mhein68 Report post Posted June 3 Hi all.. Mike Heinen from Gallatin Mo.. I was a member of the IILG in the early 2000's.. Had alot of great times at shows back then,, Great people.. Blanche Byrne, Jim and Pat Hay, Roz "Dragon lady"?, Ron Ross (who helped me alot!) many more!. I mainly did Sheridan carving... Got pretty good.. Got a second place at an Indy show. Had some good tools Hand made tools (Dave Torix, Byrne back grounders, some I made). I had many great pieces from some talented people..... One day just got fed up with the whole thing.. People always asking for the "friend price" (= nothing) and the ol' "jeees a checkbook for $100? I can get a plastic cover at the store !" not sellng ..In a moment of fury ( and stupidity and a bit of bi-polar) I cleared everything out! Sold largest amount.. Gave some to a gentleman ( That took top a pawnshop! knew because I seen my stuff on the shelf one day!). Now I have "0" to show for it all (sucks) .. Now I am retired and getting the urge to start again.. Saddest part is having to buy everthing again! Still gonna do Sheridan, but now would just do for me to enjoy and not feel like I have to sell. Again I will have alot of questions... Sorry for the "novel" post I just need a place to vent after so long ago.. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsunkasapa Report post Posted June 3 Having lost everything to a wildfire, including my shop building, I know how starting over goes. You have my sympathy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mhein68 Report post Posted June 3 Thank you.. Sorry to hear... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
