NC and SC Lumberjock Picnic a Success

Great looking group. Glad that you were all able to get together.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Wow, wish I had logged on more recently. I would have loved to have been there. Oh well, maybe next time. That’s what I get for spending more time working and less time relaxing on here, haha.

-- Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out alive.

Looks like fun-thanks for posting .

Looks like lots of fun. I am looking forward to the South West get together on Nov. 7th, Will be great to get to meet everyone.

Thanks for the pics and story.

-- Scrap Wood's the best...the projects are smaller, and so is the mess!

Hey Gr8outdrsman, would loved to have had you there. Send me a PM with your e-mail and I’ll keep tou posted on future ones.

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

I don’t know where the other guys pictures are yet. Hope to have them posted soon.

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

Awesome turn out The Michigan one is in a few weeks. About 10 people so far have commited to being there.

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

hey cabinetmaster I sent ya a pm with the e-mail addy. do keep me in the loop next time. had to work and couldnt make this one. looks like a good time was had by all.
ps….. ya may want to check the bozo bin. I end up there a lot! :]

-- hey honey! watch this!

I got the addy. I’ll keep you posted on later events.

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

I had an excellent time at the picnic. Got some free wood, courtesy of Huff and Cabinetmaster! Met a LJ’er who is very near me geographically in SgtSnafu. BHawk was also an excellent host. Valspar is one more impressive facility. I really enjoyed the projects that John and Jerry remembered to bring and share with us. Huff did a blog already and pictured his favorite turning that Jerry did and I have to concur, it was my favorite also. I got to play engineer a while also with Huffs’ Train engine. You really have to see and feel this piece in person to appreciate what kind of Love and time went into making this.
I personally want to thank Cabinetmaster and BHawk for all the time and effort they expended in allowing us to get together at Valspar.Hopefully next time,which I’m looking forward too, I’ll be able to remember and bring some projects to share also.
For those of you who didn’t get a chance to attend, I extend my sincere sympathy. You really missed a great time. I’ve never posted pics’ this way before. Hope they come through.


Sincerely,
Ken McGinnis

-- woodbutcher north carolina

looks like a great day!

-- When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

I do believe I noticed Ken admiring some square corners in one of those photos.

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

CharlieM1958,
You Did Not! Jerrys’ bowls were all round and every wheel on Huffs’ train engine was round! Like I said in my earlier post. You really had to see in person these projects. Now there were some square corners on the FREE Wood that Huff and Jerry brought, and they’ll need some rounding!

Sincerely,
Ken McGinnis

-- woodbutcher north carolina

Okay, woodbutcher, I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt on that one.

But I am relieved to get a look at you, because now I know that your buddy icon is not a recent photo. I had been wondering if any of us regular LJ’s really could compete in the woodworking department with somebody who looked that much like the Ultimate Carpenter. :-)

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

CharlieM1958,
LOL-icon-Avatar-whatever! That is actually a photo of the oil on canvas painting my father did. It was his original concept and depiction of a Bible verse. St.John 1:5 My father was a professional portrait artist for many years. This happened to be the last painting he ever completed. I’ve simply adopted it as my icon-Avatar-kinda makes me think of him regularly, I guess. I just wish that I could do with wood what Dad could do with oils and canvas. Dad passed away about 2 1/2 years ago at 77years of age. Since there was only about 21years difference in our ages, in alot of ways we grew up together and there was always alot of competition between the two of us many ways. I was very fortunate to have had him in my life through hunting,fishing,racing and shooting. This is just my remembrance!
Boy I’ll bet you never expected to elict this kind of sentimental reverberation-Huh! Ya’ did notice in the photos though that I was the only LJ’er considerate enough to put a ballcap on my solar panel I hope! Maybe someday we’ll have an LJ event where, you and I meet in round and square corners, that’d be something else! Take care.

Sincerely,
Ken McGinnis

-- woodbutcher north carolina

nice posting … well presented

-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever

It really was a very good gathering – great food, great company – I enjoyed myself. I am looking forward to the next one ! Thank you Cabinetmaster & BHawk for putting this picnic together.

-- ~ SgtSnafu - Central North Carolina

Ken, A great tribute to your father. I probably should have covered my solar panel (realized Sunday I had gotten a little sun on the top of the noggin). LOL. I betcha everyone can pick out the one from the beach. I hope I can host a get together next time. Maybe we can have it at the beach next spring. Myrtle Beach,SC is pretty nice in April or May.

-- John @ Myrtle Beach

Yeppers it is nice and not as crowded until school’s out.

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps