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Gord Graff

93 posts in 431 days


67 days ago

Hello All,

It is with deep sadness I must announce that the woodworking show that John Sillaots, Ken Tunnard and I have worked so hard to get off the ground, is dead.

No matter how hard we all tried, our schedules would not permit us to continue. At the beginning of the project, we all agreed that we would do it right or not do it at all. Since all of us are extremely passionate about what we do, it made no sense to any of us to produce a half hearted show because of scheduling conflicts.

On another sad note, my family and I have experienced a devastating personal tragedy that threatened to take from us all we have come to know and cherish. To the point where I would have to give up my first love……………………..woodworking. But by the grace of God and professional help, we are overcoming.

Folks, I don’t mind telling you that this has been the lowest low I’ve ever experienced; this is truly the darkest part of my 51 years. I find solace in my woodworking though as I always have.

Right now I’m down for the count but for those who know me, they know that I won’t be down for long. I’m a fighter and I’m getting up off the canvas as I write this and when I’m standing fully erect………………….heads up. Look for something new from me in the future……………….I’m on my way back.

On a lighter note……………………I dropped 65 pounds.

All the best
Gord

Sept 2008

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Steelmum

198 posts in 499 days


67 days ago

I wish you well. I am sorry about the video not getting off the ground, I was looking forward to it. I hope that you get entirely better very, very soon.

-- Berta in NC

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depictureboy

77 posts in 179 days


67 days ago

P90X baby…keep pushing that play button…

-- If you can't build it, code it. If you can't code it, build it. But always ALWAYS take a picture.

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lew

1750 posts in 292 days


67 days ago

With your outlook, nothing is going to hold you down.

Right now, there may be only one set of footprints in the sand, but remember- He is carrying you and providing you with the relief you need to continue on.

All things will be better.

Lew

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Slacker

174 posts in 238 days


67 days ago

When God shuts a door, he opens a window… tool on.

-- There are three kinds of people... those who can count, and those who can't

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MrWoody

238 posts in 311 days


67 days ago

Gord I’m sorry about the show, but you and your family MUST come first. Take care of yourself.

-- If we learn from our mistakes, I'm getting a fantastic education.

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Blake

2241 posts in 411 days


67 days ago

Good luck buddy. I know the feeling.

-- Check out my new website! http://www.theeasellife.com

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lazyfiremaninTN

470 posts in 489 days


66 days ago

Rock on man, and you are looking sharp. Hope things get better for ya.

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

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CharlieM1958

4580 posts in 755 days


66 days ago

This too shall pass. And you look great!

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

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Douglas Bordner

2732 posts in 600 days


66 days ago

Good luck in the next endeavor, Gord. Like the fellows have said, something new is right over the horizon.
And you do cut a handsome figure with the slender physique.
Go get ‘em, Partner.

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

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scottb

3060 posts in 864 days


66 days ago

maybe the schedules will work themselves out in due course – having done some public access television I know how hard that can be – how much work, but also how much fun it is.
Best of luck!

-- I am always doing what I cannot do yet, in order to learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso -- http://snbcreative.wordpress.com/

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Napaman

2091 posts in 614 days


66 days ago

sorry to hear this news…I am sure everything will work out for you!!! You are a good person…and the best will work out…

-- Matt, Napa, CA...119 days to sanity...

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rikkor

8548 posts in 411 days


66 days ago

Hang in there friend.

-- Maplewood, MN

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snowdog

687 posts in 519 days


66 days ago

You do look like your in great shape there. Sorry about the hard times. Never hesitate to ask for help if and when you need it.

-- "so much to learn and so little time"..

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MsDebbieP

12282 posts in 697 days


66 days ago

what a horrible time you have been going through. It sounds like the rug has been pulled right out from under your feet. So sorry to hear about all this.

Now, on that positive note that drifts through your posting I will just add that when you are down, you have both hands and both feet on the ground, giving you better leverage to move forward. Look out future: here comes Gord and family!

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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Chris

1259 posts in 528 days


66 days ago

What more is there to say? Good luck and God Bless!

-- Chris

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Mark Shymanski

715 posts in 249 days


66 days ago

It is sad to hear that the show will not go on yet. Based on the quality of the videos of yours that I have watched I was really looking forward to this new show. I wish you and your family strength and faith and have confidence that you will prevail.

-- ....next big purchase is wood for the next project, Mark

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romansfivefive

231 posts in 310 days


66 days ago

I am sorry to hear about your suffering. I pray that time heals all wounds for you and that the purpose of this hardship eventually brings blessings into your life.

If you are inclined, Romans 5:3-5 is personal source of encouragement when I am worried that I can’t go on.

-- www.robneves.com

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Karson

13583 posts in 937 days


66 days ago

Gord sorry for the show and your personel problems.

May God Bless You and your family in all you do.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

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FJDIII

95 posts in 347 days


66 days ago

What doesn’t kill us only makes us stronger. I will be praying for you and yours family.

-- Fred.... Poconos, PA ---- Chairwright in the making ----

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roman

475 posts in 430 days


64 days ago

Hi Gord

Handsome devil

-- http://www.furnituremann.ca/

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Zuki

941 posts in 614 days


64 days ago

Take it easy Gord.

-- The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them

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Gord Graff

93 posts in 431 days


64 days ago

Hi All,

I can’t thank all of you enough for your generous support, kind words, thoughts and prayers. I have spent the better part of the last two days answering emails; I never realized that there were so many of you who cared so much and I’m very grateful.

The clouds are parting and the sun is beginning to shine once again on us, the pity party is over and now it’s time to get creative.

Once again, thank you for all that you’ve done for us.

All the very best
Gord

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Woodchuck1957

160 posts in 300 days


64 days ago

Gord, it’s really great to see you back. I was wondering and worried about what happened to you, I haven’t seen or heard from you in some time. Like the others have said, your looking good. I wish you the best, take care my friend.

-- If you can't find the time to do it properly, how will you find the time to fix it ?

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TomK

396 posts in 411 days


62 days ago

Glad you’re back. Maybe your show will be resurrected at some point when the time is right.

-- North Texas

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Grumpy

6716 posts in 388 days


62 days ago

Very sorry to hear the news Gord. There is allways the future.

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

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TedM

1411 posts in 269 days


60 days ago

Ditto with all that has been said… and you’re looking good!

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

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