A new member message from Coffeeman,

I would like to introduce my young neighbor, John who started carving with me Dec. 2003 and has completed several projects.

At age 10, he is very good and will in no time have a nice collection of completed carvings.

Last march, he entered his sail boat in the youth categaory and took 4th out of about 30 entries. This year, he has two more pieces going in the Xmas ornament and a woodspirit, maybe three if he gets the turtle done.

On my picture trail site you can see his carvings in album #10 & #11.

Any encouragement you can give him will be appreciated, he is not aware of this posting, but I will share it with him during this weekends carving session.

I'm looking forward to many many carving sessions together as we both learn together and especially interested in watching his development.

What sparked this tonight, was he just called me and asked if he could "borrow" another piece of cottonwood bark, it made me laugh so I thought I share with you a future carver in training.

Coffeeman

[Nancy_G]

Hi John -- Congratulations on your success at the carving show, but most of all congratulations on finding such a wonderfu, exciting, rewarding hobby as woodcarving at your age. I didn't find woodcarving until I was 44 years old. Just think what you'll be able to carve and what you will have learned when you're 44!!
Your work looks grand -- keep it up.

[wood-whittler]

man that little guy has got some talent. i agree with nacy g if he keeps it up by the time he is older he will be a great carver good luck and keep up the good work you couldnt have picked a better hobby.

[jamesfa]

HI John-i had a look at your carvings and your off to a great start,carving is a wonderful pastime,very relaxing and rewarding.it will allow you to wind done after a hockey game.

i'm sure your Mom will treasure her Valentines gift for a long time,a gift make from the heart always last forever.

Frank

[jamesfa]

Coffeeman- my hats off to you for taking the time to work with your young neighbor even if in a few years his interests go in a diff. direction the time spent now and the lessons learned will remain foreever .

i have read several post where people started carving at a young age and then got back to laterin life.

wish i had a neighbor like you when i was 10.


Frank

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

thats great Bill for both you and him!

[squbrigg]

Well done John. I admire your sailboat especially. Very well done. I am glad you enjoy carving, it will bring you a lot of enjoyment throughout your life.

Well done Coffeeman, that's good work you're doing there with the lad.

Bob

[BasketballJones]

That is great work and he picked a great carving mentor.

[Chahlie]

Hi All,

Well Coffeman...your young protege is quite good. I hope to see lots of his work posted here. And John...you couldn't of picked a better hobby.

Chahlie

[carver6]

John my man, the carvings are really outta sight. For your age you are doing an outstanding job. Good luck on your further carvings contest entries. I'm sure you'll do well.

Coffeeman, You should feel really proud. Not every day to you get the opportunity to influence younger folks.