William Harrison Stubbs gave an arm but not a leg for the farm!   Back in one of the Frontier Wars in South Africa between the Settlers and the Xhosas the brave W.H. lost an arm.  To show her gratitude for the arm the Queen through her chain of command in the Cape Province gave a valley the size of an English county to the one armed Stubbs.   No, he did not change his name to suit the new status but rather went to Africa armed to serve his Queen as a Stubbs.  Harrison Farm where TW001 has lived for 17 years is the location of William Harrison Stubbs' 1860something home.  In fact the old cracked shed which serves as the Cellar for Harrison Hope Wine Estate contains the actual structure of W.H.S's home.  

Now to make a short story longer before the old home/shed was converted into a wine cellar the original yellow wood floor boards were removed as treasured planks.  Over the years those planks were destined to become relics and heirlooms.  The idea is developing on the dark side of Africa so hold this thought for later.  Point is a skilled and experienced wood master is needed to bring this project to fruition.  Enter George Kockett and Driftwood Studios,  East Coast, Africa!   Check George's sculptures out on the Driftwood Studios website.  You can also visit him and Claire (Angus and Anna) and sleep in their thatched Treehouse guest cottage.  

On our first visit to discuss the yellow wood project George gave me a guided tour through some of his tool boxes and collections.  I could not help the photo of the Made in Eng item with the TW001.  Made In England!  The Empire STILL strikes back!   Nor could TW001 avoid a few notes in the Treehouse to anchor the occasion in the history of the Order of the Traveling Writer.