December meeting

ldubia · Nov 8, 2012

as it is coming close to December, we should probably start discussing [particulars on meeting info soon. Cindy had mentioned swapping ornaments for Christmas, a very cool idea. And the demo of the pepper mills is good too. I can't wait to see what the group decides to do and the menu, etc.

reefboy1 · Nov 8, 2012

Hi all,

This meeting is at Gregs on 15 Dec, right?

nava1uni · Nov 9, 2012

I think that is up to Greg.

gketell · Nov 9, 2012

Yes, Dec 15th at my house. The 15th is the only day that Angela and Jay can make it so I'm carving this one in "stone".

And Art is "Hosting"; I'm just the "venue" this time around. :biggrin:

ldubia · Nov 10, 2012

Sounds like fun. Glad I can make it.

nava1uni · Nov 10, 2012

I will be there. YEAH!

JayDevin · Nov 10, 2012

I will be bringing many things to sell some of my exotic woods, supplies, just about everything , bring money!

angboy · Nov 11, 2012

JayDevin said:
I will be bringing many things to sell some of my exotic woods, supplies, just about everything , bring money!

Why Jay? You're not getting out of turning are you?

turn4fun · Nov 11, 2012

Connie and I will be there.. Larry Rayher

ldubia · Nov 12, 2012

JayDevin said:
I will be bringing many things to sell some of my exotic woods, supplies, just about everything , bring money!

I'll bring what I can.

Sorry to hear you are getting out of it, Jay.

reefboy1 · Nov 17, 2012

Hi all,

Just a few more weekends until our 15th Dec meeting. At this point, our agenda looks like this:

- Peppermill Mill build discussion with Art and Larry. I'll bring some samples and describe my build process. Larry will describe his diagonal blank build process

- Holiday ornament show and tell and gift swap. Please bring 1 ornament that you've turned which will be put into the pool for the gift swap. Most likely we'll do a blind draw to see which ornament you go home with. Let me know your thoughts.

We'll figure out the potluck details as we get closer.

Thanks,
Art

nava1uni · Nov 18, 2012

It all sounds good to me. I am eager to learn more about peppermills.

ldubia · Nov 19, 2012

reefboy1 said:
Hi all,

- Holiday ornament show and tell and gift swap. Please bring 1 ornament that you've turned which will be put into the pool for the gift swap. Most likely we'll do a blind draw to see which ornament you go home with. Let me know your thoughts.

Thanks,
Art

Just wondering if we should wrap them and make it more of a surprise. Sort of a white elephant thing. could be fun. Just curious.

I am looking forward to seeing everyone again and learning more about pepper mills. I have four or five kits to do.

Fun, fun, fun.

darcisowers · Nov 20, 2012

I like the wrapped suggestion....

then the question is: do we do it true "white elephant" style and allow steals?

ldubia · Nov 20, 2012

darcisowers said:
I like the wrapped suggestion....

then the question is: do we do it true "white elephant" style and allow steals?

Hmmm...

Art, what say you?:biggrin:

reefboy1 · Nov 20, 2012

To be honest, I don't mind if they are wrapped but I don't prefer not to do white elephant. We'll do a blind draw for the gifts (to avoid hurt feelings).

I've still not sure what I'm going to do...

gketell · Nov 22, 2012

I agree with art. White elephant only really works with joke gifts too and I don't think we want to do that. Bring a wrapped ornament and we will draw numbers for pick order. But this way everyone gets a nice ornament.

nava1uni · Nov 25, 2012

I like this idea also.

ldubia · Nov 26, 2012

sounds like a winner to me! I guess I should get out and make one then. +;o)

reefboy1 · Dec 1, 2012

Hi all,

2 more weekends until our meeting. Let's update our headcount and get a list of what food folks are bringing.

I'll bring Chili.

I did a dry run on my Christmas decoration today, hopefully I'll be able to get a finished product on the second try (first one is definitely an early draft).

Thanks,

Art

ldubia · Dec 1, 2012

I have to finish the craft fair to get some time making the ornament. I am thinking macaroni salad.

We may have a new member coming by. I got a call from the BAWA president today saying he was interested in checking out the meeting. Not sure if he'll make it or not.

MartinPens · Dec 1, 2012

I've been following the thread. It looks like I may be moving to the Pleasanton area in June of 2013. Our family is coming up on Dec 19 to check out the area and get a feel for things. If all goes well, I look forward to joining everyone NEXT year! Cheers

nava1uni · Dec 2, 2012

MartinPens said:
I've been following the thread. It looks like I may be moving to the Pleasanton area in June of 2013. Our family is coming up on Dec 19 to check out the area and get a feel for things. If all goes well, I look forward to joining everyone NEXT year! Cheers

It would be great to have you come to our meetings. I hope that your visit in December gives you a good idea of the area. You might contact Greg since he lives in Pleasanton and has lots of good information.

MartinPens · Dec 2, 2012

Thanks Cindy!
Greg and I are chatting. It's going to be a quick trip, but hoping for the best. Have a great party!

kenlicciardello · Dec 2, 2012

I finally got my schedule cleared for that day, I will definitely be there. Can't wait, it's been way too long. I will bring a pot of chicken chili.

Martin, welcome. This is a great group. I really like your cigar illusion pens and look forward to seeing them.

Any other Fresno people want to carpool?

ldubia · Dec 3, 2012

Martin, welcome to our little slice of heaven. I look forward to meeting you and seeing the wonderful work you do.

nava1uni · Dec 3, 2012

I am thinking that I will bring lunch meat and cheese if people want to do sandwiches or sausages if that would be preferred. Let me know.

ldubia · Dec 3, 2012

Sausages would be a new one. I don't think we have done that yet. But both sound great.

reefboy1 · Dec 5, 2012

Sausages would be good

Ok Greg - you're going to have to show me how to sharpen this huge Skew. It's fun to use but I've ruined a few pieces in a millisecond with it.

Art

ldubia · Dec 6, 2012

Isn't that the other name for an unintentional spiral maker? Good luck with that thing. It works great when it works. Getting it to work is the key. Practice, practice, practice. I've been using mine a lot more lately. I still get the occasional fun whoopees but I'm getting closer everyday.

nava1uni · Dec 6, 2012

The larger the skew, the larger the sweet spot. I have learned that the trick is to utilize the sweet spot and it really makes a difference.

reefboy1 · Dec 6, 2012

Yeah, I've gotten good at using it make square things round but doing beading work is where I hose up.

I certainly need practice.

Art

nava1uni · Dec 7, 2012

Do we have a head count of how many are coming so I can figure out how much food to purchase?

reefboy1 · Dec 7, 2012

Looks like around 9 or 10 so far.

Art

nava1uni · Dec 8, 2012

anyone else. Let me know by next Friday.

darcisowers · Dec 8, 2012

Andy & I (and the girls) will be there. I'll bring something chocolate..... ;-)

We have an easy up too if we think it is needed.

gketell · Dec 9, 2012

I'll be there. I always have a variety of drinks but let me know if you have any other need to fill.

angboy · Dec 9, 2012

I'll be there. I won't really be able to bring anything that requires "making" since I'll be staying in my completely empty house in Clovis- literally an air mattress is about all I have there, but I can buy anything that's needed if anyone knows of anything?

avbill · Dec 9, 2012

let me chime in I'll be there What can I bring to the gathering?

gketell · Dec 9, 2012

Anyone wanna bring cornbread to go with the chili!

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