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Hi Gary,

The chair arrived today. It is gorgeous! Love the color and smooth sanding. Looks like it was carved out of marble but more complicated angles so refined and the way the angles catch the light or the light enhances the subtle angles. I love the details and angles and curves. So sculptural. This should be on the cover of Sports Illustrated or Fine Woodworking magazine. I love the front columns the size, tapered and sculpted column like quality of them and the way the seat fits into them, it is stunning. Can't stop touching it. I will be working on wood tripods today but I think my eyes will be on the chair.

Thank-you. It arrived in perfect condition.
L.

Hi Gary,

My rocker and foot stool arrived today. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them! The selection of wood patterns is just beautiful and perfect on both pieces . . . I am so happy!

You and your team do wonderful, quality work and the rocker and foot stool are now being enjoyed and cherished in California!

Many thanks!
C.

Hi Gary,

We received the rocker today, and we LOVE it. It's absolutely gorgeous, beautifully made, and super comfortable. We look forward to spending many years rocking in it with our daughter.

Thanks so much!
A.

Hi Gary,

I wanted to let you know that the rocker and foot stool arrived here unscathed on Tuesday afternoon.
I got home late, and didn't get a chance to unpack it until yesterday. Now that it's all unpacked and my family has had a chance to use it a bit, I want to echo all the great feedback you've gotten from your other customers.

Starting with the quality of the pieces, the craftsmanship is superb. If nothing else, having such finely made work in our home is truly a pleasure. The selection and matching of the cherry for the different elements in both pieces adds to the obvious care that was taken in the design and workmanship.

But there's more. My family's body shapes and sizes cover a wide range, from my son (6'1", 145 lbs, "This feels great on my back!"), to my wife (5'10", 1(mfph$&@) lbs, "mmm, very comfy."), to me (6'1", 275 lbs, "ahhh"), and we all love how functional and comfortable the chair is.

The rocker and foot stool will be a well-used, cherished pieces in our home for many years. Thank you.

Best regards,
R.

Hello Gary, Leslie, Austin and crew,

M. and P. received their rocker and table in good order and are VERY pleased. M. sent the attached photos. I look forward to seeing the finished products in February or March when I plan to visit my new granddaughter.

Thanks again and all the best to Gary Weeks and Company in 2012,
R.

Hi Gary, I didn't want to write until I had a chance to try out your chair — never seen one up close before. Bottom Line: I LOVE YOUR CHAIR!! I love the size and I love the feel of the wood. Wish I had two . . .

Perfectly delighted,
H.

gary,

I am enjoying the rocker, as it is validates all your claims. I waited out the return period just to be certain a wood chair could possibly provide so much support and comfort. initially, the temptation to keep it just for the beauty of the design entered my mind.

I assume that by virtue of my decision to keep the rocker, I can trash the box.

enjoyed doing business with you. my back thanks you as well.

happy new year,
G.

Gary,

J.'s rocker arrived as you said in your note. Everything was just fine. We especially enjoyed the hand and foot decoration by your young one on the carton. ;-)

I am a potter by avocation (with some woodworking thrown in). I have always been interested in the integration of form and function, aesthetic and utility, in creating pots and other things. Your chair does so exceptionally well. I can see the attention to detail in both design and execution. A beautiful, can't keep my hands off it rocking chair. Deceptively simple, perfectly executed. Nicely done!

True to your web site, the chair fit everyone in the family, ranging from a small 5'2" to a tall 6'2", whether simply rocking or holding little S. and rocking him to sleep.

We are all delighted. Thank you!

R.

Hi Gary;

K. LOVES the rocking chair. It's hard to pry him out of it! We both thank you so much, its beautiful. I'll try to text you a picture.

Happy New Year,

K.

Dear Mr. Weeks,

I love the chair! It is really a testament to the craftsmanship and pride of your artisans. Please thank them for creating such a wonderfully usable work of art.

Warmest wishes for the season,
J.

Hello Gary,

Just to let you know the side table arrived and according to the family report it is beautiful beautiful beautiful and the quality, as is the rocker, exceptional.
Gold star on the achievement chart!!
The box it was packed in was of more interest to the grandchild & dog.

Regards,
J.

Gary,

Your wonderful rocker just arrived. The most comfortable I've ever sat in plus a pleasure to look at.
I'm very pleased with it — Thank you.

Merry Christmas to you and God bless you, your family, and your friends.

C.

