The tale of Pip and Angelique, It's all about BALANCE -- Woodturning project

What is the hardest wood you have ever turned? Well for me it's this one, Angelique, we all know woodturning yew can be touch but it's not even close. I think I lost count of how many times I had to sharpen my gouge. Anyway, can I pull off a segmented bowl using two of the hardest wood about?
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[@user-ed5wu6bo6s]

ANGELIQUE - A short story. Since dinosaurs roamed, my family have been in the architectural millwork, renovation, preservation biz at significant scale, mostly in New Orleans. You may know, the city was built on a sand bar between river and swamp with a miserable sub tropical climate. Most of the early structures were constructed of Swamp Cypress with some Southern Pine or Red Oak timbers brought in from the countryside. So much of the slow growing Cypress was depleted that substitutes for the weather resistant lumber were needed. Hondurans Mahogany was imported until it was in short supply. Various lumber speculators tried their hand at filling the gap and at one point, a privateer showed up at the docks with a boat load of what was then a relatively unknown species - ANGELIQUE. He had it hauled to our facility and contracted to have it re-sawn and planed into manageable dimensions. When the lumber baron got the bill for all the saw and planer blades, he elected to abandon the entire lot where it sat in the racks for 50-ish years. It's tough stuff, very weather resistant, but ridiculously hard on tools.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much for taking the time to tell me this story, absolutely fascinating! I love reading history and personal recollections on particular species and their history. Thanks so much for sharing

[@c.a.chambers68]

That orange colour on the wood is just pure beauty stunning colour combination

[@MikeHolton]

I think so too, thanks 😀

[@eclexian]

Love that the end product wasn’t symmetrical. To me, the eye for getting that right is what makes the difference between an engineer, and an *artist*.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, I appreciate that! all the best, Mike 😀

[@LordWolt]

"Guess what? Yep, I'm going sharpen up again." 😆😆😆 but worth it, I'd say. it's beautifull!!!

[@MikeHolton]

😁 haha this was a very hard wood 😀

[@AGRIV8TD1963]

Hey Mike! Have you ever turned Purple Heart? I'd Love to see that! Glad you & the Fam are settled.😊

[@MikeHolton]

Not a lot, I did use it for part of the mallet I made a while back but I do have more in my shed 😀

[@robboland9857]

You and the wood have made a beautiful work of art sir. Your wood choices are outstanding. And your camera work and editing are great. Thanks for sharing all your hard work with us. One of the better channels on KZbin, Thanks.🌿 👍👍👍👍👍

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Rob, I would like to try to improve the audio so have bought a wireless mic to try over the next few videos 🙂

[@DrGIzmoBRad]

Absolutely amazed at the iridescence of this 1950's l👀king flying saucer dish. The contrast of the different lamination is stunning :)

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much, this is just about my favourite piece from the last few months of turning. Just love this shape 😊

[@frankashworth5961]

At first, I thought, "No. That's not very thick." I like when you prove me wrong. Great outline and no joints visible. Good stuff.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Frank, appreciate your support 😊

[@paulcraven4876]

Great Looking UFO Bowl Love watching you create stunning pieces and no birds hurt in the making of this video.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha, thanks so much 😀

[@leaannd.8786]

Love the grains and combinations of wood. Amazing how something as ordinary as a few strips of wood elevates the whole project. 👍

[@MikeHolton]

I know, I'm so happy I had that thought 😁

[@fionakronert5060]

Love Love Love this one, the design choices were excellent, I've never even heard of Angelique wood. My McCaw is from Suriname, he was very happy to see this one. Thanks again

[@MikeHolton]

This is justa bout my favourite design 😀

[@SilverBack.]

