>Hey all haven't posted in a while but none the less what a wonderfull time I had along with others at the 2004 AAW Symposium in Orlando FL I met tons of folks and learned and energized my self beyond belief. I would suggest this show to anyone that needs a boost as I did. I have never seen such great pieces of work and great presenstation of knowledge. Probably because of my location in the VI. But non the less it was wonderful. I was able to see one of our own Virgin Islander reach a new level in his work as one of his pieces went for over a $1000.00 in the Auction. Mark Kauder had some wonerful work there also. I am ready to get back to work on my Poolewood and produce some work now lets see if it works. I know that I am excited now but non the less it was wonderfull.
>and missed you! I was only there Sunday. There were some fantastic pieces displayed there. I especially enjoyed the vendor area. I got a lot of ideas and bought a few new products and some nice burls. So many items, so little funds! I drove down Saurday, saw the vendors, and made it home Sunday night. It made for a long but enjoyable week-end.
>Richard, thanks for the pics. Those of us who could not attend really appreciate that you took time out to not only take the pictures, but to post them as well
Sorry I missed you and everyone else with whom I failed to connect. The symposium was good.
By your photos, we had near misses on at least two occasions. It looks like we were in Neil Scobie's demo together (I was on the other side of the room) and I was a couple of tables over from you at the banquet.
Marilyn (red shirt) knows a LOT more about epoxy than I do and I wanted to improve my epoxy skills. While I likely will not be improving towards her level. But did learn many things which will make a big difference in my use of epoxy.
Irene knows about metal leaf. I want to try some of that and I learned enough from her that I have hopes of good success.
Cindy was giving a talk on making a business plan. I found out that I don't want to make my woodturning into a business.
Many of the men were doing more how tos like how to make a $100 pen. Other men were talking about how they design, are inspired... I don't have a lack of things I would like to turn.
There were more women attending the demos than I have ever seen. I would guess 25% to 30% of the audience were women. That very much surprised me. I recall the Akron symposium 6 years ago where there were perhaps 5 women total (well more like 15 but still less than 5%). Quite a change.
