In a message dated 7/29/1999 1:05:03 AM, Dr. Coleman wrote: <<"Hi Clancy: Yeah, it really was a kind of spoof, but it was honoring also. The Harley cap was the fun part of it. You are the second to address me as Dr. Coleman. JimRPT pulled off this stunt so that I can no longer deny the title. I've been had. Jim Coleman, Sr">> Dear Clancy; Yes it was real, though done in a lighthearted manner. To a person, each of the signatories of the "College of Hammers and Tuning" said that it was well deserved and was going to 'the' appropiate individual. One even verbally berated the individual responsible for not doing this on a more timely basis:-) The Doctoral robe is a sedate and traditional Black, trimmed in buffed satin at cuffs and lapels and of suitable size as befits a robe of this nature. The Letters ribbon, which in my opinion is 'very' handsome, was tailored from an 8 foot length of guitar strap material. The Doctoral degree itself was presented in an antique gold frame suitable for display in the appropiate location. The classroom, while not absolutely packed in, could not have held many more and there were many people observing while standing out in the hall in addition to those in the room. The 'full' spectrum of PTG was represented by those in attendance and taking time from their busy convention schedule to pay their respects to DR. Coleman at the time of his investiture. Lighthearted, perhaps.........absolutely seriously meant and deeply felt...you bet yo bippy baby...... by every one of the signatories and the multitude who gave their ovation and their approval to 'our' new "Doctor" Coleman. Thanks Doc! I will say no more on this subject. Jim Bryant (FL)
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