5 minutes ago, Chips N Dust said:

Happy to hear that both of you are out of the hospital and getting caught up.

I really hope 2017 will be better for you and your family

 

Hope 2017 will be better for everyone....2016 was a dumpster fire in many ways....

Thank you, Chips N Dust.  I truly appreciate your comments.

 

Steve, the old FlGatorwood

Got the drawer base of island in clamps and Sunday got some varnish on it. Worked on Monday so doing catch up on the lower shelves today. 

Got the cutting board finish (mineral oil and paraffin) on the top. 

1 hour ago, FlGatorwood said:

  We spent most of November in the hospital. 

 

Steve, the old FlGatorwood

Hope the two of you continue to heal and enjoy Christmas.

48 minutes ago, FlGatorwood said:

I hope you have a warmer day.

I want full blown winter...

not warmer...

I need to correct myself here.  I said that "WE" spent most of the month of November in the hospital.  I was not admitted, but probably should have been held in the psyche ward.    I spent my time there with her, assisting the nurses who did not understand some things and didn't know about others.  So, what I meant is that I was only there in support of her.  But, I truly thank you for the well wishes.  The Good Lord has really blessed me with good health and I am so thankful. 

 

Stick, our temperature here in Pensacola, about 45 miles east of Mobile, AL, was topped at 43.  And, the wind blew most of the leaves off the pecan trees.  On the next warm day, I'll mow to chop them all up.  Like Stick said, the cold will help kill some of the bugs which would be wonderful.  However, I'm not liking too much cold these days. 

 

Steve, the old FlGatorwood

Spent some time in the shop over the weekend. 

 

Made a a batch of Bread Trays. I shipped all I had to Arizona a few weeks ago. 

 

 

i may may have posted this but I took a cutting board I was making that didn't clamp up right and instead of trashing it, I made a round end grain board out of it. 

 

 

and i I had two more of the Red Elm slabs that I cleaned up the edges and sanded flat to make cutting boards or serving trays. 

 

 

that was about bout it for me. I been busy just getting out the last of the Christmas orders. 

 

Now i'm ready for some rest. 

2 hours ago, FlGatorwood said:

I'll apologize for not being here the last couple of months.  We spent most of November in the hospital.  Well, my wife was in for a week and got a pacemaker at the end of that week.  Did the follow ups with the various doctors.  She was re-admitted for another week in the middle of November.  So, we are behind, but do have the tree up and decorated.  Some gifts purchased, none made.  Boo-hoo. 

 

It is so great to see that others are able to get in their shops and make special gifts for family and friends.  May you be safe.  The hospital is never a good place to be, so please be careful in all that you do.

 

Steve, the old FlGatorwood

Sorry to learn about this Steve, I guess I somehow missed you two were going through this. Pray Ann is doing much better and you both are able to return to more routine activities.

 

You're right, hospital is no place to spend time...Since November 15, my mother has spent 33 days there with 5 in between in a Rehab facility. Glide path she may be released again prior to Christmas back to Rehab care...last couple of weeks, my brother & I try to alternate days taking my step-father to/from hospital and Rehab for visits. He only has missed one day of 38...this past Sunday due to extremely poor travel conditions.

 

Great to see you back...I'll try to get you an email out yet this week to catch up. Take care and best wishes to both Ann, you and family.

2 hours ago, Gerald said:

Got the drawer base of island in clamps and Sunday got some varnish on it. Worked on Monday so doing catch up on the lower shelves today. 

Got the cutting board finish (mineral oil and paraffin) on the top. 

 

Looking very good!

Nothing but nothing.

 

I hope it's not too early to wish that everyone have a safe, happy, and healthy new year in 2017. 

Gerald, really nice job and I love those clamps.  Looking forward to see the completed project. 

 

Steve, the old FLGatorwood

On 12/20/2016 at 11:21 AM, John Moody said:

Spent some time in the shop over the weekend. 

 

Made a a batch of Bread Trays. I shipped all I had to Arizona a few weeks ago. 

 

 

i may may have posted this but I took a cutting board I was making that didn't clamp up right and instead of trashing it, I made a round end grain board out of it. 

 

 

and i I had two more of the Red Elm slabs that I cleaned up the edges and sanded flat to make cutting boards or serving trays. 

 

 

that was about bout it for me. I been busy just getting out the last of the Christmas orders. 

 

Now i'm ready for some rest. 

Great job,John on all the projects. Good save on the round cutting board. I go into save mode on a lot of my work, that is what makes you feel good when it turns from bad to good. I like your work a lot.

Herb

On 12/20/2016 at 0:26 PM, Miataguy said:

 

Looking very good!

 

On 12/20/2016 at 10:07 AM, Gerald said:

Got the drawer base of island in clamps and Sunday got some varnish on it. Worked on Monday so doing catch up on the lower shelves today. 

Got the cutting board finish (mineral oil and paraffin) on the top. 

Gerald what a fantastic job on the chess board, I just got through drooling over your pictures on the gallery. It is by far the best chess board I have ever seen, you did such an excellent job on both the pieces, the board and the box. The box is planned out so well to accommodate all the pieces. You have to be proud of how well you did and the way it turned out. But then again all your work on your bowels is first class too.

Herb

TMI Herb!!!

Cal

21 minutes ago, clhyer said:

TMI Herb!!!

Cal

Edit add: SNORK!

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