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  1. 11-25-2011, 4:24 PM #1
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    Back in the saddle...

    I last posted in June, as I had indicated that we were busy with my wife's parents' elderly issues. I monitored the Creek all summer, but just didn't have the time, product or inclination to participate. But I was able to enjoy and learn more as the season went on. I had earlier posted entrance fees for 2 craft shows for the the past weekends, and was able to create enough inventory recently to make a reasonable showing. I consumated enough sales to pay for my Powermatic 3520b and tools from last Spring, and rec'd several orders for Christmas. I followed Mr. keeton's episode, and am glad that it ended well for all concerned. It has been a busy 6 months for many of us, and I don't think that it will change much for us old timers. The pic (sorry about the brevity and poor quality) is from the first craft show at the local hospital benefit.


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  3. 11-25-2011, 5:18 PM #2
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    Fred, I hope you and your wife have fared well during the family issues - they are never easy. Looks like you have put together a significant showing for the show! Some very nice looking work. You have always done such a nice job with your bowls - we missed seeing them.
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  4. 11-25-2011, 5:43 PM #3
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    Fred - congrats on all your sales!! To be able to pay for your lathe and tools is saying quite a bit!

    I hope that your family issues have subsided enough to allow you time to start turning and posting again. Best of luck with that... dealing with elderly family is never easy.
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  5. 11-25-2011, 6:24 PM #4
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    That is a table full of very interesting turnings. Good Luck to you.
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  6. 11-25-2011, 7:21 PM #5
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    So it took you what...30...45 minutes to sell all that off? Well done sir!!
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  7. 11-25-2011, 8:22 PM #6
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    Congrats on the sales Fred. Anytime you can sell enough to pay for a lathe and tools is good. Went thru the same thing Fred and dealing with elderly parents is not a easy task for sure. Hopefully it went well for you and your wife.
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  8. 11-25-2011, 9:28 PM #7
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    Lots of nice bowls there Fred! Pretty impressive to sell enough to pay for your lathe already! Things will eventually get easier.
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  9. 11-26-2011, 12:12 AM #8
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    Fred --- Pretty impressive display, and congrat's on the sales. Hope things slow down for you enough to be able to replenish your stock soon. Wishing the best for your family.

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  10. 11-26-2011, 12:47 AM #9
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    That's a nice display of bowls Fred! Congrats on the sales and I hope the family issues are improving.
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