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Location: Campbell, Ca
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Here goes.. the name is Connie Carey.. hence the "CC" part of the ID handle. Married lady to a fine man named Rick. We are both retired.. I worked in hospital administration, Rick was a paramedic/firefighter. We both need to be busy with our hands always.
Some years back we kept some special keep sakes of the kids from their growing up years and sold every thing else.. kissed the kids goodbye and moved aboard our sailboat "Tyree". She being a 28ft on deck, 34ft over all including bowsprit (Bristol Channel Cutter) and the loveliest home we will ever own. Every place we went was waterfront property! We traveled the inside straight to Alaska living in various bays along the way. That's a very long and favorite story of mine and I do go on..another time. As time passed we needed to go back home more and more often to check on mom's. We bought an Airstream trailer and traveled the US returning home every four months or so. Until we had to stay permanently to take care of Rick's mom. Alzheimer's .. and we knew "AL" wasn't leaving.
Then Rick and I were in a motorcycle/sidecar accident. Rick wasn't hurt (forever thankful).. I was. The sidecar I was in hit a telephone pole and I had multiple injuries to both legs. That was two years ago this coming May. Next week I will have no. 10 and 11 surgery. These are to fuse my ankle that was shattered. I know the score I'll be down for 10 - 12 weeks.
I have always had an interest in wood, stone, clay anything that I could sculpt. On our travels I carved stone. Since we have been back in Campbell. (living in his mom's home.. remember we sold everything.. sigh)
Rick built me a work station (actually two 1st was before the accident, one after so the wheel chair would fit) (he's the brilliant one) and I carve wood.. any and all kinds of wood. I am a pyrographer as well.. as I mentioned I love that word.. means I like to burn pictures in wood.
Rick has been taking care of me (I am getting better.. started walking about 4 months ago now) and building a beautiful small replica of "Tyree" in the garage (he calls his shop) She's a 19ft cutter a pocket cruiser and we can't wait to sail her.
I have been carving relief pieces and wood burning as well. Life is good again.. and the wood working is our therapy!
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rikkor
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posted 295 days ago
Welcome to LJ. You will like it here.
motthunter
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posted 295 days ago
welcome to the best woodworking site. Enjoy your time here and if you aren’t careful, you may learn something too
-- making sawdust....
Todd Thomas
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Welcome to LumberJocks….It will be a great resource for you and your projects. There are a bunch of great people here willing to help……have fun….Looking forward to your projects and posts….. WARNING: Visiting LumberJocks has proven to be addictive.
-- Todd, Oak Ridge, TN, Hello my name is Todd and I'm a Toolholic, I bought my last tool 10 days, no 4 days, oh heck I bought a tool on the way here! †
Scott Bryan
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posted 295 days ago
Hello CCgirl,
Let me welcome to LJs. I am sure that you will find this to be both a rewarding and an inspirational part of your woodworking journey.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
trifern
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Welcome to LJ’s.
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
wpreman
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Welcome, glad you’ve joined us!
-- Bill, Florida
woodworm
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Welcome to Lumberjocks!
-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.
Max
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Glad to see that you have made Lumberjocks a part of your Woodworking experience… Welcome
-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT
CCgirl
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posted 295 days ago
Wow! Thanks everybody! Really appreciate the welcome!
I’m trying this morning to get myself organized to write a little in my profile about who I am. Just a tiny bit for now k?
My name is Connie Carey.. hence the “CC” part… LOL.. I live in Campbell, Ca. Raised in the area although born in Detroit, MI. Moved to Ca when I was 7. So because I’m 54 that pretty much makes me a Ca girl. Although I remember the cold and humid in Mi.
I’ve been relief carving for a few years. I use a Foredom power tool and also I am a pyrographer.. love that word.. just means I like to burn pictures in wood…
Currently I’m working on a relief carving of a boat and harbor scene that somewhat resembles Port Townsend, Wa. Which was our hailing Port when we lived aboard out lovely sailboat “Tyree”..
I am so very impressed by the pieces y’all have made. Real talent here, just beautiful!! Was a real treat to find this site.
Thanks again.. Chat soon and I’ll try to get some pictures up asap. Just was able to buy a new laptop but everything isn’t transferred to it yet.. like my pictures.. duh..
Best to all,
CC…
kolwdwrkr
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posted 295 days ago
Welcome! I’m sorry to hear of the accident and I hope you recover properly. Surgery seems scary but it sounds like you’ve been through it enough to not be to bothered. I look forward to seeing your carvings and projects. If you have any questions just let them fly. Someone here will be able to help you.
-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~
ND2ELK
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Welcome to Lumberjocks. The projects are an inspiration, the information is priceless and the people are supportive. The only problem is, the site can get addictive.
God Bless
tom
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Karson
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Welcome to LumberJocks. Glad to have you aboard. †
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
Grumpy
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Welcome to Lumberjocks . This is a great community of people with like interests.There is much to learn here & you will have the opportunity to share your skills & ideas with others. I hope you enjoy LJ’s as much as I do.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
Rj
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posted 201 days ago
Hi Connie ! Welcome (neighbor = my wife & I live in S.San Jose) to LJs Its a Great woodworking forum with alot of very helpful and talented people if you need anything just ask.
-- Rj's Woodworks,San Jose & Weed Ca,
CCgirl
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posted 200 days ago
Thanks Rj…
I appreciate your email! I’ve been not able to do too much on my carving because I’m still recouping from my ankle/foot/toes (LOL boy that looks bad written) surgery Feb. 11th. My husband built me a lovely table to use while in the wheel chair, however my foot swells so quickly when not elevated. sighhhhhhh… I’m getting some days in but not enough. It’s on my mind constantly. So what I’ve been doing is making patterns for new carving.
I’ll for sure put some questions out there for help, basically very much a newbie at all of this.. but.. I love it.. and I’m hooked!
Best to you and yours!
GaryK
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posted 199 days ago
When I first saw CCgirl and where you were from I thought Campbell California for CC.
I guess you can go either way. A belated welcome aboard!
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
CCgirl
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posted 199 days ago
Yeah.. it’s really the initials of my first and last name. Never thought about the Campbell California thing.. but that’s ok.
Thanks so much for the welcoming! Much appreciated…
notottoman
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posted 96 days ago
Hallo..
Just read your intro.
Shucks!
How you doing so far? ‘Suppose you’re up and about?
Where are the photo’s??????????????????????????
-- "Even small steps makes a distance." (Shawn Phillips, musician)