Popular Post Scrappile Posted July 25, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) Been gone for sometime, having to readjust my life to the trials and tribulations of getting old... There are no "Golden Years" brothers and sisters, there is just "getting old, body wearing out" years... I have had to make some adjustments, but I am getting it figured out and am getting a chance to to spend some time in the shop..I really have not left the forum, I have just been present as a by-stander.. Got to say people, you have raised the scrolling bar. I see things being crafted that we did not use to do, well not much anyway... The addition of color in scrolled pieces is getting a lot more attention.. I see some really unique and beautiful productions... Kevin is back! That really had me worried.. So glad you are okay Kevin.. Scroll Saw Village would be less without you here. Over the past few weeks I have worked on a coupe things. Got to say if I had to pick a pattern of the year, for me it may be @FrankEV 's "Trees of Green". That is one of my favorite song, always lifts me up when I am somewhat down... The song has been going through my head every since he posted it.. Thought if I cut it, it would get out of my head, but it has not. So I cut it, but with a little modification.. I wanted to see some real rose looking flowers in it, after all it speaks of "red roses too". So I found some rose silhouette pictures and added them... Not real satisfied with it but am going to try some more. The four bottom black blobs were suppose to be silhouettes of rose bud... I will look further. Also I broke our three or four pieces after I finished cutting it. Got them glue back in, but it is far from good. Bad thing I cut it in a great piece of wood... but it is only wood.. this was trial one. The finished product I intend to add some color.. One thing that is an added bonus to Frank's pattern,,, If you cut the tree as one piece you get this neat little tree, to do something else with! The second thing I have recently built, this weekend in fact was just a fun project to help me keep my dogs balls in a good place. I made this ball dispenser. He is pretty happy with it, but he is pretty fussy about his balls, and was somewhat miffed that I screwed up a little on gluing the last "S" on the front.. So there it is.. Missed participating in this forum. I will be here when I can.. Edited July 25, 2022 by Scrappile OCtoolguy, bobscroll, FrankEV and 12 others 12 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dak0ta52 Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) Glad to see you can get back on the saw, Paul. Yes, I understand how that song can get into your head. It did the same with me and I ended up cutting Frank's pattern also. I'm glad to see you were referring to "tennis" balls. I was thinking when I read you message that my dogs have been neutered. Anyway, you did a great job and I like the addition of the roses. If there was a mistake with the letters on the "ball" tender, I surely didn't see it. Edited July 25, 2022 by Dak0ta52 OCtoolguy and Scrappile 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankEV Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 Love the addition of the roses. I actually thouht about adding a rose also, but just didn't yake the time to add it to the pattern. Great cutting ⁷ John B and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted July 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 38 minutes ago, Dak0ta52 said: Glad to see you can get back on the saw, Paul. Yes, I understand how that song can get into your head. It did the same with me and I ended up cutting Frank's pattern also. I'm glad to see you were referring to "tennis" balls. I was thinking when I read you message that my dogs have been neutered. Anyway, you did a great job and I like the addition of the roses. If there was a mistake with the letters on the "ball" tender, I surely didn't see it. He uses LaCrosse balls,,, and yep pour old Ali has been neutered. I go him at 14 months old... I got him from a young Chinese couple that had to find him a new home, the mother and number 2 son were allergic to him.. we have had Ali for over three years. They still keep in touch with us. On Ali papers his name is "Sparky'. Not a name for a lab.. they said it Chinese Sparky would be Ali.. Ali made a better name, so that is what he goes by. This couple, Chinese Americans.. their sons first names are Walter and Forest... how is that for Chinese names.. They are really a great family. meflick, ChelCass, Dak0ta52 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 It is Great to see ya back Paul. And yes I too feel them Old Years. Love your work. What a Wonderful World has been a favorite of mine for many yrs. OCtoolguy and Scrappile 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meflick Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 Great to get an update Paul and to see you have found some time in the shop. I am sure Ali loves his ball dispenser and appreciates the organization to easily find a ball to throw for him. Your Trees of Green looks good to me. Not sure if I attempted it that my tree would come out all in one piece. prayers for you and yours, visit and update when you can. You have been missed around here as well. Scrappile and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 Glad to see you back, and hope you keep getting better, the