tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post6410070462591248102..comments2024-03-28T14:52:13.218-05:00Comments on Stonekettle Station: Latest from the Shop: BirdhousesJim Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11259550121437562338noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-65377727712412852702015-05-08T08:12:05.538-05:002015-05-08T08:12:05.538-05:00I really like the look of these wooden birdhouses....I really like the look of these wooden birdhouses. A couple of them actually remind me of acorns, which is a nice touch. That last one and the 7th to last especially look like acorns. Those would probably be the ones I would want the most.Guy Gardenerhttp://www.joesgiftsnthings.com/listing.asp?dept_id=30060&nopopup=1noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-14626023506223258762009-10-09T17:58:11.466-05:002009-10-09T17:58:11.466-05:00Wow, I can actually afford these. I'd like to ...Wow, I can actually afford these. I'd like to reserve two that look like #5 with the contrasting woods. Anytime before Christmas, so it doesn't matter which batch (everyone else looks like they've dibbed ahead of me by this point).MWThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09446603415730525882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-4210046525813276332009-10-09T14:40:23.092-05:002009-10-09T14:40:23.092-05:00Beastly, Beastly - you're supposed to put your...Beastly, Beastly - you're supposed to put your etsy URL in your comment so that folks can check out your wares, not just whine about it.<br /><br />Beastly makes fabu boxes, y'all. His stuff is different in style from Jim's, but equally lovely.<br /><br />Jim, put me down for one more birdhouse for round 2 for my Smart BIL.Janiecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190655869710465713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-7955869768008738562009-10-09T13:16:15.537-05:002009-10-09T13:16:15.537-05:00Lauren, Paypal is very simple and easy to use as a...Lauren, Paypal is very simple and easy to use as a seller. Which is why I use it. <br /><br />It handles the invoicing and book keeping. I have the Premier type account which works like a business savings account complete with debit cards and an excellent interest rate. <br /><br />Frankly, Paypal is better than most banks.Jim Wrighthttp://www.stonekettle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-13528138709903783532009-10-09T13:03:34.705-05:002009-10-09T13:03:34.705-05:00I got my invoice! I paid it! I hope PayPal gives y...I got my invoice! I paid it! I hope PayPal gives you the money quickly.<br /><br />(I've never been on the receiving money side of PayPal. Do they make it easy enough to get the funds out?)<br /><br />And big shout of Thanks to Beastly for extra identification efforts, especially since I won the one with the previously unidentified wood.Lauren Uroffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-22371750223913218242009-10-09T09:17:58.542-05:002009-10-09T09:17:58.542-05:00I've got everybody's email address, you sh...I've got everybody's email address, you should have paypal invoices.<br /><br />Birdhouses will ship tomorrow morning via priority mail. And after my visit to the Post Office, I'll be in the shop making more. Just for you. <br /><br />Thanks guys.Jim Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11259550121437562338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-79511939650478029362009-10-09T00:51:43.256-05:002009-10-09T00:51:43.256-05:00The Mystery of #5 is cleared up. Beastly has ident...The Mystery of #5 is cleared up. Beastly has identified the wood as Orange Agate, an exotic wood from Peru.<br /><br />Now you know why I keep Beastly around. He's a useful guy to know.Jim Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11259550121437562338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-59758480919056318132009-10-08T23:49:08.382-05:002009-10-08T23:49:08.382-05:00OK Jim at first glance I would have called mystery...OK Jim at first glance I would have called mystery wood Red Oak. It is hard as hell and though there is a fragrance it usually reminds me of dirty socks. I will do some comparing.<br />Now I have a few questions.<br />1. What groupies are you talking about?<br />2. Did the old school close recently? I hear about it all the time but can never seem to find it. It must move around a lot.<br />3. How is it that you have all this exotic wood all of a sudden? Birch, Birch and only Birch must have been something I remembered from another Jim.<br />4. If you are out of bowls why then aren't you pimping my stuff? Crap I got seven boxes of the stuff lyin around. Help me Pimp Momma Janice. Break out the purple suit.<br /><br />Ok now it's back to our regularly scheduled program.Beastlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05734235111057536747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-24051105790044663452009-10-08T23:19:07.916-05:002009-10-08T23:19:07.916-05:00Chris Gerrib,
I'd be glad to help out with a...Chris Gerrib, <br /><br />I'd be glad to help out with a charity piece, Chris. Send me an email and we'll work out the details.Jim Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11259550121437562338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-47838509598239982892009-10-08T21:37:20.357-05:002009-10-08T21:37:20.357-05:00I'm going to need to get some more wood ;)
At...I'm going to need to get some more wood ;)<br /><br />At least I know what I'll be doing this weekend. Thank again, folks, for interest and kind words.Jim Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11259550121437562338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-40124653421224823892009-10-08T21:06:42.440-05:002009-10-08T21:06:42.440-05:00Count me in for the next round, too! This would b...Count me in for the next round, too! This would be great for my parents.USAF wenchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-40371168290079997792009-10-08T19:03:58.308-05:002009-10-08T19:03:58.308-05:00I may be down for a birdhouse in the next round as...I may be down for a birdhouse in the next round as well, although I am all over the whole "bowls around Christmas" thing.nzformehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13982194544873836336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-36724308269201120062009-10-08T13:02:59.476-05:002009-10-08T13:02:59.476-05:00I too would like a second or third round choice.
