Wood Turning The Birthday Ankle Bowl

[@dalekuhlman1009]

Happy Birthday Gary, congratulations on getting back to the lathe. Best of luck with the PT sir. The bowl turned out awesome.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dale. It was great getting back to the lathe. PT went good. Has me setup doing 5 different things at home from 3 to 5 times a day. Thanks again, Gary

[@PhilAndersonShadyAcresWoodshop]

Haha, it was fun to watch you back at the lathe, Gary! The excitement in your voice came through loud and clear! This is a great first turning to get your feet wet again. You did a great job with a wonderful finish! Best wishes for a continued recovery. Don't let those PT people hurt you! Take good care my friend and, oh yeah, Happy Birthday! 😊 Phil

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Phil. Have to be honest I did not know how it would go but once that gouge touched the wood it just felt good. Not sure how the PT will go so not really planning anything yet. It is hard when I am not 2 weeks ahead on turnings. Things are getting much better for sure. Sitting around you can sure loose a lot of strength even in the good leg. Well you have a few months to catch up to the wise old age of 77. So enjoy it LOL😁🤐😃 Take care, Gary

[@PattersonPatch]

Happy belated birthday Gary. I'm glad you are on the mend.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Byron it felt good to be back

[@GordonRock1]

Happy belated birthday, Gary! It was so nice to see you put out a video on your birthday. I hope you had as much fun turning it as I had watching it. 🎂🎂🎂 Take care, …..Gord

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Gord. I made it a present for myself to get out there and turns something. It was a blast for sure. Hope you doing better my friend, Gary

[@johnslaughter5475]

Happy birthday, Gary. 🎂🎂Great to see you back. 😊😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks John. Good to be back. Gary

[@cortlandhunt4721]

So glad you are back and on the mend. Happy belated birthday my friend. Getting old isn’t for sissies. 👍🇺🇸

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you and happy to be back. For sure not for sissies. I am doing 5 different stretches' every day 5 times a day. Some are easy though. Thanks for your comments my friend, Gary

[@GeraldJensen]

77! Same age as me ... Happy Birthday, and good news on the ankle!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Gerald. Good old 77 Sunset Strip 😂. I have PT first thing in the morning. I think I need it more for my back. A real strain when just using one foot to get around. But doing good on two right now. Take care, Gary

[@RadioFaceWoodWorks]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎂 🥳 🎉 Glad to see you back...stay safe...press on 😎Joe

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Joe. Had a great birthday thank you. Felt good to turn this one. Take care, Gary

[@holzweg666]

Hello Gary, welcome back! Yes, that's the dad I love so much in 1947! With his voice, his endless skills, I'm right back home. For me you don't have to create these complicated designs from individual parts glued together hundreds of times, yes, I know that you can and love that, but turning, yes turning a piece of wood from nature, has something in it too, doesn't it? OK. In any case, I'm really happy that you're doing well and that you're back in the turning universe. Kind regards from Northern Germany, your biggest fan Schorschi

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Schorschi and happy to be back. Even if the PT takes me out it will not be for long. I enjoy turning a piece of wood straight from nature. Mostly likely that is what I will be doing for awhile. Lot more work goes into segments with a lot of moving around. Thanks for your support, Gary

[@stuartscott9646]

Nicely done! I still have 5 years plus on you. 82 last November. Glad to see you are recuperating well.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Stewart. Well you certainly do. I would have guessed you to be younger!!

