First Post, New Creeker

[Dale Belter]

Hello: I've been poking around the forums for a few weeks and find the threads very informative. Ran across Frank Pellows thread on his workshop project and had him send me the CD. After 2 attempts (the USPS cracked the 1st one), I have received the CD and am amazed at the quantity and quality of information. I have just moved into a new home on 3.7 acres in Covington, WA (near Seattle) and future plans call for a 30x40 shop/garage, so I'm sure I'll put Frank's CD to good use. For now I am working out of my garage, just put together a new Bosch 4000 contractor saw w/ gravity lift :D (great for storing in the garage). Some projects I currently have on my plate are: a cherry/slate fireplace surround and cabinets, a window seat for my daughter, landscape lighting, sprinkler system, finish hooking up alarm/home automation system (ELK M1G).
In my previous house I built maple kitchen cabinets for a remodel, a large fireplace surround w/ cabinets, and an entertainment center. I'll try to dig up some old photo's and post.
Hope I can contribute a fraction of what I soak up on this great site.
Let the dust fly.

Dale

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Dale.....Welcome to the Creek! From beginners to pros they are all here willing to exchange information and lend an opinion. Jump right in the water's fine. We like photos!

[tod evans]

welcome dale!

[Frank Pellow]

OK, now that you have posted, I can "officially" welcome you Dale.

Good to hear that the second CD made it and even better to hear that you found the contents to be of use.

[Ken Alcott]

Welcome Dale.

[William Lewis]

Wade on in the waters fine.

William Lewis

[Tom Pritchard]

Welcome Dale! Sounds like you've been a busy guy! Glad to have you aboard. This is a great forum, much knowledge and great support!

Just curious, what kind of sprinkler system are you installing? Are you doing it yourself or hiring it? Looking forward to seeing you around the Creek!

[Jim O'Dell]

Welcome, Dale. Don't let the cool/cold winter weather bother you, the waters always comfortable here at the Creek. Jim

[Roger Bailey]

Welcome Dale! Glad To have you on board.

[Dale Belter]

Tom:

Installing sprinkler myself. currently have 5 zones in, using a Hunter ProC controller and Toro pop-ups. The wife has plans for 8 hanging baskets around our covered porch, so I will be installing a drip/micro spray zone for them.

[Tom Drake]

Welcome to the group Dale. Enjoy your time here. Everyone is friendly and ready to share what they know.

[Dick Parr]

Welcome to the Creek Dale. There are lots and lots of great people here, glad you came to join use.:D

[Scott Donley]

Welcome Dale, nice to have another member in Washington, there's not a lot of us :)

[Mark Rios]

Hey Dale, Welcome.

[Bob Noles]

Welcome to the creek Dale. Grab your oars and jump in.

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Welcome to the CREEK, Dale.

All I can say is DITTO to the above.

Have FUN!

Bruce

[Lou Morrissette]

Dale,

Welcome to the Creek. Some real nice folks here and lots to learn.

Lou

[Steve Clardy]

Welcome Dale!!

[Tyler Howell]

All I can say is Pictures, We Like Pictures.
Welcome:D

[Fred Voorhees]

Your going to fit in just fine here. Welcome.

[Bernie Weishapl]

Welcome Dale. Lots of good folks and lots of knowledge here.

[lou sansone]

welcome to the creek and best wishes in you new place. it should be fun watching the shop go up.. have you settled on the type of construction ?

may I suggest post and beam ? it is like a great big piece of furniture that you get to build.

lou