G'day you lot, I'm about to disappear from the wreck, at fairly short
notice, will possibly be back some time in the future, - who knows
when that may be.
The wreck has been a source of inspiration and learning for me and I've
thoroughly enjoyed the sparring and ripostes and wealth of good humour.
My way of saying thanks to all:
Ode to The Wreck.
---------------------------
There's a place exists on Usenet,
We know it as "The Wreck"
It should mainly be for woodwork,
(It should), but what the heck.
There's opinions on everything,
Not just confined to wood,
Advice is given freely
(And *most* of it is good.)
There's every different attitude,
And every different style,
Some posts might make your blood boil,
But most would make you smile.
The range of things you'll learn of,
If you find yourself in here,
Is truthfully, astounding,
It has knowledge without peer.
Theres no membership requirement,
Just join in and have your say,
You can have your questions answered,
And then be on your way.
Or, you may find, like many,
Who discover it one day,
That you're returning often,
Just to read, or have your say.
Discussions range from politics,
To life down on the farm,
From tools and wood, to stains and jigs,
And therein lies it's charm.
For it's a universal gathering,
Of mostly friendly folk,
Who share a common interest,
And appreciate a joke.
It's a kind of local woodshop,
Where, no matter where you're at,
You'll mix with others worldwide,
Work some wood and chew the fat.
And when the history of Usenet,
Historians may trace,
They'll find that Rec Woodworking,
Made this world, a better place.
diggerop
On Nov 17, 11:39=A0pm, "diggerop" <toobusy@themoment> wrote:
> G'day you lot, I'm about to disappear from the wreck, at fairly short
> notice, will possibly be back some time in the future, =A0- who knows
> when that may be.
> The wreck has been a source of inspiration and learning for me and I've
> thoroughly enjoyed the sparring and ripostes and wealth of good humour.
> My way of saying thanks to all:
>
> Ode to The Wreck.
> ---------------------------
>
> There's a place exists on Usenet,
>
> We know it as "The Wreck"
>
> It should mainly be for woodwork,
>
> (It should), but what the heck.
>
> There's opinions on everything,
>
> Not just confined to wood,
>
> Advice is given freely
>
> (And *most* of it is good.)
>
> There's every different attitude,
>
> And every different style,
>
> Some posts might make your blood boil,
>
> But most would make you smile.
>
> The range of things you'll learn of,
>
> If you find yourself in here,
>
> Is truthfully, astounding,
>
> It has knowledge without peer.
>
> Theres no membership requirement,
>
> Just join in and have your say,
>
> You can have your questions answered,
>
> And then be on your way.
>
> Or, you may find, like many,
>
> Who discover it one day,
>
> That you're returning often,
>
> Just to read, or have your say.
>
> Discussions range from politics,
>
> To life down on the farm,
>
> From tools and wood, to stains and jigs,
>
> And therein lies it's charm.
>
> For it's a universal gathering,
>
> Of mostly friendly folk,
>
> Who share a common interest,
>
> And appreciate a joke.
>
> It's a kind of local woodshop,
>
> Where, no matter where you're at,
>
> You'll mix with others worldwide,
>
> Work some wood and chew the fat.
>
> And when the history of Usenet,
>
> Historians may trace,
>
> They'll find that Rec Woodworking,
>
> Made this world, a better place.
>
> diggerop
*GROUP HUG!!!*
On Nov 18, 5:44=A0am, "Lew Hodgett" <[email protected]> wrote:
> "diggerop" wrote:
> > G'day you lot, I'm about to disappear from the wreck, at fairly
> > short notice, will possibly be back some time in the future, =A0- who
> > knows when that may be.
>
> <snip>
>
> May you have fair winds at your back as you journey forth.
>
> Lew
And may the fish he catch be bigger than the hole in his net.
On Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:44:21 -0800, the infamous "Lew Hodgett"
<[email protected]> scrawled the following:
>"diggerop" wrote:
>
>> G'day you lot, I'm about to disappear from the wreck, at fairly
>> short notice, will possibly be back some time in the future, - who
>> knows when that may be.
><snip>
>
>May you have fair winds at your back as you journey forth.
Aw, Lew. Give him an Irish wish:
May the wind at your backside always be your own!
--
When we are planning for posterity,
we ought to remember that virtue is not hereditary.
-- Thomas Paine
diggerop said:
>G'day you lot, I'm about to disappear from the wreck, at fairly short
>notice, will possibly be back some time in the future, - who knows
>when that may be.
>The wreck has been a source of inspiration and learning for me and I've
>thoroughly enjoyed the sparring and ripostes and wealth of good humour.
>My way of saying thanks to all:
>
>Ode to The Wreck.
>---------------------------
>
>There's a place exists on Usenet,
>
>We know it as "The Wreck"
>
>It should mainly be for woodwork,
>
>(It should), but what the heck.
>
>
>
>There's opinions on everything,
>
>Not just confined to wood,
>
>Advice is given freely
>
>(And *most* of it is good.)
