Still Having Fun!!
A Thousand Posts!! Not much at all, compared to the more prolific here, but it's somewhat of a landmark for me… I've been reflecting on what my time here has taught me…
I've learned better and faster ways of doing things. The combined skills of the members here on LJ's is unparalleled!! Their willingness to share those skills is truly a breath of fresh air, in what seems an increasingly hostile and unfriendly world…
I've learned that those same people are the absolutely nicest group of people to be found, bar none. I have a theory that the patience required to do woodworking naturally translates into patient individuals. Patient people make good listeners. Those who listen are the lucky ones in this world, they are ever-learning…
I've learned to be very careful with the written word. Without the nuances of facial expression and tone of voice of speech, it's easy to "Say" the wrong thing, or to be taken the wrong way…
I've learned how to Blog!! That sounds silly, but I've been working with wood my whole life but am a relative neophyte to computers. The challenge of telling the story of my journey has been an enjoyable one. Though fraught with learning yet another set of skills, it also led to new discoveries and other challenges. That others have enjoyed my blogs to some measure, is a complete surprise to me… and tremendously appreciated…
I've re-learned that people are the same wherever they're from. We all want the same things in life. A good job with decent pay, a nice place to live, a better future for our children… Not to get political, but it seems like governments and, yes, even religions are what encourage and promote hatred and jealousy on this wonderful World we all share… It's a pity… Humans, as a species, seem to get along fine… until they're told not to…
I've learned that those who greeted me when I joined here were not kidding, Lumberjocks is indeed an addictive place!! I sometimes find myself reading more about woodworking here, than actually doing it!! Is that a good thing? I don't know… On the one hand, my work has improved from what I've learned. On the other, I produce less work… I have to work on that, maintaining a happy balance…
Martin has provided us with a wonderful platform for sharing here, and for that I'd like to thank him, but it's YOU, my Friends, who make this Site what it is!! God Bless You All!! And for Heaven's Sake, Work Safe!!
Michael
A Thousand Posts!! Not much at all, compared to the more prolific here, but it's somewhat of a landmark for me… I've been reflecting on what my time here has taught me…
I've learned better and faster ways of doing things. The combined skills of the members here on LJ's is unparalleled!! Their willingness to share those skills is truly a breath of fresh air, in what seems an increasingly hostile and unfriendly world…
I've learned that those same people are the absolutely nicest group of people to be found, bar none. I have a theory that the patience required to do woodworking naturally translates into patient individuals. Patient people make good listeners. Those who listen are the lucky ones in this world, they are ever-learning…
I've learned to be very careful with the written word. Without the nuances of facial expression and tone of voice of speech, it's easy to "Say" the wrong thing, or to be taken the wrong way…
I've learned how to Blog!! That sounds silly, but I've been working with wood my whole life but am a relative neophyte to computers. The challenge of telling the story of my journey has been an enjoyable one. Though fraught with learning yet another set of skills, it also led to new discoveries and other challenges. That others have enjoyed my blogs to some measure, is a complete surprise to me… and tremendously appreciated…
I've re-learned that people are the same wherever they're from. We all want the same things in life. A good job with decent pay, a nice place to live, a better future for our children… Not to get political, but it seems like governments and, yes, even religions are what encourage and promote hatred and jealousy on this wonderful World we all share… It's a pity… Humans, as a species, seem to get along fine… until they're told not to…
I've learned that those who greeted me when I joined here were not kidding, Lumberjocks is indeed an addictive place!! I sometimes find myself reading more about woodworking here, than actually doing it!! Is that a good thing? I don't know… On the one hand, my work has improved from what I've learned. On the other, I produce less work… I have to work on that, maintaining a happy balance…
Martin has provided us with a wonderful platform for sharing here, and for that I'd like to thank him, but it's YOU, my Friends, who make this Site what it is!! God Bless You All!! And for Heaven's Sake, Work Safe!!
Michael