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General Category => Brag Forum => Topic started by: Rapid Roger on September 01, 2015, 03:48:22 pm
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I don't often post in the brag section and, I'm not really bragging right now except that I GOT THE CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR THE GRANDKIDS DONE ALLREADY! ;D
A few weeks ago, Steve posted a pattern for a cordless reading lamp and I had just started to think about Christmas gifts SOOO, the trains did meet this time! ;D
I have 5 grandchildren (male and female) between the ages of 7 and 15 and they are all in school and have some reading to do from time to time and I'm sure could use a reading lamp in their rooms.
I made a few slight changes to the pattern that Steve posted (as I always do with other people's patterns) and it was a fairly simple, straight forward pattern but, making SIX of them got a bit boring and labor intensive with all the sanding.
Since the LED lights come in packages of three, it only made sense to go ahead and make six lamps. (I could always use one for myself ;) )
I used my signature "Old Growth Plywood" again! ::)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/rapidroger/My%20scroll%20patterns/IMG_1500_zpsajtl2mvd.jpg) (http://s193.photobucket.com/user/rapidroger/media/My%20scroll%20patterns/IMG_1500_zpsajtl2mvd.jpg.html)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/rapidroger/My%20scroll%20patterns/IMG_1498_zpsvx9stxq0.jpg) (http://s193.photobucket.com/user/rapidroger/media/My%20scroll%20patterns/IMG_1498_zpsvx9stxq0.jpg.html)
Y'all better get crackin, Santa time is only FOUR MONTHS AWAY! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Rog
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Nicely done Roger. They ought to really enjoy those. Thanks for sharing them with us.
DW
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Great job, very well done, will be a memorable gift :D :D :D
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Every time they turn on their lamp they will think of you. Great job.
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I'm glad the train did not leave the station and take the lamps away. They look great and will be very handy for the receivers.
Marg
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Very nice Roger. I know some people think solid woods are the only way to go, but I personally, like your application here. The different laminate colors really add to the lamps simple design. Cheers Brian
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Nice work Roger
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Thank you for all the nice replies everyone.
I suddenly woke up last night with a terrible thought!...... HOW THE HECK DO YOU WRAP SUCH AN AKWARD GIFT!?
Back to head scratching.
Guess I'll just put them in a bag or sack and hope for the best. ;D ;D ;D ;D
Rog
P.S. I usually wrap all my Christmas gifts in old newspaper pages. It is cheaper than gift wrap and EVERYONE knows that that gift is from Papa just by looking at it. ;)
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Very nice gifts Roger, too nice to wrap, love the newspaper idea..
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Great Job Roger, as usual. You are the man! Hope to see ya later this month at State fair time for a cup of coffee & some good conversation.
John S - GB Kansas
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Hey John!,
I was just thinking about you yesterday and wondered if you would be coming.
I almost emailed you and another guy here on the forum from Kansas to invite you over for coffee and conversation.
I'm not going to the fair ( or anyplace else for that matter) so feel free to walk in any time.
If you call, use my cell number as we deleted our home phone.
Rog
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Hey Roger, I will e-mail you later & apologized for not coming over for our annual visit.
John S
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Good job.... 4 months glad I got mine all done over a month ago
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Good job.... 4 months glad I got mine all done over a month ago
WELL OK THEN!! ;D 8)
Now what were the gifts and where are the pictures? ??? NPDH! (no pictures, didn't happen) ;)
Not that I doubt your word but, if you are going to post, add a photo or two please. ;D
Rog
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very nice job, and you should brag your work more often, it looks great....
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Gifts all wrapped and under the tree. :)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/rapidroger/IMG_1557_zpsz8abd4af.jpg) (http://s193.photobucket.com/user/rapidroger/media/IMG_1557_zpsz8abd4af.jpg.html)
(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z299/rapidroger/IMG_1558_zpsvdodkdlh.jpg) (http://s193.photobucket.com/user/rapidroger/media/IMG_1558_zpsvdodkdlh.jpg.html)
Rog