Sassy Sassafras! - Wood Turning

[@marywright1057]

Oh I love the ban box you showed us. It's very unique. Now you've shown me a square round bowl!!! You're teaching this old woman a lot about wood and how you create these beautiful works of art. It's nice to realize I'm not too old to learn about our amazing mother nature.😊

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Thanks so much, Mary! 😊 Mother Nature has a lot to offer!

[@louisjcharlett8509]

Band saw box with bark.....what a surprise! Oh, nice bowl Phil.

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[@maxhunt2644]

An almost regular bowl...that's different! You STILL put your own little spin on it. The grain is awesome in sassafras. When you wet the bark, I instantly had a craving for bacon! When I was a kid, mom & dad would take me out in the woods looking for sassafras saplings. They're not hard to find in Central Indiana. We would dig up a pound or two of roots and mom would boil them up in a huge cast iron kettle. Oh, the aroma! We'd have tea, homemade sassafras ice cream and hard candy. It was a dream for a kid...ahhh, those were the days! Thanks Phil!

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Sounds idyllic, Max! 😊

[@1954JDR]

That bowl is more beautiful than the last sassafras bowl. A square bowl was an excellent choice.

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[@maddieadams75]

I love this sassy square bowl, beautiful beautiful grain design. ♥️

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[@jeffrosen8237]

A Candy dish for root beer barrels!! Another beauty! Thanks for showing us.

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[@lindasnow3960]

This sassy safrass is lovely. The soft shin of the grain is so nice? The texture, the bead, the shape! So very beautiful!

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Thank you so much, Linda! 😊

[@bmacdougall53]

I do enjoy you. Thanks Phil 🙃💜 Maine

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[@jonmartineau1004]

Wow ! I almost forgot . HAPPY BIRTHDAY Phil !!

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[@katm6]

I'm never all that confident that I'm going to like it once you announce that it's going to be a winged bowl. So far, you've always proven me wrong. You made me chuckle when you said, "I'm right again." re: the Zinzer sanding seal making the bark sparkle. That grain was so cool.

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, I'm glad I could give you a chuckle, Kathleen! 😃

[@robfletcher23]

Hi Phil Beautiful as always! I had to write you, I'm sitting here catching up with your posts recovering from rotator cuff surgery not able to do my favorite things, kayak fishing and wood turning:( My 14 yr old son walked in and asked watcha doin Dad? I'm watching my favorite wood turner , he watched a bit and remarked that you had a pleasant voice and manner. He said you are the Bob Ross of wood turning. How right he is. Thank you so much for your inspiration over the years.

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Thank you very much, Robert! Tell your son I appreciate his comment, too! 😊

[@garydawson3184]

Phil- It’s all turning but every piece is different. Seems like you always discover what the piece ought to become - and with discipline and attention to detail, you make it the best it could be. It’s always a joy to watch. Praying for peace and healing.

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[@chrissyfrancis8952]

My grandmother always had a big bag of Sassafras shavings for tea. I loved it. Can’t find it anymore. You’re right, it smells(& tastes!) amazing.

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Thanks for sharing, Chrissy! 😊

[@cezarlorenzini]

Phillips very cute! And your English is very understandable, especially for a Brazilian like me. Thank you very much!

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Thank you very much, Cezar! 😊

[@susannah4Him]

I love this bandsaw box!! So cool! And the sassafras bowl is beautiful, too! The grain is amazing.

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Thanks so much, Susannah! 😊

[@annwahlstrom149]

This bowl is very beautiful and I imagine the smell of rootbeer you talked about! Greetings from Sweden! 🤩❤❤❤👍

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[@ThePwcj]

Sassafras trees have three different shaped leaves. Very nice looking bowl. Thank you for the video, take care of yourself and get well soon. Paul.

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[@kelvincolemanAnimal]

Hello Phil another awesome piece looks beautiful. Loved your bandsaw box. I hope your keeping well till the next time my friend 👍👍👍♥️

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[@nplacemksd]

WOW WOW WOW. Band Saw box is beautiful. Have never heard of one. ( no reason I should have😲). Recipients of the 2 you gave away are blessed. Thanks for sharing on this video. Great work on the bowl. I enjoy your creations and that you do not have an assembly line of items that all look alike. Each piece is unique in it's own right, square, round, tall, short, etc. And you were able to enjoy the words aroma. Thanks for sharing.

