Tis the Season … 2011

[Steve Schlumpf]

Another eventful year is winding down and the Holiday Season is rapidly approaching! While we all share the love of woodturning, it is understood that we are a diverse group and have many different ways of celebrating at this time of year. I am extremely thankful for many things but especially for my loving family and all my friends here on the Creek!

I have a tradition, over the last few years, of decorating my lathe. I figure if it brings one smile to someone’s face – it was worth the effort! :D:D:D

So, in keeping with the spirit of this newly arrived Holiday Season ……. from my shop to yours …..

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Have a wonderful - and safe - Holiday Season!

[Harry Robinette]

Steve
To you and your's Happy Holidays, Also a Safe New Year. And nice decorating job.

[David DeCristoforo]

Back atcha... The angel is a nice touch. And those colored lights make your carpet look faaabulous!

[Dan Forman]

Happy holidays to you and yours! With the black lathe, it looks a little different than previous years.

[John Keeton]

Steve, I will have to admit - the black background certainly adds an element of class to your display. Just think what a bit of holly and spruce would do to really put the finishing touches on it!!;)

Hope you have a great one!!

[Bill Bulloch]

Happy Holidays to you and all, And, turn safely those lights could get in the way.

[Ken Hill]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in advance (still cant believe its December!)

[Jack Mincey]

Happy Holidays to everyone. I agree with Bill and think that your lights might create a bit of excitement if you try and turn anything with them on the lathe.:D
Turn safe everyone,
Jack

[Roger Chandler]

The only thing missing is some turned Christmas ornaments............;)...........Happy holidays to all our friends here at the creek! I wonder if the vortex gets any bigger in 2012?

[David E Keller]

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Looks like you spent a few quid on this year's light holder...

[Pete Jordan]

Merry Christmas Big Fella!

take it easy on the fumes.

[Michelle Rich]

:eek::D;) Happy holidays to you & yours

[Rick Markham]

Happy Holidays to you and your family Steve! I see you have finally figured out a way to draw some attention away from the fruit stripe super swank shag. Yes you brought a smile to my face, so mission accomplished my friend!

[Brent English]

That's a hoot Steve. I printed this out and put it on the bulletin board for the guys in the shop. They loved it !

Merry Christmas to all you Creekers - Brent at Robust Tools

[Alan Trout]

Steve,

You did it again. Nothing like a 700lb. Christmas tree.

Alan

[Russell Eaton]

Merry Christmas to every body here as well. Nice decorations Steve.

[David Reed]

Nice touch as always Steve.
Wishing a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy year to come to all.

[Bill Bolen]

And a Merry Christmas back at you Steve, she really is an American beauty now! On a sadder note, I do hope that tired but well loved Jet gets a candy cane on the tailstock.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Merry Christmas Steve!

[Scott Hackler]

Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday wishes to Steve and everyone else here on the creek. I hope you are all surrounded by your loved ones and that you have an infinite amount of time and wood to turn!

[Dick Wilson]

A happy holidays to you and your family my friend

[Ed Morgano]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Hope it brings you and yours a happy and healthy year. Nice lights BTW.

[Jim Burr]

I going to do that to mine next weekend!! Merry Christmas to all and to a New Year that's a lot better than this one has been!

[Bruce Yasitis]

Cool. Merry Christmas and Happy Year!

I showed SWMBO the picture but she still insists we have a tree in the family room.

[John M. Smith]

Steve...does this mean you won't be turning anything until after Christmas ??The lights do look good. Kinda reminds me of a bar I was in way up north. LOL

[Mike Cruz]

And you probably turn in loose clothing, a glove, no face shield, with all sorts of distractions, too, don't you? Geesh...those wires are SO not safe, Steve. Unless they are grounded, of course, then it's okay...:D

Happy Holidays.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Thanks for all the seasons greetings!!!

John, in answer to your question about if the lights mean I am not turning until the holidays are over... this just came off the lathe today! :D

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This is the White Birch Trunk that I posted a couple of days ago. Measures 14.5" high x 11" diameter and was hollowed to 1.25" thickness. It is presently soaking in DNA and I hope to be able to finish turn it some time this coming spring!

[Tim Rinehart]

Well done Steve...as to be expected! Happiest of holidays to you and your family.
I also wish all of the Creekers and their friends/family a joyous holiday.
Cheers to all!

[Mike Cruz]

Looks like someone took a shotgun to that piece, Steve...

[Faust M. Ruggiero]

Steve,
You have a great Holiday spirit. Thanks for the smile.
faust

[Baxter Smith]

I have been looking forward to this one Steve, even though Christmas came early for some this year!;):) Happy Holidays to you and yours!

[Bernie Weishapl]

Happy Holidays Steve to you and yours. Happy Holidays to all of SMC. I just remembered and still can't believe I have been retired already two yrs. this month. Also hard to believe it is Christmas again as this year has flown by. Guess the old saying time flys when your having fun is true.

[Curt Fuller]

There's something a little more "Robust" than your previous Christmas array.

Merry Christmas Steve and to everyone else here at the Creek.

[Ted Calver]

Happy Holidays and a prosperous new year to all!!

[Kathy Marshall]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all you Creekers! Nice job decorating the "tree" Steve!

[Jim Underwood]

Once again you inspire me... I'm thinking white and red...

Merry Christmas Steve, and all the rest of you Creekers!

[Eugene Malone]

To all at SMC, May you never wish for anything you can Not afford
And may you be able to afford Anything you ever wish for.

Merry Christmas

Eugene

[Roland Martin]

A very Merry Christmas to you, Steve and all Creekers, and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year! That is quite a "robust" decorating job you've got there, certainly put a ssssmile on my face:)!