[@beardedwoodpecker]

Happy Birthday Gary….Happy turnings:):):) Yiannis

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Yiannis😀

[@raydriver7300]

Oh, and of course, HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎉 🌞

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks buddy 😁

[@charlesreicks648]

So happy you're back doing what you love. Take care of you, Hope you had a good Birthday. Thanks Tim

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Tim. Nice to be back and had a great Birthday, Gary

[@laurimccreary4197]

Gary: Glad that you are able to get into the shop. Remember: Not TOO much; TOO soon. Hope the PT goes well.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Lauri. It was great but I will work on PT next week and maybe do something where I can sit. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@skipflorey2511]

Gary, Happy Birthday Very nice to see you back at the lathe and you haven’t lost your touch with the tools. The worm hole adds character to the bowl. Nice looking bowl👍 Always appreciate and learn from your videos.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Skip. Sure felt good watching those shavings fly. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@woodturningartbyhabeebasad1020]

Good to see you in the shop again brother. and happy birthday 🎂🎉 . I’m glad everything is well with you brother 👍🏽😎

[@ThePapa1947]

Good morning Habeeb it is good to hear from you. Thanks for the birthday wishes and for watching. Still going to be awhile before I am back to doing the bigger stuff but I just needed to do this for my birthday 🎂🎈🎈 Thanks for watching my friend, Gary

[@terrygeiger2839]

Another great turn! Please take care of yourself. It's important that you heal correctly. You have 10 years on my but I am not that far behind you. Make more videos when you are able.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Terry. I was given permission to stand for a bit so I spread it out over a few days. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jayscott306]

Happy birthday, Gary! It's great to see you back at the lathe. I hope doing this felt good on your ankle. Work hard at your physio. It makes so much long term difference.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jay. Doing pretty good and ready for the PT. Thanks again my friend, Gary

[@s.l.makuka9219]

Happy belated birthday and congratulations on getting back to the lathe. Very nice “Ankle Bowl” and appropriately named! Glad to see you are on the mend. Thanks for all your posts on KZbin. 👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much my friend. For sure still on the mend. Will not be doing any long walks or bike riding for awhile. Going to ask them when I go to PT if riding bike would be good. Gary

[@54lespaul77]

Nice to see you vertical Gary!! Hopefully you didn’t overdo it. Happy birthday 🎂. You’ve got 8 months on me until I join you at 77 🎉. What a nice piece of cherry to come back with. I love the way it ages to a beautiful colour. Please don’t try to do too much as you start healing. Cheers, Rick

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Rick it is great being a able to stand. I still use the knee scooter to go very far in the house but I am able to walk around close to pain free. Need to do that just to get things moving. No big plans next week. Have to wait and see what happens with the PT. Take care, Gary

[@cherm-k9b]

Thank You Gary, HAPPY BIRTHDAY & WELCOME BACK... Simple and refreshing turning today Gary.. I look forward to your future performances.. Take Care... TM

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you TM. I appreciate your comments. I will wait and see how the PT goes. Even at that I will be turning fairly simple things. I think LOL Take care, Gary

[@cherm-k9b]

@@ThePapa1947 You may be "turning fairly simple things" BUT your imagination must be going wild with anticipation....

[@stephengreen855]

Sometimes simple is best. Beautiful bowl, beautifully executed. You're back!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Stephen! For sure a piece with really nice grain can be beautiful with a simple shape. And sometimes a simple shape is so fun to turn. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@charlesallen4702]

Happy birthday Gary and glad to see you back in the shop. Although I love watching you turn, I also enjoyed learning wood turner pro. Thanks Gary

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Charles. I will do more WTP and tie it to a real wood turning one I am able to. Thanks for your kind words. Gary

[@calmwoodcreations3709]

Good news, Gary! Very glad to see a video from you again. And a lovely small cherry bowl for your return project. Very nice-- you're back at it!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dave! I was trying to remember where I got that Cherry. Either you or my friend Bob. It was marked 2022. Not sure if that is when you dropped by here around then. Gary

[@calmwoodcreations3709]

@@ThePapa1947 Not me. Haven't had cherry like that since '17 when I was still using a Rockler Excelsior bench-top lathe. Must have been Bob.