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Thanks for watching, RK! I'm glad you like them! 😊

[@lindasnow3960]

That bandsaw box is absolutely gorgeous! What lovely work!

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[@pippin1ful]

Irridescence and great grain, with the contrasting bark. A Lovely piece, Phil.

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Agreed, a great piece of wood, Richard! 😊

[@eyremar]

That band saw box is exquisite. I've never heard of such a beast before. You've got some talent. Beautiful. M.

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Fun and easy to make, too, Mark! Thank you! 😊

[@maudwelford1843]

Ingenious! The master at work! Absolutely love it!👏👏👏💕🇬🇧

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Thank you, Maud! Pretty grain in this one. 😊

[@michaelmilazzo8722]

Phil fantastic looking bowl. Please do not sell yourself short you are a Master Craftsman

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[@alinmayerthorpe7801]

another beautiful bowl and finished to perfection..........well done Phil and thanks! Cheers Al

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[@kitterzy]

As a child/teen I lived in the forest and there was quite a bit of sassafras mixed in. (Michigan) I used to break off the new branches, peel the green bark off, and chew the pulp. It was sort of a strong mint/root beer flavor to it. I’ve never seen a large piece of sassafras as the trees were less than 8” in diameter. That’s all gone now because mostly Chicago people had their vacation homes built in that area and cleared a lot of the forest around my childhood home. Kinda cool to see that sassafras can be turned.

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[@michaelkirsch9023]

I love the deep, chunky bark. Just beautiful.

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[@stevesheller9223]

Reminds me of the ash trees we have in our area. Beautiful piece of wood with excellent turning and finishing. Luv it. ❤ 👍👍👍

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The grain definitely looks like Ash, Steve, but it's much softer. Glad you like it, thank you! 😊

[@steverobbins9419]

Hi Phil the band saw box was amazing. This piece looks great. Nice shape. 👍

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[@Henry_Little]

Very informative about sassafras, and of course another beautiful bowl, Uncle Phil ❣️👍✌️

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[@rickcollins4762]

Another thoughtful work of art instead of just a round bowl. Love natural edged pieces. Great job.

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[@royboggs3849]

Wish I had 1/10th of your talent, Phil. You take a piece of junk wood & bring it to life! 👍👍👌👌

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[@WoodenItBeNice]

Hi Phil, Normal services have been resumed in my household, Friday morning, Cup of Tea and a Phil Video to watch. Bliss!!! I love the raised rim around the bowl, it looks fantastic. As others have said, as well as you, the grain in this piece is wonderful. Great work my firend. Take care. Cheers, Huw

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Thanks, Huw! 😊

[@suesmith9202]

Amazing phil. Your a natural wood turner.

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[@suesmith9202]

@@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop how you doing phil? Hope your feeling better x

[@jodygaines7691]

Love both your Bandsaw box and your Square bowl. Both are Beautiful.

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[@user-ml3hl6vr4t]

Sassy sassafras. Nice grain and color.

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[@TheKittenbears]

One of my best sellers. Bandsaw boxes. ❤

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[@edwardhand7070]

Sending you good wood turning vibes my friend. Until you get to where you need to be. I'll be waiting here for some more lessons. This hobby has actually saved me❤️

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[@dcwander7092]

Beautiful, light colored wood. You designed an intriguing bowl that shows off the grain perfectly

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[@malbun3275]

Hi Phil Another Gem,beautiful contrast with bark edge,just what I needed to get me out to the lathe this afternoon. Thanks for sharing Regards

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[@reubenrosenberg7715]

That bandsaw box is beautiful! Really like the bead around the rim of the bowl.

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Thanks so much! 😂

[@JiggsysShed]

As always, beautiful work. Loving the live edge on the bowl. The bandsaw box is awesome with the bark on the front. Thank you for sharing

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Thank you! Cheers!

