It's over.

[DWFAN]

Dear friends and members. I should have posted this six months ago but I didn't want to give in.
My eyesight is failing. Macular degeneration. It's not real serious for regular everyday stuff but affects my nearsightedness the most. Hence I can't see the fine lines that well anymore.
I still have some stocks from clients which I will be sending back this week. My apologies for not disclosing this sooner.
Not looking for any sympathies. I'm old and have had a great run at life doing many different things and meeting some wonderful people.
I go to see another doctor Tuesday but I'm just whistling in the wind.
Thanks for the many wonderful moments here. I'll still be around with my screen set at 170%.

Best regards to all,
Paul M Gendron

I posted this here because most of my work came from here. If the ADMIN decides to move it, so be it

 

[ladder13]

Best wishes to you.

 

[CelticSire]

I'm sorry to hear this, my friend. Take comfort in the knowledge that you are considered a true craftsman.

 

[moosedog]

Yes sir, best wishes. It's a bxxxx getting old, but it beats the alternative.

 

[andy52]

No need to make apologies it happens to us all, even as unwelcome as it is. Your contributions to this group has made any and I mean any apologies unnecessary.

 

[dscampbell]

You are going out on your own terms still st the best of craftsmanship


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[H Richard]

We unfortunately have the same problem, and my bullseye shooting days are about to an end. I can still see the sights well enough (outdoors) to plink at the 10-12 yard targets, but longer distances with open sights getting too difficult.

 

[pawncop]

Best of fortune with your situation. I hope to see you still posting as you possess significant knowledge that you have acquired and we can benefit from your experience.

 

[VM]

Paul, enjoy life and relax with rest of us old farts.

I'm just happy you're still alive !

 

[forindooruseonly]

My father is also dealing with Macular Degeneration, it's a tough adjustment. I wish you the best and I hope you still post, even if you aren't practicing your craft.

 

[JP@AK]

Sorry this is happening to you, DWFAN. You are a good guy and we have all appreciated your presence here.

I have a close friend with MD who had to give up his career as an airplane propeller technician because he could no longer see the angles well enough. It is a tough gig. And he's quite a bit younger than you and I are.

Best regards,

 

[turnerriver]

Paul, I'm sorry to hear about that but am heartened by your attitude.
I'm going to get out that pair of Cokes you worked on for me years ago and take another look at them.
Best regards,
John Witty

 

[mojave30cal]

Paul: sorry to hear that. I've been dealing with a tear in my retina for the past 3 weeks, along with laser surgery. Doc says no skydiving or bungee jumping for a while. Dang!

I'm happy to have a set of high horn magna grips for my 1950 nickel pre- 27 that you helped restore.
That gun will wear them proudly for years to come.
All the best to you in the future.

 

[Marshal Tom]

Paul, sorry to hear this. I dropped my K-22 out of it's case onto the concrete at the range years ago. Dinged the original numbered grip pretty good. You fixed it for me and you can't even see it. I will never forget the fine work you did for me. Tom

 

[Kansasgunner]

Paul,
I wish you the best and thank you again for helping me with these grips.

 

[ACORN]

I'm sorry for your troubles DW.
I wish You nothing but the best in the future.

 

[YeshuaIsa53]

May your heart carry on your love for the fine arts of Smithing.

 

[RKmesa]

... and life just got a little bleaker for all of the cracked, chipped and broken S&W grips in the world.

Paul, our thoughts, best wishes and thanks go with you. Your skills and talents have made the S&W collecting world a better place.

All the best,

 

[rgm36]

Thank you Paul for the work you have done for me in the past.

Best wishes and may God bless you!

 

[g8rb8]

I think it would be fair to say DWFAN (Paul) is the Jerry Miculek of stock repair and refinishing. World class.

I've always enjoyed seeing the miracles of DWFAN.

Thanks.