MM

"Minwax Mac"

08/04/2006 12:25 PM

Jummywood anyone?

Well - it looks like I've found my way back home. It's been a while
guys and gals. I thought that perhaps the "Subject Line" might perk up
a few old sets of eyes. I'm still in contact with a few of my old
woodbashers out there - (Hey there Nahmie!) ;-) I've been in Vegas
now for almost 2 years. A few of you out there may remember Harvey
Klene - a great friend who gave me some assistance a couple of years
ago and got me out here. What a shop he built! The envy of anything
I've ever seen.

I'm a project manager for a very large plumbing contractor out here and
the construction is phenominal! Las Vegas is growing by leaps and
bounds. It's also a great place to live as well. My life has come
full circle and things cannot be better. The money is great, the
living is great, and I've actually been given a new start in life.

I actually built a hinged top coffee table - still no major tools, but
with a cabinet scraper, a good circ saw I kept, an actual handplane or
two, old Jummy used oak. That's right boys and girls . . . OAK. I
know it was against my better judgement but I did it anyway. Please
keep in mind that the Minwax was still there! LOL!

Just dropped in to say hello and hope everyone is doing great.

Take care.

Jummy


This topic has 19 replies

MJ

Mark & Juanita

in reply to "Minwax Mac" on 08/04/2006 12:25 PM

08/04/2006 2:37 PM

On 8 Apr 2006 12:25:10 -0700, "Minwax Mac" <[email protected]> wrote:

>Well - it looks like I've found my way back home. It's been a while
>guys and gals. I thought that perhaps the "Subject Line" might perk up
>a few old sets of eyes. I'm still in contact with a few of my old
>woodbashers out there - (Hey there Nahmie!) ;-) I've been in Vegas
>now for almost 2 years. A few of you out there may remember Harvey
>Klene - a great friend who gave me some assistance a couple of years
>ago and got me out here. What a shop he built! The envy of anything
>I've ever seen.
.. snip
>Jummy

Good to hear from you again; glad things are working out well for you.




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If you're gonna be dumb, you better be tough

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MM

"Minwax Mac"

in reply to "Minwax Mac" on 08/04/2006 12:25 PM

08/04/2006 12:35 PM

Hey Leon. You still in Houston? I was wondering if anyone was still
on the wreck that even knew what Jummywood was? LOL! Hope all is well
with you and the family.

Jim

Td

"Teamcasa"

in reply to "Minwax Mac" on 08/04/2006 12:25 PM

10/04/2006 11:03 AM


"Minwax Mac" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Well - it looks like I've found my way back home. It's been a while
> guys and gals. I thought that perhaps the "Subject Line" might perk up
> a few old sets of eyes. I'm still in contact with a few of my old
> woodbashers out there - (Hey there Nahmie!) ;-) I've been in Vegas
> now for almost 2 years. A few of you out there may remember Harvey
> Klene - a great friend who gave me some assistance a couple of years
> ago and got me out here. What a shop he built! The envy of anything
> I've ever seen.
>
> I'm a project manager for a very large plumbing contractor out here and
> the construction is phenominal! Las Vegas is growing by leaps and
> bounds. It's also a great place to live as well. My life has come
> full circle and things cannot be better. The money is great, the
> living is great, and I've actually been given a new start in life.
>
> I actually built a hinged top coffee table - still no major tools, but
> with a cabinet scraper, a good circ saw I kept, an actual handplane or
> two, old Jummy used oak. That's right boys and girls . . . OAK. I
> know it was against my better judgement but I did it anyway. Please
> keep in mind that the Minwax was still there! LOL!
>
> Just dropped in to say hello and hope everyone is doing great.
>
> Take care.
>
> Jummy
>

Welcome back.
I just milled up some Jummy for a door casing. Hard to explain the look on
the guys face when you ask for clear Jummy stock.

Dave



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"Greg O"

in reply to "Minwax Mac" on 08/04/2006 12:25 PM

08/04/2006 2:57 PM

"Minwax Mac" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hey Leon. You still in Houston? I was wondering if anyone was still
> on the wreck that even knew what Jummywood was? LOL! Hope all is well
> with you and the family.
>
> Jim
>

I sure know what it is!
I sure miss some of the "old" wood dorkers that were here a few years back!
Greg


jj

jo4hn

in reply to "Minwax Mac" on 08/04/2006 12:25 PM

08/04/2006 1:54 PM

Minwax Mac wrote:
> Well - it looks like I've found my way back home. [snip]

Is that really you? Minwax Mac. Humph. Welcome home old friend.
mahalo,
jo4hn

cb

charlie b

in reply to "Minwax Mac" on 08/04/2006 12:25 PM

08/04/2006 10:25 PM

Much of a call for custom humidors in Las Vegas?