>
>
>
>There's every different attitude,
>
>And every different style,
>
>Some posts might make your blood boil,
>
>But most would make you smile.
>
>
>
>The range of things you'll learn of,
>
>If you find yourself in here,
>
>Is truthfully, astounding,
>
>It has knowledge without peer.
>
>
>
>Theres no membership requirement,
>
>Just join in and have your say,
>
>You can have your questions answered,
>
>And then be on your way.
>
>
>
>Or, you may find, like many,
>
>Who discover it one day,
>
>That you're returning often,
>
>Just to read, or have your say.
>
>
>
>Discussions range from politics,
>
>To life down on the farm,
>
>From tools and wood, to stains and jigs,
>
>And therein lies it's charm.
>
>
>
>For it's a universal gathering,
>
>Of mostly friendly folk,
>
>Who share a common interest,
>
>And appreciate a joke.
>
>
>
>It's a kind of local woodshop,
>
>Where, no matter where you're at,
>
>You'll mix with others worldwide,
>
>Work some wood and chew the fat.
>
>
>
>And when the history of Usenet,
>
>Historians may trace,
>
>They'll find that Rec Woodworking,
>
>Made this world, a better place.
>
>
>diggerop
Most excellent!
I hope your hiatus is a short one;
Fond memories you will embrace.
For without your seasoned repartee,
The wreck will be a lesser place. :)
One Seppo who'll shout a round and skol a stubbie in your honor ya
bloody piker. You'd better lob in ya dag bastard. ;-)
Greg G.
On Nov 18, 8:28=A0am, Robatoy <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Nov 18, 5:44=A0am, "Lew Hodgett" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> > "diggerop" wrote:
> > > G'day you lot, I'm about to disappear from the wreck, at fairly
> > > short notice, will possibly be back some time in the future, =A0- who
> > > knows when that may be.
>
> > <snip>
>
> > May you have fair winds at your back as you journey forth.
>
> > Lew
>
> And may the fish he catch be bigger than the hole in his net.
That'd be Nova Scotia grammar, laddie.
"diggerop" <toobusy@themoment> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> And when the history of Usenet,
>
> Historians may trace,
>
> They'll find that Rec Woodworking,
>
> Made this world, a better place.
>
>
> diggerop
>
Don't you want to keep being a part of that???
Regards,
Bill
"diggerop" <toobusy@themoment> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> G'day you lot, I'm about to disappear from the wreck, at fairly short
> notice, will possibly be back some time in the future, - who knows when
> that may be.
> The wreck has been a source of inspiration and learning for me and I've
> thoroughly enjoyed the sparring and ripostes and wealth of good humour.
> My way of saying thanks to all:
>
> Ode to The Wreck.
> ---------------------------
>
>
Whatever your reasons are for leaving, good luck.
diggerop wrote:
> G'day you lot, I'm about to disappear from the wreck, at fairly short
> notice, will possibly be back some time in the future, - who knows when
> that may be.
> The wreck has been a source of inspiration and learning for me and I've
> thoroughly enjoyed the sparring and ripostes and wealth of good humour.
Enjoyed your visit! Come back when you can!
--
Morris Dovey
DeSoto Solar
DeSoto, Iowa USA
http://www.iedu.com/DeSoto/
On Nov 17, 11:39 pm, "diggerop" <toobusy@themoment> wrote:
> G'day you lot, I'm about to disappear from the wreck, at fairly short
> notice, will possibly be back some time in the future, - who knows
> when that may be.
> The wreck has been a source of inspiration and learning for me and I've
> thoroughly enjoyed the sparring and ripostes and wealth of good humour.
> My way of saying thanks to all:
>
> Ode to The Wreck.
I was thinking about this thread on my way to work today.
I think if I was given the choice of being able to wake up tomorrow knowing
everything there was to know about woodworking or learning through
this forum and other resources (the way I do now), I would choose the
latter.
If one removes the "human element"--like being able to share pictures of
projects
and techniques and ideas, then woodworking starts to appear a bit dry.
Fortunately,
the human element is central to the whole picture..one doesn't design and
build
furniture to rest in a vacuum (one vacuums the furniture...).
Bill
P.S. I have learned, I think, not to participate in politicial threads
because my skin
is not thick enough for it. Face-to-face, I think I could hold my end up,
but I'm not going to
argue with "strangers", especially about politics! I'm sure I'll forget and
get sucked in again,
and then I'll need to back off again... ; )
"Bill" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I think if I was given the choice of being able to wake up tomorrow
> knowing
> everything there was to know about woodworking or learning through
> this forum and other resources (the way I do now), I would choose the
> latter.
Gosh, if you ever get to the point where you know everything about
everything
you are interested in, then what do you do next? I wouldn't even smile...
; )
Bill
"Bill" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Fortunately, the human element is central to the whole picture..one
> doesn't design and build furniture to rest in a vacuum (one vacuums the
> furniture...).
>
That was pretty bad..I probably should have written instead: One doesn't
design and
build furniture to rest in a vacuum--one rests on the furniture and vacuums
the rest...
