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Location: Laingsburg, MI. 48848 POB 311
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I've lived in Laingsburg most of my life, accept for a 2 year stint in the Army in 70-72 where I was stationed in the Fulda Gap in Germany. That's about 1 Kil. from the east/west German border. It was a missile base and we were considered fodder as far as the Army was concerned. I got out 2 months early and went back to college which I was doing before I got drafted, twice actually. Once in the old draft in Sept. of 69, then I received orders not to report, that they were starting a new draft, and chances were good I would'nt have to go. Well my lucky number came up 85, so I was drafted in April of 70 and became a radioteletype operater/armored personal driver/mechanic. Go figure. I did'nt know one end of the old radios that they had there, let alone the hulking tank I had to drive. It was during Veitnam and I had very mixed feelings about the war as did many people at the time. However, as I arrived home in my dress greens there was a lot of negative attitudes being displayed towards me and the uniform which made me bitter for a long time. I did'nt want to go, but I did and I am proud of that fact to this day, I did my duty when called upon. I am proud of our men and women that serve today. It's a whole new ballgame for them. They go in expecting to serve 2,3,or 4 years and end up having their tours extended for God knows how long. I just read on MSN that their getting 22,000 suicide calls and thats just vets. Wow, it's got to be tough! I think back about how much we complained about the damned food in the mess hall. These poor guys probably get one hot meal a week. They still have to pick the sand fleas out of the food. Anyway I got home went to school a bit. Went back to work in the foundry I worked at prior to going in, stayed there for 20 years until they folded. Was layed off a lot so went to work as a carpenter, both residential and commercial during the many layoffs and when it closed I worked in a drop forge for about 3 years before they closed, then went back to school, got a degree in counceling, worked in a 14 bed residential drug/alcohol facility for 12 years both counceling and then took a job as the business manager, which paid more. I fell in 03 breaking my back in 2 places and fell again a couple 3 years ago breaking my tailbone in half, breaking a rib puncturing a lung, had emergency surgery on my left elbow because when I fell I broke the tendon and it was hanging by a thread so I had surgery on that also. Just recently I had a melanoma removed from my face and bunch of infections removed from my rear. So I have'nt had much time for my woodworking or have'nt felt up to it of late. Now I have cancer again. I am trying to keep a positive outlook and visiting Lumberjocks helps me keep upbeat. God Bless You All. mike PS This is my new grand baby, Logan. Woops, this is my wife and I about a week after I got out of the Army in 1972, Jan. 19.Woops this is me holding my new grandson Logan.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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Dick, & Barb Cain

7034 posts in 1190 days


posted 1049 days ago

Hi Mike.
Maybe you can give us a report on the O’malley Router you bought. Tell us how you like it.

-- -** 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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Obi

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posted 1047 days ago

Hickory is a nice accent for your Maple kitchen. My website home page is the first kitchen I ever designed and it was Maple. See it at: http://www.ye-olde-cabinet-shoppe.com/

-- http://ye-olde-cabinet-shoppe.com/

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oscorner

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posted 979 days ago

You’re quite a guy, Mike! Now, when are you going to post some shop pictures?

-- Jesus is Lord!

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Budman

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posted 918 days ago

Howdy neighbor, Sorry it took so long to respond to your comment… Yep, I’ve drove thru Laingsburg a time or two (somewhere around Bath as I recall)… Our place in Harrison is a little south of town, right off the freeway… Just off Mannsiding Rd, real close to SnowSnake Ski Mountain (if you remember seeing that). Sounds like my brother in-law has 120 acres close to where your buddy had land, he is on Harding Ave, that’s about 5 miles west of town… Yep, I too like the fishing around here… Budd Lake is good, but there are little lakes all over the place…
Nice to meet you Buddy
-Rick
aka Budman

-- Rick, Michigan, rick.blodgettoil.com

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TreeBones

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posted 879 days ago

Thanks Mike, for all your support, because of people like you I am proud to be a part of this great site. You have some cool projects to be proud of. If you were closer we could get together but I don’t even go to the store unless were out of food so I probably wont be out your way any time soon.

-- Ron, Twain Harte, Ca. Portable on site Sawmill Service http://westcoastlands.net/Sawmill.html http://westcoastlands.net/SawBucks2/phpBB3 http://www.portablesawmill.biz/concrete/

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David

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posted 877 days ago

Hey JockMike, I never got to give you a hardy welcome to the best wiidworking community. I am catching up on postings today, so Welcome to LumberJocks!

