Circle of Life

An absolutely great story and a fantastic piece. Your creativity continues to show in your words and work.

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.

Very nice turning.

You get the story telling, or poetry award.

-- -** 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

beautiful.

-- Michael A. Brailsford

Exquisite turning and great tale!

-- Bob

”...but found the very character of my soul”

Beautiful story, beautiful piece

-- I'm a wood magician... I can turn fine lumber into firewood before your very eyes! - http://www.woodworkersguide.com

very nice story! you should send that to a magazine! i’m sure they would be very impressed! and the great turning is a bonus :)

fantastic!!! I love the ring!!!

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

Nice job all the way around. What do you have in mind for the family reunion with the little girl?

-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.

Looking good … show-off.

-- Odie, Confucius say, "He who laughs at one's self is BUTT of joke". http://woodstermangotwood.blogspot.com/ (my funny blog)

Many woodworkers are full of talents far beyond the circle of woodworking; you’re one of the shining examples.

-- The time I enjoy wasting is not time wasted

So, just wowing us with your exquisite turnings wasn’t enough anymore? Now you’ve gone and proved you are a talented wordworker as well.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

That story reminded me of Shel Silverstien’s “The Giving Tree”. That is a wonderful story and BEAUTIFUL turning. Keep up the good work.

-- Adrian ..... The 11th Commandment...."Thou Shalt Not Buy A Wobble Dado"

Joe…Great Story! I enjoyed reading it :) And I love the design of this bowl and you did a fantastic job with it! (as always)

Thanks for the post.

-- Martin, Kansas

trifern,
Very nice turning. Thanks also for the story-for I never would have known how the purple heart ring got there. Great job, keep up the story telling and woodworking!
Sincerely,
Ken McGinnis

-- woodbutcher north carolina

Misted me up. Good platter too…

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

Fantastic… Thanks for that. Nicely said.

-- Ryno

That’s a great looking bowl! Nice wood choice.

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

Hellooooooo Trifern;

....eloquence is in the words you write,
fluency is that feeling you convey through your wood,
consummated with the story of a wood-wright,
and then articulately your ‘wood art is under-stood….

And then I pause….not only has your work conveyed the character of this wood’s soul, but your use of words has conveyed the image of the spirit of wood….and so it is with honor that I count my-self to be one of those who knows your talents, just as I also congragulate you on this in-deed beaut-i-full piece of turned ‘wood art’ you have brought forth!

Thank you.
GODSPEED,
Frank

-- --frank, NH, http://frank.wordpress.com/

Speechless Trifern, speechless.

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

Trifern,

This is another beautiful piece that, as usual, displays your unique style and excellent craftmanship. I loved the story too by the way. Not only are you a woodturning artist but you can write as well!!! You are indeed a multi-talented individual.

Thanks for the post. I enjoyed sharing this.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

I love the depth of the story. It brought back the thoughts of
how I feel about trees.
Thanks for sharing.

P.S. Great bowl!

-- ''Carry on my wayward son''

Trifern, I showed this to the Mrs. and she would like to post a link to this over on GardenTenders … Is that okay with you?

-- When you give someone a chance it may well be their last.

Wow, I am truly humbled by all the kind remarks. I typically am a man of very few words. There simply was a story screaming at me the whole time I worked on this piece. The little girl collects what I think is called granite ware, so I added little pieces of ash and turquoise colored box elder to the purple heart. It kind of resembles that “blotchy” look.

Russel, tell the Mrs. I would be honored.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

I have to tell you good folks something. It has been less than a year since Joe came to my house for a turning lesson. Joe I am turely amazed at how rapidly you are progressing. I believe we have a natural talent here. Your bowl is great and your eloquent narration is splendiferous.

Terry

Great story. Wonderful piece of art.

-- Tim from Iowa City, IA

This story is truly from the heart! Thank you so much!
And the “The Circle of Life” really emphasize the story!
You have, I believe, the true heart of an artist!!!

-- Eklectic, Follow my Bliss!

sigh….....

(beautiful work and story)

and here’s the discussion over at GT.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

Very nice looking bowl.

-- I never started a project I couldn't screw up.

I found this on GT. Great posting!

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

Once again, thanks for all the kind remarks.

Russel, please tell the Mrs. I am honored to have her write a forum about this post.

Terry, I’ve had lessons from one of the best. I think it’s time you showed the rest of the Lumberjocks the stuff your made of. You have some wonderful turnings, furniture and scroll work.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

Joe, that was the most eloquent prose I’ve ever read. When did you take that up, did you learn it in College? I am amazed, not just the poem but your work has taken on a whole new look. What up dude? Very, Very good. I’m stunned buddy. Congrats. Put that in a contest of somekind.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

BEAUTIFUL BOWL , BEAUTIFUL STORY BEHIND IT : )...... I don’t know which I like the most ! Thank you for the inlay tip as well…this is heading straight into my favorites ! Will the story continue after the reunion ? Can’t wait …..you’re an excellent writer as well as woodworker , Trifern….God bless you

the link to Greenthumbs comments is well worth following , MsDebbieP , thank you : )

-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .

BRAVO!

(clapping in the background)

Very well done Joe!

-- As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17) †

Very nice looking bowl.

-- jeanmarc manosque france

How amazing, a great story and a fantastic piece to go with it. I can visualize the whole process through your writing and the bowl. WOW!

-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA

Good luck in the contest Trifern.

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

Thanks Grumpy. I was hoping to get at least one vote. However, since I can’t vote for myself and the looks of all the other great projects, I’ll settle for the satisfaction of having competed.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.