A (possible) Copout

[carver33]

To all of the forum members:

I've been a member of the forums since December, 2008 and try to chip in with advice when I think I can help. However, sometimes, I only get to view the posts every couple of days or so, and sometimes there are two or three pages of comments by the time I see them. Quite often, I skim through the posts pretty quickly and don't take the time to praise the hard work of the carvers here as they richly deserve.

On that note, I really love viewing the pictures and reading the comments and advice of all of the wonderful people who contribute to this forum. I am continually impressed with the level of talent here, some of which I consider to be museum quality and have not seen it's equal elsewhere.

To all of the beginners, I haven't seen a piece that you can't be proud of. Each piece shows the time and care that you have put into it and is truly unique and a part of you.

So to all, keep carving and I'll do my best to chime in when and where I can.

Best to all!
Bill (Aiken, SC)

[cut up]

Bill, I have to agree with you on the care and time others put in on their work. (A hearty "HERE!HERE!" inserted here.)
I don't see what you said as a cop out in any way.
When you do what you can, when you can, how can anyone else expect more?????
Michael

[Lightningbolt]

You said it best when you said, "So to all, keep carving and I'll do my best to chime in when and where I can." That's about the best that any of us can do but I know how you feel sometimes when you can't get to all the great postings that deserve our attention. Personally, I already work a very full time job so I also just do the best that I can and usually comment on one or two postings each day at random. Just don't have that much time but I like this place and want to at least keep "touching base". Just keep doing what you can and when you can but don't feel guilty if you can't.