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Gary

I apologize for not writing sooner — it has been a bit of a whirlwind since we picked it up on Saturday. We only opened it last night. We thought we would try not to but we just couldn't resist taking it out of the crate. It is exquisite . . . I love how the grains match so beautifully. It is truly a work of art.

Of course, we could not resist sitting in it if only briefly and oh my, it is so comfortable. It holds the body just so . . . as if it were made to measure for each one who sits in it. No doubt our family will spend long hours daydreaming in that perfect chair. Indeed, I write stories for my grandchildren and I can already feel one coming on about the magic rocker that will take you anywhere your imagination can go; the magic rocker that fits every body just so. Imagine the adventures that will be had for generations in that perfect chair!

We haven't given the gift yet as we will present it to them on their wedding which is June 21, 2017. Honestly, we are tempted to keep it so it is a good thing the initials are on the chair as we can't hide the fact that it is actually for F.!! We do know that they will love it as much as we do and that it will become a family heirloom.

Oh and I should add that I did not end up having to pay duty. The very kind Canadian Border Officer asked me what was in the crate and I told her the truth. The perfect rocker, hand made in Texas and a wedding gift. She smiled and said have a nice day and a beautiful wedding. So despite a moment of confusion your perfect rocker is already creating good relations!

Many, many thanks
B. & family

Dear Gary,

We have enjoyed your chairs for a few years now and have not found any others that come close for beauty and comfort. We now have another home in Hawaii (Honolulu) and are interested in purchasing about 8 chairs for our home there. Same type of chairs we ordered previously: 2 arm chairs, 4 side chairs . . .

Sincerely,
G. L.

Gary, everything arrived Tuesday in flawless condition. The leaf case is beautiful as is the furniture. I am very pleased. Thank you for your wonderful work.

J. M.-M.

Dear Gary,

It was so nice to hear from you. We couldn't be happier with our rocker!
Everyone who comes over has to sit in it, and now no one wants to leave!!

Thank you,
D. and A. B.

Hi Gary,

Beautiful! We're very happy with the table. It matches the chairs perfectly and looks so nice in our dining room. I've attached a couple of snapshots.

All the best,
S. W.

Leslie,

The newly arrived Otwell side table is now along side my Weeks Rocker and Harris Stool — three well used, exquisite pieces of furniture that I will cherish forever!

Regards,
C. F.

Good Morning Austin,

My walnut rocker arrived in Sisters, Oregon yesterday in perfect condition.

When I ordered this rocker, I told you that I had a very bad lower back and there was a good possibility that the chair wouldn't work for me. You said that it wasn't a problem and that if the chair wasn't comfortable, I could send it back for a refund.

My purpose in writing you today is to tell you that this chair is NEVER going to be returned. My wife was the first to sit in it. She sat down and said, "Oh My God, this is so comfortable." When I sat in it, I had the same thought.

I spent most of yesterday afternoon sitting in the chair marveling at how good it felt. The chair is beautiful. The chair is comfortable. What more could I ask for?

Thank you for making this chair for me.

Sincerely,
D. S.

Thanks so much, Gary. I love the workmanship that goes into your rocking chairs. And I'm so happy that I came by and chose such a special rocker. I will rock along for years to come. God has plenty of work for me! I'll keep on keeping on . . .

Until next time!
K. M.

Hello Gary Weeks and Company!

I purchased one of your rocking chairs back in 1998 right before the birth of our first child. In fact, it's rocker #341. I am so proud of my chair and LOVE sitting in it! In fact, it's in our bedroom, so I look at it every day!! When we have guests visit, I make sure they sit in it and you know what they always say? Well, you guys know! "It's so incredibly comfortable!!!" So, you know we are huge fans of your work!

. . . And Gary, I called you about a year ago, looking for a Texas woodworker who made wooden urns — not sure if you remember me. You gave me a number that lead me here and there, but we eventually finally found someone in the Austin area. He handmade us a beautiful urn for my father-in-law's ashes.
It sits on a shelf in our living room and it is such a beautiful and special piece. So, thanks for helping us find someone!

Regards,
K. L.

I just wanted to send you an extra email to tell you how much I enjoy the table and chairs. When I sit in them, the word that comes to mind is "hug". I just feel cradled in these chairs. I have a very large friend and she loved her chair as well, the one WITH the arms! W. said completely out of the blue as we were sitting one day, "This is a FANTASTIC table" as he smoothed his hand over it. And I love telling the story about how I found you again after so many years!

