jttheclockman
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Had a few minutes today to check the site before I go up to the hospital and as usual my mind wanders a bit and nostalgia sets in. I start thinking about past members here and some of the projects and ideas that were born right here on this forum. Thinking about some of the truely classy pens shown here. Thinking about some of the techniques that were developed over time here. Thinking about how this site has developed into what it is today and how along the way ideas were shared and documented. But also thinking how friendships have been developed over time just by sharing a simple little hobby of pen making.
It led me down the path of thinking of the simple questions of How and Why did you come to this site??? What made you take up this hobby which can be both expensive and also lucrative in various ways?? How did you wind up here reading this thread?? Also now that you are here has the hobby proven to be what you thought it might and has joining this forum ramped up your desires to continue and improve???
My little story goes something like this. I also was into woodworking and hobbies. I saw some pen turning being done at a woodworking show by our area turners club. Right away it peaked my interest and after talking shop one of the members mentioned this site. This was in 2004. I checked the site out but did not join right away. I followed it with interest and took notes. In 2005 I decided to join in because there were some questions being asked that I knew enough about that I wanted to share. The rest as they say is history. Have learned alot here and hopefully have been able to help also. I have seen the site evolve and have seen many talented people come through here. Many have moved on for various reasons. I have had to take some timeouts here myself but keep coming back because of this addiction. I am hoping with the influx with many new members this site will continue to grow and share.
So how about you?? Whats your story?? Thanks for sharing.
It led me down the path of thinking of the simple questions of How and Why did you come to this site??? What made you take up this hobby which can be both expensive and also lucrative in various ways?? How did you wind up here reading this thread?? Also now that you are here has the hobby proven to be what you thought it might and has joining this forum ramped up your desires to continue and improve???
My little story goes something like this. I also was into woodworking and hobbies. I saw some pen turning being done at a woodworking show by our area turners club. Right away it peaked my interest and after talking shop one of the members mentioned this site. This was in 2004. I checked the site out but did not join right away. I followed it with interest and took notes. In 2005 I decided to join in because there were some questions being asked that I knew enough about that I wanted to share. The rest as they say is history. Have learned alot here and hopefully have been able to help also. I have seen the site evolve and have seen many talented people come through here. Many have moved on for various reasons. I have had to take some timeouts here myself but keep coming back because of this addiction. I am hoping with the influx with many new members this site will continue to grow and share.
So how about you?? Whats your story?? Thanks for sharing.