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Howdy from Deep East Texas
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mike Dillen Mar 21, 2011. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Greetings,I arrived here thru a link posted on Lumberjocks. That is a nice forum, just too big and fast moving for me. I prefer a smaller more intimate setting. I used to be a machinist (manual and…Continue
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JourneymanA-1 Jim replied to Silent Bob's discussion Howdy from Deep East Texas
"Greetings welcome aboard
Jim"
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Howdy from Deep East Texas
Greetings,I arrived here thru a link posted on Lumberjocks. That is a nice forum, just too big and fast moving for me. I prefer a smaller more intimate setting. I used to be a machinist (manual and CNC), buyer, and QA Manager but now I am a stay at home Bob. We used to live in Galveston, but after Ike we reevaluated our lives and what is important to us and moved to Deep East Texas. My Sweetheart is an RN in a Dialysis clinic and I take care of everything else. We bought a home needing some…See More
ApprenticeSilent Bob commented on John Morris's page Lumber Resources
"These are the ones I've used in Texas:
In Houston
http://houstonhardwoods.com/
In Mt. Enterprise
http://hardwoodbarn.com/"
ApprenticeSilent Bob replied to Dan Wyatt's discussion New ~ Old Guy
"Welcome Dan,
From a New-New guy to a New-Old Guy."
Master CarpenterBob Kloes replied to Silent Bob's discussion Howdy from Deep East Texas
"Hello the other Bob
2 years ago, lake Delavan washed away. Now its back in place. Glad you are in Texas. That is a state I have always wanted to visit. Guess that comes from watching "Lonesome Dove" too many times.
I agree about…"
ApprenticeSilent Bob replied to John Morris's discussion We Have Another New Affilliate!
"Butch,
If you click on the banner in the original post it takes you to http://www.cpojettools.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-jet-Site/default/Default-Start?ref=cj
Hope this helps.
Bob
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ApprenticeSilent Bob replied to Silent Bob's discussion Howdy from Deep East Texas
"Howdy Another Bob
I was born in Portage and lived in Delavan (actually, on Lake Delavan) till I was 12, then we moved to Richmond Illinois till the end of my Freshman year then I spent a year in Thousand Oaks California. I spent my Junior year in…"
Master CarpenterBob Kloes replied to Silent Bob's discussion Howdy from Deep East Texas
"Hello Bob from another Bob in Wisconsin. Sounds like you love Texas. Good for you. I was born and raised here and never hope to leave. Your weather sounds like something my wife would like. She is an RN also. You sound like a feloow with lots of…"
ApprenticeSilent Bob replied to Silent Bob's discussion Howdy from Deep East Texas
"Dragon1,
I don't know what SA was like when you lived there, but today it's a very diverse place that swings from world class points of intrest to the lowest of the low slums. I guess most large cities are like that, but given the chance I…"
ApprenticeSilent Bob replied to Silent Bob's discussion Howdy from Deep East Texas
"Gary,
I lived in Wisconsin till I joined the Army at 17. I was stationed at Fort Hood and have never left Texas since. Y'all can have all the cold and snow
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ApprenticeSilent Bob replied to Silent Bob's discussion Howdy from Deep East Texas
"Ron,
My son and my best friend worked on the machines and controlls but I never had the intrest. I started in a machine shop in the mid 70's on an NC, tape control only. No edits and could only search forward on the tape, not back
Ahhhh…"
ApprenticeSilent Bob replied to Silent Bob's discussion Howdy from Deep East Texas
"John,
You might not be too impressed with my welding skills/knowledge. Pretty much I just dabble in it. I won't weld anything that someone's life may depend on because it has a 50/50 chance of falling apart.
The 2 big factors for…"
Forum Hostdragon1 replied to Silent Bob's discussion Howdy from Deep East Texas
"Welcome Bob I'm from New Jersey!!! As a little kid i used to live in San Antonio!!! Good to see ya!!"
Site AdminJohn Moody replied to Silent Bob's discussion Howdy from Deep East Texas
"Welcome Bob, from North Alabama. y'all pull up a stool and set a spell with us. We are all home folk around here!"
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- Please describe your main woodworking interests.
- I guess my main intrest is DIY but I also like making things with my Craftman Compucarve.
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 11:34am on February 28, 2011,
Site AdminJohn Moody said… Welcome to The American Woodworker Bob. Glad you found us and have joined. We have many fine woodworkers all willing to help, share and learn along with you.
We look forward to seeing you on the forums.
- At 11:39am on February 27, 2011,
Forum Hostdragon1 said… Hey Silent Bob, Welcome!!!!!!
I'm Mike Dragon1, the Home Improvement Sentinel!!
Welcome to our group!!!!!! And don't stay Silent!!!! LOL!!
Ask or answer any question!! We're all here to help and learn!!
Looking forward to seeing you on the forums!!!!
- At 10:58am on February 27, 2011,
Master CarpenterRalph Allen Jones said… Hello Bob,
Welcome to the American woodworker ans we hope you continue coming back for there are a lot of good folks on here to help guide you through the different forums.
- At 10:25am on February 27, 2011,
Site AdminJohn Morris said… Welcome Bob! Great to have you aboard sir.
I am looking forward to your participation and sharing of projects and information. If you need any help around our site, just give me a holler.
See ya on the forum!
John
- At 4:30am on February 27, 2011,
Master CarpenterWayne Mahler said… Welcome Silent Bob
Check out the forums and jump in. I think you will find this site to be informative and all around great place to be. Welcome aboard.
Best Wishes
Wayne
- At 11:25pm on February 26, 2011,
Master CarpenterRichard McComas said… - Welcome Silent Bob! It's always nice to have a new member. Glad to have you here. We are looking forward to your input, questions and pictures. We like pictures.
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