An embarrassment ......

[gus3049]

..... of riches.

yet another yew tree donated. I have so much now that I am never going to be able to use it all. I have loads of the upper branches which are good for mushrooms, goblets, etc.

If there are any of my ex-pat colleagues within reach ( I know there are a couple at least) who would like to do a wood swap, please feel free to get in touch. I am in Ronsenac near Villebois Lavalette.

I would like some 'ordinary' wood, maple, sycamore, beech sort of thing.

This lot has only been cut a day or so so will obviously be a while be while before it can be used. I do have loads of the earlier lot which is drying but not fully dry. I have used some and so far haven't had too much of a problem with splitting.

 

[Wood spoiler]

Who's a lucky boy then?

It certainly makes trying to earn a living off your turning easier when you are benefitting from "Free" wood

 

[gus3049]

Who's a lucky boy then?

It certainly makes trying to earn a living off your turning easier when you are benefitting from "Free" wood

Ah but I do have to give them something in exchange so its not quite free. I mean, I will only get about thirty bowls out of this lot and I have to give one of them away. Life is so unfair

 

[Jonzjob]

Oh please don't get too upset Gordon or you will have the tears pouring forth from me

Pity that you don't live closer to the best bit of France! But then again, you could always visit and bring a car load and return sith a bit of beech and a bit of tulip wood. I know, I know, far to generous, but that's just how I am. Our B&B prices are reassuringly expensive too with top quality c r a p service thrown in! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[gus3049]

Our B&B prices are reassuringly expensive too with top quality c r a p service thrown in! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Oh yikes, you don't like the C rap :shock: Worst music in the world, couldn't stand it I'm afraid. If you're passing of course.....