Had lunch with my daughter

[Terredax]

Although we had a very nice lunch with our daughter and son-in-law, and it's always great to see them, they gave me some great news.

I was unable to find the pen kits I really wanted on Black Friday, but I've been told that Santa has some on the way. Along with the pen kits, I will be getting some various materials and tools to go with them, but something I never expected... they ordered a brand new Jet lathe.
They found the catalogs/magazines that I've been circling items in and making notes as to my needs and wants. So, I might get to start making some pens by Christmas. Guess who will be getting my first two acceptable pens?

They wanted to surprise at Christmas, but they knew I was losing interest in my quest to make a pen, so they thought the news would cheer me up and keep my interest in making a pen. I was completely surprised to say the least and now I'm excited beyond words.

I'm sure I will have many questions for the experts.

 

[bobjackson]

Congrats. Great kids.

 

[stonepecker]

Be sure to post pictures of the present.
It is great when someone takes your interests to heart.

We will be looking for pictures.

 

[Jgrden]

:smile-big:Holy Smokes, congratulations !!!!

 

[Charlie_W]

Congrats John!
Looking forward to pics of the lathe and then some pens!

 

[Jim15]

That's awesome.

 

[TellicoTurning]

That's how I got into this addiction... I admired a bowl in an art gallery and mentioned to my wife that I thought it would be nice to be able to do things like that... no intention of any thing other than to admire the bowl... she called my son and said I wanted a lathe for Christmas... he brought a Ridgid from Home Depot and we made a pen in the garage that day... it was too fast to do bowl though... lowest speed was 750 rpm. I made a lot of pens on it though until he gave me his little Jet....

 

[Terredax]

Yes, they are great kids. I couldn't ask for better and I'm extremely proud of them.
It's supposed to be the parents that help the kids, but they have done for us much more than we deserve.

I will get some photos of the stuff when they bring it over. They didn't say if I would have to wait until Christmas, but either way, I have something to look forward to and will enjoy it knowing where it came from.

 

[flyitfast]

After you get those great gifts can I adopt them for next Christmas??
That is a great set of gifts from your kids. Mine have been generous over the years and my wife and I have been very greatful for the adults they became.
Merry Christmas to you and the blessings in your life.
Gordon

 

[dthayer]

That's awesome! I'm going to have to start circling things in catalogs and leave them lying around! :wink:

They sound like great kids. The best gifts are always the ones you didn't expect and it shows a lot of caring on the part of the kids to come up with something like that!

Merry Christmas and ENJOY!