Another Candle on the Cake for J.H.

johnhall · Post by **johnhall** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 4:23 pm

Thanks everybody! I'm really stunned that anyone would even remember.

Years ago there was a very nice old lady that worked for my dad for maybe 30 years as the company bookkeeper. Every March 15th she'd tell me happy birthday but then remember to say it again on April 15th. I couldn't figure that out for years until we remembered that prior to 1955, tax day was March 15th. That's how she remembered my birthday and I'm afraid is usually the most memorable thing about it. Of course, this year we get a reprieve until April 17th!

kog · Post by **kog** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 4:48 pm

All the best, Mr. Hall. Thanks for making the best guitars and basses in the world!

ajish4 · Post by **ajish4** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 5:06 pm

Happy Birthday John!

elysrand · Post by **elysrand** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 5:16 pm

Don't be stunned! You are a famous celebrity in this industry, so of course we all remember. If more of us lived nearer, we would have gotten together and made you a Rickenbacker-shaped birthday cake to drop off at the factory for you

Watch out, we have an entire year now to plan such a stunt for next April 15th !!!

Happy Birthday once again, John, and many many more to come

And thank you for the gift of your time and knowledge with which you grace us throughout the year. You are very important to all of us, your presence here is never underappreciated and you being here draws us all closer to you and to your RIC family - the makers of the instruments about which we are all so passionate

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 5:57 pm

Late to the party, but Happy Birthday John! I celebrated your birthday today by mailing out 8 of the 11 returns I did this year.

Hope you had a relaxing really nice time today.

fireglo · Post by **fireglo** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 7:46 pm

A belated birthday wish for JH! Thanks for the Ricken-memories!

gregga41 · Post by **gregga41** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 11:51 pm

A birthday greeting from Oz for you John!
Onya Mate! Hope you had a great day!

admin · Post by **admin** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 11:58 pm

Happy Birthday, John. I hope you spent the day in your studio.

rick_ovic · Post by **rick_ovic** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 1:04 am

All the best to you, John. I hope you have a most enjoyable birthday. What did Ben get you? Perhaps a pair of socks or a new tie?

leftybass · Post by **leftybass** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 1:10 am

All the best to you John, and many more.

janglerocker · Post by **janglerocker** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 3:15 am

"If more of us lived nearer, we would have gotten together and made you a Rickenbacker-shaped birthday cake to drop off at the factory for you "

So would you have gone with a cake with the "OS" shape or does JH now qualify for the softer rounded look? Hmmm, adding binding would certainly be cost prohibitive. Just having fun. Seriously, Happy birthday and kind wishes from the east coast for many more.

tennis_nick · Post by **tennis_nick** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 4:02 am

I think a Rick cake would violate the... meh we'll make an exception!

skeeterbuck · Post by **skeeterbuck** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 5:13 am

Happy belated birthday wishes John.

It's a shame you can't make it to MARF II. We could have had a party in your honor. O well, maybe next time.

bob_the_bass · Post by **bob_the_bass** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 7:52 am

All the very best from this side of the pond John!

britye · Post by **britye** » Mon Apr 16, 2007 10:14 am

Happy Birthday Mr Hall!!