[Jewelry making - Article 00064] - [Orchid] Introducing - Joe Bloyd

[joe bloyd]

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Hello one and all,

    This is a newbie introductory note, so skip it right now if you're
    not in the mood. 

    I am in Southwest Washington state where we finally have some
    pouring rain to settle the summer dust! 

    About 25 years ago I spent four years as a blacksmith in upper New
    York state, near Woodstock (Where else.) The business was called
    Stone Circle Forge and my products were sold through craft shows and
    word of mouth. 

    One wierd thing leading to another I landed in the corporate world
    (Data/telecommunications sales.) for nearly 17 years...my how time
    does move along! 

    Two years ago I left that world and returned to metal...jewelry that
    is and have been re experiencing the physical, mental and emotional
    pleasure I knew during the blacksmithing years. Although gold,
    silver, gems, etc. are a LOT cooler and more satisfying,intriguing
    and stimulating at this stage in my life. 

    I discovered Orchid about six months ago and send my THANKS to you
    all for the practical and inspirational postings. Not only has my
    jewelry/metalsmithing work improved but my knowledge base in these
    areas has greatly expanded by this dynamic resource. 

    Resulting in what you might wonder (Or might not.)?? Confidence
    that's what! It is pretty cool to know that when I screw up/become
    puzzled/hit a roadblock/have a "what if" moment etc. that there is a
    place I can go to ask for and receive help/illumination. So thanks,
    thanks and thanks again for taking the time to share your talent and
    experience. 

    Two last things: 1) The length of this "intro note" will NOT be
    typical of future posts. Most will be much longer as I am extremely
    verbose! (HOOOOO, HAAAA!)  (Sorry, it's just the way I am. To say
    such things that is. I actually am pretty abbreviated.) 

    2)Does anyone know of any used VIC 12 vacuum casters for sale? If so
    perhaps you would contact me off line with the particulars. 

    Joe Bloyd bloydjoe AT hotmail.com Battle Ground, Washington ...Where the
    battle was NEVER fought but someone thought it was a good name
    anyway.  

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