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Thread: Turner Interview: Jim Becker

  1. #31
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim Becker
    Your wish is my command, but will you settle for the past to start? http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthre...ghlight=Cradle
    YEP, That'll do. Great job!!!

    For my next wish........
    Officially Retired!!!!!!!! Woo-Hoo!!!

    1,036 miles NW of Keith Burns

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    Jim, it is nice to get to know you and your lovely family better.
    Glenn Hodges
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    "Would you believe the only time I ever make mistakes is when someone is watching?"

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    Hey Jim, well as always, great to know a little more about someone who throws a post out here every now and again! To say I'm impressed with your turning and general WW skills, would be an understatement but, the one thing which still stands out about you, is what you did for me as a WW a number of years ago. Let's see if you remember this: I was still very green to WW and to turning, especially. You had a steady-rest you were trying to sell on the forum and I decided it would be a nice add-on to have. So far, not that big a deal. What was a big deal to me is that you gave me a very meaningful insight into what it was being a real part of a WW community, such as the Creek. In this case, it was trust. You sent the unit along to me long before you took payment for it. This, my friend, was my first real lesson in the spirit and belonging to such a WW community. I have since seen and been the recipient of such spirit many times over here at the Creek but, for me, you're the guy who started that. I've never forgotten that and have tried to bring it forward whenever possible. Thanks!
    Cheers,
    John K. Miliunas

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    That's a nice story J.M.
    ~john
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    Quote Originally Posted by John Hart
    That's a nice story J.M.
    Thanks! Coming from the king of "bringing it forward", that means a LOT! What a fantastic group of people we have out here!!!
    Cheers,
    John K. Miliunas

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    Zdrastvuytye Jim,

    Ochin priyatna!

    Zazdalovya

    Paka

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    Спасибо, Ник! (Spaciba, Nick!)

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    Say what???
    A few hours south of Steve Schlumpf

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pete Jordan
    Say what???
    I said, "Thank you, Nick"...

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    Great interview, fine looking family, beautiful turnings, but what the heck is schlamacca?

    Oh, and nice frog too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Curt Fuller
    ... but what the heck is schlamacca?.
    You'll have to ask Mr. Hart and Mr. Singer...

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    Perhaps history can lend a hand - Cinco de Mayo last year:
    http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthre...light=shlamaca
    ~john
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    Great interview Jim. I already knew you were a great woodworker and a very generous one with your time, advise and experience, however I really grew to admire you thru your efforts to adopt the girls. They are beautiful. I hope and pray God continues to bless you and your family.
    Aspire to inspire before you expire.

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    What defines greatness?

    Jim,
    You are truly an artist and a man of compassion and wisdom. It is my PRIVILEGE to share "The Creek" with persons of your quality! Thanks for your story.

    Dale T.

    PS What's a great guy like you doing with the dubious handle of "Moderator"?
    I am so busy REMAKING my projects that I don't have time to make them the FIRST time!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dale Thompson
    PS What's a great guy like you doing with the dubious handle of "Moderator"?
    It's really a reflection of my posting in moderation...

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