Author Archives: Arlene Pretty

About Arlene Pretty

I am married and live in Langley, BC, Canada. I am a retired Fire Service Dispatcher and I am presently work part-time for a Retail Drug Store Chain in Canada. In my spare time I enjoy motorcycle touring and have been across Canada and through a lot of the US on my bike. I also enjoy cruising in the winter. I am also an avid genealogist spending most of my time working on our tree and helping friends build theirs. I became a grandmother 11 months ago and love every minute I get to spend with my grandson.

Spinning Tools

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Arlene Pretty

Ed Pretty’s tools are Canadian made in Langley, BC. He is a very skilled woodturner and has ventured into the world of Spinning Tools. There is more to come and we will be updating our new website as they become … Continue reading →

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Lee Valley Tools

Posted on August 11, 2019 by Arlene Pretty

Quite some time ago, Ed started instructing for Lee Valley tools in Coquitlam. He isn’t there all the time thankfully, he is after all retired. šŸ™‚ He usually has a few classes every term. There is a 2 day beginner … Continue reading →

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The Roundhouse

Posted on August 7, 2019 by Arlene Pretty

Well, as I promised earlier, I would be posting about what Ed’s been up to that has kept him too busy to being doing his own posts. Well they may not be in any specific order, but you’ll be up … Continue reading →

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Back in the saddle

Posted on August 2, 2019 by Arlene Pretty

Arlene here, Ed’s wife, for those of you that don’t know me. It’s been awhile since Ed has had the time to write. Not that he has forgotten about his followers and readers, but he has been awfully busy. That’s … Continue reading →

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