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4th January 2016, 04:57 PM
Thread: Mrs Woodpecker
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Mrs Woodpecker
I have been away for over a year so I am hoping I will be welcomed back as a member. I am not as active as I used to be due to health reasons, but still spend as much time in my shed as I can. I will...
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1st September 2013, 08:41 PM
Thread: New Grey Nomads
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Hi All, We are currently in Alice Springs. Due...
Hi All,
We are currently in Alice Springs. Due to reception, I have not been able to stay in touch as much as I would have liked. We are having an amazing trip, and have seen some incredible... -
3rd August 2013, 05:44 PM
Thread: New Grey Nomads
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New Grey Nomads
Hi all. I have been a bad member for the past few months and I apologise for that. I had more surgery in late April, but nothing too serious. The surgeon gave me the OK to travel so on June 2nd, my...
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20th April 2013, 09:52 PM
Thread: Japanese paper
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Very classy, Sam Shirley.
Very classy, Sam
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30th March 2013, 09:32 PM
Thread: Spider's legs sheoak sierra
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Very different !!:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup: Shirley
Very different !!:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:
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28th March 2013, 09:18 PM
Thread: Happy Easter
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Happy Easter
Not sure where I should post this. We are off to Bargara tomorrow for 10 days. I am taking the laptop with me so will catch up when I can. Have a safe and Happy Easter.
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23rd March 2013, 02:31 PM
Thread: Completed chess set!
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Bravo - great job!!! :2tsup::2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:...
Bravo - great job!!! :2tsup::2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:
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23rd March 2013, 02:28 PM
Thread: new purpose for baluster
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Where there's a will ------ Shirley
Where there's a will ------
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23rd March 2013, 11:08 AM
Thread: Damnation!!!
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So sorry, Artme. What a blow! Keep the chin up....
So sorry, Artme. What a blow! Keep the chin up.
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23rd March 2013, 11:07 AM
Thread: Miniature
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Thanks for your comments. Loved doing them, and...
Thanks for your comments. Loved doing them, and yes, they weren't as easy as the big ones but had fun doing them. I am doing some even smaller eggs for one of the local shows. So far, so good....
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21st March 2013, 06:00 PM
Thread: Miniature
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Too messy Artme.
Too messy Artme.
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20th March 2013, 03:28 PM
Thread: Miniature
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Miniature
Have made several full size eggs and egg cups for Easter, so decided to try smaller sizes. Hope you approve.
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8th March 2013, 10:07 AM
Thread: Proto type
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Thanks for the comments. Vern, my grandson only...
Thanks for the comments. Vern, my grandson only got to look at it - my daughter claimed it. It is now on her desk at school, and she said the kids were most impressed when she told them her mother...
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6th March 2013, 12:44 PM
Thread: Proto type
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Proto type
Wanted to try something different and this is it. It very rough, as when I started turning, found cracks, worm holes and all else bad in the timber, ( dead finish, which I love,) but decided to...
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6th March 2013, 12:35 PM
Thread: pics from the 2012 mystery swap
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Sticky: My choice
This is what I chose from the box. It is now on it's way to Kev Y. Posted Monday.
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2nd March 2013, 10:35 PM
Thread: Easter Order
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Easter Order
I was asked to make three egg-cups and some eggs for Easter gifts. The eggs I had, so this cup was my first effort after being allowed in the shed. I sent the three cups with nine eggs and the lady...
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2nd March 2013, 02:32 PM
Thread: pics from the 2012 mystery swap
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Sticky: Mrs Woodpecker
I have received the" BOX"". Can I please have the name of the next on the list please as I am ready to send it on.
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19th February 2013, 10:01 AM
Thread: She's Back
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She's Back
I have been given permission at last to return to my shed for short stints, and to do only light stuff. Yesterday I turned an egg-cup, and had no blow-outs, so am feeling quite chuffed. Will have...
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7th February 2013, 06:17 PM
Thread: Problems
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Problems
I am so sorry for not replying to PM's etc, but our computer has been giving us problems. I have had several attempts at getting this message on but no luck. Here's hoping this one will go without...
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9th January 2013, 02:37 PM
Thread: Hello
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Hello
New Year Greetings to all my fellow turners. Thank you too, to the administrators for my Birthday wishes just before Christmas. I was having computer problems so am just getting started again now. I...
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14th November 2012, 10:51 AM
Thread: Fencing wood
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I do feel for you Wheelinround. On my way back...
I do feel for you Wheelinround. On my way back from my specialist last week saw heaps of Camphor Laurel being felled where they are doing the Cooroy -Curra bypass. Could have cried. I am considering...
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8th November 2012, 10:42 AM
Thread: A Necklace Magnetic Pen
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Stunning!! Shirley
Stunning!!
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8th November 2012, 10:40 AM
Thread: Jnr Majestic Conkeberry FP
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As usual, spectacular. Shirley
As usual, spectacular.
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8th November 2012, 10:38 AM
Thread: My first attempts at pens
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They look pretty darn good to me. Well done....
They look pretty darn good to me. Well done.
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7th November 2012, 10:15 AM
Thread: No Shed
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Thanks all. Artme, whatever have you done? No, I...
