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01-26-2006, 08:49 AM
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#1 | | A new Face Name: John Gilham City: Granite Falls State: NC County: Caldwell Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 53  01-26-2006, 08:49 AM
Hi all!
Well after living in NC for about a year, I ran across this website. My Name is John, but for all intents and purposes, just call me "Toymaker" I hail from California (yep I know that land of Granola...fruits, nuts and flakes) but having spend 6 years in New Zealand (where the swmbo is from) I am now lucky to call Granite Falls, NC home. I retired (actually just got TIRED of all the horsepoop that teachers have to put up with) from teaching and through a very convoluted path ended up making Children's wooden toys. Now after making and selling them overseas and yes, competing with the Chinese, I am now looking for places to hawk my wares. But that aside, you will find me very-opinionated, conservative but mostly relaxed....and if you happen to venture to my neck o' the woods, stop by and say Howdy!
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01-26-2006, 09:10 AM
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Name: Pete Davio City: Hope Mills State: NC County: Cumberland Join Date: Dec 2005 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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For or against Schwarzenegger??? 
What part Cali? Lived in Monterey for four years, miss the Pacific, and proximity to /good/ skiing. Been here almost 11 years.
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01-26-2006, 09:14 AM
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Name: John Gilham City: Granite Falls State: NC County: Caldwell Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 53 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Hey!
Well, since I was out of the country when he was elected...I tend to think he is better than who was there before...(Gray Davis...yuck!)
I grew up and living in Amador County...east of Sacto about 60 miles.
Funny, I lived 100 yards from the South Pacific in New Zealand...watched the ships come in and all...don't miss the ocean....love the hills and mountains.
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01-26-2006, 09:18 AM
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Name: Clay Lowman City: Willow Spring State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 37 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Welcome John! I grew up a stones throw from Granite Falls. Little town called Hildebran, just down the road. I live in Raleigh now, but go back often to visit my parents. I look forward to getting your input, and would love to see some pictures of your toys.
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01-26-2006, 09:22 AM
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Name: John Gilham City: Granite Falls State: NC County: Caldwell Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 53 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Well I know where Hildebran is.... 
As for my input...golly, I have been working wood for about 8 years...and to see pictures...just go to www.thetoymaker.biz
Everything my daughter and I make is there (yep..turning my 18 yo daughter into a fine worker of the woodstuff.
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01-26-2006, 09:25 AM
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#6 | | Moderator
Name: Pete Davio City: Hope Mills State: NC County: Cumberland Join Date: Dec 2005 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Monterey gave both, mountains running right into the water. but my favorite mountains might be the Adirondacks, where I grew up.
Welcome to the forum! Lot's of great info here, and just a few weeks ago there was even a discussion about pricing and trade fairs.
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01-26-2006, 09:35 AM
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#7 | | Administrator
Name: DaveO City: Clayton State: NC County: Johnston Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 39 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Welcome Toymaker, I look forward to getting to know you. See you around!!
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" 
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."
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01-26-2006, 01:11 PM
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Name: D L Ames City: Fayetteville State: NC County: Cumberland Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 51 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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John, welcome to the site. That is an interesting site you posted and it looks like you have been staying very productive with your WW'ing. I am glad to hear your daughter is getting involved in it as well. I look forward to reading your input to the forums.
D L
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01-26-2006, 01:21 PM
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Name: Steve DeWeese City: Horse Shoe State: NC County: Henderson Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 45 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Welcome John, those are some great looking toys. I'd love to learn more about your shop setup as well.
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01-26-2006, 02:13 PM
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Name: Rob City: Hendersonville State: NC County: Henderson Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 67 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Welcome to the site, John -- you'll find lots of good people here and plenty of information that we enjoy sharing -- great looking toys you make as well. See you on future posts.
Rob
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01-26-2006, 03:12 PM
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#11 | | Moderator
Name: Roger City: Durham State: NC County: Durham Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 63 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Welcome John, we look forward to you opinions
Great looking toys 
Sapwood
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01-26-2006, 06:52 PM
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Name: Cathy City: Forest City State: NC County: Rutherford Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 54 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Let me add another welcome to the pile! We're glad you joined us. Neat toys on your site!
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01-26-2006, 07:50 PM
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Name: Dirk City: Clayton State: NC County: Johnston Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 54 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Welcome toymaker!!! Tuff gig you got there. I tried it for a while and flunked out. Lots of luck with yours.Everyone here has at least .02cents worth. Together you can almost get a dollar. | |
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01-26-2006, 10:19 PM
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Name: RAS City: Pikeville State: NC County: Wayne Join Date: Dec 2005 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Hi
I am from calif also, Corning about 119 miles north of sac.
Retaired from the USAF here. | |
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01-30-2006, 05:25 PM
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Name: James Holland City: Clinton State: NC County: Sampson Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 51 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Hi John, and I want to virtually shake your hand. If you can give the Chinese a run for their money youre alright. Stick it to em bud!
Glad you can join the site, I will want to talk to you some about your marketing experience overseas. I make urns for pets, and hope to add a line for humans soon. But I'm always open to first hand knowledge of current marketing practices.
Glad to meet you.
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