My daughter Val played on the high school JV softball team this year. They had a great season, won all their game except one. They have a fantastic young lady as a coach, kids liked and respected her. The girls gave her the nickname "The Punisher"; Coach Ellis was always prompt to hand out punishment (running) whenever an error was made. My daughter wanted me to turn a softball bat on the lathe for her coach. I did and painted the school colors and had her name and nick name put on the bat. First bat that I have turned, thought it turn out well.
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Val playing left field
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Val on second base getting ready to steal third.
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On third with Coach Ellis.
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Great pictures. I think the bat turned out great. That's a pretty special gift for the coach.
Great pictures! Girls softball is a great sport! That bat is awesome,I know the coach was proud to get it! :you_rock:
Almost all the girls in our family play softball, with my grandaughter playing in College right now. Glad to see your girl is involved, and love the bat. That was a great gift.
I also have a daughter that plays high school softball and one that plays Jr high softball so I know how proud you are to watch her play. Nice looking bat by the way. Congrats on both.
WOW!!
What a great accomplishment of games won!!
Congrats to Val!!
Great craftsmanship on the bat as well. Nice work!!!
God Bless,
David B.
Great pics. Congratulations Val! The bat turned out great, I know the coach was proud of it.
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Great pics! nice work on the bat!
Very nice pictures. How cool is that? Kudo's to your daughter, Val. Looks like she really enjoys the sport. The bat turned beautiful, as well.. Well done, Stoner and Val..Bravo!!! Mike :you_rock:
Congrats to Val and the ladies on a great season! That's a very nice gift that I'm sure the coach will display with pride in her office for years.
Your Val has a very sweet smile. Be proud pop! :happy0064:
My youngest is still in middle school and plays select ball and we're off to another city today for a 3-day, 99 team State Tourney. My daughter LOVES this and this will be her biggest venue ever. She has two goals this weekend. Her fifth no-hitter off the rubber and a state title. Wish us luck1
Great Pictures, Thanks for sharing them with us and the bat is outstanding. I'm sure that the coach will cherish that bat forever.
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Congrats to your daughter and her team!! The bat is really a GREAT gift!! :you_rock:
Very nice!
Could be mistaken for a striker laying there in the grass!
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Awesome!!! Bet she just loved that bat too.
Congrats to Val & her team on a great season. What a beautiful young lady she is. Great job on the bat also.
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Man a flood of memories come back with those pictures, my daughter played for years then in college. I got so close to those girls she played with, I have been asked to preform several of their weddings.
I know that coach will cherish that bat, just like I know you are proud of your daughter. :z-winnersmiley:
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Man a flood of memories come back with those pictures, my daughter played for years then in college. I got so close to those girls she played with, I have been asked to preform several of their weddings.
I know that coach will cherish that bat, just like I know you are proud of your daughter. :z-winnersmiley:
Val has played with those girls for two years on JV High School team and a few more years with some of the girls on the youth league. I have gotten to know the girls fairly well over the last couple of years, great group of young ladies. The whole team comes over to our house before each away game to have some to eat. You could not find a nicer group of young ladies anywhere. They play as a team and look out for each other.
Thanks for sharing & Great Pictures. :you_rock:
Brian
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Val has played with those girls for two years on JV High School team and a few more years with some of the girls on the youth league. I have gotten to know the girls fairly well over the last couple of years, great group of young ladies. The whole team comes over to our house before each away game to have some to eat. You could not find a nicer group of young ladies anywhere. They play as a team and look out for each other.
That fun and comradarie are what it's all about. The lessons learned about working together are very valuable. The fun of doing it creates lasting memories too.