Very cool Creeker suprise visit tonite.....Mr. Becker was in the house....

[Terry Hatfield]

...and shop too!!

I got an email from Jim Becker saying that he was near by on a business trip. We managed to get together tonite for a nice meal at my favorite little Italian joint and a great evening of conversation. Jim, It was great to finally meet you in person and you are more than welcome here any time!!!

Always great to meet a fellow Creeker in person, especially one such as Jim that I have "cyber" known for such a long time!!!

Terry

Just for the pic police....

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[John Miliunas]

Hey Terry, that would be "Kewel"!:D You're absolutely right about having the chance to meet another Creeker eyeball to eyeball! I've always found it to be a pleasant experience! Glad you guys had a nice time!:) :cool:

[Mark Singer]

Jim,

Is a wonderful guest! A gentleman and very knowlegeable....you already knew that....Terry I never met you ...I have a feeling you are great too...drive out here and lets get together...bring some old Stanleys....I'll find some wood...I'm waitin':confused:

[Martin Shupe]

I have met with Jim on at least 3 occasions. He is always pleasant, knowledgeable, and very interesting to talk to. I always go away thinking, "what a neat guy", and I always learn something as well.

To all the Creekers who have not met Jim, if he calls you up for a visit, don't pass up the opportunity. You will have a very enjoyable time.

[Terry Hatfield]

Jim,

Is a wonderful guest! A gentleman and very knowlegeable....you already knew that....Terry I never met you ...I have a feeling you are great too...drive out here and lets get together...bring some old Stanleys....I'll find some wood...I'm waitin':confused:

Do they let rednecks into CA Mark????

t

[Roy Wall]

Send him on up to KC for some ribs!!!!

Glad you guys had a good time!

[Corey Hallagan]

Ohhh Roy,..... nothing better than a visit to KC Masterpiece Resturant for Ribs!!

Corey

[Roy Wall]

Ohhh Roy,..... nothing better than a visit to KC Masterpiece Resturant for Ribs!!

Corey

Ditto on that Corey.......:cool: Don't forget Jack Stack, Ed Fiorella's Freight House....:rolleyes:

I can smoke some pretty good pork tenderloins & chicken too!!

[Jim Becker]

Ok...folks, feed me if you must! No problem. Although the steak I had at Doe's Eat Place last night was enough for a family of four...and I ordered the "small" one. Sheesh! I almost didn't have room for dinner tonight after that one...

Seriously, it was really great to visit Terry and his lovely ladies tonight. And the shop...is twenty times better than the pictures! I suspect I'll be back again to "entertain" a certain large retailer that makes these parts home and Terry's place will be on my list for a revisit. And yes, Arkie-land is a nice area, too...my virgin visit has been pleasant.

[Lars Thomas]

Oh wow, I love Doe's! That's one of my favorite resturants in the whole world.

[Tyler Howell]

Now there is a couple of serious wood chippers. Did anyone warn the DNR they would be in one spot.??

[Kelly C. Hanna]

Glad you guys got to meet finally. I have to say Terry has the coolest shop I have ever seen in person. He's darn good with a smoker, too!

I had a great time visiting with Jim when he came to Dallas. Wish I could have gone out to eat with he and Steve that night. Next time you know you're coming this way Jim, let me know and I'll schedule a mini BBQ here at the house!

[Jeff Sudmeier]

Congrats on the visit! I am sure that it was a great time!

[Mike Mastin]

Do they let rednecks into CA Mark????t

Terry,

I have meet many red-necks (have far more than I care to admit in my own family :eek: ) and you are not a red-neck sir :)

[Mike Stanton]

:D Nice to meet another woodworker. What is your idea of a redneck? Mike

[Steve Clardy]

Way cool Terry. Maybe Mr. Becker could show up at the 2005 CSBC also.
Steve

[John Hemenway]

Hey Terry, we're all rednecks out here. We even have a redneck governator! :)

[Terry Hatfield]

It was a great visit. Anyone who's any where close is always invited to stop by...especially if you buy supper. :D

BTW...I still consider myself a redneck. Mike just hasn't known me long enough to appreciate my redneckness yet. :D :D

t

[Mike Cutler]

I think Mike got it right Terry. You and Dennis been trying to pull that redneck stuff on us since BP days. As the saying goes "That dawg, don't hunt"
Nice to see you and Jim had a nice visit.

