Blaughn

Bahahaha!

Welcome to the Village,  Jack.  Like you I am retired.  The only downside to being retired is you never get any days off.  
Bruce

Duke, you have a way with wood like no other!

Thank you Blaughn!

You are the best!

Thank you sir !

Oh they are gorgeous Bruce.  Here  is my boy, Finnegan...
Rob

I have 2 choclate labs, in fact they are sisters same liter, they were alot of work at first, but each one has there own personnaly, they almost 7 now, our 3rd time of having labs, labs are a great dog, RJ

He looks appropriately penitent!  LOL  My one regret in life is that we didn't start owning Labs until I was 52.  My yellow (Murphy) and black (Jake) have been the most outstanding dogs ever.  Superb companion dogs and superb hunting dogs.  All in all, I am in love with the breed!

I finished the birthday gifts for my daughter-in-law and son-in-law.  These were a total surprise to both of them and the expressions on their faces were a gift to me.  What a blessing it is to be able to pour your time into a gift that really matter.
Both of these were done in cherry with Watco oil followed by wipe-on poly.  The Police plaque finish gave me all kinds of problems and required significant sanding to even out the finish before the final two finish coats.  I think I have finally figured out how to work with this finish but I need to reserve that claim for the next plaque. 
 
Bruce

When the recipient is blown away by their gift it makes everything we do worthwhile.  Excellent work on both Bruce, well done.
Marg

I finished the birthday gifts for my daughter-in-law and son-in-law.  These were a total surprise to both of them and the expressions on their faces were a gift to me.  What a blessing it is to be able to pour your time into a gift that really matter.
Both of these were done in cherry with Watco oil followed by wipe-on poly.  The Police plaque finish gave me all kinds of problems and required significant sanding to even out the finish before the final two finish coats.  I think I have finally figured out how to work with this finish but I need to reserve that claim for the next plaque. 
 
Bruce

Nicely done!

I finished the birthday gifts for my daughter-in-law and son-in-law.  These were a total surprise to both of them and the expressions on their faces were a gift to me.  What a blessing it is to be able to pour your time into a gift that really matter.
Both of these were done in cherry with Watco oil followed by wipe-on poly.  The Police plaque finish gave me all kinds of problems and required significant sanding to even out the finish before the final two finish coats.  I think I have finally figured out how to work with this finish but I need to reserve that claim for the next plaque. 
 
Bruce

I love it.  Beautiful wood and clean cutting.  What are you using for a finish?

I like your work Bruce, Well finished too! Thank you for letting us see,
Bob 

Good job

I finished the birthday gifts for my daughter-in-law and son-in-law.  These were a total surprise to both of them and the expressions on their faces were a gift to me.  What a blessing it is to be able to pour your time into a gift that really matter.
Both of these were done in cherry with Watco oil followed by wipe-on poly.  The Police plaque finish gave me all kinds of problems and required significant sanding to even out the finish before the final two finish coats.  I think I have finally figured out how to work with this finish but I need to reserve that claim for the next plaque. 
 
Bruce

Very nice!

Great Job!

Welcome to the Village, Eric!
Bruce
Minneapolis

Welcome to the Village, Jean-Claude.
Bruce
Minneapolis

Welcome to the Village, Dean.
Bruce
Minneapolis
 

Great job !..

That came out great, looks super.
jim    penquin