I love it when...

I arrived for a doctor's appointment and across the road a large sugar maple had been recently dropped. My doctor's office is in a residential neighbourhood. Because I was 20 minutes early, I went to ask the home owner about the wood.

A friendly smile greeted me and she told me her name is Judy. She proceeded to tell me how her house has 3 fireplaces (!) and that this tree was going to heat her home next winter. I explained to Judy that I am a woodturner and I how I make wooden bowls from trees just like hers. This peaked her interest and we quickly came to an arrangement whereby I would would make her bowl from her tree in exchange for a large chunk to do with what I wish.

I love it when this happens. I got to meet someone new and she, Judy, is really nice. I get to she her face when I finish her bowl, from her tree (I will never tire of this). I get to work with a 100 year old sugar maple and preserve a bit of it for future generations to enjoy.

Ya, I love it when this happens.

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