G'Day Mates from the land down under

[bjbailey]

My name is Barrie. I am 69 years old and live on the Central Coast of New South Wales, which is a one hour drive north of Sydney, Australia. Have had an interest in woodwork since 1955 when I started an apprenticeship as a cabinet maker. Quit that after a couple of years to become a navy diverand did not get back to making sawdust until about 3 years ago. Started on the scrollsaw and then came across a copy of Woodcarving Illustrated. Haven't stopped carving since. I have no set agenda, am trying all styles. Looking forward to learning from you - my motto is "Life is too short".

[Mark N. Akers]

Barrie:
Welcome to the site, good to have you here,hope you enjoy it.

[Joy]

Welcome to the group. I agree....so much to learn and so little time.

[Blinky Bill]

G'donya mate,
Welcome to the board, plenty to see and do here, and a great bunch of people, very generous with their help and advice.
John

[wildhare]

Welcome to the board. There is plenty of information and people eager to help you if you have a question. We look forward to seeing some of your work.
Wanda

[Agoodknife]

Hello Barrie ! Good to hear you have picked up the wood & tools again! There are some outstanding carver's of all styles here,(WCI ,has done a great thing w/ the message board, for all carver's of all skill levels !)
Allen

[Ron T]

Hello and welcome, Barrie. It's nice to have you here with us. It is indeed, too short.

[Peacewood]

Afternoon Barrie! This is my first time too. I live in Virginia, USA in a rual area called Mechanicsville. It's a little northeast of the state capital of Richmond. I started carving as a way to share my art with my sister (totally blind) and my mother (partially blind). I've gone from a Barlow pocket knife to a good set of Flexicut tools. Which tools to you like to use?

[Gulf Coast Handyman]

Welcome to the forum.

Dave

[Mark Dellinger]

Barrie,
Glad to have you. This is really a great place because there are so many great people here with a lot of knowledge and a genuine desire to share it.

Safe Carving and God Bless,

Mark