[@emgiwoodworks]

Congrats Gary! Looks like you will soon be back completely! 😎

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Leo. I sure hope so. I will learn a lot more on Monday. Thanks for watching my friend, Gary

[@rayworstine4399]

Good afternoon, Gary. Welcome back and Happy Birthday! Every day is a gift. This Ankle Bowl has a lot of special meaning. I like the lacquer with the Ack's over it. I hope your therapy goes well and a complete healing in time.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Ray. Yes there was lots of special meaning to this turning. And I have to agree with you every day is a gift for sure. Thanks my friend, Gary

[@JordanWoodwerx]

Happy birthday young man! Good too hear the ankle is doing great!! Thanks for sharing buddy!👍🏽👍🏽

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bruce. It felt good to get out there. I will find out Monday how the PT goes. Thanks for watching my friend, Gary

[@gregjohnson8486]

Happy belated birthday Gary! 🎉 77 years young!! It's great to see you back at the lathe. It doesn't look like you missed a step being away for so long either. I hope you continue to heal and make beautiful bowls. Thanks for sharing.... 👍🏾

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Greg! Things are going well thank you. First PT went good yesterday but he did load me up with a lot of stretches to do every day. Thanks again my friend, Gary

[@Jim-bq2ck]

Hi Gary Happy 77th birthday. 6:54 Glad your back on your feet but take it slowly, did the water wheel turning following the steps in your video, was well pleased with the result thanks to your guidance. Take care Gary.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jim. For sure I am going to work my way back. The PT might have a lot to do with it. Take care, Gary

[@markv1027]

Happy belated Birthday Gary! I glad to hear you are on the mend and have finally gotten lathe time! Beautiful piece and as always thank you for sharing!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Mark. Looking forward to seeing how the PT goes. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@scottbeilsmith4261]

Happy Birthday and Welcome Back Gary. At our age it’s hard to sit still when we are used to being active out in our shops. Nice looking bowl. Thanks for sharing and take care my friend 😊.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Scott. It was sure nice getting out there. Going to take little steps to reach full time turning. Just had to see if I remembered how LOL. The PT visits will be on the top of the list. Thanks for watching my friend, Gary

[@richardcollins8130]

Glad to see you back on your feet again. Beautiful bowl.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Richard. It felt good. Pretty limited time standing but it went well. Did it over a 4 day time period and sat down for most of the sanding and finishing. But I do not show all that anyway. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@diannesorem6389]

So happy your at your lathe, what a great birthday gift for us. Happy future turnings.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Dianne. It was a perfect gift for me. After 2 months I was getting real restless 😬😬😳 Thanks again, Gary

[@mashmade-airth]

Belated birthday wishes Gary. Glad you're on the mend. Your a pure trooper. Hope you had a nice day & were spoiled

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jim. Had a very nice day thank you. Doing much better thank you. Although the PT that I am doing everyday at home is a lot of work but needs to be done. Thanks my friend, Gary

[@GarryKWV]

Happy Birthday! Great to have you back! Nice bowl. Thanks!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Garry I appreciate your comments. Gary

[@Frank18750]

Great to have you back. Give yourself all the time you need and remember numbers are only for Bingo

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Frank. That is great advise when you put it that way. Thanks for watching , Gary

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

HI gary so so good to have u back turning. weldon.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Manjit...it is good to be able to get back to the lathe. Gary

[@michaelmangione8359]

Happy Birthday Gary! Glad you're back on your feet!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Michael. It felt good to be back. Gary

[@rickchapman3051]

Happy birthday Gary. Really good to see you back on your feet

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Rick Not ready to go hiking or long bike rides but hoping the PT will help with all that, Thanks my friend, Gary

[@rickchapman3051]

@@ThePapa1947 😂. I am never ready for a hike or bike ride of any distance. I'm seriously happy about your recovery.

