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Old 08-24-2009, 02:32 PM   #1
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Default It would not have been possible!

Without the help of all of my FRIENDS on this site!

For those that missed my post asking for help
http://www.penturners.org/forum/showthread.php?t=49272
The response has been overwhelming and thanks to everyone here are a couple of pictures of the completed shop and the first class of Wranglers (what we call our clients) I am just a volunteer but they are part of my life and I am so blessed to have found this site and for everyone who has opened their hearts and wallets to this cause.
PLEASE THIS IS NOT ANOTHER SOLICITATION FOR ANYTHING!

I just wanted everyone to see what their gifts have done for us.

Thank you all!
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Old 08-24-2009, 02:44 PM   #2
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Dion
I am glad that you have gotten everything set up and running.You sure cleaned that old drill press up hope it drills many pen blanks for the wranglers. Robert
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Old 08-24-2009, 02:58 PM   #3
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Thanks for the pics Dion. Looks great to me, so nice and clean. Now for some finished product.
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Old 08-24-2009, 03:17 PM   #4
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I am glad I could help and please let me know if you need more items.
I am going to frame the letter & photo you have sent as a thank you.
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Old 08-24-2009, 03:23 PM   #5
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Let us see some of the finnished work when you are ready.
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Old 08-24-2009, 03:40 PM   #6
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Great job Dion. Thanks for the card. It really hit the heart. I like that shop. Very clean and spacious! nothing like what Im used too. lol
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Old 08-24-2009, 03:55 PM   #7
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Great job Dion. Thanks for the card. It really hit the heart. I like that shop. Very clean and spacious! nothing like what Im used too. lol
Yeah me either this shop is AIR CONDITIONED! I keep telling my wife I need to go over to the "shop"
Believe me what they have is way better than what I have at home and they will keep it clean!...
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Old 08-24-2009, 04:00 PM   #8
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Way to go John, Richie, Tanner, Dennis, Jimmy, Cindy, Stewart, Annie, Dennis, Robert, Jeffrey, Derek, Wendy, Brian, Alex, Kaylyn, Heather, Roy, Stephen, Pam, Brooke, Jodi, Mark, Bradan, Kristen, David, Susan, Linda and James. Thanks for the picture and hope you make lots of sawdust!!
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Old 08-24-2009, 04:34 PM   #9
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Dion,
What you are doing is fantastic!!
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Old 08-24-2009, 07:11 PM   #10
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Dion,
What you are doing is fantastic!!
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I'm gonna frame my letter too.

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