In Honor of Earth Day

[Malcolm Tibbetts]

"Rocky Road Ahead "

I thought this would be an appropriate posting for Earth Day.
Whether you believe that the earth’s warming is temporary or a real danger, it’s pretty hard to ignore the changes due to the “greenhouse effect” – “the rapid retreat of glaciers in Greenland, Alaska, the Himalayas, the Antarctic Peninsula, and on high tropical mountains; the thinning and disappearance of sea ice in the Arctic Ocean during summer; the melting of permafrost in Canada, Alaska, and Siberia; and the rise of sea level and an increase in extreme weather.” (Larry O'Hanlon for the Discovery Channel)

19.5” tall, curly maple and many others, finished with General Finishes Professional Satin

[Shane Whitlock]

Malcolm ... You are amazing, and so is your work ... Great job

[Steve Schlumpf]

Great imagination, beautiful execution and as always, inspiring. Thank you for posting!

[Don Fuss]

I've got to say that's probably one of the most amazing works I've ever seen - period. I've seen your other amazing pieces, but the imagination, thought, and execution of this one truly makes it a work of art.

[Al Killian]

Yummy, rockyroad icecream.:D Great job on that.

[Ken LaSota]

Malcolm oustanding, a lot of gluing and patience,great job.
Ken

[Bernie Weishapl]

Malcolm that is absolutely stunning. What a wonderful piece. That had to be lots of work. Beautiful.

Only one thing Malcolm don't let Andy Hoyt see it. It may get consumed.:eek::cool::rolleyes:

[Stephen Hibbs]

Malcom, that is just incredible. The imagination in the design is great, and the execution is incredible. You also make these pretty quickly considering how intricate and perfect they are.

[Stan Cook]

That is just too cool. WOW!

[Glenn Hodges]

Malcom I am forever impressed by your talent, and entertained by your creative expression with wood. I appreciate and look forward to your posts, thanks.

[Corey Hallagan]

That's pretty incredible, awesome work!

Corey

[Jonathon Spafford]

Pretty amazing piece! You did a great job creating that ... very imaginative!

[Ken Fitzgerald]

That is indeed an impressive piece Malcolm! Your talent of imagination and the turning expertise to produce what you have imagined amazes me!

And to think that Clint Eastwood ran for mayor because you couldn't eat something like that in public!:cool:

[Mark Pruitt]

Words fail me. Incredible.

[Mark Cothren]

Interesting piece, Malcolm. But if you guys want to stop global warming you need to read Sheryl Crow's solution. She has it all figured out...:rolleyes:

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,267783,00.html

[Malcolm Tibbetts]

Interesting piece, Malcolm. But if you guys want to stop global warming you need to read Sheryl Crow's solution. She has it all figured out...:rolleyes:

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,267783,00.html

Thanks everyone for the nice comments.

Mark, what's with the "you guys"? I think we're all in this thing together. :) I do have to say that I think I'll draw the line a little higher on the list of things we can do than Ms. Crow (although I do like her music).

[Dennis Peacock]

Well Malcolm....I can't add to what's already been said....but I will say - Awesome Piece bud....very creative. :D

[Mark Cothren]

Mark, what's with the "you guys"? I think we're all in this thing together. :)

Touche... we are definitely stewards (should be, anyway) of God's creation.

I try to help keep the temps down by running the A/C all thru the summer...;)

[Mark Pruitt]

Interesting piece, Malcolm. But if you guys want to stop global warming you need to read Sheryl Crow's solution. She has it all figured out...:rolleyes:

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,267783,00.html
I always thought SC was "full" of something and this is proof.:D

[Bruce Shiverdecker]

All I can say is:

BRAVO!

[Roger Fitzsimonds]

Malcolm,

That piece is totally awesome. You continue to inspire me.

Roger

[David Warkentin]

Isn't it about earth day again?

[Greg Just]

Beautiful piece!

[Baxter Smith]

Pretty amazing turning and imagination.

[charlie knighton]

very nice...

[Cody Colston]

That is indeed an unusual piece and extremely well done.

However, I object to your statement that "it is pretty hard to ignore the changes due to the greenhouse effect."

Not everyone, even (especially) in the scientific community agree that greenhouse gasses cause global warming. Using SMC and the turning forum as a platform to forward such a controversial and politically charged topic surely violates the TOS. I'm surprised the mods here haven't moved to the moderator's forum where it belongs.

[Roger Chandler]

Malcolm,

Your creativity and work defy words! Exquisite execution, and beautiful!

Global warming is mostly a natural phenomenon that has cyclical manifestation and I just wish the politicians did not find every excuse they can to tax, spend and take what we work so hard for.

The artic ice has rebounded nicely this year according to reports I've heard.

[Steve Schlumpf]

Gentlemen - please note that this thread is over 3 years old!

Also, when this post was started - the Global Warming issue existed but had yet to become a hot-button topic on SMC. Since then - any threads on the subject have been removed in order to prevent additional global warming.

Please - NO MORE global warming or political comments - or this thread will be locked.

[Ted Evans]

I hate people with your kind of talent Malcolm. Creativeness and craftsmanship are stunning, thanks for sharing.

[Mike Minto]

Malcolm, another wonderful, awe inspiring turning (don't know how you think of it / do it :o). That said, not a big fan or believer in 'global warming'...I think we're just going through a(nother) natural cycle the earth is constantly going through. We haven't been here long enough to make grand pronouncements, IMO.

[John Keeton]

Threads, and pieces like this, make me want to go back through the Turners forum again. I have looked at hundreds of threads, but missed this one! Great piece! Amazing optical illusions.

[Mike Minto]

think i'll go empty a can of flourocarbon containing spray-paint.