[@glencrandall7051]

Happy birthday Gary. And happy recovery for the ankle. I bet it feels really good to get back to the lathe. I hope the PT goes well. Don't be concerned if the PT gets in the way of making the next YT video. Good recovery comes first. BTW the bowl turned out very well. Thank you for sharing. Have a great day and stay safe.🙂🙂

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Glen. The ankle is feeling really good. Swelling gone and standing is pretty easy. Not sure what the PT will be like but if it makes it sore I will take the week off. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@danielvasileioicaliuc8332]

Happy birthday Gary! Glad to see you back in business!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Daniel, it was really nice being back. Gary

[@dougforshey8998]

Happy belated birthday. You are an inspiration. Keep fighting and stay strong.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Doug! Just plugging along and having fun. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@douglassiemens4245]

Welcome back! Great looking bowl. You've been missed, but you haven't missed a beat.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Douglas I appreciate your comments. Gary

[@michaelross8794]

I know I'm 4 days late, but HAPPY BRITHDAY!!! And, as always, thank you for your amazing videos. I've learned so much watching them. I'm only as good a turner because of people like you. Your impact is more extensive than you realize.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Michael. Had a great birthday. My wife took me out for a nice lunch. Very happy you enjoy my videos. Take care, Gary

[@donaldtemple8090]

Very nice, glad u r back. Looks like u have not skipped a beat. Very nice turning. Thanks for sharing

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Donald! Once I turned the lathe on it just felt great. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@dtork47]

Good to see you back Gary. Heal up quick and even stronger. Always learn and appreciate your videos. Stay safe and happy bday!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. Doing much better. Gary

[@jamnjef1]

HELLO GARY HAPPY BIRTHDAY GLAD TO SEE AT IT AGAIN YOU KNOW WHAT THEY SAY FALL OFF A HORSE GET BACK ON GLAD YOU BACK JEFF

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jeff. Had a nice birthday. Meeting with friends tomorrow for lunch to celebrate again. 🎈🎂

[@laurazakrzewski]

Glad you are up and about on your feet!! Very nice bowl Gary.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Laura. Broke it up over 4 days to not stand too long. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@DavidBird-uu8km]

A very nice bowl. Happy birthday. Good to see are recovering from your broken ankle, I missed your videos. Thanks

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much David. Sure felt good turning this one. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@markduggan3451]

I'm glad you're feeling better. Turning from a chair is what I do. My back is deformed, and I use a wheelchair. Take care and listen to your doctors. Hope you had a great birthday.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Mark and yes I had a great birthday. I was told about a stool that swivels that sounded interesting. Hoping the PT goes well, Take care, Gary

[@stephendonathan6782]

Nice work Gary! Good to see you back at the lathe. Happy Birthday! Take care and GOD BLESS 🙏🏻!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Stephen I was very happy to be able to get back in front of the lathe. It was a great birthday present I have myself. God bless you as well, Gary

[@mnp1964]

Nice to see you back behind the lathe again nice little piece to start with Blessings don't over do it

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. It was very nice and I am thinking maybe a wood turning every other week if I am up to it. Thanks for your support. Gary

[@donaldchase6800]

Welcome back. Take it slow. One day outside, another day inside. I need to make more bowls. 👍🏻 Don

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Donald! For sure I have not done much today other that happily answering these wonderful comments I got.

[@thehobbymachinistnz]

Happy belated birthday Garry. It is great that you are now able to get back on the lathe. Your ankle should get stronger day by day, but take it easy at this point. That bowl turned out very nice.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. Feels good but still a way to go. Gary

[@glennrocker2698]

Glad to see you back Gary! It really must have felt good to be back at the lathe.... Just keep remembering to not over do it. We all will be here waiting for you! Your 1st project back looks great! Love the lacquer finish outside and shellac inside, beautifully done. Glenn

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Glenn. Yes it did feel good and I have not planned anything for next week as far as turnings go. I think the PT will let me know how much I can do. I really wanted to see the shine and it worked out great. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@gregcook1753]

Back in the saddle again! Happy birthday and keep turning out those videos. Nice looking bowl.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Greg. I appreciate your comments and thanks for watching, Gary

