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Daughters first child Cross !
« on: June 14, 2012, 12:53:27 pm »
Hi My Daughter had her first child last night (A Boy) at 11.33pm on the 13/06/2012 and he weighed in at a hefty 9lbs 5 1/2 oz Both are doing well and this is a cross i had prepared for him just to finish when i knew the details ! It is cut from 6.5 mm (1/4" ) birch ply and the backer is the same ! The date is the finest i have ever cut and i can tell you i was sweating a few times lol It is a surprise for them! I hope they like it ? All the best from a proud grandad  ;D ;D ;D Pete

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Re: Daughters first child Cross !
« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2012, 01:18:39 pm »
That's a beauty Pete! Something that your Daughter and Grandson will treasure for the rest of their lives!
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Re: Daughters first child Cross !
« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2012, 01:19:58 pm »
congrats on the new grandson.you did a beautiful job with the cross i'm sure your daughter and grandson will love it. thanks for sharing


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Re: Daughters first child Cross !
« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2012, 02:49:50 pm »
Congratulations To your Daughter, You've got to be very proud. The cross turned out beautiful, something he will treasure forever.
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Re: Daughters first child Cross !
« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2012, 02:59:51 pm »
Congratulations Grandpa Pete to you and your daughter. A fantastic job on the cross, they will love it.  :)
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Re: Daughters first child Cross !
« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2012, 04:27:44 pm »
You have done a brilliant job on the cross, he will treasure it . I remember making similar cross for first communion, and that had lots of nerve racking fine cuts too - makes you sweat a bit doesn't it lol
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Re: Daughters first child Cross !
« Reply #6 on: June 14, 2012, 07:00:43 pm »
Beautiful job, Grampa!!!

Now when do we get to meet the new addition?

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Re: Daughters first child Cross !
« Reply #7 on: June 14, 2012, 07:42:16 pm »
Excellent cross Pete.  I take it that this is a Sue May cross?  You did a great job on it.  Thanks for sharing it with us.

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Re: Daughters first child Cross !
« Reply #8 on: June 14, 2012, 08:08:30 pm »
All I can think of to say is Oh My Goodness! That is an awesome gift, one to be treasured all his life. You did a fantastic job. It looks like something you would order on line made by a machine. That date is so pristine and perfect. This is truly such a nice project. What kind of wood did you use? Also what size and type of blade did you use. Good work and you truly should be proud. Thanks for sharing.

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Re: Daughters first child Cross !
« Reply #9 on: June 14, 2012, 08:43:22 pm »
very nice cross, beautiful work

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« Reply #10 on: June 16, 2012, 03:14:32 am »
Once again thanks for your nice comments !  Appreciated

I showed them the back of it which just looks like a big plain cross and told them i was going to burn Connors details into the wood !! they were both smiling in approval and then i turned it round and both their jaws were just about touching the ground  in amazement and then my daughter started crying ;D ... What a wonderful moment ...Priceless ! just wish i had a video running , But the memory will live with me forever !

 GB This is Connor aged 1hr 3mins lol


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DW yes it is a Sue May cross ! I should have mentioned that ! think i was in a bit of a rush at the time lol

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Re: Daughters first child Cross !
« Reply #11 on: June 16, 2012, 04:40:07 am »
beautiful, both the cross and the grandson! congratulations!!!
love the cross, really amazing job, great pattern.

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Re: Daughters first child Cross !
« Reply #12 on: June 16, 2012, 09:05:07 am »
The work looks great, it will be a great gift.
CONGRATULATIONS FOR BEING A GRANDPA!!

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Re: Daughters first child Cross !
« Reply #13 on: June 16, 2012, 11:02:20 am »
My congratulations to the proud parents and to you on becoming  Grampa :)
The cross is a work to be treasured  and he will,its just beautifully cut Sir :) hats off to you!
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Re: Daughters first child Cross !
« Reply #14 on: June 19, 2012, 03:49:15 am »
Welcome to the world of the Grandfather! All the fun and no nappies!!!!
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