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  1. 07-05-2007, 5:47 PM #1
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    Talking AWFS. A gloat of the first order!

    As some of you might know, LOML and I will be in Las Vegas for the AWFS show in the Woodworker's Supply booth (#10168). I've held off on posting this until now because it was still up in the air until a few days ago, BUT....

    I have been tapped to do the demonstration of the midi-lathe at the show!! I'll be in the booth, turning pens and maybe even a small cherry bowl and possibly one other item (I'm taking a piece of maple with me too).

    I've been turning only since late last summer, but apparently someone decided that my skills are sufficient that I can demonstrate. I'm honored, but I'm also terrified, because there will be attendees from all over the world and I'll be standing there shaking in my boots while wielding a turning tool. Wish me luck!!!!

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    Best of luck Nancy, but we know you'll do a great job of it
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    Knock 'em dead and make 'em drool on your awesome pens.
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    Congrats Nancy. You will do fine. Let us know how it goes.
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    You only need luck if you don't have the skill, and you got the skill, so just show 'em.
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    Definitely not something to just "leave in Vegas"...

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    Congratulations Nancy! I had been turning for just a little over two years when I got my first big breaks. Within a very short time I was hired by Woodcraft as an instructor, I was hired to turn all the small turning projects for the Penn State Industries Catalog that year (these two occurred on the same day!), and I began my demonstrating career - all because I had learned to turn pens.

    The length of time you have been doing something is not always related to how well you do it. Obviously someone thinks you do it well enough to represent them in a very big show. I hope it all goes well for you, and who knows but we might see you in a video someday!

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    Nancy, you'll do great !! Remember I do have one of your pens so I do know you have the skill. Remember that you KNOW what you are doing and the majority of the people watching won't, so you are in charge of the show !! Be sure and let us know how it went.

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    Good luck Nancy! You will stop "shaking in your boots" the instant you start turning, if not long before. It will be all good.
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    Good luck!!
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    Break a leg Nancy! ............And congrats!
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    Very cool Nancy! Knock 'em dead!!
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    Congrats Nancy....they obviously know you have the skills so go show them what they already know..

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    Congrats and don't forget to enjoy yourself! And of course bring back pics!!!
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