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Gary,

The chair arrived yesterday in perfect condition. I have been sitting in it as often as possible since that time. It is everything I thought it would be.

In December of last year, I injured my back caring for my 91 year old mother. I have been trying to rehabilitate my back since returning home in late January. Sitting in your chair feels so good to my back. Thank you.

S.

Hi,

Yes, We received the chair and stool yesterday after a bit of tag with the delivery guy. It is in great shape. I would have responded sooner, but my wife is back in Texas this week and I felt obligated to break it in for both of us and didn't wake up til' just now. :)

Thanks again,
K. and T.

Gary & Company

We can't thank you enough for the fine dining set. It is beautiful and fits the room a lot better than our old set.

I can remember about ten years ago stopping by your place to see your rocking chairs. They were nice looking and comfortable but I have sat in a lot of comfortable rocking chairs, I guess because they adjust to just the right angle by rocking them. What has stuck in my mind all these years is sitting in one of your dining chairs. I think they are one of the most beautiful chairs ever created and absolutely the most comfortable. No matter how we tried to get it out of our minds it kept coming back and we would find ourselves looking at your catalog again or sneaking a peek at your website.

I hope everyone there goes home each day with a great deal of pride in the work they have done. I know we will be enjoying this dining set for the rest of our lives and truly appreciate the talented hands that made it.

Thank you very much,
D. and D.

Dear Gary,

Thank you! Your chairs were delivered yesterday to my parents (with great care, I'm told), and as you can see in the picture, they were very well received. :) As my Mom's subject implies, these chairs have found a permanent home. :)

My parents insist that despite their being made for outdoor use, that these chairs are simply too beautiful to consider having outside. Both of my parents are amazed at both the design and the comfort.

We'll be joining them in Ohio over the weekend, and look forward to seeing these up close (and perhaps even stealing a few minutes in one). :)

Thanks again for everything . . . all of your correspondence and help with the purchase, and of course, the quality of your product!

With gratitude,
J.

Gary,

The chair arrived yesterday. IT IS BEAUTIFUL! And COMFORTABLE!

The delivery guy was very nice and the box was in good condition. The box also came with a beautiful art work on the outside cover. Please thank Bela for us. I enclosed a photo of the art below.

We are very pleased, Thank you.
B.

The furniture arrived on Thursday as they promised.

That was a hefty packaging job on your part. The chair looks beautiful (as do the stool and table, too). I've sat in it the past two days and find myself sighing as I relax. And even my dog loves sitting on my lap when I'm in the chair (although he loves sitting on my lap wherever I'm sitting).

Thanks for your craftsmanship and attention.
R.

The rocking chair and footstool arrived this afternoon just as I was making a cup of tea, so naturally I unpacked the chair (yielding me enough bubble wrap to last the rest of my life!) and enjoyed my tea while I sat in it.

I am 5'10" tall, and the chair fits perfectly, just as your website said it would. The only smoother finish I have ever felt is a new baby's bottom . . . I am looking forward to many years of reading, resting and rocking in the chair, and I thank you for the craftsmanship that it encompasses. It was worth the wait and all the saving up for this treat! . . .

With thanks and best wishes —
A.

gary, the rocker has arrived. it is awesome. thank you.

C.

Really beautiful piece of craftsmanship and very comfortable rocks effortlessly. How many hours to build that chair ?

Regards
H.

Some people think I am off my rocker. Now I can ask them, "which one"?

The Curley maple and the cherry look great as a pair. Dorothy loves them both. They are the focal point of the house.

Work of art is an understatement. They are beautiful.

Thank you all,
G.

Gary,

Allison and Michael received the rocker, unpacked it yesterday, are thrilled and appear to be vying for "practice sitting" hours in preparation for rocking their newborn in September.

Thank you so much for (1) creating this piece of art and (2) taking great care to make sure it arrived in Chicago safely.

D.

Gary -— The chairs arrived yesterday. They look and sit great.

Thanks!
M.