[@Buttonwoodcrafts]

Wow Gary, 77!!!! Happy Birthday🎂 Pretty spy for an ol' guy. hehehehe. Just teasing! Great work on the videos. I always enjoy learning from you! regards

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Chris. I still feel like a kid. But move like an old guy 🥴 lol Happy you enjoy my videos. Gary

[@BenNawrath]

There he is! Boy was I glad to see this pop up in my feed. This is definitely the first time I've seen a live worm in a video!! Good stuff. My dad hits 77 in early April! 47 was a big year. And don't skimp on the PT... it'll suck at first but it's SO important.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Ben. The first PT was more about giving me things to do at home. He discussed if I should do more than one visit a week and will decide at next weeks visit. As it is I have 5 things to due multiple times a day. Some are easy and some I an feel. But they are needed for sure. Happy birthday to your dad. Thanks for your encouragement my friend, Gary

[@BenNawrath]

@@ThePapa1947 good! That hoof will be better in no time.

[@Dave_WDØDB]

Glad to see you back in the shop. The hardest thimg to learn as we age, I think, is when to call it quits for the day. Thanks Gary.

[@ThePapa1947]

You are so right about that Dave. I limited the standing time to about 20 minutes. Took 4 days but I got it done. Thanks again, Gary

[@markjupina178]

Happy Birthday! Cherry is one of my favorites. Nice bowl. Be praying for your recovery.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Mark. For sure Cherry is one of my favorites. Thank you for the prayers. Gary

[@kimseyjustkimsey5256]

Howdy Gary Happy belated Birthday! 🎂 My wife’s birthday was also on the 26 of feb that’s pretty cool, Glad you have recovered and back turning 😎 The bowl looks Awesome, Enjoyed the video 👍

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Kinsey and happy birthday wishes to her as well. Gary

[@douglasperry1226]

Happy belated birthday Gary! Happy turning and very good to see you back. Take care of that ankle bowl! Lol

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Douglas! I have the ankle bowl sitting some where safe. Sure do not want it falling and breaking something LOL Take care, Gary

[@jimfisher5201]

Happy Birthday Gary, nice little bowl, take your time for a full recovery. All the best to you. Regards Jim

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jim. For sure I have a ways to go. But feeling better for sure. Gary

[@ricktalerico893]

It’s great to have you back! I will watch whatever you put out. It is alway interesting.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Rick. I appreciate you watching and commenting. Gary

[@bjmccamey]

Happy birthday, Gary. I'm glad to see you back on your feet we missed you.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. It felt good to be able to stand for a short time. Getting better!

[@KenWmo]

I’m glad to see you back at the lathe. I’ve had a couple of times where I wasn’t able to work at the lathe and understand the frustration! You’re only a few years ahead of me, 2/17 was my 70th! I did like the computer program demos while you were recovering. I’ve used that suite for a long time but you still managed to teach me a few things! Good luck with the PT.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Ken. Yeah it was hard not being able to even get to the shop. I still used my knee scooter to get to the lathe and back. Sat on a stool when I would take a break. Yeah I will have to see how the PT goes. Thanks for your support. Gary

[@toddatglencovewoodworks]

Happy Birthday! Welcome back! Happy turning!!! 😊

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Todd. See you on the next one. Gary

[@MichaelAllnutt]

Hi Gary, Happy belated Birthday! Glad to see you back in your shop and easing your way in. Looking forward to your upcoming projects! Take care and good luck with your PT.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Michael. Had my first PT this morning. He thinks I might go to twice a week. As it is I have 5 stretches to do for the ankle. Have to repeat them 5 times a day. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@HollywoodColt]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG GUY! Glad to see you are getting better!!!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much. I am feeling much better and looking forward to the PT. I am sure it will help.

