Wood Turning Juniper Almost Done "THEN" Almost A Disaster

This piece of Juniper had a large bark inclusion that I did not trust. So I filled it with epoxy. I normally do not use epoxy but I was thinking it could have been a disaster. Later on I just about created my own disaster. I found I did not like how it looked but was able to change it with out any loss.
I am very happy with how it looks and it actually could be used either way. I call it a multi use turning.
Finished with:
Zinsser Seal Coat
Zinsser Shellac
Tools used:
Bowl gouge
Negative rake scraper
Carbide hollowing tool
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[@gaowoodlab]

Very beautiful, and nice finishing, 👍👍👍👍👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Gao!

[@back-corner-turnings]

Came out beautifully Gary! Gotta like it when a design change is intentional.😄👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Duane, yes it is lots more fun when you get to decide to change rather than needing to change it because something went wrong. Thanks for watching and commenting, Gary

[@joshblumenthal4873]

Gary, you always offer great technical explanations in your videos. In this video,, you also gave wonderful, sage advice when you said you went inside for approval. Expertise and wisdom in one session!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Josh, also if you ask for advice you darn well better go with what is advised! LOL

[@joshblumenthal4873]

@@ThePapa1947 So much wisdom!

[@GordonRock1]

I think you chose the right direction, Gary. Juniper is such a beautiful wood. I don’t believe I have had the chance to turn any yet. One of these days!! Great video, my friend. I enjoyed it a lot. 👍😃👍😃😃😃 Happy turning, .....Gord

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Gord, I think you are right. It kind of looked like a tired dog the other direction..lol Juniper is very pretty and I hope to be able to turn one that is not end grain. But I am not so sure you would get the best use of those colors. Thanks for watching and happy turning to you! Gary

[@jeanlong4285]

I'm glad you decided to go the way you did. It turned out beautiful.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Jean! Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jackskelton6773]

Very nice👍👍👍👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Jack. And thanks for watching. Gary

[@RadioFaceWoodWorks]

Really nice piece Gary... turn it one way it's a flower... turn it the other it's a mushroom 👍😃 stay safe...press on 😎 Joe

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you and I have a feeling it will get turned both ways. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@MikeB0001]

Very nice!..I like it with the bowl up!😃👍🏻👍🏻

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mike, so do I and I am not sure why I thought it was going to look good flipped. Sure happy I was able to flip it over. Gary

[@paulsimmons390]

great save of an unusual piece of juniper. good job of change in mid turning. shows talent

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Paul! I appreciate your comment. Take care, Gary

[@glenglazier3691]

Good decision on the bowl side, wings up look good. Keep the videos coming.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Glen, happy you like it the way I went. I was thinking it would look good with drooping wings but this was much better. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@yeagerxp]

Excellent work👍👍👍 . Thanks for sharing

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much, happy you liked it. Take care, Gary

[@richkeelan1312]

I think your made the right decision you get to see more of the beautiful colors and grain awesome job Gary

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rich, I like the droop look but like you said you get to see a lot more this way. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@Janellen11]

Very pretty! I’m glad you turned it the way you did.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jan I appreciate your comments. Yes that seemed to be the most popular way. Sure happy I caught it in time. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@bawbreizhartwood]

Hi Gary, Very nice job! The realization of this kind of piece requires a lot of precision and concentration😉👍 The grain of the wood is magnificent. see you soon Morgan

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Morgan, they are fun to do but can be a challenge. But not a steady diet of them lol. That being said I have a lot more odd looking pieces. Take care, Gary

[@StuffUCanMake]

The epoxy blended in very well. I will call this piece the winged bowl!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jabulani and I was happy with how the epoxy looked. My wife thought it was part of the tree so it must have looked alright. Yes the winged bowl...sure happy it did not try to fly off the lathe LOL Take care my friend, Gary

[@claytonbink1647]

Well done, Gary!! Not many would have pulled that out of that chunk of wood.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Clayton, I am happy the wood played along with what I wanted to do. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@carlspringle9342]

Absolutely Beautiful. Good call you made. Perfect.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Carl, I have one more piece of the Juniper and hope to get something out of it. Rather big and odd shaped so still thinking on it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@danielionescu466]

Very nice!Papa. 👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Daniel!

