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Well I just got out of the hospital with my new knee. Unfortunately I doubt that I'll be able to make it up there this time. Maybe but doubtful. I really enjoyed the last one with you guys. You guys do some great work and I learned quite a bit in that one afternoon. Heck, I just applied my first successful CA finish last week using what I learned from watching Greg. Not to mention Greg is also pretty good behind the grill. If by some small miracle I'm cleared to drive, I'll bring my laptop and some new software that I've recently been using for my pen pics. It's made a difference in the consistency and quality of my images.

If there are any lurkers on the fence about attending, I urge you to take the time and make the trip. You'll meet some really nice folks and truly talented turners.
 
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Dave, I really hope you can make it. But if your knee needs more mending time you take all the time you knee-d [:eek:)], we'll catch you next time.

Here's to hoping your knee heals fast and well!

GK
 
We will be comimg again of course and if anyone going has burl request please speak up so I can bring down what you want. That will also help me so I dont have to bring down a bunch that nobady wants.
 
Count me in, plus one peice of arm candy (my Fiance of course). Looking forward to meeting ya all! And Thank GOD! a live CA finishing demo! Should I bring pre-turned unfinished barrels so I can try it out myself? Been trying to get that down for a while now. I got an email a while ago that said it was Saturday, so that's what I have down on my calendar, but Sunday would work as well, I'd just show up a bit later after church. Thanks for Hosting Greg!
 
Hi Ryan,

Glad you and your SO can make it. That makes 26 so far.

Yes, Saturday May 17th.

If you would like to bring some blanks to put a shine on feel free to do so.

GK
 
Greg,
Van From Woodcraft says he is attending and Aaron (alpeavy) says that he is bringing his GF who happens to turn with Dewry Garret!.

Still Inviting!
 
Nolan, I think that

Malee burls would be nice as we are demo-ing worthless wood and the burls have the swirls and valleys that make for nice castings...I also think that the rosewood burls/pen blanks will be nice!
 
PRIZES!!!!
did some one say Prizes!!!

FASTCAP LLC has donated 20 bottles of 2P-10 thin adhesive (CA) and 20 of the Pocket MXV dust masks!
we have other prizes to raffle away too!!

MAY 17th is the day! Pleasanton is the Place!!
 
Hey Nolan,

Holler if you want help loading/unloading. I can come up Thursday or Friday afternoon to help you load stuff up. We could even put it in my truck so you don't have to worry about unloading when you get here.

Just let me know!
GK
ps if you have some nice Rose Myrtle I would buy some of that.
 
I've spoken with Nolan and Jay and one of the things we are planning is how to optimize your whole-burl purchasing value. Nolan will show us how to cut up a burl for the best number of best blanks and Jay and I will show you how to use the trimmings to make worthless wood blanks. Heck, we might even take one of those and turn it into the BBANC2 pen.

Can't wait to see everyone here!!
GK
 
WOW!!!

Low_48 aka Rick Coers has just sent us a big box full of blanks for door prizes. **120** blanks of all kinds of wood: Ash, Elm, spalted Oak, soft Maple, hard Maple, Walnut, Redbud, Buckeye Burl, Cherry, and MORE.

:D:D:DWOW!!!:D:D:D

Thank you very, VERY much Rich!!!

GK
 
I need to see if I can pick up a bowl blank while I'm at this event- in a darker wood, for a bowl about 8" across and 4" deep. Anyone going to be bringing any wood that would fit that description? it doesn't have to be anything fancy, it's going to be used on a ceiling to cover something, so won't really be seen well.
 
Yahooo. It is this coming Saturday!! Y'all ready?

I have to go shopping this week for brats/burgers/etc. Can you please confirm attendance and how many are coming? I'd hate to run out of food!!

Thanks and see you here!!
GK
 
I'm coming, but alas it'll be all alone... [V] So just one for me- and I don't eat a whole lot either, so I should probably only count as half a one. Anything you need brought?
 