Glad to hear that things have settled down and
life's treating you well, or at least well enough
to start using oak (who'd believe it would ever
happen!)

So having moved from humid heat to dry heat, does
dry heat really feel cooler than humid heat?

At this rate, Black Sheep should show up this
time next year followed by O'Dean (sp?)

charlie b

Lr

"Leon"

in reply to "Minwax Mac" on 08/04/2006 12:25 PM

11/04/2006 12:05 AM


"Teamcasa" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...

>
> Welcome back.
> I just milled up some Jummy for a door casing. Hard to explain the look
> on the guys face when you ask for clear Jummy stock.
>
> Dave


Would you believe that I just opened up a Jummy flavor air freshener?

JN

"Jim Northey"

in reply to "Minwax Mac" on 08/04/2006 12:25 PM

08/04/2006 9:38 PM


"Minwax Mac" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Well - it looks like I've found my way back home.

Good to see you back. And glad things are looking better for you.Some of
us still remember jummywood. BTW how did your trade go with the lad from
down under? :-)
Jim

Lr

"Leon"

in reply to "Minwax Mac" on 08/04/2006 12:25 PM

09/04/2006 9:46 PM


"Mark & Juanita" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>>
>
> I can absolutely attest to that fact. I spent 17 years in Dallas; during
> the summer, when it was hot (over 90 to 100F), it was absolutely
> miserable.
> The only thing a fan in the shop did was increase the blast furnace
> effect,
> just blowing more hot air on the victim. Have spent the last 7 years in
> Tucson. When it is hot (100 to 105), I can turn a fan on in the shop,
> open
> the windows, get the air circulating and work with little discomfort.
> When
> the "monsoon" hits around July, the humidity goes up and the fan is no
> longer effective, that's when I turn on the AC. The other difference I've
> noticed here is that a number of places have awnings or other coverings up
> between buildings -- walking under the shade makes a huge difference. In
> Dallas (and I'm sure it's even worse in higher humidity places like
> Houston), a shade makes just about zero difference when it's hot out --
> you
> walk outside and are floored by the stifling heat whether you are under
> cover or not, it's still really hot, sticky, and uncomfortable.


Moab, Utah a few years ago was 108 at noon and felt like 80 in Houston.

Lr

"Leon"

in reply to "Minwax Mac" on 08/04/2006 12:25 PM

09/04/2006 3:25 PM


"charlie b" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Much of a call for custom humidors in Las Vegas?
>
> Glad to hear that things have settled down and
> life's treating you well, or at least well enough
> to start using oak (who'd believe it would ever
> happen!)
>
> So having moved from humid heat to dry heat, does
> dry heat really feel cooler than humid heat?
>

Yeah dry heat does feel cooler than humid heat. Your sweat actually
evaporates.

Lr

"Leon"

in reply to "Minwax Mac" on 08/04/2006 12:25 PM

08/04/2006 8:14 PM


"Minwax Mac" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hey Leon. You still in Houston? I was wondering if anyone was still
> on the wreck that even knew what Jummywood was? LOL! Hope all is well
> with you and the family.



Still here and should become a land mark soon. LOL.

MJ

Mark & Juanita

in reply to "Minwax Mac" on 08/04/2006 12:25 PM

09/04/2006 11:19 AM

On Sun, 09 Apr 2006 15:25:39 GMT, "Leon" <[email protected]>
wrote:

>
>"charlie b" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> Much of a call for custom humidors in Las Vegas?
>>
>> Glad to hear that things have settled down and
>> life's treating you well, or at least well enough
>> to start using oak (who'd believe it would ever
>> happen!)
>>
>> So having moved from humid heat to dry heat, does
>> dry heat really feel cooler than humid heat?
>>
>
>Yeah dry heat does feel cooler than humid heat. Your sweat actually
>evaporates.
>

I can absolutely attest to that fact. I spent 17 years in Dallas; during
the summer, when it was hot (over 90 to 100F), it was absolutely miserable.
The only thing a fan in the shop did was increase the blast furnace effect,
just blowing more hot air on the victim. Have spent the last 7 years in
Tucson. When it is hot (100 to 105), I can turn a fan on in the shop, open
the windows, get the air circulating and work with little discomfort. When
the "monsoon" hits around July, the humidity goes up and the fan is no
longer effective, that's when I turn on the AC. The other difference I've
noticed here is that a number of places have awnings or other coverings up
between buildings -- walking under the shade makes a huge difference. In
Dallas (and I'm sure it's even worse in higher humidity places like
Houston), a shade makes just about zero difference when it's hot out -- you
walk outside and are floored by the stifling heat whether you are under
cover or not, it's still really hot, sticky, and uncomfortable.



