What a weekend!!!!!!!!!

[Travis Stinson]

Right now I'm stoking myself with coffee to prepare for 1 more day of turning fun with a wonderful bunch of guys. Since Friday afternoon, we've been in the shop until well into the night. I'm having a blast with these guys :D ..........
Keith Burns, Jim Ketron, Mark Cothren, Dick Parr, Dennis Peacock, Rob Bourgeois and Bob Dunn. Tons of pictures and a full report to follow (none now, my camera is still in the shop ;) ). We've even got Keith turning his 1st green bowl, a sweet natural edge Cherry at that! :eek: :D

[Jim Dunn]

How did you get such group of turners together all at the same time and in the same place?? Offer free white or mustard lathes to the first to show up?

[Chris Barton]

Considering the list of names I thought they might be at some "work-release center" that just happens to have a lathe...:D

[Tyler Howell]

Considering the list of names I thought they might be at some "work-release center" that just happens to have a lathe...:D
ROTFLOL:cool:
Cool Now that is a TAT

[Jim Dunn]

Good one Chris. The thought had crossed my mind, but missed it.

[Bob Noles]

Y'all are having way toooooo much fun from the sounds of it. What an event that must be. Can't wait for the pictures :cool:

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Considering the list of names I thought they might be at some "work-release center" that just happens to have a lathe...:D

I'm telling you.......between the turner's forum, Tyler and my wife ............I'll never have a stiff neck.........

This is Ken sitting in Idaho just looking at the floor and shaking his head!:D

Oh and Travis..............I'm truly jealous......truly truly jealous......but according to our own Photo Cop who admits to be rolling on the floor.....No Photos.....Didn't Happen...........

[Jim Dunn]

Yeah Travis you better get your camera under control. May loose it in the pile of "bull" chips.:)

[Ernie Nyvall]

Sounds like a great time Travis.

You must have a real fancy camera so that you can get it out of the shop and take pictures of yesterday.:D

Ernie

[Bernie Weishapl]

Sounds like a great time had by all. Burns turning a green bowl.:eek: :eek: Have fun and enjoy.

[Raymond Overman]

Man, If I had known, I would have talked to my parole officer about making a trip.

Sounds like a lot of fun. I'm ready to get some time turning with some friends.

[Jim Becker]

The world will never be the same if they all start turning like Travis...total turning overload!! (Sounds like a fun time!)

[Travis Stinson]

Here's a few from this weekend, I'm sure there'll be lots more once everyone makes it back home :cool: . I had a blast guys! :cool: :D
The gang.
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Keith demoing open segmented turning.
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With proper safety attire to boot!;)
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[Travis Stinson]

Guess who?:D
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Jim working a Maple bowl.
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We finally get Mark's hands out of his pockets.:p
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Dennis on the hollowing rig.
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[Ken Fitzgerald]

I am GREEN with envy! Just TOTALLY GREEN!

[Travis Stinson]

Dick having a go at it.
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c213/tstin27/1234/DSC02124Small.jpg
Rob gets in on the fun!:D
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c213/tstin27/1234/DSC02125Small.jpg
Keith turning...............GREEN WOOD!!!!:eek: :D
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[Travis Stinson]

A few rough outs............
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And a few finished ;)
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Until next time Keith!:D
What other way to spend a wonderful weekend than with a wonderful bunch of guys!:cool:
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[Cecil Arnold]

What Ken said!!!

[Rob Bourgeois]

Looks like we had fun....and ate well.

Oh yeah...I filled up my truck with more wood knocked down by the storms once I got back home...I need to get busy roughing.

Thanks again Travis and thanks again Jim for the refresher in roughing out.

[Michael Stafford]

Travis, I know you guys had the time of your life. So sorry I could not make it, maybe another time.

Travis, you said your camera was in the shop. I now know what shop it was in. You had to pawn it to pay for the groceries for those guys.:p :D

Hope everyone gets home safely.

[Joe Tonich]

Cool! :D

Man, seems like a WHOLE LOT of turning was done by everyone. :D

Looks like a great time was had by all. :cool: :D

I'm envious.......;)

[Keith Burns]

What a weekend doe's not begin to describe it:) :) :) :) . I can't remember the last time I had so much fun. Thank you Travis for opening your shop and thank you Susan for opening your home. Your hospitaliy and generosity was beyound belief.

