formariz 11,987 #1 Posted February 6, 2022 Doing what I love surrounded by objects from generations of influential individuals and sipping some exquisite stuff. 6 8 1 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,545 #2 Posted February 6, 2022 Every cloud has a silver lining. Sometimes the whole cloud is the silver... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,131 #3 Posted February 6, 2022 A project like that, Better not sip TOO MUCH! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,372 #4 Posted February 6, 2022 As long as you're enjoying yourself That's what it's all about when you're retired 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,545 #5 Posted February 6, 2022 2 minutes ago, rjg854 said: As long as you're enjoying yourself That's what it's all about when you're ALIVE I was 42 very aged years old before I realized life is about being truly happy and content. The last several years of my life have absolutely been the best. 10 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh500special 2,184 #6 Posted February 6, 2022 It’s already amazing. And you’re not even finished yet. I’m pretty sure I couldn’t even draw the pencil lines on there. And it’s thicker at the bottom than at the top! Just getting to the stage where you could start carving must have taken a ton of effort. I suspect your arms got a workout in the process… I really think your vocation did a great job when it picked you. Steve 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,708 #7 Posted February 6, 2022 @formariz You my friend, are a true artist! Your work is absolutely incredible. I certainly hope that you have someone to pass your talent and knowledge onto. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #8 Posted February 6, 2022 I've never been really interested in woodwork, Doing it that is. But I totally appreciate and admire your skill and craftmanship, Cas. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,545 #9 Posted February 7, 2022 (edited) ... I had a couple pictures here. Didn't mean to put them in this thread. I'm going to blame my phone because I don't do phone good... Edited February 8, 2022 by ebinmaine 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,823 #10 Posted February 7, 2022 On 2/6/2022 at 7:19 AM, ebinmaine said: last several years of my life have absolutely been the best. I could say the same thing but then again when did you join here?!??! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,545 #11 Posted February 7, 2022 13 minutes ago, WHX?? said: I could say the same thing but then again when did you join here?!??! Ain't no coincidence bub. I've met a lot of great people here. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #12 Posted February 7, 2022 On 2/6/2022 at 7:39 AM, squonk said: A project like that, Better not sip TOO MUCH! The" sipping" many times works as a bit of a "time out" allowing one to think and many times working difficulties out.It is usually followed by an espresso neutralizing some unwanted effects. I think. "Sure" says the other half, " you can convince yourself of anything convenient" 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #13 Posted February 7, 2022 (edited) On 2/6/2022 at 9:42 AM, wh500special said: It’s already amazing. And you’re not even finished yet. I’m pretty sure I couldn’t even draw the pencil lines on there. And it’s thicker at the bottom than at the top! Just getting to the stage where you could start carving must have taken a ton of effort. I suspect your arms got a workout in the process… I really think your vocation did a great job when it picked you. Steve Thank you for the kind words @wh500special@c-series don@Stormin. Just continuing what was passed on to me.None of it would have been possible without the ones that instructed, influenced, and inspire me every day. Edited February 7, 2022 by formariz 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EB-80/8inPA 1,645 #14 Posted February 7, 2022 (edited) On 2/6/2022 at 8:19 AM, ebinmaine said: The last several years of my life have absolutely been the best. Well those years would coincide with the period of time in which you’ve been working on Colossus, yes? It’s the tractor of happiness! Now I think I understand why you wouldn’t be in a rush to finish it. Edited February 7, 2022 by EB-80/8inPA 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,545 #15 Posted February 8, 2022 39 minutes ago, EB-80/8inPA said: those years The man does have a point! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EB-80/8inPA 1,645 #16 Posted February 8, 2022 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: The man does have a point! You’re a good natured old sod, I must say. Cheers! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,372 #17 Posted February 8, 2022 13 hours ago, EB-80/8inPA said: Well those years would coincide with the period of time in which you’ve been working on Colossus, yes? It’s the tractor of happiness! Now I think I understand why you wouldn’t be in a rush to finish it. It may be that it's a retirement present to himself 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,545 #18 Posted February 8, 2022 1 hour ago, rjg854 said: It may be that it's a retirement present to himself A reasonable answer. Given consideration that I don't intend to retire for at least 18 to 20 years I'd really like to have this thing done before then. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,823 #19 Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: like to have this thing done before then ... yah right..... quit messin around then and Confucius say .... never miss an opportunity to bust EB stones.... Edited February 8, 2022 by WHX?? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,545 #20 Posted February 8, 2022 10 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Confucius say .... never miss an opportunity to bust EB stones.... Literally just busted laughing out loud.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EB-80/8inPA 1,645 #21 Posted February 9, 2022 (edited) 11 hours ago, rjg854 said: Edited February 9, 2022 by EB-80/8inPA Shucks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kpinnc 12,065 #22 Posted February 10, 2022 Formariz, your work is exceptional. I'm truly in awe of your craftsmanship. Well done sir! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
