Thanks for the kind words everyone - I appreciate it!
Back in the beginning of April I roughed out 5 vases out of this chunk of curly maple. I did what I could to make each shape totally different than the previous one. This particular shape was chosen as 'the best' by my wife Colleen. I won't argue the point but I like another one that I hope to be able to finish next week. It is very close to the southwest style vase/hf that you turned Vaughn - if you remember the photos I sent you. Still can not find anything that I like more than that southwestern style!
Thanks again everyone! Hope to have another vase finished for posting in a few days!