[@catfishgray3696]

PHIL, ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL PEACE, GREAT VIDEO, GREAT JOB, SEE YOU NEXT WEEK, TELL EVERYBODY HELLO...

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[@danschram4052]

Beautiful and rustic. Thank you for the video.

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[@msudawgma]

I really like it too. It's different; I prefer different. Prayers!

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[@barrythompson7305]

Really lovely. What a gorgeous grain pattern. Beautifully worked Phil

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Thank you, Barry! 😊

[@bmacdougall53]

I love that box. Wow 🙃💜

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[@celiacomeau1]

oh my goodness Phil... that is a gorgeous bowl...

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[@jayscott306]

Very nice, Phil! Square was the right call.

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[@mikeyoung8126]

Outstanding very beautiful wood love it Phil take care and God bless

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[@garymohler107]

In the sassafras bowl I saw a bunny’s head , looking in the direction of the rot spot. Otis in the grain of the wood. Sure hope you can see it too. A beautiful bowl as always.

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[@BobbyGriffett]

Love it Phil

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Thanks, Bobby! 😊

[@ronhaworth5471]

I like the bark structure,hopefully will be highlighted in some form!

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[@markb8954]

Nice job Phil & good looking bandsaw box too!

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[@mmills7012]

Glad to see your video. It a joy to watch you create. Stay well. 👍👍

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[@mulletman6318]

That bandsaw box is amazing,that square bowl is beautifully done phil 👏 hope your feeling a bit better take care

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[@jackgrayson832]

Beautiful, I love bark... thanks Phil...

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[@MikeB0001]

I like it Phil! And that bandsaw box was very cool.😃👍🏻👍🏻

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[@ageorgiapeach9442]

Unbelievably gorgeous. Love watching you work. Such a pro.

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[@kevinr1704]

Back when I was a kid we lived in Georgia. We would make sassafras tea quite often. Very nice job on the bowl! The saw marks could kinda be a natural edge look. Great job!

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Very cool, Kevin! 😊

[@delbertbohm2039]

l love that bandsaw box and the bowl is very nice too

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[@gianmariaviviani6896]

I admire your creations! Unfortunately I don't understand english, but just by looking at your hands I'm learning so much. Thank you!

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Thank you very much, Gianmaria! 😊

[@alcinosoares2229]

Phil you are a artist.

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[@donaldadams5342]

'Holly Sassafras' it turned out beautifully Phil. I do remember the problems with turning the other Sassafras bowl& how well it turned out in the end thanks to your skill, turning ability & the 'never say never' attitude that you posses 'in spades'. So well is this bowl turned that we can 'virtually' feel that texture & see it. Love your repair work on the bark, you would never know as you said. Love the finish too, it compliments the bowl perfectly. I know it can't always be but you make it all sound & look so easy. The sign of a master craftsman. Well, that's the Phil 'fix' for this week, so, for now, keep out of Covid trouble mate. Cheers, Don from South Aust.

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[@debraparry3888]

Lovely bowl. Thank you for your time and talents 💞. Hopefully see you soon get well and rest , love from Wales UK.

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[@debbiefox1745]

Love the rim at top of bowl. Georgous bowl.

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[@jimcole389]

O wow,another beautiful bow

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[@elisaelliot9946]

There is a rabbit in the bowl! Head and ears. Nice bowl. It was so interesting to watch you form it.

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Thanks for watching, Elisa, I'm glad you could see the rabbit! 😊

[@starlight-wj5nc]

Looks like an old farm house wash basin very nice!

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[@lynneodell4908]

i hope you feel better soon phil !sorry you are under the weather.bless you.

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[@johnhumphries868]

Hi Phil I sure get a lot of pleasure when watching you turning, explaining wat you are intending to do and😊 DO CHEERS HUMPY DUNEDIN N Z

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Thank you, John in N Z! 😊

[@saboomitz]

Thank you for another great video. You make turning look so easy. I’m sorry you’re not feeling well. I hope you are able to get back to woodworking again even if you can’t do videos. Take care of yourself. You are in my prayers.

