Stop the Applause, I'm Not Going Anywhere

[WoodWrangler]

Howdy fellow woodworkers! Just want to place my first posting here to introduce myself. I hope to learn and share here.

In short ... I'm a relatively new woodworker living in Charlotte. About 2 years ago I picked up a woodworking book at Barnes & Noble and read it front to back. By the time I was a quarter the way through it I had more/less decided this was going to be my new lifetime hobby. You see I work for a software company and am on a computer every day, all day ... and in that kind of environment I needed a release that doesn't involve a screen. Woodworking reminded me of "Wood Shop" class in high school and the great feelings and memories that brings back ... so I said, "all in" (yes, I play poker too). Before the month was over I had dropped a small fortune at Woodcraft buying only the "essentials" ... okay, everything I put my hand on practically. So, now I'm here ... an amateur hobby woodworking reading every magazine, book and website I can get my eyes on in hopes of one day being that "master craftsman".

I've started my "hobby" (obsession?) with furniture. Initially outside furniture, but more recently stuff for inside. My wife and I have our first child expected in late May, so I took upon the challange of building the Crib and Changing Table (the second still in progress).

Hope that gives you a good intro ... looking forward to being an active member here!

 

[NCPete]

Welcome to the forum Jeremy. That is a great introduction. You should be warned, or perhaps are already aware, that without pics, nothing happened/was built/born/ or whatever. You can click on 'other links' in the upper right to request a photo album, so your proof can be permanently stored here.

 

[erasmussen]

Thats a great intro,
Welcome, you'll enjoy it here.

 

[DaveO]

Jeremy welcome to the site. Thanks for the introduction. I would love to see some of your work and the "necessities" that you just had to have from Woodcraft. Like Pete said, a photo album is the next step. Please let us participate in your next project, and CONGRATULATIONS on the soon to arrive little one. Don't be a stranger, and I look forward to seeing you around.
Dave

 

[NCPete]

Don't be a stranger,...

CAN'T be much stranger than any of the rest of us. :slap:

 

[D L Ames]

Jeremy, welcome to NCWW and thanks for that great intro. It sounds like you got bit by the sawdust bug pretty good. I look forward to hearing from you and seeing some pix of your work. Congrats to you and the LOYL on the upcoming birth of your future shop assistant.:icon_thum

D L

 

[cskipper]

Welcome aboard! Great intro. Sounds like you fit in really well. Please do share your purchase and projects (pictures and description). It seems that the highly contagious Woodguy disease has struck another - without direct exposure (do we need to contact the CDC? :lol: )!

 

[4yanks]

That's a familiar story, lol! Hope you'll share your experiences with us.

 

[Steve D]

Welcome and congratulations on the little one. Post some pics and jump in with questions and advice anytime.

 

[michaelgarner]

welcome,,this is a great place

 

[JohnsonMBrandon]

Welcome to the site. You'll have fun here!

 

[Travis Porter]

Nice intro. Woodworking is my get away from work as well and it does work for me.

Welcome aboard!

 

[Ray Martin]

Hi Jeremy,

Welcome to the NCWW. From your intro, it sounds as if cskipper is correct... you have been struck with woodguy disease. I agree that woodworking is a great place to be when you need to get away from work. I'm in IT stuff too; I've been working for IBM for a long time. Building homes and woodworking is how I get to the other side of the brain.

Welcome

Ray

 

[McRabbet]

Welcome, Jeremy. It is good to have another enthusiastic woodwoorker join our ranks -- we have lots of fun sharing information and pics of our shops and projects -- while we accept your great introduction, you must realize tha "no pics, it didn't happen!", so get that Photo Gallery Request in to prove your great points!

Rob

 

[hpetty]

Welcome from another Mecklenburg County WWer.

Where are the pictures? I'm surprised someone hasn't politely pointed out the forum "rule" of: No pictures, didn't happen :lol: :lol:

Good to have you aboard, you'll find a wealth of knowledge and opinions here and a VERY friendly and helpful environment.

In what part of the County do you live? There are several Charlotte area members around. I'm up north near Mountain Island.

 

[sapwood]

:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap

Still applauding, just in case :mrgreen:

Sounds like you have all the essentials for NCWWer. Look forward to your posts.

Sapwood

 

[Sweetgum]

Welcome aboard!!

I'm an ex Meck county now Union County (love the new property taxes) resident and LOVE my commute to uptown Charlotte every day!!:BangHead: :eusa_liar

Since you like poker, there is an outfit near the Matthews Woodcraft (PokerTek) that recently went public (PTEK) that has an interesting new automated poker table (maybe you could buy one and host a tourney)? :eusa_whis

Glad to have you Jeremy!!

 

[lwhughes149]

Welcome Jereme, you couldn't have picked a better place to learn and have a good time as well. Look forward to seeing your projects and congratulations also on the upcoming birth.

 

[skeeter]

Thanks for the nice intro. Yep, sounds like the ole woodworkers disease. Nothing to do but make sawdust every chance you get! Anyway, hello from the coast.

Remember, its not a car garage, its a woodshop!!!!

 

[BBF]

Great Intro. Welcome to the sight. I haven't been here long and have already learned alot and feel very comfortable. A Lot of Great Members and Information and everyone is always willing to help.