A first for me...

[Bigtyme]

I finished an interesting project today. About a week ago I was contacted by a gentleman who had recently lost his girlfriend at a young age and neither he or her family could afford a headstone. He had built a beautiful cross to place at her gravesite but had no way to add her name or birth information. That's where I came in. He contacted me to see if I could help. It was certainly a project meant for my CW. I put a design together and instead of printing on paper, I did a test carve for him to review out of some pine I had in my shop. He really liked it so today I put the carve on the cross he built.

This has really hit me pretty hard. I have a great wife and pretty darn good life, so I have a real soft spot for this gentleman trying to do the best he can with a difficult situation. I think the bill for the carving will mysteriously disappear on the way to deliver the cross on Monday.....

[seathis]

God bless that you care.

[brdad]

You're doing the right thing.

[floridacarver]

That's Bigtyme of you! Would love to see the project. will you post a picture of the project?

[Bigtyme]

I thought about posting a picture but out of respect for the family I decided against it. Maybe once it is in place I can get permission and take a picture and post it... Thx all for the kind words. To me the real thx should go to the boyfriend for doing all that he can.....

[b.sumner47]

NICE ! Capt Barry

[CNC Carver]

Way to go John. I'm sure it will mean alot to that gentleman. Way to step up and help out! World would be much better if more people helped each other when they could.
Jeff

[mercer57]

Giving freely of your talents is the way it's meant to be! Good job sharing yours.

[fwharris]

Great job sir!

[henry1]

have to say great job

[TerryT]

Thanks for doing that for these folks.

[lawrence]

Thanks for the anecdote-- I needed that this morning- and well done to you.

Lawrence

[kennelmaster]

Maybe we could all seek out opportunities to help someone in need with our special talents and call the results "The Bigtyme Project".

[CNC Carver]

I think that would be great. Update this post with what Bigtyme project you did!

[Bigtyme]

I think this is a great project but after I stop blushing I might suggest giving it a name for someone that has spent much time helping others such as the AskBud project or another deserving member of the CW family...

[Bigtyme]

I delivered the carved section of the cross late yesterday. My customer was very happy with the results of the carve and a little teary when I winked and told him the bill blew out of the window of my truck on the way over and not to worry about any carving charges. Mondays aren't typically great days, but yesterday sure was. I have been very fortunate to have been able to make a number of customers happy over the years, but this one is one I will remember for a long time.....

[Old Salt]

Better than making some old money , he will never forget it.

[CNC Carver]

Great work John! Thanks for reminding us all to give some back when we can! Here is a big THANK YOU to all of the helpful people here on this forum! You guys make this a great place and I'm glad to be a member.

[kcc2012]

God Bless You.