From a modest beginning, 5/9/2006, I signed in to a new web site www.lumberjocks.com. That was what it was called. It was identified in Woodshop News as a new woodworking site. I signed in to check it out. I was number 28 of those who have signed in.
Other than Martin who was #1, we have Ellen who checks in every so often. Phillip Edwards who is a woodworker in England who make some superb wooden planes. We then have Mark DeCou who is a frequent contributor to this site and if you look at the bottom of the page Mark’s picture is the link to the LJ Store. All of the others that are the early jocks have seen to have disappeared into the “woodwork”.
I can remember signing into sites, posting a question and then forgetting where they were, what they were called. LumberJocks was the same for me, except I remembered the web address. Coming in so early in the evolution of this site, not much was happening. You could check in every couple of days and see the same posts on the first page.
After a few active posters, the site became more active. But for me the first LumberJock Contest was the item that made me more active. There were some very nice items entered into the first contest.
I was blessed that I was able to win the first contest.
The activity here has really expanded. The contests and woodworking challenge that we’ve done in co-operation with some woodworking magazines and also the cross linking with the Woodwhisper has caused the LJ site to become very active.
It has been a great privilege to be a part of this great woodworking site.
-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com
























26 comments so far
scottb
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posted 58 days ago
Ah, the good ol’ quiet days… So much has evolved, improved. Not just here but in our homes and shops.
Thanks for the watering hole Martin… and thanks for sticking around Karson! Coming up on two years myself… but it seems like a lifetime ago, no?
-- The opposite of war isn't peace. It's creation. -- Wood T's: http://www.printfection.com/snbcreative
dennis mitchell
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posted 58 days ago
It has been a privilege to get to know you. Thanks for all you have done for us! I still think that cradle was a bit too much…what were you thinking you would keep in it, gold? Beautiful job!
-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com
GaryK
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posted 58 days ago
I am approaching a year since I first logged on. Karson’s blogs and replies to others questions is one of the reasons I have stuck around.
Congratulations!
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
Grumpy
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posted 58 days ago
Karson, you were one of the first to welcome me to LJ’s and many people since. Its a privelege to know you my friend. Here’s to many more years old buddy.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
TomK
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posted 58 days ago
Congratulations to a “charter member”, Karson!
-- North Texas
Douglas Bordner
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posted 58 days ago
With just over a year here, I have heard the voice of only four Jocks; MsDebbieP, Todd Clippinger, Thomas Angle and you, Karson (let me tell you folks, his voice has a deep, sonorous bass timbre).
In my estimation Karson epitomizes the best in Lumberjock-dom: a teacher, organizer, Father and compassionate friend. One only need look around briefly to see the impact the you have had on these pages. And then there is the impact on tons of children when Christmas rolls around due to your generosity through the works of the Mason-Dixon Woodworkers Guild. I account it a distinct benefit to have made your acquaintance, sir.
For those of you who like visuals with your history lessons, here is a re-tread from one of the Shop Inspections…
And let’s not forget that he is the master of an incredible stash of lumber, the envy of any serious craftsperson.
-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.
rikkor
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posted 58 days ago
I am glad to be a part of this site primarily because of Karson, and others like him. Congrats on two years sir.
-- Maplewood, MN
Tim Pursell
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posted 58 days ago
Karson wrote: ”It has been a great privilege to be a part of this great woodworking site.”
We are privileged to have you as a member. You were one of the first jocks I placed on my buddy list. It did not take long to realise that much you have to share is of interest to me.
Congratulations Sir and thanks for sticking around
-- http://www.grandprairiewoodworks.com
Roger Strautman
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posted 58 days ago
Karson you were the first to greet me here at LJ and I have to say I’m glad of that. :) Thanks for keeping everyone here on their toes.
-- " All Things At First Appear Difficult"
darryl
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posted 58 days ago
as they say Karson “Time flies when you are having fun”!
congrats on your milestone. Like Scottb I’ve got my two year celebration coming up soon.
-- ~ www.darrylmasterson.com ~ www.woodworkingdungeon.blogspot.com ~
frank
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posted 58 days ago
Hello Karson;
—-two years and your still a chip off that young wood block….!
Great to have you around and,
Thank you.
GODSPEED,
Frank
-- --frank, NH, http://frank.wordpress.com/
Karson
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posted 58 days ago
I appreciate the comments fellow LumberJocks. We’ve got a luncheon today with the State of Delaware for volunteering. The RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) is honoring all of the volunteers that work within the State program. The Mason-Dixon Woodworkers and our Toy Program is one of the invited groups.
-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com
Bob #2
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posted 58 days ago
Congratulations Karson.
You are a mainstay around here and have always been there to welcome new members.
Your constant contributions are a testament to how a good forum should operate.
Bob
-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner
WayneC
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posted 58 days ago
Congratulations. I belive today is the big day. Your contributions to this site have been very valuable.
-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov
SteveKorz
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posted 58 days ago
Congrats Karson!..
-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
clieb91
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posted 58 days ago
Karson, Happy 2 years and congrats on the invite to the luncheon. Based on the toys I have seen from you guys it is well deserved recongnition.
CtL
-- Chris L. "Don't Dream it, Be it."
john
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posted 58 days ago
Congrats to you Karson i am right behind you . It has been a pleasure to follow all your post and projects from the beginning . Great job !!!
-- John in Cranbrook http://www.extremebirdhouse.com ....http://community.webshots.com/user/cranbrook2
jockmike2
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posted 57 days ago
Thanks karson for everything you’ve done for me, the sharing we’ve done by phone has been a treat and I can’t wait to meet you someday face to face. I found out we have a guild here in mid-Michigan and maybe we can hook something up. You have been a truly great role model to us all and friend. You seem to have a knack of breaking up things and putting them on the right track. You just have a good head on your shoulders, granted its pretty bald and very humorous at times, but I love you like a brother. God Bless Friend. mike
-- Mike. Profisher50@yahoo.com
Jeff
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posted 57 days ago
Happy LJ Anniversary Karson. Thanks for all you do from detail blogs, your challenge entries, welcoming new jocks, 11000+ comments or other’s work, moral support and special joint projects. It’s good be a LumberJock knowing you are around here. Have a good weekend and I hope you have some especially nice weather so you can really take advantage of the new deck.
-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN
dalec
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posted 57 days ago
First – congratulations on your two year anniversary with LJ. Most of all, I want to thank you as one of the first handful of LJs members who set the tone for this site.
Dalec
Dick Cain
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posted 57 days ago
Congratulations Karson.
I think you’re most compassionate, & helpful of the LJs.
When anyone has a problem, or question.
You’re always there.
-- Dick Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
SPalm
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posted 57 days ago
Congrats Karson. It has been a real pleasure meeting you. Thanks again for all of your inspiration and hard work.
Steve
-- Stevethepeeve -- I'm no rocket surgeon
Kipster
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posted 56 days ago
Congrats Carson I read everything you post. Your one of the many reasons I feel at home her at Lumberjacks.com
-- Kip Northern Illinois ( If you don't know where your goin any road will take you there) George Harrison
Martin Sojka
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posted 56 days ago
Congratulations! Keep enjoying LJs ;)
-- Martin, http://lumberjocks.com
Karson
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posted 54 days ago
I appreciate all of the comments. I’ve been out of touch to help my oldest daughter into her second first home.
I’ve had a lot of fun here.
-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com
MsDebbieP
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posted 54 days ago
my congrats as well == and congrats on being the most active member :) Enjoy the ride!
-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)