theGreatSot Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Awesome GUNS! Thanks for the update on the broken molds. It's awesome to hear that Matt is in Hawaii and is enjoying himself. It's also great to hear that the TE lineage will most likely continue. I'd love to get a suit eventually or at least a helmet. Keep us all informed and be sure to take some pictures of the master at work with the new owners! I'd love to see the process. Take care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roman_imperial Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 I too am glad to hear he is having fun!!! I know what I am going to ask santa for this christmas LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD2802 Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 This definitely calls for Fresca and a toast! All those foregone trips to Starbucks will finally begin paying off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCKo Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 you´ve got to get me one of the signed helmets, tony! keep us updated... i´m soooo happy the TE-line will continue... you know! matt, have fun on this wonderful journey to hawaii! good to hear you spend a good time in paradies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDPE STORMY Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Cool I have room for a couple of bumpy helmets Let's see some pics of Hawaii.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK412 Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 Awesome news all around!! Turo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooperexpert Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 That is what I am having here in Hawaii! I am busy as e finished the table yesterday and also got together with the 501st locals and jaw-jacked and helped assemble a GT suit last night. I can say without a doubt, these guys are the best, most top notch and most organized group i have EVER seen, and I have seen them all... They are close to me now and I will for sure be coming back here as soon as I can. I am even contemplating a move here as well. Guns and his family are so sweet to let me stay with them and have shown me more friendship and love than I have felt in a while. It is refreshing that during my most dark times that friends can mean so much more than family sometimes. I am truly blessed to be here. Stay tuned.. it starts today... continues into next week and then the magic begins.. I cannot take anymore time as I am psyching myself up to get to work! I apologize in advance for not answering all emails timely. I will when I return on Sat to Oregon. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD2802 Posted March 12, 2006 Share Posted March 12, 2006 That is what I am having here in Hawaii! I am busy as e finished the table yesterday and also got together with the 501st locals and jaw-jacked and helped assemble a GT suit last night. I can say without a doubt, these guys are the best, most top notch and most organized group i have EVER seen, and I have seen them all... They are close to me now and I will for sure be coming back here as soon as I can. I am even contemplating a move here as well. Guns and his family are so sweet to let me stay with them and have shown me more friendship and love than I have felt in a while. It is refreshing that during my most dark times that friends can mean so much more than family sometimes. I am truly blessed to be here. Stay tuned.. it starts today... continues into next week and then the magic begins.. I cannot take anymore time as I am psyching myself up to get to work! I apologize in advance for not answering all emails timely. I will when I return on Sat to Oregon. Matt Now you did it! I'm gettin' all homesick and wondering why I ever left the islands. Glad to hear you're enjoying that aloha spirit brah'. Send pics of da kine, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I'm gettin' all homesick and wondering why I ever left the islands. Maybe you can cite all the reasons you tell me & Lisa not to move to Hawaii? Unless you're waiting for us to move there first... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD-1536 Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Such amazing news! I'm so happy to hear all is well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 I`m So Glad to hear you sounding happy again Matt,let your hair down mate. I can`t wait to hear the progress news. Cheers, Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 WOW guys this is sooo awesome and exciting!!!!Keep us infromed on the progress!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpdblues Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 Hey gang, I realize that this photo could go on the other thread that Matt started, however I chose to place it here because he is in "paradise". Look at what he did with a "little" help from me!!! More photos to follow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD7606 Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 pictures!! pictures!