...I too would like a second or third round choice.<br /><br />I'm sorry that we're forcing you to go to the Post Awful.Pam Adamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-70558058551799857682009-10-08T11:01:43.130-05:002009-10-08T11:01:43.130-05:00Jim, I will also want another one, besides #2 abov...Jim, I will also want another one, besides #2 above. If I have to wait for round 3 for my 2nd one, then I'll be patient. Really. Yes, really, now shut up.neurondochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12155027993661209263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-32862871067443713892009-10-08T10:32:27.330-05:002009-10-08T10:32:27.330-05:00I will likely go for another, but I didn't wan...I will likely go for another, but I didn't want to be grabby this time round. (Also need to investigate first for evidence of "Made in China" mark being artfully scrubbed -- fair warning, mister!)Jeff Hentoszhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05060570930866182531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-25179486708514779962009-10-08T10:14:44.286-05:002009-10-08T10:14:44.286-05:00Jim - I run a charity auction here in Chicago in M...Jim - I run a charity auction here in Chicago in March, and I'd be willing to buy something (bird house or otherwise) in the $30-$50 range.<br /><br />BUT, I'd like some kind of picture / document that says "I handmade this in Alaska" to go with. I think I can convince my Chicago auction buyers to bid it up!Chris Gerribhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09484367221527860100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-2956175285984093992009-10-08T09:38:36.866-05:002009-10-08T09:38:36.866-05:00Neurondoc - Fair's fair. You were in first! I&...Neurondoc - Fair's fair. You were in first! I'll wait til next round :)Aimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10999989380011744372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-70627386794275489622009-10-08T09:16:33.764-05:002009-10-08T09:16:33.764-05:00Hope you are more rested today.
It's too earl...<i>Hope you are more rested today.</i><br /><br />It's too early to tell, but it doesn't feel like it. Come on coffee.Jim Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11259550121437562338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-39933619539690661222009-10-08T09:12:12.646-05:002009-10-08T09:12:12.646-05:00If Aim wants #2, then I will happily cede it to he...If Aim wants #2, then I will happily cede it to her and wait for something in the next round. Otherwise -- MINE!<br /><br />I can't believe my whining actually worked. :-D<br /><br />Hope you are more rested today.neurondochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12155027993661209263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-45884882234836068952009-10-08T00:51:23.207-05:002009-10-08T00:51:23.207-05:00Opps, I do have Cindy's email address - and ha...Opps, I do have Cindy's email address - and had even sent her a response. <br /><br />Yes, I'm very tired tonight.Jim Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11259550121437562338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-440735380322338932009-10-08T00:43:48.048-05:002009-10-08T00:43:48.048-05:00Absolutely, positively, definitively, I want one f...Absolutely, positively, definitively, I want one from the next round. They're really something special - you have a lot of talent! And my husband (former AK resident) will get a kick out of giving him something made in AK.<br /><br />Thanks for the good wishes for Dad.Aimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10999989380011744372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-7399604627956202632009-10-08T00:35:42.402-05:002009-10-08T00:35:42.402-05:00Folks I suddenly realized that NeuronDoc had asked...Folks I suddenly realized that NeuronDoc had asked for one these in the last post - I'm going to give her priority on #2. If she wants it, it's hers.<br /><br />Doc, say yay or nay here in the comments (if you don't want this one, I'm cool with that - There should be plenty to pick from next week). <br /><br />If NeuronDoc doesn't want it, it's available to new folks for the rest of the day. If by this time tomorrow it's not claimed then it's available for anybody, including folks who've already reserved a piece. <br /><br />Clear?<br /><br />Yeah, sorry, I'm very tired tonight, and my kid is giving me a headache. School work. Urk.Jim Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11259550121437562338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-39567590345335870902009-10-08T00:28:20.727-05:002009-10-08T00:28:20.727-05:00OK, this is what I have:
