Hi Rob,

always miss your presence here....especially as I feel I
really know you ( as in person)..shows are as shows are../
good,bad and sometimes ugly..love them or hate them it is a necessary evil of our existence. Takes a lot out of us!
The web site looks great and I'm sure there will be more returns for you effort. just keep doing it!!! thinking of you and hope to come down to see you both soon . SteelyJan

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Hi Janet!
It looks as though you have been selling some stuff lately. Congratulations! Susan asks me frequently if I have heard from you and we would both like to take a road trip up north to see your gallery. I guess you are buried under the snow from yesterday (am I hearing a chuckle in the background from Paula and Frank?). Anyway, you and Walter are always welcome to come for a visit (and we owe you both at least one wonderful dinner…).
Rob

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Hi Nelson! Thanks for your comments! I really missed you and all the other folks here. My wife points out that I don't "multi-task" well (i.e., running and yelling is a challenge), so I really had to focus on my futile show. It is nice to be back and see some of the wonderful postings again!
Rob

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Hi Mele!
How have things been for you lately? Have you been doing your wonderful garden pieces? Thanks so much for your comments about the bed. This was a (year late) year long birthday present for my wife. I know from the picture it looks like a dog bed (not too far from the truth). However, when you have two dogs, you really need a king sized bed to accommodate everyone.
Rob

Yes I still am. I did my first festival with my outside stuff and did pretty well. I am doing some inside stuff now, you can search "dogwood" and see the most recent. I looked at the web site and it is great. It's a beautiful transformation from horseshoes.
Mele

Hi Frank!
I was just standing in front of the mirror, practicing the phrase "Would you like fries with that?" in preparation for the big job interview when I got your email. Thanks for the encouragement. I guess I'll hold off on the career change for the time being. I am anxious to go through the back posts to see what you have been up to. I am really interested in finding out what has happened to the Eagle.
Rob

Hi Gerald!
Great to hear from you. It has been fun working with the vines. I usually feel, however, like I'm cheating. Working with the vines is kind of like "paint by numbers" for metal art. You just clean them up and dry them. Their individual shape dictates what they become without a whole lot of input from me. I could get kind of lazy that way.
I'm really glad you liked my work on the website. It is great getting your level of professional feedback!
Rob

Hi Paula!
Thanks for your compliments! I think of you and your work often when we are out with the dogs. I often see pine branches and vines that remind me of the wonderful pieces you have done with the amazing birds you have made.
Rob

well, if you're ever in the area, give Larry and i a call, i'll dust off a chair for you.
Paula
Guthrie, MN

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Jake-
I have never seen a piece of yours that didn't make me smile in appreciation and wonder! You are a gifted artist, and I am looking forward to seeing the bed you make.
Thanks for your compliments!
Rob

Hi Chuck!
Many thanks- I'm glad you liked the bed. Spent about a year (off and on) on it. Also, CONGRATULATIONS!!! on selling your first piece. That is really exciting! Everyone here is very happy and proud of you!
Rob