We have know each other for years on the internet and I have had the pleasure of meeting him in "real life" several time on my trips to USA. Even attended one of Fred's Meets in OK with him and our wives. I talk to him almost every day on Skype.
A gentle arab giant, the old "fart" is a best mate. Old as dirt. In fact he still still uses a chewed stick dipped in charcoal on cave wall. I'm a little younger and progressed to Bushie^ style ochre on walls.
We were both brought up in the self taught "school of hard knocks". We both have 30 y/o brains writing checks on bodys more than twice that age. The checks usually bounce and the interest is crippling next day.
I would not be in the comfortable position I am today without his advice in the past. We both enjoy passing on our years of knowledge and experience.
I give you ....
SI ALLEN FOR PRESIDENT! .. he's worth every dime!
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"...there are no limits when you aim for perfection..." Jonathan Livingston Seagull Posts: 7014 | From: Highgrove via Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia | Registered: Dec 2002
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Si,is one of a very high claiber, knowledgeable, sensible, and truly realistic individuals I have ever had the opportunity to know.
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Ive always thought highly of Si, and sent him that drawing a few years ago. Hadnt seen it since then. I see many others think just as highly of him. You're a good friend Bushy...
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Very nice...Si was kind to me back a few years in the chat room!
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Thanx Jon, Liddy and I also have had the pleasure of meeting Si and his lovely wife a couple of times. Sorry I missed his birthday but I would certainly wish him a belated birthday now. Si is one of the finest in every way.
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Si is the man we all like, always ready with a joke. Bill
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