Just to say hello to all and that I've really appreciated some of the stuff posted to date. I'm a keen amateur based in Warwickshire looking hard at ways to improve my skills doing something I've loved for a long time without ever thinking blacksmith. I've just spent the morning with Nigel Barnet at Fransham Forge (Chair of the BABA (British Artist Blacksmiths Association) and have been blown away by his skill, enthusiasm and scale of his work. I've spoken to some great and clever people over the last 12 months and it's clear that smithing promotes global friendship and cooperation. I no longer feel like a recluse in a rented stable and feel proud to be part of it all. Good luck to all.
