Frank and John S. ...Face to Face after all these years!

John Sabato · 07-21-2014, 03:18 PM

Frank Manders and I have "known" each other since 1998... and I am proud to call him friend... but for circumstances out of our control and fate, we have never been able to meet in person in all that time. Two weeks ago we managed to change that.

I had to fly into Phoenix for a single afternoon and depart immediately due to a family situation that needed my attention.

Frank graciously met with me, and even bought lunch !

, even though my schedule would not enable me to visit his home and meet his wife and see his collection of Mausers.

It was a distinct pleasure to sit and talk with him for over an hour, ... and then I had to leave.

We promised each other that we would not try and let 15 years go by before we do it again. I look forward to getting to see his Mauser Collection in person.

Thanks again Frank---I hope we have the opportunity to do it again soon... and next time lunch is on me!

(BTW, those bags under my eyes are from more than 24 hours without sleep just before this photo was taken...)

Frank · 07-21-2014, 06:20 PM

You bet John. I had a GREAT time albeit too short. It was nice to meet your daughter and grandson.

Just let me know and maybe you can talk me into a dinner!!

Edward Tinker · 07-21-2014, 07:30 PM

That is great! I too consider Frank a good friend and we've never met

But some day

DavidJayUden · 07-21-2014, 09:56 PM

What bags?
dju

John Sabato · 07-22-2014, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DavidJayUden

What bags?
dju

You better get some new glasses David... Just compare the photo with Frank to my avatar and you should see them easily...if those bags were any larger I could carry groceries in them

07-21-2014, 03:18 PM	#1
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,156 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,308 Times in 1,098 Posts	Frank and John S. ...Face to Face after all these years! Frank Manders and I have "known" each other since 1998... and I am proud to call him friend... but for circumstances out of our control and fate, we have never been able to meet in person in all that time. Two weeks ago we managed to change that. I had to fly into Phoenix for a single afternoon and depart immediately due to a family situation that needed my attention. Frank graciously met with me, and even bought lunch ! , even though my schedule would not enable me to visit his home and meet his wife and see his collection of Mausers. It was a distinct pleasure to sit and talk with him for over an hour, ... and then I had to leave. We promised each other that we would not try and let 15 years go by before we do it again. I look forward to getting to see his Mauser Collection in person. Thanks again Frank---I hope we have the opportunity to do it again soon... and next time lunch is on me! (BTW, those bags under my eyes are from more than 24 hours without sleep just before this photo was taken...) Attached Images __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

07-21-2014, 07:30 PM	#3
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,966 Thanks: 2,066 Thanked 4,595 Times in 2,116 Posts	That is great! I too consider Frank a good friend and we've never met But some day __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

07-21-2014, 06:20 PM	#2
Frank RIP Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hot & Dry PHX, AZ Posts: 2,078 Thanks: 24 Thanked 164 Times in 87 Posts	You bet John. I had a GREAT time albeit too short. It was nice to meet your daughter and grandson. Just let me know and maybe you can talk me into a dinner!!

07-21-2014, 09:56 PM	#4
DavidJayUden Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 4,047 Thanks: 578 Thanked 1,414 Times in 887 Posts	What bags? dju