JohnBarton Report post Posted January 16, 2009 Thank you Johanna - this forum captivates me and brings me a lot of joy to see the wonderful things that people come up with. I am grateful to have a place where I can get information to improve our work and our business and where I can share the things that I know to help others. Thanks for building and maintaining that place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bree Report post Posted January 16, 2009 Johanna... Your story is moving. Your dedication to this community is inspiring. I have been a member for awhile now and have seen firsthand the worth of this forum. I want to thank you and all the members for creating something of inestimable value. Consequently, I have chosen to go blue today by donating to the operation of this forum. I encourage all members to dig down deep and send something in to help this great lady continue offering and improving this oustanding resource to the community of leatherworkers. It is only proper that I should give back something for all that I have received from this forum. Thanks again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johanna Report post Posted January 16, 2009 Bree- you look terrific in blue! Thanks for contributing to LW. We couldn't do this without help from people like you. I don't have to explain hosting costs to you- you already know. You also let it slip that you are a web tech...hmmm...if you suffer from a moment of boredom, watch out! I have a list of "things to do" that you could probably do better than me. Thank you for the kind words and for chipping into the kitty. Johanna If I ever write my autobiography, I'm gonna have to call it fiction, because no one would believe this crazy ride! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kfiretwo Report post Posted January 20, 2009 Johanna I'm new to this site, and think its a wonderful place to learn new tricks to an old craft. thank you and your crew for making it all possible. As for the youngsters get them involved, we have 4 kids also 14 13 10 and an 18mnt old, the 18mnt old sets in my lap while I try to crave lol but i wouldnt change it or stop it for the world. the next time your slipping thru central pa tell everyone hello, I miss the hills also thank you again, god bless everyone the child for were all children at heart Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bree Report post Posted January 20, 2009 Bree- you look terrific in blue!Thanks for contributing to LW. We couldn't do this without help from people like you. I don't have to explain hosting costs to you- you already know. You also let it slip that you are a web tech...hmmm...if you suffer from a moment of boredom, watch out! I have a list of "things to do" that you could probably do better than me. Thank you for the kind words and for chipping into the kitty. Johanna If I ever write my autobiography, I'm gonna have to call it fiction, because no one would believe this crazy ride! You are most welcome. I don't often donate to forums. I have done so three times. In each case, the forum was a best of class forum and I had received much valuable information and wanted to give back. I will say that this is the fastest time for me from Subscription to Donation. I suppose that is because this forum provides more information in a more concentrated form than the others. Actually when I made the donation I felt like I was simply paying for a tool that I had been using on approval. You have my email address. If you need something Photoshopped or some kind of page building/design help just let me know. If I can help, I will help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RustyMelton Report post Posted January 20, 2009 Wow, touching story that I can relate to in more ways than one. Thank you so much for sharing your story and starting this site, its the best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
misel Report post Posted February 2, 2009 Johanna, I met you in chat (where I am most comfortable) and I knew there was something special about you. I am in awe of your strength and courage, and hope to meet you one day! Thank you for your kind words and gracious chat. (p.s. I am a digital forencisist who really gets very little work doing such, but if you have the drive from the server that went down I can retrieve data! I would do it for you, just to help.) Again, thank you. Tierza "You humble me Lord" Norah Jones Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JRB Report post Posted February 3, 2009 I might have missed it, but what part of OH are you in? I saw you mentioned Cincy but didn't know if that was your area or not. Didn't realize you were the "founder" of this haven of information...Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhall Report post Posted February 3, 2009 Joanna I am overwelmed by your story and generosity,Thanks so much for what you do! As I am new here and just learning to use this forum,I feel like I have got such along way to go...With folks like you and the others holding up that Lantern I may just be able to get there!Thanks again, forgive my mistakes and " keep building that amazing Life story" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johanna Report post Posted February 3, 2009 Aw, shucks. Thank you folks for the kind words, they are deeply appreciated. I'm not the only one that works here, though, and I can't take all the credit. There is a team of good folks here, working behind the scenes, and none of this would be possible without them. ClayB introduced them here. They all deserve a standing ovation. Johanna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan Report post Posted February 20, 2009 Johanna: Muchas Gracias. Many thanks. I've learned much more than I've helped. Stan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Des804 Report post Posted February 21, 2009 This place has been a Gods Send for me I love it here I'm learning so much and Johanna's Already helped me save a good deal of money in purchasing things. So far the only thing I've done is cut some straps that she sent me bevel the edges Slick them and punch a few holes. I've been reading up a lot and saving up to be able to buy a side here soon enough.. I'm also realizing that I know a few people in here from other forums I have been to that werent leather related and its nice to see some familiar faces. I hope to learn to make at least every thing possible sooner or later. Thanks for making that possible for me with such a great site and great and wonderful people Johanna. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Bell Report post Posted February 23, 2009 Johanna, I just found this thread after all this time benefiting from what you started I feel a little stupid! I hope you realize how much you've done to actually pay forward folks that you otherwise may have never known. As it has been written "A servant shall lead them" you have shown us all the way to improve who we are by improving what we do! Thanks and... Vaya Con Dios, Alan Bell Wake up and turn I loose, for the rain is falling! Bob Marley - Kaya Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slalik Report post Posted February 28, 2009 Johanna, WOW! Have you ever thought about being a novelist! You had me enthrawled! In any case, I'm new to the sight and leather working, and I have to tell you i have never seen a site like this before, it's amazing, addicting, informative......and on, and on! I'm actually a jeweler/metalsmith, and I wish they had a site like this for that! Thank you so much for creating this forum!!!!!!! - Sara Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suze Report post Posted February 28, 2009 Johanna, WOW! Have you ever thought about being a novelist! You had me enthrawled! In any case, I'm new to the sight and leather working, and I have to tell you i have never seen a site like this before, it's amazing, addicting, informative......and on, and on! I'm actually a jeweler/metalsmith, and I wish they had a site like this for that! Thank you so much for creating this forum!!!!!!!- Sara It's not hard to find the right foum for your craft - just do what Johanna did run out and make it yourself a proud cousin Suze Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DG Leather Report post Posted March 16, 2009 Hey johanna, I appreciate sites like yours !!!!! I am new to leatherwork I researched a bit 5 years ago...but took up soapstone carving. I now am in leatherwork for 3 months....no intro formally...I spent 2 grand on tools after research and bought some leather and let you tube teach me....lol I just stumbled onto this site!!! It is amazing...... Daniel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbob Report post Posted October 10, 2014 Hmmmm......now we know who Jonanna is....thanks for sharing!!!! Jimboob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverbullet Report post Posted October 10, 2014 God bless you , your trials have made you the lady you are today I thank you for this forum , I'm disabled and my fine motor movements don't always do what I want them too. Kinda hard to do great tooling with one good hand but I don't let it stop me , my credo is never give up . So I keep trying and making what I can , I don't make any money on things but I like doing the leatherwork. I make my own tools to save money. Yupp I like this site thank you loads , I spend hours looking. Gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted October 20, 2014 Please accept my most sincere thanks for all you have done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
