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I just came from Celebes island where the macassar ebony grow there,
i met some fellow woodworkers who live deep inside the villages that i met before, realy remote area, i have an order from a 3 star hotel to make some wooden tissue boxes and key holder from ebony,its for souvenir and hotel use the owner said,
this is our first box/key holder of the order i gave for fellow woodworkers there, and i am gonna build a shelter for them using the coconut tree's leaf roof, and that cow cart realy 8 wheel drive, its can go in any road situation just likes my old american willys jeep,

I feel so great as i knew this order will give extra income for them,

Cheers,

Rosewood,

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That's wonderful! It's good to see how you can help others gain employment and income. The tissue boxes are quite beautiful too. I would love to visit your area someday.
 

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Nice wood, nice design. Ebony is nice wood. You do good work.

Jack.
 

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how wonderful.
 

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I would say it is very interesting journey you're having. You mill lumber, you do woodworking, you travel to remote islands, meet people in need - you're actually gaining really priceless lessons!
And that box out of ebony is so nice. Great work & great wood.
Congratulation on the deal you've got.
 

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Fascinating stories Rosewood! Lovely work too. Please tell us more.
 

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Love the insight of woodworking from other places in the world. Your work looks great, keep your projects and stories coming in.
 

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Mr. Deni,
You are an inspiration and great role model.
I am honored to know you and pleased that you are a member of our woodworking family.
Nice job
Cheers
Bibb
 

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Marvelous.
 

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Interesting post and nice boxes and key fob Deni good work
 

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WOW! I just went through your Picasa photo album. You live in an amazing place!

I am really glad that you are here at LJ sharing your experiences and part of the world.

I have not seen a Willy's that looked that good for a long time. I had been exposed to these both from the military and people restoring them and to think you are really using it! They climb anything and go anywhere like mountain goats.

Thanks for sharing!
 

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A good venture in the remote area. You have made nice boxes and key holder from ebony. It is very noble on your part to build residents of that remote place a shelter. The picture of the bullock cart is nice. It is not a cow cart. Cow is a female ox and is never used for pulling cart.
Sharad
 

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Wow! It sounds like you are really providing a great service for all involved. Good Job!
 

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thank for all the comment guys,
i am trying to tell the ppl there to make things from small pieces that they consider it as a firewood,
they only say good to wood if that wood is big enought to make a door or window etc etc, anything small will go to
their traditional stove, you guys will be shock if seeing them putting ebony that i can use for guitar neck building into
the stove,
i shall invite Mr, scrappy and do the show in front of them.
@ Sharad thank for correction of my english,today i learn new vocabulary,

cheers,

Rosewood.
 

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That's so fabulous. I wish I had the courage to go somewhere like this and do the work you do. Kudos in every way!
 

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Thank you for sharing such interesting views of life in remote areas. It must be very gratifying to be able to assist the local communities in such a manner. When I made a jewelry box from the rosewood I got from Bibb…I gave it to a friend of mine for his daughter. I showed them the pictures on your site to give them the flavor of where the wood was grown and the people that live there….it really added alot to the gift…and it will be really wonderful if the history follows the box throughout its existence. Bless you for the work you are doing.
 

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Great story and beautiful wood for those boxes. Thanks for sharing!
 

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Beautifull work Demi. You allways amaze me. I try to help people out when I can but you are ALWWAYS helping others to improve their situation.

Your good heart shows in your work and attitude towards others.

On another note: I really don't want to know what they are burning down there. It will only make me cry! haha

Thank you for posting and sharing your story with us.

Scrappy
 

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Rosewood. Thanks for this information. I'm glad for you that you are able to help some of the local folk improve their lives.
 
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