[@tonysmith3143]

Beautiful, and so different. 👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tony, I still have a very different piece left. It is much bigger and hoping I can come up with the best way to turn it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@neilbeedham2122]

I do prefer it the way you have done it. A very beautiful piece

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much! Happy you liked it Neil and thanks for watching, Gary

[@lucyscottwalker2203]

Got to love a man who loves his wife. I sure love mine. He was talking about you not wanting to risk your attaboys.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you and yes it is best to not spend all those attaboys in one place lol. I have another attaboy coming up soon in one of my videos as well. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@charlesreicks648]

Wow you got guts. Looking Good The way you changed it. Now fill it with M&Ms Thanks Tim

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank Tim, M&M's or maybe those little red Hot Tamale's candy. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@mountainviewturning5319]

Looks great 👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Chris!

[@joannkister2540]

That is awesome I think you did it the right way. It's beautiful.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much! Happy you liked it Joann and thanks for watching, Gary

[@kentturkow1572]

I agree with you, turning it over was the right thing to do. It looks great.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Kent, happy you liked the choice. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@OurFrenchHouseRenovation]

Beautiful piece, I prefer it with the sides pointing up... thanks for sharing

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Grahame, I think it is about 99% liking sides up. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@rickeyburke2596]

Now that is different, I like it.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rickey, the tree itself is a very different and I have always liked the look. I was luck to be given this piece by a friend. Always nice to leave them different if that is how you get them. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@mulletman6318]

Stunning piece 👌

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you mullet man, happy you liked it. Gary

[@rosiepollard2478]

Well done. A lovely result 😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Rosie, happy you liked it. Take care, Gary

[@lizbrowne6481]

now - that is really quite stunning! and creative. well done sir!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Liz, it was fun to do and nature sure provided a beautiful piece of wood to work with. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@beatricethomas3056]

Gorgeous chip & dip bowl!, or turn it over and it says flower! Wonderfully versatile bowl!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Beatrice, chip and dip is sounding good right now. So enjoy the chip and dips then flip it over and put the flower pot back in place...sounds good. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@markv1027]

Beautiful turning. I do enjoy your videos. Keep them coming!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Mark! Working on another one right now. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@toddjohnson9034]

Beautiful piece and you made the right decision.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Todd, happy you like it and thanks for watching. Gary

[@TheMessyStudio]

I love it, Gary! I think you made the right decision in flipping it. Very cool piece.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Billy! I do like it better after changing directions. But the wife has a fragrance burner that will fit right in the recess if we choose to use it both ways. Candy one way and the fragrance burner the other. Thanks for watching my friend, Gary

[@lewisgreenway5065]

Turned out fine the way you did it.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Lewis and thanks for watching, Gary

[@rickharem5788]

Good on ya for being flexible. It pays to let the wood guide you. Nice work, a very unique and pretty bowl.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Rick. Some pieces take much longer to figure out. This one almost ran out of time. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@sonyhk3824]

You did the right way mr Gary, indeed a great job. Thanks

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Sony! Yes I think so as well but I do like it a bit the other way. Take care, Gary

[@johnsouza6207]

Beautiful and creative.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you John I appreciate the comment. Gary

[@suzetteedwards7956]

I have to agree. Turning it over and making the top the bottom turned out really nice. I like it.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Suzette, I guess it works the other way but for sure I like it better the way it ended up. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

HI gary yet another beautiful piece.

[@ThePapa1947]

Many thanks Manjit! Thanks for watching, Gary

[@steveeure5975]

Nice piece. Reminds me of a boat propeller. Enjoyed the video. Great work.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Steve, yes it does look like a boat propeller for sure. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@stuartscott9646]

Very nice Gary. Your "advisor" called it.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Stuart and for sure she knows best! Take care, Gary

[@zetuskid]

Wow what a unusual intro! But then you got down to business with a very different shape. I love those unusual shapes. It’s all ways better to have a choice in how we’ll use them. Thanks for sharing this little bute!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks and I figured the intro would set you up for when I all of a sudden change my mind..lol Take care, Gary

[@robertclark1668]