+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------+

If you're gonna be dumb, you better be tough

+--------------------------------------------------------------------------------+

ND

"Norman D. Crow"

in reply to "Minwax Mac" on 08/04/2006 12:25 PM

08/04/2006 7:48 PM



"Minwax Mac" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Well - it looks like I've found my way back home. It's been a while
> guys and gals. I thought that perhaps the "Subject Line" might perk up
> a few old sets of eyes. I'm still in contact with a few of my old
> woodbashers out there - (Hey there Nahmie!) ;-) I've been in Vegas
> now for almost 2 years. A few of you out there may remember Harvey
> Klene - a great friend who gave me some assistance a couple of years
> ago and got me out here. What a shop he built! The envy of anything
> I've ever seen.
>
> I'm a project manager for a very large plumbing contractor out here and
> the construction is phenominal! Las Vegas is growing by leaps and
> bounds. It's also a great place to live as well. My life has come
> full circle and things cannot be better. The money is great, the
> living is great, and I've actually been given a new start in life.
>
> I actually built a hinged top coffee table - still no major tools, but
> with a cabinet scraper, a good circ saw I kept, an actual handplane or
> two, old Jummy used oak. That's right boys and girls . . . OAK. I
> know it was against my better judgement but I did it anyway. Please
> keep in mind that the Minwax was still there! LOL!
>
> Just dropped in to say hello and hope everyone is doing great.
>
> Take care.
>
>
Welcome home!

--
Nahmie
The only road to success is always under construction.

ND

"Norman D. Crow"

in reply to "Minwax Mac" on 08/04/2006 12:25 PM

09/04/2006 8:46 AM



"charlie b" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Much of a call for custom humidors in Las Vegas?
>
> Glad to hear that things have settled down and
> life's treating you well, or at least well enough
> to start using oak (who'd believe it would ever
> happen!)
>
> So having moved from humid heat to dry heat, does
> dry heat really feel cooler than humid heat?
>
> At this rate, Black Sheep should show up this
> time next year followed by O'Dean (sp?)
>
>
Dunno about O'Deen, but keep eyes open for the "Duke of Burl"(nee Sheppy).
Egads, even Phully may show up!

--
Nahmie
The only road to success is always under construction.

ss

skeezics

in reply to "Minwax Mac" on 08/04/2006 12:25 PM

08/04/2006 9:18 PM

On 8 Apr 2006 12:25:10 -0700, "Minwax Mac" <[email protected]> wrote:

>Well - it looks like I've found my way back home. It's been a while
>guys and gals. I thought that perhaps the "Subject Line" might perk up
>a few old sets of eyes. I'm still in contact with a few of my old
>woodbashers out there - (Hey there Nahmie!) ;-) I've been in Vegas
>now for almost 2 years. A few of you out there may remember Harvey
>Klene - a great friend who gave me some assistance a couple of years
>ago and got me out here. What a shop he built! The envy of anything
>I've ever seen.
>
>I'm a project manager for a very large plumbing contractor out here and
>the construction is phenominal! Las Vegas is growing by leaps and
>bounds. It's also a great place to live as well. My life has come
>full circle and things cannot be better. The money is great, the
>living is great, and I've actually been given a new start in life.
>
>I actually built a hinged top coffee table - still no major tools, but
>with a cabinet scraper, a good circ saw I kept, an actual handplane or
>two, old Jummy used oak. That's right boys and girls . . . OAK. I
>know it was against my better judgement but I did it anyway. Please
>keep in mind that the Minwax was still there! LOL!
>
>Just dropped in to say hello and hope everyone is doing great.
>
>Take care.
>
>Jummy

wellcome home jums. glad things are lookin up. soooooooo when ya
gittin married? lmao... stick around a while. this place be a changin
but it aint dead yet.

skeez

DF

"David F. Eisan"

in reply to "Minwax Mac" on 08/04/2006 12:25 PM

09/04/2006 10:41 AM

Hey!

Good to hear you are doing well. I am *way* to busy these days to post like
I used to, but I still check in every now and then to see how things are
going around here.

