Last Round-up

[crazymoon]

Bear, I forgot to tell you that your service to our country is appreciated by all of us . A "ground pounder " is always welcome in heaven.

 

[bacon_crazy510]

Bear, your contributions and positive spirit have made us all better at what we aspire to do, and be.

I wish you nothing less than a peaceful and comfortable journey on whatever comes next. And I trust your family can find solice in a reflection on a life well lived.

Godspeed, Sir.

Respectfully,

Steve

 

[rbnice1]

Never met the man but been following a lot of his advice since I started coming here 5 years ago. I keep crying everytime I read this thread........ reminds me of my father in law.(my original mentor.)

 

[pineywoods]

John you will be missed around here.
When we get together next time I think we should have a beer and smoke something. While it's in the smoker maybe you can start teaching me the art of carving those bears.

 

[uncle eddie]

Bear, although I did not get to know you well on SMF, your posts have helped me many times over. Thank you for that!

I will pray for you and your family. Is there anything specific that I can pray for?

I do love your comment "See you on the other side." I look forward to that meeting.

My SMF signature is Romans 8:38-39. It applies here.
Rom 8:38-39 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Amen!

 

[chef willie]

Well, I picked a helluva day to log on. Sad to hear but you've had a good run after those pesky heart issues a while back. Me? hanging on by a thread here...LOL....but the chemos working they say. I doubt I'm going to Heaven like you (go figure) but perhaps we can hook up at the Rainbow Bridge where a few critters wait for me I've been told. I haven't made meltys lately but I'm still hooked on Mrs. Bears Raspberry Chiffon pies! So, anyways, via con dios from one grunt to another.....Chef Willie

 

[seenred]

Well, I picked a helluva day to log on. Sad to hear but you've had a good run after those pesky heart issues a while back. Me? hanging on by a thread here...LOL....but the chemos working they say. I doubt I'm going to Heaven like you (go figure) but perhaps we can hook up at the Rainbow Bridge where a few critters wait for me I've been told. I haven't made meltys lately but I'm still hooked on Mrs. Bears Raspberry Chiffon pies! So, anyways, via con dios from one grunt to another.....Chef Willie

Hello Willie! It's been too long since we've heard from you Buddy...I'm glad you checked in - although for a sad reason. Sorry to hear you've had health problems too...please take care and check in occasionally when you're able.

Red

 

[Danblacksher]

Praying for you and your family.

 

[Ishi]

Sending prayers Bear! Keep the faith

 

[bbqbrett]

Bear, I am so sorry to hear this. Your posts have always been informative and uplifting and your loss will be felt here for a long, long time. Don't really have any other words that haven't already been said. Prayers for you and your loved ones.

 

[chef willie]

Hello Willie! It's been too long since we've heard from you Buddy...I'm glad you checked in - although for a sad reason. Sorry to hear you've had health problems too...please take care and check in occasionally when you're able.

Red

Thanks Red, for remembering. It has been a while. Been a helluva fight for three+ years but they say I'm in remission and I wake up every day. So there's that. Take care & thanks for all the advice on pellet pushers years ago. C-ya around at times....Willie

 

[HalfSmoked]

So sorry to hear of your current condition.
As has been said you have been an inspiration to so many of us, I still use your recipes.
I enjoyed my visit with you wish I could have made many more.
John Thanks for everything.

Warren

 

[IH 1026]

Praying for you and your family. Thank you for all your great contributions to the site, and also to our Country. You will be well remembered, and missed.

 

[sweet_magnolia]

Bear...I don't think I've been here since 2009 but I heard you were in Hospice and I wanted to log on here to tell you I love you, John!! I have learned a lot from you over the years! And always loved your beautiful carved bears!! Peace to you and your family.

 

[tallbm]

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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Thanks for sharing this with us Bear!

I'm wishing your a painless journey to the other side. Freedom is coming my friend :)

 

[Jonok]

Thank you for all you’ve done and continue to do.

 

[gwest77]

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:
View attachment 654363

Live-edge Cherry with epoxy center:
View attachment 654364

Another View:
View attachment 654365

Here you can see the stuff inside:
View attachment 654366

Closer Look:
View attachment 654367

A Pony's Eye: (Note small Mountain Range inside Eye reflection): Amazing!!
View attachment 654368

A Rabbit's Eye: (Another mountain range in refection): Also Amazing!
View attachment 654369

Sorry to hear that you are not feeling well. The table is a work of art bear, it's a beauty. I thing we all are praying for you.

 

[oreojett]

Sorry to read this about you Bear. May the Lord bless you and keep you.

 

[boykjo]

John, You have been an inspiration to me and to everyone here at SMF and your legacy will continue through your threads. May god bless you and your family and I thank you for your service. God speed till we meet on the other side brother.

Joe

 

[GATOR240]

John, I am so sorry to here this. I thank you for all of the help that you have given me since I joined this site, all of the knowledge that you have shared, and for your dedication to to this site. Thank you for your service. Prayers to you and your family.
Godspeed Bear