Chief31794 Report post Posted April 23, 2018 I have closed my leather business, my online store and facebook store. I will continue to do a little leather work from time-to-time, but I'm going into full retirement and will be: Enjoying Grandkids Fishing Playing Music Traveling pretty much in that order. I have been an infrequent contributor here on this site and have learned a lot from this site. It is one of the best forums of any kind on the internet. I belong to music, fishing and boating forums and this is by far the best and most active of any of them. Thanks to everyone, Ken "Chief" Harper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
machinehead Report post Posted April 23, 2018 Good for you Ken. Best wishes for a happy retirement and thank you for your contributions to this site. Hopefully you won't be a stranger around here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Double Daddy Report post Posted April 23, 2018 Best to you, sir, on your well-earned retirement! Like many others, I have enjoyed seeing your posts and fine handiwork. Enjoy those grand-young'uns, traveling and that pickin 'n grinnin'! As machinehead said...don't be a stranger! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted April 23, 2018 Mr. Harper, I just recently found your YouTube videos, and made some rifle slings that I posted in the "show off" section based on the information I learned from you. I will miss the invaluable information you had in those videos since you have removed them, but wanted to thank you for the information you did share over the time it was available. I pray you enjoy your retirement and the plans you have, and hope that you consider putting the videos back up for us to learn from! YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted April 23, 2018 Have a great retirement. Pop in once in a while for an update. Show off the kids and any new leather items. We appreciate your work and advice. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted April 23, 2018 Not far behind you Ken. 'Cept no grandkids as yet. And I haven't picked up a guitar in so long I'm not sure I aint forgot (or at least got fingers out of shape). And my boat aint so shiny as yern. And I'll be catchin' more walleye than bass. And my wife aint welcome ta join me. Otherwise, SAME HERE ENJOY! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpha2 Report post Posted April 23, 2018 Smooth seas and following winds, Chief! I "retired" at the end of the year, and the leather is just one of the ways I've kept my hand in...beginning to wonder if that was the right way to go. No kids or grand-kids, though, so will need something to keep me off the streets until my troph-wife retires in a few years. Thanks for all your input. Jeff Oh, and nice dobro. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Richardson Report post Posted April 23, 2018 Good for you ! Thanks for all you have given to the forum and the craft, I have learned much from your post and videos. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted April 24, 2018 Congratulations, Chief. Enjoy every minute of it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RegisD Report post Posted April 24, 2018 Happy fishing! Enjoy that new bass boat it's a beauty. Best to you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted April 24, 2018 Good luck and Godspeed! I always appreciated the work you shared. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
immiketoo Report post Posted April 24, 2018 Congrats chief! I retired a few years ago and do leather full time now. I also appreciate a good dobro, although my national is not a lap version like yours. Enjoy your time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plinkercases Report post Posted April 24, 2018 All the best and enjoy the rest! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigfoote Report post Posted April 24, 2018 Glad to hear you are joining the "Saturday every day" crowd, you will enjoy it. Thanks so much for your wisdom, encouragement and willingness to help other leather workers on this forum, and your great videos! Hope your still going to be here when we need some help! I had a fellow ask me for help with his Mexican round braid today and knew exactly where to send him! Thanks again and happy retirement! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reegesc Report post Posted April 28, 2018 Happy trails, Chief. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce H Report post Posted May 2, 2018 That's Awesome! Happy Retirement! Sure will miss seeing your work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted May 18, 2018 Enjoy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief31794 Report post Posted May 21, 2018 Thanks to everyone who posted on this thread. The comments and well wishes are very nice. Ken "Chief" Harper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
