Monday May 7, 2006 was the day that I became acquainted with the web site named Lumberjocks. It looked like an interesting site, But no where in my mind did I think it would be anywhere near what it is today.
The friends that I've made online and the miles that I've traveled to visit some of them. The parties we've had, the baptism that I was invited to stay over to share with a child on their day. The contests that we've participated in and the harassment (in fun) that made our buddies a part of my life.
I congratulate Martin on his insite to make a web site that woodworkers would be proud to be a part of, and the current owners for their desire to continue his vision. My participation has been less than than I'd hoped it would be because I've been without my shop for about 3 years now, But I'll get it going again. I'm currently working on a cremation box for a friend from Lumberjocks ( luv2wheels ) and my woodworking club - Mason Dixon Woodworkers in Delmar Delaware.
I've joined a new club in Lynchburg VA and I've attended only 3-4 meetings in 2 years because of not being in the right town on the correct night. I still show up at the Mason Dixon Woodworkers Toy Shop periodically to help in making toys for disadvantaged children for Christmas. We make around 1300 toy each year and distribute them to 35 organizations for them to distribute the toys to the children in need.
So that is helping to fill my need to get sawdust under the finger nails and give my loving wife the privileged to keep my work clothes clean. She gets a reward of one of the toys that I assisted in making.
May you all be blessed in your woodworking skills and keep sharing them to the world.
Karson,
I think you were one of my first buddies when I joined almost 10 years ago.
And, it is guys like you who have kept me coming back for more.
God bless you my friend, and congratulations on your anniversary.
Now a couple of questions please.
1. What has happened to that enormous workshop of yours? did you lose the key?
(I did a quick scan through your blogs but found nothing)
2. Also as you have been around for a lengthy time do you know what happened to the first 4 Projects?
The database stops at Project 5 Harvey's Train. Even its hard to find.
When I did my 10 year Aniversary check 2 years ago to recognise the first 10 members Mark A was one of the few that actually replied, he was not sure what had happened to them either.
I also found some very strange information embedded within the site of which I have never been able to get explained. ...scary !!
Rob: My first project in school was a bookcase out of red oak. A very unique design. It was in my mothers home for years. I moved away and her stuff was sold on a garage sell. So where it went ?? I built a waknut Hi-Fi case. This was about the time that stereo was coming out. I didn't use stereo equipment and I regretted it. It was taken apart and the walnut went for other stuff.Third was a cedar blanket chest made for my sister. She still has it 58 years later. a fourth was a table stand with a built in lamp post. It was beside my bed for years. Current status unknown. May have gone with mothers garage sell.
I still have the workshop building. The home and building is for sale. Most of the tools moved to VA and are in a shop I built here. Then sold that property to my daughter so still have the tools there but in storage, nothing is plugged in. About 1/2 of the lumber was moved, some was sold, some was given to friends and the toy workshop.
Thanks for the question, had to search for the memories.
Joe: I sent a message to Martin and asked him for the date. Cricket might be able to find it.
Lee thanks for the use of your home for a couple of Lumberjock picnics. You are a great host and your wife's Greek heritage brought out some mighty tasty food.
Thanks for the friendship over the years.
Woodwrecker It's been great meeting over the wires and the air and sharing woodworking experiences.
Jim You have been a great welcoming host on the site for years. I'm glad to see that you are using your many talents to share them with others wanting to learn. May you be blessed in those endevours.
Congrats, Karson! I don't get much time for woodworking anymore and I haven't been to Lumberjocks in a long time. You were one of the most friendly and welcoming when I was active, and the pen blank box pass was a lot of fun. Cheers!
A great pleasure knowing you. I remember with fondness our meetings at Lee's shop. Congrats, health and keep making saw dust out of perfectly good wood.
Great to hear from you. Congrats on 12 years in the group. I hope you get your shop up and running soon. Would love to see more projects. Bless you for your Toy Shop work, what a wonderful contribution.
Congratulation on your 12th year my good friend & buddy.
I thank you for your help & friendship over the past years.
You are an inspiration to many for the charitable work you do.
All the best in setting up your new shop.
Thanks guys and gals for the comments.I hope that everything that I have done on this website was for "Love" and "Help" Love to help others for their understanding of woodworking and Help to assist in problem solving and shortcuts.
May the sawdust stay out of our noses and on the floor where it belongs. :>)
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