How Far From Steve Schlumpf?...

[Wally Dickerman]

What is it with everybody telling us how far they live from Steve? Steve seems like a very nice guy but folks seem to want to live a long way from him.:D In Arizona I must be at least 1500 miles from Steve.

Wally

[gary Zimmel]

I was kind of thinking the same thing Wally.

That being said I have figured out I am 1480 miles from Steve S....

[Roger Chandler]

Guilt by association? :D I think it must be because he is a moderator and a mentor to so many, so when folks post, they must get braggin' rights:D;):)

I think it must be part of the recovery process from the vortex: Step one - admit your addiction...
Step 2- admit your association with all these nafarious creekers :D:D:D

Step 3 - when you think about it, who would want to give up this addiction anyway, so just forget about steps one and two :D:eek::D

[Cathy Schaewe]

I've been wondering that for quite some time. As far as I can tell, Steve is 958.45 miles away from me.

Egocentric? no ....:D

[Pete Jordan]

It started when his neighbor, Bob, said he lived next door to Steve. I then said I lived a few hours south of Steve and many people have joined in since. He is the nicest guy in Michigan!

[John Keeton]

I haven't checked my mileage to Steve, but save for the weather there, and the grandkids here, I would love to live closer. He has been mentor supreme for me from day one of my dive into the world of turning. Steve has been more than helpful, and is my official "design committee" - always willing to look at a pic and give me an opinion.

Super guy, great woodturner, and Steve personifies the "spirit of the creek!"

Maybe that is the reason?!?!?

[Jon Lanier]

This is fun. Kinda like the 7 degree's of Kevin Bacon.

1050 miles according to Google Earth for me. OR 18 hours and 5 minutes.

[Derek Voigt]

Yea I was wondering that too... it looks like I'm pretty close to him... but then I didn't want it to seem like I was trying to brag, because it isn't like I really know him!

[Mike Cross]

Just checked the distance and he is 1422 miles from me.

Mike

[David E Keller]

I'm glad somebody asked... I've often wondered.

1123 miles for me

[Thom Sturgill]

It just shows how spread out we are! Maybe as moderator (I think he may have been the only one active when I joined) we figured he is the center of the SMC turning forum....

[Wayne Hendrix]

I'm glad somebody asked... I've often wondered.

1123 miles for me

+1

1694 or 1733 miles depending on which route, google recommends the longer one as being faster so that is the one that I will go with.

[Matt Ranum]

I figured I may as well play along so according to Mapquest I am 5 hours 2 minutes / 280.51 miles.


From the looks of things I'm dang near a neighbor :p Maybe the wife and I will have to do another creeker visit sometime. :D

[Ken Fitzgerald]

1,662 miles.........not by intention.


Steve's top shelf in my book.

[Terry Quiram]

477 here. Closest I have been to Steve is Cedar Groove.

[Curt Fuller]

Doesn't really matter how far you live from Steve, he's like a next door neighbor. Probably as decent and helpful a guy as you could ever wish for in a neighbor too.

[Jim Underwood]

Apparently Google Maps thinks I'm approximately 19 hours 34 mins, or about 1,155 miles south of Steve...

That's a "fur piece" as they say here...

Shall I drop in for a couple minutes? ;)

[David Christopher]

Im a long away from Steve, but close to his Son

[Gary Conklin]

I got you all beat, I am just a mouse click away!!!:D:D:D:D:p:p:p

[David DeCristoforo]

Who the hell is Steve Schlumpf?

[Bernie Weishapl]

I agree with Curt. I don't think miles matter. Steve is top notch in my book. His unselfish help to everyone is what makes him special.

[Sean Hughto]

951 miles or so for me.

[Rich Greinert]

My favorite is John Hart's Location in relation to Steve. I laughed the first time I saw it and it has always made me smile ever since.

[Rich Aldrich]

I live about 60 miles from Steve. It's a long way.:D

He is very helpful. He helped me get starting turning. I am really getting dizzy, though. It pulled enough money out of my wallet, that my wife is getting a little upset.

[Karl Card]

Well I am 673 miles from Steve... Just a little south...

