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Monthly Archives: September, 2008

Just When I Thought I Was Out, They Pull Me Back In

When I was a new father a few years ago, I did a lot of reading. I wanted to make sure I was as good of a father as I … Continue reading

September 30, 2008 · 1 Comment

The Big Reveal

You’ve watched me write about the Top Secret Project for a while now, and today is finally the day of the big reveal! A bit of background first: My wife’s … Continue reading

September 29, 2008 · 9 Comments

Watch Your Back, Don Knotts

Today will start with a final update on the Top Secret Project. It is FINISHED! The final coat (number 6) of Tung Oil went on yesterday and it is ready … Continue reading

September 25, 2008 · Leave a comment

Bump Day #2: The Bead Dreamer

Welcome to the second edition of Bump Day! Bump Day is for a crafter from Etsy to offer up some advice and hopefully get some karma in the form of … Continue reading

September 24, 2008 · 6 Comments

So Close!

Yes, a very late post but hey! Better late than never, right? That’s what I’m telling myself, anyway. The reason for my lateness in today’s post is two-fold. First, the … Continue reading

September 22, 2008 · Leave a comment

Properties – More Than You Needed to Know

After letting Bump Day occupy the “Post of the Day” position for 2 days, I figured I had better give you guys something good for the weekend. After all, I … Continue reading

September 19, 2008 · 1 Comment

Bump Day #1: Wendy Conrad Art

Bump Day is for a crafter from Etsy to offer up some advice and hopefully get some karma in the form of a little bump in recognition. If you have … Continue reading

September 17, 2008 · Leave a comment

I’m a Lucky Daddy

OK, let’s start with a completely non-woodcrafting topic. Monday Night Football. McNabb messed up a handoff that very well may have cost them the game, but I can’t be too … Continue reading

September 16, 2008 · Leave a comment

KISS

Like a lot of others who sell their own handmade items, I am overly critical of my work. Nothing is ever ‘perfect’ and I tend to get bogged down sometimes … Continue reading

September 15, 2008 · Leave a comment

Goodbye, Nana-Banana

My grandmother lost her battle with kidney cancer last night. This is for you, Nana-Banana: All Is Well Death is nothing at all, I have only slipped into the next … Continue reading

September 9, 2008 · 2 Comments