34 minutes ago, JimM said:

the other where you find a new path for your life.

That is what this shall be.  A new fork in the road.  Much simpler lifestyle.  Worked hard the last 8 years preparing for it.  

Couldn't happen to a nicer guy...I wish you the best in this simpler lifestyle.

3 hours ago, Al B said:

I've been the luckiest of all the Patriot Woodworkers members when it comes to the raffles. I won the Laguna 14 twelve bandsaw in the Christmas raffle last year. The year before that, I won the Laguna $500.00 gift certificate in the Christmas raffle.

What Gene said.  I was happy for all the winners.

2 hours ago, Gunny said:

That is what this shall be.  A new fork in the road.  Much simpler lifestyle.  Worked hard the last 8 years preparing for it.  

 

I can't imagine that kinda move,..However;  I'm waaaaay into simple lifestyles. There are those out there that actually believe coffee in the mornings while overlooking bird feeders is not serious business. It's considered a matter of national security at my house  

Complicated around here is making coffee. #2 is figuring the amount of ice in a glass of Scotch. 

20 minutes ago, Gene Howe said:

Complicated around here is making coffee. #2 is figuring the amount of ice in a glass of Scotch. 

Hey Gene, in your avatar, profile image, is that a Harley Davidson bandana around your head.

21 minutes ago, Gene Howe said:

Complicated around here is making coffee. #2 is figuring the amount of ice in a glass of Scotch. 

...You put ice in it? 

2 hours ago, Gene Howe said:

Complicated around here is making coffee. #2 is figuring the amount of ice in a glass of Scotch. 

...Wait a second...doesn't the Scotch go in the coffee? 

Brandy and rum in coffee.  

6 minutes ago, FlGatorwood said:

Brandy and rum in coffee.  

It's all good by me! 

 

Edited May 17, 20205 yr by Larry Buskirk

4 hours ago, Larry Buskirk said:

...You put ice in it? 

That was gonna be my question.

4 hours ago, Larry Buskirk said:

...You put ice in it? 

Nope. Ice first. Then the scotch. Neat is not my bag. At least it's not ruined with soda.

4 hours ago, John Morris said:

Hey Gene, in your avatar, profile image, is that a Harley Davidson bandana around your head.

Nope. But I can't recall what it is. 

Gunny,

Whatever small kindness I may have shown you, is not nearly the gratitude I feel toward you and the members of this forum and website. 

Just saying thanks doesn't get it....

Sincerely and Respectfully

11 hours ago, Gene Howe said:

Nope. Ice first. Then the scotch. Neat is not my bag. At least it's not ruined with soda.

If I want it cold, the bottle goes into the refrigerator or freezer.

If I wanted watered down booze, I go to a bar. …

....Well not for awhile with what's going on. 

Can't let this go without a big "THANKS" to @Dadio for passing on the Easy Wood tools he won in a fundraiser here. I HAVE been using them from time to time, but work on our son's house still takes most of my time. Like others have said, this is one great and friendly site!

John

All I can say is a great bunch of guys here, I too have been fortunate enough to win the $500. certificate that I used to help buy the Supermax drum sander from Laguna. I sold the Performax I had to a club member and with the gift certificate the Supermax only cost me $200.

Also Handy Dan even sent me a desktop pen set he turned,plus a 30-06 pen pencil set in trade for a wooden plane.

 

We also have to thank John for making all this possible.

Herb

 

Several people are posting about the sharing of shop items or other physical things.  What I appreciate as much is the generous sharing of knowledge, experience and encouragement, all enhanced with some humor and humility.  Many of you have no idea how significant a cast off comment about saw blades, chisels, turning techniques, dust control, etc., etc. mean to those of us who aren't familiar with the various facets of woodworking.  

 

And, if someone needs further explanation in a thread, it is promptly sent along without judgement or ridicule. 

 

I'm about to begin some turning, and I'm sure I'll have plenty of pre-school-level questions that I won't be too embarrassed to post.

 

I've followed or participated in a handful of other forums, and generally I haven't found this to be the case.  On an old car forum I follow, a frequent response to a question is a snarky "you should have searched the archives."

 

A big THANK YOU to you all!

Jim

1 hour ago, JimM said:

Several people are posting about the sharing of shop items or other physical things.  What I appreciate as much is the generous sharing of knowledge, experience and encouragement, all enhanced with some humor and humility.  Many of you have no idea how significant a cast off comment about saw blades, chisels, turning techniques, dust control, etc., etc. mean to those of us who aren't familiar with the various facets of woodworking.  

 

And, if someone needs further explanation in a thread, it is promptly sent along without judgement or ridicule. 

 

I'm about to begin some turning, and I'm sure I'll have plenty of pre-school-level questions that I won't be too embarrassed to post.

 

I've followed or participated in a handful of other forums, and generally I haven't found this to be the case.  On an old car forum I follow, a frequent response to a question is a snarky "you should have searched the archives."

 

A big THANK YOU to you all!

Jim

HUGE +1

2 hours ago, JimM said:

Several people are posting about the sharing of shop items or other physical things.  What I appreciate as much is the generous sharing of knowledge, experience and encouragement, all enhanced with some humor and humility.  Many of you have no idea how significant a cast off comment about saw blades, chisels, turning techniques, dust control, etc., etc. mean to those of us who aren't familiar with the various facets of woodworking.  

 

And, if someone needs further explanation in a thread, it is promptly sent along without judgement or ridicule. 

 

I'm about to begin some turning, and I'm sure I'll have plenty of pre-school-level questions that I won't be too embarrassed to post.

 

I've followed or participated in a handful of other forums, and generally I haven't found this to be the case.  On an old car forum I follow, a frequent response to a question is a snarky "you should have searched the archives."

 

A big THANK YOU to you all!

Jim

We LOVE turning questions, so ask away!!!!