I will add that just from what I know from Steve it appears that he has a super personality and I feel very strongly that he would help with any turning project problem you may have.

not to take away from Steve but I would also like to say that geeeeeeee
I only live about 3 hours from the infamous John "kenny rodgers" Keeton..
I would say he was an up and rising star but from the looks of his works I think he is already there....

[Michael James]

I have no dang idea where Steves lives, and he should sleep better because of that!:cool:

[Allen Neighbors]

What is it with everybody telling us how far they live from Steve? Steve seems like a very nice guy but folks seem to want to live a long way from him.:D In Arizona I must be at least 1500 miles from Steve.Wally
Wally, when I came on this forum, I saw that mileage written in some of the poster's signatures, and finally, I said, "Why not?", and figured the mileage.
It's fun, just to see all of it, now... :)
And everyone is correct... there's never been a nicer person in this forum, than Steve. (present company excepted, of course)....:p;)

[neil mackay]

For me as the crow flies around 10,000 miles and a little bit to right as you come down :)

[Steve Schlumpf]

WOW! You folks are funny and have WAY to much time on your hands! Slow shop day? Waiting for finish to dry?

To be honest, I have wondered about some of this for a while now also. Other than John Hart living in my basement and Bob Hainstock living next door - everyone else sure lives a long ways away!

Got me to thinking - were folks stating how close they lived or how far away? Hummm, I'm fairly quiet, wear deodorant and really like everything about turning - especially the sharing aspect! Must be something else!

Seriously - I appreciate the running gag line! Just goes to show how close everyone is here on the Creek! I figure we're all friends - just have met yet!

Appreciate the laughs!!! Have fun turning today! :D

[bob svoboda]

2085.6 miles. 32 hrs, 13 minutes to drive. Might be worth the trip just to see what a squeaky clean shop looks like :D

[michael gallagher]

1,479.6 miles south of Steve.

[Josh Bowman]

WOW! You folks are funny and have WAY to much time on your hands! Slow shop day? Waiting for finish to dry?
Steve,
Apparently it doesn't take much to entertain a woodturner. Think about it we spent lots of money time just to watch something go round and round!:D:D:D


neil mackay (http://www.sawmillcreek.org/member.php?u=33259)
Member

Location: sydney australia
For me as the crow flies around 10,000 miles and a little bit to right as you come down
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neil


Neil,
I don’t think a crow can fly that far!;)

[David DeCristoforo]

OK… here's the "stats"

I live 2188.9 miles from Steve Schlumpf.

I am 5 years, 4 months and 9 days older than Steve Schlumpf.

Steve Schlumpf has made 7997 more posts on this forum than I have.

Steve Schlumpf has been a contributor to this forum for 8 months and one day longer than I have.

Steve Schlumpf has probably produced a thousand more turnings than I have.

Steve Schlumpf has a much nicer looking avatar.

But…

My wife still wants to know… Who the hell is Steve Schlumpf ?

[Ken Fitzgerald]

David,

Tell her he and his wife live in the apartment above John Hart's apartment.

[David DeCristoforo]

"...he and his wife live in the apartment above John Hart's apartment...."

The lacquer fumes must be overwhelming...

[Jim Silva]

Hmm... I live approximately 900mi from Steve Schlumpf as the crow flies. But, as the lift capacity of a crow is minimal at best I feel driving distance (1200mi) would be a more practical expression of my distance from Steve.

[John Hart]

I like Steve Schlumpf...heh heh heh

[Wayne Hendrix]

I like Steve Schlumpf...heh heh heh

Been spraying lacquer again John? I thought you were reformed.

[John Hart]

Reformation is for people who have lost control.

I sir, am in complete control....

......of everything I'm told to do.:)

[Joe Wiliams]

I was born less than 20 miles away from Mr. Schlumpf:cool:

[Hilel Salomon]

I was going to walk to Steve's, but I found that, while I'm in SC, it is 1169.64 miles. Of course, I'm headed to my place in VA, where it is much closer to his house... a mere 1021.81 which is doable, though at my age (72) it might take more than a day.
Hilel.

