I have been blessed to visit @mesOUD at his place see him in person. I was travelling by car and once I found out I can make a detour and see him in person I asked if he would accept me as a guest which he agreed to, This planned short visit of an hour maximum ended up being over 5 hours. His hospitality and sharing of knowledge was amazing. That night I was not able to sleep because my brain was not able to shut off from all the different smells and experiences. This was an opportunity for me to see and smell the raw ingredients, everything from Ambergris, civet musk, tonka beans, musk pod, tar (juniper) and the list goes on and on... The passion that most resident artisans have for their hobby/work can be clearly seen in their writings on this forum, but seeing this in person with brother Mesoud was an added experience.
One thing I appreciated the most was his approach to life and how this reflects on everything he does. Even if I think I want to buy something, he would tell me to try it on a different day on its own, think about it and take the time to consider the purchase. Every drop of these beautiful creations is precious. Time has been involved in every step, along with lots of consideration, experience and knowledge. The least I can do is give it the same respect of time and thought. This has been a valuable lesson that I have taken to heart. Thank you once again @mesOUD