I will be there. I also have some Spalted Hackberry that I'll bring for whatever. Wife says to clean up the garage, and so..... See everyone on Saturday.
 
Greg,
My schedule for Saturday just cleared. I'd love to come to this event! Let me know what you need me to bring (besides my checkbook!). My two kids will be joining me!

Can't wait!
 
Weather.com says it is supposed to get up to 85 degrees this Saturday. Dress cool! And if you have a spare "shop fan" please bring it and we will keep an airflow going for comfort!

See you all Saturday!!
GK
 
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And if you have a spare "shop fan" please bring it
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How about a 36" three blader? We can blow them right out of the shop:D BTW I started to pull some burl out and should have a nice selection for everyone.
 
Originally posted by gketell

Welll, fans we can hear each other over. :D

Mmmmmmm Burllllllsssssss. I'm drooling with anticipation.


GK
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Its 208 three phase anyway:D I do have a fan from my shop I can bring though. See yah Sat. and thanks again for putting this on again Greg.
 
Originally posted by gketell

Weather.com says it is supposed to get up to 85 degrees this Saturday. Dress cool! And if you have a spare "shop fan" please bring it and we will keep an airflow going for comfort!

See you all Saturday!!
GK
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But everyone keeps telling me it's a "dry heat" so it won't be too bad, right? Don't tell me they're all lying to me and I moved out here under false pretenses! I really don't like to sweat! :)

I asked a friend in Fresno today if this was as hot as it got, and she told me it was. Was she just humoring me? I may have to go beat her up...
 
It's all relative. Right now we are having a "muggy" day and we have 32% humidity on the front porch. Which is dry when compared to 80%+ of my homeland in Hawaii but very very wet when compared to the 16% my father is experiencing right now in Aridzona.

Where to you hail from, Angie?

GK
 
Originally posted by JayDevin

Ang...get your boxing gloves on.....last year we had 3 days of OVER 110 degrees!!!
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Originally posted by gketell

It's all relative. Right now we are having a "muggy" day and we have 32% humidity on the front porch. Which is dry when compared to 80%+ of my homeland in Hawaii but very very wet when compared to the 16% my father is experiencing right now in Aridzona.

Where to you hail from, Angie?

GK
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Originally from Virginia, most recently moved here last Oct from West Virginia. So I'm used to humidity. There's about a three degree window of temps that make me happy to be outside, or in the shop. So if you guys could arrange for it to be within that window, I'd appreciate it... :)
 
Well, let us know what 3 degrees you want and we'll see what we can do. I'm sure we have some ice we can have you "wear" to cool you down if it is too hot. [}:)]

If you miss the humidity you can always stand in the fish-tank room. Nice and humid in there. Bonus: it smells like you are at the ocean.

GK
 
Hey Guys,
If it's not too late to RSVP, it's looking like I'll be able to join y'all on Saturday. My wife should be free to drive me up on Saturday. So if there is room for my wife and I to hang with y'all, I'll be seeing you after all. Greg, let me know if there is anything you would like us to bring.

Thanks!
 
Greg, Can I bring a buckeye burl Saturday We can use it as a demonstration as how to cut a burl Let me know! When share the wood.
and the blanks can then be used in the casting demo.

Bill Daniels ;)
 
Sure, happy to have more stuff to play with Saturday!

With the purported heat we will be having (they are now saying 87), everyone should bring lots of their favorite drinks. We have a wide variety here but if there is something special you like to imbibe, please do bring it.

GK
 
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I forgot to mention, last time we had everyone bring "their pens" to show off and we had many boxes of gorgeous pens. But with 26 people showing up I don't know if we will have enough flat surfaces to hold (26 x boxes) of pens. So this time, if you don't mind, please bring your favorite 2, or 3, or 4 pens to show off.

Thanks and see you Saturday!!
GK
 
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