[Mike Cruz]

Hey, I'm closer than I thought! 904.41 miles, or to tie in another thread... 1456.3115 KM. :D

[Jeff Nicol]

Well I live 313 miles southwest of Steve, a good 6 hour drive if I take my time. But if I drive like a nascar nut the possibilities are endless! There are a few variables that can change the timing, like how many deer, bear, turkey, possibly an elk or moose may cause fast decelleration at any time. Thus adding to the total time on the road or flying through the air into the ditch! So I must build a large critter catcher for my F250 to keep moving at a steady rate of speed. If built correctly the box will be filled with lots of wild critters for grilling and possibly horn for pen turning! I better get busy as I would like to make the trip sometime this year!

A man of his stature and good nature, are well worth the miles and mishaps to get to Harvey MI.

313 miles from Steve Schlumpf

Jeff

[Mike Minto]

How is this?

[Tim Rinehart]

I have made a very important determination in my ability to transcend both space and time.

I have nearly not enough time to do all that I want to do, and I don't have the space for it if I did.

But, I have determined that I'm 1072 miles from Steve Schlumpf, and that's almost as cool as saving a bundle on car insurance!! :p

Glad we have you Steve, no matter how far away you are.!!

[Belinda Barfield]

1332.39 miles give or take a few as I don't know Steve's exact location.

For those of you attending IWF, have a T shirt printed with your distance from Steve. We can pick a day to wear the shirts and Steve will become world famous. Actually, he is already world famous for being such a great guy!

Does anyone have the design for the decoder ring that unlocks the basement door?

[Ken Fitzgerald]

You want to turn Mr. Hart loose?

[Belinda Barfield]

You want to turn Mr. Hart loose?


Nah, it's just sort of like the Bat Cave. Weren't you ever curious about what kinds of wonderful toys and machines were in the Bat Cave?

[Tom Henry]

1,025 miles or 17hrs...:eek:

[Scott Lux]

I'm 609 miles South-Southeast of Steve. But I'm headed up through the Soo this weekend. Does that count as close?

Oh, and I'm 159 miles Southwest of John Hart's fake residence in Middlefield Ohio.

[ray hampton]

do anyone live north of Steve ?

[Andy Hoyt]

Google says I'd need a passport to visit Mr. Steve. :(

So much for that bright idea. (sigh)

[Ray Bell]

According to Map Quest, 1800.61 mi., or 27 Hr. 40 Min. A long time ago though I lived on a little lake in the UP, called Farmers Lake. That was either Negaunee (sp)?, or Ishpeming. I think I would have been Steve's neighbor.

[Glenn Clabo]

Hoyt...you don't need a passport...you need an overnight pass from your doctor.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Clabo,

I thought he needed a pass for the "hall monitor".

[Andy Hoyt]

Passport = DHS interrogations

Doctor = Immunizations

Hall Monitor = Reminds me of my PO.

All that just so I can see some shag carpeting?

Oy! :D

[Tom Sherman]

Capn Andy don't need none of that, he can borrow Santa's reindeer for the trip.

[Carl Miller]

Um! Glad to find out what that was all about. No such thing as a dumb question.

[John Hart]

I like Toys :)

[Terry Murphy]

I just figured, I am 1612 miles on I-90 & I-94 from Steve.

Terry

[Bernie Weishapl]

Ok, Ok I am 1134 miles or 19 hrs and 45 mins from Steve.

[Alan Trout]

Ok I guess I got to get in on this game. I am 1575 miles from Steve or about about 1 day and 2 hours.

Alan

[David E Keller]

Based on the sizable distances that seem to separate most of us from Steve I have a question... Does Steve live at the edge of the Earth? Can you at least see the edge from his house?

[Roland Martin]

OK, what the heck, you made me check.:D:D 1,003 miles:eek:

[John Beaver]

Ok, I had to look, and on Google Maps it looks like he lives in Lake Superior. So leaving So Cal I could sail south, through the Panama Canal, up the Atlantic to the Hudson River, through the other Great Lakes and meet him at the dock in about 3 months.

The driving estimate is 1 day 13 hours, but you have to go through Vegas so that could add days....

Sorry Steve, I guess you'll have to remain a virtual friend for the time being.

2330 in case you were wondering.

