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Just wanted to let other OLFers know that I have not posted much. I have been very ill with insomnia , on BP meds and type 2 diabetes. Getting old at 68 is tough and even harder when you work solo. I am slowly trying to get back on track with the help of my endocrinologist. Thanks for your support. When I am better I will start selling off a lot of my tools and wood.I have a lot of violin and bowmaking tools for sale , besides the OLF classifieds. does anyone have a suggestion of where to advertise ?? Thanks.

I am very sorry to hear about your health problems, Ernie, and hope you have a turn around soon.
There are many Facebook groups that have buy and sell, and I'm sure that there are violin and archery among them. Craigslist might be another place to sell your goods. Wishing you all the best!

Alex

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"Indecision is the key to flexibility" .... Bumper sticker

Shalom Ernie my Brother! I am very, very sorry to hear of the health issues with you and here is wishing you a very speedy recovery as well.

I've found the OLF classifieds to be an excellent venue for lightening the load of decent, quality offerings and these guys (men and women) tend to be a real pleasure to deal with as well.

Recently we put something on eBay and the buyer ended up being an OLFer as well - go figure!

Feel better Ernie and if you want to chat a bit I'm in the shop next week and would love to speak with ya too.

Thank you hesh and alex, it is the vln bowmaking tools that I would like to sell. I will try and give you a call at your shop hesh cheers ernie

Hi Ernie, I've missed seeing you around. Don't have any new suggestions for you but I hope your health improves and good luck selling the violin tools.

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Steve Smith
"Music is what feelings sound like"

thank you steve

Bummer Ernie, I hope you are back in the shop soon. Keep posting and commenting, I always read and enjoy your stuff.

At 71 I can commiserate.

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It's not what you don't know that hurts you, it's what you do know that's wrong.

Thanks Terry golden years are not that golden ??

Ernie,
I'm sorry to learn of your health issues and wish you the very best as you work toward addressing those problems. You've been missed around here of late.

Take care,

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George :-)

Ernie, did you try Maestronet? the pegbox forum has a classified section I think.
wishing you well.

Ernie, Sorry to hear of your health issues, I hope your able to get a handle on it.

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Jim Watts
http://jameswattsguitars.com

I/m trying to get better , but it/s not easy . these days. I will check maestronet I also have a lot of bow wood and vln wood /tools

Sorry to hear this, Ernie. I guess it's true what they say: gettin' old ain't for sissies.

Best wishes,
Pat

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formerly known around here as burbank
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http://www.patfosterguitars.com

u got dat rght Pat

Ernie, hope u get back on top soon. Try sawmill creek classifieds. They have an active instruments forum. $6 to join. Huge audience. Good luck!

Ernie, I might be interested in some of the violin making tools. I plan on starting my 1st fiddle this summer sometime. I don't have much specialty tools for the job. I am planning on making a hardanger fiddle. I have wood drying at the moment. My father is 73 and is a wood carver with Norwegian heritage. He wanted to do the scroll, and I would build the body. Father and son build, something special we have been talking about for a couple years. Anyway I'll PM you and maybe theres something I could use. Jason

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Jason Moe
LaCrosse WI 54601

I can't say I've had the pleasure of meeting you, but I certainly hope you get back to a healthier place! Keep up the good fight.

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http://www.PeakeGuitars.com

tnx everyone , will check sawmill creekers wood net is good too Hopefully when I feel better I will have a lot to sell on the OLF classif.