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Title: Congradulations Doug !!!!
Post by: Kevin Evans on June 07, 2010, 02:36:00 PM

Guys Doug made J.S. with a really nice set of knives.They all felt really good in hand.
It was nice to meet you in person ,and good job on your mild stone  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    ;)

Title: Re: Congradulations Doug !!!!
Post by: Bear on June 07, 2010, 03:08:00 PM

:clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:

Title: Re: Congradulations Doug !!!!
Post by: Bill Turner on June 07, 2010, 04:12:00 PM

Congrats to Doug on his achievement. I couldn't afford his knives before and I certainly can't now. But that is OK. He is a good guy who brings a lot to "Tradgang". We can all benefit from associating with folks like him.   :thumbsup:    :clapper:

Title: Re: Congradulations Doug !!!!
Post by: Jack Denbow on June 07, 2010, 04:19:00 PM

Way to go Doug.
Jack

Title: Re: Congradulations Doug !!!!
Post by: Lin Rhea on June 07, 2010, 05:31:00 PM

Congratulations Doug. It was a real honor to watch it happen.  Lin

Title: Re: Congradulations Doug !!!!
Post by: kbaknife on June 07, 2010, 06:42:00 PM

Glad I was there to witness the whole thing.
Trad Gang just got kicked up another notch!

Title: Re: Congradulations Doug !!!!
Post by: tippit on June 07, 2010, 07:08:00 PM

Dang, I would have missed it...way to go!!!

Title: Re: Congradulations Doug !!!!
Post by: Steve Nuckels on June 07, 2010, 08:58:00 PM

So glad for you Doug, I remember last year you just missed the time requirement and how dissapointed you must have been!

Great Job and well deserved!

Steve
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Potomac Forge

Title: Re: Congradulations Doug !!!!
Post by: Doug Campbell on June 07, 2010, 11:58:00 PM

Thanks a bunch guys, it was a real honor to get that "you passed" when I walked into that test room. Now I'll do my best to uphold the standard that guys like Lin, Karl, Brad and others have set.

Title: Re: Congradulations Doug !!!!
Post by: Sharpster on June 08, 2010, 08:18:00 AM

Well deserved congradulations Doug.   :thumbsup:   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

It's difficult to express what a pleasure it was for me to meet you and too many others to name here. Thanks Lin!

Ron

Title: Re: Congradulations Doug !!!!
Post by: R H Clark on June 08, 2010, 08:44:00 AM

Quite an accomplishment! Congrats!

Title: Re: Congradulations Doug !!!!
Post by: Steve O on June 08, 2010, 01:57:00 PM

Doug,

I've worked with Journeymen skilled tradesmen all my life (Dad is a tool & die maker).  Those things don't come easy!  Congratulations!

  :notworthy:  


Now, will this change how you make knives in any way, or does it just qualify what you have been doing?

Title: Re: Congradulations Doug !!!!
Post by: Lin Rhea on June 08, 2010, 02:57:00 PM

I forgot to mention that the congratulations go to Miss Karen too. I saw that she is very supportive and that is what it takes for you to accomplish your goals. It was very enjoyable to see. Lin

Title: Re: Congradulations Doug !!!!
Post by: Scott Roush on June 08, 2010, 04:53:00 PM

congratulations Doug....!!!

Title: Re: Congradulations Doug !!!!
Post by: Doug Campbell on June 08, 2010, 08:23:00 PM

Likewise Ron.

I hope it wont change what I'm doing Steve other than to push me to keep learning and improve my work as I work toward the next goal. Hard to think about right now but maybe someday I'll go for the Mastersmith rating like Lin has already accomplished.

Lin you are so right, I've been very blessed having Karen's support all these years as I can tell you have also. It is great seeing your lovely with, (Kay right) there supporting you at the shows.

Thanks agian guys, I really appreciate it.

Title: Re: Congradulations Doug !!!!
Post by: skullworks on June 08, 2010, 08:32:00 PM

Congrats!

Title: Re: Congradulations Doug !!!!
Post by: OconeeDan on June 10, 2010, 06:56:00 AM

Yes, congratulations!  A huge accomplishment.  
And congratulations on your big anniversery with Karen, too.
Dan