[Harlan Coverdale]

If I was Steve, I'd say "0 miles from Steve Schlumpf" in my sig. :p

But I'm not Steve, and I'm 2338 miles west and south of him.

[Belinda Barfield]

Based on the sizable distances that seem to separate most of us from Steve I have a question... Does Steve live at the edge of the Earth? Can you at least see the edge from his house?

No, but he can see Russia! :p

[Charlie Reals]

It's 2194 miles but more in the winter as Highway 4 closes 4 maybe 5 months out of the year. Then ya gotta go around but then you have an easy choice of Tahoe or Reno for a pit stop.:)

[Glenda Marais]

I am only 5655Km from steve. the conecting flights alone will drive me insane.

[John Hart]

Welcome to Schlumpfland Glenda!! :)

[Belinda Barfield]

Welcome to Schlumpfland Glenda!! :)

Too funny, John! Sounds like a great theme park. The Friendliest Place on Earth.

[Don Orr]

I just checked with Google maps and found out I'm only about 930 miles from Steve. :D Looks like a nice spot up there. Road trip anyone ?

[David Woodruff]

As we speak, I am determining the distance from Lewisville, NC 27023 to where ever it is Steve lives. Moreover I go to the Ann Arbor street fair and I don't think it is too far North to visit Steve. It would be my great pleasure to see him in person. Wish me luck. I have been to the Street Fair many times and weather is very un-predictable.

[David Woodruff]

According to Bing 3D I am 1008.1 miles South and and a few degrees East of Steve Schlumph. I envy his living on the UP of Michigan. Some day I will show up with a very large North Carolina Black Cheery Burl.

[Josh Bowman]

:D
As we speak, I am determining the distance from Lewisville, NC 27023 to where ever it is Steve lives. Moreover I go to the Ann Arbor street fair and I don't think it is too far North to visit Steve. It would be my great pleasure to see him in person. Wish me luck. I have been to the Street Fair many times and weather is very un-predictable.
David, I hope you're prepared for another days drive from Ann Arbor! When I use to go back up there from North Ga. I would spend the night in Ann Arbor and still not get there until late sometimes:eek:. He's so far north, he can see the Northern Lights! The directions I was first given to get there from Ga. was "take I-75 until it ends, then go east 200 miles until you get there":eek::eek::eek:
However the area is absolutely beautiful. If you go, you'll want to take lots of Lake Mich. and Lake Superior pictures. If you like fishing there are hundreds of lakes in that area. Oh....the Mackinac bridge is the 3rd longest suspension bridge in the world. It's an amazing drive across it! Especially in late December with a salt truck having to convoy you across:o. Also a great day trip is Mackinaw island.......
Oh yes before I forget, Steve Schlumph lives up there also. I wished I had met him when I lived up there, but I to have be contemplating a trip back for old time sakes........in the warmer months, it would be great to meet him in person!;)

[James Roberts]

All right, I'll play along. Google says 907 miles from here to there but YMMV.

Seriously though, thanks Steve for everything.

[Ron Lynch]

Well, you better do it before September. If not you may get snowed in.

[Bruce Page]

I'm 1,268 miles from Steve Schlumpf but it feels like he's right across the street.

[Steve Kubien]

Well, since I'm just east of Toronto, I'm glad Steve is only a mouse click away.

Steve, Google maps is telling my Harvey MI is up near Sault Ste Marie. Is that correct or is there another Harvery?

[Steve Schlumpf]

Glad to see everyone is having fun with this.... but the bad news is - most of you can't get to here from there. You have to go around!

Just for those of you who don't know where the greater Harvey metro area is located - here are a couple of links to maps.

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Harvey&state=MI

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=harvey+mi&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=Harvey,+MI&gl=us&ei=XDVaTKz4GMOcnAfWzrDvAg&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CBgQ8gEwAA

[Belinda Barfield]

I can hear it now . . .

Good evening, and welcome back to WBS Evening News. I'm Rich Hedupmias. And I'm Suzy Fuloplastik.

We'd like to end the news tonight with a special story. Days ago all across this great land people started loading their tents and their tools into vehicles bearing bumper stickers reading "Got Curls?", "I brake for downed trees", and "Victim of the Vortex". They took to the road stopping at diners in small towns, and homes in cities to pick up other like minded folk for an adventure in a place some say you can't get to, but they did.