The honor is mine. Thank you for a beautiful piece of furniture. Please also thank Mrs. Weeks who helped me on the phone with my selection. Another big thank you for doing such wonderful work. I hope you have as much pride of accomplishment as I have pride in my (formerly your) rocker.

M.

Hi Gary,

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit as well, and also the tour of your workshop; thank you for spending a little time with us! The chair has already found its rightful place in the living room where I sit in it every morning for coffee and every evening for TV watching. Truly the most comfortable rocker I've ever sat in! Thank you again.

Blessings,
J.

Hi Gary,

Yes, everything arrived in time for the Thanksgiving break. I don't really know what to say except everything is just great. The nicely figured seats on the Rocker and the Harris stool are a special treat. People who have been over to the house and have seen the furniture are just as speechless as I am. I just can't believe how comfortable it is each time I sit in it. Most folks have never seen (and unfortunately most never will see) such well crafted furniture. Luckily for some of us, you have figured out how to make and sell these items at a price that is accessible – a remarkable value for the price. Lastly, I have to comment on the Otwell side table with shelf — I think it is a real beauty and perfectly proportioned. My wife says that "it's just perfect" (it is located on her end of the couch).

Thank you and your team for the fine furniture,
N.

Hello Everyone —

Just wanted to let my whole family know that the wonderful gift you gave me on my birthday arrived at our home yesterday. It came on a truck and was boxed as if it was the lost ark from "Raiders". Once opened, I knew why. Truly, it is now the most beautiful piece of furniture we have in our home or in Willowbrook for that matter. I've never seen such a work of art like this chair. You can tell that someone spent an awful lot of time and effort into creating such a piece. It's absolutely beautiful, and as comfortable as a leather sofa. Thank-You all very, very much. I can¹t wait to sit in it as I watch A. pace back and forth in the room to try and get the baby to sleep!

Thanks Again,
J.

I got it.

I am rocking grand babies as much as time will permit. They are getting a little older but still enjoy getting in my lap and rocking. It is so good for them and just as good for me.

Thank you very much.

Have a very Merry Christmas.

Blessings to you and your family,
L.

Thanks for the email, Gary. Very much enjoying the chair. Beautiful piece. Lovely where it sits in the most prominent spot in our house and comfortable to boot. Thanks for your very careful and precise work. I enjoy it every time I look at the chair. Haven't gotten that first ding just yet. I know it's coming, but for now it still looks like it just came from the shop.

Nap of the rug sends it North a bit, but that's OK.

The whole event inspired me to get my shop back in order. Spent most of Thanksgiving on that project. Had a great time and rediscovered all that stuff I have. I'm not fully back in business yet, but the shop is functional again. Just to prove it I finished a chair I had been neglecting for literally a couple of years.

Looking forward to coming out and visiting again.

Best,
A.

Gary

I'm so sorry I didn't get to beat you to the punch with an email . . .
The rocker arrived safe and sound and it's beautiful!!! J. just loves it!
I stopped to see it the other day and it was better than I had hoped.
J.'s wife who is 7 months pregnant found it very comfortable!!
You have been wonderful to work with and we were all so pleased to give our brother a 50th birthday gift he could cherish forever, and use daily!
Take care, and Merry Christmas to you and your family!

M.

Hi Gary. The chair made it's way up here at last. Thank you very much — it's beautiful and was well worth the wait. Already easing her back in the last part of the pregnancy.

Thanks for everything.
J.

Gary, this my latest project using curly maple. Hope you like it. The rocker does not compare to the comfort of the chairs you and Austin make.

the best
M.

Gary,

. . .
By the way, we LOVE our chairs — my husband is 6'7" and I am 5'1" and we have spent countless hours over the last 18 months rocking with our first baby boy. It still amazes me that one chair fits us both so well. I can¹t wait for a footstool to accompany it so we can spend just as much time rocking baby boy #2.

Thanks a million.
L.

Gary,

Thanks so much for your email. Baby L. finally arrived last Thursday. We are over the moon about her, and are very much enjoying rocking her to sleep in the chair, which all of our visitors remark on. We're thrilled with the investment, and look forward to using it for many years to come.

I've attached photos of R. and of my mother both enjoying the chair (and as promised, it works perfectly both for the 6'6" man and the 5'5" woman!).

Thanks again.

Best,
G.

Hi Gary,

I received the chair yesterday and it gathered lots of spectators at work! We were able to fit it in my hatchback for transit home and it's found a temporary home in the middle of our nursery until I can move a bookshelf out of the way. It is just stunning and rocks like a dream. Our little "Peach" (her name for now) and I had a nice rock and read last night before bed. I enjoyed Bela's artwork on the crate lid also, please let her know. Thank you for your work and care in providing us with such a beautiful chair!

