One for my brother

[fletty]

Hi Dave, take heart that, in only a few years, it will change to being a day when you remember good things, funny things, things he still owes you! That's how it now is for me and me little sister. It has become a special day NOT a feared one.
fletty

[Chesand]

Dave, the first birthday and Christmas after their death are the hardest then it is as Fletty says.

[Pittwater Pete]

Hang in there Buddy, it get's easier.

Pete.

[crowie]

G'Day Dave,
The fact that today was a bit raw just goes to show you & your brother had, or is that, have a special bond.
Hold onto that love and remind yourself of the good and fun times.
Cheers, Peter

[Simplicity]

A hard day but it shows you care and how much you still love him
But as others have said its good to remember the good the bad and the fun

[DaveTTC]

Thanks all for your comments. There are some good times and good stories to tell. I have to write a few of these memories down.

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[fletty]

....... I have to write a few of these memories down......

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

Been there, tried that Dave........ dismal failure!
I found writing it all down just too hard, it was just like she was watching me! What did work however was a cheapie tape recorder and a couple of mates ..... with beer! The stories flowed, it was so natural and so therapeutic. I've still got the recorder laying around somewhere, happy to post it to you?
Fletty

[DaveTTC]

Been there, tried that Dave........ dismal failure!
I found writing it all down just too hard, it was just like she was watching me! What did work however was a cheapie tape recorder and a couple of mates ..... with beer! The stories flowed, it was so natural and so therapeutic. I've still got the recorder laying around somewhere, happy to post it to you?
Fletty

I am still giving this one thought. As kids we had an extremely disfunctional childhood. Very few friends and almost none in common. Our child life was mostly just the two of us and no one to reminisce with. Our adult life early years was mostly the two of us and my ex who I have not seen in many years and no idea where she lives. Still i could just talk and record on my phone. Hope you having a good trip

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[DaveTTC]

Paul alluded to something else coming. Cant remember what thread it was in but got home today to this box

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/16/8d48f11345d7a7f101c37695566934a0.jpg

At the price these were sold for it is a real gift. Thankyou Paul. These will hold a special place close by a coping saw made by Ian

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/16/69ab830c38226c660fa56e54bcf9a2f9.jpg

Paul restored these

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[Bushmiller]

I thought the children might have claimed those as their own :rolleyes: .

Regards
Paul

[DaveTTC]

They tried. Nice shiny and sharp

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[DaveTTC]

It was a stinker in Sydney yesterday. Much more pleasant this morning. The reason for my trip to Sydney this time was for the interment of my brother's ashes. Despite the heat that is what 4 of the closest family did. The plaque was stuck in place as we were there thus the masking tape

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/20/6dcf95ac014815f5d68793912f7289e3.jpg

Claudia had her daughter moved to the same wall and she was placed lose by as you see. Jade loved the setting

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/20/3ccbfcd5d3b384d5e238b939fc97d403.jpg

It is quite beautiful in this part

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/11/20/ac32f4421aa66cea2642e346b6bdb3a6.jpg

On Monday I hope to get past there again perhaps with Uncle Al and get a better pic of the plaque.

Really looking forward to seeing some of my fine woodworking family at Katoomba tomorrow.

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[Uncle Al]

It was a stinker in Sydney yesterday. Much more pleasant this morning.


On Monday I hope to get past there again perhaps with Uncle Al and get a better pic of the plaque.

Really looking forward to seeing some of my fine woodworking family at Katoomba tomorrow.

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

You were only a couple of K's from Kirrawee weather station yesterday, and they reckon it was a bit hot also!http://www.woodworkforums.com/images/attach/jpg.gif

[DaveTTC]

Tuesday was the 6 month anniversary since my brothers passing. Here is the plaque at the cemetery

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/16/6df08bc12d5045e43e425910f66a3c46.jpg

It was a harder day for my SIL.

