Holy Molar!
Our good friend and customer Captain Billy Hulbig dragged this Mastodon’s tooth up from the depths over GEORGES BANK which (for all you land-lubbers) lies about 170 NM East of Hyannis, MA. Mastodons (Mammut americanum) are part of a group of extinct elephant-like mammals, the mastodonts, which first appeared during the early Miocene, about 20 million years ago, and became extinct at the end of the Pleistocene about 10,000 years ago. The Mastodons belong to same Order of mammals as the elephants, Order Proboscidea. The name of this Order is derived from the words "pro" meaning "before" and "boskein" meaning "to feed" which refers to the elongated trunk possessed by modern and ancient elephants. So… Why would a meandering Mastodon misplace a molar in la Mer? Well, you see, young Pad Won, about 3 million years ago, Georges Bank was not part of the ocean at all! It was dry land due to the world’s oceans being largely tied up in glacier ice. So; ipso-facto, we think the tooth is about 3 million years old. Pretty cool, huh?!
|
The New Pahts Guy!
Well… Now that our beloved Georgie is retired; there was a bit of a vacuum left in his wake. So, we demoted the boss to fill the Parts Administrator position. We’re not sure if he can tell a Thermostat from a P&L report, but we’re working on him… Oh, I’m just kidding! Gary’s probably the most knowledgeable of all of us when it comes to boat stuff. After all; he is the “G” in G&S! We’re sure he’ll be able to fulfill all of your marine parts needs. That is if he doesn’t play hooky to go off fishing for the day with Sparky. I mean, what can we do? He’s “Big G”.
|
G&S Marine: “Dealership of Distinction”
G&S Marine was recently given the 2006 Trophy “Dealership of Distinction” Award at the US Marine Global Dealer Meeting held this year in San Diego. This award is given to the Trophy Dealerships like G&S Marine who choose to carve their own path - other than to just go along with the norm. Alternative Advertising Techniques such as Product Displays within local malls, true Customer Testimonials and the G&S Marine Fishing Team are just a few of the projects G&S Marine puts together to spread the word that G&S Marine is not your every-day boat dealer, but, a Boat Dealer of Distinction. Along with another award earned for achieving the highest Customer Satisfaction in the World, G&S Marine was, certainly, one of this awards night’s big winners!
|
Welcome Bobby Hunt!
The G&S Marine Team takes great pleasure in welcoming Mr. Bob Hunt to the First String Offense! Bobby is a legendary local marine tech who's been involved with the industry since childhood (and his Wife still loves him!). He's instantly fit right in with the team as if he's been here all along. Besides being a wonderfully talented marine technician, Bobby is always good for a chuckle and constantly has a smile on his face. Unfortunately, he's a bit camera shy and this is the only smile I could get out of him today. I'll have to see how my covert paparazzi camera skills come into play in the future to get you folks some more pleasant shots. Stay tuned!
|
All our Exes (Parts Guys) Live in Texas!
Our beloved George “Longhorn” Williams (A.K.A “Pahts Guy”) is leaving us after a four year tour of duty. George and his wife Helen are headin’ south to League City, Texas to be closer to their children and grandchildren and to enjoy a little of their son-in-law’s reportedly famous barbeque as they coast into retirement. “Jolly George” is a pure joy to have around and he will be terribly missed. Best of luck to George & Helen! Ya’ll come back now, ya’hear!
|