Thanks all. Artme, whatever have you done? No, I don't know the Pratts. Are they involved with woodturning?
Cheers,
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7th November 2012, 10:12 AM
Thread: Ode to Wooley Mammoths
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How amazing! Shirley
How amazing!
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7th November 2012, 10:10 AM
Thread: A quick quartet
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:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup: Shirley
:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:
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6th November 2012, 11:18 AM
Thread: No Shed
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No Shed
I will be out of action for at least three months. I had to have a shoulder re-construction a week ago. The injuries were caused when I had a fall early July. I am not impressed I can tell you, but...
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20th October 2012, 01:42 PM
Thread: pics from the 2012 mystery swap
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Sticky: I am home so if the parcel is still going, I am...
I am home so if the parcel is still going, I am ready to join in.
Thanks,
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13th October 2012, 08:40 PM
Thread: First seated pen
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Beautiful, Toni. No holding you now. Great to see...
Beautiful, Toni. No holding you now. Great to see you back on line.
Cheers,
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5th October 2012, 07:32 PM
Thread: Big woodturning get togethers
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Best wishes for a happy and productive...
Best wishes for a happy and productive retirement, Neil. Don retires in May, so we may meet somewhere along the tracks.
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4th October 2012, 07:12 PM
Thread: Seated Pen Turning
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Welcome back Toni. What about a bar chair with a...
Welcome back Toni. What about a bar chair with a back in it and with gas lift?
Go Girl,
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29th September 2012, 09:12 PM
Thread: Coaches gifts
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:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup: as usual, Sam. Shirley
:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup: as usual, Sam.
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29th September 2012, 09:11 PM
Thread: Travelling
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Thank you all. Not sure which way we are going...
Thank you all. Not sure which way we are going home, Sam. Hope the Dr visits weren't forced ones. All the best to you and Pat. Will definitely call in if we can. It is freezing here today, Artme, so...
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29th September 2012, 08:54 PM
Thread: 30 bowls and platters
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Great effort. Won't even try to better that one!!...
Great effort. Won't even try to better that one!! :2tsup::2tsup:
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27th September 2012, 07:56 PM
Thread: Travelling
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Floriade tomorrow, back to Bungendore in a few...
Floriade tomorrow, back to Bungendore in a few days. Going to a big Market day on Sunday. Apparently wood displays there too. Will look up the Guild. Thank you. Coming back via Cooma, Tumut.
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26th September 2012, 08:49 PM
Thread: Liquid Amber seed pod
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Lovely - something a bit different. Shirley
Lovely - something a bit different.
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26th September 2012, 08:46 PM
Thread: A Keeper
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I'd keep it too - a little beauty! Shirley
I'd keep it too - a little beauty!
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26th September 2012, 08:44 PM
Thread: Travelling
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Travelling
Hi All,
Currently camped at the Showgrounds at Bungendore. There is a wood club here so will check that out. We are booked into the van park in Canberra tomorrow so will come back here in a day or... -
17th September 2012, 08:00 PM
Thread: The other end of the stick!
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STUNNING!!!! Shirley
STUNNING!!!!
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15th September 2012, 10:12 PM
Thread: A couple of little wins
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A couple of little wins
A big thrill to win a first for a bowl of eggs, and seconds for a desk clock, a pendant and a chairside coffee table at the Wondai Show. No pics of the table as it sold the day of the show. As...
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11th September 2012, 02:32 PM
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Lovely work as usual, Seamus. Love the colours in...
Lovely work as usual, Seamus. Love the colours in that skin.
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7th September 2012, 04:41 PM
Thread: pics from the 2012 mystery swap
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Sticky: I will be away from Sep21 to Oct 21 so if my name...
I will be away from Sep21 to Oct 21 so if my name comes up can it be kept going till I return please or would you rather take me out of the swap.
Thanks,
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7th September 2012, 04:36 PM
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I have always loved that timber and you sure have...
I have always loved that timber and you sure have done it justice. Great work!!!!
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30th August 2012, 05:52 PM
Thread: Jnr Gent Red Gum RB spalted
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Pens and photography magnificent - light box...
Pens and photography magnificent - light box looks as if it has been constructed by an electronic wizard with a degree in mechanical engineering. :D:D:D
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22nd August 2012, 08:34 PM
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Stunning!!!!! Shirley
Stunning!!!!!
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2nd August 2012, 03:43 PM
Thread: Streamline
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They look very speccy to me . Well done!! Shirley
They look very speccy to me . Well done!!
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2nd August 2012, 03:41 PM
Thread: First Attempt
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First Attempt
Hi all, My lovely husband bought me some bullet kits and these are the first I have done. The bolt action one is very back heavy, and because I have shaped the acrylic, it looks a bit out of kilter....
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27th July 2012, 07:48 PM
Thread: Possible Purchase
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I have one and just love it. Does it have...
I have one and just love it. Does it have electronic speed control. :2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:
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19th July 2012, 07:12 PM
Thread: 21st Gift set
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She's one lucky girl. Beautiful, John. Shirley
She's one lucky girl. Beautiful, John.
Shirley