Glenn Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Since we have several folks registered to the site, it is time to get a demographic. How old are the Blacksmiths, your current chronological age? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1860cooper Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 lol, I like the stipulation "chronological". Cuts past the people you know are going to post 18 with 30 years experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 The next poll needs to be at what age did you start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Martin Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Could that be added to this poll? I don't know how advanced the poll system is for vBulletin Glenn. Just wondering. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 SEVERAL folk registered to the site? Good grief Glenn what would you call a crowd!?! Frosty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan W Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I'm 57 and my bones started aching before I started blacksmithing, but I do so enjoy this hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bentiron1946 Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 How old are blacksmiths? Let me see when did the Iron Age start?:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryM Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I have alot of gray hair and, earned everyone!! Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son_of_bluegrass Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I don't know. I can't tell you the current year, it just isn't important enough for me to remember. If anyone cares to do the math i got hatched in 72. ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyGeorge Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Started when I was 51 and I'm now 57. Been a metal worker, by trade, since '76. Dang, I wish I had started smithing back then, too. Missed a lot of good years!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBrown Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I answerd the pole on how old i am not how old i feel, and i feel allot older than i am lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnW Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 okay then blue grass you will be 36 this year, it's 2008. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironrosefarms Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Hmmmm, interesting breakdown of ages... definitely not the normal age group for internet users... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryCarroll Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Born in 1941--got "involved" in smithing/fabricating bout 9 years later-- started metal working (full time employment) 1963. Set up my own smithy bout 25 years ago. I call it a hobby now :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbob Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I got hooked in the 7th grade metal work class in like '62...it wasn't till 75 or so when I picked up Alex Bealers book. It seem like for ever! just a hobby through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.Willis Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I am 44 and It seem like things started changing at the 40 mark. Eyes,aches and pains,memory!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip in china Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Oy vey! For once in my life I am in the majority. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ten Hammers Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 "Old age and treachery will overcome youth and skill " I am actually quite happy to see all the young folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
draper84 Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 currently 23 and just started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son_of_bluegrass Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 okay then blue grass you will be 36 this year, it's 2008. Okay. I'll go answer the poll then. ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dntfxr Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 I notice a slight dip in the 20's. 'Course when I was 20 somethin' I had other priorities too! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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