[@wandapiedra8973]

Happy birthday. I am happy to see you turning again. Nice piece.👍❤

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Wanda! I sure enjoyed it. I will see how the PT goes and hope to be back at 100% soon. Gary

[@bobbyshelton8781]

Nice to see you at it again. Stay safe and healthy.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Bobby. I will find out how it goes with PT and go from there. Gary

[@derekrobertson1548]

Happy Birthday mate, glad to see you getting back into the workshop doing what you love. Stay safe, wishing you and the family all the best and good health.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Derek and it was sure nice to get out there. Take care my friend, Gary

[@garthkeck2003]

Welcome back. Looking forward to next week

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Garth. I will see how it goes Monday after having PT. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@BuiltbyBill1]

Glad to see you back, Gary, and happy birthday.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bill. Felt good to do. I will see how it goes next week. Gary

[@joeysturgeon]

Glad you are back and the ankle is doing better. Nice bowl.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Joey... good to be back.

[@denisdesjardins837]

Happy Birthday my friend I'm glad to hear your ankle is doing good and you work is beautiful thanks for sharing your talent

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Denis, yes much better. But I only do very short times standing. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@mariabasil9631]

Fantastic to see you getting back to turning 😊 Happy Birthday!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Maria. It was great getting back. Based on what they decide at the PT I will go from there. Gary

[@MANJITSINGH-ko2oi]

AND happy birthday. wow what a day to get back turning.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Manjit! It was a great day 🙂

[@colinwatmore7041]

Nice to see you back, watch out for those physio terrorists they did my ankle after a bad break 50 years ago and I still remember the sessions. Good luck.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Colin. I had the same person for my shoulder last year. Was not bad but I have a feeling this will be a different story. Take care, Gary

[@BobBlarneystone]

Good to see you back on your feet.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Bob. It felt good to be back. Gary

[@rickhomer934]

Gary, glad to see you back in the shop and enjoying your lathe and happy birthday!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Rick it sure felt good. I think like you I am used to being at my lathe most days of the week. I will work up to that. I spent 4 days doing an hours worth of work. But they were 30 minute days LOL

[@RobertSchoenert]

You're Back! Nice! And Happy belated Birthday. We are the same age. I'm somewhere between 76 and 78.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Robert. Yup I am right in the middle between myself! Take care, Gary

[@gregdownunderinOz]

Glad to have you back Gary. I really missed your videos, I had to rewatch a couple of your older ones again. Still picked up some useful stuff from them.. A nice easy bowl with a simple but stylistic design to get back into the swing of things. Gee cherry a pretty wood, so easy to work as well. Glad to see that you didn’t push yourself and complete bowl in one setting of the lathe. I know that your more than capable but as we age( happy birthday by the way) it’s hard to know when enough is enough. You can always tell after you stop that you’ve done too much, but not when to stop. Get well soon , all the best to you and family from down under in Oz. Thanks for sharing again.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Greg. I promised 2 people I would take my time and and not try and get it all done at once. One was my wife and the other was me. I listened more to my wife LOL. I will do the same till I know it will not make it worse. I think the PT will be what gets me there. Lots of things have not moved at 100% for some time now. Thanks for all your support, Gary

[@kenbrewer2322]

Gary that turned out really nice. I hope you get your ankle better sorry you are having trouble get well soon

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ken. It is getting there. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@АндрейИванов-б9к3п]

Happy Birthday, Gary! Thanks for the video!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Андрей

[@jimbalz3017]

Happy to see you back on your feet (at least partial weight bearing). Best wishes for your continued recovery.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jim. Going pretty good but both legs are a little weak from not being on them much for 2 months. But I am able to walk around pretty good now. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@marciak9826]

Glad to hear that your surgery went well, and happy to see you back in the shop and at the lathe. Your ankle bowl turned out very nice. It looks like a perfect popcorn bowl! Good luck with your PT!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Marcia! For sure popcorn...as I say any time is a good time for popcorn LOL. I am looking forward to the PT because I know it will get me back to where I was. But I am really surprised and happy with hardly any pain. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@UPwoodturner]

Gary, I could hear the excitement in your voice while standing at your lathe. Welcome back in the shop my friend. That is a good looking bowl. Happy birthday, hope you have many more. I am knocking at the door of being 70. We are still young.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you very much Dwight. Yes it was so much fun and uplifting for sure. Keeping busy is supposed to keep you young. I am doing my best to do that LOL. Take care, Gary

[@rambladesmanmoe6291]

Welcome back Gary. 😁👍🏻

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks it feels good to be back.

