My sweetie was admitted to the hospital and I thought she needed flowers.....

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Folks.....the LOML had surgery.....we thought she'd be coming home this evening. Shortly after noon being the kind of person she is....she said "Go home....take the cordless phone. It works in the shop.....if I get released I'll call you. There's no sense both of us napping here." I took vacation this week so I could look after her following surgery. Being the kind of person she is....I'll probably have to sit on her after she does get home. Imagine our shock when she found out she'd been admitted for an overnight stay. So I took the cordless phone and went to the shop. I thought she ought to have some flowers.....of course flowers need a vase (vahse if you're from Andy's neck of the woods).......so here it is.....I'm headed to the hospital with it! Vase #2 for me...........Glued up poplar, friction polish and Beal buffing system. Critiques and comments welcome! I can't learn if you don't tell me about it!

[Martin Shupe]

Very nice, Ken, and I'm glad to hear you wife is on the mend.

[John Timberlake]

Excellent job on the "vahse" and the flowers. Nice form, execution and finish. Hope the wife gets better soon.

[Richard Jones]

Nice looking vaaaaaaaaaaaaaase.

Hope your wife is feeling better.

Rich in VA

[Jerry Clark]

Great vase Ken, I am sure she will like it and it may make her feel better. Hope she has a fast recovery.:D

[Mark Cothren]

Great work, Ken! Hope and pray your wife's recovery continues without a hitch!

Thanks for the picture!

[Tyler Howell]

Well done ken:cool:

[Travis Stinson]

That's a beauty Ken. You did a great job on the form, finish, everything!:cool:
Give your wife our best.

[Bill Grumbine]

Very impressive Ken, and I hope she heals up quickly. Not only is this a good turning, I think it is a very thoughtful gift.

Bill

[Paul Douglass]

Your sweetie is getting a nice vase from a very thoughtful guy. She will enjoy the vase. Wishing her a speed recovery..

[Raymond Overman]

It sure didn't take you long to figure that lathe out. Great looking vase. I'm sure it will put a smile on your wife's face and help speed her recovery. I hope she's well soon.

[Andy Hoyt]

That is indeed a fine looking vaze err phazzhe err vzhassee err Flower Holder Thingie!

Git yer butt back over to the hostible, boy!

[David Fried]

Glad all went well and you're there to take care of her.

I'm sure she'll love the vase. I think I like this one better than the first one!

Next time you slink off to Woodcraft she can use it as a bonker!!


Dvae Fried

[Jim Becker]

Looks PERFECT for the job!! She'll be feeling better in a few days, although the internal healing takes a bit longer. And I'm sure you'll be waiting on her hand and foot... :D

[Curt Fuller]

Beautiful vase Ken, and the flowers are purdy too. Now get her home so she can try out that new mattress.

[doug webb]

That should help in her recovery. Great vase. MY wife says you must have cheated and had done some turning prior to getting your lathe.

[Corey Hallagan]

Very nice Ken, that is exactly the shape I have drawn out ready to go! Nice job and sorry to hear the wife isn't feeling so well. Hope everything goes well!

Corey

[Frank Chaffee]

Ken,
That is a very lovely and graceful vase, but what is most touching is that you created it and that it will mean so much to your wife Sharon.
My best to the two of you,
Frank

[John Miliunas]

Now that's just totally awesome, my friend!!! :) I simply can't imagine any other gift, which would be more meaningful to your bride at this time! Beautifully done, Ken and that goes for both, the workmanship and the wonderful thoughts behind it! Please, give our best to the LOYL for a quick and thorough recovery! :) :cool:

[Jim Ketron]

Hope she gets well soon!
Ken, You have done a great job on that vase!
Beautiful form and finish!
Awesome Job Bud!

[Jim Dunn]

She's one lucky woman Ken. I can see a steady rest and a whole bunch of new tools in your future:)

[Joe Mioux]

Ken, Hope Mrs. Ken is on the mend..

Nice vase, but ditch the silk flowers and get some real ones;) .

Joe

[Don Baer]

Ya done good Ken

[Dennis Peacock]

Very nice vase there Ken!!!! Tell the LOYL that we're all pulling and praying for her speedy recovery.

[Vaughn McMillan]

One look at the vaaahse, and I could tell it was made with much more than your hands. Your heart was doing most of the work, and it shows. It's perfect. All the best to the little missus, and here's to a speedy recovery.

- Vaughn

[Michael Stafford]

A beautiful vase and a wonderful sentiment. I am sure you paid for all your tool purchases with that nice gift. As long as she gets first pick from all your turnings she will allow long walks through the woodturning section at Woodcraft and other stores. So glad she is feeling better.

[Glenn Clabo]

Just cool...

[Stu Ablett in Tokyo Japan]

Yep, that is a keeper!

Hope your wife is back home and healing fast!

Cheers!

[Ed Scolforo]

Ken, I hope she recovers quickly. The vaase is well done, good form and finish.

[John Hart]

Nicely done Ken...I'm sure Sharon will love it. I hope for her speedy recovery. Your vahhhhse is certain to help.

Critiques? Sure. It's very nice and the overall shape and proportions are very pleasing. You have a flat spot toward the middle that is a hard thing mentally to correct. (I know I had trouble disciplining myself to stop doing that) What helped me, was to put a pencil mark on one spot where I wanted the widest point, then stairstepped away from that mark to both sides of it...then smooth the stairsteps with a skew.

That's my way...I bet there's a dozen other techniques out there.

[Keith Burns]

Ken, you nailed the form on this one:) :) Great finish as well. I know your wife will be pleased with it. Hope she gets better soon.

[Glenn Hodges]

Best wishes for your wife. Good form and finish on the vase.

[Mike Ramsey]

Nice job Ken! I know your wife will get better as soon as she sees it!!
Ken, asking for critiques in the same sentence that you tell us about
you lovely wife being in the hospital......ain't happening.....;) .

[Bernie Weishapl]

Ken tell that sweetie of yours gets to feeling better. Your flower vashe is stunning Ken. You did a excellent job on that piece. Great work.

[John Shuk]

Very nice Ken. I like the form and It is a nice gift. I hope all is well.

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Okay folks.........Momma's home .....Now if I can just get her to take it easy! We've been down this road before with her!

John ....thanks for the critique and the suggestion! I'll give it a try on the next one.

[Dave Fifield]

Glad to hear she's home Ken. Don't let her over do it. I like the vase - nice simple form, clean lines, great finish on it too.

All the best,
Dave F.

[Andy Hoyt]

Ken - Run out to the shop and turn a small bell and set it next to Sharon. She can use it to ring you when she needs some help. You know, stuff like:

Turn off the lights
Turn down the comforter
Turn up the radio
Turn over
Turn the channel on the tv
Turn a new leaf

Yup, you'll be turning all during her convalesence.

Welcome Home, Mama Fitz!

[Corey Hallagan]

Ken, glad the wife is feeling better!

Corey

[Ernie Nyvall]

Wishing her a speedy recovery Ken. The vase and the thought that went in to making it should certainly help in that. Nice work.

Ernie