Deno Report post Posted June 3, 2009 Hello to everyone. My name is Dennis Noland. My father was Gene Noland (Geno), who did a lot of leather crafting through the 60's and 70's. He did a lot of work for Tandy Leather. I did a few myself. My father passed away last year, May 8, 2008. Been thinking of getting back into the craft, though it's been awhile. I was thinking of creating some new works and dedicating them to him. By the way, glad to be here. My best to everyone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timd Report post Posted June 3, 2009 Hi Dennis, welcome. Be very careful around here, this place is addicting! I think I spend more time here than I do actually doing leatherwork. Where in PA are you ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deno Report post Posted June 3, 2009 Thank you. Brockway PA. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwinOaks Report post Posted June 3, 2009 Hi and welcome to leatherworker.net! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timd Report post Posted June 3, 2009 Ahhh, up there in God's country. I'm 20 miles north of Philly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deno Report post Posted June 3, 2009 Thank you TwinOaks. Yes God's Country is right, Living in the country in the house I grew up in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted June 3, 2009 Deno Welcome to a Great Place..............I AM very thankful to your Dad for the past 30 years for getting me instered in BUCKSKINNING,,,,,,, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colman Report post Posted June 3, 2009 Deno, Welcome to LW! Glad to here you are getting back into the craft. Kinda like riding a bicycle, you don't forget how, just a little wobbley at first. Johnny Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deno Report post Posted June 5, 2009 Thought I would share the first portrait I ever did back in 1977. The design is by Al Stohlman. My father picked it out for me to do, based upon my skill level at the time. Still brings back memories. My best to all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rdb Report post Posted June 5, 2009 Welcome to the Forum, Deno! Jump in, the water's fine. I think your father's doodle pages were my favorites. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinhopkins Report post Posted June 5, 2009 Hello Deno, That picture sure brings back a lot of memories for me... I just loved that pattern pak, and carved each picture in it many times. Even got paid for most of em'! I think I've carved about everything that your dad ever had published by Tandy. At least I tried to! I appreciate that you're willing to think about contributing! Best wishes, and I really appreciate all that your dad did for the craft. Kevin Hopkins- Springfield leather co. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
