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Stephen Shepherd: Anybody Heard From Him?

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Stephen Shepherd: Anybody Heard From Him?

2/20/05, 5:19 AM #1

Bob Hutchins in Central Texas
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Stephen Shepherd: Anybody Heard From Him?

Bob Hutchins in Central Texas

>The thread below asking about hide glue made me realize that I haven't seen Stephen post here -- or heard anyone speak about him, for that matter -- in a donkey's age.

Anybody know if he's still around and doing OK?

BobH

Re: Stephen Shepherd: Anybody Heard From Him?

2/20/05, 6:17 AM #2

Dan Donaldson
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Re: Stephen Shepherd: Anybody Heard From Him?

Dan Donaldson

>I talked to him a few days ago and he is doing OK. Says he is quite busy, and I am not sure what kind of computer access that he has right now. The next time I talk to him, I will tell him to get it in gear and post once in awhile ;-)

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

Re: Stephen Shepherd: Anybody Heard From Him?

2/20/05, 5:30 PM #3

David Miller
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Re: Stephen Shepherd: Anybody Heard From Him?

David Miller from Iowa

>He might be put off because of that flaming incident a while back. Some of you may recall that an unhappy customer of his went nutzo on this board and posted maybe 25 insults within an hour or so.

Unfortunate...

Re: Stephen Shepherd: Anybody Heard From Him?

2/20/05, 6:42 PM #4

Bob Hutchins in Central Texas
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Re: Stephen Shepherd: Anybody Heard From Him?

Bob Hutchins in Central Texas

>Howdy Dan!

Thanks for the update on Stephen. Next time you speak with him, please give him my highest regards and best wishes. Tell him he's missed 'round these parts.

BobH

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