Great job Papa!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Robert! And thanks for watching, Gary

[@mikeyoung8126]

That turned out amazing love it Gary take care God bless

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mike, happy you liked it. And God Bless you as well my friend, Gary

[@vickiejenkinson2468]

Well done Gary! I think you have a 2-way bowl. It looks great either way for its own reasons. It looked rather awkward turning it. Thank you for sharing your creativity with me. Stay safe, Vickie

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Vickie and I do think we will use it as a 2 way bowl. Oh yes it was a bit awkward but the last piece of Juniper I have will be the king of awkward compared to this one. That will get to it in due time. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@oldmanwoodcraft]

Beautiful piece of wood and a great decision .

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Ahron!

[@jackthompson8019]

Beautiful result. Agree with your final decision.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jack, happy you liked it and the choice I made on the choice of which side goes up. Take care, Gary

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Absolutely stunning I'm sure glad you change your mind awesome job Mr. Gary

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Donald, I a sure happy I took that second look. Take care, Gary

[@jackburton6085]

I think it looks really cool with the bowl side up, but it works the other way too! Either way, it’s beautiful and now I’m going to save an old juniper log from the fire 🔥 pit! Thanks for sharing ✌️❤️🍻🖖

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Jack, happy you like it either way as I do as well. And thanks for saving your juniper from the fire pit! Gary

[@hawkeye10100]

Gary, you did the right thing about which end is top. The Juniper sure has nice grain and the shellac makes it pop. I am ready for next week and another great turning.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Don, happy you liked it and the way I flipped it. I better get busy on next weeks turning...lol Take care, Gary

[@kam70111]

Beautiful grain figures and colours.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Khan! Take care my friend, Gary

[@glencrandall7051]

I think I prefer the wings slanting down. But really either way is very interesting. The natural edge and color are very nice. I really like the shellac finish. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay healthy.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Glen for sure it is interesting with them pointing down. That was my intension but something really grabbed me when I looked at it from the other way. I think we will set it both ways. Maybe a candle or plant when it is flipped. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@richardparker8756]

Howdy Gary, your bowl is definitely different. Im liking this with the bowl up. Have a wonderful weekend.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Richard, yes for sure it is different which made it harder but more fun. I do like it better the way it is but like it flipped as well. Take care, Gary

[@marycatherinelebouef-op4hf]

Wowza! That’s a very unique winged bowl. It looks amazing; your attention to detail is just incredible! Great masterpiece! Bravo!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Mary!

[@woodturningwithDave]

hi Gary the way you turned it is the best way to me glad you went that way All the best. dave

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dave, glad you like how it turned out. I have had times where I take the piece off the lathe and stand it up just to look at it. Not often but sometimes it helps. Take care buddy, Gary

[@alinmayerthorpe7801]

Lovely piece Gary, that juniper is such a beautiful wood and you turned it the right way, thanks for another good one! Cheers Al

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Al, your support is always appreciated. Gary

[@SiamWoodShop]

Nice job Gary, good design change, looks terrific, take care, John

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much John! I hated to make the change as it looked like I did not know what I was doing. Which was true in the case LOL Thanks for watching, Gary

[@gaetancrepeault9333]

Gorgeous the side you finished with screw holding face plate

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Gaetan, so the original way I was going to do it?

[@woodworkingskillwithsagar8802]

It's one of the most beautiful piece take care.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Sagar, happy you liked it. Be well my friend, Gary

[@albertvanniekerk4331]

WHOAAAAAA. Nice piece

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Albert! Take care, Gary

[@johnmarkelewicz5495]

Looks great and turned out beautiful, glad you changed mind on the design. Good job!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you John, it was nice to have an option and so far the way I did it has been the most popular. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@Secondlifeofwoodturning]

Totally I didn't expect that shape after turning and You surprised me twice, Gary. With both directions looks great but I suppose with wings to the up is a little better. Beautiful work my friend 👍😀 All the best. Rav

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rav, happy you enjoyed the surprise! I am just happy I found that option after spending time going the other way. Take care my friend, Gary

[@exotictones1054]

Really looks different. Very nice work.looks better your way.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting, Gary

[@spindlesworkshop9744]

