Bowl/Platter Competition - for Charity

**Calm** · 20th March 2009, 12:22 PM

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Yep that’s right time flies and there is only 10 days to go for the closing date for entries in this challenge/competition. 31<sup>st</sup> March 2009
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I realise we have had bushfires, floods and lots of other tragedies/emergencies over the past couple of months asking for our support and sponsorship. <o></o>
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However, sadly children are still suffering from cystic fibrosis, a condition that denies them and their families the chance to experience/share life as an adult, (most children dont even reach the ageb of 20) so I am still determined to finish this challenge off with the best donation that I can help raise to give them.
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DOES ANYONE WANT MORE TIME – if so now is the time to speak up.<o></o><o></o>

There are only a small number of entries received by me, at this point, (5 posted & 4 hand delivered/picked up) so anyone wishing to enter in the competition should really get the bowl/platter to me ASAP <o></o><o></o>

A couple of members told me ,when I decided on this challenge, that it had been tried before and never really eventuated to a meaningful event (they said it all started well but died in the ars$ when the time came for the "items" to turn up for sale) but I still figure any money raised is money they wouldn’t have otherwise.

We still have the time/opportunity to prove them wrong (the doubting members) and make this the first of a great tradition of fund raisers for all sorts of needy cause's by donating something we made in our time in our shed, with our hands and containing our love. All it takes to enter is a piece of wood and it appears that postage has been approximately $10 for each parcel.<o></o><o></o> Maybe this type of thing could happen annually (not necasarily organsed by me) and the funds raised go to different charities each time.

Address to post entries too is on my public profile - just click on “Calm” – it should be right there on that page.<o></o><o></o>

The closing date for entries for the competition is end of March but donations (that won’t be judged) are welcome right up to the turnfest at Ballarat on Saturday 2nd May (or maybe the 3<sup>rd</sup> depending on preferences).<o></o><o></o>

The Turnfest the invitation is open to all members of the forum, the same as the ones at RSSER, Djs Timber, Robbo’s or any others that have been held. As well as forum members any person who makes a donation/bowl/platter is also welcome to attend. It’s not just for people participating in this competition<o></o><o></o>

Keep the entries coming and thanks to those who already contributed.<o></o><o></o>

Cheers<o></o>

**Calm** · 20th March 2009, 01:42 PM

Just been told (by work) i am going to Adelaide Sunday - could leave early and arrrange to get there mid afternoon/evening - will leave truck at BP Truckstop on Grand Junction Road - can unhook Trailers and go short distance if necasary.

Cheers

**tea lady** · 20th March 2009, 09:07 PM

My bowl is still being made Calm. Nearly there. Should get there on time. Will prolly have an extra or two for the sale.

**David Mitchell** · 20th March 2009, 10:05 PM

Hi David
I will be in Ballarat on Sunday and will deliver 3 bowls to your place ok

and may be make another one before the 2nd May

Regards
David

**Mrs Woodpecker** · 21st March 2009, 10:00 PM

Hi David,
My bowls were posted last Wednesday, so you should get them this week.
Good luck,
Shirley

**RETIRED** · 21st March 2009, 10:53 PM

Photos?

**Skew ChiDAMN!!** · 22nd March 2009, 03:09 AM

Mine got under way today, but it didn't take me long to discover it was a "two-second" blank. ie. during roughing it went "tick tick CLANG"

(I prefer 60-second blanks, as at least they give you a chance to kill the lathe before ducking becomes a priority.)

Nevertheless, it has been epoxied back together and turning shall proceed. It shouldn't be too noticable. [fingers Xed]

Which is just a long-winded way of saying it may be too late for the judging but will make it for the charity.

**Calm** · 22nd March 2009, 09:04 AM

Originally Posted by tea lady

My bowl is still being made Calm. Nearly there. Should get there on time. Will prolly have an extra or two for the sale.

If getting it to is easier then that would do, thanks

Originally Posted by David Mitchell

Hi David
I will be in Ballarat on Sunday and will deliver 3 bowls to your place ok

and may be make another one before the 2nd May

Regards
David

I will give you a ring, going through Aratat today about 1 - 3 pm

Originally Posted by Mrs Woodpecker

Hi David,
My bowls were posted last Wednesday, so you should get them this week.
Good luck,
Shirley

Thanks so much i will tell the kids to watch out for the parcel.

Cheers and thanks all.

**Calm** · 22nd March 2009, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by Skew ChiDAMN!!

Mine got under way today, but it didn't take me long to discover it was a "two-second" blank. ie. during roughing it went "tick tick CLANG"

(I prefer 60-second blanks, as at least they give you a chance to kill the lathe before ducking becomes a priority.)

Nevertheless, it has been epoxied back together and turning shall proceed. It shouldn't be too noticable. [fingers Xed]

Which is just a long-winded way of saying it may be too late for the judging but will make it for the charity.

Thanks Skew, i know you will try your best, if it's pen blanks then so be it.

Cheers

**Skew ChiDAMN!!** · 22nd March 2009, 03:24 PM

Well... maybe not my best. If it's not making it into the judging, I'll probably skimp a bit n the sanding.

Scratches that annoy judges are blissfully ignored by happy purchasers... and I hate finicky sanding.

**Mrs Woodpecker** · 22nd March 2009, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by

Photos?

Sorry, but my photographer ( hubby ) was away, and thought that it was more important that I got my bowls away than to wait to have pics taken. Have not worried about the comp anyway. I am too busy getting this place on the market. Have not been on my lathe for weeks and am suffering bad withdrawal symptoms. I will sneak down to my "shed" for some therapy tomorrow.
Regards,
Shirley

**RETIRED** · 22nd March 2009, 08:56 PM

Goodonya (therapy) We will photograph it.

**David Mitchell** · 22nd March 2009, 09:58 PM

Originally Posted by

Photos?

Hi Ian
My photos will be on the way tomorrow

Delivered the bowls to David today

Regards
David

**RETIRED** · 22nd March 2009, 10:35 PM

Ta.

**tea lady** · 22nd March 2009, 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by Calm

If getting it to is easier then that would do, thanks

Well! It's kinda already at 's cos I'm using his lathe. But I swear he's not helping me.

And I keep having to make him cups of tea.

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