Hi Gary,

Yes, we received the items last Saturday morning. The table and stool are the perfect addition to the lovely rocking chair.
Thanks so much.

Sincerely,
R.

Gary,

The chair was delivered this morning. It is a masterpiece! Your craftsmanship is superb.

D.

It is beautiful and comfortable to set and hold my grandson. Thank you so much.

Have a Good Day!!!
R.

Gary,

We did receive the furniture and are very happy. The workmanship and quality are superb and it fits very well with the rest of what we have in the house.
Congratulations on your daughters marriage.

J.

Chair arrived in perfect condition. Seems like a work of art as much as a chair. Seems like a living thing.

We'll take some time to feel each other out, but I think this the beginning of a long, lovely partnership.

Thanks to one and all, Gary.
S.

Hi Gary,

We love the chairs. They arrived safe and sound and everyone admires them. Solid too which is great with a nine and an eleven year old.

Thanks
J.

Gary,

I received the rocker this morning and it is beautiful and comfortable! Wonderful craftsmanship. I look forward to many years of enjoyment.

J.

Hi Gary,

Actually, I'm sitting in my rocker with feet propped up on my new stool as I write this note. It's beautiful!

Thanks for doing what you do. If all your customers derive as much pleasure from your work as I do, you've made the world a better place.

L.

Gary,

My rocking chair arrived in perfect condition yesterday and is absolutely GORGEOUS!!! Thank you so much for your great work! It was immediately comfortable to sit in, and looks fantastic in our home. It is sure to serve me well during the extended rocking days I have ahead of me . . .

K.

Hi Gary,

Yes, we received the rocker and it is beautiful

Thanks so much,
C.

Gary,

The pleasure was ours! You are such an amazing customer advocate, a trait sorely lacking in most businesses today where the push to make profits is paramount. In addition, you build a quality product that really shows the details of your craftsmanship, and the end result is so comfortable!! I am a very happy client! So, thank YOU!!!

Brgds,
L.

Dear Gary,

What a lovely experience. First, the discovery of your website nearly 10 years ago. Obviously your company is more that just a "business". Your philosophy, creativity, and integrity certainly caught my attention. Seeing your rocker was love at first sight. Since that time I have visited your site often and yearned to own one of your rocking chairs.

Well, special events call for treasured gifts. For my 50th birthday my husband surprised me with my dream rocker. I was thrilled! In this day oandage, where it seems like time passes too quickly, emphasis is placed on technology, quality is sacrificed for mass production and revenue, and the individual gets lost in the crowd — it is so refreshing to know that Gary Weeks and Company exists!! You take every day items and make them extraordinary to enhance our lives and bring us joy. Rocking is therapeutic, grounding, nostalgic, and nurturing — the world would be a better place if everyone owned a Gary Weeks Rocking Chair.

The principles of simplicity and honesty are evident in your designs. I appreciate the time and care you and your craftsmen/ women (and children – the precious butterfly drawing on the crate) put into creating each detail. Just sitting in my rocker makes me feel connected to all the wonderful people who put their energy into it. I am deeply touched and grateful to own such a functional work of art. You ARE truthful — "most beautiful, most comfortable", indeed YES! I respect your family and workers for what you do and how you do it. Thank you for making a positive difference in our lives.

Take Care,
C. and B.

Gary,

The rocker arrived on time and in perfect shape. I am rockin' as I write!

We did a lot of research before we decided on "the rocker" that would work. We were looking for something functional and attractive. We spend a lot of time on the Oregon coast in the summers. Over the last 10 years, I have ogled the Myrtle wood rockers that various woodworkers have created on the coast. About a month before we decided on the Weeks rocker, my wife and I made a trip to the Oregon coast with the express purpose of buying a Myrtle wood rocker. We stopped at several shops and I "rocked" several chairs. The chairs varied in price from $2500–$5000 but, they all had one thing in common. They ALL had floating back staves and they all felt strange to rock, as with each rock the staves would flex. It felt weird, almost like the staves were going to break. A rocker should provide comfort while rocking, not anxiety.

