Rollcall - introduce yourself!

**kindrat** · 02-19-2009, 12:29 PM

My name is Troy K. I have been on glass on and off since '98. I did it in a chicken coop, I did it on a dirt floor, I did it inside and outside. My name is Troy and I am an addict.

**filthy god brother** · 02-19-2009, 01:12 PM

I do have many aliases. I have been known as Mr. Jason. Mer gave me Jitty seven plus years ago. Before that it was the Glasslipper. Also there is the Disco Samurai and finally Spanky. All delightful parts of a perfectly schizo personality. Today is my first month with the addition of Sober after drowning myself for over 13 years. The only drawback is that when I do stupid shit I don't have an excuse. It's just being a regular dumbass not a drunk one.

**glassdocnc** · 02-19-2009, 02:53 PM

The filthier the better! Welcome Filthy Brother.

**The Lorax** · 02-21-2009, 08:02 AM

Originally Posted by mer

i love all of you so much right now. here, have this flower.

now its ash it was tasty. thanks mer

**PyroChixRock** · 02-21-2009, 10:55 AM

welcome guys!

**lunchbox420** · 02-21-2009, 11:08 PM

hey my name is jim i live in redding, ca and i've been working with glass for a month now and love every minute of it so far. i've been lurking these forums for some time now and figured it was time to say hi to all the talented and helpful people on these forums!!

so HI and thank you for all of the useful information i've found here so far!!!

**mer** · 02-21-2009, 11:59 PM

ramble on

**CripSkillz** · 02-22-2009, 12:40 AM

you guys almost look like brothers...

**PyroChixRock** · 02-22-2009, 10:58 AM

ya now just throw nick in the mix and we'll have triplets.

**lunchbox420** · 02-22-2009, 07:20 PM

@ mer: lol honestly i just googled deadhead and found that pic and resized for my avatar. i usually never post on forums and didnt have any cool ones handy.
but urs sparkles.

**p.j.** · 02-24-2009, 05:58 AM

Originally Posted by lunchbox420

@ mer: lol honestly i just googled deadhead and found that pic and resized for my avatar. i usually never post on forums and didnt have any cool ones handy.
but urs sparkles.

that is cause he is a moderator, i think all the mods glow.

**filthy god brother** · 02-24-2009, 09:44 AM

All mods glow because they are supreme beings from the small moon of Awesomeness Majoritis that is deep within the galaxy of Rockumsockumblockumfioranass, near the planet of Ticklemebootywitafeather.
Excuse me I have something on my nose.

**STROKER** · 02-24-2009, 07:10 PM

well officially i am a wood sculptor but since glass entered my life 7 months ago i have had a hard time making sawdust without drifting off in some daydream about a glass project.

without this forum i would be no where. as it is i am completely self-taught and most likely will continue on that path for ever. i am eternally grateful for all the advice and help you real glassblowers have to offer.

i live in the hills of tennessee with my wife of 18 years ,dog, and my three cats.
i have a 2000 square foot shop that i do my woodsculpting and now my glass blowing out of.

my hobbies are drag racing (have a low 10 second mustang that i race on weekends) and i am happy to say i will be racing at my 3rd pinks all out event in the end of april at lowes motor speedway near charolotte n.c..

when i am not fixing something on my car i play (poker) mostly texas holdem and a little omaha.
usually play in tournaments ,three nights a week (it used to be 5-6 but my wife said she was gonna divorce me if i didnt cut back).

my last vice it fishing and well i sold my boat a few months back so i am really jonesing for a fishing fix.

i spend most of my time traveling to art shows throughout the year to sell my work . i do work with galleries as well but i have found that nobody can sell my work as good as i can.

i am done rambling on. thanks for being here people with all your input and resources.

jay

**CripSkillz** · 02-24-2009, 10:22 PM

I wonder if i saw you on that show,, i have seen a bunch of em..

**yinzer** · 02-25-2009, 12:31 AM

ray speak up!!

**the dr dane** · 03-02-2009, 10:51 AM

Hey yall,

My name is Dane and i just started blowing in Denver with my buddy. I threw down all my cash on a Red-max and all the other goodies, so im kinda forced to work hard and get this stuff down. I blew down at Dallas Lampworking for a couple weeks, and decided i'd keep things goin in CO after gettin the "bug"

I work on more "functional" pieces of art, but im trying to get down marbles and other things as well. Got inspiration from my buddy who is an avid AK collector.. I too collected functional glass art but had to sell it all to make my own..

Thanks for makin this site so great and helpfull,

Happy torchin yall

**mer** · 03-02-2009, 11:32 AM

welcome to the community!

**CripSkillz** · 03-02-2009, 12:35 PM

Ya welcome everyone soak up the goodness here, awesomest place on the net..

**Jeremy D.N.** · 03-02-2009, 06:22 PM

i guess its about time i posted here.

the name's jeremy, ive been working with glass on and off for about 5 years, starting when my mom got me some bead lessons on a hot head.
i jumped into boro in may 2008, and took straight off. since then i havent been able to fall asleep.
currently i am a senior in a new england prep school, i dont plan on stopping

**LifeGlass** · 03-04-2009, 08:09 AM

What is happening friends, they call me Life. I have been in a Bullseye Glass Soft glass shop for several years maybe 4 or 6....I have pushed soft glass as far as I would like and have been incorporating the torch in my work for 2 years. Now I am into Boro and cant stop. You are sick on here and I cannot wait to learn more from all of you.