[@williamellis8993]

Happy belated birthday, Gary. It's great to see you back at the lathe again. That is a really nice little bowl (for M&M's too). Zinsser Sealcoat is wax free, too. Bill

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Bill! It was great being back. Yes the sealcoat is wax free and that is why I used it. The Zinsser shellac does have the wax. Most likely it would be ok for M&M's LOL Thanks for watching, Gary

[@michaelcustard1653]

Happy belated Birthday, glad to see you getting back into the shop!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Michael! I may end up doing some lighter duty things in the shop where I can sit. All depend on how the PT goes. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@arthurmcdanielsen7489]

Your work is fantastic, and your videos are fun to watch and informative. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks so much Arthur and thanks for watching, Gary

[@brucewatt2864]

Happy Birthday Gary. It is so good to see you back turning again. Well, the day has come, and I am finally retired. Looking forward to doing more turning and hooking into all the projects you have inspired. Unfortunately, I still have so many other jobs to do Lol. Very nice-looking bowl. I was a bit worried you were going to go through and make a funnel. I have enjoyed your video tutorials you have been doing. Good luck with the Physio this coming week. As always thank you so much for sharing. Really is good to see you on your feet again. Cheers Bruce

[@ThePapa1947]

Hi Bruce.... Congrats on your retirement 😁 Getting along pretty good but still a ways to go. I think the PT will help a lot. When you have to favor one thing every thing else goes out of whack. Thanks, Gary

[@billm2158]

Lovely piece Gary. Great job by an old guy!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bill. Yup an old guy for sure LOL

[@billhatcher2984]

Im glad you are feeling good enough to get back to the layth i like to watch just to see the grain and theway it looks when its finished

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Bill! For sure seeing the grain with the finish on at the end is the best part Thanks for watching, Gary

[@jonmartineau1004]

Welcome back Gary and HAPPY BIRTHDAY ! This Cherry bowl is really cute . I can imagine a lot of uses for it . Oh , and thanks for turning me onto the Carnauba polish from Acks . It is really awesome . Take it easy on the PT . We will see you next week .

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Jon. It was a very nice Birthday especially the part where I started this turning. Took my time spent 4 days making it just not stand for all that long. PT coming up Monday and hoping that goes well. Glad you like the new wax. It is good stuff. Take care, Gary

[@worksphotography]

Glad to see you back! Best wishes to a speedy recovery!

[@ThePapa1947]

Thanks Walt! I start PT Monday and will see how that goes. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@daveharrington7500]

Happy Birthday Gary. Glad to see you back at the lathe.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Dave. It seemed to last all week. Good friends took us out for lunch yesterday and we had a great time. It was great to get back to the lathe. I will see how it goes after PT tomorrow. Thanks for watching, Gary

[@daveharrington7500]

My prayers have been with you.

[@raydriver7300]

Hi Gary. It’s so nice to see you back on your feet and at the lathe turning wonderful pieces again. Stay safe and all the best from the UK with, apologies for not getting to your video sooner 🌞

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Ray and no problem. Happy when you watch no matter when. Gary

[@doug779]

Happy Birthday! I hope your ankle continues to heal quickly. Thanks for the video.

[@ThePapa1947]

Thank you Doug. Sure feels a lot better for sure. I start PT Monday do I will see how it goes. Thanks for watching, Gary