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Posted: **Wed Mar 02, 2005 4:18 am**

Don't like to "blow my own horn" but I want to share this moment with you guys...It means a lot to me...my first endorsement...

Please follow the links below.

http://www.pearldrum.com/ppnews.asp

Also, I am in the list..check by first letter R

http://www.pearldrum.com/pearlperc.asp

Saludos!

Posted: **Wed Mar 02, 2005 5:27 am**

Congratultions

Posted: **Wed Mar 02, 2005 12:34 pm**

Right under Francisco Aguebella!?!?!
Not bad company!!!

Congratulations! That's huge!

Posted: **Wed Mar 02, 2005 2:00 pm**

I really feel very proud when a Boricua brother gets recognized, specially if I know him. You had been trough tough days lately and those are very good news. I’m very happy for you. That's the way to go, bro!

Hope you are still interested in the project we were talking about

(just kidding).

Posted: **Wed Mar 02, 2005 3:01 pm**

Congratulations!!! Anytime someone you feel like you kinda know gets national recognition is GREAT!!! Stay cool and help anyone who is coming up in any way you can and you will always be admired and looked up to.
Mango' :cool:

Posted: **Wed Mar 02, 2005 3:47 pm**

Raymond,

Felicitaciones! We are fortunate to have you as member in this forum.

Best,

Jorge Ginorio

Posted: **Wed Mar 02, 2005 7:46 pm**

Guys, thanks for your kind words! Personally, I am not even half of the percussionist some of those guys in the Pearl Percussion Artist List are! However, I can defend myself...still have long but long way to go...(My friend Tito de Gracia when he congratulate me told me that now is to keep on studying...)(Some people say this business is 50% talent and the other 50% public relations...You could say that is applicable here...).

Changing??? Never...My posts here, and in Pearl's Drummers Forum and even in Remo's, have been to share the little knowledge I have about this craft and my experience. When I "re-started" on this, I had problems finding out about it and having problems finding somebody without an ego to help you. I was lucky, I found some people like Albert Machuca and Tito de Gracia who have helped me a lot... I'll keep on posting here and providing the little I know...I love writing about what I know (If you can tell by my longer than usual posts).

Danny, first thanks for your words....Yes, now more than ever, I'm interested in your project, already trying to get me a set of Pearl Congas and toys to be with you guys...I hope I am up to the challenge you guys offer me...

Saludos!

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Posted: **Wed Mar 02, 2005 8:48 pm**

What kind of agreement do you have with Pearl? Exclusivity? Will they give you the gear for "free" or you have to pay for it?

Posted: **Thu Mar 03, 2005 12:29 am**

My congratilations!!

Posted: **Thu Mar 03, 2005 4:06 am**

Congratulations Raymond!!

Hope you success in your endevours, don't be a stranger!!

T

Posted: **Thu Mar 03, 2005 5:04 am**

As a "fellow" Pearl Drum Endorsee for over 7 years I CONGRATULATE YOU!....Welcome to the Pearl family!...."JC" Johnny Conga.....

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Posted: **Thu Mar 03, 2005 12:37 pm**

Hey Johnny,, I know you didn't ask for it,, but congrats to you too!!

To me, this is an accomplishment to be acknowledged by the conga playing community!

Salud!!

Dave

Posted: **Fri Mar 04, 2005 1:48 am**

Thank you ....R U familiar with Arturo Gomez Cruz out of Denver? He runs the local latin music station there, KUVO I think it is......El es un gran amigo mio....."JC" Johnny Conga... :;):

Posted: **Fri Mar 04, 2005 6:46 am**

Raymond,

Felicitaciones!!! It is great to hear that another member of our on-line group has reached that level of recognition. Your contributions to the forum have always be been helpful while retaining modesty. It nice to see a good guy like you receive this recognition.

buena suerte amigo!

cjk

Posted: **Fri Mar 04, 2005 10:33 am**

Congratulations, Raymond!!!

Great news! The recognition can only be good for a great guy like you.

All the best,
Yoni

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