This is during the ceremony to bless the altar I finished. It was a great experience to have the Knights of columbus color guard escort the altar in and be present during the ceremony. And to receive so many positive comments about my work!

Beautiful resto work!

i thought you were dead?

Nice work Mike! Um, is that a ceremonial beer in your left hand? LOL

J/K, JJ

Hi Mike,

Great job. Is this a new line of work or just a hobby?

You are a real craftsman/artist

Charlie

hey Mike, why are the birds all flying into the sun ?

Beautiful work, Mike.

Very impressive work.

Hi again guys. Thanks for so many nice compliments.

JJ, no it's not a beer you clown, LOL! It's a bottle of chrism oil that is used to annoint the altar. It's good to see you around bro.

Donutboy, I'm still rebuilding transmissions for a living. The woodworking is a hobby. Although I received many requests for work on projects by parishioners after they saw this. I'd never do that though. I don't want my hobby to seem like work EVER!

Charlie, that's quite a compliment. Artist/craftsman...WOW! Thanks.

I think our pastor wants me to do the Ambo next. Thats where the lectors speak from. I'll post some before and after pics of it too when it happens.

Take care my friends. It's great to see ALL of you still here. I'll be back.

Mike