REFLECTOR: RE: Reflector Digest, Vol 17, Issue 23-Brendan

Richard Affenit affenit at charter.net
Wed Oct 12 12:44:22 CDT 2005


Brendan
I cannot tell you how much I appreciated your help and encouragement during 
my building adventure. I know your patience was sore tested at times but you 
always remained a rock in a sea of epoxy. Thank you and good luck in 
Chicago.

Dick Affenit N732RA XL_RG
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark Riley" <anriley at comcast.net>
To: <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 8:02 PM
Subject: REFLECTOR: RE: Reflector Digest, Vol 17, Issue 23-Brendan


> Brendan:
> I am sorry to hear you are leaving and wish you the best in Chicago. I
> appreciated your patient answers to all my endless questions during
> construction. I appreciated even more your patience and grace in what had 
> to
> be a harrowing experience checking me out in the factory plane before my
> first flight.
>
> Best wishes from Nancy and I.
>
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> Subject: Reflector Digest, Vol 17, Issue 23
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>   1. RE:  Velocity, Inc. - Brendan O'Riordan (Christopher Barber)
>   2. Re:  Brendan O'Riordan (velocityxlfg)
>   3. Re:  Velocity, Inc. - Brendan O'Riordan (velocityxlfg)
>   4. Re:  Velocity, Inc. - Brendan O'Riordan (Jorge Bujanda)
>   5. Re:  Brendan O'Riordan (Scott Baker)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:38:06 -0500
> From: "Christopher Barber" <CBarber at TexasAttorney.net>
> Subject: RE: REFLECTOR: Velocity, Inc. - Brendan O'Riordan
> To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
> Message-ID: <BBEFICNEDKAAFAOGCJKKIELNDNAA.CBarber at TexasAttorney.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> With all due respect of all the great staff/family at Velocity, Inc, I 
> will
> never be able to adequately express my appreciation to and for Brendan. 
> His
> ability to explain, instruct and reassure in a helpful and friendly manner
> will be a key factor when I complete my project.  The fact that I knew he
> must have explained the exact information scores of time to scores of 
> other
> builder with complete patience was unequalled.
>
> He was/is so good that I never really have to call and get clarification
> anymore (well, I don't mean I won't call, just that his direction and 
> focus
> has aided in my building confidence that I now enjoy passing on to 
> others).
>
> I was so scared the first time I cut into my "slow build" kit, Brendan
> walked me through the process and now I feel I could build dang near
> anything with composite technique.......hmmm, maybe a late 50's Corvette
> <g>.
>
> He always made me feel that I was not a burden or stupid and that he
> remembered me (maybe not a good thing...and I kinda dread to know the
> nickname he ascribed to me....as, from what I understand, all we fellow
> builders have one with the factory guys :-O  ).
>
> Even though I don't need to call much anymore I will deeply miss knowing
> Brendan was at the factory "watching my back".  I hope for the best for 
> him
> as we must all grow and move on, but it is a loss to our building/flying
> community.
>
> All I can really say is; Brendan, THANKS.
>
> All the best,
>
> Chris Barber
> www.LoneStarVelocity.com
> Houston, Texas
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org]On
> Behalf Of Gary T. Ciampa
> Sent: Monday, October 10, 2005 10:03 PM
> To: reflector at tvbf.org
> Subject: REFLECTOR: Velocity, Inc. - Brendan O'Riordan
>
>
>
> I wanted to say that I sincerely appreciate the advice and assistance of
> Brendan while he was at Velocity Inc. On many occasions I've chatted and
> exchanged emails with him and his recommendations and advice were
> gratefully appreciated.
>
> Brendan, good luck in your new phase of life......warm regards!
>
> Gary T. Ciampa
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> Message: 2
> Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:45:56 -0500
> From: "velocityxlfg" <velocityxl at fastmail.fm>
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Brendan O'Riordan
> To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
> Message-ID: <003101c5ce6a$1c8d3a80$6710a8c0 at tungsten.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
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> MessageWill Brendan Be available for check rides and Plane inspections 
> for
> people in the Chicago area????
>
>
> Ron
>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: Terry Miles
>  To: 'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list'
>  Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 7:48 AM
>  Subject: REFLECTOR: Brendan O'Riordan
>
>
>  Brendan,
>  If you can read this...gimme a call some time.  I live 5600N and Sheridan
> Road--just 2 blocks off the Orange Line.  773-580-4642
>  Terry Miles
>    -----Original Message-----
>    From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On
> Behalf Of Scott Baker
>    Sent: Monday, October 10, 2005 6:14 PM
>    To: Reflector
>    Subject: REFLECTOR: Velocity, Inc. - Brendan O'Riordan
>
>
>
>    Since most on the Reflector are in "builder mode", I wanted to give an
> announcement that Brendan O'Riordan has recently left Velocity, Inc. under
> happy circumstances - or to put it more correctly, as happy as one can be
> when a friend and valued person moves on to another chapter in life.