Mike the Angelique looks very hard to turn but that married with the Pippy Yew looks Top Notch, Well done 👍👍

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much my friend, I just love the wood 😁

[@phillacasse7393]

I have been watching your many videos, for the last 6 months or so. I am fascinated by the items you turn (pun intended) out. But (somehow) I've managed to turn on Closed Captions on the videos, and they are, in themselves, absolutely hilarious. Anyway, I just want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to see a Master Craftsman at work. 🙂👌👍👍

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Phill, the captions are auto generated as you have probably guessed. Anyway thanks so much for your support and I'm glad you enjoy my work, all the best, Mike

[@butlerssecret]

Yew is definitely my new favourite turning wood.

[@MikeHolton]

Yew is beautiful 😃

[@jeramiahcrosier3481]

The chatoyance alone is amazing. Very pleasing shape, and the contrasting woods escalate the final product.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Jeramiah 😁

[@79Firegirl]

Beautiful wood that Angelique.. look from one side and it is dark brown and look from the other side and it is light brown.. and the break in the middle with that yew, love it 👌🥰

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😊 must admit, this is my sort of thing, I love simple designs 👍

[@paulplager9498]

You have made a flying saucer with racing stripes. I love it

[@MikeHolton]

Haha great description 😁

[@bnaivar]

The chatoyance is remarkable. Another beautiful bowl Mike.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much, it's probably the best chatoyance I've seen 😁

[@ReapZ1373]

I love the contrasting colours of the 2 types of wood, very unique.

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you like it! I love this shape of bowl 😁

[@fionacrouch1732]

Hi Mike. What a stunning piece. The two woods look so different apart, but together they blend in perfect harmony for your creation. Love the shape of the bowl, and the sheen definitely highlights its beauty. Thank you for sharing your craft and talent, as always. Enjoy the rest of your holiday.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Fiona, for the record, this style and finish really does it for me. I love natural bowls etc but I love clean simple designs the most. 😊

[@fionacrouch1732]

@MikeHolton I can understand that. Please keep doing what you do, and I will be here to watch. And comment, of course 😋

[@MikeHolton]

@@fionacrouch1732 thanks so much Fiona ☺️

[@nanalefevre3670]

That is so pretty. I never knew there was so Many different kinds of wood! Man that's pretty!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Nana, this was hard to turn but I loved the grain!

[@2CraftySeniors]

What an absolutely gorgeous bowl. 🥰

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, I think this is still one of my favourites 😀

[@missdaisy7576]

It is so stunningly beautiful, I love it ❤ PLEASE make more videos.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Daisy, I'll do my best 😀

[@raydriver7300]

That is lovely, Mike. I’m well balanced- I have a chip on both shoulders; and I’m well balanced - I drool out of both corners of my mouth at the same time. Keep up the good work and enjoy your holiday 🌞

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Ray 🤣

[@raydriver7300]

@@MikeHolton the second one should have read: level headed. D’oh 😊🌞

[@MikeHolton]

@@raydriver7300 🤣

[@rbdunn]

I wasn’t on board with your form idea to begin with Mike but, your end result is so very pleasing…. Nice job!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Russ 😀

[@peterthornton8520]

Just amazing. The idea alone is brilliant. A key bowl looking that good would grace any hall way. Thanks for another great video. Cheers

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you enjoyed it Peter 😀

[@gonzochick360]

I love that you put as much work as is needed to turn out such beautiful products, even to the point of injuring yourself. Hope your boo-boo gets better.

[@MikeHolton]

It's all good now thanks😁. I don't like to ever give up on a project so I do what's needed to get it over the finish line 😀

[@AGRIV8TD1963]

Excellent Mike! Love the wood, and how it lightens and darkens depending on the angle you look at it.😅 Well done!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers, that effect is called chatoyance 😀

[@MarkWilliams-di2cn]

Absolutely stunning. Thank you for educating me on the joys of wood turning.

[@MikeHolton]

Very welcome Mark, glad you liked it 😊

[@teresamcfadden2414]

I find it fascinating that the wood changes colors

[@MikeHolton]

I know! 😃

[@RMRowlandm44]

You've always presented well. A fine example of what may be found even when things go wrong. Get a heater for that shop!

