Burl Party in Stafford VA

[DCBluesman]

Jim Feagans hosted a small gathering at his home today with Frank Stepanski, James (Draken) Gillespie, Mike Shue (with Lillian) and myself. We got to see first hand what 1400 pounds of burl cutoff look like. That's a dang big box of wood!

Jim served gumbo with andouille sausage that would have made William's (wdcav) eyes water. I believe I out-ate everyone. Mike, Jim and Frank brought wood/ebonite to share. I also got a quick lesson on turning a miniature from WET wood. So now I've made exactly 1 bowl, 1 miniature and hundreds of pens. If I'm not careful, I just may become a turner!

A wonderful time was had by all, but I don't think any of us had a camera.

Thanks to Jim and his family for hosting a very fun outing!

 

[Russianwolf]

Just got home. It was a lot of fun and Lillian (who as some know has some gastric problems, an normally doesn't like etoufee or gumbo) enjoyed Jim's Gumbo enough to swipe part of mine. She's even thinking of making some herself since it didn't cause her anymore pain than usual.

I was glad to add to the number of IAP members that I have had the opportunity to meet with, and look forward to attending the Spring picnic.