Thread: Highlights of 2008?

As this year nears to closure and the New Year eagerly awaits to break open it is perhaps time to reflect upon the past and consider the possible outcomes (good and bad) of the forthcoming year. In particular it is a time for us to be thankful for the treasured friendships that we have established amongst family and valuable friends.
May you all enjoy this festive season and have a warm and Merry Christmas and Jolly, Jolly Happy New Year.
Our warmest best wishes and kind thoughts go to you all.

Most important is to remember that Our Lord Jesus is the Reason for the Season.

Ed & Anna

Er, well there is Hanukkah too, so happy Hanukkah folks. And for our Muslim friends and colleagues, we might want to join them in honouring the prophet Jesus.

But this is not a Xmas thread but an old year's reflection. So back on topic ...

Hmm yes there have been some ups and downs. New ideas on tools and the ensuing debate.

Not knowing the numbers but we seemed to have grown in members which is healthy and through that the whole forum has been enriched.

On reflection there has been much wisdom dispenced along with some great help and with some great humour from all parts of the globe. Through this, this forum has made and continues to make a significant contribution in the lives of many.

Well as for 2008, my personal highlight would be two successful exhibition and sales events with the Phoenix - Macedon Ranges Art & Craft group here in Victoria. I was apprehensive at first about the level of my turning, however, the sales I had soon put my fears to rest.

For 2009, firstly I would like more shed time (don't we all) and secondly maybe an entry in the Australian Woodturning Exhibition in June.

May 2009 be a better year to everyone.

To reply to rsser's question, I have had a number of highlights to this year but one is, certainly, discoveriing this forum.

Thanks to all for the camaraderie, the wonderful pics and hints and, not least, the odd chuckle.

for me it was getting my ornamental lathe after a long time wanting one. it felt so great to get it here
bye Toni

Originally Posted by Old farmer

To reply to rsser's question, I have had a number of highlights to this year but one is, certainly, discoveriing this forum.

Thanks to all for the camaraderie, the wonderful pics and hints and, not least, the odd chuckle.

Goodonya O f

Highlights?









The year has gone by so fast there hasn't been any time for highlights!

I could've sworn we only celebrated the new millenienium a mere month or two ago...

Originally Posted by Skew ChiDAMN!!

Highlights?









The year has gone by so fast there hasn't been any time for highlights!

I could've sworn we only celebrated the new millenienium a mere month or two ago...

not even a mention of choc ripple cake?

Originally Posted by Gra

not even a mention of choc ripple cake?

Highlights only happen when cameras aren't about.

Hi All

Its just over a year since we moved in new house shed with landscaping etc and jobs for inside and some time of with ticker troubles all ok now. Havnt had much time on the lathe but have some timber just waiting to be delt with so with a bit of luck 09 will see some time with the Stubby and I will try to work out how to post pictures . Any way a Merry Christmass to all and a prosporus New Year.

Cheers Tony

At the risk of being run out of town I will add my little story. I was down at Carbatec today purely as an adviser, and noticed some machines on special out the front. One box had a couple of big stickers "FREE" on it so I wandered over. Low and behold it was a 10" planer/thicknesser "Unkown condition" written on the side but who cares... So I got my brother to stand guard and headed inside. Sure enough - FREE so I loaded it in the car just as quick as you can say Hernia.

Got it home and sure enough couple of bits missing but nothing that can't be fabricated. found a miss-aligned safety switch and it fired up no worries. Perfect working order .

Topped my year of nicely and I am felling very thankful indeed

Shannon
Did You Get Your Prize Yet
Aussie

The highlights of this year have been a month in Canada and U.S.A., getting to the end of it safely and reasonably good health, meeting and making some new friends.
While I am at it, I hope that every one enjoys a satisfying and safe Christmas break and a fulfilling new year.
Jim