They arrived in twos and threes, the crowd swelling daily. There was no advertising, just word of mouth and . . . road trip on.

The gathering has come to be known as Schlumpfstock, and no one knows how large the crowd will be before this is over.

And this just in . . . we have confirmation that one John Hart has come out from under the stairs. He saw his shadow and forecast another six weeks of good turning weather.

(No offense intended to any news anchors. I just thought the names made the post more entertaining.)

[John Hart]

Priceless :)

[Pete Jordan]

That is perfect, Belinda!

[Mike Cruz]

Beautiful, Belinda, just beautiful. I, however, vote for Schlumpfapalooza...

[Glenn Clabo]

Here are summaries of the effect of vaporized drugs on the brain...
Inhalants, such as glue, gasoline, hair spray, and thinner, are sniffed on purpose or during work. The effect on the brain is almost immediate. And while some vapors leave the body quickly, others will remain for a long time. The fatty tissues protecting the nerve cells in the brain are destroyed by inhalant vapors. This slows down or even stops neural transmissions. Effects of inhalants include diminished ability to learn, remember, solve problems, and find their way to Steve's house.

[John Hart]

Well that explains it Glenn. I didn't see lacquer in the list. That's why I made to Steve's basement.


...stumbling a bit....but I made it.;):)

[David Woodruff]

Sounds more like he is up near the Arctic circle. This Schlumph thing is fun. Steve must feel honored, I know I would.

CNN is talking of views of the Northern lights and mentioned the UP of Mi. Steve tell us what you see up there

[Belinda Barfield]

Beautiful, Belinda, just beautiful. I, however, vote for Schlumpfapalooza...

I was working with a theme here, Mike. Wood STOCK . . . turning STOCK . . . there's no fapalooza in turning (or in baseball either). :D

I take that back. I think there is some major fapalooza in Mr. Keeton's lovely turnings.

[Cathy Schaewe]

Every day I read the new additions to this thread, and just laugh out loud.

What are the dates for Schlumpfstock again?

And, if there is a Mrs. Schlumpf, is she going to mind all of us camping in her yard and using her bathrooms?

[John Hart]

And, if there is a Mrs. Schlumpf, is she going to mind all of us camping in her yard and using her bathrooms?

Bathrooms? We don't need no bathrooms!!:eek::D

[Paul Douglass]

Belinda, that was great. You a writer? As far a how far from Mr. Schlumpf, a long ways in miles and turning ability.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Bathrooms? We don't need no bathrooms!!:eek::D


Maybe not the 1st day.........

[Tom Sherman]

uh how long was Woodstock one month or was it two I seem to be a little foggy here

[David DeCristoforo]

"...how long was Woodstock one month or was it two..."

Dude... it was like a year ago man... you really are out of it!

[Ken Glass]

93 responses!!! WOW!! Looks like I better jump aboard the mileage train.
608 miles from me to Steve......... I think he is in a much prettier part of the country than me, though

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Ken,

Let's just say he sees a lot less corn and soy beans....:p

[philip labre]

According to Google it's 60 miles, but I think I know several shortcuts and can do some wood hunting on the way.

[Curt Fuller]

I can hear it now . . .

Good evening, and welcome back to WBS Evening News. I'm Rich Hedupmias. And I'm Suzy Fuloplastik.

We'd like to end the news tonight with a special story. Days ago all across this great land people started loading their tents and their tools into vehicles bearing bumper stickers reading "Got Curls?", "I brake for downed trees", and "Victim of the Vortex". They took to the road stopping at diners in small towns, and homes in cities to pick up other like minded folk for an adventure in a place some say you can't get to, but they did.

They arrived in twos and threes, the crowd swelling daily. There was no advertising, just word of mouth and . . . road trip on.

The gathering has come to be known as Schlumpfstock, and no one knows how large the crowd will be before this is over.

And this just in . . . we have confirmation that one John Hart has come out from under the stairs. He saw his shadow and forecast another six weeks of good turning weather.

