Hello!

[alrohdich]

Hey everybody,
i have been a lurker on here for for a while now, very impressed with the standard of work on here. Thought it was about time i finally introduced myself properly & told you a little about myself..

Well, my name is Al, I am 24 and live in a small seaside town in Ireland.
I have always had an interest in traditional crafts, though i have only researched or read about most of them, never really tried anything. After researching silversmithing & hand engraving, i put an ad online a while ago and was lucky enough to be offered a placement by a very very awesome guy
I'l be jetting over to the states for a while in 3 weeks time to start what will hopefully be the beginning of my lifelong career! I know that the worlds economical state isn't perfect for this sort of thing right now, but i'm perfectly happy to wait it out

At the minute i have just been doing some designs and lots of reading so that i can hopefully have a grasp on some of the stuff that i will hopefully be able to learn in the future..

On here is amazing, i hope to learn lots from you guys, and i'm gonna warn you now that i will probably ask lots of questions, so i hope i don't bug you too much!

Anyways, Hey

[Daniel Houwer]

Hi Al,
Welcome to this faboulous forum. There is a lot to learrn here.
Good luck with your ventures in the states!!
Wish you the best. And even in these difficult times, you should follow your dreams.

[alrohdich]

Cheers Daniel!

It's been an absolute pleasure watching you on the camera the last few times, the doglegs turned out great by the way! I hope that i can become a tiny bit as good as you

[SEngraver]

Hi Al,

You got a great chance all the best you are a lucky man.
SE

[alrohdich]

Thanks SE

Where about's in England are you located?
I lived in Brum for a year before

[SEngraver]

Hi Al,

I am in London .
SE

[hobochief]

Al, I don't know how long you will be in the states or where but if you are near Florida at any time.. PM me and we could meet and talk about HOBO NICKELS and Steve's Tools. PC abd Classic handpieces....

I live near Orlando, so any thing goes with you being near Mickey and such.....

Good luck on your future,,,,,, Rollie HOBOCHIEF

[alrohdich]

Hey Hobochief!

Unfortunately i will be over in Stockton, California, which is a pity because i am very interested in learning about hobo coins! They are definitely something that i would like to try.

Many thanks for your kind offer!

Al

[rbaptiste]

Welcome here.