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Hi guys!! Well I just sighned up for my first traveling academy, it's gonna be in Bakersfield in may, can't wait I'm really excited about going!! I'm gonna go to all three, (I hope gas prices have dropped by then) It's about a 150 mile round trip(per day) for me. But It will be well worth it!!:D

Happy Woodworking and God Bless!!

Curly...

I think I'd rent a motel 6 and stay over. Actually, I'd take the camper and park at the academy location.

Hi Curly,

I too am taking the classes for the first time, but I live in WA. My classes are April 1,2 and 3. I will let you know how they went.

Hi Tim!! That sounds great!!, I'm really looking forward to them. Looking forward to some good deals as well, although I'm running out of acc. to buy, LOL, just kidding, there's allways something else I need, at least that's what my wife says!!

Happy Woodworking and God Bless!!

Curly...

Hi Curly,
I too plan to make some additions to my collection , especially in the lathe department:) ! It only takes money, right:rolleyes: ? I signed up early and got the 50% off deal:D ; how about you?

Yea same here, gotta save when you can right!!

Hey Tim, speaking of the lathe, I've been using it a lot lately, been making a few bowls, some candle holders for my wife, (out of a walnut tree we cut down) they turned out pretty nice, even with the termite holes(which she likes) I made a bowl for my grandson, which he thought was the coolest thing (he's 4), I told him he could eat his breakfast cereal in it when he stays over.
I have an order of wood coming tomorrow, some canary and a piece of cocobolo, a little expensive, but Very Beautiful grain. Can't wait to put a finish on those!! Well later for now.

Happy Woodworking and God Bless!!:D

Curly...

Hi Curly,
Sounds like you are having fun with your lathe. I have not used mine much, but that is going to change. My wife even got interested when she was watching a SS demo recently. She wants to give it a whirl. Good excuse to get more toys, er, I mean more tools!

Good Morning to all who will be coming to the Academy classes on the West Coast. I will be looking forward to meeting all of you as I will be your instructor. My name is Rick Davis and I have been involved in woodworking of one capacity or another for 48 years. I'm sure you will find the classes both fun and informative. Happy Trails Fellow Woodworkers! Rick

Hi Rick,
It's good to see SS people visiting the site. Looking forward to meeting you in April. Hey! That's only 10 days from now!:D Are there any tips before classes start? I already figure to bring paper and pen; is there anything else that you can suggest?