The PERFECT Pear! - Wood Turning 

Roses are red, violets are blue Nobody turns wood better than you Happy birthday Phil!!

There once was a man named Phil. The cancer, it put him through hell. All of his subscribers sent him messages. Wishing for him to get well. I am so glad to see you back at turning your beautiful bowls. Always praying for you. Stay well, and Happy birthday!

Roses are red, violets are blue, we are so lucky to have you! Hope you have a wonderful birthday! God bless you! I stole this from the wife I am sure she will be be sending a birthday wish too.

A poet I am not, A Birthday Wish thought. A bowl turned by Phil, with plenty of knots. A crack in a bowl, or a crack of a joke. Phil will lather shellac all over the oak. Tune in each week, For a fun filled peek. Happy Birthday Phil ❤🎉 🎂 🥳

Omg Phil I can't do poetry. So I'll sing, Happy birthday to you 🎂 Happy birthday to you 🎂 Happy birthday dear Phil Happy birthday to you 🎂🥳🥳🥳. Three cheers for Phil, Hip hip harhay Hip hip harhay Hip hip harhay. X

Roses are red, violets are blue. I wish that I could turn like you. Happy Birthday Phil.

There once was man who turned wood He'd turn any wood that he could Although some started quite funky, and perhaps even punky The results were always quite good Happy birthday Phil!

Phil a perfect 🥣 bowl. Roses are red violets are blue. You like turning wood, and we do to. Happy birthday Phil. It was a great video. Thank you. Hope to see you next week

Birthday Poem:: There was a wood turner named Phil We thought he was over the hill! But he turned a pear bowl Without gouging a hole. Guess there's gas in the old tank, still!

Rhyme Rhyme Rhyme Rhyme Happy Rhyme Rhyme Birthday Rhyme Another year around the sun. Happy Birthday Phil.

There is an old fella called Anderson Who always had his sando- flex on He’d sand and sand, until The woods as smooth as Phil. Happy birthday Phil from Downunder

His name is Phil, he isn't a fool, "mask and face shield on", before he picks up his tool. Happy birthday, Phil!

I have a friend named Phil Sometimes he's a bit of a pill But he turns some nice things And makes wood's beauty ring So I never really get my fill. Happy birthday, Phil! That pear turned our really pretty... but pear usually does.

Roses are red, violets are blue. Phil turns amazing bowls and some day I may too. Happy belated birthday Phil.

Dear uncle Phil, With your masterful skill You give us mortals a weekly thrill. May October one be a day filled with fun And in the next 364 May you have blessings GALORE!

Poetry eh? For your birthday. You're giving us grief, to see what's beneath, that old lump of wood. A live edge bowl, near perfect, so good.

You were right, Phil, that really is perfect! You probably would’ve made me blush when you mentioned my name if I wasn’t so darn vain! Is that a good poem? What do you mean it needs more lines than that? Boy, you really are a stickler aren’t you!? I like Coke and I like Cheezies. I don’t like flowers they make me sneezy. Happy birthday, Phil, that’s as good as it’s gonna get tonight. 😂😂 Have a great birthday, buddy! Happy birthday, …..Gord

Roses are red violets are blue when it comes to wood turning I watch you!

Phil Phil, Perfect Pear..... Perfect wood, Perfect Bowl, Perfect turn, Perfect Bark. Phil, Phil, Perfect bowl, perfect wood, Perfect Pear. Phil, Phil may the Lord Bless you with the Perfect Birthday. I realize it doesn't rhyme and it isn't very "poetry"-like, but I am still on my first cup of coffee this morning. Thank you as always for allowing us into the shop, loved the side shot seeing you in action! PS don't forget we all want a Perfect lil bowl from Phil!

Roses are red violets are blue Phill is an awesome turner what are you?😂 Happy Happy Happy Birthday My friend I hope your special day is filled with cake ,family and friends , good food, and special turnings! 😊

There once was a man named Phil Who had remarkable skill He loved to turn wood That was ugly but good He ended up with a beauty That was really a cutie. It was intended for all to enjoy! Happy Birthday, Phil!

Roses are red violets are blue happy birthday Phil keep turning the wood that you do!!!! Happy Birthday 🎉🎉🎉

Beautiful bowl! Pear wood, pear would, what to do. Send it to Phil and let him do what he do!

