Big Island Woodturner's Turnin show in Hilo Hi

Re: Big Island Woodturner's Turnin show in Hilo Hi

Jerry Maske

Here we are, in Maine, looking at the first day of spring and what could be called the Worst Snow Storm of our winter so far. Tomorrow morning things are going to get "interesting" with as much of a foot of new snow locally. And you're talking about a turner's show in Hawaii? You've got nerve.

Truthfully, My bride and I just came back from three weeks on Maui. Did the sunrise on Haleakala, did the road to Hana and saw more whales from our hotel Lanai than I have ever seen. Delightful trip.

Met the Maui Wood Turners too. Interesting trip to FIND them; define "Up Country." Didn't have a GPS so that was an adventure.

Good luck with your weekend. Truly miss the place. I was stationed on Oahu for 6 1/2 years so I do have attachments there.

Aloha

Jerry

Re: Big Island Woodturner's Turnin show in Hilo Hi

Hawaii Turner

Aloha Jerry,

We got the weather, but you got all that damn good lobster.

Can't have everything.

Next time you visit, come to Hilo and visit the first and best AAW club in Hawaii.

Mahalo

Doug

Re: Big Island Woodturner's Turnin show in Hilo Hi

Jerry Maske

Doug,

You can count on a visit. We're actually talking about our next trip, but as expensive as the trip to Maui was, it won't be happening for a couple of years. I'm a poor, retired veteran on fixed income that our government won't increase by enough to keep up. So I have to save.

We've been to the Big Island and liked it. Over on the west coast, there's a black sand beach that Green Turtles like to use to sun on. Loved it. We spent a good bit of time up at Volcano House too and never got to see everything we wanted to. You're on our short list for our next vacation.

The visit with the Maui wood turners was a blast. Along the way I managed to find a couple pieces of Koa I mailed home, so our trip was worth the effort.

Got lobsters for you when you decide to come visit. And I know a couple ways to cook them you've never heard of. We CAN work a deal for Koa.

CU

Jerry

Re: Big Island Woodturner's Turnin show in Hilo Hi

bowlman

Doug,

I can heartily recommend your Hilo based chapter to anyone travelling to Hawaii, whether they do a demo or just come to a meeting. My time with you and your members was, as Ted and Bob said "most excellent,, dude!" Glad we had the time together.

Now,, send me some of that pretty curly koa ... and some nice milo ...

Aloha and Mahalo,

dick gerard

Re: Big Island Woodturner's Turnin show in Hilo Hi

Hawaii Turner

Aloha Dick,

Thanks from all of us for spending Valentines Day, which coincided with your 40th anniversary, with us talking story and showing us some of what you do. We enjoyed our time together, unfortunately it was a short time.

I might be able to do some wood for you. What sizes?

Mahalo,

Doug Leite