On a brighter note, love him (my brother) as much as she does my SIL has had someone else walk into her life. He is a terrific bloke and I'm very happy them both. So much can change in such a short time

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[Simplicity]

A door closes for a door to open

[DaveTTC]

Doing the bunnings shave for cancer in the 12th of march I hope

Sorry i dont know who to make this link short. Gonna loose tha facial hair and whats on top

Looks like the link worked and is short

DaveTTC (http://email.leukaemia.org.au/wf/click?upn=YlzsW5MNOi2up2syodI4Z1TInc6qwX6ZYuhrwRPq606JrNZuEl9aFUdeaWfYb1o2BkLXHn2qS-2F4rgzRoKgTKDg-3D-3D_axRDQ6HC6z9dpxDMZg7KrpZWRDyrsO1lJd90sivmePAJ2jYjSRXKemK4EIaBd7z7AfHKQy62-2BIzgbpE-2FkeFXI-2B5oAP8MpYGnRzVXYX2rHz3oIC-2FvopPn6gD6kUp12ERqRquGXpuPQ2zo9oX3ujcM21WK8KIYqNEl0oAPjn3GUtuo-2B1VBihi0O-2FvcQdoAtNw1rlr0kZ0l3OOZESEDUrR0MHwkXrUEEAKTCa8D1-2BRl-2FfCbzH7Mn9oU53M7em3Qv3FWxaGfCVrIUtsWUwQAALiLMTOWvJN4aPuDr5sTpfqHSunLEdRGOnPxoqdwIkIUx17e-2F-2Faj1fX9rsj6rZC9pqBZ-2FcrbsZmFRNn9XMzjuZ6Aby-2Bp2VZO74N8qTk6btYbaKnDqRtdOV9m4uRltSV9XvkT2NwZGHqSEbf4NJACoBPrMiLHvGC5CZGZVRpSFm0xReU-2Fm-2Bsw-2Boq2vYG6Mu7gFqnD7sH1R1PYZkSNmO6Al-2BkZjkKkh4VmmPgfJ-2FDTN1-2BhFxSZ2Yde0ZqFdc33t0BQujSyMxCGvO081sXPW3SjCH6zJ6ASG9cGH87MRkIfzk3vXCE1)

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[Simplicity]

Top job there mate
We're do we contribute donate too
Can we watch it happen

[DaveTTC]

Well i hope to do it at the campbelltown bunnings just before the sharpening gtg and i think if you want to donate there is something on the link above

Its not the same cancer Timothy but any cancer cure is a good cancer cure

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[A Duke]

Do you do the bikini line as well?
:wink:

[DaveTTC]

Do you do the bikini line as well?
:wink:
If it would get a cure .....

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[doug3030]

If it would get a cure .....

That conjures up a very unfortunate mind picture. :(( :no: :o

Things once imagined cannot be un-imagined :rolleyes: :oo:

Cheers

Doug

[shedbound]

That conjures up a very unfortunate mind picture. :(( :no: :o

Things once imagined cannot be un-imagined :rolleyes: :oo:

Cheers

Doug


Sweet dreams Doug:U

[Handyjack]

If 25 of us kick in $20 each Dave will reach his modest target.
The benefit could be us or a loved one.

[DaveTTC]

Thanks for kicking it off to a start

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[Bob38S]

I'm in for $20.00.

Please advise re PM How and when you require the payment.

Great cause, apologies it's not more.

[Pittwater Pete]

I'm in and I'll shave with ya too.

[DaveTTC]

Link on post 216 should take you to the cancer site.

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[DaveTTC]

I'm in and I'll shave with ya too.
I expect to see you down at campbelltown bunnings

I'll let you know when. You got a week or two to grow something to shave

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[Simplicity]

Sorry
I'm confused were how to I pay
And same as Pete
U can shave me is there a difference between number 1 and 0 lol

[DaveTTC]

Doing the bunnings shave for cancer in the 12th of march I hope

Sorry i dont know who to make this link short. Gonna loose tha facial hair and whats on top

