Thread: Timber offer + challenge

sounds good. F&E

i agree that this kind of thing as a future. there is no need to go overboard with prises im sure all (or most) of the people that have sighned up would do it without any prise.

Hi everyone,
Unfortunately, our last decision to use COD (Cash on delivery) for payment of posting the Logs (blanks) to everyone, end up with a big argument at the post office. What happen was that i went this afternoon to the post office with 13 raped logs and all the paper work, to post the parcels to everyone. I grabbed a hand full of 3kg red bags and went to a conner to fill up all the stuff, put the right log into the right bag, bla, bla, bla... An hour later I walked to the counter with 12 sealed bags, ready to go, just to be told that I had to pay for every single one, as the 3kg limit bag Australia wide for $9.30, is not accepted for COD. Indeed any prepaid bag, is not suitable for COD, and this was the case with these bags. So and after some colourful dispute, was no other option then pay the all lot with my own money. Obviously, I've learn something today.
Anyway, the parcel are on the way, so I apologise for having to change our parcel payment agreement, and request that the payment of $9.30 me made to me, by bank direct deposit. I will next PM everyone and provide my bank details. I was OK with this option from the very beginning, and that is not the problem, I'm more annoyed with the Aust. Post rules in this matter.

Frank&Earnest,
I agree totally with the first sentence of your previous post, but I'm not sure if I agree with the rest!. mainly the second paragraph.
There is no doubt in my mind, that this idea has a future, nor I doubt that while I'm responsible (organiser) of this particular challenge, nothing less than complete success is acceptable.
Obviously, for me to be able to reach my objectives, is imperative that I'm allowed to set the rules I feel necessary while in progress. No two minds think a like, and we all have different ways to do things, so please, can I be allowed to finish what I have started?

Gee, hummmm, please Frank, take no offence, I thing the scene at the post office this afternoon, have sharpen my knife just a bit to sharp...! I always call it the way I see it, believe me, it does hurt like hell most of the time!. I'm going to make myself a coup of coffee, and go for a walk outside and get some air...!

Cheers
RBTCO

Hey RBTCO, bad luck about the mix up and I think I speak for everyone hear when I say thanks heaps for footing the bill and especially for organising the whole thing. I wouldnt stress to much mate, its your party and you organise it how you want .

Benji

RBTCO,

Keep up the good work. It is your idea and you should run it your way. Then next time someone else wants to do it they can add their own ideas.

It is only by someone willing to put their ideas up that these things get started at all. Your idea might not be perfect but it is your idea. You are not forcing anyone to play.

Keep up the good work. If you like I will find something in the way of Blackwood to help with the prizes. Maybe option of Bowl blank, small slab or pen or goblet blanks.

You've got my vote for havin a go

weisyboy,
I can't blame people for being sceptical and doubtful when they are offered something for nothing in return, we don't see that often anymore. And you're maybe right, when you say that probably most people from this "selected" group, would participate for nothing, maybe so but, indeed the prizes donated by the forum's members and on offer to the participants, are a secondary reward for the best scored participants and a good incentive for those more intimidated to have a go . The main prize and the most important reward it will come from each and everyone's own creation (goblet), and that is the reason why wood turning is so self satisfying...! Nevertheless, I wish that he had a prize for every participant of this "group". Maybe, one day...!

Thanks benji79 and Calm, four your kind words, I'm pleased that the idea was so well accepted by most members. Is my responsibility to make sure, I will take it right to the end.

Calm,
Is no point in asking me, if I want to accept any sort of donation for the participants, because I have only one answer, "yes please".
They are never too much, each one will find someone to go to. Please remember that, with any donation will incur to the donor the costs also of sending the item(s) to the selected winner, so keep that in mind.

I would like also to say thank you for everyone's understanding of today's Aust. Post mess up, and for the prompt response (bank deposit) already completed by some participants. Most appreciated.

Cheers
RBTCO

well, yeah - thanx for all your hard work mate and all the prize donators donations( i like the sound of verns prize ).

i will deposit the money tommorrow but give it a few days to go thru to your account

No worrys RBTCO, deposit will be made tomorow.

My apologies for appearing to be overbearing RBTCO, I sometimes tend to do that, the same as you tend to fly off the handle... No offence taken on my part, hope the same on yours.

Hi everyone,

Frank&Earnest,
OK, I admit with some matters my fuse is very short and I'm a very direct person, among my generous nature, so let's put this matter to rest, I accept your apology.

Now that the logs (blanks), are on their way, lets talk about possible situations. I have explained in my first post, what the timber is, the drying time, humidity content, dimensions, ends condition, packaging method, etc. I'm not expecting any problems while in transit, but I can never be sure, if any of the logs become unworkable, due to natural reactions and/or stress from changes of environment conditions, etc. The total length of each log, will allow for 2 shorter goblets (only one required) , or one long stem goblet. I have already made my recommendation to what style goblet I would expect, nevertheless long thin stem goblets are allowed to anyone that wants to risk the one off blank. It is possible that some logs can develop some long nasty cracks at the end(s), making it impossible to make 2 goblets, even if only one counts. Removing the cracked (damaged) ends, you can end up with only enough timber to make 1 goblet, maybe just long enough ( or not) for a long stem, if that was what you had in mind. In this case, you will have no choice them make a short stem goblet (as recommended), and no spare . This is possible and acceptable, what will not be acceptable is if the full log supplied, cracks straight through, making it useless. If this happens, and after I see some documenting pictures, don't worry I will supply you with another log (blank), guarantied. So keep this in mind, I want everyone to have good timber for at least one goblet.

Cheers
RBTCO

I will have a go no 11 if still available or any other piece if any still available
regards D M

Hi,
David Mitchell,
Welcome to this challenge, unfortunately the log # 11, has been taken by Mrs Woodpecker. Due to the fact that you don't mind of any available log (blank), I will give you the log #15, which is your participant number on the list. I will be sending you shortly, a PM with the post payment details. Thanks.

PARTICIPANTS LIST :
Name --------------------------- Blank #
1- ss_11000 ----------------------- 7
2- Frank&Earnest ---------------- 9
3- Pat ---------------------------- 1
4- Tankstand --------------------- 8
5- Robyn2839 ------------------- 12
6- Switt775 --------------------- 3
7- Harry72 ---------------------- 6
8- HappyHammer ---------------- 10
9- Funkychicken ----------------- 2
10- Benji79 ----------------------- 4
11- Weisyboy -------------------- 18
12- Slopech4 --------------------- 5
13- Soren ------------------------ 13
14- Mrs Woodpecker ------------ 11
15- David Michell ---------------- 15

Just a reminder that the challenge deadline (2 pictures in) is on the 17 December 2007 and you can apply for participation at any time, taking into account the time that will take for the parcel (log/blank) to get to you. There are still plenty of logs left. From the first lot of 12, is none left, from the second lot of 10, the following number are still available, # 14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22.

Cheers
RBTCO

Hi everyone,

The names attached are of those applicants, that my Bank has confirmed payment, buy 21-11-2007 at 6m;

* Funkychiken
* Weisboy
* Soren
+ Slopech4
* Switt775
* Benji79
* SS_11000
* Pat
*5099 ? (not sure who's payment is, only received this payment #)

To all these people so far, thank you.

Cheers
RBTCO

I will deposit money tomorrow thanks D M

Originally Posted by robutacion

Hi everyone,

The names attached are of those applicants, that my Bank has confirmed payment, by 21-11-2007 at 6m;

If means p, CBA has been slack.