Happy Birthday Phil! How many times have you been around the sun? Here's a poem I really like. It's not mine: "These Hands From God" Etches of landscapes and silhouettes of faces, paintings of starlit nights and far off places- My existence is encompassed by the creative arts, and with my two bare hands is where it starts. But lately woodworking has been deep in my heart. A few pieces of rough cedar to start off my day, take some short or long nails and hammer away. Making signs or shelves for myself or my family, so that all can see my heart and soul’s creativity. I now live joyous with a purpose, o so happily. My late sister Karen woodworked in her ol’ garage. She’d make beautiful trellises or create a frame collage. So now as I stand with all my tools in my hand, her inspiration and motivation I completely understand. This hobby was unexpected, so utterly unplanned. I engrave personal names with a heated pen. Start at eight in the morn and do it all over again. There are so projects and ideas stuck in my head, “you are so very gifted”, my dear husband said. To an epiphany of aspirations, I have been led. Now I tell you these things because I’m satisfied with the artisan woman in me; so hard I’ve tried. I shall show you just how much I am elated as in complete happiness I am saturated. For with these hands from God, beauty I’ve created. Hobbies Poetry Contest Julie Leigh Rodeheaver February 5, 2019

Happy soon birthday. Unsure what else I can say. I hope your day is good. Celebrate with good food. That's it. Really hoping your day is fun.

Roses are red, violets are blue - no, they’re violet! Happy birthday!

There is a man named Phil Whose turnings help us all chill The wood that he turns Most others would burn But watching him turn is a thrill.

Roses are Red Violets are Blue. That bradford pear bowl is cool and so are you.

Happy Birthday! (No poetry, sorry.) Glad you were born.

Jack and Jill went up the hill each with a buck and a quarter Jill came down with 250 haha happy birthday Phil 🎂

Roses are red Violets are blue That pear bowl is perfect And so are you! Many happy returns on your birthday! My dad’s birthday is on the 30th! Two of my favorite men, back to back birthdays!

Hey Phil, I aint no poet and I dearly know it It's your birthday and your turn wood your way That ends the any poetry your gonna get from me. :) Happy Birthday and yall have a wonderful day.

A pretty perfect bowl It's virtues I extoll May your birthday be as fair As this gorgeous Bradford pear.🙂

We watch, we listen Phil's bowls glisten.. He applies the Zinsser And.. we ain't poets.... Well, I tried. Happy Birthday Phil..!

Another orbit around the sun Feeling better and having fun A perfect piece of Bradford Pear Flying shavings everywhere Smooth tight bark, no punk or crack An easy turn, no fighting back Celebrate, enjoy the day Live edged bowl turned “the Phil Anderson” way Turning Shop at Shady Acres RU-vid favorite of this friend and maker. “The Valerie”

A no frustration bowl. We all need one of those every now and then.

It can't be done, But try they will. There's no way to beat, A vid from Phil! Happy birthday Phill!

I'm surely not a poet. So I'm probably going to blow it. I'm so dizzy, my lathe is spinning. Someday I hope to spin a bowl just like I see Phil do it. A perfect bowl for a perfect day. Happy birthday Phil.

My dad used to say, " You can't make a silk purse out of a pig's ear." The last couple of projects, you were working with less that great wood. Punk wood you call it. But still with your skill and talent, you made art. Today you have the silk weavers standing next to you. Just beautiful. Thank you for letting us watch over your shoulder.

Howdy! (Happy birthday🎉) Phil shares his skill And we all watch our fill Bark held tight He wields his might With mask and face shield A live edge bowl he will yield! A log he employs And produces something for all to enjoy.

There once was a guy named Phil, he turned wood to perfection twas a cheap thrill His tools are sharp, just like his mind, I’d like to meet this man they call Phil, he seems really kind! Happy Birthday Phil!!

Bradford Pear tress are beautiful and you turned a piece of its wood into a gorgeous bowl. Well here goes: roses are red violets are blue sugar is sweet and so are you. Happy Birthday my dear friend. Blessings for many, many more birthdays. 🙏♥️😊🥳

What a wonderful piece of wood Phil. As perfect as can be. For sure you made it even more wonderful. I can see the wood smiling with the make over you gave it. So here is my poem for you. Today I watched this video and you were younger than, I but not a lot.! I will watch it again on October the 1st and then as far as younger than I it will be a NOT! Happy Birthday my friend and I guess I am still 6 months and a few days older but who is counting LOL See ya on the next one! Gary

Ode to a bowl - you ain’t no funnel and you can come in ‘pairs’. But the best of all well is it isn’t a toilet bowl. Happy birthday.

