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Tom S
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 Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2007 7:51 pm Post subject: BIG GLOAT |
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Hi all
I just have to tell you about a miracle that just happened. My sister
called me on Wed. to tell me that the people who now own the house we grew
up in, had cut down one of the trees my dad had planted - she didn't know
what kind, but it was big. Well, I went by and there on the ground was the
trunk - 6' long, 20" dia. - of the MAHOGANY tree. So, I decided that I
would go by today and if it was still there, see if I could cut off a couple
of chunks. When I pulled up today, there was a tree service there just
finishing cutting it up - when I asked if I could have some, they loaded 3
big pieces (12-14" thick, 20" across +/-, guaranteed to give ME a hernia) in
my truck. So I now have enough to turn bowls and/or peppermills for all of
my parents' kids and grandkids -I just have to cut it into smaller blanks
and seal. Isn't God wonderful?
Tom S. |
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Darrell Feltmate
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| Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2007 9:12 pm Post subject: Re: BIG GLOAT |
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Amen to that one Tom. One of the guys at the church ws standing by his
firewood pile talking to a friend who mentioned the wood was really dry and
picked off a piece of bark. Underneath was bird's eye. So I now have a 12
log of bird's eye maple at home in somewhat shorter pieces. There are cracks
but I can cut around them. The log went from about 8" to 6".
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God bless and safe turning
Darrell Feltmate
Truro, NS Canada
http://aroundthewoods.com
http://roundopinions.blogspot.com
"Tom S" <flcad@spaam-bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Hi all
I just have to tell you about a miracle that just happened. My sister
called me on Wed. to tell me that the people who now own the house we grew
up in, had cut down one of the trees my dad had planted - she didn't know
what kind, but it was big. Well, I went by and there on the ground was the
trunk - 6' long, 20" dia. - of the MAHOGANY tree. So, I decided that I
would go by today and if it was still there, see if I could cut off a
couple of chunks. When I pulled up today, there was a tree service there
just finishing cutting it up - when I asked if I could have some, they
loaded 3 big pieces (12-14" thick, 20" across +/-, guaranteed to give ME a
hernia) in my truck. So I now have enough to turn bowls and/or peppermills
for all of my parents' kids and grandkids -I just have to cut it into
smaller blanks and seal. Isn't God wonderful?
Tom S.
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mac davis
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| Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2007 9:15 pm Post subject: Re: BIG GLOAT |
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On Sat, 20 Oct 2007 10:51:12 -0400, "Tom S" <flcad@spaam-bellsouth.net> wrote:
| Quote: | Hi all
I just have to tell you about a miracle that just happened. My sister
called me on Wed. to tell me that the people who now own the house we grew
up in, had cut down one of the trees my dad had planted - she didn't know
what kind, but it was big. Well, I went by and there on the ground was the
trunk - 6' long, 20" dia. - of the MAHOGANY tree. So, I decided that I
would go by today and if it was still there, see if I could cut off a couple
of chunks. When I pulled up today, there was a tree service there just
finishing cutting it up - when I asked if I could have some, they loaded 3
big pieces (12-14" thick, 20" across +/-, guaranteed to give ME a hernia) in
my truck. So I now have enough to turn bowls and/or peppermills for all of
my parents' kids and grandkids -I just have to cut it into smaller blanks
and seal. Isn't God wonderful?
Tom S.
I guess it depends on your outlook, Tom... |
I'd be thinking how wonderful the tree service guys were...
NICE SCORE!
mac
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Darrell Feltmate
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| Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 1:52 am Post subject: Re: BIG GLOAT |
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I forget to mention, there were a couple of small burls on the wood too.
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God bless and safe turning
Darrell Feltmate
Truro, NS Canada
http://aroundthewoods.com
http://roundopinions.blogspot.com
"mac davis" <mac.splinters@bajadavis.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | On Sat, 20 Oct 2007 10:51:12 -0400, "Tom S" <flcad@spaam-bellsouth.net
wrote:
Hi all
I just have to tell you about a miracle that just happened. My sister
called me on Wed. to tell me that the people who now own the house we grew
up in, had cut down one of the trees my dad had planted - she didn't know
what kind, but it was big. Well, I went by and there on the ground was the
trunk - 6' long, 20" dia. - of the MAHOGANY tree. So, I decided that I
would go by today and if it was still there, see if I could cut off a
couple
of chunks. When I pulled up today, there was a tree service there just
finishing cutting it up - when I asked if I could have some, they loaded 3
big pieces (12-14" thick, 20" across +/-, guaranteed to give ME a hernia)
in
my truck. So I now have enough to turn bowls and/or peppermills for all of
my parents' kids and grandkids -I just have to cut it into smaller blanks
and seal. Isn't God wonderful?
Tom S.
I guess it depends on your outlook, Tom...
I'd be thinking how wonderful the tree service guys were...
NICE SCORE!
mac
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