Raphael Cole

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atopolosky
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Raphael Cole

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I am a retired collector who lives in South Florida. Last week, I called Raphael Cole to help me with a simple repair. I had never met him and it was a cold call. Nonetheless, Raphael told me to come over and spent an hour of his time fixing my belt and chatting about machines. I must say, he is a delightful and knowledgeable person. That is what I have enjoyed about this hobby since the 1970s - the people you meet. I heartily recommend the Musical Treasures of Miami and Raphael Cole. Allan Topolosky

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It's a great way to be!

"A gang of good fellows are we,
With never a worry you see,
We laugh and joke, we sing and smoke,
And live life merrily..."

James.

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That sort of camaraderie is one of the things that makes this hobby so enjoyable.

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Raphael
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atopolosky wrote: Sun Mar 12, 2023 9:42 pm I am a retired collector who lives in South Florida. Last week, I called Raphael Cole to help me with a simple repair. I had never met him and it was a cold call. Nonetheless, Raphael told me to come over and spent an hour of his time fixing my belt and chatting about machines. I must say, he is a delightful and knowledgeable person. That is what I have enjoyed about this hobby since the 1970s - the people you meet. I heartily recommend the Musical Treasures of Miami and Raphael Cole. Allan Topolosky
Thank you, Allan, for the kind words. It was a pleasure to be able to help you out, in spite of my very limited repair abilities. I enjoyed your visit and some day when we both have the time, you are most welcome to return for a tour of the collection.

Raphael

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