Bowls with a story

[fiferb]

My mothers family lived in an old farm home in Northern Indiana for nearly 100 years. Originally purchased by my grandfather who worked at a dairy. A couple of years ago the youngest of her brothers sold the house. Before they closed I was able to get a branch from an old cedar tree in the yard. I made these bowls, one for each of the 7 siblings (6 aunts and uncles plus my mother). This will be a surprise to all except the one uncle that asked me to do this. These are not the eastern red cedar but they are definitely some type of cedar.

And since I know everyone likes to look at the bottom.

Thanks for looking. Any and all comments appreciated.

 

[JimGo]

Those look GREAT Bruce! Excellent job all around, and I'm sure they'll be treasured.

 

[AFTim]

Those are awesome (to steal a line from NASCAR). Especially great is the finish

 

[GaryMGg]

Bruce,
That's way too cool. Wonderful thing to do.
Gary

 

[TBone]

Those look great Bruce. I really like the story behind them, great idea. []

 

[GoodTurns]

Great looking bowls, great idea (and everyone likes to see a nice bottom as well!![][])

 

[polarbear1]

Great Idea -- bowls look great