dog looks great, I have 2 chocolate labs, they are a hand full, but very lovable dogs, RJ Scrappile and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 I've been thinking about you but didn't want to pester you as I've done in the past. Glad to see you're still above the sidewalk. I hope whatever ails you goes away soon. Stay busy and keep us updated. I like what you posted. Great work as always. Scrappile 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandaideman Posted July 25, 2022 Report Share Posted July 25, 2022 Happy to see your return. I understand old and can relate. my dad just turned 100 in March we talk often mind is still good so I enjoy and am blessed by his advice and discussion every day. Scrappile, John B and OCtoolguy 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 nice work OCtoolguy and Scrappile 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 Great cutting. Not only do I have the song running through my brain, but I now have tears leaking out of my eyes. This was one of my dad's favourite songs and was played at his funeral. Most recently, my sister used it as the song to dance with her son at his wedding. Scrappile, meflick, John B and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmmcrafts Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 Beautiful work as always. Good to see you back in the shop making that Hegner hum, and thanks for posting an update. Hope to see you posting more again.. OCtoolguy and Scrappile 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john nelson Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 I am 87 years old and you have to keep thinking POSITIVE ! You'r "Trees of Green" are positive and make me smile. Thank you ! OCtoolguy, Scrappile and John B 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxfold Posted July 26, 2022 Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 Glad to see you back Paul, you've been missed. Beautiful work as always xx Scrappile and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted July 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2022 4 hours ago, john nelson said: I am 87 years old and you have to keep thinking POSITIVE ! You'r "Trees of Green" are positive and make me smile. Thank you ! Well I am positive I am old! Ha! No complaints, just requires some adjustments. John B, WayneMahler and OCtoolguy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneMahler Posted July 27, 2022 Report Share Posted July 27, 2022 Welcome back to the land of the scrolling Paul. Good to see you again. OCtoolguy and Scrappile 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted July 27, 2022 Report Share Posted July 27, 2022 Excellent cutting and well put together. This too, is one of my favourite songs. My youngest son is autistic and many years ago< he was 2< I took long service leave from the Police force and we travelled around Australia for 3 months. At a small caravan park in South Australia, there was a group of entertainers staying. Everybody was sitting around a camp fire just chatting when this huge Thursday Islander fellow, picked up our son and sang this song to him. He sounded so much like Satchmo, that with your eyes closed you'd of sworn it was the man himself. Scrappile, Norm Fengstad, OCtoolguy and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Fengstad Posted July 27, 2022 Report Share Posted July 27, 2022 10 hours ago, John B said: Excellent cutting and well put together. This too, is one of my favourite songs. My youngest son is autistic and many years ago< he was 2< I took long service leave from the Police force and we travelled around Australia for 3 months. At a small caravan park in South Australia, there was a group of entertainers staying. Everybody was sitting around a camp fire just chatting when this huge Thursday Islander fellow, picked up our son and sang this song to him. He sounded so much like Satchmo, that with your eyes closed you'd of sworn it was the man himself. Autism and music , brings back many memories, My son was obsessed with Johnny Cash. John B and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted July 27, 2022 Report Share Posted July 27, 2022 2 hours ago, Norm Fengstad said: Autism and music , brings back many memories, My son was obsessed with Johnny Cash. As am I. John B and Norm Fengstad 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted July 30, 2022 Report Share Posted July 30, 2022 Good to see you’re back Scrappile. (Yeah… everyone calls ya Paul, but I chuckle every time I see your “handle”.)Thanks for posting the Trees of Green. I missed it when Frank posted it. That song is what my daughter picked, for us to dance to at her wedding, for the father/daughter dance. Looks like I’m gonna attempt it. It’s also really cool that you cut the tree and had it come out in one piece! Nice!!!!! Scrappile, OCtoolguy and meflick 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrolling Steve Posted July 30, 2022 Report Share Posted July 30, 2022 Getting old is not for the faint of heart, Paul........Hang in there!......Love the work! Scrappile and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny Knappen Posted July 30, 2022 Report Share Posted July 30, 2022 Great to see you back, Paul, and making the scroll saw hum. Post more when you can. OCtoolguy and Scrappile 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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