You are the best at what you do. We are so lucky to share your day. You are a friend so honestly true. Have a Blessed and Happy Birthday!

A craftsman is he Who says to the tree, "I'll smooth your rough edges And see what you will be. I'll shape you and mold you And save your best parts Till you're no longer punky, But beautiful art." 🎂🎂🥳🥳🥳 Happy birthday, Phil. You continue to inspire us. Kim

There is a man named Phil And I’d never heard of him until, Turning became an obsession, He is the best no question!!! Happy Birthday Phil🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Roses are red, violets are blue. We sure like watching the great work you routinely accomplish. ;) Happy birthday!

Phil Phil the turning man Turns his bowls the very best he can As he whirls his wood what does appear But a bowl so beautiful made of pear His craft is smooth as can be His gorgeous bowls for all to see HAPPY BIRTHDAY Phil my wish to you is all your hopes and dreams you fulfill Very Happy Birthday to you Phil

1 bowl, 2 bowls, 3 bowls, 4, we all can't wait for Phil to turn some more. Happy Birthday. Hope you have a great day. I love Bradford pear.

There once was a man named Phil. He had a lot of skill. He turned wood with a will. He made movies that thrill. Happy birthday Phil! 🎉🎉

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, The Bradford Pear is quite Special And so are YOU! Happy Birthday, Phil!🍧🎂

T'was a Bradford Pear On the lathe over there Close to the screen I bent Asking : Has it a fruity scent? Not a vowel did Phil utter Turning a piece clean as butter Bonne fête, Phil On Saturday, fill Yer heart with joy That's that of a boy Your Shady Acres turning Means we all are learning To not nick our knuckles As you share your chuckles xx oo

There was a young turner called Phil. Who is exceedingly brill. At turning respectable pieces of wood into shavings and dust with his skill. 😂 HAPPYBIRTHDAY 🌞

Of all Phil's bowl blanks, rank and fair; A simple beauty came from Bradford pear. Happy birthday, and many more! Enjoyed watching you turn a sound piece of wood, probably as much as you enjoyed turning it. Don't get me wrong, I love your other turnings too, as they challenge me to take a 2nd (or 3rd or 4th) look at a piece before deciding if it really is just firewood. But sometimes it is nice to just have a GOOD piece of wood for turning. Wes @ Piedra Designs

Every tree in my wooded area that loses a branch has me looking at the color and grain. So far black cherry is my favorite. But now I see trees in a whole new light 😆

Another beautiful Bradford pear bowl, courtesy of Bob Crabtree, in the 📚 books! Just perfect Phil! Your Bday is Oct 1st & mine is the 19th (I'll be 60yrs old btw 😉) so that makes us both Libra's...lol 😆 Poetry you say for your Bday??? Hmmmm...... On this special day of yours, may God's amazing love be with you and make you the recipient of the most beautiful things in life. You are truly blessed to see another wonderful year of your life. May God keep bestowing upon you His incomparable and amazing blessings all the days of your life. May He give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed. May His protection continue to be your shield and His love your refuge. I pray that the Lord will pour His amazing grace and blessings all throughout your life. May your life be filled with peace, love, hope, good health and immeasurable happiness. Always remember to never lose your faith in God because he will never leave you nor forsake you. He is your Father, and He loves to bless you in amazing ways! The best things are yet to come. Happy, happy 😊 Birthday 🎂 Phil! "For I know the plan I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of the heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass. Psalms 37:4-5

Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday to you. Happy Birthday Phil. Happy Birthday to you!

