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Old 11-10-2008, 11:01 PM
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I've been coming to this site for over a year. stayed up all night reading the info and looking at blueprints - several times... so I'm not really new, just timid. Been smithing almost 14 years, still learning & making mistakes - but I've never lost my passion for it. The first time I saw a smith work (LeRoy Simmons, now in Mountainaire NM, formerly in Las Cruces NM) I was hooked.

I'm a part-time demonstrator for school groups. I send people who ask me for more info to this site or "youtube" for blacksmith videos.

THANKS FOR BEING HERE!
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Old 11-11-2008, 12:41 AM
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Shadey Lady,
Thank You for recommending IForgeIron to others.

I am sure by now you have heard of the button called archive at the bottom right of the forum page. Click on archive, click on a section and sub-section and notice that there are pages 2,3,4, listed at the top. Don't be fooled into thinking we can put everything on just one page. We also suggest you pack a lunch and a cold drink before you enter the IForgeIron archive.

As a demonstrator you are encouraged to put what you do into a Blueprint so others have access to YOUR way of doing things. Contact me directly for details as to where to email the text and photos. It is just that easy. Show us so we can learn from you.

Welcome to IForgeIron. If you have questions, just ask. And there is NO reason to be timid as YOU are the one with the hammer in YOUR hand. (grin)
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Old 11-11-2008, 02:44 AM
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Shadey Lady, if I had waited until I 'got it', I would still be lurking

Come on in....join the crowd.
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Old 11-11-2008, 03:03 AM
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Glad you delurked!

We learn from mistakes. I should be a PHD by now instead of a BSer.

No need to be timid, we're pretty friendly.

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Old 11-11-2008, 08:33 AM
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Howdy from East TEXAS!! and welcome to IFI. I know you are aware of SWABA from one of your previous posts so you have some good contacts out there! Glad you decided to so more than lurk here. Great place here and no need to be timid. Once again, welcome.
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Old 11-11-2008, 08:41 AM
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Welcome to IFI, feel free to ask any questions that you may have.
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Old 11-11-2008, 09:38 AM
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howdo miss welcome- really good folks here. please ask questions!! i probobly can't anwser but outhers will. anyway howdy from west texas,jimmy
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Old 11-11-2008, 03:50 PM
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Glad that you finally decided to join us!!!!
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Old 11-11-2008, 05:35 PM
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Don't wait till you "get" anything or you will NEVER start. Welcome aboard
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Old 11-11-2008, 10:16 PM
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Glad You jumped in, The Folks are real friendly here so grab a cup and pull up a chair.
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