More soon,

K.

Gary,

The rocker arrived when it was supposed to with all well, complete with Wiley Mae's art work which made the box the envy of the neighborhood. I arrived (also all well) slightly later than expected and we finally unpacked the rocker late yesterday. It is both beautiful and comfortable and has gotten a lot of rocking in not very many hours. We love it and it looks fabulous in its new home.

Thank you so much!

C.

Dear Gary — the rocker arrived not long after we spoke and I was on the phone with the shipper. It is a gift for my wife from her children. She is thrilled by it, as am I. It would be a great addition to our house even if no one ever sat in it! Just to look at it or touch it brings a smile of pleasure. I'll give you an update on the joy of sitting in it once I gain some experience.

Thanks so much!

R.

Dear Gary and Austin,

I unwrapped the chair first thing this morning and was absolutely stunned! I could not be more pleased with the craftsmanship, the design, and the comfort. The back support is just right, and everyone who has sat in it feels it must have been made for them alone. The wood is beautiful, and you captured the grain perfectly! I thank you both, and hope you will pass along my sincere thanks to everyone who contributed in creating my chair.

I am trained as an engineer and tend to favor function over form, much to the dismay of my daughters (ages 19 and 22), who are both talented artists and take the opposite view. When I first sat in the chair I was reminded of the quote from William Morris: "Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful." The Weeks rocker is a sublime combination of aesthetics and function that satisfies both conditions perfectly. I have already promised to buy each a Weeks rocker of their own when they establish their own households in a few years. (So don't go and retire any time soon, please . . .)

I am attaching a photo, and I'm sure you will agree that the rocker has found an absolutely ideal place to be treasured (and shown off!).

Thanks again,

B.

P.S. Please let Bela know how pleased I was to find her beautiful drawing atop the carton this morning. I am sending a thank you to her in the mail on Monday . . .

Delivered an hour ago. Looks great and is very comfortable. Thanks again for such a quality product.

A.I.

Ps, we enjoyed the butterfly artwork from Bela.

Hello Gary.

The chair and stool were just delivered. My wife is very pleased and they look great in our nursery. Both the stool and chair are beautiful; you are a true craftsman. The wood stock is gorgeous and the finish immaculate. Thank you, Leslie and the rest of your team for your hard work and excellent customer service.

Time permitting, I will give you more thoughts after spending more time rocking.

Until then, take care.

D.

Gary,

We received the rocking chair and accessories on Wednesday and are very happy with them. We cannot wait to use them when the baby arrives! Thank you very much.

We have a quick question about care: do you advise against the use of paste wax (e.g. Butcher's) to protect the finish?

Thanks,
A.

The rocker arrived yesterday morning and mother M. and baby B. love it. As I have said, it has been such a pleasure for me to give them something made to be beautiful and comfortable by someone I know.

Thanks —
S.

It arrived this morning and it is beautiful, full intact and undamaged — nice work

R.

How delightful of you to respond!

You may not remember, but I sent you an email months ago — before ordering the rocker — to ask if you could make the seat higher because of my bum knees. (You said you really couldn't.) Obviously, we ordered it anyhow. But I just wanted to tell you that the arms on the rocker are the perfect height to assist me and I've been able to get out of it with no problem!

And I'm having knee replacement surgery in January, so expect at least some of my recuperation may involve rocking!!

B.

Hello Gary,

The rocker just arrived and is so beautiful! I thought you'd enjoy a photo of it on our porch facing the lake. We couldn't resist "starting" it there so we could read in it on a beautiful afternoon, before it goes into the living room.

It couldn't be more lovely. And we loved the artwork from your granddaughter!! Another budding artist in the family!

Many thanks!
B. and R.

Gary --

The furniture arrived this morning, safe and sound — and looking beautiful. Plycon was careful and attentive, and I can see why you would want to use them.

We're delighted. Thanks again.

C.

Gary,

Thanks so much for checking in. It did, indeed, arrive today, in perfect condition, while we are still waiting for Miss J. You have been tremendously helpful in working around my due date.

The rocker has the elegant lines and beautiful grain/smoothness I expected. I am delighted with how comfortable it is as well. Like many others in the review section, I fell asleep yesterday afternoon while testing it out.