That makes a little more sense.
Peace, diggerop. Come back when you're ready.
Bill
diggerop wrote:
> G'day you lot, I'm about to disappear from the wreck, at fairly short
> notice, will possibly be back some time in the future, - who knows when
> that may be.
> The wreck has been a source of inspiration and learning for me and I've
> thoroughly enjoyed the sparring and ripostes and wealth of good humour.
> My way of saying thanks to all:
>
> Ode to The Wreck.
> ---------------------------
[snip of wondrous doggerel]
May your skies be sunny,
may your beer be cool,
and may your sleep be without dreams.
peace,
jo4hn
On Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:39:02 +0800, "diggerop" <toobusy@themoment>
wrote:
>G'day you lot, I'm about to disappear from the wreck, at fairly short
>notice, will possibly be back some time in the future, - who knows
>when that may be.
snip
>diggerop
Hope things are ok with you, good luck and come back soon
you bastard
On Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:39:02 +0800, the infamous "diggerop"
<toobusy@themoment> scrawled the following:
>G'day you lot, I'm about to disappear from the wreck, at fairly short
>notice, will possibly be back some time in the future, - who knows
>when that may be.
>The wreck has been a source of inspiration and learning for me and I've
>thoroughly enjoyed the sparring and ripostes and wealth of good humour.
>My way of saying thanks to all:
>
>Ode to The Wreck.
>---------------------------
>
>There's a place exists on Usenet,
>
>We know it as "The Wreck"
<li'l snip>
>And when the history of Usenet,
>
>Historians may trace,
>
>They'll find that Rec Woodworking,
>
>Made this world, a better place.
Awwwwwwwwwwwwww! <sniffle, sob, HONK>
Toodles, Dop. Nice knowin' ya.
--
When we are planning for posterity,
we ought to remember that virtue is not hereditary.
-- Thomas Paine
On Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:37:47 -0800, the infamous jo4hn
<[email protected]> scrawled the following:
>diggerop wrote:
>> G'day you lot, I'm about to disappear from the wreck, at fairly short
>> notice, will possibly be back some time in the future, - who knows when
>> that may be.
>> The wreck has been a source of inspiration and learning for me and I've
>> thoroughly enjoyed the sparring and ripostes and wealth of good humour.
>> My way of saying thanks to all:
>>
>> Ode to The Wreck.
>> ---------------------------
>[snip of wondrous doggerel]
>
>May your skies be sunny,
>may your beer be cool,
>and may your sleep be without dreams.
The person who thought that one up evidently tired of waking up
sticky.
--
When we are planning for posterity,
we ought to remember that virtue is not hereditary.
-- Thomas Paine
Crikey digs
Yer got us altogether again
Had us all larfin . . . and bluewin . .!
And then there 'e wos . . gorn....!
who was that mysterious man . ..?
Digs, I hope this departure is nothing too profound - and I thank you for
renewing my interest in the wreck and connecting once again with some of my
old mates. . . . ..
Go well - and if should pass by Nannup sometime - it would be a pleasure to
meet you.
Phully
"diggerop" <toobusy@themoment> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> G'day you lot, I'm about to disappear from the wreck, at fairly short
> notice, will possibly be back some time in the future, - who knows when
> that may be.
> The wreck has been a source of inspiration and learning for me and I've
> thoroughly enjoyed the sparring and ripostes and wealth of good humour.
> My way of saying thanks to all:
>
> Ode to The Wreck.
> ---------------------------
>
> There's a place exists on Usenet,
>
> We know it as "The Wreck"
>
> It should mainly be for woodwork,
>
> (It should), but what the heck.
>
>
>
> There's opinions on everything,
>
> Not just confined to wood,
>
> Advice is given freely
>
> (And *most* of it is good.)
>
>
>
> There's every different attitude,
>
> And every different style,
>
> Some posts might make your blood boil,
>
> But most would make you smile.
>
>
>
> The range of things you'll learn of,
>
> If you find yourself in here,
>
> Is truthfully, astounding,
>
> It has knowledge without peer.
>
>
>
> Theres no membership requirement,
>
> Just join in and have your say,
>
> You can have your questions answered,
>
> And then be on your way.
>
>
>
> Or, you may find, like many,
>
> Who discover it one day,
>
> That you're returning often,
>
> Just to read, or have your say.
>
>
>
> Discussions range from politics,
>
> To life down on the farm,
>
> From tools and wood, to stains and jigs,
>
> And therein lies it's charm.
>
>
>
> For it's a universal gathering,
>
> Of mostly friendly folk,
>
> Who share a common interest,
>
> And appreciate a joke.
>
>
>
> It's a kind of local woodshop,
>
> Where, no matter where you're at,
>
> You'll mix with others worldwide,
>
> Work some wood and chew the fat.
>
>
>
> And when the history of Usenet,
>
> Historians may trace,
>
> They'll find that Rec Woodworking,
>
> Made this world, a better place.
>
>
> diggerop
>