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Offline Dick Pacini

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Lunch With Walter Umland.
« on: September 25, 2014, 11:12:57 PM »
My wife and I returned from our Florida vacation tonight.  Yesterday, we had the pleasure of a lunch invitation at Walter Umland's home.  I had contacted him several days before and we set it up.  I had never met Walter before, but we have spoken on the phone, swapped emails and I have bought several of his excellent kits.

Walter and his lovely wife and fine son were wonderful hosts.  After a great meal and some good conversation, I had the privilege of seeing Walter's shop.  It was breathtaking!  After that we3 went to his laser cutting room and I watched as Walter demonstrated the computer graphics required to generate laser cutting.  He cut a bunch of neat stuff for me out of plywood.

If you ever get a chance to meet Walter or talk to him, grab the chance.  Of course, his kits are beyond reproach.
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Offline john e. holliday

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Re: Lunch With Walter Umland.
« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2014, 10:04:02 AM »
I have talked to Walter many times in the past on the phone.   Have built several of his kits and have more to build.  What times I was in Florida could not talk the wife into let me call him while we were close.  He is one fine gentleman and make really great kits.
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Offline Russ Main

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Re: Lunch With Walter Umland.
« Reply #2 on: September 26, 2014, 10:20:22 AM »
I've been to Walter's also, he is a great guy and you won't walk out empty handed. I promise if you stop you will buy one of his kits, they really are fantastic. Now if I can only stop crashing them?

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