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Well this seems to be the best place for this post since it is about my trip to see the famous shop of holster maker Lou Alessi in Buffalo. I spent two days with him and he must have connections we don't know about because he arranged for the weather to be about 20 degrees above normal and sunny.
Capt. Jim Tighe drove up from Pa. and all I can say is it was a fantastic two days. To meet one Jim whom I consider an American hero and Lou who I have conversed with for years on the phone and is one of the nicest guys I know was a great pleasure and I feel honored.
My life could not be any richer than it is right now having friends that I made throught LTW.
Here are some pics.

Jim, Lou, Al

Lou pretending to make a holster. His father-in-law does all the work

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"No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave."
Calvin Coolidge

Albert, I can't tell you how thrilled, and honored I was to finally get to meet you in person after all these years, and having Capt. Tighe come up to join the party was the icing on the cake.

I must say, I've met a many people in this industry, and made a lot of good friendships, but it goes without saying that the people on this forum are the 'best of the best'.

We were having such a good time, we forgot to measure you for your LTW thong!

You need to make this a yearly visit my friend..
Lou

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Alessi Holsters, Inc.
You'll never know it's there, until you need it...

AL,

It was a great time...and Lou Joey wants to know if he can get his job back...he says he didnt like getting fired.

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"Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." Benjamin Franklin , 1759

What a crew!!! This is a photo of three caring, giving, selfless Gentlemen. (I used the capital "G" intentionally because to me it's more than an adjective, it's a title)

Jim - Got my pics. Thanks.

Al - How come you didn't post the picture you didn't want your wife to see?

... and Uncle Lou - Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!! Pachyderm, in my mind, immediately reminds me of peanuts. Incoming!

Chip

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Sic Semper Tyrannis

Chip,, Oh man, I loved those peanuts!
Thanks a million...
Lou

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Alessi Holsters, Inc.
You'll never know it's there, until you need it...

Uh, MaryLou got us for a private fitting. Notice the smiles!

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"No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave."
Calvin Coolidge

Chip, my friend you answered your own question. My dinner companion was Lou's daughter and in the interest of decorum and having every other mans head turn my way in jealousy I will leave the image where belongs, in my memory!

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"No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave."
Calvin Coolidge

Al,

You wont post that one simply because you know the truth...She just used you so she could spend time with Joey....

Jim

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"Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." Benjamin Franklin , 1759

Oh man, my sides hurt!

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Sic Semper Tyrannis

That sounds like it was a classy gathering.
It's good to see good people get together.

Thanks for sharing the pics. Sounds like you had a great time.

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U.S. Navy (Retired)

May we always have the freedom to pursue our dreams.

You got me James ! I can't compete with the cuteness of Joey!

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"No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave."
Calvin Coolidge

Lou,
Jim called yesterday and said the thong is chaffing. What should he do?

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"No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave."
Calvin Coolidge

The same thing you do when you get a new holster. Slip into a thick plastic bag and wear the thong over that fro about 24 hours. That should stretch it out just enough so that it fits perfect.

Try Sherrick's Hyde Glyde.

His thong is chaffing? Oh, no.. He better find someone else who's a little bigger than him to wear it for a week.. That should stretch it out.
Be careful though, he could wind up with a yeast infection!
Lou

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Alessi Holsters, Inc.
You'll never know it's there, until you need it...

Ouch! Uncle Lou, How could you! Where's MaryLou when I need her?

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"No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave."
Calvin Coolidge

Al,
Come on you are getting a bit on the old side because your hearing is going. I called and said that the thong was chaffing because it was yours and way to small in the front and too big in the back. I only figured out it was yours when I saw ALBERT embossed on the waist band.

Jim

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"Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." Benjamin Franklin , 1759

OOHH, Jim. Whatever are you talking about. I don't know what YOU were fitted for but I was fitted for leather thong SANDALS.

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"No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave."
Calvin Coolidge

Sounds like you guys got along okay? Sure is nice seeing the right people get together.

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"If everyone is thinking alike, someone isn't thinking."
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Steve,
I have to say that it was one of the most comfortable get togethers I have ever been too....Great folks (Lou, Al, Ida, Alexandra, Poppy, Mary Lou and Skip)...

Al,
You stick with that story and I'm sure Mary Lou will see to it that your next order ends up somewhere SPECIAL...your going to hurt her feelings after that measuring she endured for your outfit...I mailed it out to you yesterday...but please no photos of you wearing it please.

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"Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." Benjamin Franklin , 1759

Lou- how come no pizza boxes?