>
>    For those who have not recently called for customer support, Brendan 
> was
> the main "go-to" person for technical support questions.  As a Certified
> Flight Instructor with lots of Velocity flight experience, an A&P 
> mechanic,
> and a computer and internet familiar kind of person, Brendan was uniquely
> qualified to help Velocity customers with technical assistance questions.
> Because of this and because of his being such a great person, his presence
> at Velocity will be missed!
>
>    Brendan's plans include taking some time off to rebuild his early 70's
> model convertible Chevelle and later relocating (just in time for winter) 
> to
> his hometown of Chicago.
>
>    Scott Swing and I will be answering the bulk of technical support
> questions.  Velocity is in the process of installing a new telephone 
> system
> with (Lord help us) a voice mail system.  The new telephone system offers
> some technical advantages such as allowing tech-service calls to enter the
> system without going through the central receptionist - and ring at both
> Scott's and my desk.  Velocity will continue to maintain a "builder hot
> line" telephone number, which we will also answer on weekends if we happen
> to be nearby.
>
>    SB
>
>
>
>
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> Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:53:31 -0500
> From: "velocityxlfg" <velocityxl at fastmail.fm>
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Velocity, Inc. - Brendan O'Riordan
> To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
> Message-ID: <003a01c5ce6b$2afa33b0$6710a8c0 at tungsten.com>
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> Dido
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Christopher Barber" <CBarber at texasattorney.net>
> To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 8:38 AM
> Subject: RE: REFLECTOR: Velocity, Inc. - Brendan O'Riordan
>
>
>> With all due respect of all the great staff/family at Velocity, Inc, I
>> will
>> never be able to adequately express my appreciation to and for Brendan.
>> His
>> ability to explain, instruct and reassure in a helpful and friendly 
>> manner
>> will be a key factor when I complete my project.  The fact that I knew he
>> must have explained the exact information scores of time to scores of
>> other
>> builder with complete patience was unequalled.
>>
>> He was/is so good that I never really have to call and get clarification
>> anymore (well, I don't mean I won't call, just that his direction and
>> focus
>> has aided in my building confidence that I now enjoy passing on to
>> others).
>>
>> I was so scared the first time I cut into my "slow build" kit, Brendan
>> walked me through the process and now I feel I could build dang near
>> anything with composite technique.......hmmm, maybe a late 50's Corvette
>> <g>.
>>
>> He always made me feel that I was not a burden or stupid and that he
>> remembered me (maybe not a good thing...and I kinda dread to know the
>> nickname he ascribed to me....as, from what I understand, all we fellow
>> builders have one with the factory guys :-O  ).
>>
>> Even though I don't need to call much anymore I will deeply miss knowing
>> Brendan was at the factory "watching my back".  I hope for the best for
>> him
>> as we must all grow and move on, but it is a loss to our building/flying
>> community.
>>
>> All I can really say is; Brendan, THANKS.
>>
>> All the best,
>>
>> Chris Barber
>> www.LoneStarVelocity.com
>> Houston, Texas
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org]On
>> Behalf Of Gary T. Ciampa
>> Sent: Monday, October 10, 2005 10:03 PM
>> To: reflector at tvbf.org
>> Subject: REFLECTOR: Velocity, Inc. - Brendan O'Riordan
>>
>>
>>
>> I wanted to say that I sincerely appreciate the advice and assistance of
>> Brendan while he was at Velocity Inc. On many occasions I've chatted and
>> exchanged emails with him and his recommendations and advice were
>> gratefully appreciated.
>>
>> Brendan, good luck in your new phase of life......warm regards!
>>
>> Gary T. Ciampa
>> _______________________________________________
>> To change your email address, visit
>> http://www.tvbf.org/mailman/listinfo/reflector
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>> user:pw = tvbf:jamaicangoose
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>>
>>
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>
>
>
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:53:18 -0700
> From: Jorge Bujanda <jbujanda at dslextreme.com>
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Velocity, Inc. - Brendan O'Riordan
> To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
> Message-ID: <434BDFEE.5030502 at dslextreme.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> I agree with the words of recognition, from others, to a true
> professional and to a job exceedingly well done.  I insert below part of
> a message I sent to Velocity back in June that very much applies today.
>
> ************************************************************
> Hi Brendan,
>
> Hope you are well.  As usual, thanks for your prompt response and great
> support to us customers....     you truly elevate Velocity's Customer
> Service.  In projects like these, like it or not, the customer is a
> customer at least until the airplane is completed or the builder
> quits...    You have always made me feel very comfortable when
> interacting with you as support for my building questions and problems.
