Last Round-up

[Steve H]

You have been an inspiration to me John. Your wisdom and caring for others are unappareled.

 

[smokerjim]

BEAR from one pa guy to another I give you a big salute my friend

 

[WaterRat]

Beautiful art.

Be well, Bear. Be well.

Aaron

 

[normanaj]

Take care Bear.

A lot of folks on this site wouldn't be where they're at if it were not for you.

 

[nickelmore]

John, just got word about your situation and wanted to pop back over to say thank you. You have been such and inspiration to me over the last 13 years or probably more. I will always remember your kind discussions with me and many things that you taught me as a newbie that I am now teaching my kids. THANK YOU! May the spirits carry you gently on your next journey.

 

[Colin1230]

Dear Lord, please take care of Bear. Amen.

 

[weedeater]

Bear,

You have been an inspiration and mentor to so many. Your Step By Steps have guided myself and so many others through troubled waters. I fall back on theses step by steps often. All your help on SMF with MES issues for so many will be remembered for years to come. You were an early believer in SV and lead the way for many. Well Done! Well Done!

Weedeater

 

[drdon]

Take comfort and pride Bear, knowing you have served your Country and the people on this forum with Dignity and Honor. I will always cherish the PM conversations with you. You have enriched so many people that you have never even met. I just want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are in our prayers.

Don

 

[GaryHibbert]

Just read your post now John. Sucks big time.
It's too soon, my friend. Talk to the Good Lord and tell him "I want to go to Heaven, but I don't want to go tonight". Good people like you shouldn't leave this world so soon.
I've learned so much from you, from your posts and PMs. When I first joined this Forum 13 years ago, all I knew about smoking was that I liked BBQ. To this day much of my knowledge and successful smokes came from, and still comes from, your advice and Step-by-Steps.
Thank you my friend. You will be missed.
God Bless and God Speed.
With a bit of luck, I'll see you on the other side.
Gary

 

[BGKYSmoker]

Bear

We lived so close but never met.
You been here through all the moves and postings and tried to get me back to PA...Lol

Our prayers go out to you and your family. Stay focused as much as you can, all the good thoughts and prayers can help you.

Thinking of you my friend

Rick & Chrystal

 

[MadMax281]

Your step by step was the first and only thing I followed to a T when I first got my MES a few years ago. I still refer to them from time to time. You have helped so many who frequent this site. I hope your journey to the other side is filled with beautiful memories of a life well lived. Thank you Bear... Godspeed.

Dean

 

[noboundaries]

Bear, you've left your fingerprints on all our souls. I'll always feel your presence in my TBS. Be at peace. Prayers for you and your beautiful family.

Ray

 

[bill1]

You've meant a lot to me and all on the forum. I'll think of you often, even if you can't post. God speed.

 

[ronf]

Prayers.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

 

[DougE]

This is tough for someone who has been around here almost as long as Bear has. I can't say for sure, but I'm willing to bet that you were one of the first to welcome me when I joined this forum. Bear is, and always will be part of SMF. Your legacy will live on through all you have posted over the years, John.

 

[SmokingUPnorth]

Bear thanks for everything you’ve shared on the forum. I Always enjoyed your posts and advice. I’m sure all your knowledge, tips and recipes will be carried on for longer than most of us are on here. Take care my friend

 

[bertman]

Bear, I hope you are able to read all these tributes. From the beginning of my time here, I recognized that your advice deserved special attention, and your posts were always enjoyable. I considered it an honor if you replied or responded to one of my posts. Godspeed.

 

[BB-que]

Last Round-up​

OK Guys, I don't know how much I got left in me, I'm on Hospice now.
Going downhill, but I don't want to explain it now.

However I have a couple of last items to show off:
The first one is the Coffee Table Bear Jr made in his shop, and sold last week.
The buyer sent him the items that he wanted put inside with the epoxy.
They are shells the buyers collected, some coins & some paper Caribbean Money.
The wood is "Natural Cherry".


The other items are Bethany's Eye-balls.
She went from making & decorating cakes, to Oil Painting Scenery, to Painting Kids & Pets.
They were all fantastic.
However now she is working on eyeballs.
Below are a couple Eye-balls she did with colored pencils.
I find it hard to believe they could look so real.
Maybe I should have gotten her to paint the eyes that were in my Bears?!?!

You guys all take care now.
See you all on the other side.

Bear

Coffee Table sitting on the CNC Router:
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Live-edge Cherry with epoxy center:
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Another View:
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Here you can see the stuff inside:
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Closer Look:
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A Pony's Eye: (Note small Mountain Range inside Eye reflection): Amazing!!
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A Rabbit's Eye: (Another mountain range in refection): Also Amazing!
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Stay strong Bear - you’ll be missed

 

[MiamiSmoker305]

Thanks for sharing Bearcarver . Bear Jr and the Mrs are doing a great job of honoring the Bear family tradition of excellence. I wish you and your family strength and healing during these tough times. Thank you for your commitment and valuable input over the years. You are a SMF legend.

 

[tropics]

Brother I am at a loss for words.
Richie