Quite Old, But New Again

[Grgramps]

I have been woodworking for about 8 years after retiring 13 years ago. My wife and I moved to Horse Shoe (Henderson County) less than 3 years ago in search of a better climate and a relaxed life style. Our last winter in Maryland was extreme with over 30" of snow in one storm and drifts to the top of the doors. (I still can't figure why we brought our snow thrower with us.) We found a house that suited us, but there was no woodshop. Our neighbor is a contractor, so he brought in his people and moved trees and earth to make a level spot for a shop. Yeah, we're in the mountains.
Now, all I do is woodworking and mow a little grass when it's warm enough for it to grow. I look forward to meeting some of the woodworkers in the area and sharing ideas with those on the internet.
Roy Hatch

 

[b4man]

Welcome Roy! Are the Mountains of NC any warmer than Maryland? Glad you moved to our State and joined our little club!

 

[Vanilla Gorilla]

you're a lucky man to have such capable people nearby! From one northerner to another (semi) northerner, welcome! I don't miss the snow either. What I wouldn't give to be in your situation to do nothing but mow grass and woodwork all day....sound like a great life! I think you'll enjoy yourself here, there's a really good group of people....just watch out for a creeping inexplicable urge to spend your last dime on new tools. It's contagious!

-Marco

 

[cskipper]

Welcome from another @#$@ yankee (who married a southerner) ! Enjoy the site!

 

[Canuck]

Welcome Roy!!!

I moved here from Canada, 22 years ago and ain't never regretted it!:-D :-D :-D I know how you are feelin' about the snow.:roll: Just keep that lawnmower tuned up. I think that I only put mine away for 2 months during the year. (You may want to trade in that snowblower for a good biscuit joiner or whatever. - BTW, I can recall moving several snow shovels and long johns with me. Think that I have only used the snow shovel twice in 22 years!:eusa_clap )

Glad to hear that your new shop is underway!:eusa_clap Please keep us posted with your progress. I am sure that you will enjoy hanging out with this bunch of talented NC woodworkers!

See ya,

Wayne

 

[DaveO]

Welcome Roy! It's good to have your here on the site and in the state. I look forward to your input in the forums.

Canuk - those snow shovels can come in handy cleaning up piles of wood shavng when you're to lazy to empty the DC while surfacing many BF of Oak. DAMHIKT

Dave

 

[Canuck]

Man DaveO!!! And here I hve been using broom and dustpan 'cause the only DC I have is the shopvac!:BangHead: Why didn't I think of that!!! Will have blow the sawdust off those rascals.:drunken_s

Wayne

 

[sapwood]

Thanks for joining us Roy! You'll find a bounty of warmth and shared info on NCWoodworker. Steve has provided an amazing environment for members and visitors.

Sapwood

 

[McRabbet]

Welcome to the site, Roy. First, I agree that moving out of the snow belts of the North is a very positive change -- I'm from Rochester, NY originally and don't miss the 120" of snow each year. Second, you are the second newbie today from the area -- a guy just joined who lives in Fletcher. I live in the NW side of Hendersonville and visited Steve D (Steve DeWeese) at his home in Horse Shoe this evening to pick up a freebie cabinet from a fellow member (Insomniac) in Hickory (part of the NCWW transfer system). We welcome you to the site and hope you'll share pictures of your upcoming shop with everyone (be sure to click on Other Links on the main menu bar and request a Photo Gallery) and some of your projects, too. Around here, "no pics, it didn't happen!"

And be sure to click on Member Control Panel and select Group Memberships -- then sign up for the Western NC Woodworkers Club Interest Group -- we are trying to get a club started in the area where we can meet and share ideas and projects and techniques. We'd love to have you join with us.

Rob

 

[Steve D]

Greetings from the sprawling metropolis of Horse Shoe! Which stop light do you live near? :lol: Welcome aboard and it's good to have another local join the fray. I'm striving for retirement but have a way to go yet. We'll have to get together sometime soon.

 

[skeeter]

Welcome to a great site with lots of very talented and helpful members!

 

[Inflatable Screen Door]

Howdy Neighbor:

I'm the guy in Fletcher that joined yesterday. That's awsome that you are building you own shop. Is it finished? Are you gonna do some of the construction yourself ? Any pics?

 

[JohnsonMBrandon]

Welcome to the group. Its a great area up there. I think you will find there are a lot of helful people on the board here. Enjoy!

 

[michaelgarner]

welcome friend, get pics of the building process,,,we love pics here. be blessed

 

[Ozzie-x]

Welcome Roy, you'll find this to be a very talented and friendly group to help you grow in your woodworking skills. Definetely join up in our WNC woodworkers group.
My Best
Randy

 

[clowman]

Welcome to the site. Sounds like you got it good! Wwing the days away..

 

[helmswatch]

Welcome Aboard Roy,

We too came from Yankeeland via Florida though...S-n-o-w....I vaguely remember something like that.

Welcome again and we are sure you will find this site to be the best.

Duke & Irene

 

[D L Ames]

Welcome to the site Roy. I am glad you elected to join us here at NCWW.

D L