Steve Goods e-mail today 8-22-11

[Chachi]

This goes out to Steve, I'm sure I speak for most if not all of the Forum with this.
  We are all aware of How hard you work and the long hours that you put into this forum and blog for all of us, in your E-mail today you had explained how you needed to walk away from the hobby and I for one agree with you, you need to walk away from time to time you yourself put so much thought into the patterns that you send out to us each day via e-mail or blog, now I am not a pattern maker I fiddle around with some programs now and again but i'm just at the very tip of all that you pattern makers do for us.
  Coming up with a new Pattern everysingle day can not be easy I mean I look at something and say oh I could make that into a pattern but then I don't have to worry about the copyright laws and all trademark concerns like you need to.
  We all know just as well you need to spend time with the family on and off the computer since we both are your familys those ones are much more important in our eyes.
  In short we say if you need a week or two away I 'm sure we can do without your patterns for that amount of time and don't worry about the forum Russ and the rest of us got the forum covered.

   Even though it is just a hobby we are all like a family and sometimes you just need some time away from them and the worse thing you could ever do is get burned out on the hobby you love to do so much.


Now for the reason I am putting this here and not sending it to Steve himself is because I know he comes here and I thought it would be nice for all of us to add something here for him to read... or just click the like button over there -------->  [LIKE]  However I do think it is broken lol.....

[HWPlmbr1]

HERE! HERE!! I quite agree with Chachi, not much I can add to that but my thanks and appreciation to you also Steve.
Here's lifting a cold kool aid to ya!! 

[Crabbyboater]

And I'm another in full agreement.  Have to have a balance of work, family, etc. to enjoy our lives so expect that of you.  Love the site and your patterns, Steve.  Thanks much!

[SheGold]

Steve please know you need to take time for you... We understand and will look forward to your return.. In the mean time rest, don't think of scrolling for a bit,, recharge those creative batteries.. We all love and appreciate all that you do for us.. Not just patterns and blog and all but you just being a friend and making us a family.. Go rest and clear your mind.. Don't worry about us we'll be here when you return... Huggles to you and God bless... Sheila in Tx

[GrayBeard]

And for heaven's sake do something fun with the lady in  your life!

She deserves to have your 'undivided' attention much more than we....

~~~GB~~~

[Judy Hunter]

Steve, your forum and the "family" is such a big part of my life. A very humble thank you.

[Joleet]

Steve....You were the main reason I entered this great hobby, you made it appear sooo enjoyable, and how right you were.  Take lots of time off so that you can get that good feeling back.  We all appreciate you and what you do...Ron

[dgman]

It's an amazing little family you have created here Steve!

[BilltheDiver]

This forum is the most often checked site on the net in my daily routines.  Every time I meet a scroller or find out that someone on LumberJocks or at our woodworking guild is getting into scrolling I refer them to this forum and Steves site as the most valuable resource for scrollers available.  Keep it up, but please don't burn yourself out!  We need you too much.

[golfman]

Without this website the free patterns and all the help from this family I would never have enjoyed such a great hobby. Thank you Steve      Tom

[jimbo]

I agree with everything that has been said Thanks Steve
Jimbo

[campasano]

I agree with everything that was mentioned and I  understand the stress you undertake day in and day out to make this the best site around. I love your free patterns and I have cut many of them. Thank you so very much. Steve please take as much time off as you need as we know you deserve it. Enjoy life with your wife as she needs your time and attention. Come back to us when you are fully rested both physically and mentally. May God Bless you for all that you do for the Scroll Saw Community

Mike

[Gabby]

OK Steve you slacker, that's enough! Get back to work. The grind stone is spinning so get your nose to it!!  LMBO 

Aw heck take all the time you need, can't have you wearing out now can we?

We'll be here to bug you when you get back.
Love what you've done for the hobby and all your FRIENDS here in the forum.
Remember we can pick our friends but we can't pick our relatives. There is more to that line but I shall desist.
Thanks again Steve,
Gabby
Non Iligitimus Carborundum.

[Mainewoods]

Take whatever time you need Steve!  It'd take me five years to cut all the patterns you've made available so far, so if you want to come back in 5 years and pick up there, so be it!

Thanks for everything you do!!

[wombatie]

I agree with all of the other comments.  We all have to stop and smell the roses sometimes because if we don't we will be helping to fertilise them.  Take as long as you need Steve and get to know your family again, and turn off your computer.

Marg