That is a very nice piece! I like it the 2nd way best,

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Luie! Now that I have this one done I will start thinking about the last piece of Juniper I have which is twice this size. I may need to have a 3rd option on it..lol Thanks for watching, Gary

[@MoleValleyMaker]

I think you made the right choice but also ended up with something very versatile! The epoxy use is great without being overwhelming. Thanks, Dave

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Dave for your comment. I only use epoxy for repairs. And it this case to avoid needing to repair it. It did go well with it though showing it had a filled in inclusion. Thanks again, Gary

[@murphy9751]

Great craftsmanship.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Pete I appreciate your comment and thanks for watching, Gary

[@walterpannell18]

I think it is absolutely brilliant and the best of it is it’s just as appealing both ways up

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Walter, I like the way you think. Pretty sure we will use it both ways. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jimfisher5201]

Perfect the way you finished it, really enjoy watching your videos, thanks to Phil Anderson for mentioning you in one of his videos, now I get to enjoy both of you guys. All the best. Regards Jim

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Jim! Yes I certainly appreciate Phil's mention and happy you took the time to check out my channel. I really appreciated it when you subscribed about 4 months ago. Take care, Gary

[@ronmirrell9483]

Very nice piece!!! Really like the wings. I think the change you made makes it the best look. Stay Safe and Well!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ron, yes I am happy I switched it around. Thanks for watching. Take care, Gary

[@nenaelliott8058]

It turned out beautifully. You chose the correct way to display it... but if you decide to turn it upside down it'll make a great holder for a pillar candle. You make very interesting things.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Nena, and you are right it would be great for a candle. Thanks for pointing that out it would be better than for holding a vase. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@theresapalmer2432]

I think it’s beautiful. Keep it bowl up and the wings look best with an upswing. I like the stripe looking forward. It gives the bowl real character. Thanks Papa! ♥️

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Theresa, happy you liked it. Gary

[@michaelhobach3874]

Looks better the way you did it!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Michael! I appreciate you watching and commenting, Gary

[@waynejones6215]

Great choice

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank Wayne. I appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary

[@garthkeck2003]

Great job. Sometimes second thoughts turn out better.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Garth, for sure it is very possible thing better just might show up. In this case is was just in time. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@markanthonystringer9823]

Hi Papa, They always say the wood will tell you what shape it should be when your turning it, I think it spoke loud and clear to you. God bless, stay safe. Tony

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tony, yes the wood will speak as long as we listen. Thanks for watching my friend and God Bless, Gary

[@lindasnow3960]

I've seen two of your videos tonight. You make the most beautiful flower shaped pieces! My gosh, you do pretty work!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you so much Linda, I is very beautiful wood to work with. My friend who gave me this wood told me today he has a few other pieces so I will be getting at least one more. I really enjoyed making this one. Take care, Gary

[@RayShaw007]

Looks far better the way you've got it, Gary. I am pleased to say that you very definitely quailify and I'll be recommending your membership to the president (Phil Anderson)! Barmy, absolutely nuts but I love it!

[@ThePapa1947]

Well thank you very much Ray! It is an honor to be in the club along with Phil. I have turned a few pieces of wood Phil gave me and he turned a very crazy piece of Cameillia I have him. Thanks for watching and commenting, Gary

[@carolriley8472]

Really pretty wood. I like the orientation that you chose with the petals lifting!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Carol, maybe that is why I changed it. More uplifting that way. Maybe kind of sad with them drooping. Makes sense. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@BeaverCreekCreations]

Wow, I didn't know what was gonna come out of that piece. Sure was fun to watch. Thanks for teaching and sharing. Beautiful piece of art. Stanley Langford Beaver Creek Creations

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Stanley! I appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary

[@rayworstine4399]

Good morning, Gary. Your choice to use epoxy allowed this great piece to go forward. Even then, I worried as you removed wood and increased speed, that the piece may come apart. I agree with reversing the bowl for a better design. A tense, for me video, but very rewarding conclusion. 🏆

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ray, I was concerned with the piece being end grain and figured the safe thing to do was to fill the natural inclusion. After seeing the optional way of how to turn it I felt I avoided a near disaster. So the intro music was prepare you for what I ALMOST DID! but thankfully was able to go the other way. Thanks for watching my friend, Gary