> You never ignore my questions, always respond promptly and your answers,
> although to the point, never lack detail or give the impression of a
> rushed response.
> For what is worth, I am copying others at Velocity.  I believe it is
> important that customer complaints and comments be acknowledged, but
> also, that customers take the time to bring up the good things and
> commend those who deserve it.
>
> Regards
> Jorge Bujanda
>
> ******************************************************************
>
>
> Scott Baker wrote:
>
>>
>> Since most on the Reflector are in "builder mode", I wanted to give an
>> announcement that Brendan O'Riordan has recently left Velocity, Inc.
>> under happy circumstances - or to put it more correctly, as happy as
>> one can be when a friend and valued person moves on to another chapter
>> in life.
>>
>> For those who have not recently called for customer support, Brendan
>> was the main "go-to" person for technical support questions.  As a
>> Certified Flight Instructor with lots of Velocity flight experience,
>> an A&P mechanic, and a computer and internet familiar kind of person,
>> Brendan was uniquely qualified to help Velocity customers with
>> technical assistance questions.  Because of this and because of his
>> being such a great person, his presence at Velocity will be missed!
>>
>> Brendan's plans include taking some time off to rebuild his early 70's
>> model convertible Chevelle and later relocating (just in time for
>> winter) to his hometown of Chicago.
>>
>> Scott Swing and I will be answering the bulk of technical support
>> questions.  Velocity is in the process of installing a new telephone
>> system with (Lord help us) a voice mail system.  The new telephone
>> system offers some technical advantages such as allowing tech-service
>> calls to enter the system without going through the central
>> receptionist - and ring at both Scott's and my desk.  Velocity will
>> continue to maintain a "builder hot line" telephone number, which we
>> will also answer on weekends if we happen to be nearby.
>>
>> SB
>>
>>
>>
>>------------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
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>>Check old archives: http://www.tvbf.org/archives/velocity/maillist.html
>>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2005 12:40:07 -0400
> From: "Scott Baker" <sbakr at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Brendan O'Riordan
> To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
> Message-ID: <003101c5ce82$79c0b570$0301a8c0 at DAD>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>
> MessageThat will be up to Brendan, of course.  I will make sure Brendan
> receives copies of well wishes from everyone on the Reflector.
> SB
>
>
>  ----- Original Message ----- 
>  From: velocityxlfg
>  To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
>  Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 9:45 AM
>  Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Brendan O'Riordan
>
>
>  Will Brendan Be available for check rides and Plane inspections  for
> people in the Chicago area????
>
>
>  Ron
>    ----- Original Message ----- 
>    From: Terry Miles
>    To: 'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list'
>    Sent: Tuesday, October 11, 2005 7:48 AM
>    Subject: REFLECTOR: Brendan O'Riordan
>
>
>    Brendan,
>    If you can read this...gimme a call some time.  I live 5600N and
> Sheridan Road--just 2 blocks off the Orange Line.  773-580-4642
>    Terry Miles
>      -----Original Message-----
>      From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org]
> On Behalf Of Scott Baker
>      Sent: Monday, October 10, 2005 6:14 PM
>      To: Reflector
>      Subject: REFLECTOR: Velocity, Inc. - Brendan O'Riordan
>
>
>
>      Since most on the Reflector are in "builder mode", I wanted to give 
> an
> announcement that Brendan O'Riordan has recently left Velocity, Inc. under
> happy circumstances - or to put it more correctly, as happy as one can be
> when a friend and valued person moves on to another chapter in life.
>
>      For those who have not recently called for customer support, Brendan
> was the main "go-to" person for technical support questions.  As a 
> Certified
> Flight Instructor with lots of Velocity flight experience, an A&P 
> mechanic,
> and a computer and internet familiar kind of person, Brendan was uniquely
> qualified to help Velocity customers with technical assistance questions.
> Because of this and because of his being such a great person, his presence
> at Velocity will be missed!
>
>      Brendan's plans include taking some time off to rebuild his early 
> 70's
> model convertible Chevelle and later relocating (just in time for winter) 
> to
> his hometown of Chicago.
>
>      Scott Swing and I will be answering the bulk of technical support
> questions.  Velocity is in the process of installing a new telephone 
> system
> with (Lord help us) a voice mail system.  The new telephone system offers
> some technical advantages such as allowing tech-service calls to enter the
> system without going through the central receptionist - and ring at both
> Scott's and my desk.  Velocity will continue to maintain a "builder hot
> line" telephone number, which we will also answer on weekends if we happen
> to be nearby.
>
>      SB
>
>
>
>
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>
>
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