A Cribbage Game with Grampa
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My Prized Possession is a burl cribbage table that was handcrafted by my Dad, Harry Peterson
A burl cribbage table that was handcrafted by my Dad, Harry Peterson.
What is a burl?
Burls yield a very peculiar and highly figured wood, one prized for its beauty by many; its rarity also adds to its expense. It is sought after by people such as furniture makers, artists, and wood sculptors. Burl wood is very hard to work in a lathe or with hand tools because its grain is misshapen and not straight.
My Dad found a huge burl in the early 1970's when he was camping in the wilderness. Eventually he decided to see if it could be made into a much needed cribbage table.
My Grandpa loved to play crib but it is getting difficult for him because the crib board was too small etc. So Dad decided to make one that had only one leg so it could be moved closer to Grampa and then the Cribbage graphics had to be bigger too.
After many coats of varathane to protect it we have been playing crib on this table for nearly 40 years. I have it by my chair in my livingroom.
Harry Peterson is listed in this Prince George, BC School news 1926 - Division 5
A Big Burl in the wild
A burl (British bur or burr) is a tree growth in which the grain has grown in a deformed manner. It is commonly found in the form of a rounded outgrowth on a tree trunk or branch that is filled with small knots from dormant buds.
I would like you to meet my Dad, Harry Peterson (1916 - 1988)
Also a Grandfather and Great-Grandfather
My Dad loved the outdoors but his interests didn't stop there. He loved gardening and growing his own vegetables because he had a passion for making pickles from his home grown cucumbers, beets, onions and corn. The deal was at our house, my Mom canned the fruit and made all the jam but she left the pickle making for Dad to do.When gardening and pickle making was over for another year you would find him in his tool shed always making or fixing something for anyone who needed it done.
My Dad, Harry Peterson, went to school in Prince George, BC, Canada. Every chance to had he was outdoors on fishing trips to the various lakes in the area. If you lived in Prince George during the 1950's or 60's you will remember Harry Peterson the owner of Peterson's Esso and Peterson Drive In (my Mom, Mamie, in the window) on Highway 16 West.
Harry Peterson loved to talk about the days when he worked on the freight River Boats. His favorite story is told in his own words --
Riffle Work on the Crooked River, BC, Canada
Cribbage Table designed and handcrafted 100% by my Dad - Harry Peterson
Cribbage - How to play and win.
Cribbage
Amazon Price: $12.84 (as of 02/17/2012)
This book gives all the information needed by newcomers to the game of cribbage, and then provides expert advice on winning tactics, based on a lifetime's experience of playing the game. Numerous examples are included, each with its own commentary and checked by computer programs.
Cribbage graphic detail all drawn by hand by my Dad
3 Track Walnut Cribbage
Cribbage,a favorite card game to many, was created in 17th Century England.
Solid Walnut Wood 3 Track Cribbage Board with 2 Decks of Cards, Metal Pegs & Storage by WE Games
Amazon Price: $58.95 (as of 02/17/2012)
This beautiful 3-Track set has an 11" x 3 1/2" walnut board with a stylish inlay. Includes storage! 2 Decks of playing cards and 6 metal pegs are included.
Winning Cribbage Tips
Winning Cribbage Tips
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Written in a casual, reader-friendly style. The tips range from basic to very advanced, and each is explained with clear examples.
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note: see how with this new table it is easier for Grampa to play crib
My Grampa Miller played his last game of crib at the age of 96 the same week he died. And was still winning!
Grampa says:"It is a good thing it is my crib this time!"
John smiles and says "I think you are going t more...0 points
Mini 6 Inch Wooden 29 Bicycle Cribbage Board with Deck of Bicycle Playing Cards
Mini 6 Inch Wooden 29 Bicycle Cribbage Board with Deck of Bicycle Playing Cards
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 02/17/2012)
* 2 Track Board By Bicycle Mini "29" Wood
* Includes Bonus Deck of Bicycle 808 Playing Cards Regular Index Poker Size
* Comes with 6 Metal Pegs that conviently stores in side board
* Includes rules for 2, 3 and 4 players
Travel Cribbage with Cards
Travel Cribbage with Cards
Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 02/17/2012)
* Travel Version
* Folding wood score board
* Includes playing cards
* Metal pegs
* Leatherette case
DVD - "I Have a Lathe. Now What?" Techniques and Instruction for Learning the Wood Lathe.
How to DVD "I Have a Lathe. Now What?" Techniques and Instruction for Learning the Wood Lathe.
Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 02/17/2012)
As a full time professional demonstrator on one of the largest woodworking circuits in America and Canada, I hear this question over 100 times in an average weekend! I have prepared an easy to understand How-To DVD 1 hour and 12 minutes long, just for you.
The Big Book of Weekend Woodworking: 150 Easy Projects
The Big Book of Weekend Woodworking: 150 Easy Projects (Big Book of ... Series)
Amazon Price: $11.47 (as of 02/17/2012)
Every woodworker will want to own this colorful, information-packed, mammoth resource for weekend crafting. It's filled with 150 classic projects, and features an introductory section that walks readers through the various planning stages. It's all covered: selecting the right wood, working with patterns, gluing, and finishing.
3 Track Continuous Walnut Cribbage Board
9 Deluxe Metal Pegs (3 Copper, 3 Brass, 3 Stainless)
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scarlettohairy
Jan 23, 2012 @ 3:34 pm | delete
- Lovely lens! I'd never seen a burl on a tree. Thanks for that photo.
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veryirie
Jan 23, 2012 @ 3:17 pm | delete
- What wonderful memories this page must bring back to you. It's great you have a piece of handcrafted furniture from your dad. I think burl wood slices make the most interesting tables.
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mbgphoto
Jan 23, 2012 @ 2:50 pm | delete
- I do love playing cribbage. Thanks for a fun lens.
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hntrssthmpsn
Jan 23, 2012 @ 2:43 pm | delete
- What a cool heirloom to have from your father! My housemate and I are cribbage nuts, and now I have board-envy. Great lens!
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- Two to four people may play. These cribbage rules describe two-player cribbage. Rule variations for three- and four-player cribbage are given after the basic rules.
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