Joyce and I are taking a week's vacation in Gatlinburg next week. We are
leaving this Friday, July 24, after work and will be there through the
following Friday, July 1st. I would enjoy being able to visit someone's shop
while we're in the area. If anyone's willing to have a couple of visitors
for an hour or so, email me. I just got a new Stubby 750 in January, but
consider myself and advanced novice. I enjoy seeing what others are doing
on their lathes.

Barry Turner

I'd suggest a stop at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts. The entrance is
just across from the Aquarium in Gatlinburg. They have an amazing shop, and
an outstanding gallery of turned pieces. I'm not sure who will be teaching
what this Friday, but they often break for lunch about 11:30 and don't get
back into classes until well after one. The week I was there, most of the
students were back in the shop by 12:30, so you might be able to look around
and chat a bit without interrupting any class activity then.

Better still, while you're there, ask about upcoming events and schedule
your next week's vacation *at* Arrowmont. The accomodations and food are
great, and if your significant other likes any kind of arts or crafts, look
over the schedule of painting, metal crafts, fiber art, etc. This is a
great place to spend a week!

Have fun!

Ron Williams
Minn-Dak Woodturners
Moorhead, MN
"Barry N. Turner" wrote in message
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Joyce and I are taking a week's vacation in Gatlinburg next week. We are
leaving this Friday, July 24, after work and will be there through the
following Friday, July 1st. I would enjoy being able to visit someone's
shop
while we're in the area. If anyone's willing to have a couple of
visitors
for an hour or so, email me. I just got a new Stubby 750 in January, but
consider myself and advanced novice. I enjoy seeing what others are doing
on their lathes.

Barry Turner