I need to start writing stories again, there is a whole new crop of fish to
reel in....

David.

TW

Tom Watson

in reply to "Minwax Mac" on 08/04/2006 12:25 PM

08/04/2006 7:30 PM

On 8 Apr 2006 12:25:10 -0700, "Minwax Mac" <[email protected]> wrote:

>Well - it looks like I've found my way back home. It's been a while
>guys and gals. I thought that perhaps the "Subject Line" might perk up
>a few old sets of eyes. I'm still in contact with a few of my old
>woodbashers out there - (Hey there Nahmie!) ;-) I've been in Vegas
>now for almost 2 years. A few of you out there may remember Harvey
>Klene - a great friend who gave me some assistance a couple of years
>ago and got me out here. What a shop he built! The envy of anything
>I've ever seen.
>
>I'm a project manager for a very large plumbing contractor out here and
>the construction is phenominal! Las Vegas is growing by leaps and
>bounds. It's also a great place to live as well. My life has come
>full circle and things cannot be better. The money is great, the
>living is great, and I've actually been given a new start in life.
>
>I actually built a hinged top coffee table - still no major tools, but
>with a cabinet scraper, a good circ saw I kept, an actual handplane or
>two, old Jummy used oak. That's right boys and girls . . . OAK. I
>know it was against my better judgement but I did it anyway. Please
>keep in mind that the Minwax was still there! LOL!
>
>Just dropped in to say hello and hope everyone is doing great.
>
>Take care.
>
>Jummy


Old Jummy Wood is the wood that's good
It's the wood we'd all use if we could
Jummy tried to tell us but was misunderstood
So he moved far away

(good to see your voice again, jums)



Regards,

Tom Watson

tjwatson1ATcomcastDOTnet (real email)

http://home.comcast.net/~tjwatson1/

LN

Lou Newell

in reply to "Minwax Mac" on 08/04/2006 12:25 PM

08/04/2006 10:03 PM

This lurker do remember you. WB

Minwax Mac wrote:
> Well - it looks like I've found my way back home. It's been a while
> guys and gals. I thought that perhaps the "Subject Line" might perk up
> a few old sets of eyes. I'm still in contact with a few of my old
> woodbashers out there - (Hey there Nahmie!) ;-) I've been in Vegas
> now for almost 2 years. A few of you out there may remember Harvey
> Klene - a great friend who gave me some assistance a couple of years
> ago and got me out here. What a shop he built! The envy of anything
> I've ever seen.
>
> I'm a project manager for a very large plumbing contractor out here and
> the construction is phenominal! Las Vegas is growing by leaps and
> bounds. It's also a great place to live as well. My life has come
> full circle and things cannot be better. The money is great, the
> living is great, and I've actually been given a new start in life.
>
> I actually built a hinged top coffee table - still no major tools, but
> with a cabinet scraper, a good circ saw I kept, an actual handplane or
> two, old Jummy used oak. That's right boys and girls . . . OAK. I
> know it was against my better judgement but I did it anyway. Please
> keep in mind that the Minwax was still there! LOL!
>
> Just dropped in to say hello and hope everyone is doing great.
>
> Take care.
>
> Jummy
>

Lr

"Leon"

in reply to "Minwax Mac" on 08/04/2006 12:25 PM

08/04/2006 7:31 PM

NOT YOU again... LOL

Welcome back


"Minwax Mac" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Well - it looks like I've found my way back home. It's been a while
> guys and gals. I thought that perhaps the "Subject Line" might perk up
> a few old sets of eyes. I'm still in contact with a few of my old
> woodbashers out there - (Hey there Nahmie!) ;-) I've been in Vegas
> now for almost 2 years. A few of you out there may remember Harvey
> Klene - a great friend who gave me some assistance a couple of years
> ago and got me out here. What a shop he built! The envy of anything
> I've ever seen.
>
> I'm a project manager for a very large plumbing contractor out here and
> the construction is phenominal! Las Vegas is growing by leaps and
> bounds. It's also a great place to live as well. My life has come
> full circle and things cannot be better. The money is great, the
> living is great, and I've actually been given a new start in life.
>
> I actually built a hinged top coffee table - still no major tools, but
> with a cabinet scraper, a good circ saw I kept, an actual handplane or
> two, old Jummy used oak. That's right boys and girls . . . OAK. I
> know it was against my better judgement but I did it anyway. Please
> keep in mind that the Minwax was still there! LOL!
>
> Just dropped in to say hello and hope everyone is doing great.
>
> Take care.
>
> Jummy
>


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