Just wanted you to know :-) Feel free to use whatever you want in what I say as a testimonial.

All the best in the meantime,
M. M.

Thanks, Gary. I am very happy with the chair and the friends who have seen it like it also.

V. D.

Hello Gary, indeed, both chairs were delivered in perfect condition. Moreover, I am VERY pleased. I haven't been this comfortable sitting for as long as I can remember.

I have since shared links to your website with friends who I think might be interested.

Thank you so much Gary Weeks and Company!

Sincerely,
C. S.

Gary, The chair is indeed here. I have gone from a couch potato to a rocking chair tomato. Not only is it more comfortable than I expected (and I expected a lot considering your guarantee) but it is even more beautiful than its picture. Sometimes I have to decide whether to sit in it or look at it.

Peace,
J. H.

It arrived and is beautiful!
V. McD.

Hi Gary,

The rocking chair arrived today, in perfect condition. It is beautiful. Thank you.

B. T.

Thank you for opening up your shop and showroom to us last Friday the 24th. We very much appreciated seeing the process of your fine furniture making. My brothers and I get together once a year and visit a workshop of a master craftsman. You could call us wood enthusiasts and avid woodworkers and have an appreciation for skills such as yours.

Last year we visited the legendary Sam Malouf's' showroom and shop in California. Mr. Malouf's work sets the gold standard for beauty and honoring the wood. The Gary Weeks furniture is equally spectacular. There are a few dramatic differences though. The Malouf rocker has graceful, fluid joints with a lounge–like sloping back but joints connecting lower legs to rocker were weak and some were cracking from the stresses of use. The Gary Weeks rocker by contrast had a more substantial joint design at the rocker and leg and was designed to be rocked in. We saw no evidence of joint stress in the Gary Weeks chairs or rockers. While the Malouf rockers are masterful works of art, the Gary Weeks rockers are masterpieces meant for everyday use and enjoyment.

Thank you, it was an honor to meet you and see your work.

M. R.

Hi Gary,

I returned home last night from my trip and found a most luminous work of art shining in my library. In the low light of my library the chair glowed. It is incredibly beautiful wood and the matching of grains is stunning. Many thanks for this beautiful work of art. You are an artist of the highest order.

E. B

Gary,

Hello . . . And thank you. It's been good to work with you as well. I appreciate your understanding on the quantity adjustments as needs changed. I'm just thinking how to sum up what can be said about the rockers . . . they're just wonderful. You and yours are obviously very skilled at what you do. What a great way to honor Wyffels' retirees.

Wishing you a fine spring!

G. S.

Gary,

Yes, the stool arrived on Friday. It is fantastic. The weather cooled off here in Denver last week so the timing was perfect. I also had my family in town; so, everyone enjoyed sitting on the stool by the fire. Someone commented that the finish on the wood was so soft it felt like silk.

I am already planning my next order and am looking forward to adding many more GW&Co. pieces to my house.

C. A.

Hey Gary,

You were on my list to email today, and you got me first. We LOVE the chairs, they are beautiful pieces of craftsmanship. Thank You so much!!

B. & K.

Thank you so much! I had the pleasure of experiencing one of your rockers a couple of years ago at the Big Cedar lodge at Branson, Mo. I have wanted one ever since. I am so excited!

Warmly,

B. G.

Gary,

My purchase of your rocking chair and matching stool has given me great pleasure. My sister and her husband were very impressed by the chair when they visited me recently. I thought of giving them their stool and checked with them to be sure they would like to have one and they were very happy about that.

Thank you.
B. B.

Gary,

Thanks so much for the note. We are loving the chair. It's so comfortable.
The wood pattern is so beautiful, it is truly a work of art.
Attached are the pictures we took.

Take care.
T. R.

Hey Gary —

They delivered the chairs Thursday evening. They are perfect. My wife is as happy as I am, which matters a lot. They arrived in flawless shape.

If I were to scratch one at some point I'm wondering how to mend that. Does that info exist on your web site? I assume sand it smooth and put some sort of oil on it?

Thanks again — we love your work.

Al

Hi Gary,

The chair and the rocker are amazing. We look forward to enjoying them for many years to come. Thanks.

H. P.

Gary,

It did arrive and it is beautiful and wonderful! We love it so far.
Can't wait to rock our baby in it.
Thank you!

M.S.