I have sciatic problems and the Weeks rocker provides support and comfort to my back. I am also able to spend hours in front of the TV or reading in comfort while rockin'.

I worked for 7 years at a firm that made wood working machinery and I feel that I can recognize quality wood working. The Weeks rocker is an excellent example of superior American Craftsmanship.

I am proud to own a Weeks Rocker.

B.

Hello Gary,

The rocking chair arrived a little while ago. It is very beautiful. It is very comfortable. It will become a treasure for sure and is intended to accompany me to whatever . . .

Thanks for your fine work,
M.

Gary,

Thanks for the note. The furniture arrived last Thursday. I met Joseph (he is an exceptional employee and speaks well for your company) and we put all the furniture in my house and I've been out of town since Thursday.

I'm pleased with your work and the outcome. I'm glad I happened upon your web site and chose to have you build this furniture.

I need to level my elliptical table (the floor is slightly uneven.) And, I'm missing four of the chair leg pads (the inset holes are there, but the pads are missing.)

I'll send photographs to you in a few days so you can show off your work. You can always use me as a reference Customer.

L.

Dear Gary,

Yesterday, in our short conversation, I mentioned the very positive effect your Rocking Chair video had on my final selection of Weeks Rockers. I had been all over the net, and could have sprung for a much higher ticket chair had their qualities been sufficiently important. I read all the pitches, and lusted after one or the other quite a few times before reaching your site, and carefully considering all that you present in your brochure, website, blog and video.

. . .

Your video presentation was thorough and most informative, but concise, and it never felt rushed or high pressure in any way. You have a thoughtful, measured style, and a way with the perfect words for the situation. I have since read your web materials more closely and see that style is similarly represented in your written products. The things you publish are easy to read and most educational, without being verbose or stilted. I am particularly impressed that you give your co-workers, suppliers, and even counterparts much credit. Your discussion about Mr. Sam Maloof was enlightening and most complimentary. It appears to me that you have given as much or more thought into the development of a fine rocker as anybody.

. . .

Now, I have yet to even see a Weeks piece in person, but I know that I will be very satisfied. The composition of your family-based, All-American company, and the thoughtful selection of woods, and proud craftsmanship, will surely result in furniture that we will treasure and be proud to pass on.

. . .

I am not given to pumping sunshine, and I am indeed no valued critic, but your presentations made a lot of difference in my selection. I am convinced that I'm buying the best value rockers available. I hope you put your brand on the items somewhere. I am grateful that you have taken the time to chat with me about my concerns and special requests. It means a lot to me to "know" the people that create the things that are important. I can't wait to add them to our little castle.

My only regret is that I am unable to visit your shop and meet you personally.

Wishing you and your staff a healthy and prosperous future.

Most Respectfully,
J.

Gary: We just love the counter stools you made for us. We get asked about them all the time. Thanks again!

S. and J.

I recieved my rocker and I love it!!! I have to sit on a firm chair because of my back, and have been sitting on a kitchen chair for a while.

I can't tell you how many chairs I have tried that weren't supportive enough.

It is so wonderful to have a chair that is so comfortable and supportive that I can sit and relax in! It is a beautiful piece of furniture, a work of art.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
M.

its here.
its superb.
ty

S.

Gary,

Your gorgeous bar stools arrived on Saturday. We love them. And they are so comfortable. Here is a picture.

All the best, many thanks —

S.

Yes the chair was delivered on Wednesday. Chair is great although little bit more straight up position than what I am used to in Finnish rocking chairs. The finish is beautiful! I do appreciate all the work that is put into the chair.

Delivery company on the other hand was not that great. I was never contacted about the delivery time in advance. I got a call from the truck driver around 10am on Wednesday morning when he was trying to do the delivery and nobody was home. When I got home at noon I got the number of local company from the original shipper and they told me to deliver it again by 5pm. But it did not happen until 8pm. And again I was never contacted about the delay.

