Washroad Report post Posted August 20, 2007 (edited) To find this fantastic bunch of forums!!!!! My name is Brian, I'm an old guy from Orange (5 miles from Disneyland), CA. My screen name refers to a road my wife and I travel a lot when we go sand duning at Glamis (check out www.americansandassociation.org to see more of that). I started leather crafting almost 40 years ago....I made watch bands and belts and it helped to finance me getting through a few years of college before I found out that I really wanted to chase women and drag race more than study. OK, OK, I was a dumbass but I was only 18! I kept my stuff stashed away for many years, using it/making things only occasionally until about 12 years ago I really started getting into it again. So, I'm here, I read a lot, I just marvel at the work I see pictures of here and I won't post any of mine until it gets much better. I tend to do work that is neo-retro (what I call it), sorta retro style with a few different colors of dyes and sometimes a bit of whimsy! I gotta say, wow! when I look at stuff here! Edited August 20, 2007 by Washroad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johanna Report post Posted August 20, 2007 Well, it's about time you got here! I am possibly the crankiest lady in Ohio, so I'm sure we'll get along well. Help yourself to the coffee, but watch out for the doughnuts ClayB brings- he lets the dog lick them first! Johanna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roger Report post Posted August 20, 2007 Great Intro!! welcome to leatherworker. you will have to share some pics of your work:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abn Report post Posted August 21, 2007 Welcome! Please do post pics soon... I look forward to seeing what "neo-retro" looks like! Best, -Alex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Major Report post Posted August 21, 2007 Welcome aboard. Kick back relax and enjoy the ride. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Washroad Report post Posted August 23, 2007 (edited) Well, it's about time you got here! I am possibly the crankiest lady in Ohio, so I'm sure we'll get along well. Help yourself to the coffee, but watch out for the doughnuts ClayB brings- he lets the dog lick them first! Johanna You cannot possibly be more cranky than I am!!! Just can't!!! Shoot! I don't even like myself for the first 1/2 hour everyday until I've had my 3rd cup of coffee! Now, if ClayB lets his dog lick the doughnuts, if no one is watching the dog, would we know???? I'm trying to figure out the picture thingy. When I do, I will certainly post some! :biggrin: And thanks for the nice "welcomes!" Edited August 23, 2007 by Washroad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClayB Report post Posted August 24, 2007 You cannot possibly be more cranky than I am!!! Just can't!!! Shoot! I don't even like myself for the first 1/2 hour everyday until I've had my 3rd cup of coffee!Now, if ClayB lets his dog lick the doughnuts, if no one is watching the dog, would we know???? I have to confess, it isnt the dog licking the doughnuts, it's me. : Hey, I can't help myself, I really like those little sprinkly things they put on the tops. I was feeding the licked on ones to my dog, but everyone here was complaining that we were running out of doughnuts. It reminds me of the story of the politician that was campaigning at the nursing home. He was sitting on a chair in an old guys room talking to him and starting eating these peanuts in a bowl. Before long, the bowl was empty and he apologized to the old man for eating all his peanuts. The old guy said "oh that's ok, since I lost my teeth, all I can do is suck the chocolate off them anyway". Welcome to this forum. Everyone here is really friendly, even Johanna. The conversation is good, everyone is willing to help, and the pictures are great. But, you might want to bring your own snacks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shirleyz Report post Posted August 24, 2007 Welcome aboard Washroad. Can't wait to see your stuff! And thank you Clay for bringing that little sicky taste to the back of my throat. Shirley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Washroad Report post Posted August 25, 2007 Testing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BruceGibson Report post Posted August 25, 2007 Welcome to the party! And I'm staying away from the donuts. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beaverslayer Report post Posted August 30, 2007 Testing. Welcome to the forum Washroad, Glad to have you here. We are a bunch of friendly people that are more than willing to help out. By the way....what are ya testing??? Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Washroad Report post Posted August 31, 2007 Welcome to the forum Washroad,Glad to have you here. We are a bunch of friendly people that are more than willing to help out. By the way....what are ya testing??? Ken I was trying to upload a picture. Didn't see a way to delete the post. I'll get it figured out. I am a computer doofus. :w00t: Yes, this site is fabulous!! I just keep reading, looking at things, lots of catching up to do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Hammons Report post Posted September 1, 2007 Welcome Washboard and please do post some pics. Keep trying and you'll get it. Me I had the opposite problem of posting the same thing twice and will still do it once in a while. Won't be long before we have the biggest and best collection of leatherwork pics anywhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
