Is it still Christmas?????

[John Keeton]

Not only did I score on the load of spalted maple, but got home and my wife said you have a box in the garage from UPS.
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These came from Mike Smith in N. Car. Some beautiful stuff!!! I am unbelievably excited over all this wood.

And, this morning, got a call from a trucking company and this is what they brought me -:D:D:D
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Pinch me!! This can't get much better!

[Bernie Weishapl]

I guess it is still Christmas. Congrats on some nice wood and lathe. Boy did that lathe come in time. Have fun John.

[Baxter Smith]

You are ready! The toughest part may be figuring out where to start!

[Brian Brown]

Uhhhhh John,

I don't mean to put a damper on your excitement, but those boxes were both meant for me. Would you please re-route them for me. i'm sure yours will be along shortly. :D

I know who will be having fun this week! :)

[Steve Schlumpf]

Wow! A very Merry Christmas to you John! Really some beautiful wood there! Glad to see you got your lathe! Looks like things are finally starting to come together! Have fun turning!!!

[David Christopher]

congrats on all your new stuff John, it looks like you will be busy for awhile.....

every time I think about doing a tour of my shop on here I see a picture of your shop and change my mind....you need to make some shavings so my shop dont look so bad

[Brent Grooms]

I'm thinking... you shoulda bought a bigger lathe...

Congrats on the goodies..:D

[gary Zimmel]

Looks like it's xmas at the Keetons again...

Your lathe looks right at home.
Now it's time to get the shop dirty....

[Chris Stolicky]

I guess we won't be hearing from John for a while, huh?


Enjoy the lathe and all of that wood you have been piling up.

Oh, better order a bunch of CA for that punky wood. It just might become your new friend.

[Gary Conklin]

Man you are so HOOKED!!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Don't pinch yourself! Even if it's a dream...you don't want to be awakened!

Congrats John! Enjoy!

[Steve Mawson]

Boy John barely over 2 weeks into the new year and you have had a good year already. Turns me a little green to see all that great wood. Looking forward to some great turnings. Congrats on a great lathe, hope it's all you expected.

[Roland Martin]

It doesn't get a heck of a lot better than this does it John. Your wife may not see you for a month. Really nice lathe, and even nicer wood. Congrats!

[Rob Cunningham]

Congratulations on the wood and the new lathe. Start making that shop dirty.

[Donny Lawson]

Congrats on your new toy.You will love it.
Donny

[Keith Burns]

John, you definately fell headfirst into the vortex. Kinda like a bottemless pit isn't it.:D

[Matt Ranum]

Geez John...watcha got comin' your way for February?:rolleyes:;):D


I'd be like a little kid in a candy store :p

[David E Keller]

Congrats on the lathe and the wood. You've got your work cut out for you.

[Brian Effinger]

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Congratulations John! That looks like some beautiful wood. You must be up to your eyeballs in wood by now.

And congratulations on the lathe! You posted that about 5 hours ago, so I hope - no, no, no, I expect - you are also up to your eyeballs in wood chips! :D

[Sid Matheny]

WOW the last few days have sure been good to you John. Enjoy!

Sid

[John Keeton]

Thanks, guys for sharing my gloats! You all are a great bunch, and I appreciate your acceptance of this old flatworker into your midst!

Couldn't stand it any longer, and I went to the shop last nite and played on the new Delta. It is everything that has been said about it. Quiet, smooth, and very pleasant to use.

Now, I gotta get busy on a bowl to give to the owner of the "mine" where I got the spalted maple!! He has told me that he will be on the lookout for more wood with "squirrely grain!" One must take care of those sources!

[Tony De Masi]

Congrats John. Remember to continue to have fun with this whole process. That's why most of use here do this, for fun.

Tony

[Bill Bolen]

Looks like it hasall come together for you with great timing to boot! Congrats on a great lathe and some very pretty wood. Now all you need is the greatest gift of all....time to play! See 'ya in a few days...Bill...