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Post by rockpickerforever on Sept 29, 2020 14:59:33 GMT -5
Naw, dreamrocks , I can do without that. I am from a previous generation (actually from a a few generations ago, lol) when there was no such thing as a participation trophy. There was no need for ego-boosting, or validation, everything (well, the small stuff, anyways  ) was done for fun, not to prove anything. This does not count the cute little bowling trophy I got back in about fourth grade in league play over the summer. We earned that trophy by placing first in a newbie's tournament, but no thanks to me. I had previously bowled, the younger girls, two or three years younger (they named our team the "Daffy Dillies") had never been on the lanes in their lives. They started out awful, as one might expect, but had so much room for improvement - which they did - that they actually won first place in the league. Me, on the other hand started out decent, but then tanked over the season. Fond memories.. |
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Post by dreamrocks on Sept 29, 2020 15:13:02 GMT -5
I hear yeah
I have to bust out laughing every time I hear about the participation trophy’s to me that whole thing did nothing for the Kidd’s that won one.
I should say kids of that generation. We had to earn our place on the court to play on the basketball team or the same to play baseball and earn your place in the ball field otherwise you were a bench warmer
What did that really do for them in the real world? Nothing
Except make them think everything should just be given to them with out any type of effort put into what ever it maybe they want.
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Post by betojdesigns on Sept 29, 2020 20:55:58 GMT -5
So many awesome entries. Gonna be a tough vote, but all are winners in my eyes. It’s just really fun to have a chance to be part of this forum. This is my first time entry because I’m a Newbie here. |
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Post by knave on Sept 29, 2020 20:59:37 GMT -5
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Post by stephan on Sept 29, 2020 22:50:01 GMT -5
Naw, dreamrocks , I can do without that. I am from a previous generation (actually from a a few generations ago, lol) when there was no such thing as a participation trophy. There was no need for ego-boosting, or validation, everything (well, the small stuff, anyways ) was done for fun, not to prove anything. This does not count the cute little bowling trophy I got back in about fourth grade in league play over the summer. We earned that trophy by placing first in a newbie's tournament, but no thanks to me. I had previously bowled, the younger girls, two or three years younger (they named our team the "Daffy Dillies") had never been on the lanes in their lives. They started out awful, as one might expect, but had so much room for improvement - which they did - that they actually won first place in the league. Me, on the other hand started out decent, but then tanked over the season. Fond memories.. Ha ha. I just found a plaque I got in 5th grade for being “Best Sport.’ What it meant, essentially, was that as the immigrant kid, I sucked at the American sports, but I didn’t throw a fit over losing. |
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Post by stephan on Sept 29, 2020 22:54:15 GMT -5
I hear yeah I have to bust out laughing every time I hear about the participation trophy’s to me that whole thing did nothing for the Kidd’s that won one. I should say kids of that generation. We had to earn our place on the court to play on the basketball team or the same to play baseball and earn your place in the ball field otherwise you were a bench warmer Bench warmer would have been nice. “Target” during dodge ball was more like it. Or, not, speaking English, being handed the ball, and finding out the hard way what the ever-so-diplomatically named “Smear the queer” was about. |
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Post by nik on Sept 29, 2020 23:23:38 GMT -5
Late to the party, but I brought good beer. A little Gary Green with some curly grain. The photos do not do the stone justice, but there is a storm blowing through today, so no good lighting.  IMG_20200930_135405 by nik1924, on Flickr  IMG_20200930_140502 by nik1924, on Flickr |
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Post by stephan on Sept 29, 2020 23:41:17 GMT -5
Nicely done
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Post by knave on Sept 29, 2020 23:42:01 GMT -5
I do love me some GuamStone. Love the curly grain.
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Post by TheRock on Sept 30, 2020 8:16:35 GMT -5
You guys are doing some great work!  |
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Post by stephan on Sept 30, 2020 16:36:18 GMT -5
If I had the time, I'd change my entry, since I suddenly like this one better. Today has been crazy, and I probably wouldn't have the chance to submit all the pics until late, and I don't want to do that to Tommy, so I'll post it just so people can see how it turned out. Unknown petwood, also from Tommy's grab bag:  DSC_1354_Unknown pet wood cab front view by Stephan T., on Flickr |
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Post by oldschoolrocker on Sept 30, 2020 16:48:06 GMT -5
ok I guess il throw mine into the mix. material is locally collected (texas) wood. lot of the more interesting pieces I find are not really big enough to do anything but cut them in half. this was from a half I cut while back. unfortunately, there seemed to be one flaw after another to grind out and still didnt get them all out... the rough-this is bottom of cab-  this is side I domed-    |
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Post by stephan on Sept 30, 2020 18:00:51 GMT -5
ok I guess il throw mine into the mix. material is locally collected (texas) wood. lot of the more interesting pieces I find are not really big enough to do anything but cut them in half. this was from a half I cut while back. unfortunately, there seemed to be one flaw after another to grind out and still didnt get them all out... the rough-this is bottom of cab- this is side I domed- Looks pretty good to me. The choices keep getting harder. |
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Post by Jahic on Oct 1, 2020 12:39:20 GMT -5
Good luck everyone! I’m excited to see the results!
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Post by knave on Oct 1, 2020 12:54:00 GMT -5
Wow!!! 19 entries, lol!!
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Post by rockjunquie on Oct 1, 2020 13:16:57 GMT -5
OMG! Can I have 3 votes? LOL! It's gonna take a while to pick a fav.
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Post by miket on Oct 1, 2020 13:18:01 GMT -5
What a talented group of people on this site! Good luck, everyone...  |
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Post by Tommy on Oct 1, 2020 14:55:01 GMT -5
I know right? I'm blown away by not only the number of entries but the amazing talent on display from top to bottom. Nice job everyone  |
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Post by dreamrocks on Oct 1, 2020 15:02:00 GMT -5
Between all the great talent displayed here and number of choices it makes picking just one ☝️ a very difficult thing to do
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Post by oldschoolrocker on Oct 1, 2020 15:55:35 GMT -5
knave, where is your colla wood piece?
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) was done for fun, not to prove anything.
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