Looks like the link worked and is short

DaveTTC (http://email.leukaemia.org.au/wf/click?upn=YlzsW5MNOi2up2syodI4Z1TInc6qwX6ZYuhrwRPq606JrNZuEl9aFUdeaWfYb1o2BkLXHn2qS-2F4rgzRoKgTKDg-3D-3D_axRDQ6HC6z9dpxDMZg7KrpZWRDyrsO1lJd90sivmePAJ2jYjSRXKemK4EIaBd7z7AfHKQy62-2BIzgbpE-2FkeFXI-2B5oAP8MpYGnRzVXYX2rHz3oIC-2FvopPn6gD6kUp12ERqRquGXpuPQ2zo9oX3ujcM21WK8KIYqNEl0oAPjn3GUtuo-2B1VBihi0O-2FvcQdoAtNw1rlr0kZ0l3OOZESEDUrR0MHwkXrUEEAKTCa8D1-2BRl-2FfCbzH7Mn9oU53M7em3Qv3FWxaGfCVrIUtsWUwQAALiLMTOWvJN4aPuDr5sTpfqHSunLEdRGOnPxoqdwIkIUx17e-2F-2Faj1fX9rsj6rZC9pqBZ-2FcrbsZmFRNn9XMzjuZ6Aby-2Bp2VZO74N8qTk6btYbaKnDqRtdOV9m4uRltSV9XvkT2NwZGHqSEbf4NJACoBPrMiLHvGC5CZGZVRpSFm0xReU-2Fm-2Bsw-2Boq2vYG6Mu7gFqnD7sH1R1PYZkSNmO6Al-2BkZjkKkh4VmmPgfJ-2FDTN1-2BhFxSZ2Yde0ZqFdc33t0BQujSyMxCGvO081sXPW3SjCH6zJ6ASG9cGH87MRkIfzk3vXCE1)

The link above which is also in post 216 should take you to this page

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160224/e71b6884c2e94ca7cd8fe23b1a1587c4.jpg

I think you can use paypal, not sure what other options are available.





Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[Simplicity]

See if you can post a link up for everyone

[DaveTTC]

See if you can post a link up for everyone
The 'DaveTTC' in my last post and post 216 in blue should be a link anyone can use 😉

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[Simplicity]

Done it

[Handyjack]

The link works and you just check the box with your amount or enter it in along with all the usual details such as credit card.
If we all put in a little we can raise a lot.

[Simplicity]

What have you raised so far Dave

[DaveTTC]

Think it is you abdominal Kevin so far

About 58 I believe

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[Bob38S]

Done this morning. Hope a few more come on board.

Don't forget a pix of the new you.

[DaveTTC]

There will be before and after

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[DaveTTC]

Think it is you abdominal Kevin so far

About 58 I believe

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art
I should read my posts before i send. Hate auto whatever amd touch screens with big fingers.

Now is Matt, Kevin & Bob i believe

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[Chris Parks]

Dave, forget the jointer and out it into what you are doing.

[DaveTTC]

Dave, forget the jointer and out it into what you are doing.
Serious ... thanks

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[DaveTTC]

Over 1/2 way to my goal thx to the support of you guys. Finally got the linknworking on Facebook too

Doing the bunnings shave for cancer in the 12th of march I hope

DaveTTC (http://email.leukaemia.org.au/wf/click?upn=YlzsW5MNOi2up2syodI4Z1TInc6qwX6ZYuhrwRPq606JrNZuEl9aFUdeaWfYb1o2BkLXHn2qS-2F4rgzRoKgTKDg-3D-3D_axRDQ6HC6z9dpxDMZg7KrpZWRDyrsO1lJd90sivmePAJ2jYjSRXKemK4EIaBd7z7AfHKQy62-2BIzgbpE-2FkeFXI-2B5oAP8MpYGnRzVXYX2rHz3oIC-2FvopPn6gD6kUp12ERqRquGXpuPQ2zo9oX3ujcM21WK8KIYqNEl0oAPjn3GUtuo-2B1VBihi0O-2FvcQdoAtNw1rlr0kZ0l3OOZESEDUrR0MHwkXrUEEAKTCa8D1-2BRl-2FfCbzH7Mn9oU53M7em3Qv3FWxaGfCVrIUtsWUwQAALiLMTOWvJN4aPuDr5sTpfqHSunLEdRGOnPxoqdwIkIUx17e-2F-2Faj1fX9rsj6rZC9pqBZ-2FcrbsZmFRNn9XMzjuZ6Aby-2Bp2VZO74N8qTk6btYbaKnDqRtdOV9m4uRltSV9XvkT2NwZGHqSEbf4NJACoBPrMiLHvGC5CZGZVRpSFm0xReU-2Fm-2Bsw-2Boq2vYG6Mu7gFqnD7sH1R1PYZkSNmO6Al-2BkZjkKkh4VmmPgfJ-2FDTN1-2BhFxSZ2Yde0ZqFdc33t0BQujSyMxCGvO081sXPW3SjCH6zJ6ASG9cGH87MRkIfzk3vXCE1)

The link above which is also in post 216 should take you to this page

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160227/4e509fddcf7a33124769cb530cabe589.jpg

I think you can use paypal and credit card, not sure what other options are available.






Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[Simplicity]

Paypal and credit cards are both excepted

[DaveTTC]

About 2/3 way to my goal thx to the support of you guys.

Doing the bunnings shave for cancer in the 12th of march I hope. Some question as to whether Campbelltown is doing the shave though the Web site says yes.

The hair has got to go. Should Ido the eye brows too?

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160307/9c80850dccf190a06105af62864a8ff0.jpg

Happens to be the 31st anniversary since my dad was killed in a hit run today. Semi through a stop sign. Ok time to get back to the cave

DaveTTC (http://email.leukaemia.org.au/wf/click?upn=YlzsW5MNOi2up2syodI4Z1TInc6qwX6ZYuhrwRPq606JrNZuEl9aFUdeaWfYb1o2BkLXHn2qS-2F4rgzRoKgTKDg-3D-3D_axRDQ6HC6z9dpxDMZg7KrpZWRDyrsO1lJd90sivmePAJ2jYjSRXKemK4EIaBd7z7AfHKQy62-2BIzgbpE-2FkeFXI-2B5oAP8MpYGnRzVXYX2rHz3oIC-2FvopPn6gD6kUp12ERqRquGXpuPQ2zo9oX3ujcM21WK8KIYqNEl0oAPjn3GUtuo-2B1VBihi0O-2FvcQdoAtNw1rlr0kZ0l3OOZESEDUrR0MHwkXrUEEAKTCa8D1-2BRl-2FfCbzH7Mn9oU53M7em3Qv3FWxaGfCVrIUtsWUwQAALiLMTOWvJN4aPuDr5sTpfqHSunLEdRGOnPxoqdwIkIUx17e-2F-2Faj1fX9rsj6rZC9pqBZ-2FcrbsZmFRNn9XMzjuZ6Aby-2Bp2VZO74N8qTk6btYbaKnDqRtdOV9m4uRltSV9XvkT2NwZGHqSEbf4NJACoBPrMiLHvGC5CZGZVRpSFm0xReU-2Fm-2Bsw-2Boq2vYG6Mu7gFqnD7sH1R1PYZkSNmO6Al-2BkZjkKkh4VmmPgfJ-2FDTN1-2BhFxSZ2Yde0ZqFdc33t0BQujSyMxCGvO081sXPW3SjCH6zJ6ASG9cGH87MRkIfzk3vXCE1)

The link above which is also in post 216 should take you to the page pictured below

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160307/d71d453fa707a79f8d701ed2caa04b82.jpg

You can use paypal and credit card, not sure what other options are but think there is a phone service too.



Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[Simplicity]

A hard day Dave

[crowie]

Well done Dave....
Just a few more forum members to sponsor/donate and the goal will be there....

[DaveTTC]

Slightly peeved.

Organised to take part in the worlds greatest shave as a promo thing Bunninga sent out to their trade customers.

Logged onto Bunnings PowerPass, registered and as part of theprocess registered with the offical greatest shave website. Also had to mominaye a store. My brother died in Sydney sonthought Sydney it is. Bunnings web site have the dates as 9th to 13th from memory so it worked out with a forum gtg.

Get a phone call from greatest shave HQ confirmong im good to go and asking if my mominated store has been in touch. She confirms theor web site covers the period inc tomorrow. That was over a week ago.

Friday 4th I ring Campbelltown Bunnings to book a time. Noone there really seems to know anything and the woman who does wont be in till Monday. Ok i leave my name and number. Knowing I'll likely have no phone signal most od the week I explocitly let them know when taking a message ans supply my email. I said "if she cant get through tell her to email me". As part of the discussion I also mentiones I plan to e there Saturdau and coming about 1000 k's

Come today, still no word so I call them. No one seemed to have a clue. I get put through to the trade desk. the woman orgaising it wont be in till Monday. She can call me then.

After stating im planning tonjave it done tomorroq the woman says 'Oh we did stick take. We wont be doing it till Wednesday'

'I just drove 1000 kms to jave it done'

She says, "I'm sorry sir"

Good one !!!

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[Simplicity]

That sucks
I would push a little harder on that one Dave
I think Bunnings could afford to make a donation ????

[crowie]

That sucks
I would push a little harder on that one Dave
I think Bunnings could afford to make a donation ????

YES, A Damn big one too......

I'd shot an email on there website to the National Customer Service Manager

Contact Us | Bunnings Warehouse (http://www.bunnings.com.au/contact-us)

and well at to the Shave People.....

