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Change of username

Oakling

I have changed from Coffee Guy to Oakling.

I didn’t know if there was an etiquette to follow around changing a username or not, but I thought I’d make a post anyway to let you know. I’d personally like the update as I often get mixed up with who is who.

I didn’t spare much thought to my username when I first arrived. I didn’t know how long I was going to stay here for initially, but also I just wanted to not have an NAS username. 

I like Oakling because of my interest in trees and wood, but it also indicates that compared to an established oak, my stature and life are relatively smaller in comparison. I also like the fact that an Oakling is at the beginning of its journey, just like I’m at the beginning of mine in terms of discovering my autistic identity.

I had a bit of a rough day yesterday, so felt like this morning was the right time to make a change, even a small one like this.

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  • That’s a really good name and perfectly describes a time in life. From small acorns……

    Sorry you had a bad day yesterday, Captain Tom always lived by the thought , “ tomorrow will be a better day,” I’ve been thinking of getting a wood turning lathe for when we move to Cornwall, there is just something about wood grain. When a bowl is oiled or varnished the colour just becomes amazing. I just want a small workshop where I can be on my own and try to be creative again. Hope today is a better day for you.

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  • That’s a really good name and perfectly describes a time in life. From small acorns……

    Sorry you had a bad day yesterday, Captain Tom always lived by the thought , “ tomorrow will be a better day,” I’ve been thinking of getting a wood turning lathe for when we move to Cornwall, there is just something about wood grain. When a bowl is oiled or varnished the colour just becomes amazing. I just want a small workshop where I can be on my own and try to be creative again. Hope today is a better day for you.

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  • in reply to Roy

    Thank you- it seems to fit me well I feel.

    You just described one of my favourite processes- I love seeing the wood grain appear when a finish is applied. You also described my dream set up too. I’ve just bought a lathe, but won’t be ready to use it for a long time. I love turning things on a lathe and look forward to being able to do exactly what you described. I wish you luck in achieving what you wrote down in reply.

    All the best.