Thanks for the great piece of furniture you've made!
A.

Wonderful rocker Gary! I spent my life as a potter in Stowe Vermont and I am very critical about hand crafted anything — You are the best I've ever come across and I thank you.

J.

Well, the chair arrived yesterday. It is about as perfect as I could imagine. I rocked for hours yesterday feeling the silkiness of the wood in absolute awe of your magnificent artistry. In fact now my husband wants one and he isn't even a rocker! I am also contemplating getting the Otwell table in cherry and maybe the shorter Berry barstool stool as that might be great for playing my cello. Do you think it would be good for that? I need to sit forward to play. I love the simplicity of the chair. Maybe it comes in mesquite!! Watch out I might become a regular!!

Love, love , love your work!!!!!!!!

Happy that you and yours enjoy mine too . . . talk to you soon.

best,
I.

Hi Gary,

I wanted to let you know that I received my rocker this morning, and I just love it. It is not only a beautiful work of craftsmanship, but a work of art, in my humble opinion. And it is so comfortable.

Regards,
J.

Gary,

Yes, we received the bar stools last Thursday and we absolutely love them!! I have been intending to send you an email, but have been so busy for the past week, this is the first time I have even turned-on my computer at home.

The bar stools are gorgeous. I love looking at them and running my hands over them. The smoothness and workmanship is superb, and the cherry wood is beautiful. One of my sisters was over at my house last Saturday and she was just enthralled with them. My husband and I have always in the past sat at our dinner table to eat all meals, but now we only want to sit in the bar stools at our kitchen island. We love them and they will always be very special to us.

Thank you so much. We are very satisfied customers!

N.

I love my new rocking chair . . . it is beautiful, and arrived in perfect condition. Although I do find it comfortable, I am interested in buying a cushion for it, as I would like a little padding, and would like to sit a little higher. Is there a particular cushion you have found works well and you would recommend for your rocker?

Thank you —
L.

Apologies for not getting back to you sooner. I was unexpectedly called out of town, but someone was here to receive the shipment. My husband unpacked the crate on Saturday and reports that the rocker and table look fantastic! Thanks very much and we look forward to rocking for many years to come.

C.

Hi Gary:

The chair and table arrived in perfect shape as promised, we couldn't be more pleased. I never thought it would be possible for one chair to please two people at the same time, my wife enjoys sitting in it and I enjoy just looking at it. It is an exquisite piece of furniture and you described it to a T. This will be cherished for many years to come. Thank you so much.

Best regards
J.

Gary,

We received the rocker; it is beautiful and wonderful to sit in! We love it!

Thank you!
P.

A truck showed up at sunset. No damage.

The rocker and stool are works of art. Comfort is superb. Placement of wood grain is like the grain was painted on. We could not be happier. D. was speechless when she saw it (tears). I feel like a guy who just caught a 10 pound trout. Thank you all . . .

Your bold confidence is now modesty in comparison to your rocker. Well done.

Greatest appreciation,
G.

Hi Gary,

The rocker arrived in perfect condition. It is gorgeous, a real work of art. After we unboxed it, we spent a lot of time just looking at it and touching it. Fits me perfectly, no pressure points on my back. It was also interesting for me to see how L. truly "gets it" regarding the chair's design and quality, as she pointed out all the fine details most people would not notice. I believe you have achieved perfection with this rocker, I wouldn't change anything. Except for maybe offering the mesquite for the same price as walnut ;)

Regards,
K.

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.

Gary,

Your timing is excellent.

They contacted me Monday and delivered yesterday around 5 PM. The dispatch person was very courteous and professional. They gave me a small delivery window, 4–7 PM, and they arrived when they said.

The chairs are in perfect shape.

They are now around our dining room table. They look very nice.

We are very pleased. Thank you for the chairs. And thank you for the trouble-free experience buying them.

All the best to you and your team.

Your happy customer,
M.

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.

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