Thread: Woodturning cruise

More photos.
We are on the return leg down Norway now.
Photos are from the gallery of stuff from the demonstrators and passengers for sale or auction.
Sorry re quality but done on phone camera.
Lyle.

Looks like you are just having to much fun, it is not allowed.

Thank you for the photo's and enjoy the rest of the trip. What part of the UK did you visit anywhere in the south east

Some very interesting pieces.

Would have question how the black and white bowl was made.

Bloody gastro bug has invaded the ship. A lot of people crook, including me and the missus.
We hope the drugs work quickly and we get back on our feet quickly. The ship staff have been great.
A couple more pics. The bowl is one we bought from the galery of objects from the turners/artists on board. A bloke named Asmund Vignes, a norwegian. I watched him turn a similar one the other day. The other is the knife I made onboard. We had two Norqegian instructors to guide us and it is made from a aupplied knife blank. Then we made the handle and sheath.. So a bit of woodwork and leather work combined to make a nice memento of the trip.

Dalboy we started.in London then to Bath and then up to Conwy, after that it has become a blur of fantastic people and scenery. I programed the gps to avoid motorways so we enjoyed the scenis route.
Overall we did over 1200 miles. Only scratched the surface of a place filled with history and scenery. A good taste of what to focus on on our next trip. 50 UK people on board. Have met Peter Hills during the knife making.

Gastro on a ship, uhmmm not the most pleasant way to travel.

I love the idea of making something as a reminder of time spent on the cruise.

If you get a chance have a chat to John Hodson from Scotland He makes great knives. Thanks for the photos it is great to see what is happening on the cruise get well soon

"Bloody gastro bug has invaded the ship. A lot of people crook, including me and the missus".


I hope Pommyphil didn't trigger this by posting photos of the "bowels of the ship", from his cruise 2 years ago, at the beginning of this thread. Seriously though, get well and enjoy the rest of the cruise. Thanks for the photos Lyle - some very familiar faces there.
Cheers,
Paul

Thanks. We are well on the way to recovery and home. I will post some more photos when we get back.
Without trying to sound like a spruiker, the cruise is everything and more than I expected. We did manage to keep the Aussie flag flying with our presence.
On a great note the auction for the Cancer Research raised 90,000NOK = $18,000AUD (roughly as my brain isn't workin so good).
All the participants and demonstrators were great.
We are in Oslo for a day after a train trip across the country. Very pretty place.
Lyle is tired boy now must get sleep
More when we get home and rested etc.

Well we are back home safely and happy.
Had a fantastic trip.
Would do it again in an instant if the chance came up.
Learnt that I must now save for a new lathe. My old girl just isn't up to scratch for the next level of turnings.
But that is good. Onwards and upwards.
So I'l be haunting the sites for the new replacement. (new or secondhand, as long as it ticks all my new "must have" boxes.

A couple of things we bought from the turners on the boat.
The blue vases were made by Michael Swendsen (Svendsen?) from Canada.
The cake stand with a nice piece of inside out turning was made by Arthur Evensen from Norway.
The burl bowl was made by Asmund Vignes from Norway,using ring tools.

So I'l be haunting the sites for the new replacement. (new or secondhand, as long as it ticks all my new "must have" boxes.)

Just curious, what are your "Must have" boxes LyLe?

Originally Posted by Tankstand

Just curious, what are your "Must have" boxes LyLe?

A Vicmarc ?

My must have boxes - electronic variable speed, reverse, solid (cast), hollow headshaft with No2 morse taper, Solid tail stock, a 1" 10tpi nose thread to fit my axcessories.
After that I need to be able to afford it......
I think the vicmarc aeema to be in the lead.
But I am only lurkig/looking wishfully at the moment.
Lyle.

Sorry, this is a very late reply . I don't often log in to the forum.

I did the cruise in 2011, and as blown away by it all.

Well organised. Odd Erik Thjomoe, the organiser was friendly, helpful responsive, and fun!

The 30 or so demonstrators, English, Irish, Americans, Aussies, Norwegians, 4 NZ ers, and others were all excellent.
As passengers, there were 5 NZ, 8 Aussie, 73 Norwegian, 41 Americans, 59 from the UK, etc, etc.
Food on board excellent, but it was a "dry" ship. That was no big problem.
Apart from the variety of demonstrations and short courses and classes, the ability to converse over a meal with woodturning personalities who you otherwise just read about was marvellous.
Every day a different port, where locals came on board to see demonstrations and buy stuff. We were able to go ashore and look at the towns or take organised excursions.
Passengers brought samples of their own work to display. There was an end of cruise auction which raised money for a Norwegian charity.
Downside: The Gann is not a "cruise" ship. It is owned and run by a maritime training organisation and takes charters when the students are on vacation
Cabins are basic, but comfortable. My daughter and I had no complaints. But Norway is a long way away, and costs in Norway are high.

I imagine that this year's cruise is now just finished.

If I am going to Europe three years from now and a cruise is offering I would certainly consider going again.

By the way, everyone spoke English.

Cheers

ROB NZ

Next cruise already filling up - apparently.
2017.

I've broken the bank on this one and am saving for a new lathe, so unless my lotto comes in......

Lyle.