Then and Now - 2 Years Later

congratulations , russel !

just in the time i have known you ,
your work has shown a confidence
and openess .
how you have done this is a joy to see ,
i think the good Lord teaches us slowly ,
so we can enjoy the learning .

you are very steady and patient ,
thank you .
happy aniversary !

-- david ,new mexico ,allheart

i could not agree with you more in the short time i have been here the vast knowledge i
have taken from the site has improved my skill set farther than i thought i would be in the short time i have been working the wood i am still a newbie (just over a year) in woodworking but i have a confidence i don’t
believe i would have if it was not for all the help i get from all my friends here

Russel Congratulations on your anniversary. I believe that we have all extended or skills and abilities from having participated on this site.

It’s great to be able to see and participate to our hearts desire.

Keep on a chuggin and a posten.

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

Russell, Congrats on the anniversary and progress!

Patron (David), I always enjoy reading your posts to this site. You have such a nice way of wording things and encouraging so many members.

-- - Please help keep Lumberjocks an enjoyable escape by refusing to participate in political discussions. Simply spit out the bait and ignore the thread...

Congratulations on two years, Russel. For the record, I still think the music stand looks great!

And I really think you need to clean out your mailbox more often if you’ve got stuff in there that is two years old. :-)

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

I like the rocket feet.Sometimes you got to experiment to make your own distinct mark.I think they are fine it’s not falling over is it?Then if not design is a matter very much of taste no! I rerally like the music stand,I really do.Alistair

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

Hey Russel….Congrats old timer! I have 1 year and can appreciate how helpful this site is. Cmon Scotsman….I agree with Russel that the “rocket feet” could be improved! Hey Scotsman…I have an idea for you…..now that you are into pen turning perhaps you could make a display for your pens that incorporates the rocket feet!

-- Don, Pittsburgh

I second all the above entries….and as a fairly new member….I have learned alot of helpful items here….and what a great place to get answers to questions that only fellow woodworkers can understand/answer…...I look forward to the evolution of my skills over the next few years….and I am grateful for folks like yourself that take the time to add a comment, suggestion or experience to these discussions…Congratulations!

-- Woodworking.....My small slice of heaven!

Ditto all the above and Russell just think how spectacular your work will be after another 2 years wandering around the site.
Keep learning keep having fun and enjoy the journey.
Larry for the land downunder.

-- Drink once, cut twice. New website up.... lazylarrywoodworks.com.au

Thanks to one and all.

David (patron), I could not agree more with CessnaPilotBarry, your posts are always a pleasure to read. Your encouragement is compelling. It has been nothing but good for me to encounter you and your work.

Eddy, this place is great for learning. So many things I wouldn’t have even considered if I had not come here.

Karson, you’re input here is invaluable from my perspective, you are Mr. LumberJock.

Charlie, the stand was good for then and I like being able to look back to see what I’ve learned in my time here. And, as always, I appreciate and enjoy your comments. (As to the email, I am, sad to say, a bit of a pack rat).

Alistair, there was bit of a balance issue unfortunately. Though I’m sure in the right context the rocket feet would look good.

Reggiek, there is no place like LumberJocks … Inspiration to spare.

which brings us to

Larry (degoose), Your work gives me something to aim for.

Once again, thanks to all LumberJocks.

-- Working at Woodworking www.VillageLaneFurniture.com

LOLOLOLO . . . rocket ship feet. That was funny. Almost spit my spaghetti all over my laptop . . . that would have been messy.

Congrats on the 2 yrs. I really enjoy your posts . . . you are one of those nice people that makes LJs the shining star it is. I hope that someday DW and I will be able to meet you and GandmaT in person.

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

Thanks Zuki. It may be best to avoid LumberJocks while eating in the future.

-- Working at Woodworking www.VillageLaneFurniture.com

Nice post. I like this place too and also appreciate the comments especially the ones that make you better! Thanks.

-- jack -- measure once, curse twice!

Good Luck an More

-- Jim, Kentucky

Russel, you’ve been a good friend and always an inspiration. Always wise and very pleasant. Keep it coming, pal.

-- Thos. Angle

Thanks for the kind words Thos. You and your gentlemanly manner are a good example of the character of LumberJocks.

Jack, it’s a hard place not to like and it is as much about the people as anything else.

Thanks Jim, I appreciate the encouragement.

-- Working at Woodworking www.VillageLaneFurniture.com

Congrats Russel here is to many more years

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

Thanks Rustic, this IS the place to be.

-- Working at Woodworking www.VillageLaneFurniture.com

Happy anniversary! Thanks for all that you contribute.

-- Rich, Seattle, WA

Russel, congratulations on your 2 year anniversary. I’m fairly new to LJ’s but have already realized you are one of the reasons this site is so great. Always enjoy your post and your comments. Looking forward to seeing many more from you.

-- John @ Myrtle Beach

Congrats on the 2 years! Allways enjoy your posts and projects.

Agree holeheartedly on the learning curve around here. This site is the best, only because of people like you and many many more that have been there to help and inspire all of us and each other.

Thank you for all your insight and encouragement.

Scrappy

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

Thanks John and Scrappy. LumberJocks has been nothing but good for me and I’m glad that so many other feel the same way.

-- Working at Woodworking www.VillageLaneFurniture.com

Hey Russel congrats on two years always enjoy your input. Your a positive force for LJs

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

That is a beautiful table, Russel. It shows not only that you have learned woodworking skills but also aesthetic ones as well. The proportions of that table, to my eye, are perfect, as opposed to the music stand. You have the eye for beauty and you have the skills to produce it. I really look forward to seeing what else you make.

“Abbot and Costello Go To the Moon feel.” .......LMAO…...Thanks for the flashback to some great B&W tv moments for me : ) I think I can see the little wisp of smoke (exhaust) coming from the rocket ship now…hahaha
Congrats on your 2 years and advancing so much in such a short period of time , Russel : )

-- 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 .

I agree with all of the above and have always enjoyed your sense of humor, Thanks

-- Ron Central, CA

Congrats Russel.

-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker

Congratulations Russel, was looking at your projects and you’ve been busy during the past two years with some fabulous things. Very good…..........

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.