New kid on the block

[fat olde elf]

Like Scott Smith I got here via the Forestry Forum. Celebreating 25 years in NC this year.......We are from Michigan but have lived in Alabama, Florida and Illinois. We moved to NC ON PURPOPSE, we could have gone anywhere, but we chose NC. My wife retired 7 years ago from Charlotte/Mecklenburg schools after a distinguished career as a Special ed teacher, Literacy Specialist, and spending her last 5 years helping establish Bright Beginnings, a nationally acclaimed pre-K program for needy children....
I am a long time Horticulturist, actually 3rd generation in the greenhouse industry. My last and most rewarding position was Hortitherapist in the mental health program at Brown Creek Correctional in Polkton. My inmates were chronically mentally ill felons. I had a great time getting my charges to plant and weed their own gardens and not hurt each other and especially me.I have always been a wood worker by desire and circumstance. I bought a Cooks MP32 band mill when I retired 6 years ago and love it. I do saw for others and everyone is hauling me free logs from all over. I saw all species, my favorite is ERC which I also carve and turn out custom signs and commission pieces.

We are just south of Stanfield and have 12 acres of mixed woods. Email me for directions for a visit...You are always welcome............

 

[DaveO]

Welcome Paul, from one Horticulturist to another. It's great to have you here. We always welcome another sawyer, we're very fond of wood :-D :-D I would love to see some pics of you operation and carvings/signs/woodworking projects.
See you around!!!

Dave

 

[dozer]

Paul Welcome to the site I am glad you found us. Sounds like you have a really special wife that has accomplished some great things. I look forward to seeing some of your work don't forget to post some pictures.

 

[Makinsawdust]

Welcome Paul! I like your elfing name. I usually refer to myself as the ole gray elf around Christmas time every year.

 

[Douglas Robinson]

Welcome Paul! I would love to see some of your carving and signs.

Doug

 

[scsmith42]

Hey Paul - great to see another FF member! I envy your history, and bet that you can tell some pretty interesting stories...

Scott

 

[jeff...]

Welcome Paul another sawmill dude :rolf:

 

[Partman]

Welcome to the site.:eusa_clap

 

[sapwood]

Welcome Paul!
We look forward to you contributions, queries, and ERC projects :mrgreen:
Hope you enjoy the site as much as I do!

Roger

 

[chris99z71]

Welcome Paul!
Our eyes always light up when we read "sawyer"! :lol:

 

[walnutjerry]

Welcome to the site Paul-------looking forward to your input. We are almost neighbors seeing as you are in Stanley and I in Rowan. Have family roots in Stanley as well, my grandmother was a Whitley and there is a bunch of those in Stanley!!

Jerry

 

[skeeter]

Hello Paul and welcome to the site. Great introduction. Looking forward to seeing some of your work.

 

[McRabbet]

Welcome to the site, Paul -- looking forward to seeing your sawmill and some of the fruits of your woodworking labors. You'll find lots of good folks here and you may get some business from that nice mill you have...

Rob