Gary,

B.'s son and I opened the carton and bubble wrap today just enough to see the inlay. Even though we had your photo, we couldn't wait any longer to see the real thing. Just wanted to tell you how much we like what we saw! So glad to have the opportunity to do this extra customization to make an awesome chair even more meaningful for A., B. and S.. Thanks, much.

G. S.

Gary,

Thank you for the wonderful and well crafted rocker. It arrived with no damage and the color and wood is even better than the very nice photos online.
Thank you for your fine craftsmanship and excellent customer service.

Cheers,
C. S.

Gary,

I hope you and your family had a nice Christmas and are enjoying the new year. As promised, attached are photos of my grandchildren and me in the rocking chair. During the first weekend we had the rocking chair, I think my granddaughter spent more time in it than I did!

Everyone who has visited our home and seen the rocking chair thinks it is beautiful and comfortable. When I hosted Bible Study a few weeks ago, all the ladies had to try it out :)

I am really enjoying the rocking chair — it fits me well and is very comfortable. And beautiful! I really enjoy having it in my home.

Thank you again!
D. T.

Gary

Attached is a picture of our beautiful bar stools at the kitchen island. We had company Saturday night and used all four the first day we had them. Thanks again for the great work y'all do.

M.L.

Greetings from El Paso,

Thanks for your message. Photos of the rocker (#667 2001) are attached. It is still in great shape, and one of our favorite things.
Regarding the bar stools, we measured, and a height of 29" would be optimal if you can make that adjustment to our order.
It was great to visit your studio and shop — a real treat! M. and I very much appreciated Austin's assistance (and patience) as we foundered about and eventually selected the stools.

R.B.

The rocking chairs are absolutely beautiful. Right now, we have them in front of our fireplace here in Fort Worth, but we will retire soon and move them to the bay window at our lake house in Granbury. We'll rock and watch the ducks play — Nice work, if you can get it! And yes, we'll do some grandbaby rocking, that's for sure!

Thank you for your artistry!

D.P.

Gary,

So very sorry for the late response . . .

Of course the minute he sat in the chair, he loved it. That same evening he fell asleep in it by the fire, so yes, we will be keeping it. It is a beautiful addition to our retirement home and I'm sure he will enjoy it for many years.

Thank you for your offer to reimburse the shipping. I haven't even had time to check my credit card, but if you haven't already done so, you can just credit the card.

Wishing you the best in 2017, health, happiness and many blessings.

Thank you,
C.W.

Gary,

Thanks for arranging for us pick up the chairs during your vacation. Will was extremely helpful and very easy to work with. The pickup could not have gone smoother.

We are very pleased with the chairs and will tell everyone where we got them.

Regards
S.Z.

Gary,

P. LOVES the rocking chair! We were at the Gumbert's yesterday and saw a well worn chair just like P.'s new one. Just beautiful! We are very pleased! Happy New Year!

C.L.

Gary,

I'm sorry for not messaging sooner. The chair has arrived. It is beautiful, comfortable, and we are thrilled to bring it with us as we become parents.

Thank you again for the time and care you put into it. It means a lot to us. We'll send another photo with someone in it once the baby is born!

D.H.

Gary,

I received your work of art and it is in a prominent place — my bed room. It is such a pleasure to deal with someone that is an expert in their craft. If I decide that my old chair needs attention I will be in touch.

Peace and best wishes to you, your family, and your organization.

J.K.

Hi Gary,

I love my new rocker and footstool! The craftsmanship is outstanding. Sorry I didn't meet you too. And Austin took great care of me. Will see you next time!

L.S.

Hello Gary,

We are at home with our wonderful pecan rocker, and we are so very pleased. Now, we must have the small pecan table to have next to our beautiful chair. We would like the 15 x 20 x 24 side table. We are very patient, so when you decide to make tables, we would most appreciate you making us one.

We stopped by the blue barn and so enjoyed seeing your work and visiting with all the lovely people there. They can't say enough wonderful things about you, and I can certainly see why. Your work is superb. What a lovely place to spend the evening.

P.

Hello Gary,

We were sorry to have missed you during our visit, but want to tell you what a privilege it was to visit your workshop and to meet Austin. He was so pleasant and informative, and is very much a credit to his parents.

Your rocking chair has indeed found an appreciative home; we can't get over how comfortable — and how beautifully made — it is. It's got quite a few rocking miles on it already! Please, if you're ever up around our way . . . give us a call. We'd love to meet you!