[@dr.skipkazarian5556]

Hi Gary.....wide top live edge up and fabricate (turn) and insert bowl or finial......beautiful save. Best wishes and be well my friend.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dr. Skip, very good ideas! I just may do something like that. Take care, Gary

[@karlbrucesnelgrove1883]

Really nice piece.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Karl, happy you liked it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@johnfrye8452]

Unusual piece. I like the piece best with the arms turned upward. Turned over it would be good for a pillar candle. Well done.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you John, I think we will use it both ways. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@josephsmith452]

Brilliant work Gary. Thinking on your feet you came up with an amazing design. Always a pleasure to watch a master at the lathe.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Joseph for your kind words. I sure hope I did not use it all up on this one. The one I have in the lathe right now is going to be a real thinker. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@josephwise485]

Gary, I think you made a good decision on what side should be the bottom. Looks good.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Joseph, that seems to be the common answer. So I feel good about doing it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@edwardhand7070]

I think you made the right choice. I myself have had to turn a few pieces around because the wood grain just looked better than when I started. I also wanted to say that between you phil and Kimsey I have better confidence in trying new things. Thank you.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Edward. It is never a bad thing to change directions if you can. For sure Phil and Kimsey turn lots of add pieces and I really enjoy watching them. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@gregdagg9305]

Nice, good choice..

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Greg and thanks for watching. Gary

[@dtork47]

Very nice, like it best with lips up! Stay well and cheers from MT

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. You live in a great state. Visited relatives there many times. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@buddydean6637]

Orientation is correct with a superb turning. Per our conversation yesterday I think I will send a piece I've dubbed the alien. Kinda like the thought of Papa battles the Alien. Stay safe my friend. Buddy

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Buddy! Looking forward to seeing this Alien! Thanks again for your generosity, Gary

[@PBUCKY1969]

It’s a beauty!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Paully Waully!

[@nanfredman1991]

Flower petals turning up: the way it ended up makes sense. Also, very arty bowl for chips and guac!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Nan, right now it is sitting on a shelf with a stuffed animal in it. I guess that works as well. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@Henry_Little]

Definitely a very unique one-off, Papa Gary!👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dwayne, yes a bit different. Just odd enough to to look good. I enjoyed turning and happy you liked the video. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@michaelcampbellsr2605]

You made th right choice. Came out very nice.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Michael, happy you liked it. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@gloriacostello8553]

Looks better as is!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Gloria and I am sure happy I went the way I did. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@mmills7012]

Great bowl and finish. Like your choices. Very nice.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much! I was convinced I wanted it the other way till the wood spoke up and said NOPE! Thanks for watching, Gary

[@robinaworkman]

Brilliant

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Robin!

[@gregjohnson8486]

Beautiful work!! Personally, the "wings up" orientation looks better to me. I thought the center looked a little high but that's just my preference. Thanks for sharing! 👍🏾

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Greg, yes it might be a slight bit high but that is because I was going to have it going the other way. Now it can be used both ways but it always is sitting this way with a little stuffed animal living in the bowl section. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@AndysCornishCreations]

Hi Gary... really lovely bowl... you could have split the difference and hollowed out from both sides.. then you could position it however the mood takes you... great job and video...take care...All the best.....Andy

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Andy! I think I still will be able to use it both ways. After a few comments on that I realized we have a small indoor cactus in a bowl that just might fit in the recess I left. I want to check that out today and set it up and see if it gets approval lol Take care, Gary

[@johnmitchell1614]

Looks really good the second way Papa. Nice job. It looks like a little hat. Kinda. Best regards.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you John! Yes now that you say it. Kind of reminds me of the hat that little kid wore in Spankie and the Gang. Take care, Gary

[@johnmitchell1614]

@@ThePapa1947 We don't get Spankie & the gang here in Scotland, but I get you. Keep up the good work. Night.

[@ThePapa1947]

That dates back tot to 50's

[@johnmitchell1614]

@@ThePapa1947 You would have been a little kid then eh? I was born in 1957. I'm going to see if I can find Spankie and his gang for a giggle. Best regards.