Phil has many duties around camp. He sometimes cooks or grills. He cleans and mops and takes garbage to the dump. He takes people fishing.
He also makes bowls. He often works with people on staff here to teach them to turn wood and create something to take home from camp. It has been a great way for him to connect with people.
Today's project was this large bowl made from a white birch burl. It turned out so beautifully. He is giving it to the camp, and it will be on display all summer in the lodge.
He always signs his work and writes what kind of wood it is. On this one he added a special dedication.
John and Fawnda are the ones responsible for our being at Camp of the Woods. They served here for over twenty years, and have a huge impact on the lives of many people. They are not able to come this summer, and we already miss them. We are forever grateful for their friendship.
Pam, I have a brother who is also a talented wood turner, carver, whittler and just about any thing you can think of to do with wood. He found a place that makes custom small branding irons for wood burning so he can leave his mark on his handiwork. His name is Phil also, so his iron burns his trademark signature" Made in Philville". By the way, beautuful work.Patsy
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