Sincerely,
M. & R.

Gary,

Please forgive my late response!
Thanks to you and Austin for hosting me on a tour of your operations.
I am delighted with the barstools, and they have become a part of my cherished weekend morning tradition of sipping a good latte and searching diligently through the papers for a shred of good news. The stools are comfy!
I take solace in my visit with you and am encouraged by your company, your people, and what you do.

Best Regards,
S.

Hi,

It is wonderful. Got it yesterday. Even my builder, who built my house and is a 'good ole boy' was really impressed. He sat in the rocker and I had to ply him out. He was also impressed with the joints of the furniture.
I am able to eat at my counter for the first time.
I am so happy.
I was planning on sending an email but you beat me to it.

Thank you!
C.

Good morning Gary,

Although it would have been a pleasure to visit with you again, rest assured that Austin and Becca took very good care of me. And your blessing is prescient about rocking in peace and good health since the second beautiful rocker ends S.'s and my animated competition for the first one.

Your artistic talent is exceeded only by your kindness. Thank you for both!

All best,
D.

Hi Gary! Thanks for checking in. We have received all 4 and unboxed 2 of the 4. Both are flawless in appearance and super comfy. The other shipping crates showed no more wear than the first two, so I think they should be fine. It is that time of year when some of the outside tasks around the house preparing for winter take priority. We should get to open up the last two sometime this week.

Thanks for your dedication to craftsmanship and quality design. Have not found better in any price range!

Thanks again,
S.

Gary,

First — the barstools are amazing. The grain and curl are fantastic, the finish smooth as glass and the workmanship, as always, first-rate. Great work — many thanks. I think those stools represent the 11th and 12th pieces we have of yours, including the Œerrant" chair . . .

. . . I'm fascinated by all the work that goes on in your shop and all of the environmental and safety improvements you are constantly making. You run a pretty cutting-edge operation while managing to produce beautiful art and keep meals on a lot of family tables. That¹s pretty cool.

Best to you, Leslie and all the team.
T.

Good morning Weeks Family,

Letting you know I received my rocker and am enjoying it very much. The delivery was sooner than expected and the chair is in perfect condition. I can't wait to have people in to enjoy my new chair. It's so nice to own such a beautifully crafted item.

Warm regards,
A.

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I just broke down the box for recycling and am amazed at the construction! No wonder you have few problems with shipping!!! The storm was not as bad as predicted )(thank you God) and everything went well. It's so much work to shutter up and prepare inside and out but I went through Andrew and know what can happen.

Thanks again,
A.

Dear Mr. Weeks,

Your beautiful rocker arrived this afternoon and it was exactly as J. hoped it would be! It felt just the same as his memories of the feel and comfort of our son's Weeks' rocker. Your workmanship is exquisite. The finish has the feel of a fine silk satin. We are both so pleased and happy with our purchase. Many thank you's to you and your staff.

Sincerely,
P.

The van just left and our house now looks like a home with a real dining table and chairs and the rocker in the living room. No more card table and garden chair. We will send some photos soon. Many thanks again for your beautiful craftsmanship.

J. and D.

Dear Mr. Weeks,

I have received my rocking chair. I love it!! All I can say is WOW.

The wood is so smooth to the touch that we can't keep our hands off of it. The chair is so comfortable. I sit in it for 3–5 hours a day while teaching school to my 7 children. I must admit that there have been arguments over whose turn it is to sit in it. I love the craftsmanship as well. I was skeptical about all the positive reviews, but not a one of them is wrong. Thank you! In fact my two oldest children are trying to decide if they should use their saved money to purchase a rocking chair instead of a car. They hope you stay in business for a long time since they want you to make all their furniture when they move out. They have spent all weekend looking at the products on your website. Hope that makes your day! . . .

Sincerely,
E.

Hello,

Yes, my chair and footstool did arrive and I have admired them all weekend. It is extremely comfortable and fits me perfectly! It is the nicest rocker I have ever had the opportunity to sit in. And I like the color — from the photographs it looks like there are quite a variety of shades in the walnut. The walnut rocker on the website is a dark color while some of the email pictures were quite a bit paler with more of a yellow tint. So this one is very nice. I also like how there is almost an iridescent quality to the grain so it is quite an artistic and interesting chair to look at, as well as being so comfortable.

Thank you very much for the beautiful chair,
K.

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