently deliver more money to the fund he's set up for his children's future.
After speaking with Tony, I think we'll focus on the Grant sidelock in the column, as that received the "Full Monty" restoration, and involved other craftsmen who have helped his development and deserve recognition. As an example, I also think that gun illustrates a lot of techniques and philosophies he's learned in a very short time. Plus, for goodness sake, it's a Grant!
Obviously the many participants on Dave Weber's site have been a huge part of Tony's story, and will be integral to it—credit where credit is due.
As Tony suggested (pleads) please post questions you'd like to see addressed, or PM Tony. Given space constraints we can't promise all will be addressed but they will all guide the shape of his story. Thanks y'all.
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Wonderful news Tony and completely appropriate. I'm very happy and excited for you!
Steve
Approach life like you do a yellow light - RUN IT! (Gail T.)
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Great stuff, Tony, and good for you, congratulations!
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Great news Tony, and you do deserve the recognition. God bless.
David
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Makes me glad I renewed my subscription. Congratulations Tony. Couldn't happen to a better guy. Can't wait to read it.
The world cries out for such: he is needed & needed badly- the man who can carry a message to Garcia
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Socialism is almost the worst.
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Maybe, just maybe, true recognition for a very talented,brave, and courageous man.
I have a question,
Where oh where do you get your enthusiasm and energy from for all these projects? As soon as one is coming to fruition, your off searching for another one.
Your a driven man and I am honoured to know you.
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Fantastic news, I'm smiling from ear to ear! Don't sell yourself short, Tony, you're a true craftsman with great instincts, knowing just what to do and how much. An old gun that finds its way to your shop is a lucky gun indeed.
And your gun writing is right up there as well. You're clear and direct and don't waste a word getting to the heart of the matter.
This is genuinely the absolute best thing I've heard in quite awhile. Good on ya, mate!!
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