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  1. 08-20-2007, 1:55 PM #1
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    Tree guy stopped by

    The tree guy stopped by and dropped off these burls today.
    The biggest two have a 11" diameter
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    A few hours south of Steve Schlumpf
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  3. 08-20-2007, 2:57 PM #2
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    Pete,

    Can't wait to see what comes out of them. Nice haul!

    What kind of tree is it from?

    Still owe you a call about the wood turners' meetings.

    Jim
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  4. 08-20-2007, 2:58 PM #3
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    Pete,
    It looks like you made a valuable friend. Cherish that relationship! Good Gloat
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  5. 08-20-2007, 3:16 PM #4
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    Thanks,

    They are cherry burls.
    A few hours south of Steve Schlumpf
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  6. 08-20-2007, 3:45 PM #5
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    Aw, man.................

    Great haul !
    941.44 miles South of Steve Schlumph

    TURN SAFE
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  7. 08-20-2007, 4:41 PM #6
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    That is some nice lookin firewood.
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    This is what I found in a similar cherry burl.

    http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?t=15813
    I could cry for the time I've wasted, but thats a waste of time and tears.
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  9. 08-20-2007, 9:32 PM #8
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    Nice gloat Pete! Looking forward to seeing what you turn out of them!
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  10. 08-20-2007, 10:42 PM #9
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    Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiicccccccccccce.

    Can't wait to see the pieces that come out of them....
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