To Dale...

brewerpaul · Post by **brewerpaul** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 3:06 pm

Hi Dale-- this is to let you know that I posted your Copeland Low D this afternoon via Priority Mail, so you should have it early next week.

I tried and tried to have it engraved "To Dale, from your Chiff and Fipple Family September 2005", but nobody wanted to do the job. One mall place wouldn't engrave anything they didn't sell that cost over $200 for fear of damaging it. Other places wouldn't do it because their engraving equipment couldn't accomodate the shape and size of the whistle. Nonetheless, the sentiment is there.

Dale, MANY people contributed to this-- well in excess of the purchase price. As promised I donated all excess funds to Hurricane Katrina relief through my wife's college which matched it dollar for dollar.

I think I speak for everyone here when I say that we truly appreciate what you've done and continue to do for this community. Your work for Chiff and Fipple has created a wonderful resource for all of us, and our lives would be poorer without it. You remain The Undisputed! Paul

PhilO · Post by **PhilO** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 3:45 pm

Amen!

Philo

khl · Post by **khl** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 3:55 pm

Thanks, Dale. (Paul, too.)

swizzlestick · Post by **swizzlestick** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 4:03 pm

Dale,

I belong to a number of forums and I must say you have created a most unique and wonderful community here. Thank you!

And thank you, Paul, for giving us the opportunity to show our appreciation.

ShadowBG625 · Post by **ShadowBG625** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 4:21 pm

Cheers to Dale:

<<< (This is root beer, I swear!!!)

Where would we all be without you??? Hope you enjoy the Copeland. You definitely deserve it!

Lambchop · Post by **Lambchop** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 4:26 pm

Thanks, Dale!

missy · Post by **missy** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 4:55 pm

Here's to THE Undisputed!!!

(and thanks, Paul, too!)

Kingfisher · Post by **Kingfisher** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 5:02 pm

Thanks Dale ! Have a wondeful time with the Copeland.

Good Job , Paul !!

Have a Great Day and Fun Whistling !!

livethe question · Post by **livethe question** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 5:23 pm

You the man Dale, oh wise and beneficent and Solomon like sage that your are.

thanks for all you've done and for who you are

peteinmn · Post by **peteinmn** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 5:44 pm

Dale,

May the Copeland bring you joy.

Best
Peter

talimirr743 · Post by **talimirr743** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 6:52 pm

Dale, I commend you. May your new copelend bring you many years of enjoyment.

Post by **Dale** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 7:21 pm

I thank you all. When it arrives, I'll post a rare picture of the Undisputed with the Copeland and I'll make a proper attempt to express my thanks.

khl · Post by **khl** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 7:25 pm

Dale,

Could we also have a couple clips? One from the whistle and, since you've about achieved whistle sainthood, a clip from your hair?

Crevan · Post by **Crevan** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 7:42 pm

Thanks Dale

Unseen122 · Post by **Unseen122** » Fri Oct 07, 2005 11:07 pm

Thanks