[@MikeHolton]

Haha, thanks. I will do before winter hits.

[@1Life2Little]

I was glued to the screen for this one!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed this one 😁

[@87bwadman]

Try TiteBond IV. It's one more then TiteBond III. Total spinaltap situation.

[@chrisjones6289]

Beautiful wood selection and love the design of the bowl. Thanks and enjoy the vacation

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Chris, it's nearly time to go home and I can't wait to get back on the lathe 😁

[@spankybear]

That is very cool! I think that it would pop with a strip of purple heart glued in!

[@MikeHolton]

I did actually consider purple heart 😁

[@Ted_P]

Another beautiful piece. I’ve never heard of this wood. It’s amazing. You sure did it justice.

[@MikeHolton]

Cheers Ted, neither had I before I bought it 😆

[@barryrankin587]

I love the closeup of the grain at the end. I’ll have to agree with you on the added strips of wood, I think it took it from ordinary to extraordinary. Thank you.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Barry, I really do like this one 😀

[@stevedoran3631]

Simply lovely Mike..... great job as usual, Glad I found this channel, makes me want to go buy some chisels and a lathe...... bit late to start at 71 I would think....... I'll just watch your work......

[@MikeHolton]

Haha hi Steve, if you have some strength in your fingers then there is no reason why you couldn't give it a go. You don't have to turn big bowls, there is plenty of other things you can try 😁

[@michaelfelixb1316]

Schöner Teller, Gut gemacht👏 Sehr hartes Holz mit schöner Farbe 👌

[@MikeHolton]

Danke Michael, das war sehr schwer zu drehen, aber es hat sich gelohnt

[@larryburrough3024]

I don’t know where you find these exotic wood but they are vivid and wild looking. Most of these I have never heard of. Beautiful piece!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Larry, I spend a lot of time looking for pieces everywhere. This wood was part of a reclaimed table 😄

[@larryburrough3024]

@@MikeHolton what brand gouges do you halve?

[@MikeHolton]

@@larryburrough3024 I use Record Power gouges 😊

[@lesliefatout4731]

A beautiful piece! The 2 woods set each other off so well and the bowl design is very interesting. I enjoy your videos and look forward to watching many more!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers Leslie ☺️

[@donnagreen7386]

I think that may be my favourite piece so far (except my planet bowl that will always be number 1). This is stunning and that small sliver just pulls it all together beautifully 😍

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Donna, mine too. Ans what are you doing up so late? 😀

[@donnagreen7386]

@@MikeHolton I don’t sleep too well. Combination of health issues so KZbin is my place to go lol

[@MikeHolton]

@@donnagreen7386 Oh well, hopefully my videos can put you back to sleep

[@donnagreen7386]

@@MikeHolton nah they interest me. That’s why I only watch one lol 😁

[@MikeHolton]

@@donnagreen7386 🤣

[@rhyscooper3497]

Excellent job. My grandfather was very much into turning wood. Makes me want to give it a go.

[@MikeHolton]

Go for it! I only started about 32 months ago ☺️

[@paulevans180]

Really nice looking bowl adding that little strip did the job of setting off the look.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Paul, that strip was a last moment happy accident 😀

[@RoyWCanada]

Hi Mike, I have to say I thought the insert needed more but I think this is a case of less is more. This turned out a stunning piece despite the hardness of the Angelique and the yew was also a excellent choice. Thanks for the video looking forward to the next one. Enjoy your break.✌👍👍

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Roy, have a reasonable feel for how things will look but I don't get it right all the time, with that said I am pretty happy with this one 😄

[@baconsoda]

That's lovely Mike, well done. No need to answer me, I fully undrstand the amount of time comments take to address. I comment to compliment, not to harvest replies. Best wishes, Brendan.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Brendan, I know and I appreciate it so much. All the best, Mike

[@carahammond4292]

The Angelique made you work for it, but what a stunning result. Love it.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers Cara, it was a bit tough but well worth it 😀

[@DormentedTrio]

Beautiful bowl. Supremely gifted!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@walshjp17]

Interesting timber that Angelique. I like the spotty Yew.

