Thanks For all You Do, Douglas Robinson

[TracyP]

I wanted to post a proactive thank you to Doug for the hard work and long hours he puts into organizing the shop crawls. This coming weekend will be the third crawl that I am aware of. I attended the Charlotte Crawl and am looking forward to the crawl this weekend. Doug was presented with the friendship pen on the Charlotte crawl and for a good reason. The labor he puts into these projects is given by him without the expectations that he will receive anything in return, except to meet new and old friends for a day of woodworking fun. Please join me in posting the appropriate thank you and your favorite friendly smiley to show our appreciation to an exceptional friend to each and every one of us!:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap

 

[JimmyC]

Re: Thanks For all You Do Douglas Robinson

I think that I'll thank him when it's all over and it's proven that he did a good job.:rotflm: Seriously, as DaveO says " it's like trying to herd cats" and I have to agree. With all of the people that have backed out on him during this crawl it's amazing that it's still happening.

I tip my hat to you Doug.

 

[woodArtz]

Re: Thanks For all You Do Douglas Robinson

Fantastic job Doug!!! :icon_thum:eusa_clap:icon_thum:eusa_clap:icon_thum:eusa_clap:eusa_danc:icon_thum:eusa_clap:notworthy:

 

[Bas]

Re: Thanks For all You Do Douglas Robinson

...without the expectations that he will receive anything in return...

What? You mean you guys didn't have to pay $15 to attend the shop crawl? Doug - we need to have a little talk tomorrow! :rolf:

I agree, organizing a shop crawl has got to be a major headache. I wouldn't call it herding cats, more like nailing jello to the wall! So yes, let me join Tracy in saying THANK YOU :notworthy::notworthy:

That reminds me, I have a few boxes to spray. Can we do the crawl next week instead?

 

[DaveO]

HooRa Doug, you got almost all the cats in line this time. I am really looking forward to this Saturday. Nothing better than good fellowship with good fokss.
Dave

 

[Rob]

Thanks Doug, I'm really looking forward to tomorrow.

 

[scsmith42]

Tracy - very well stated!

Doug YOU DA MAN! Thanks for all of the hard work and efforts that you put forth. It really adds a great dimensions to NCWoodworker!

Scott

 

[ScottM]

Doug you are truly the best.

 

[froglips]

This'll be my second Doug-a-polliza, and I couldn't be more excited about it.

My hat's off to ya Doug. The charolette crawl was smooth as a hand scraped piece of birds eye maple.

As a herded cat, i say meow!

Thanks to you Doug!!!

Jim

 

[farmerbw]

Doug, great work and thanks a bunch bro. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

I'm really excited and looking forward to tomorrow, even though it does mean getting up a little earlier than usual on my day off! :gar-La;

Brian.

 

[PeteQuad]

:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap

Thanks Doug!

 

[Canuck]

Thanks a bunch, Doug!!

Man you are really good at this!

I know it must be somewhat frustrating at times organizing something like this. I am also sure that you are a busy man as it is what with family, work, home maintenance etc, etc. and this one more effort must be pushing the envelope!:BangHead:

You know that is very much appreciated by a whole bunch of folks!:icon_thum:icon_thum

Thanks again!

Wayne

 

[SteveColes]

Yes, I do too want thank Doug and in appreciation, he will be getting a bunch site organizing tasks at Sunday's Board meeting:rotflm::rotflm:

Please remember my major management philosphy, "No Good Deed goes Unpunished" and the ever popular,"A job well done is rewarded by assignment of more jobs":swoon::swoon::swoon:

 

[Glennbear]

Thanks Doug, I too look forward to tomorrow. Your patience and organizing ability are amazing :eusa_clap

 

[PurpleThumb]

I've never been able to attend but one can always hope for the future. Thanks Doug, at least I've enjoyed reading about them and seeing the pictures.

 

[TracyP]

I've never been able to attend but one can always hope for the future. Thanks Doug, at least I've enjoyed reading about them and seeing the pictures.

Doug, could this be a stealth hint? Western NC shop crawl:dontknow::widea:

 

[Douglas Robinson]

Thanks for the kind words everyone. This has been the most complicated crawl so far. Here's hoping it goes well. Please remember to bring long pants, boots and eye and ear protection to Scott's sawmill.

Tracy with fall here I think three is enough crawls for 2008. We'll see what next year brings. Western NC...:help::dontknow::icon_scra:eusa_thin:confused_:XXfridge:

Doug

 

[McRabbet]

I'm looking forward to the shop crawl tomorrow and think all of us owe a great deal of gratitude to Doug for his efforts in being the Ring Master of these great visits. I think it is a tribute to his efforts that folks are coming from Charlotte, Sanford, and even the coast (Trent Mason) and mountains (Me) of NC to participate. Doug, thanks for all you've done ... so far -- I agree with Steve that many of us need to work harder to make the incredible website even better. Part of my goal here this weekend is to gain some insight on what works well with special events like the shop crawls and to take that knowledge back to the mountains and organize some in that area. And Purple Thumb will get his wish (but his shop will be on the first one!)

 

[TracyP]

Thanks for the kind words everyone. This has been the most complicated crawl so far. Here's hoping it goes well. Please remember to bring long pants, boots and eye and ear protection to Scott's sawmill.

Tracy with fall here I think three is enough crawls for 2008. We'll see what next year brings. Western NC...:help::dontknow::icon_scra:eusa_thin:confused_:XXfridge:

Doug

Doug, you have done a great job organizing our fun. Your lunch, and ccasion1 are on me tomorrow, please, I insist. I started this thread to thank you, and I want to end the 2008 Crawl Season with a sincere thank you from ncww.(do we have a new season):dontknow:. Please accept our thanks for your hard work and diligence. You are DA MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Douglas Robinson]

Rob:

"Part of my goal here this weekend is to gain some insight on what works well with special events like the shop crawls and to take that knowledge back to the mountains and organize some in that area."

Lets talk tomorrow, I can work with you to put one together,

Tracy: Thanks I am a cheap date, I eat relatively healthy food and diet soda (no alcohol :no

Doug