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One Year Today! Thank you Lumberjocks!

Blog entry by Dennis Zongker posted 121 days ago 409 reads 1 time favorited 28 comments Add to Favorites Watch

It’s hard to believe I have been here on Lumberjocks for a full year today. What a inspiration this web site & the woodworkers have given to me. I have many great friends that I met on this web site. I wanted to thank you for supporting me though good times and bad times. I ended up having back surgery two week ago. I’m hoping to be back woodworking soon. I never thought I would miss working so much. All the woodworking on this site has keep me thinking positive. Thank you Lumberjocks.

-- Dennis Zongker


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majeagle1

428 posts in 391 days


posted 121 days ago

Happy 1st year Dennis…........... Sorry that you have had to undergo the back surgery but hope all went well and that you will be back to making your absolutely fantastic masterpieces. You and many other LJ’s have been and inspiration to me as well. I am hoping that I will get the chance to “attempt” some of the carving that you do.

Take it easy during your recovery and look forward to more projects in the future!!

-- Gene, Majestic Eagle Woodworks, http://majesticeagleww.etsy.com/, http://www.flickr.com/photos/majesticeagle/

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lightweightladyleftie

414 posts in 607 days


posted 121 days ago

Dennis,

Congratulations on your first year and thanks for all the inspiration you’ve given the rest of us. We certainly wish you a speedy recovery from the back surgery and hope that it will give you a long lifetime of woodworking without pain.

-- "But godliness with contentment is great gain." 1 Timothy 6:6

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lew

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posted 121 days ago

Congrats on the first year, Dennis.

Take it easy and let the back heal at its’ own pace.

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pommy

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posted 121 days ago

Happy first year Dennis always good to have your input my friend and here’s for many more years CHEERS….....

Andy

-- cut it saw it scrap it

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ND2ELK

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posted 121 days ago

How time flies when your having fun! Congratulation on year one.

God Blesss
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

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Allison

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posted 121 days ago

Howdy Dennis, I too say Happy Anniversary. Your work is so remarkable and always a pleasure to look at. I hope your back surgery recovery is a swift one for you so that you can get back in the shop, as it is obvious by your work you were indeed meant to be an artist of wood. Good Luck to you! And again Hppy Anniversary!!!
PEACE!!!

-- Allison, Northeastern Ca. Remember, Amateurs built the Ark. Professionals built the Titanic!

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Todd A. Clippinger

5644 posts in 994 days


posted 121 days ago

Dennis, it has been great getting to know you on LJ. You are a great asset to the LJ community.
Thanks for all that you share and get well soon!

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

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tinnman65

243 posts in 309 days


posted 121 days ago

Congratulations on your first year. May you have a fast and painless recovery from your surgery. I for one am glad you’re part of LJ’s because seeing your work keeps me motivated to press on to excellence in my work. You are a inspiration to many of us here.

-- Paul Sayre Creativity is a drug I cannot live without. Cecil B. DeMille (1881 - 1959)

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Douglas Bordner

3423 posts in 959 days


posted 121 days ago

Happy anniversary, Dennis. Mend up at your own pace. The work and the wood will be there when you are ready. Like everyone, I’m glad for what you add to LJ’s, and I certainly consider myself fortunate to have met you. Can’t wait to pester you with a million questions about marquetry.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

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Karson

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posted 121 days ago

Dennis I was wondering how you were doing. I’m glad that you are starting to get better and ready to get back to work.

happy Anniversary.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

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savannah505

978 posts in 481 days


posted 121 days ago

Hey Dennis – Let me echo the feelings of all the others who have commented, and we share very close the same time frame on the one year anniversary, it is only 5 more days and I will celebrate the same. I have kept up communications with Patti on your recovery, so through her I know how your doing and am very glad to see you feel well enough to post this entry. You have a great sweetheart there, and I know she has been an angel for you with her assistance and help through this ordeal. The prayers are still being said for you, and I wish you a fast recovery, we all miss your fantastic work you do, it hasn’t been the same without you.

-- Dan Wiggins

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mtnwild

2015 posts in 422 days


posted 121 days ago

Thinking like the others on this! Just, get well soon and we miss your fantastic projects and inspiration.
Happy anniversary, take care…..................Jack…......................

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

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Scott Bryan

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posted 121 days ago

Congratulations, Dennis. It is good to hear from you and I am sure that Patti is taking good care of you. Just take it easy with getting back into the shop. Everything will still be there when you are able to get around better.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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kolwdwrkr

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posted 121 days ago

congrats Dennis. It’s a pleasure having you here. Your projects have been very inspirational. I hope you stick around

-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~

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Richforever

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posted 121 days ago

Dennis, thanks for your inspiring contributions to this community. Perfect health and healing!

-- Rich, Seattle, WA

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MsDebbieP

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posted 120 days ago

Congrats on your year :)

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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Patti

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posted 120 days ago

Congratulations, Dennis on your one year….. It is only a matter of time before you are back in action creating new projects ~~ You have been fighting a very painful battle and each day shows improvements and you will soon be woodworking once again ~~~

Keep fighting you have a book to finish ; )

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trifern

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posted 120 days ago

Thanks for all that you contribute to this wonderful site.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

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patron

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posted 120 days ago

dennis ,
good to hear you are well enough to say hello again ,
our prayers are being answered !
i had a bone in my back broken on my first job years ago ,
it taught me to work more carefully ,
and to think things out better .
the quality of my work improved through this !

to both of you , congradtulations !
and God bless .

-- david ,new mexico ,allheart

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Lee A. Jesberger

3710 posts in 874 days


posted 120 days ago

Wow Dennis;

I had no idea you were in such bad condition. My heart goes out to you buddy.

Wishing you a speedy return to the shop, where you belong.

Congrats on the first year.

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

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mmh

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posted 120 days ago

Oh my! I hope you recover quickly and well! I look forward to future projects and knowledge that you can share with us.

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

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dnyelator

22 posts in 351 days


posted 120 days ago

Dennis – congrats on the 1 year and I’m glad you are recovering well from the surgery. I had my back fused 10 years ago and can’t believe how much better I felt afterwards. It takes a little time to heal up, so be patient and just listen to the docs. You’ll be back to creating beautify projects we can all adore in no time. Still want to bring my son along and come down and visit you sometime in person. Take care and God Bless.

-- Dale in Bellevue, NE

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SCOTSMAN

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posted 120 days ago

Well done Dennis i will be a year in six days from tomorrow so good luck .Alistair

-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease

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Dick, & Barb Cain

7036 posts in 1194 days


posted 120 days ago

Congratulations on your 1st!

We wish you a rapid, & successful recovery.

-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

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woodchic

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posted 120 days ago

Hi Dennis!! Congratulations on the year here at lj’s. I hope that you recover quickly from your surgery. Take care!

Robin Renee’

AKA…..................Woodchic

-- Robin Renee'

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Grumpy

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posted 120 days ago

Congrats Dennis. How time flies.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

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Billp

330 posts in 1095 days


posted 119 days ago

Get healed up and start cranking out your masterpieces.

-- Billp

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Dennis Zongker

1014 posts in 487 days


posted 117 days ago

I wanted to thank everyone for all the kind words. It means the world to me. Thank you so much.

-- Dennis Zongker

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