I used to think I could turn a little but after spending spending time with these "professionals" you soon realize how much you don't know. Thank you all for your instructions and sharing your knowledge. It is invalueable.

Travis, same time next year??:D

Joe, "It's all your fault":eek:

Thanks to all !! It couldn't have been any better:)

[Chris Barton]

I spotted at lease 7 parole violations! The biggest being that I wasn't there to provide hands on supervision. Looks like you guys had a blast!:)

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

Great stuff guys. I would have thought I would have seen MORE face Shield use, especially with the bigger chunks of wood spinnin'.

Not trying to be picky, as most of the names there have a heck of a lot MORE experience than me. Just interested in your safety.

Bruce

[Don Baer]

Yous guys musta had a great time. Wish I cudda ben a fly on the wall..

[Rob Bourgeois]

Oh yeah I forgot..

Travis.. You know how I was your good luck charm this weekend. I am gald to help out next time you have a really difficult( or expensive) bowl or hollow form just give me a call. I witnessed 3 "things" this weekend that has never happened to Travis in such a short period of time....:eek: :p

[Mark Cothren]

Yes, what a great weekend!!!! A great time, for sure.... more about that later, after I'm rested up.

But for now.... guess who? :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v684/markfromark/Jim_Head.jpg

[Mark Cothren]

And guess who (from MS, that hosted this gathering) had a little boo boo that had to get kissed by mommy...?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v684/markfromark/Travis_BooBoo.jpg

[Joe Tonich]

Oh yeah I forgot..

I witnessed 3 "things" this weekend that has never happened to Travis in such a short period of time....:eek: :p

C'mon Rob...........ya can't leave THAT hangin.......;) :p

Need pic's. :D :D

[Mark Cothren]

Did somebody mention hands in pockets??????

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v684/markfromark/Travis_PocketHands.jpg

[Jim Dunn]

Looks like the support staff for highway workers:eek: 5 looking 1 working:D:D

[Steve Ash]

All I can say Is WOW and I wish I could make that a big WOW....looks like a lot of learning was ahappenin there. I am very envious, looks like you all had a great time!

[Joe Tonich]

Looks like the support staff for highway workers:eek: 5 looking 1 working:D:D

HEY!!!!!!! Quit pickin on us poor highway workers.........;) :p

(I think they're CITY workers.......:p )

[Dennis Peacock]

Made it back safe and sound. Got Mark home and unloaded the care of his stuff and I made it home and got myself unloaded and spent some time with the family.

Hey......Keith Burns finally learned where to properly store all his wet lathe curlies..!!!!!!:p :D See Pic....

Many THANKS to Travis and Susan for allowing us to come down and wreck the shop and home. Mightly fine home, family, shop, and food. Thank You!!!!:D

[Dennis Peacock]

Not to mention....this WONDERFUL piece that was getting turned by Travis while at the BBQ. Very nice Travis.:D

[Rob Bourgeois]

C'mon Rob...........ya can't leave THAT hangin.......;) :p

Need pic's. :D :D

Someone has those..You will see them.

/running and ducking...with my hands in my pockets.

[Jim Ketron]

Thanks Susan and Travis for the great hospitality! Krista and I had a wonderful time!! The turning was great fun, but the camaraderie was the best. What a great group of guys!! Can't wait to get together again some day.
The ten hour trip has taken a toll on me, and I will post some pics in the morning.

[John Hart]

The Pics are GREAT!!!!! Sounds like a wonderful time. I'm envious with everyone else. You sound like a good host Travis. Maybe the party will be bigger next time???:D

[Jim Dunn]

HEY!!!!!!! Quit pickin on us poor highway workers.........;) :p

(I think they're CITY workers.......:p )

Sorry Joe, but I'm talking about Missouri workers:p:(

[Travis Stinson]

John, I'm already looking forward to and planning next year!:D
Here's just a FEW of the turnings we exchanged.

