To absent friends...

[Cozzer]

We, like most people, have lost a few good 'uns over the past few months.
Let's raise a glass, and consider how lucky we were to cross paths...

 

[niall Y]

I too will raise a glass this Christmas to " Precious friends hid in death's dateless night"

 

[Hypnotic Chimera]

Absent friends and family

o7

( ^ That's a salute emoji)

Slainte

 

[Cabinetman]

I think that I shall ask my better half to leave a note on here if I should unexpectedly go for an extended play in the great workshop in the sky, where tales of sharpening are forever banned.
Or maybe it’s in the other workshop down below where sharpening never stops, ever finer and finer grits. Dear heaven save me from that.
Ian

 

[Amplidyne]

Absent friends.

 

[Katomi woodsmith]

Other half’s that have passed before us, our love and thoughts

 

[Sideways]

My dear daughter. With love forever. Xxx

 

[TRITON]

I too will raise a glass this Christmas to " Precious friends hid in death's dateless night"

 

[RobNichols]

This thread reminds me how I am often saddened when I wield a second hand tool and think of the hands of those that used it before me. Particularly poignant are the tools that I know only went on sale on the death of their owner. I think of the Bill who owned my tool chest before me when I open it. I can only hope that I use the tools in a way that the previous owners would approve of. I'm proud that in a very small way I am part of the many who continue the craft of those who have gone before us.

 

[Bingy man]

A glass raised to friends lost that helped and guided me in many aspects of my career when I needed technical assistance or physical help or support

 

[Katomi woodsmith]

Rob N
There is something about using tools that have been given a new life/passed on. I have dads and g dads plus as you say some that I picked up
I think of the past owner, when I am stuck, and yes wonder how they would have overcome the problem...... does not always work

 

[Bingy man]

But it is that thought process that keeps your brain ticking over even if it doesn’t work that minute or hour I find usually by the next day a solution has presented itself . Be it coincidence or divine intervention I’m happy to take it as a sign .

 

[Peter Sefton]

My dear Mum sadly passed away last week, she was a great artist, full of fun and very supportive of my woodworking career, very much missed this Christmas by me and our girls.

Rest in peace Mum.

 

[RobNichols]

My condolences Peter.

 

[Katomi woodsmith]

Peter, may you find peace,

 

[Bingy man]

Have to say losing a loved one at Christmas is just about the worst, you will I’m sure find the strength to continue with your life now she has passed . I’m certain she will be watching over you and your family