LIVESTRONG at Leadville Details

LIVESTRONG will have a strong presence at the Leadville Trail 100 mountain bike race, "The Race Across the Skies."

Look for the LIVESTRONG booth on Harrison Avenue near the start / finish line at 6th street. This is at the light in front of the Lake County Courthouse. We will be there from about 6am until the race finishes. Come hang out and spread the LIVESTRONG message, share your cancer stories, support the racers and the Leadville community. Let's try to raise $2000 for the Lance Armstrong Foundation, one dollar for each racer.

Come Early, Wear Yellow, Be Loud, Stay Late

WHAT: LIVESTRONG Booth at Leadville Trail 100 MTB Race
WHEN: Saturday, August 15, 2009, 6am until the race ends
WHERE: Harrison Avenue and 6th Street, Leadville, CO

Episode 8 - Remembering a Woodworker

Ron Black (l) and Eric Letzler (r)

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Ron Black, manager of the Denver Woodcraft store, passed away suddenly on December 9, 2008, at the age of 44.

I last saw Ron the week before he died, and he greeted me with a smile much like the one in the photo (that's Ron on the left with Eric Letzler, owner of the Denver Woodcraft store). Each time I walked into the store Ron would shout out "Hey Erik's here, double the prices!"

No matter how busy he was, Ron always took time to talk to the customers and never tired of teaching someone about woodworking. He was an avid woodturner and was directly responsible for getting me hooked on pen turning.

Ron may be gone, but his influence lives on in all the woodworkers he touched and inspired. I'll miss you buddy.

Episode 7 - Green Woodworking?

Armoire by Chris McGinness
Originally uploaded by The Novice Garage Woodworker

It seems the whole world is on a green living kick these days. How does that affect woodworkers? In this episode we visit a Parade of Homes, examine the craftsmanship of one Colorado woodworker, and do some dumpster diving.

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Show Links:
Chris McGinness - McGinness Custom Woodworks
One Big Ass Dumpster - 40-yard dumpster

Episode 6 - Guest Star: Michael Dove, Kaytrims Kustoms

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In this conversation with Michael Dove, of KaytrimsKustoms, we discuss his work on video game controllers, the games themselves, and much, much more!

Episode 5 - Guest Star: Shannon Rogers

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Shannon Rogers, from the RenaissanceWoodworker  and Rogers Fine Woodworking, joins Rick in a general woodworking discussion.  A few tips for beginners sprinkled in here and there.

Episode 4 - Guest Star: Marc Spagnuolo

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Erik and I had the opportunity to have a great conversation with Marc Spagnuolo, of The Wood Whisperer, about his woodowrking background, his company, and generally anything that crossed our minds.  Marc was a great guest and even recorded the conversation for us due to our technical difficulties.  Thanks Marc!!!

Episode 2 - Part 2 - Conclusion of Beginners' Improvisations

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Rick and Erik wrap up their conversation on beginners' impovs and substituions.

Also, we are looking for guests on the show to talk about their experiences as beginners in woodworking.  Even if you have been doing it for a long time, we'd love to have you on the show.