Alex Bealer Blacksmith Assocation of Georiga - Forums

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lindahr Members Posts: 160 Location: United States Occupation: Age: 73	#1 2014-02-11 16:32
	I got an email from the Folk School announcing the passing of Charlie Orlando. Those of you who have had a class with him, whether blacksmithing or knitting, know he was an excellent teacher. He was also the only blacksmith I know that forged in sandals. I guess he just knew where the hot steel was going! My thoughts go out to his family and friends. He will be missed.

John Myers Members Posts: 73 Location: United States Occupation: Age: 97	#2 2014-02-12 15:37
	My first John C. Campbell class was with Charlie and I had another later with him. He was special in many ways. My own memory of him will allways be "THE LOOK". If I was doing something wrong and glanced up he would be giving me "THE LOOK" and I knew instantly that I had to straighten up. It got so bad that even when he was behind me, out of my sight, I could feel a sensation on the back of my neck and would look behind me and find him giving me "THE LOOK". Let me echo Linda, He will be missed.

lindahr Members Posts: 160 Location: United States Occupation: Age: 73	#3 2014-02-13 14:29
	Yes, I got "the look" on many occasions! He never had to say it, when you saw his face you knew you did wrong. A great teacher and a great guy.

lindahr