Really nice bowl, Phil. It's about time you had the chance to turn a good piece of wood. You were right about Gord. I've seen some wispy shavings come off of his gouge. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Poem? Here goes------ There once was a turner named Phil Who when he turned wood just to chill They always look great His tools never skate So his birthday is a special thrill (my apologies) Bill

Hi Phil, Greetings from England. Congratulations on your birthday which you share with my wife. We’ll be dining out on Saturday night and I will raise a glass to you both and wish us all long life and happiness 😊

Happy birthday Phil! You asked for poetry so, with deepest apologies to Simon and/or Garfunkle, read this to the tune of Sound of Silence. The Sound of Sawdust Hello bowl gouge, my old friend I've come to turn with you again This ugly wood is quite a mess Sent to me by Tuffy Marginez But a vision that I turned with my hands Here it stands Within the sound of sawdust In dusty shop, I work alone Mask and face shield always on 'Neath the halo of a ring lamp I turn my chuck until its tightly clamped Bring my tailstock up so the piece, it won't take flight Into the night And part the sound of sawdust And in the RU-vid stats, I saw Ten thousand viewers, maybe more People watching in their homes People watching on their phones People typing comments over-share Because they care About the sound of sawdust "Folks" said I, "Hey you should know How to make these killer bowls Hear my words that I might teach you Watch my hands that I might reach you" And in the stats, the story tells And echoed in the wells of sawdust And the people came and stayed To watch the RU-vid star they made And the browser flashed out its warning "Another video posted this morning!" Then the host said, "Good morning, good afternoon, good evening! Or as we like to say here at Shady Acres...Howdy!" No-one whispers in the sound of sawdust

I am no poet and I know-et so all I can say is HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

. There goes Phil with a piece of fire wood to his lathe He laughs and turns the log away Spinning and sanding and sealing and spanking with shellac and Voila a bowl a splatter a plate another beauty he does create. Happy Birthday Phil. God Bless you sir and your beautiful work.

Shady Acres is the place to be watching Phil turning wood from a tree Mask & face shield on & with bowl gouge strong The end result will be a pleasure to see Nice one again Phil, happy birthday 👍

Wood from Bradford Pear, Turned expertly by the master Live edge work of art! Happy Birthday Haiku Phil!

It's your birthday dear soul, you certainly make a good bowl. With such wood you take care, especially Bradford Pear. So stay hale and hearty, for it's time now to party. Remember It's your birthday not a wake, Go on have another slice of cake. Happy Birthday Phil from The Naughty Rhyming Nurse

Happy birthday cobber. Your skill is seen Around the world. Your humor makes us grin. Here's to many more birthdays Enjoy them all old friend. Cheers Deno.

Phil Phil Phil Phil Dam good old Phil. Happy birthday my old friend. You always do a beautiful job.

On RU-vid there is a man named Phil Who gives all us woodturners a thrill He takes ugly old chunks of wood And turns them into things beautiful and good So what else can we say? Just thanks Phil and Happy Birthday!

Happy birthday, Phil! I am not a poet… Your turnings keep me thrilled, I thought that you should know it! Regards Lars

We love you Phil, the master of skill Who handles the strange and awkward grain That, to most, would be a posterior pain I'm one of those, you have to know Who hasn't missed a single show So, I'm more than keen, here to say Have a very, very Happy Birthday. There, you asked for that! Hopefully most of us will make better woodturners than poets.

No birthday is whole without a punky wood bowl. Happy Bday from the Netherlands.

Every now and then, a simple project, without defects, turns into something just a bit over the top. This, I think, is a great example. Saturday is your birthday? well, may you have a great day and many more to come. I'm not a poet, but here goes; When you turn some perfect wood, it will turn out like it should You work away without a care, with no stumbles, snags or tears. You are always up to snuff, even when the turning's tough so carry on and have some fun, and create for us another one Happy Birthday Phil. ;-)

Today you dare Turn a perfect pear Live edge so fair Sealer on with care Here's a birthday prayer Open eyes and stare Can you see how darn much we love 'ya Phill? 💝

Happy Birthday Phil, your bowls sure do make a thrill. He had some pear, turned it for a dare, and produced a bowl with flair.

Happy Birthday Phil Turning a bowl Is good for the soul Work in your shop keeps you young. Just look at Phil He's not over the hill I know 'cause I'm eighty-one.

There once was a turner of high grade Whose workshop had acres of shade the wormwood went in he'd give it a spin and show us all what he'd made. Happy Birthday Phil!!

If you have a bowl to trun with a special piece of wood. Go to Shady Acres ask Phil what can be done. He has a way with bowls that really make them shine and watching his videos surely helped with mine. Happy Birthday Phil hope your birthday is amazing.

