Long Long Time
1000 apologies. I visit the group almost daily but, in all honesty, since it's so quiet here, I don't spend much time in the group.
What do you want done? Dusting out the members list? Cleaning out the topics? I always have time in the early morning. ;-)
Agreed that it's at least time to open the windows and let some light and fresh air in :) That said, I don't know that too much scrubbing is needed; I wouldn't like to see everything old throw out. Some older items are nice to look back on. (Then again, while I don't consider myself a hoarder, others might disagree!)
You have inspired me; let's be active again!
So my passion is creating things. I have been at this for thirty-nine years now. My media is wood, fabric, and metal, something I learned and inherited from my grandfather. I love the challenge of conjuring up something from a plank or bar of metal. The reward is at the end when you see the glow on the customer's faces. It is very pleasing to see a pile of something become something of use and beauty. I've included a few examples here.
It is always exciting to work bare!
What's your passion?
Beautiful creations, Rosewood! I'm reminded of the adage that "if you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life." While I'm not sure this is strictly true here in the real world -- I think some bumps along the road of life are inevitable -- the fact that you are passionate about your workmanship and enjoy the fruits of your labor make me think you don't "work" (in a negative sense) too many days of the year. Congrats!
(BTW methinks this should really be it's own topic.)