FarmerScott Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Hello, New to iforgeiron. My name is Scott, I'm from Portland OR. I'm pretty new to smithing. I got into it after I was medically retired from the military for PTSD. A basic blacksmithing class was offered at our community college so I took it as one of my electives as I was earning my degree in horticultural and urban agriculture. I got hooked immediately. The forges fire and the rhythm of smithing I found calming and centering. I hope to grow as a Smith and absorb as much info as I can. And I hope to get to know some other smiths on this forum and around the Pacific northwest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Welcome Scott. Thank you for your service. I think a lot of us find forging calming and centering. There's enough info here to keep you busy. I try to have a green thumb but it's usually black. My brothers got the green thumbs in the family. It's something I still try anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomasPowers Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 My thumb is green only on its way between black and pink...But yes, smithing can be a very soothing pastime. My wife says it's good for constipation of the soul and sometimes tells me to go forge for a couple of hours before coming back inside! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarmerScott Posted December 16, 2015 Author Share Posted December 16, 2015 Forging and farming are alike in that you need practice and patience lol. I can wait to start digging into everything on here. I'm originally from PA. Tamaqua. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daswulf Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 You are right on forging and farming. That was the other side of the state from me. There are a bunch of people hammering on that side of PA. Pack a lunch and dig in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Welcome aboard Scott, glad to have you. Smithing is good therapy for many of life's . . . uh . . . challenges. It can be very meditative and teaches one control on so many levels it's hard to catalogue. Seriously, you can't even light a fire without doing it right let alone getting the steel to do what you want. It requires a person to set everything else aside, no Sensei could teach you to center better. There are lots of vets here, you're in good company, thanks for serving. Frosty The Lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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