Sleep, of late, has not been easy to come by, so this was pretty amazing. My significant other has been amused by how excited I've been about the arrival of this chair. This made it all the more gratifying when, after I made him sit down to try it, he didn't budge for almost an hour. He has a bad back, and really enjoyed the fit of the rocker. You have a new convert. He was also extremely impressed with the workmanship and agrees that this is the loveliest piece of furniture we own.

Have a great rest of the summer and I'm sure we'll be back for a matching rocker before too long, perhaps if/when number two is coming along.

S.

Gary,

We received the rocker yesterday, the same day we brought our baby boy home from the hospital — perfect timing! The rocker is absolutely beautiful and our little one has already enjoyed a number of rocking sessions in it — he's a fan too!

Thank you again for getting the rocker to us early, and of course, for the amazing craftsmanship that went into building it! It will be treasured in our family for years to come.

Blessings to you and your family,
M.G.

Gary,

We Love the rocker and footstool. It is beautiful, and so comfortable. Perfect for reading, or just relaxing.
When I was a young boy, my grandmother had a favorite rocking chair, and I admired it so. Now I have mine!
Yes, we are enjoying it, and will for many years to come.

Thank you all your hard work in furniture making. We will be back!

Best regards,
S. & M.L.

Hi Gary,

The rocker arrived today! We absolutely love it. My wife says it is so comfortable and it looks fantastic in the baby room. Thank you so much for all your hard work.

Thanks so much!
B.S.

I received the shipment. The chair, etc., are beautiful; works of art. Thank you very much.

V.

Hello Gary Weeks & Company

This past weekend I became the proud owner of a Weeks Rocker — it was a 50th birthday gift from my girlfriend L.!

It is a beautiful and comfortable chair and you should know that I will enjoy every minute in it.

D.

Gary,

Every morning I sit in my rocker and rock gently as I start my day with a cup of coffee. It is so very beautiful, and everyone who comes in our home winds up sitting there and going into a kind of trance.

I'm sorry I haven't written sooner to thank you for creating it for our home, but I wanted to get some photographs taken of it to show you the space it occupies in our lives.

I love not only how it looks, how it feels to sit in it and lean my head back, but also the touch of it under my palms. The wood is silky and luscious to the touch and the motion takes me back to a very old place I don't even consciously remember.

It is my favorite piece of furniture in the whole house; thank you for sharing your art with us. I can tell it was made with love.

Peace,
R.

Hi Gary, Just wanted to let you know that the rocker arrived in perfect shape, was a complete surprise, and Rick says he "really, really likes it." Thanks for all your help, for making such a wonderful product, and for working with us to make it a surprise. I would recommend your business to everyone. Thanks again,

D.

Hi Gary

My husband bought a beautiful mesquite rocker from you — I'll have to look on the bottom to remember when. We have enjoyed it in our living room and it is indeed comfortable as well as a thing of beauty. We still marvel at the mesquite, very precious.

Sincerely,
M.

Dear Gary,

D. has had his 50th birthday rocking chair for almost a year now and I can tell you that if he is home and sitting down, it is likely that he is sitting in his rocker. He is so pleased to have it. The chair sits in our living room, near the wood stove, in front of the windows looking over our back yard. The chair is comfortable enough that he can sit for hours working (he's a computer scientist and sometimes works at home) and it is roomy enough that he and his laptop fit nicely. Thank you so much for working with me to give him something that he really enjoys and cherishes.

Best,
S.

P.S. He was delighted with the surreptitious carved lizard.

Gary: I've been meaning to send a note. Yes, it's here and arrived in perfect condition! I've rocked in it, napped in it and even played my ukelele in it. Comfortable and beautiful!! I'm looking forward to many years of enjoyment. Thanks for your craftsmanship!

L.

Hi Gary,

Your masterpiece arrived this morning and is most comfortable and looks great!

Thnx,
B.

Gary —

The rocker arrived yesterday, and it is beautiful . . .

My wife is so pleased, she would now like a Harris stool to go with it in cherry. Would you place an order for us? . . .

Thanks,
D.

Hi Gary,

We received the stools, and rocker last night.

Everything was perfect, and we are extremely impressed with your workmanship and design.

Thank you for all your attention, and follow up.

We hope to order again in the future.

Best Regards,
E.

Gary,

I received the rocker in good condition about noon. It looks mighty fine! I hope it lasts as long as the last one (>30 years). One question, the felt on the rockers, how long will it last on a tile floor? When it wears out what should I do?

Thanks again,
R.

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