So, since I abruptly emerged from lurker-hood via the web archive, I
guess it's time to introduce myself. I'm 30, and married to a SWMBO
who is not only tolerant but encouraging of this...habit. I'm a
graduate student right now, investigating how marine microorganisms
make molecules that could be drugs. I'm also at the very bottom end of
the Galoot learning curve. Every purchase involves hours of research,
and a little bit of wondering whether I actually made a reasonable
buy. But it's too much fun to put down, so I think I'll stick with it.

Being a grad student, money is somewhat scarce. Woodworking is a
family thing, and this seems the best way to me to connect to
tradition. It also seems that I've found the perfect community in
which to explore it. I look forward to getting to know you all in my
new, de-lurked status.

Brian Hathaway
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> 
> From: "Brian Hathaway" 
> Date: 2007/11/19 Mon PM 10:24:15 CST
> To: oldtools@r...
> Subject: [OldTools] Obligatory Biography
> 
> So, since I abruptly emerged from lurker-hood via the web archive, I
> guess it's time to introduce myself. I'm 30, and married to a SWMBO
> who is not only tolerant but encouraging of this...habit. I'm a
> graduate student right now, investigating how marine microorganisms
> make molecules that could be drugs. I'm also at the very bottom end of
> the Galoot learning curve. Every purchase involves hours of research,
> and a little bit of wondering whether I actually made a reasonable
> buy. But it's too much fun to put down, so I think I'll stick with it.
> 
> Being a grad student, money is somewhat scarce. Woodworking is a
> family thing, and this seems the best way to me to connect to
> tradition. It also seems that I've found the perfect community in
> which to explore it. I look forward to getting to know you all in my
> new, de-lurked status.
> 
> Brian Hathaway

 Welcome to the porch Brian. If there is anything the SGFH can do 
to help you down the slope, just let us know...there's a bucket of 
grease around here somewhere.
roy 

Roy Griggs
roygriggs@w...
www.shavingsandsawdust.com

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Welcome, Brian.

Wish I had started that soon. The folks here are great. Good luck on
finishing grad work and on using those tools. Have fun.

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Welcome aboard Brian!

Not sure where you live, but check around, because there are some
local Galoot groups.  I know S.E. Michigan has a group which meets
occasionally.  In fact, the December 6th meeting we are going to make
stair saws.

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Best Regards,
John

John J Black a MichiGaloot!
Web: http://jjblack.net
Galootish Web Area: http://jjblack.net/CreativeSide.html
Email: jjblack@g...
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