Not strictly a new member.  Joined a while back, but never posted.  Originally from Texas (San Antonio) moved to Nashville 47 years ago this month.  Have been turning for a number of years, but not actively for the last 3 - did a house remodel and bunches of stuff got stored in my junkashoparage and could not get to my lathes.  Still can't.  But will retire soon, and will start turning again.  Didn't start with pens, but quickly turned quite a number of them.  Went to a penturners symposium (don't know if it was associated with the IAP) a couple of years ago.  Had a great time, met some great people, and bought more than I needed to.  But they have not seemed to be having the events anymore.  Have made two kitless pens and want to learn to make more outta some of my purdy wood stash.
				
			 
	 
 
		 
 
		 
 
		