This is the premier member based woodworking site.

Tom is looking for some tools to borrow, so please check out the LumebJocks CTS (CyberToolShare) feature.

-- http://foldingrule.blogspot.com

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PanamaJack

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posted 874 days ago

Doing the “shuffle” thing today Mike…sorry I never got to greeting you before today. I enjoy all your posts JockMike. Take care Mike.

-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,

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Dick, & Barb Cain

7034 posts in 1190 days


posted 775 days ago

Hi Mike,
I’m sorry I’ve been kind of slow answering your last comment. It’s nice to know that someone misses you. I’ll have to keep posting so you know I’m still kicking.
It sounds like you have quite a set up for fishing. If you launched that boat on our lake, the water level of our lake might come back to normal. LOL!
Pull that fish finder wife of yours out of the water, & give her a big Hug!

Your Buddy, Dick

-- -** 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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Scott

58 posts in 752 days


posted 749 days ago

Hello Mike

I enjoyed reading your bio. I grew up in royal oak, went to Michigan tech for college and fell in love with the outdoors. I lived in traverse city for 11 years after college and moved to kentucky in 1995. I still have my boat set up for salmon but I can’t seem to find time to bring it back to MI to fish.

Have a great day, Scott

-- Scott, Kentucky ----- "Let us so live that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry" Mark Twain

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RAH

414 posts in 767 days


posted 736 days ago

Mike, From time to time I have seen you respond that you are a veitnam vet. I want to thank you for your service, I had many friends and relitives drafted a few died many came back. The drafted ended two months before I turned 18, my son just returned from Iraq.

Thanks again, Ron

-- Ron Central, CA

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Dick, & Barb Cain

7034 posts in 1190 days


posted 736 days ago

Hi Mike! I really like your new avatar. A very handsome couple.

-- -** 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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jockmike2

7296 posts in 1137 days


posted 736 days ago

Thats my baby daughter Dick, we’re in my boat on Lake Mich. out of Frankfort. Her name is Raenee but we call her nae for short. mike

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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Dick, & Barb Cain

7034 posts in 1190 days


posted 736 days ago

A very pretty daughter!

-- -** 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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jockmike2

7296 posts in 1137 days


posted 735 days ago

Now this is my wife the lovely Mrs Wurm, although 35 yrs ago. I gotta get a recent pic of us.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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Dick, & Barb Cain

7034 posts in 1190 days


posted 735 days ago

GEE!
You also have a trophy wife.

-- -** 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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Dick, & Barb Cain

7034 posts in 1190 days


posted 734 days ago

Very nice Mike!

That picture looks familiar, did you use it before?

-- -** 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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jockmike2

7296 posts in 1137 days


posted 732 days ago

Not on LJs. We just had these taken and a family portrait a few months ago. You two are a handsome couple also. mike

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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woodgrain411

139 posts in 743 days


posted 730 days ago

I’m going to be doing the holiday shop (santa’s work shop) for a few of the local schools in my area ! I’m looking for ideas for fast , easy projects with little cost to make , so I can donate them for the under privileged childeren to give to their parents for the holidays (x-mas & such) . Childern of all walks of life also find joy in giving to their parents and other family members on the holidays , It gives them a sense of pride,and happyness! The school asks that I make sure that it would be something of a non-religious background to all cultures !If anyone has any plans or ideas please send them to me soon december 17th is my deadline. Thank you everyone that took the time to read this !Happy thanks giving!!!!!

woodgrain411

(note: I have access to lots of scrap 2×4 2×6 2×8 2×10 2×12 all less than 24” long free , also kids have be able to carry it ,Thanks again! )

-- I love this site !

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pastor_shane

29 posts in 713 days


posted 711 days ago

Hi Mike,

thank you for the warm welcome! I have lots of questions – I am still learning how to navigate the website, slow but sure I am getting there.

Shane

-- Shane, Guttenberg, Iowa

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nakamaruchi

39 posts in 705 days


posted 703 days ago

Thanks for the welcome. I am from Japan, and I need a lot of help.

-- Satoru Nakamaru, Japan ---It takes twenty years to make an overnight success. -- And if my English is strange or incorrect, please tell me.