[tod evans]

looks like ya`ll had a great time! congratulations!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

I'm telling you......I'd be your tool caddy!............furnish my own transportation, food, etc!............in the meantime.....still green!:D

A whole lot of talent under one roof! A beginner like myself could learn a lot just watching! Congrats guys! I'm happy for you!

[Dennis Peacock]

Some more pics of the bbq.......Still can't get over how wonderul if was.

[John Miliunas]

You know, all that fun being had down there looks to border on the lines of illegal!!! :eek: Sheeesh...No wonder turners get the reputations they do! :D Only thing you guys was missin' was ME, but then, it probably woulda' been illegal! :D Obviously, a great time had by all. Thanks for sharing with the rest of us "wannabe's"! :) :cool:

[Rob Bourgeois]

Hey Dennis.I wonderr if we have an after of the lathe with the shavings.

/I should be beat with a wood noodle..I forgot my camera at home.:(

[Dennis Peacock]

OK....time to post a pic of Jim Ketron turning a bowl and making some BIG lathe curls fly. :eek: :D

[Ed Scolforo]

Ok, I'm jealous too! Looks like a great time!

[Jim Ketron]

Here is a few Pics of many that I took!:o
The Host Travis Stinson
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b201/Jim_k/Jim%20K%20Turnings/Trav.jpg
Left to Right
Rob B, Mark C, Dennis P

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The Old Guys
Keith B, Dick P
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Travis Stinson turning a piece of the Katrina Bradford Pear.
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Mark working on a HF
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[Jim Ketron]

Here is a few more!:D

Rob with his Hard Maple bowl rough out
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b201/Jim_k/Jim%20K%20Turnings/RobHardMaplebowl.jpg

Hows this for safety Bruce
Guys I got to tell ya Keith is a Nut!
we all got a kick out of this one!:D :D :D

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Travis working on a HF
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Keith doing his Demo on Seg work
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[William Bachtel]

Glad it was so much fun. I like the face shield on the guy with the blue shirt, I think Jim is his name. I would like to get one. Can you tell me where. Thanks

[Dennis Peacock]

Glad it was so much fun. I like the face shield on the guy with the blue shirt, I think Jim is his name. I would like to get one. Can you tell me where. Thanks

William,

That's faceshield is a Trend Airshield. I got mine directly from Trend. They have a site on the web that you can order from.

[Dick Parr]

That was one fun weekend Travis, Thanks to you and Susan for having us in your home.:D I can't wait until the next one.;) That is one crazy bunch of great guys and gals.

[Bob Noles]

All that fun and BBQ too? :cool: Man-O-Man, it would have been worth the trip any day!

Looks like that was the mother of all parties for turner's.

[Andy Hoyt]

I've been waiting since Sunday morning for one of you guys to post a photo with me in it. Dang, looks like I've been dreaming again.:o

Glad to see that ya'll got some serious turning time in and equally happy to see that mayo outnumbered mustard two to one.:D

[Mark Cothren]

Yeah, well, I didn't see any mayo spinnin' like this....:)

(Pay no attention to the pink glove Travis is wearing)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v684/markfromark/KatrinaPear2b.jpg

[Mark Cothren]

Another shot of Keith makin' curls...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v684/markfromark/KeithFlyingCurls.jpg

[Rob Bourgeois]

mustard outclassed mayo...in fact bowls had to be moved from the mayo to be turned on the mustard monster.

[Travis Stinson]

Andy, the mayo was evil! So much so, that one of em has been set out at the curb.:p
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[Rob Bourgeois]

Wheres the other 2 pictures of that mayo lathe hurting a bowl. It wasnt my fault even though I watched all three...:o

I did get asked to leave when Travis parted off the buckeye hollow form.

[Ernie Nyvall]

Did Travis not get enough sleep or is he demonstrating how to turn without a face shield?:D

Ernie

[Barry Stratton]

That looks like a blast! What an incredible amount of turning talent... and were those camera's in the background??? HBO??? Discovery Channel????

[Dennis Peacock]

Here's a couple more pics.

1. Keith Burns building the Open Segmented Form.

2. Keith Burns turning the inside of the Open Segmented Form.

[Brad Schmid]

Wow guys, that looks like alot of fun, sounds like you had a great time! The pics are great, and nice turnings too.
cheers