While chatting, in line for lunch, with J. Sobon I learned a number of things which I am keeping in mind as I survey old barns. Another tidbit of info I picked up on was Jack is contemplating e-mail, he is realizing he is missing out with the speed at which things are progressing and feels he will need to keep up to stay sharp with the rest of the world. Where will this lead? Asked if he would use CAD to draw with, "Definitely not, I can draw faster with pencil and paper".

I would have cleaned the log before the axe work. As I looked and handled Mike's axes I noticed they were not recently sharpened and the one which had been used for juggling was too dull to hew with. I am not nit picking at Mike, it would be my understanding that a number of the axes presented were not used on a regular basis and the ones used regularly simply needed a quick touch up, as any working tool requires. With peace and quiet I am sure Mike will be tuning his axe as needed.

Tim