#1, Jeff Henstosz
#2, Av...OK, this is what I have:<br /><br />#1, Jeff Henstosz<br /><b>#2, Available</b><br />#3, Cindy<br />#4, Lauren Uroff<br />#5, Pam Adams<br />#6, Mary Robinette Kowal<br /><br />I've got email addresses for Jeff, Lauren, and Pam. Cindy and Mary I'll need your email addresses so that we can arrange payment and shipping privately.<br /><br />nzforme, I don't currently have bowls available. I will have some soon (and by soon I mean roughly before Christmas). I've sold nearly everything I've made recently, and have orders for half a dozen, including two I'm finishing for a charity auction. But I do have a dozen or so in progress (they take months to make, in various stages) and blanks cut for a dozen more, so there will be bowls for sale shortly. Promise. <br /><br />Aim, I'm sorry to hear about your dad. Here's wishing a complete and speedy recovery. To answer your question, yes, you may order birdhouses ahead.<br /><br />That goes for everybody else. Barring some unforeseen disaster, I should have a dozen or so birdhouses next week. If you think you'd like one, please note here so I have some idea of how many to make this week. As I said, I'm turning, finishing bowls, carving, and sculpting another bear statue base for the Air Force - so having an idea of how many of these things you're actually interested in would help me budget my time.<br /><br />Also, it appears #2 is still available, unless I missed a claim in the comments (if so, somebody please point that out to me). That's a very cool piece, Bocote and birch burl. <br /><br />I intended to get out Paypal emails to you all tonight, but I had a couple unexpected things to take care of (that parenting thing). I'll get them out tomorrow evening. Birdhouses will ship Friday. You know me, I only go to the Post Office <a href="http://www.stonekettle.com/2008/03/things-they-are-going-to-change-part-6.html" rel="nofollow">once</a>, and once only, and then grudgingly and with malice in my heart. <br /><br />And thank you all for your interest and kind words. Means a lot to me.Jim Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11259550121437562338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-85136846324242583942009-10-07T19:23:36.476-05:002009-10-07T19:23:36.476-05:00Jim,
Mighty fine crafting! Mighty fine indeed!
...Jim,<br /><br />Mighty fine crafting! Mighty fine indeed!<br /><br />SPServing Patriothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984393452206039835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8243351006478134285.post-32161925000176073692009-10-07T16:36:44.359-05:002009-10-07T16:36:44.359-05:00WOW those are gorgeous. Unbelievable, really. Woul...WOW those are gorgeous. Unbelievable, really. Would you consider setting up a waiting list for the next round, or even doing a special order scenario?<br /><br />I'd love to buy one for my dad for Xmas. I had considered a bowl, but a birdhouse is even better. He's been having a particularly bad year - burglarized and "relieved" of all his USMC decorations and papers as well as some cheap-but-meaningful jewelry he got for my mom while he was fighting in Vietnam. Then he was diagnosed July 1 with Pancreatic Cancer, and is going through chemo now. Part of the reason I enjoy your blog is that your sense of humor reminds me of his in some ways. He really loves to spend time in the backyard, and he and my mom have worked hard to develop a bird-friendly garden so they can sit and watch the birds "doing bird business." <br /><br />I'd be thrilled if you'd be willing to make him a house. I think it's the most perfect gift I could give him. If you are willing, and want to talk about cost, please email me at aimgrrrl (3 r's) at gmail.Aimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10999989380011744372noreply@blogger.com