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Christian Easley

9 posts in 562 days


posted 561 days ago

Thanks for the compliment about my table.

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tr4v15

8 posts in 536 days


posted 535 days ago

Thanks friend I will! What a great resource this place is.
-Trav

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slick1970

57 posts in 508 days


posted 506 days ago

Thank You for welcoming me. Thank you very much.

-- David, Tignall,Georgia

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John Dorans

19 posts in 532 days


posted 503 days ago

Mike,

Many thanks for the welcome to LJs.

-- John N Ireland

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herc

20 posts in 494 days


posted 488 days ago

Hi Mike-

I am originally from Sterling (south of Gaylord) so I was a troll until 1973. I am still working at age 56 in our family businesses.: www.bellfs.com ans www.bellforestproducts,com.

Do you ever use birdseye maple in your projects. I see you are a turner too.

Denny

-- Denny, Upper Michigan

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herc

20 posts in 494 days


posted 488 days ago

Mike- Yes that is my niece Emma and she did catch it by herself. i like the picture of you and your daughter. What does she fish for?

-- Denny, Upper Michigan

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jockmike2

7296 posts in 1137 days


posted 487 days ago

Whatever we happen to be fishing for at the time, at that time we were fishing salmon out of Frankfort.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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Karson

25786 posts in 1291 days


posted 486 days ago

Mike nice picture you have now. Who is your companion?

-- 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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rustedtin

4 posts in 482 days


posted 480 days ago

Mike, if you ever need some cheap blanks for bowls look me up and thanks for the welcome!

-- ScB, OR http://stores.twoacreoutlet.com

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woodworm

8135 posts in 481 days


posted 480 days ago

Thank you for the welcome Mike.
Take care.

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

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jockmike2

7296 posts in 1137 days


posted 479 days ago

Thanks for all the nice remarks people. Karson that is my son. We are just outside of Frankfort getting ready for fishing.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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Rustic

1247 posts in 487 days


posted 452 days ago

Hey Mike nice to see someone from MI too

-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI

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Dick, & Barb Cain

7034 posts in 1190 days


posted 452 days ago

Hi Mike!

I’m sure glad to hear, you’ve got your lathe running.

You must be pretty Chipper now.

-- -** 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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jockmike2

7296 posts in 1137 days


posted 391 days ago

I did’nt know How much I had missed it Dick. Yea, I’m in lathe heaven again.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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GaryK

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posted 236 days ago

Just heard about your stay in the hospital. I hope that you are feeling better and that you have a full recovery!

Take care

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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YorkshireStewart

782 posts in 792 days


posted 236 days ago

Mike – all good wishes from Yorkshire.

-- Res severa verum gaudium - True pleasure is a serious business. http://www.folksy.com/shops/TreeGems

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Max

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posted 236 days ago

Mike, I too would like to wish you well and hope that your recovery is fast and full.

-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT

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Grumpy

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posted 235 days ago

Mike, just heard you are not well. I hope the operation was successful & you are on the road to good health. Best wishes buddy.

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

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8iowa

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posted 232 days ago

Mike. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. I’ll be thinking of you the next time I head up 127.

-- "Heaven is North of the Bridge"

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Billp

329 posts in 1090 days


posted 228 days ago

Mike Iam so sorry to hear of you latest sickness. I will keep you in my prayers and look forward to meeting you in May in Grand Rapids.

-- Billp

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John in SD

118 posts in 703 days


posted 227 days ago

mike, we’re praying for you!!!
hang in there

-- Life used to be soooo much simpler!!!!

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jockmike2

7296 posts in 1137 days


posted 167 days ago

Thanks again to all. you are a wonderful bunch of people. God Bless. mike

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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GumbyGold

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posted 124 days ago

Mike, thanks for the warm welcome to LJ!

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Andrew

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posted 88 days ago

Thanks for the comments on the dresser. Also, keep on fighting the good fight. Your a good man, and My thought are with you.

-- As the Saw Turns

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Bureaucrat

7118 posts in 542 days


posted 48 days ago

Congratulations on being a Lumber Jock for 3 years. Your 3rd anniversary should be in a few days. Thanks for helping make LJ a great place to visit.

-- Gary, South Central Wisconsin. So much to learn, so little time!

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