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[@shariyoung4064]

Beautiful bowl, really shows off the grain.

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[@GaryGlass-DriftwoodTurner]

Beautiful as always Phil, thank you so much for sharing.

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[@SusanneMilewski-b3q]

Cool and u usual. Beautiful bark! Always a treat to watch.

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Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@robertwilson54]

A Master of wood turning, with amazing skills who I really don't think you know how good you are, well we love watching you here in Britain another fantastic piece.

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Thank you kindly, Robert in Britain! 😊

[@mandicoleman7433]

Oh I luv this square bowl!

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[@ThePapa1947]

Not sure where Sassafras grows but it sure is pretty. The grain is very special and with this it seems better bit to get a perfectly flat sanding job just to be able to feel it. Great finish as well and I like the ring. I just finished a big bowl and put a ring on it. Something I usually do not do. The bowl is not square and sure is not round either. You will have to wait a week to see it as I decide to use Danish oil and it is not drying as fast as would like. A bit cold around here I am thinking. I bet your bowl would be great for ice cream because you might have something that taste like a root beer float LOL. Great job buddy, Gary

[@williamellis8993]

Hey, Gary, we have sassafras growing here in Ohio. I have some in my woods. It's an interesting tree because it has three different leaves growing at once. Bill

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

LOL! Root beer float! Leave it to you, my friend! 😊

[@birdman858]

Thanks for the band saw box intro. And yes, it’s about time for sassafras roots in the iron pot on the wood stove in the shop! Memories! Thanks Phil.

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[@kandiecandelaria3134]

Feel better soon Very nice as usual. Great corners!

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[@apachisa25]

Thanks Phil for the nice demonstration and introduction of band saw box . I would like to see the pictures of the previously made band saw boxes by you .

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[@Little_Red_Riding_Hoodlum]

Yay! It's Shady Acres Day! 🥳

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[@cezarlorenzini]

You are a good teacher!

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Thank you! 😃

[@mnp1964]

Gorgeous piece Phil while you had it on the turn table for us to look at it looks like a rabbit in the grain in one spot really like it

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[@AdamosDad]

Its been a while. I love sassafras. What a great bandsaw box.

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[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Absolutely gorgeous bowl Mr. Phil

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[@dandickinson1003]

I really like the swirl pattern of the wood!

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[@steveellis8746]

Hope your recovery is swift Phil.. take care.. nice bowl too 😊

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[@timbutler3733]

Another 1st class video ... thanks

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[@earlmiller5353]

I never get tired of your videos/ Hav'nt got a lathe yet, but you are teaching plenty.

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Glad you like them, Earl! 😃 I hope to see you on the lathe, one day. Until then, I hope to see you here each week! Thanks!

[@christinehendryx937]

I just scored some Sassy from a customer Bob, can’t wait to do this! Thanks

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[@monopinion8799]

Your are an inspiration to so many of us. Your craftsmanship, creativity and you teaching abilities are outstanding. I love how there is no piece of wood that you cannot create something with. You are fantastic Phil Anderson!

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[@johnborland71]

Really enjoy your videos Phil.

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Glad to hear it, John, thank you! 😊

[@ShevillMathers]

You have decided how I will turn my first square bowl-more oblong than square from my rock hard ‘Tasmanian ‘She-Oak’. Another nice piece you have turned. Greetings from Tasmania.

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[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Phil... Lovely job on the bowl... definitely the right call with the design... Your bandsaw box is beautiful.. I don't think that I seen one with the bark on the front or such a good polish and the joints were spot on... Great video as always... Take care...All the best.....Andy

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Thanks, Andy. 😊

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Looks great 👍

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[@kennethboston8301]

I love your woodwork. I wish that I could afford one. Keep up the great work.

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[@keithmetcalfe3990]

Lovely lovely job Phil, outstanding

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[@TocTocTrax]

Again a great video! Keep up the excellent work! I'm looking forward to another awesome upload!! Take care and stay in touch!! 🙏🙏🙏

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Thank you very much! 😊

[@christinemiller7238]

How awesome is this! You’re the best. 👏🏻

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Wow, thank you, Christine! 😊