PS - Send the Bunnings National Customer Service Manager a copy of this thread.....

[rwbuild]

Ring Ray Hadley 2GB

[Bob38S]

I have heard the expression, "Keep your hair on." ~ just didn't think it would come from one of the sponsors of Shave for a Cure.

[DaveTTC]

Waiting for another store to ring. Will see what happens

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[crowie]

Waiting for another store to ring. Will see what happens

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

How did you go today Dave....all shaved??

[DaveTTC]

Well no call from Bunnings

The other store had no idea whether it was being doe or not when I spoke to Peta at the trade desk. It is being run by the trade department ad it is trade customers who were ivited to take part.

Yesterday I rang a head office in Perth and the first lady I spoke to had no idea what soever as to whether or not Bunnings were involved. Seems a massive breakdown in communication generally.

So long and short .... its still long

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[Uncle Al]

As there is a sharpening GTG at Fletty's today, and given that there will be plenty of sharp blades available, and that DaveTTC will be there, as they say, all ducks will be in a row, if you know what I mean. Maybe we could arrange a ceremonial blade testing on a certain forumite?
I can bring Band Aids just in case of any minor repairs being necessary:D.

Could make a great day even more interesting.

Alan...

[DaveTTC]

That's what I love about you guys. Always thinking of each other and wanting to lend a hand 😉 or in this case a blade or two

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[Handyjack]

Whether you get shaved or not is not important, it is the fact you have put your hair on the line to raise money to which I admire you.

If Bunnings are not coming to the party, I think the offer by Uncle Al is a good one, provided the hat is passed around.

[DaveTTC]

We may just go that route. Stuff bunnings and their incompetency. I had hoped to get more donatations there on the day but it would feel good to be shaved by you guys as you are the ones that have been my support these many months

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[DaveTTC]

If someone has some clippers and a few shavers may do the shave at Fletty's

Possibly late arvo



Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[crowie]

Well no call from Bunnings

The other store had no idea whether it was being doe or not when I spoke to Peta at the trade desk. It is being run by the trade department ad it is trade customers who were ivited to take part.

Yesterday I rang a head office in Perth and the first lady I spoke to had no idea what soever as to whether or not Bunnings were involved. Seems a massive breakdown in communication generally.

So long and short .... its still long

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

That is blessed hopeless especially for such a large company who portrays themselves as community minded.....pitiful!!

[doug3030]

If someone has some clippers and a few shavers may do the shave at Fletty's

Possibly late arvo



Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

If nobody can do it for you earlier, I can bring my clippers to Simplicity's place at the end of april for the saw sharpening weekend.

Cheers

Doug

[Simplicity]

I think he's done it Doug

[NCArcher]

He has indeed. One bald little cowboy now. There are photos which I'm sure will be posted soonish.

[fletty]

He has indeed. One bald little cowboy now. There are photos which I'm sure will be posted soonish.

's gone, we've put the Cowboy to bed, I've checked the shed and backyard, there's no-one left ...... too tired to post anything more than a single photo that says it all......

374232

..... well done Dave, we are all proud of you!

fletty

[crowie]

Well Dave, Bunnings may have stuffed up but you have been true to your word and commitment to your brothers memory...THANK YOU FOR LETTING US SHARE THAT COMMITMENT....

[DaveTTC]

Its a year today. How quick time flies by.

Just been out with my SIL and one of my brothers close friends to reminisce and tell stories

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[Bob38S]

The year of firsts, birthday, anniversary etc is always the hardest.

The memories do fade a little just as there will be times when a word, song, food or sound will bring it all back into sharp focus. Remember the good times.

[DaveTTC]

How fast three year's goes by.

I'm not on the forum near as much as I'd like. Hopefully I will get back to it in the coming year.

As another anniversary draws close I've taken time to look over this thread. What a family I have here. The love, compassion, support and loyalty you have all shown ... I'm speechless with a lump in my throat and tear in my eye.

My inbox is almost full as I have never deleted the messages from that time.

You are a great lot.

Thanks

DaveTTC
The Turning Cowboy
Turning Wood Into Art

[crowie]

Hey Dave, A good bloke attracts good!!!

[Dalboy]

I know that when you read posts like this it can be painful. But remember the good times that you had.

Look forward to seeing some of your work again once you manage to get into the workshop