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  1. 27th February 2012, 05:50 PM #1
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    Hi All
    I am sad to say I have posted my last piece..The Cougar and all my gear has been sold and will be picked up this week
    We are moving to a townhouse and the cost of a new shed with concrete floor and power is just to much plus SWMBO is in need of much more of my time

    To all on this forum I would like to say Thank you for all your help over the years. I will still be lurking around on the internet and will visit you all quite often
    Again thanks
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    Graham I know Jen is loosing her sight and needs you for much these days I didn't think it was moving this fast though.

    Sue and I will miss reading and seeing your projects.

    Keep in touch and regards to Jen and yourself.

    Always welcome for coffee

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  4. 27th February 2012, 07:13 PM #3
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    Graham, I fully understand the situation, sight problems of your wife, still it's a pity.
    Maybe you have in the future more time for Facebook to keep in touch.
    This old guy will miss you else.
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    bowl-basher,

    It's always sad to read that one of our number has hung up his tools. I hope that the move goes well and you settle in quickly.

    However I'm glad to read that you'll still be a visitor to the site. I've enjoyed reading some of your input over the years,

    All the best to the both of you,
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  6. 27th February 2012, 08:24 PM #5
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    Graham I got told about a week or so that there was talk of you selling up

    I'd like to say that I am grateful for the doors have opened for me and all the people I have meet

    Things have not been the same at the club after you left
    You were the life of our party at the club on a Friday nite

    My shop will always be open to you mate
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    Keep looking after your wife. Wishing you the best on the future.
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  8. 27th February 2012, 09:07 PM #7
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    'Tis indeed unpleasant news Graham. I can only wish you well for the future.
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    Graham,

    When you get down to it family is all that matters. Thanks for all the input you have provided to the site.

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    Graham,

    I wish you all the best with what life brings your way in the future.
    I also wish to thank you for the advice you gave me when buying my lathe at Carbatec and then also at one of the get togethers at Dave's place.

    Thanks and good luck
    You're posts will definitely be missed here.


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    Quote Originally Posted by nz_carver View Post
    Graham I got told about a week or so that there was talk of you selling up

    I'd like to say that I am grateful for the doors have opened for me and all the people I have meet

    Things have not been the same at the club after you left
    You were the life of our party at the club on a Friday nite

    My shop will always be open to you mate
    I couldnt agree more. thanks for all the help over the last couple of years.
    It was good to catch up the other day.
    There are a couple of cougars in my shed should you wish to play with them.


    ps. Friday nighters are happy for the donation of wood you gave us.



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  12. 27th February 2012, 11:56 PM #11
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    Hi Graham,

    Sorry to hear about your wife. If you ever get to miss working with wood, Have you thought of doing some marquetry or simple wood carving?

    I am a little bit incapacitated at the moment and these are things I can start/stop or just do when I have a few spare minutes with a minimum of tools. Not the same as wood turning but you can do it anyware without all the mess.

    Take care,

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    Sorry to hear that BB.

    Best of luck with this next stage of your life.

    And yeah, a pocket knife and a bit of softwood ... do some whittlin'.
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    Hi graham
    Sorry to here your retired from woodturning, good luck for the furture, have a good one
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    Quote Originally Posted by bowl-basher View Post
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    I am sad to say I have posted my last piece..
    Bowl-Basher (Graham )
    You may not be turning, but there is lots of hard earned information stored between your ears. You can still be of help to those starting the addiction, or to those of us wandering around in confusion.

    Sorry to hear about your wife.

    The best to both of you.
    So much timber, so little time.

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