Boy, it seems like an eternity since I've been here. The latter half of last year wasn't good. Went down with my back in July, barely able to make it to work. Ended up having surgery in November. Wasn't sure how I'd fare after that surgery. I have a total of 7 disk fused in my back now. 4 in my neck done in 2005 and now 3 in my lower back done in November. Worst dang pain I've ever experienced but am finally getting around pretty good. Taking it slow and easy. Sold off the bulk of my woodworking hand tools. Figured all the bending that goes into planing and everything just wouldn't be good. Decided to sell the Harley also, that sucks! But I just couldn't bring myself to part with any of my turning tools. I figured some how some way I'd get back to turning. Well a couple weeks ago I finally ventured to the shop to turn a pen. It literally took 4 hrs counting all the breaks I had to take. But it wasn't bad. I felt good.Last weekend I turned a small bud vase out of BAB to see how hollowing would work on my back. I'm not completely finished as I want to try dyeing it. Again, no pain. My neighbor laughs when I say no pain. He ask, is that no pain with no lpain pills? And I tell him, well I'll probably be on a maint. dose for the rest of my life. But if I can turn then I don't mind taking them. It sucks having to give up most things but the good thing is to keep a positive attitude and turning sure helps to do that. 8 months of not turning and wondering if I ever would get to sure makes me appreciate it that much more! Here's a pic of the bud vase. Again, it's not completely finished. Most of the turning is done except for the bottom. I want to experiment with the dyes before I cut it off. If I don't like the dye I can always turn and sand it down.
Brian
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