[@MikeHolton]

Me too, they seem to go well together 😀

[@virginiafoster864]

It came out beautiful! Never heard of Angelique wood.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Virginia, to be honest neither had I 😁

[@nicholasscott3089]

Lovely jubilee, I am an unelected old man. I have run of superbatives. Supper work 😊

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks My friend 😁

[@charleskaleta223]

Thank you for your videos, very informative and we'll done. Many turning videos on KZbin don't stop the work piece often or at all, and don't give an explanation of the thought process of the steps. Thank you.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Charles, I appreciate your words, all the best, Mike

[@fionanaylor6104]

WOW…those colours just popped with the finish. Happy holiday 🙂

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Fiona, I love the colour combination.

[@DV8.1]

Could you do a a video about sharpening your chisels different ways etc

[@MikeHolton]

Hi William, I have been asked a few times so will give it a go soon. Thanks 👍

[@JamesHardiman99]

Beautiful! Love the inlay. Never heard of angelique before... going to look it up!

[@MikeHolton]

It's a pretty cool wood with some amazing grain 😀

[@albertdawson6814]

Very pretty Mike. It was a very enjoyable video. Thank you for sharing

[@MikeHolton]

Glad you enjoyed it Albert, all the best Mike

[@DougMilleratWoodSpunRound]

Beautiful bowl. I’ve never heard of this wood. It certainly has an interesting grain.

[@MikeHolton]

It really does! All the best my friend 😊

[@LoisHubbard]

I've never seen anything like that Mike. Couldn't imagine what it would look like from your description but 'classic UFO' was exactly right. Forget about your tools though- it looked like it gave your arms quite the workout! Have a fab holiday

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks Lois, it was a fair bit of effort 😁

[@user-jh7ji3lq3c]

Angelique and yew - my favorite bowl so far - the shape, the shine, the natural colors, oh my!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Mary, there is something about this shape that I just love, and the woods are amazing, all the best, Mike

[@stephencarey6114]

Beautiful design and gorgeous wood that Angelique but I wouldn't want to turn it myself. Great watching the master attack it tho.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Stephen, it was a little challenging 😄

[@nickreed9916]

Great choice when pairing the woods, it's turn out lovely

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Nick 😊

[@CarolinaTroyWeddingBritoMartin]

Absolutely beautiful in its simplicity!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! 😊

[@captainjackau]

Lovely finish on the bowl. Hope you have a super holiday and come back relaxed and ready to make more content... Cheers

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Jack, I'll be back on the lathe this weekend and can't wait 😁

[@oldncarvingJohn]

Incredible bowl. Looks fantastic. ❤❤❤

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks John, this really is my thing, I love this style and want to do more but don't want to get repetitive.

[@arnoldpluim8094]

Enjoy the experience, enjoy your holiday

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you, I will 😁

[@k9insomniac783]

That was a very good choice of accent wood for that bowl. Stunning. I wish I was more of a “purist” when it comes to turning. I only own one bowl gouge and I stink at sharpening so I do the majority of my turning with carbide tools and a scraper. After I learned how to re sharpen carbides, I save tons of money. I really need to press myself to use my bowl gouge more. Excellent as usual Mike.

[@MikeHolton]

Haha thanks my friend 😀. I started with carbide tools as they were a good cheap option. When I first started with a bowl gouge I was so so bad, but I persiveared and slowly got better. Sharpening takes a lot of practice and I now use a jig which makes life so much easier.

