Rita's table

7/4/20, 5:07 PM #1

Derek Cohen (in Perth, Australia)
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Derek Cohen (in Perth, Australia)

... at home ...

Regards from Perth

Derek

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7/4/20, 5:19 PM #2

Jim DeLaney, Austintown, Ohio
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So... What was her reaction to your modifications? She must have been very happy with it.

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7/4/20, 5:46 PM #3

Derek Cohen (in Perth, Australia)
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Jim, something like "where's the drawer ... I must have a drawer ..?"

Yes, she loved it

Regards from Perth

Derek

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7/4/20, 6:58 PM #4

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The table is gorgeous, but I think it is going to feel a bit claustrophobic tucked into that alcove. It's free spirit was much better expressed in your home. Maybe you should build another one for yourself?

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7/5/20, 1:26 AM #5

Derek Cohen (in Perth, Australia)
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Thanks William

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7/5/20, 5:52 PM #6

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That's a pretty spectacular transformation, Derek. I'll bet the best part was Rita's delighted reaction. She'll treasure it for the rest of her days.

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7/5/20, 6:07 PM #7

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Perfect

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