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10-01-2009, 09:10 PM
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#1 | | Hello from a missplaced Southerner Name: chappy or dave City: Seeley State: CA County: Imperial Join Date: Sep 2009  10-01-2009, 09:10 PM
Hi,
I am Dave, and commonly go by the handle of Chappy as I am also a medically retired US Army Chaplain.
I am married and 57 YOA. Currently we are staying in El Centro California while I await my turn to have a double lung transplant. (Results necessitated by my service in Desert Shield/Storm)  The moderators were gracious enough to allow me to join even though I will be lurking from "twice out of sight" for the next little bit.
I call The Knoxville TN area home but right now the lungs God gave me can't handle the humidity that I grew up with.
I mostly think of myself as a "Wood Butcher" because my time in the military did not allow for honing my skills in woodworking. I have a fair "Basic Shop" but need to develop my skill level.
IF the transplant comes thru we are hoping to once again live in the East Tennessee or Northern N Carolina are.
My wife is Pat and she hails from Knoxville. No children, but for those of you who would understand, we have a dog, and there is a cat who puts up with us.
God bless,
"Chappy" ~ Dave | | Views: 403 | |
10-01-2009, 09:17 PM
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Name: Tracy City: Salisbury State: NC County: Rowan Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 48 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 7.00 over 180 days | Re: Hello from a missplaced Southerner
Welcome to North Carolina Woodworker. It is great to have you. I wish you much luck in your medical needs and hope you have fun here at North Carolina Woodworker. Please show us some of your work.
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10-01-2009, 09:17 PM
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Name: Bryan City: Burlington State: NC County: Alamance Join Date: Apr 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.57 over 180 days | Re: Hello from a missplaced Southerner
Welcome to our little sawdust pile on the web Dave. Wish you the best as you seek treatment and may all go well for you.
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He is your partner, your defender, your friend, your dog. You are his love, his life, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true to the very last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion
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10-01-2009, 09:21 PM
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Name: chappy or dave City: Seeley State: CA County: Imperial Join Date: Sep 2009 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 0.27 over 52 days | Re: Hello from a missplaced Southerner
Ah you know how I meant that line I see. 
Dogs say: They feed me, they pet me, they walk me, they take me places, they must be gods.
A cat says: They feed me, they pet me, they take care of me, I must be god.
Thanks for the welcome.
Dave | |
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10-01-2009, 09:24 PM
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Name: chappy or dave City: Seeley State: CA County: Imperial Join Date: Sep 2009 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 0.27 over 52 days | Re: Hello from a missplaced Southerner
Tracy,
I will be glad to share some of my work when I get back to my shop. Right now we are in an older motor home that some great friends are letting us use while we wait.
I have some 1.125" X 27" X 30 foot Black Walnut curing out in Carlsbad, NM that I want to turn into a gun cabinet, and a dining room table one day. And darn to do the table Pat will have to let me buy a bigger planner, and maybe a larger Jointer. LOL
God bless,
Dave | |
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10-01-2009, 09:45 PM
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Name: Phillip City: Lexington State: NC County: Davidson Join Date: Jun 2008 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.92 over 180 days | Re: Hello from a missplaced Southerner
Welcome aboard Chappy - first let me thank you for the service you gave to our country and for being there for those brave young men and women - I will have you in my prayers that all goes well for you in your medical needs - Please keep us posted on how you are coming alone
Phillip
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10-01-2009, 09:53 PM
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Name: Randy City: Macon State: NC County: Warren Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 59 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 5.44 over 180 days | Re: Hello from a missplaced Southerner
Welcome to NCWWer, Dave. Thank you for your service to this great country  .
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish you a speedy recovery after the transplant.
Enjoy the kind folks here in our little neck of the web. 
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10-01-2009, 09:54 PM
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Name: chappy or dave City: Seeley State: CA County: Imperial Join Date: Sep 2009 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 0.27 over 52 days | Re: Hello from a missplaced Southerner
Phillip,
Thanks for the reply. It is for folks like you guys and gals on this forum that made that service an honor for me to do.
I managed to make Vietnam, Bosnia, and Desert Shield/Storm, and where ever I was sent I met good folks from the South.
Just don't track that sawdust into Momma's Carpet! (Best way is to stay in the shop) LOL
God bless,
Dave | |
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10-01-2009, 09:56 PM
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Name: chappy or dave City: Seeley State: CA County: Imperial Join Date: Sep 2009 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 0.27 over 52 days | Re: Hello from a missplaced Southerner
randy,
You folks did a good job keeping the South, and the USA worth coming "Home" to.
"They also serve who stay and wait."
And thanks for all the prayers.
God bless,
Dave | |
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10-01-2009, 10:01 PM
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Name: David City: Lincolnton State: NC County: Lincoln Join Date: Dec 2008 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 3.77 over 180 days | Re: Hello from a missplaced Southerner
Welcome to the shop Chappy. Many thanks for your years of service to the country and to our troops. Best wishes on your recovery. | |
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10-01-2009, 10:11 PM
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Name: Tony City: Sea Level State: NC County: Carteret Join Date: Oct 2008 Age: 47 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.96 over 180 days | Re: Hello from a missplaced Southerner
Howdy and welcome to a great crowd.Hope things work out.Tony
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10-01-2009, 10:29 PM
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#12 | | Executive Vice-President
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Name: Rob City: Hendersonville State: NC County: Henderson Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 67 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.88 over 180 days | Re: Hello from a missplaced Southerner
Warmest of welcomes to our virtual sawdust pile, Chappy. we all wish you well through your forthcoming transplant and trust you'll be back to full form in short order. I join others here in praising you for your service to our great Nation and for insuring our freedom. We know you'll get back east soon enough and get that shop set up. Our best wishes -- we'll look forward to your participation as time allows.
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10-01-2009, 10:35 PM
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Name: Ed City: Charlotte State: NC County: Mecklenburg Join Date: Apr 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Thanks and best wishes!!!
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10-01-2009, 10:45 PM
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Name: Mike City: Wilmington State: NC County: New Hanover Join Date: Sep 2009 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 4.02 over 54 days | Re: Hello from a missplaced Southerner
Chappy,
Welcome aboard! I am adding you to my prayer list!
I have a good friend who is a retired (but still working) chaplain at Camp LeJeune and I am grateful to you both for your service. I look forward to the day you can come back this way and set up shop!
May God Bless you!
Mike | |
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10-01-2009, 11:52 PM
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#15 | | Administrator
Name: DaveO City: Clayton State: NC County: Johnston Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 39 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 7.00 over 180 days | Re: Hello from a missplaced Southerner
Welcome Dave...from another one. I have never heard such a compelling story as yours for membership on this site. I applaud your service for this country, and your service to the boys who are out there keeping the world safe. Being their spiritual adviser really helps to keep them strong. I'm a UTK graduate and know the gods-country of Knoxville. So I am glad to have you here, and look forward to your continued input in the forums.
Dave 
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Honestly Honey, that will cost around $100 $150 $200, and I need a few more tools.
Heard from a client..."If I had your tools and experience...I could do it myself" 
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