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Title: I'm just the new guy
Post by: knottywoodcrafts on September 09, 2011, 08:04:57 pm
 ;D
Hello everyone,

To start this post off I must say that working with wood has been a long time hobby of mine and I wish that I had kept a portfolio of all the stuff that I have made over the years including the things that turned into firewood. 

I just lost my job today so I am a little upset.  It really could be a blessing in disguise.  I have been wanting to launch a small wood craft business and work has always been something of an interference, not any more.  I can make patterns, convert files to DXF and a few other odds and ends that I won't get into at the moment.  I really take pride in the work that I do, because I know that people work hard for their money, so I keep that in mind each and every time I produce a product or design for someone.

I also enjoy helping people...I learned through some good friends that if you help those in need and have a kind and glad heart in doing so, you are repaid ten fold.

Just as it says on the subject line, I'm just the new guy.  My brain is always thinking of new ideas but sometimes I don't always spell out in detail what I am looking for.

We have but one life to live and the best way to life it is making new friends, sharing our dreams and our ideas and making this world a better place to live.  I hope that I have not taken up too much of your time.  I wrote a three hour speech but decided to write from the heart.  Cheers!
 


   
Title: Re: I'm just the new guy
Post by: dgman on September 09, 2011, 08:40:55 pm
Well Tracy, I feel for you, I lost my job five months ago. I too am trying to make a business in woodworking but it is slow going. Hopefully things will get better for both of us.
welcome to the forum!
Title: Re: I'm just the new guy
Post by: Russ C on September 09, 2011, 09:05:58 pm
Hi I'm Russ from Florida. Welcome to the Scrollsaw Forum. Jump in and let the sawdust fly.  :)
Title: Re: I'm just the new guy
Post by: Mainewoods on September 09, 2011, 09:36:09 pm
Welcome Tracy!  You are among friends here!  Sorry to hear about the job loss.  It's getting harder and harder for everyone who "works" for a living.  I haven't lost my job, but my wife's hours have been cut back to less than 10 a week, so we're struggling! ::)

Glad to have you here!

Mainewoods
Title: Re: I'm just the new guy
Post by: wombatie on September 10, 2011, 02:47:31 am
Welcome I'm Marg from Australia.  Sorry to hear about your job but hope it is the beginning of something special for you.

Marg
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Post by: tux_linux on September 10, 2011, 07:08:38 am
Welcome! You'll learn about the patterns, that's not such a big deal as thought first.

Torsten from Munich, Germany
Title: Re: I'm just the new guy
Post by: newfie on September 10, 2011, 08:40:45 am
welcome Tracy,sorry to hear you lost your job.
Title: Re: I'm just the new guy
Post by: julief on September 10, 2011, 08:46:46 am
Welcome Tracy.  I am a firm believer that things happen for a reason.  Your job loss is truly an opportunity to do what you were meant to do.  Do what you love and love what you do.  Best of luck on your endeavor.  Glad to have you on the forum.  I'm Julie from Texas.
Title: Re: I'm just the new guy
Post by: beginner on September 10, 2011, 09:23:31 am
Welcome to the group
Title: Re: I'm just the new guy
Post by: glenn wouters on September 10, 2011, 03:27:05 pm
Welcome Tracy.
Sorry to hear about your job, but there's always sunshine after the rain.
Join in and have fun.

Greetings Glenn
Title: Re: I'm just the new guy
Post by: geneVG on September 10, 2011, 11:55:54 pm
Welcome from Iowa, I'm Gene.

gene
Title: Re: I'm just the new guy
Post by: aubec on September 11, 2011, 04:46:42 am
Welcome to the forum. aubec
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Post by: SheGold on September 11, 2011, 06:12:14 am
Big Texas welcome... I'm Sheila and glad you joined us...
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Post by: BilltheDiver on September 12, 2011, 11:02:08 pm
Welcome Tracy and let's hope that when one door closes another opens.  Usually seems to work out that way even if it does entail some trials and tribulations.  Glad to have you here!
Title: Re: I'm just the new guy
Post by: cameronj on September 13, 2011, 12:40:21 pm
Welcome Tracy....keep looking up, things will get better.  Sorry about the job loss.  I'm Jim from London, Ontario.
Title: Re: I'm just the new guy
Post by: jimbo on September 14, 2011, 10:09:29 pm
Welcome from NZ
Jimbo