November update

Whistle
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Seven Novembers ago there were less than ten Hoover whistles. They were unsigned and unnumbered gifts to family and friends.

The best advise I got was from Jim Anderson who said I should sign, number, and document every whistle.

My best review was from Dale Wisely.

My best salesman was Thom Larson.

My best supporter was Vinny Di Gloria.

My best critics will remain forever in my heart. because they gave correction.

My worst critics will remain anonymous, but very dear to me because they taught me to not take offense at rejection.

My farthest customer is in New Zealand.

I just signed whistle number 2437.

My advise and encouragement to every new whistle maker: Go for it! The perfect whistle is waiting for you to discover it!

Seven is a good number!


Mac!<

P.S. My website has some new entries.

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Happy Anniversary, Mack!

Hoovers Rule!

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Hey Mack , that faux wood finish was something else.

D

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Happy 7th November, Mack! You are truly among the most beloved makers, not only because of your remarkable disposition, but because of your willingness to listen to what your customers want.

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Best Wishes , Mack !! Much happiness and many more lovely instruments to come. Enjoy !!
God Bless and Keep You !!

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Happy Anniversary Mack. Mine is 2133 and plays beautifully. Keep turning them out and improving them.

–… …–
Ron

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Happy Anniversary, Good Friend. I own instruments of yours ranging from prototype, through two and 3 digit serial numbers…and I have played many 4 digit specimens. Keep up the good work…They just keep getting better and better…

Best to you.
Byll

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as the proud owner of 2411 it’s older brother 2343 and a whistle waiting to be unveiled at xmass i wish you many more years of whistle making[admittedly for selfish reasons] ps you may be hearing from me soon about another , not sure if i can make it till the hoildays

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Congratulations sir!

There are only a few whistles I play on almost a daily basis. That last whitecap you made me is one of them…it just begs to be played.

You made great whistles! And you’re a good fella, too.

–James

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Congratulations Mack!

7 years! I love playing the 2 whistles you made for me. Everytime I play them, I think of you.

Here’s hoping you have many more years of whistle making ahead!

Cheers,
Kathy :slight_smile:

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Just gave #929 an airing; best of luck Mack.

Philo

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Congratulations to you Mack!! Rarely a day goes that is not made better for me by picking up one of your fine instruments. I am getting accustomed to that Low F, and if your luck continues to run good, you will not hear a clip of it for a long time. Thank you for all you do for this community, which I believe is just one of many that you serve.

Your Friend,

Tom Dowling

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Mack,

My hearty congratulations. Sorry I’ve been out of touch, but your whistles raise up a song almost every Sunday morning!

Blessings,

Mark

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Congratulations, Mack.

Your CPVC high D and low G are always right next to my computer, and the Oak with Whitecap lives on the table next to the TV/reading chair in my bedroom.

When I get the urge to play, it’s almost always a Hoover that gets the call. Thanks for creating such great whistles.