western australia

Each individual has his/her own talents

@JudyEv (382021)

Rockingham, Australia

October 25, 2023 6:47pm CST

I wrote about the Christmas Craft Fair held recently in our club house. It wasn’t only the ladies showing off their wares. This gentleman does the most beautiful woodwork. Many of his pieces featured inlays of different coloured woods. He is holding one of them for Vince to take a photo. Another man’s wife had brought in many of his framed photographs of animals and birds from his native South Africe. Unfortunately, he is now suffering from Alzheimer’s and is in care at the nursing home which is conveniently sited at one end of the village.

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@snowy22315 (208897)

• United States

26 Oct 23

I do really enjoy craft fairs or regular fairs where they sell crafts. You never know what they will have. Last time I went to one, I bought a really unique air freshener that looks like multicolored puzzle pieces.

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@snowy22315 (208897)

• United States

26 Oct 23

@JudyEv Yes, I also really liked the 3 D dragon keychains they had..and other 3D printed items

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@JudyEv (382021)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Oct 23

As you say, you can find 'one-off' pieces at places like this. They don't churn out the same thing by the dozen.

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@noni1959 (13035)

• United States

26 Oct 23

Amazing work. I love crafted items. Seeing this photo makes me want to make wood crafts again.

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@noni1959 (13035)

• United States

2 Nov 23

@JudyEv I do too. The smell of wood while working, especially pine and cedar, is amazing. Today, I received my package of cedar closet boards and cedar chips to put in closets, and just kept smelling them over and over. It was so calm and lovely.

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@JudyEv (382021)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Oct 23

We made simple furniture and a few boxes, frames, etc. I always loved the smell of working with wood.

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@rebelann (117224)

• El Paso, Texas

26 Oct 23

My heart goes out to anyone who has a family member suffering from Alzheimer's, I can only hope the gentleman is at least happy no matter what he's forgotten.

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@rebelann (117224)

• El Paso, Texas

26 Oct 23

You're right. At least he is having good memories of something

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@JudyEv (382021)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Oct 23

He smiles and nods a lot which is better than being one of those who gets distressed and violent.

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@RebeccasFarm (91297)

• United States

26 Oct 23

How lovely the home is there in the village though Judy. Bless. Those are lovely those wooden design things the man made. A lovely photo too.

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@JudyEv (382021)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Oct 23

He said he taught woodwork and photography in a school before he retired.

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@MattMeng (3448)

• Hangzhou, China

26 Oct 23

The thing made is like a work of art

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@JudyEv (382021)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Oct 23

It is indeed. It's not just something to use but a work of art as you say.

@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

26 Oct 23

The guy does beautiful work.I like the idea of having a nursing home in the community. That makes it so much easier for those who need it.

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@JudyEv (382021)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Oct 23

It isn't part of our village as such but is very convenient. Village residents who have a partner in the NH can walk there to visit.

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@JudyEv (382021)

• Rockingham, Australia

30 Oct 23

@RubyHawk It's very convenient indeed.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

27 Oct 23

@JudyEv That makes it so convenient to visit. Most nursing homes here are built away from homes.

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@ptrikha_2 (49753)

• India

26 Oct 23

Real Talent! The Woodwork is exquisite and unique. Some other items in the picture too look worthy of having a good look.

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@ptrikha_2 (49753)

• India

1 Nov 23

@JudyEv Yes a good idea. One can see high quality products in this way. Plus enjoy what one sees.

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@JudyEv (382021)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Oct 23

The articles in this section weren't for sale but just to showcase the talents of the people who made them. It was a lovely idea.

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@yanzalong (19091)

• Indonesia

26 Oct 23

I agree with the title. Talent shows when one is 5. He or she will do things when they grow up.

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@JudyEv (382021)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Oct 23

This man used to teach woodwork and photography at a school.

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@sjvg1976 (42727)

• Delhi, India

31 Oct 23

That's so beautiful. I would love to learn this art work.

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@JudyEv (382021)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Nov 23

I would be very proud to be able to do this work.

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@LadyDuck (502427)

• Italy

26 Oct 23

Those wood works are amazing, this man had a gift.

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@LadyDuck (502427)

• Italy

31 Oct 23

@JudyEv I had an uncle who was gifted with carving wood.

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@JudyEv (382021)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Oct 23

The inlaid work was very impressive. He certainly has developed his talent to a high degree.

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@JudyEv (382021)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Nov 23

@LadyDuck I liked it when we worked with wood. I loved the smell of sawn timber. We didn't do anything fancy but we made some frames and some small boxes.

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@xFiacre (14784)

• Ireland

26 Oct 23

@judyev I greatly admire people who are good with their hands.

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@xFiacre (14784)

• Ireland

26 Oct 23

@JudyEv The smell of wood reminds me of one of my grandfathers.

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@JudyEv (382021)

• Rockingham, Australia

26 Oct 23

This inlaid work was very impressive. I loved the few bits we made out of wood. I loved the smell of the wood.

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

27 Oct 23

I think it's so cool when people discover a passion and pursue it. .

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@TheHorse (238306)

• Walnut Creek, California

31 Oct 23

@JudyEv I enjoy those creations, even if they are not in my own usual realms.

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@JudyEv (382021)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Oct 23

Such people put their heart and soul into their creations.

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@Ronrybs (21497)

• London, England

26 Oct 23

Is it a decorative piece? It looks rather attractive.

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@JudyEv (382021)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Nov 23

@Ronrybs It would look good on a wall but for the first few days I'd be trying to read the time on it. It looks like the surrounds of a clock.

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@JudyEv (382021)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Oct 23

I'm not sure if it has a real purpose but it's bowl-shaped. I guess it would have apples or somesuch maybe. Certainly it's very decorative.

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@Ronrybs (21497)

• London, England

6 Nov 23

@JudyEv That's what I'd use it for or maybe hang it on the wall!

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@dgobucks226 (37621)

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28 Oct 23

I enjoy viewing the handiwork of craftsman and have gone to a few fairs promoting crafts. I agree. It is amazing what they can do with everyday items.

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@JudyEv (382021)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Oct 23

It is a great way of filling in your hours once you're no longer working.

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@dgobucks226 (37621)

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31 Oct 23

@JudyEv Yes, good point!

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@RasmaSandra (98005)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

26 Oct 23

That looks really nice, Craft fairs are a good way to show the talent each person has.

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@JudyEv (382021)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Oct 23

It's really surprising sometimes how talented people are.

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@1creekgirl (44560)

• United States

26 Oct 23

That's sad about the man who has Alzheimers. Sometimes out creations out live us.

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@JudyEv (382021)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Oct 23

She will always have his lovely photos to enjoy.

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@MarshaMusselman (38865)

• Midland, Michigan

26 Oct 23

All the things in that table look lovely. It's nice that the men don't mind joining in to show off what they've done too.

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@JudyEv (382021)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Oct 23

There were a few men there. One has dementia but his wife brought along some lovely photographs he'd done.

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@LindaOHio (222302)

• United States

26 Oct 23

People are so talented. The only thing I ever did well was needlework. Have a great day. Sorry to hear about the man with Alzheimer's.

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@JudyEv (382021)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Oct 23

Needlework is a talent too. My sister was good at needlework.

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@dya80dya (36805)

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26 Oct 23

Some people never discover their talents.

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@JudyEv (382021)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Oct 23

That's very true too and quite sad really. Everyone has something that they're good at.

@Treborika (18194)

• Mombasa, Kenya

26 Oct 23

I really agree with you that everyone has their own talents

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@JudyEv (382021)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Oct 23

Do you have a particular talent or hobby? I can crochet well but that's about all.