Surprise Bandit Struck Again!!!

[Steve Schlumpf]

I've been busy getting things back in order after attending the AAW symposium - yard work, laundry, groceries, etc. I went out to get the mail and found this sitting on my doorstep!!

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The box obviously had a great story to tell but I couldn't wait ... so I opened it up (sure didn't take much to open!!) to find this....

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WOW! I don't believe I have ever seen Chilean Mesquite! Absolutely beautiful wood and it has a wonderful smell! I know lots of folks talk about the smell of mesquite but this is the very first time I have ever smelled any - even though I have turned a few dry pieces.

Just for reference for those curious.... the piece on the right is 3 1/2" x 4" by 10" long and the large block is 9" x 9 1/2" x 5 1/2" thick! Gonna make for some beautiful turnings!

Beautiful wood! Thank you so very much Kathy! You really made my day! :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

[Roger Chandler]

What a nice lady, that Kathy M! She just keeps on blessing others. What a nice piece of wood............I for one look forward to what you will do with this one Steve...........should make for something special for sure!

[David E Keller]

What a wonderful surprise! Looking forward to seeing what you make from it.

[Ed Morgano]

Kathy,
I knew that's what you were talking about in the other thread. Or at least I figured it was....you've been sending wood to so many. That was sweet. I know Steve will enjoy it.

[Scott Hackler]

Yep, that Kathy is the best!!

[Dick Wilson]

I wonder if Kathy has my address:confused::confused::confused::confused::co nfused::confused::confused:;);):D:D:D:D

[Tim Thiebaut]

Congrats Steve!! That is so nice of Kathy to do this for people! If you can save your shavings Steve and you can use them the next time you guys BBQ.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Congrats Steve. Kathy is a wood angel for sure. She is the best.

[John Hart]

Yer gonna love it Steve. Green mesquite is heaven to turn. Kathy...You Rock!!!! :)

[Kathy Marshall]

You're very welcome Steve!
The box looks a little worse for wear, I'd hate to think what the contents would have looked like had it been something fragile!
I'm sorry to hear you've never been blessed with the experience of turning mesquite, but happy I could fix that lack!
Warning! Turning green mesquite can become addicting!
Have fun and can't wait to see what you come up with!

[allen thunem]

out of curiosity kathy where and how did you acquire chilean mesquite?
grow wild in az?

[Baxter Smith]

Congrats Steve. Looks like some amazing wood! Steve needed another thrill Kathy! Hasn't had many lately!;):D

[Rob Cunningham]

Really nice of you Kathy. Steve, I can't wait to see what you make from this.

[Kathy Marshall]

out of curiosity kathy where and how did you acquire chilean mesquite?
grow wild in az?

Allen, chilean mesquite is not native here buts its very heavily planted as a landscape tree. It is literally planted everywhere and is pretty suceptible to wind damage so availability is pretty good.

[Donny Lawson]

That was very nice. Now where is mine??????????? :DOh, I'm sorry I'm wood poor at the moment.

[Rick Markham]

I can't wait to see what you make Steve! Kathy sure is sneaky... ;)