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theGreatSot Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 OOOH!..... I think I just soiled myself.... I want one so bad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Geez, could it get any better? Hanging out in Hawaii with TE making helmets and armor? Next thing you'll tell me there's beer there too. Man, now that really is paradise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooperexpert Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Hey guys.. I love the fact that you are all loving the work that was done and I am so thrilled and humbled that you love the work that I do.. BUT.... I am getting requests and PM's for prices and also availibility and here is what I have to post here: I am NOT associated with the sales or prices that the new mold owners are going to institute. I know 2 suits and a ton of helmets were made. what I dont know is the new owners plan. I wish I could say and I just cannot. I was a hired gun and did my magic and did the FYI as to how to make the molds and plastic work in conjunction and create suits. I am out. I finished the last 2 helmets with some help and I am all done. When I return to Oregon on Sat morn, TE is gone forever. Only the suit name lives on. Kinda like Levis and Op shorts. It is now just a brand and not a person or institution. I love you all and I wish I could have finished all the orders you all wanted to have filled. Sadly this could not happen. I will be here for questions and advice, but nothing more. TTY all soon! Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD2802 Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Matt, Best of luck in wherever life takes you. Your work will certainly be the definitive for a lot of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpdblues Posted March 17, 2006 Author Share Posted March 17, 2006 Watt's up cuz? The very first business breakfast was at the local Bob's Big Boy Restaurant in the Mapunapuna district. Matt was already "wheelin & dealin" on his "new" cellular telephone. Did you notice TK-2581.5 in the corner...who needs a TK.05??? Here's Matt "being detained" by federal police for illegal fishing on Bishop Point on Hickam AFB. Bummer dudes. After explaining that my "out-of-town guest" was none other than the world-famous TE - now known only as Matt, they let us go with only a warning. We then visited one of the old WWII-era defensive bunkers still on Hickam AFB. We then raced out to world-famous Waikiki - it seems that Matt forgot his sunglasses so he decided to contribute a few U.S. $$$ to the local economy for a pair of Oakleys. Matt's first day in Hawaii ended with an informal gathering of the 501st Pacific Outpost crewmembers at the Big City Diner Restaurant. As always, TK-2581.5 always on the alert for Rebel scum. {SMILIES_PATH}/icon_eek.gif With the first day gone, it was time to "BUILD A TABLE". But first a "little fan" says hi to Matt. Here's table #1. It's a temporary table to be used in Mrs. X's kitchen while a 220V source is being secured for a "future" site. {SMILIES_PATH}/icon_eek.gif A shot of Matt with Jonathan SAGUN - they're building the "final" permanent table for the future site. {SMILIES_PATH}/icon_biggrin.gif Here's a picture of table #1 at rest in Mrs. X's kitchen ready for the first TE pulls in Hawaii. Cheeho!!! {SMILIES_PATH}/icon_biggrin.gif {SMILIES_PATH}/icon_biggrin.gif "This will be a day long remembered." The first successful pulls (and failures) of TE armor in Hawaii. {SMILIES_PATH}/icon_biggrin.gif While Matt was here there was no wasted time on his itinerary. Here's Matt sharing his armor expertise with Pac501 crewmembers at "The Bat Cave". {SMILIES_PATH}/icon_cool.gif What better way to celebrate some successful armor pulls than to log-in some flight time with our own TD-7377, Chris LOVEWELL. Here's Matt with Ms. Mallory BURKE, his helper for the last two TE helmets. On Matt's lap is his "beef jerky" partner, Buster. Let us gather and celebrate and give thanks to THE MAKER. (No not Matt!) Here's the GUNS Clan dining out with our special guest at Kincaid's Restaurant in the Ward Center. A trip to the USS Arizona Memorial was on Matt's "to do" list for his final day in Hawaii. And lastly my friends I'll end off this post with a photo of the very FIRST TE helmet pulled in Hawaii. {SMILIES_PATH}/salute.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpdblues Posted March 19, 2006 Author Share Posted March 19, 2006 Hey gang, I've posted some additional photos of Matt's visit to Hawaii. He's now safe and sound back on the mainland. Take care Matt!! We had a GREAT TIME having you visit us. You certainly impressed Mr. & Mrs. X. You're always welcome here amigo!!! God bless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD9009 Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Really a funny report, TD2581 Thanks, Alberto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpdblues Posted March 19, 2006 Author Share Posted March 19, 2006 Yes, my friend it is a funny story...but a very brief one. Matt touched our lives here in a very special way. It was truly a blessing to have Matt here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 SWEET!!!Looks like you guys were runnin' all over and it was good to see Matt smiling so much...Guns you are the man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD4549 Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 Thanks for the photos. Looks like all had a really nice time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 good to see Matt smiling so much.. Amen. It's great to see a happy Matt. And, it's great to see that how well TD's treat each other as guests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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