[@juliebarker1531]

gosh what a really unique bowl. fabulous wood

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Julie 😁

[@user-hp6bj1ik6l]

Great work Mike. Love the two different woods together.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 👍, I got lucky with adding the extra strips really helps the piece to stand out 😁

[@jwrowland77]

Very beautiful wood. Nice little end table/coffee table bowl.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much, all the best, Mike

[@robcarroll255]

I applaud the puritan in you for trying to use the bowl gauge but the carbide was working great and your cuts looked better

[@MikeHolton]

You are right Rob, I did start off turning with carbides but moved into HSS tools, must admit I did enjoy going back to carbides on this one they are fun to use.

[@terryflynn2791]

Mike you are a genius with you imagination and inspirational Terry downunder

[@MikeHolton]

Wow thanks! So nice of you to say 😊

[@kensmith1522]

Lovely bowl I hope you get to see the aurora tonight.

[@MikeHolton]

I looked but could not see it, gutted I missed it yesterday

[@user-hr2ei8fj9k]

Very beautiful combo for the inlay. Love it!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Wynette 😃

[@correlian1155]

Such artistry. A delight to watch

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much really appreciate it 🙏

[@steeleanderson1172]

Great video Mike, get yourself a cheap silicon spatula and cut the tip flat. Best way to spread glue I've found

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, that's a great idea 😁

[@vinimarshall7301]

Nice contrast and lovely finish 👏👏👏👏

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you Vini 😄

[@andreweastwood862]

Great looking bowl and I love the shape; worth the hard work.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks 👍 I loved making this one 😄

[@LOTGiscool]

A very beautiful end product.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks my friend

[@haroldhoskison7239]

It reminds me of the racing stripe on a mahogany Chris-Craft speedboat a friend had years ago.

[@MikeHolton]

Hi Harold, I think I know what you mean and I agree 👍, all the best, Mike 😀

[@ianhewitt484]

Lovely wood I like very much ,injoyed very much thank I an Christchurch new Zealand

[@MikeHolton]

Many thanks Ian, new Zealand is a place I would love to visit one day.

[@ianhewitt484]

I have a spare bed you are welcome anytime mate

[@MikeHolton]

@@ianhewitt484 Thanks Ian, that is so generous, all the best, Mike

[@greatbigchicken2001]

Lovely shape and a Beautiful finish.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, I love the way this one came out 😁

[@donaldadams5342]

What a STUNNING bowl. Adding the Yew was a great idea & I think was a 'clincher' for the finished piece. When such hard wood is encountered I am always surprised by the apparent reluctance of most wood turners to turn to using Carbide tools, to me they invariably are used to stunning effect. Obviously throwing keys etc into this bowl is unlikely to cause much harm, but it does look stunning & worth all the hard work, plus, what a brilliant finish can be produced on it. Hope your hand healed well too. Cheers, Don from South Australia.

[@MikeHolton]

Morning Don, a lot of traditional turners believe that carbides are beneath then or they see them as beginners tools. To me they are just a tool like anything else, they are good at some things and not great at others but used in the right way they can produce some beautiful shapes. This is still one of my favourite shapes to make. It retains the weight of the wood and although very simple the design just pleases me. I really must make one for myself. All the best my friend. Mike

[@jimpike3489]

Hi Mike, never heard of Angelique, it has a look of mahogany, the grain and tone are beautiful. Good call with the dividing pieces they really offset the Angelique. Another great bowl, thanks for sharing.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Jim, it was hard work but I loved making this one 😃

[@jimpike3489]

Hi Mike, cleaning my shed / workshop this week, my daughter is helping me. YEAH. I have a nice slab in there for you, I'll let you know when I send it, should be in a week or two. So glad the channel is doing well, you deserve it Mike. @@MikeHolton

[@MikeHolton]

@@jimpike3489 Oh Jim you are way too king my friend 🤣 . Glad you are going to be able to get back in your shed soon. All the best, Mike

[@johnfrary5386]

Greetings from Yorkshire, a very nice turn, I like your presentation style no faffing about, the wood combination works very well.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks John, and a special hello to Yorkshire, the birthplace of both my parents ❤️

[@marybethhuson295]

What a stunning piece! I love the you added the two thin strips alsu

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Mary, that was a last moment decision and I'm glad I did it 😁

[@kimberbob9141]

That bowl is beautiful !!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much 😀

[@chrischambers5466]

Very nice, simple, but very nice!🏆

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! 😊 Sometimes less is more 😊

[@MrGaz2304]

That's some hard wood!

