You guys are truly nice

We are certainly glad you have joined LumberJocks. You add to the whole.

Thanks for sharing this, & I wish you many more productive years.

-- -** 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

Alistair,

I believe it is folks like you that pull us all together. Many of us go about our lives without thinking too much about our health. When we read stories about our fellow jocks who have suffered illnesses or accidents it makes us realize how lucky we are.

But also I gain strength from your courage and positive attitude. I used to say to myself- “there by the grace of God..”, now I say “Will God grace me with their strength and courage”.

Thank you for being a Lumberjock.

Lew

“Living for the good of the whole” is a concept that everyone has to adopt sooner or later, easily or harder.

It really is evident on this site.

God bless you!

-- Rich, Seattle, WA

Thanks for your post, Alistair. I hope your Parkinson’s will allow you many productive years at our craft.
God Bless…

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

You’re absolutely right. This is a very good community. I can’t tell you how many boards I have visited many sites on the internet, and typically, you’ll see an abundance of swearing, and hateful talk. I’m absolutely sick of it, and that’s why I like it here so much. Hope it stays this way!

-- http://newmissionworkshop.com

God Bless you Scotsman! I would be honored to call you my buddy.

Tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

Sorry to hear about your health issues Alistair. With a great family like that I am sure you get lots of support. I Look forward to your projects when you get back in the shop.

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

Welcome to lumberjocks.

Looking forward to seeing more of your artwork,

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

Thank you for taking the time and effort to share that with us, Alistair. This certianly is a great group od folks. We welcome you and hope you have a long and productive association with Lumberjocks!

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

Thank you for adding your name to our sum.

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

Cheers to the Lumberjocks ~ I feel fortunate to be on this forum…

-- life can always be weaved into a song.

Alastair, My father was born in Inverness and came to the US in the twenties as a young boy. Please excuse me if I express an affection for all things Scottish. I have always been interested how woodworkers in Scotland pursue the hobby. When time, and health, permits perhaps you could post some stories about how/ where you get materials, cost of materials, what type of tools/machinery you have….ect. Actually building a project is one thing, but sharing your experiences is more valuable, in my opinion. Here’s hoping you the best and yes, we do have an awesome group here. Here’s to us, the Lumberjocks, myself and of course ALISTAIR.

-- Don, Pittsburgh

Of course, as usual, I got the cart before the horse. I viewed your home page and was duly impressed with the wide array of machinery and photos of projects. You are definately light years beyond the beginner stage! Good on ya Gov and hang in there. Don’t let poor typing skills deprive us of your correspondence. Please.

-- Don, Pittsburgh

I also have a mchine shope here are a few pics Alistair

-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease

nice shop, and i think you hit the nail right on the head, this is agreat community and i hope it stays like this for a long time.

-- Roper - Master of sawdust-

I agree with you completely .. and as I’ve said before, when watching the news with the horrible stories of “mankind gone mad” a quick stop by the LJ Shop renews my faith in mankind! There are many more “good folks” on this planet than bad.

Your story is inspiring and is now yet another “cornerstone” of the LJ community!

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

I have been to America many times and was always impressed with the very lovely people you are.I was always charmed by the kindness of normal people there who treated me and my family wonderfully well God Bless you are good souls and I anm humbled to be your friend in Scotland thanks for the very kind remarks excuse tyoing Alistair

-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease

Great workshop Scotsman.

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

Alistair, I’m so glad you’ve joined us. I hope you have many many productive years here and at home.

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