>I know, no pictures - it didn’t happen.  In about a week you will get more
pictures than you need.

>Ed Minch

Geez Ed, with anticipation like this a Minch inspired luthiery "advent
calendar" wouldn't be out order.

Paul, in SF - who can hardly wait and congratulates your accomplishments
and happiness.

On Wed, Sep 2, 2015 at 7:52 AM, Ed Minch  wrote:

> Hey all:
>
> I want to share with  you something that has been happening to me for the
> last 5-6 years or so.
>
> I am 66 and have been building stuff out of wood since before I was a
> teenager.  I have built houses and additions, boats big and small,
> furniture of all types, musical instruments, kitchen cabinets, fancy
> flooring, soap box derby racers, garden enhancements, and a bit of
> everything that has come along.  I have always built things because it was
> fun and at times profitable.  I have used hand tools and, in my earlier
> years, m*ch*n*s.  I have always felt s sense of pride and accomplishment at
> various stages through a project, and that is what has kept me going.
>
> But lately, for the last few years, I have felt at times an overwhelming
> sense of joy.  My latest project is a perfect example.  It is a white oak
> guitar with plenty of bling, and at 3 stages during construction I have
> spontaneously burst out in laughter with a mental high that rivals anything
> I have bfelt so far.  This morning was the fourth time when I got back a
> part of this guitar that I collaborated on with a local artist.  This
> feeling lasts for a couple of hours and is among the most deeply satisfying
> feelings I have had - rivaling family highs.
>
> Has anyone else felt this joyous emotion with your woodwork or other
> trade/craft/hobby?
>
> I know, no pictures - it didn’t happen.  In about a week you will get more
> pictures than you need.
>
> Ed Minch
>
>
>
>
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