Good afternoon. First thanks to all who welcome d me to the site. I will be 72 in January and am fully retired, well as retired as I can be since my wife works and I take up the slack at home. I spent 30 years in the military, 6 in thr US Marine Corps and 24 in the Navy Seabees. My passion is wood turning although I have built furniture and cabinets. I am a 4th degree Knight of Columbus and active with my council and assembly. I am also active in our church. I have two sons who are in the Marine Corps, one who is in Afganistan presently, both are career Marines. I will post some of my turnings later on. I think I enjoy this site. Thanks again.

Hello back atcha, Paul. And welcome. Glad to have someone else my age on here. There may be, but I never ask someone's age. I'm 72 and and proud to have made it this long.

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

Looking forward to seeing the turnings Paul and welcome again to the site.

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Charles Nicholls
Site Host
nicholls61@att.net
Proud supporter of The Wounded Warrior Project, Homes For Our Troops and the NRA

http://www.etsy.com/shop/nichollswoodworks

Paul. thanks for the wonderful introduction. We are excited to have you on the site and look forward to seeing some of your woodworking. Thanks so much for your career service to our Great Country.

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John Moody
Site Administrator


John Moody Woodworks
http://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com

The pleasure is all ours Paul, thank you for joining us and we look forward to seeing your work. Seems to me even though you are retired, you are still a pretty danged busy fellow! Between The Knights and everything else. Thank you for your service sir, and a long one at that!

We'll see you around here Paul, if you have any questions please don't hesitate to post or call.

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John Morris
The Patriot Woodworker

Hi, Paul!

Just saw your gavel pix. Beautiful work! Looking forward to seeing more of your lathe projects.

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Lew Kauffman-
Wood Turners Forum Host

Time Traveler and Purveyor of the Universe's Finest Custom Rolling Pins!

Paul - welcome aboard - sounds like you have a very active retirement.  Don't let Wayne get you down with the "age" thing.  After all, I'm just a year older than you guys and I'm still going to craft shows.

Give our best to your sons.  I know that you are very proud of them.  And God speed getting them home safe and sound.

Again, welcome

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Fred
aka Pop's Shop
www.pops-shop.com
'Soooooo many patterns - sooooo little time'
Scroll Saw Forum Host

I'm new here too, Paul, but welcome!  I think this is going to be a very rewarding group and mission to be a part of!

Welcome Paul!!