photo by Scott Longberry
Dennis turned tops late into the night at the Broadmoor’s Christmas House on November 29th. Scott Longberry and Milo Scott took turns at the lathe, producing over 170 tops in two days at the outdoor Christmas celebration. Children waited patiently in line, with their choice of felt markers for decorating the tops. It was a nostalgic moment for many adult visitors who can remember when gifts were made in the USA.
Dick Jones, Laurie Longberry, and Kay Liggett helped to explain the many lathe-turned items on display in the woodturners’ tent. Customers included hotel guests, visitors, and neighborhood folks. The woodturners attend the celebration as guests of Harding Nursery. The Broadmoor’s Christmas tree lighting and the festival at the Christmas House are a nice way to avoid ‘Black Friday’ hysteria. Dennis and friends particularly enjoy their roles as makers during the holidays!