The perfect pear is just right there. Phil doing his thing on a Thursday, even though tomorrow is his birthday. Happy birthday Phil. Very many happy returns. X

🙋‍♂️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 "An Ode to Phil" Your weekly videos give us a thrill. Watching your talent and turning skill. Armed with only Mother Nature's fare. Wood of sycamore, cherry or pear. Using your bowl gouge and scraper. Sand-o-Flex with 180 grit paper. You create unique live edge works of art. All of which sets you apart. You and your lathe fill us with joy. Have a great day "Birthday Boy"

Happy Birthday Phil, your the real deal. Beautiful bowl your on a roll.

I’m no poet, And don’t I know it! The bowl came out beautiful I must say, I hope you’ve had a great birthday! ❤️

Hi 👋 Phil 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 happy birthday 🎂, It’s a bit early but I might forget . hope you have a great one, Not very good at poetry I’m afraid Happy birthday to you happy birthday to you happy birthday dear Phil happy birthday to you squash tomatoes and stew.

I heard Pear, thought "that's brave, lots of sharpening" and then heard Bradford Pear and relaxed 🤣

Happy Birthday Phil. There once is a turner that realy is .a charmer he put on his armor and turns such charming bowls that most peaple would pass by. Keep up the good work Phil. David Wise and Maria Wise

Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday, dear Phil, Happy birthday to you. Not original but heart felt. Perfect pear, perfect bowl.

With his mask and face sheild on And wood worm screw turned tight Phl turns that chunk of firewood into a beautiful sight. Bowls Platers and even a Mushroom or two Phil has that special touch to make to you feel like you're there too! Happy Birthday Phil Loved the wide angle shot of you at the lathe.

Poetry?! Pair tree Golfing tee Oh! ME! 🎉

Today I watched you turn a bowl To which is nothing new The beauty is astounding With HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes abounding!! From 1 Libra to another Happy Birthday!!

Beautiful Phil. Roses are red. that's all

Happy birthday from Blighty Phil. An easy turn as a present. Looks gorgeous. I say easy… however when I try it I always have trouble sanding the wings. You make it look soooo easy. There was a young man called Phil With a lathe and some wood he could thrill The viewers were caught and could not turn away As this was their weekly pill.

The Bradford Pear Bowl Whose Bowl is that? I think I know. But Phil is quite happy now. Full of joy like a vivid rainbow, I watch him laugh. I say hello. Phil gives his Bowl a shake, And laughs until his belly aches. The only other sound's the bark, Of distant dogs and birds awake. The Bowl is Bradford Pear and deep, But Phil has other bowls to turn, After Birthday cake and lots of sleep. Sweet dreams come oh so cheap. Phil rises from his gentle bed, With thoughts of turning in his head, He eats his jam with lots of bread. Ready for the day ahead. With thanks to the poet, Robert Frost

It's your birthday, yet you are a gift to the world. Continue making wonderful bowls from spalted burl!

I like the distance shot where we get to see you! I don’t know that I have ever seen your face Phil! Thanks for all you teach us. Hope your health is improving. You are in my prayers. Also a big thank you for showing the “how to’s” on how you figure out using the tail stock to lay out the recess and setting the wood screw. Can you tell me the name of your 90 degree sander? Been trying to find one… It’s my birthday today, so early birthday to you! You inspire all the unknown faces In unknown places, To turn small treasures Is such a pleasure, To watch, and then to try To be like you, The turning guy. In acres of Shady Wood, Your lessons to us are always good. Thank you Phil for being there, A showing us a bowl from pear!

I am no poet, and I know it. Happy Birthday! At last a good reason for Bradford Pears.

There was a woodturner named Phil, He masterfully turns with skill. His humor and wit Are so very keen, Best 30 minutes we've ever seen! Happy birthday to you and so much more, We thank you for entertaining us to our core. Be well and keep turning!! Thank you. Susan in TX The previous one giving me credit was written and posted by my hubby. I don't deserve the credit.

Spring has come and fall has fell, Phil still turns and mighty well! Happy birthday! Greg

Lathes, chucks & wood Phil makes logs look good Maple, plum & pear Creating, for all to share Happy Birthday, Phil! This one is a beauty!!

Watching Phil is a thrill. His skills are top notch, for your birthday here is a toast with Scotch.

He gouges, scrapes, and wood chips fly. He talks us through each step of the way, sharing a little piece of a part of his day. We peek over his shoulder at each new idea, and are charmed at the end with his flair-9you'd never find this at Ikea!). Happy birthday, Phil...may you have many, many more. As always, it was a joy to watch this piece come to life. Such beautiful work. Thank you for sharing your skills with us!