This is one fantastic day

[Bill Wyko]

First, my father has been the hospital for over a month and he finally got to go home. Second, my daughter is graduating with honors from high school tonight, and third ;D My vessel Monsoon, was just published in American Woodworker magazine in the April/May issue. The bad news is, there out of issues and I haven't seen it and can't find an issue anywhere. It's on page 50 from what I've been told. What a great day. Thanks God. I'll find an issue some how.

 

[poto]

Go Bill, go! It's nice when the stars align - years of work and effort culminating at the same time. Here's to ego boosts, and your well-earned recognition. Kudos.

 

[Bill Wyko]

Thank you guys. I needed a good day. Another good thing today, I sold a dune buggy today as well. ;D

 

[Daviddubya]

Hey Bill - buy a lottery ticket - quick!!!

 

[danrush]

Congratulations Bill.

I wish continued success for your dad's recovery and your daughters future.  (Oh yea, your fine woodworking skills too) 

Dan

 

[Scott W.]

That's great Bill!

I'm very happy for you.

Scott W.

 

[Bill Wyko]

Now if I could just find a copy of the magazine. I've only been told by members of other sites.

 

[iggy07]

Bill -

Buy me a lottery ticket, too. In fact, buy ten!

The check is in the mail! ;D

 

[tallgrass]

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

 

[Fred West]

Bill, what a great day. Please feel free to spread some of that good luck around.  Fred

 

[dltflt]

Congratulations Bill!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

I will look at the Border books tomorrow.  If they have it I will buy it and send it to you.

 

[robtonya]

Congrats Bill. ;D ;D ;D ;D  Don't forget to pick me up a lottery ticket too. I will also look for the magazine tommorrow. Maybe I could get you autograph

 

[Eli]

That's great Bill! ;D
Congrats.

 

[Frans]

1495 pieces?? You must be mad 

Looks awesome!

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[Bill Wyko]

Thanks very, very much. What they wrote is on their own but fairly accurate. I used to be a framer, now I own Audio 2000 a car stereo shop where I've built dozens of woofer boxes, consoles and custom doors. Now I've added selling dune buggies and my wood work. I try to sleep at least 3 nights a week too. I really appreceiate you posting the article, thanks again. Tried the lotto....not quite that lucky.

 

[robtonya]

I got it today, it was in the July issue, just incase anyone else went looking for it. Looks great.

 

[robtonya]

This is a great magazine also, first time I read it. Now all I want to do is lay in a hammock, wearin' my wooden cowboy hat, and read up on Bill's great project.

 

[Bill Wyko]

For anyone interested, this vessel is for sale too. ;D

 

[Bill Wyko]

At the last Art exhibit it was priced at $6500.00. It can now be acquired for a mere $4000.00 . I will rarely build a piece this complex unless I'm commissioned to do so. This being the 15th piece I ever turned and the first piece I ever attempted at this level of complexity, it should make it go up in value over time. At least I hope so. This vessel put me through an education like no school has ever offered. ;D

 

[Bill Wyko]

That would be great. It's hard for me to do art shows because of my other business'. I'd much rather build pieces when I can and have them in a gallery. I doubt I'm going to make a living at this any time soon, but it sure is fun and satisfying. I look at it this way, If I don't sell something......it looks great in my house. ;D I'm actually starting another very complicated one right now. It'll probably be done in the fall some time.