Creeker Visit

[Dave Richards]

Last night I had a nice visit from our very own Tyler. He's a great guy and I sure enjoyed myself. I'm a little embarrassed that my shop was such a mess when he got here.
http://www.woodshopphotos.com/albums/dave/tyler.sized.jpg
He even consented to having his picture taken with the cradle.

[John Miliunas]

Looks like he's getting ready to set sail! :D :D :D Fun guy, ain't he?! :D Oh, and I wouldn't worry 'bout the shape of your shop, either. Mine was (still is) a mess when he came and it didn't seem to phase him! ;) Hmmmm...Wonder if it's because HIS shop is in the SAME condition?!:eek: :cool:

[Jim Becker]

The plot thickens as more and more of our beloved Tyler is revealed! I can't wait until he visits here! 'Looks like it was a fun time at Dave's place.

And Dave...it's a shop. Even very anal folks like me can't keep it pristine. Oh, Ok, Terry can...:D

[John Miliunas]

And Dave...it's a shop. Even very anal folks like me can't keep it pristine. Oh, Ok, Terry can...:D
Ahhhhh....So, what exactly are you implying 'bout our man Terry H.???:confused: :eek: :D :cool:

[Jim Becker]

Ahhhhh....So, what exactly are you implying 'bout our man Terry H.???
Merely that he's extraordinary as compared to the rest of us! :o

[Dave Richards]

Well, I for one feel better about my shop. I do realize I have absolutely no chance to get close to being called a Terry wannabe. :p

[Kelly C. Hanna]

I'm not sure anyone has really seen any dust in Terry's shop yet....:D :D :D

[Dave Richards]

I think dust is afraid of Terry. :D

[Mark Singer]

Tyler,
I need a bit of notice ....I need to clean up the shop...make the bed (in the shop)...take a shower...get some snacks, beer,etc. " Honey Tyler"s coming." Make a nice dinner...put on some woodworking videos... :D

[Dave Richards]

Mark, I discovered Tyler's not a picky eater. He ate a pizza I baked and he even ate more than one piece so I know he wasn't just be a good guest. (He was a good guest, too.) ;)

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Jeez...........the way you guys pick on Tyler......I'm surpised he can smile......and poor Bobby...............say Bobby.......it appears that VooDoo does work doesn't it!
:p

Ken

[Dave Richards]

I'm not picking on Tyler. He's a great guy and I really had fun last night.

[Chris Padilla]

Yep, still has that one-of-a-kind ear-to-ear smile! Dave, you didn't let him, uh, swing in the boat didya??? ;)

[Ken Fitzgerald]

Dave, it wasn't your comments I was referring to ........and the comments I made were meant to be "tongue in cheek". I am a probably too serious type of guy and I really sit here and ROTFLMAO at a lot of the comments made by Tyler....John M and Mark Singer and others. I truly enjoy the quick wit and light-hearted humor displayed here among the members!

Ken

[Dave Richards]

Chris, it looked like he wanted to but he didn't even begin to climb in. :D

He did give me a couple of monkey's fists to hang on the cradle. Like this:
http://www.angelfire.com/pa4/t173/monkeyfistkeychain.jpg

[Tyler Howell]

I can see if I don’t stay on line you folks get into trouble.

It started with my appointed rounds through the heartland of America giving the latest 411 to my troops at the WI and MN sites on the company reorganization. No pink slips but there was a little "coaching".

Great day for a drive. Dodged a few grass fires along the Mississippi River valley, then headed up to the home of the world famous Mayo Clinic. Rochester Minnesota is also home to "The Richards Boat Works". Many miles from open water…. They laughed at Noah too. ;)
Creeker Dave Richards has a very nice home in a new development with a great view from the LR Window. I was amazed at the long history of WW in his family from Grandfather to Dave and his brother. Tools and talent have been passed down to my new friend. Like all of us, there is never enough shop space. His beautiful bride Kari (SP) is working on that right now shopping for a new home.


Dave has a great setup with the two-car garage make-over. Heated and ready for action, he has some really nice toyls. Jet is a dominant theme here, with a great use of recycled cabinets and carts. I got a presentation on the Legacy, and Wood Rat router machines which could be very bad for my Visa Card.

Dave works in a field (Bio Medical Electronics) that I trained for years ago with my classmates Tommy Edison and Ben Franklin. Orville and Wilbur Wright made me an offer I couldn’t refuse, but we agree on one important thing and that is shop safety. Lots of talk about power, grounding, bonding, electrical polarity, and GFICs. Part of the trade is to test these features and results can be very scary. More to follow.

The pix in these pages pale in comparison to the real thing. Dave’s use of wood for depth, detail, function and beauty are unbelievable. A very fine artist, he gave me many ideas.

Thank you sir for your worm hospitality. Best of luck to you, Kari and the next generation of WWs in your family.

Another nice thing about road trips is this city kid can stop at Fleet Farm and Tractor Supply. See John what you made me do.