(No offense intended to any news anchors. I just thought the names made the post more entertaining.)
:D:D:D:D

I dreamed I saw the bomber jet planes turning into gouges and skews!

[David DeCristoforo]

I've been thinking about this and I figure that it really depends on which way you go. If I go east, figuring that Harvey, Michigan is at about 46 degrees north and figuring that the circumference of the Earth at that latitude is approximately 17328 mi, I would be right around 2189 miles from Steve. But if I go east, I would have to travel 15,134 miles to get to Steve's.

But then it occurred to me. The Earth is always turning (humm… does that mean something?) With it rotating counterclockwise at around 1,000 MPH, all I would need to do is figure out how to suspend myself above ground for a bit over two hours and Steve would come to me! Of course I would have to be sure to avoid getting hit by any tall buildings or mountains. If I levitated right now, Steve's house might get here in time for dinner...

[Ray Bell]

Glad to see everyone is having fun with this.... but the bad news is - most of you can't get to here from there. You have to go around!

Just for those of you who don't know where the greater Harvey metro area is located - here are a couple of links to maps.

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Harvey&state=MI

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=harvey+mi&oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=Harvey,+MI&gl=us&ei=XDVaTKz4GMOcnAfWzrDvAg&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CBgQ8gEwAA

Steve, those maps bring back a lot of memories. I was there from 1960-64, stationed at KI Sawyer AFB. Even with the loooong winters I loved it uo there.

[Cathy Schaewe]

I've been thinking about this and I figure that it really depends on which way you go. If I go east, figuring that Harvey, Michigan is at about 46 degrees north and figuring that the circumference of the Earth at that latitude is approximately 17328 mi, I would be right around 2189 miles from Steve. But if I go east, I would have to travel 15,134 miles to get to Steve's.

But then it occurred to me. The Earth is always turning (humm… does that mean something?) With it rotating counterclockwise at around 1,000 MPH, all I would need to do is figure out how to suspend myself above ground for a bit over two hours and Steve would come to me! Of course I would have to be sure to avoid getting hit by any tall buildings or mountains. If I levitated right now, Steve's house might get here in time for dinner...

Sounds to me like somebody either has turning on the brain (no, not that!), or has been down in John Hart's room under the stairs.... ;)

[John Hart]

I like David :)

[Kevin Stanbary]

OK, I'll play too... I'm 371 miles South of Steve

[Brett Baldwin]

I was born much closer but at this point in my life, I'm 2044.69 miles from Steve.

[Mark Hubl]

Ok, late to the party as usual. I am 388 miles south of Mr. S Squared. Now, I have been to Green Bay a couple of times. So on those occasions I was only 181 miles from Steve.

[Kevin Main]

Steve lives 19 hours 42 minutes from Me

[Dennis Peacock]

You mean..........Steve lives on THIS planet?? :p :p :p :D

Running, ducking, & hiding in Conway

[Dennis Peacock]

Awe......alright......

1,074 miles from Steve....but I don't think my car knows how to travel that far north. ;) :rolleyes: :D

[Neil Strong]

I've been thinking about this and I figure that it really depends on which way you go.

Not in my case... About the same distance from Steve S heading East or West...... :D

But he is welcome to drop by coming either way.

.....

[Bruce Page]

Which one of the nine streets do you live on?

[John W Dixon]

564 miles miles south.

Its no wonder Steve is such a nice guy. The area he lives in is absolutely gorgeous! Had no idea you were so far up there.

John

[Allen Neighbors]

uh how long was Woodstock one month or was it two I seem to be a little foggy here


"...how long was Woodstock one month or was it two..."

Dude... it was like a year ago man... you really are out of it!

I've always said, that if you could really remember Woodstock, you weren't really there. :cool::p;)

[Dirk Hoogendoorn]

I would guess that I am nearly his neighbor, I mean he only lives in the neighbouring state, but then you would have to get through Detroit, and that little thing about the border and with your homeland securite, after that yah have to find your way out of Windsor then up a real boring stretch of rough lonely highway and somewhere just around London yeh got to turn up for a couple of hours. So maybe we aint that close after all and with all the holdups you can hardly get to him from here, but I do hear that he is a nice guy, just tough to get to. Dirk H:cool: