[woodknomb]

Got to tell you about the VA. I recently had to make a visit to the local VA hospital. On my way to the hysical rehad unit, I seen a Vet in a wheel chair. I dont think I have to in why he was in that chair. Anyways he was carving!I couldn't believe it. Now I was there the otherday as well. Samething except now it was another Vet in a wheel chair. I finally stopped and asked the lady behind the counter about the carving. She said every tuesday they have a carver come over and help teach the art of this. I said well would you like a box or two of basswood that is either to small or just not quit a 100% for selling. She smiled and siad yes whatever I could do to help. So I went back and got my sawmill buddy to donate $200 worth of carving wood including what I will be donating. I guess sometimes we forget the real hero's! Being a former Marine I hope that if you get a chance help a Vet!

Semper Fi,
Former Marine and new carver

[squbrigg]

Great idea, great therapy. Well done.

Bob

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Good thinking.......for a "jarhead"! LOL Thanks, I am a bit far from our VA hospital and I only go there when I have an appointment, otherwise I would see about doing a class......I have thought about making up a bunch of canes and taking them over...you are right, we should all help the disabled vets!

[woodknomb]

This Jarhead has a dowel machine LOL.......Trying to get it setup, just got to convince the owner to hook it up LOL I want to run a bunch of stick blanks if I can. I never thought of the walking stick think! 1 point to the squidy lol or was that army dog Al lol Have you all seen the prices for a walking stick blank? man I like to make money, but come on $26 for one

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

no...swabbie! lol.........and for stick blanks, check beaverdamdecoys, a turned basswood stick 10.00 if it hasn't changed since last I looked. And that with a block on top to carve whatever a person wants.