[@MikeHolton]

It certainly is Gary and I've just accidentally bought something a lot harder 😃

[@WilsonPhotography1]

I’ve been using Titebond products for decades and they’ve never failed me yet. Just make sure you’ve got good mating surfaces, a good coat of glue, and lots of pressure.

[@MikeHolton]

I always try to, I don't do a lot so am very careful 😁

[@WilsonPhotography1]

Keep doing what you do, I’m sure your explanations help others to feel more confident in trying new techniques and products.

[@MikeHolton]

@@WilsonPhotography1 thanks my friend 😁

[@karengilchrist9774]

Beautiful! Worth all of the sharpening you had to do

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Karen, I lost count how many times lol 😂

[@katelinnett9020]

That is just stunning! Beautiful work!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you very much Kate ☺️

[@andrewhall1693]

Like the "pin stripe" .....thanks for sharing

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks for watching Andrew 😁

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

Hi Mike never even heard of Angelique let alone turned it, brilliant shape to that bowl, you couldn't have displayed that wood any better, that would look gorgeous on anybody's sideboard, and that off set pinstrip, i wasnt to sure about it when you were doing it but even that looks great

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks Steve, have you ever turned purple heart? I'm thinking of getting some to have a go at 👍

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

My eldest daughter has a thing about purple and i turned her a nice salad bowl from purple heart, it is nice to turn and really polishes up well. Those 4 triangular off cuts you had what about if you joined the 4 right angles together, with a possible glue up in between, thats quite difficult to explain but you would effectively have a cross in between the wood@@MikeHolton

[@MikeHolton]

@@thehampshirewoodturner haha sorry Steve, I actually meant green heart 😄

[@thehampshirewoodturner]

I have, it is very hard and like the Angelique it will blunt your tools very quickly , and also, you also have to be very careful with the dust, it can cause all sorts of problems but it does polish up extremely well@@MikeHolton

[@MikeHolton]

@@thehampshirewoodturner thanks for the heads up Steve, I'll wait to get my air fed mask first lol , all the best my friend 😊

[@bevharrison8157]

The contrast between the two woods is stunning , the ewe has some very individual features , and the shape is lovely . Go have a cup of tea , you deserve it . Thank you .enjoy your holiday . ❤

[@MikeHolton]

Many thanks Bev, I'm more of a coffee person and I should really cut down lol 😆

[@brendadriver2702]

Very nice! Love the chatoyance and the shape. Thank you!

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you so much Brenda 😌

[@gluey27]

Love the shape of this bowl Mike.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks, me too, this is just about my favourite shape to make 😊

[@jakes9708]

Talk about hard wood!

[@MikeHolton]

That Angelique was brutal!!!

[@deehenry1983]

this is very cool, and again with wood i have never heard of :) thanks for the great video and have a great vacation!!! and congrats for the 17.5k subs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much Dee, I think I'm doing another give away at 20,000 😊. Still feels so unreal.

[@ferolcat2009]

I've just subbed after a YT recommendation and I really love the pieces you turn and your approach is calm and adult which I like too. Enjoy your vacation.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks so much, we are back now and had a great time, all the best, Mike 😀

[@shawndesjardins3841]

Lovely. Those woods look good together.

[@MikeHolton]

Thank you! Cheers Shawn 😁

[@georgesatory7242]

Once again, beautiful.

[@MikeHolton]

Thanks George 😀