Hope for Haiti now concert.

Amidst this blizzard that we sit through which really isn't a blizzard at all, it's easy to forget what's going on in the rest of the world. I was just thinking how crappy the weather is today and remembered what I did past Friday evening.  I like any others, watched the Hope for Haiti Concert. And for the first time, as an avid music lover, I really did not watch the music. It was pain full to watch the Haitians in such turmoil notably the children.

Now there haven't been any concrete statistical numbers on how much was raised but I did hear there was about $16 million from the US broadcast and $9 million from the CDN broadcast. Although my wife and I donated, you're left feeling like it's never enough. You end up wishing you could be there to give a hand. I really hope that the leaders of the world can combine their efforts to help rebuild their world to be a much better place.

Love and hope to all. - Ray

Wood Anchor Reclaimed Wood Furniture - The Elata Line

Wood Anchor's Furniture is an extension of our contemporary flooring and a great compliment to fill out your beautiful home, office, or cottage!

We are proud to present you our first official line, the Elata furniture line. Our new creations are made from 100% reclaimed and landfill diverted trees unique to Manitoba. Have a piece of Manitoba's history in your humble abode!

Elata Reclaimed Wood Bench - 48"x11"x17" $650.00

Natural or Dark Walnut Stained Fir

 

 

Elata Reclaimed Wood Cube - 16"x16"x16" $450.00

Natural Reclaimed Elm

 

 

Elata Reclaimed Wood Wine Tree - 2.5"x5.5"x9'

Weathered $349.00 or Dark Walnut Stained Fir $399.00
Holds 34 Wine Bottles

 

 

 

 

Elata Reclaimed Timber Table -

6' table $1999.00 - 8' table $2499.99

Natural or Dark Walnut Stained Fir

For inquiries visit Wood Anchor

Construction of Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre Underway Dr. Michael Trevan - University of Manitoba

Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre will display Wood Anchor's Pre-Finished Reclaimed Fir wood on it's exterior siding.

The University of Manitoba has officially launched the construction of the Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre. Officials with University of Manitoba and invited guests were on hand yesterday for the official sod turning for the Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre.

The new learning centre, located at the Glenlea Research Station and part of the National Centre for Livestock and the Environment, is expected to open in October 2010.

Dr. Michael Trevan, the dean of the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, says the facility will consist of interactive interpretive displays that examine the scientific, technological and business issues related to secure environmentally sustainable food production...read more.
Exerpt from University News for December 15, 2009

Turning Wood into bones.

Here's an interesting with how wood can be used in medical world. Very cool and very promising to those who break bones frequently! Here's a little excerpt below and the link to the website below.

A novel - and natural - way of creating new bones for humans could be just a few years away.
Scientists in Italy have developed a way of turning rattan wood into bone that is almost identical to the human tissue. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/8446637.stm

2010: Balance

Well I hope that everyone had a great holiday. I know I did. First time I had time off and felt well rested. The Wood Anchor Team took a little break. The majority of the industry seems to slow down a bit and that's ok. 2009 seemed to be a trying year.

It's almost mid January and it seems to be flying by! What is it with schedules, committed engagements with friends and family, and birthdays that make the year disappear so quickly? In my family alone there's an occasion or two once or twice of every month for the entire year!! How do you juggle it all? That alone is a load! But...it really is a good one. I guess that is what makes life so great!

I have never been a person to create any resolutions in the New Year. Are you one of those people? There are things I would like to accomplish but I really don't adhere to a strict time line. Working here has given me a new appreciation for wood working. The crew here make amazing works of art and I hope to make some of my own! My wife and I want a Wood Anchor dining room and coffee table. I've been preparing myself mentally because going to attempt them with my own bare hands, sweat and blood and all! That's how the crew does it in the shop. PURE PASSION! Love it!

Maybe I can convince J to have a "build your own table workshop" for customers. Hmmm. Not a bad idea...
Here's a pic I just snapped that the guys are working on. There's 9 foot and 10 footer there. Beautiful!

I feel like this is the year to really live! Work can tie you're mind down but it doesn't have to be that way. And how do you achieve that you ask? Balance. Find your balance everyone.

 - Ray