Some of you know my wife Alice and I will soon be leaving NC for Oregon and the new adventures awaiting us in retirement. I want to thank the many members of NCWoodworker who have helped and supported me in my continuing journey to destroy our forests with no clear purpose. I've enjoyed the camaraderie, advice and encouragement and will take the lessons learned as I build my new "shop" in the basement of our new house. I've learned that wood, like children, should never be approached with impatience or the need to control. I've learned that health trumps all but love, and outfitting my shop with proper safety tools is the first priority. I've learned never to use power equipment more dangerous than a sander or a glue bottle after having a beer. And I've learned having pursuits outside of my job responsibilities was one of the wisest choices I ever made. I know that my leaving NC doesn't rescind my membership in this esteemed body and for that I'm thankful. I'm sure I'll drop in on occasion between protesting this or that or fighting forest fires, but for now I wish you all the best in woodworking and in life.
Postscript: I may have one last batch of odds and ends to offer for free. Stay tuned.
Postscript: I may have one last batch of odds and ends to offer for free. Stay tuned.