New Lumberjock on the planet - my Grandson.

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS, GRANDPA!!!

-- -** 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

Good stuff!

-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA

And congratulations to you, Douglas! Like I said when announcing the arrive of grandson number four, if I know how much fun grandchildren were, I’d have had them first! LOL

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.canterburybaptist.org/

Congratulations, Doug!

-- Martin, http://lumberjocks.com | My Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/people/Martin_Sojka/1357216976

Outstanding Doug. Congratulations.

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

Congrats Doug…great news. I can’t wait to have some to spoil.

-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org

Now you have the answer to “Why did I ever have kids?”

So you could have GRANDkids!

-- No piece is cut too short. It was meant for a smaller project.

Have you made a crib yet? Rocking chair for “Mom”?

Congradulations to you and yours Doug!

-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,

aaaaaaaw congratulations to everyone.

Happy Birthday Alden!!

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

Hey Gandpa…......that’s a nice feel good!!! Any indications yet, on hand-tool dexterity????

Congratulations Douglas. They are great. Are they close-by so you can see them a lot?

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

The plan is that they will be living about 50 miles away. I hope to have plenty of spoilage opportunities.

Neil, first thing after I got to scoop him up I checked his grip. Looks to be a righty. Probably ought to give him a couple of years before I get him his first set of chisels. But I think the birdhouse kits in a sack will be something we can get right on.

Grandmother tells me he was very awake and attentive to his environment right out of the chute (I possibly have been hanging out with Tom Angle a little too much – what with the cowboy talk). So maybe he will be the furniture designer.

Thanks all for the kind welcome to young Aiden and encouragement for old Grandpa

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

I think the precedent is to post a picture of feet…so, no picture, didn’t happen…we need to see feet. Oh, and with all kidding aside, congratulations!

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

Atta Boy, Gramps!!! We need to start him out right. Maybe some spurs and boots. Then a pony and saddle. Then we can get him entered in the mutton busting…...............Congratulations, Doug

-- Thos. Angle, Owyhee Design, Oregon

I’m waiting for Grandmother Pam to get back with the camera. No feet, but I nice shot of his little face by tonight.

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

Congratulations Doug.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

CONCRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!! There is nothing more exciting than to have your 1st grandchild. I can feel some projects coming up for him, and later with Him. Have all the time You can with him. In just a few years,You’ll find a small bench and some new tools on it right next to Yours. Have fun!!!!!!!!

-- Saved, and so grateful, consider who Created it ALL!!!

Congratulations! Your going to love it. I got five 13 – 2 and all have spent time in the shop. Good reason to get some really good hand tools.

-- Bruce from Central New York

A wise man once said that grandchildren are your reward for not killing your kids. Congratulations, this is only the beginning. There’s nothing a grandson to be your buddy, your chum, your pal and constant companion. I sincerely wish you as much joy as I’ve had with my five grandkids.

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

Congratulations Douglas
I just made it to grandpa status 3 weeks ago with a beautiful little girl

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-- John in Cranbrook http://www.extremebirdhouse.com ....http://community.webshots.com/user/cranbrook2

Douglas;

Don’t know how I missed this earlier.

A heartfellt congratulations, to all.

Has he shown signs of basic woodworking skills yet?

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com

Lee
If I have my way he will be the new Mozart of the ébénistes, veneering up demilune tables before he is five. We may have to come study with you together.

Thanks again all. Soon as I get out of my workduds and get into a set of overalls I will get the little fellas picture up here.

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

Here are my earthly treasures:
The new proud Poppa

The new doting Grandmother

The new Lumberjock (he’s seriously cute!)

That’s the news!

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

Very nice Douglas. Congratulations.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

Doug, I’ve been away and missed the email notification. This is wonderful news! As I read the congratulatory posts above it reminded me of both my grandfathers. My parents were relatively young when I was born so I had the advantage of spending many of my formative years with both of my grandfathers. I’m lucky enough to still have my grandfather on my dad’s side.

I was exposed to both sides of the fence you might say. One was a professor and one was a farmer/rancher/horse trainer. I can relate to your associations with Thomas because grandfather on dad’s side is very much the cowboy. At the same time, I got my woodworking genes from my mom’s dad. I digress. This just brings back may memories. I hope the best for you and yours and a hearty congratulations!!! Enjoy this time as much as you can.

(I may have missed it but we needs some pics grandpa.)

-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN

Very strange. I swear those weren’t there when I posted my reply. Ha!

Aiden is quite the cutie. Congrats!

-- Jeff, St. Paul, MN

Oh, and John that is a very cute granddaughter you have there! Quite the lovely set of brunette tresses for such a new baby.

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

Jeff,
Thanks for the comments and the reminiscence. My folks started late in life having kids (what with WWII Dad was 30 when my sister was conceived and 38 by the time I popped up).

Both of my Grandfathers were deceased before I came along, although I have a long and involved and heartening Tale of the Supernatural involving my maternal GrandDaddy Clyde. Suffice it to say that I have had no doubt of an afterlife from the age of four. I will be largely winging it on the Grandfatherly behavior, although I did get to witness my Dad go all mellow with his grandson Morgan (my Sis’ boy). It’s just plain strange how one day it’s a pregnancy and the next day there is this new person who inspires strong hopes and aspirations for good in those who receive him. A very rare blessing that I am thankful for having witnessed. Hope I get to be around awhile for this little guy.

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

I guess MsDebbieP hasn’t shown up.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

Caliper, The thing about being a grandpa with spurs is that there is one granddaughter who thinks she has to have one of my horses. Not to mention going to barrel races and rodeos and …........but she’s granddaughter #1 and has spent a lot of time with Poppie. You’ll learn all this soon enough, Doug.

-- Thos. Angle, Owyhee Design, Oregon

good point Karson—I’d really love to hold the baby :D

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

Deb i’ll have to check the logistics–aaaaiiiee! my kid is in charge of someone else’s logistics!

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

AAAAHH!!!! The screen is blinding me with grandfatherly rays of beaming pride. My F-I-L says all his grand children are special but the first (my son) is extra special. I hope to experience the feeling some day.

-- DocK, WV

Congratulations Douglas.

-- Greg Mitchell--Lowell, AR--gdamitchell@sbcglobal.net

Doug,

Congratulations on the new addition to the family!

-- Tom, Surfside Beach, SC - Romans 8:28

Thanks again folks.
With the baby 50 miles away it’s tougher than I’d like to see him. Hopefully Mom will be up to traveling soon and Aiden can come for a shop visit here.

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

Start’em out young.

-- DocK, WV