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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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