David DeCristoforo
12-11-2011, 10:22 PM
To date, I have been the beneficiary of the kindness of no fewer than five individuals who out of nothing more than sheer generosity, have sent me beautiful pieces of turning stock. And it would seem that there are several others who will shortly be added to this list.
Now I sure don't want to sound like I'm "singing poor mouth" here because I am not. But the reality is that my family has, for the last several years, been working to "grow" a business that has been almost totally financed with our own money. Right now, this business is at "critical mass" which means that it is on the verge of going "viral" which will be a good thing. But at the same time, it also means that it will need even more money, work and dedication to push it that last little bit up the hill and over the crest. As the guy said in the movie, "Failure is not an option, People!"
This leaves me with extremely limited resources for things like buying wood and extremely limited time for turning and enjoying the company of fellow turners on the internet. So I treasure the time I do get and I value every piece of material I get my hands on.
I just want to say that I am amazed, once again, by the willingness of the people on this forum to share not only their time and expertise but their wood as well. I believe I have thanked everyone who has sent me wood but it always seems to be too little. There is no way for me to express the gratitude I feel. I only hope that I will be able to reciprocate soon. Maybe I'll just have to start sending out turnings!
Now I sure don't want to sound like I'm "singing poor mouth" here because I am not. But the reality is that my family has, for the last several years, been working to "grow" a business that has been almost totally financed with our own money. Right now, this business is at "critical mass" which means that it is on the verge of going "viral" which will be a good thing. But at the same time, it also means that it will need even more money, work and dedication to push it that last little bit up the hill and over the crest. As the guy said in the movie, "Failure is not an option, People!"
This leaves me with extremely limited resources for things like buying wood and extremely limited time for turning and enjoying the company of fellow turners on the internet. So I treasure the time I do get and I value every piece of material I get my hands on.
I just want to say that I am amazed, once again, by the willingness of the people on this forum to share not only their time and expertise but their wood as well. I believe I have thanked everyone who has sent me wood but it always seems to be too little. There is no way for me to express the gratitude I feel. I only hope that I will be able to reciprocate soon. Maybe I'll just have to start sending out turnings!