[Terry Hatfield]

I think Mike got it right Terry. You and Dennis been trying to pull that redneck stuff on us since BP days. As the saying goes "That dawg, don't hunt"
Nice to see you and Jim had a nice visit.

HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Folks from CT don't know nothin' from no rednecks anyhow. :D

So are we more like good 'ole boys instead???? :confused: :D

t

[Kelly C. Hanna]

Mike, Terry and I all have red hair on our necks...we are the only true rednecks...:D:D:D

[John Miliunas]

Jim, I'm kind of disappointed in you! Hrrrmph....Per existing SMC "tradition", visitation avatars are in order!:D Here 'ya go, guys::) :cool:

[Jim Becker]

Well, John...I think I'm stickin' with the one(s) I have...Terry, of course, is welcome to take his pick! (But I like how you think!) BTW, another Creeker said "nice things" about you today at the Ft Washington show. :)

[Jerry Olexa]

A lot of WW knowledge and experience in those 2 men! Great you could get together particularly on such a BIG day for Jim!Sounds fun!

[Dennis Peacock]

Congrats buddy. Some people have all the luck. :rolleyes: :D

[Jim Becker]

Congrats buddy. Some people have all the luck.

Well, I would have visited you, too, Dennis...but it was a "bit of a haul" for a quick evening jaunt! The good news (well, I guess it's good news...) is that I'll likely be back to NW Arkie-Land as my glowing smile must have been palatable to the people who buy the likes of what I sell... ;)

The trip home was rough, however, as I couldn't get an earlier flight and had a lot on my mind due to a certain text message I got in the middle of the morning meeting with my customer. (Info on our BLOG (http://a-j-adopt.blogspot.com)) I managed to stumble into my bed at 2am ET last night after my two flights to get from "there" to "here". I'm crashing early tonight...

[Larry Browning]

Hey Jim,
You gotta come see me too! I live between Fayetteville and Fort Smith. but give me a little warning so I can clean up the shop. Terry sets a pretty high standard for clean shops.

Larry

[Jim Becker]

You gotta come see me too! I live between Fayetteville and Fort Smith. but give me a little warning so I can clean up the shop. Terry sets a pretty high standard for clean shops.

'Don't care about how clean it is...(safety issues, notwithstanding)...and don't fool yourself. Terry uses his shop, but is anal like me...and weilds the broom when necessary.

[Larry Browning]

Jim,
It would be GREAT if you would come and visit my shop! Terry is the only other creeker who has come to visit. In fact he helped me setup my new toys from Grizzly. (Thanks a million, Terry!) Since then, I have been so busy at work (10-12 hour days and more) I have had very little shop time. But a slowdown is in sight (maybe by the end of the summer). Anyway, please stop by the next time you are in the area.

Larry

[Terry Hatfield]

'Don't care about how clean it is...(safety issues, notwithstanding)...and don't fool yourself. Terry uses his shop, but is anal like me...and weilds the broom when necessary.

hehehe...more like weilds the blower nozzle and the air hose. That broom deal is pretty foreign to me. :D

t

[Terry Hatfield]

The trip home was rough, however, as I couldn't get an earlier flight and had a lot on my mind due to a certain text message I got in the middle of the morning meeting with my customer. (Info on our BLOG (http://a-j-adopt.blogspot.com)) I managed to stumble into my bed at 2am ET last night after my two flights to get from "there" to "here". I'm crashing early tonight...

Congrats Jim. We wish your expanding family all the best.

Terry & Cheryl