Meda Morg
08-12-2010, 12:35 PM
First... A little background.
I live in Southern Illinois. In May of last year we had a terrible storm that was basically like a highly localized inland hurricane. It destroyed ALOT of trees in the area. That normally just means more wood of us wood guys right??? Well... unforunately, one of the trees that was blown down was a very special tree to my brother and his wife. It, for a number of years, has been called "The kissing tree". Number one, because it's the spot where they had their first kiss, and two, each and every time they go by it, they would pull off the side of the road, get our of their car, touch the tree and partake in a kiss. Well... let's just say that when my sister in law found out it was destroyed she was absolutely heartbroken. I was able to salvage part of the tree, with the owners permission of course, without them knowing about it. I am planning to make a wine rack for them out of the wood and would like to put a plate most likely 24 x 12 or so on the front with a picture of them kissing at their wedding.
Obvoisly, I want to use the wood from this tree but most of the "Friends of the creek" provide the plate for you. Is there anyone local to the Carbondale/St. Louis area who does Laser Engraving or even someone online who will allow me to furnish the wood peice. I'm not a rich man, so I will have to stay within my means but I'm very hopeful someone can point me in the right direction.
Thank you all so much for all your help!
I live in Southern Illinois. In May of last year we had a terrible storm that was basically like a highly localized inland hurricane. It destroyed ALOT of trees in the area. That normally just means more wood of us wood guys right??? Well... unforunately, one of the trees that was blown down was a very special tree to my brother and his wife. It, for a number of years, has been called "The kissing tree". Number one, because it's the spot where they had their first kiss, and two, each and every time they go by it, they would pull off the side of the road, get our of their car, touch the tree and partake in a kiss. Well... let's just say that when my sister in law found out it was destroyed she was absolutely heartbroken. I was able to salvage part of the tree, with the owners permission of course, without them knowing about it. I am planning to make a wine rack for them out of the wood and would like to put a plate most likely 24 x 12 or so on the front with a picture of them kissing at their wedding.
Obvoisly, I want to use the wood from this tree but most of the "Friends of the creek" provide the plate for you. Is there anyone local to the Carbondale/St. Louis area who does Laser Engraving or even someone online who will allow me to furnish the wood peice. I'm not a rich man, so I will have to stay within my means but I'm very hopeful someone can point me in the right direction.
Thank you all so much for all your help!