[gene messer]

Since I received my first ornament in the mail recently .. I realized I better get serious about christmas carving soon ..

So I started on ornaments and this is one of my sister's pieces this year .. she's battling ovarian cancer right now and going through chemo .. But handling it very well ..and doing well ..

I know he's a bit unusual .. but I thought what the heck .. christmas is christmas and my sister loves bears ..

Taken from a Mike Shipley pattern .. I just altered it a little .. and flat planed it ..

Gene

[GaryMc]

Good looking bear Gene, I'm sure she will love it! I hope and pray everything goes well for her.
GaryMc

[Merle Rice]

Hi Gene, Gentle looking little fellow, I'm sure Your Sister will love it, not just because of its looks, but because it is from her brother. Best wishes for her recovery. Merle

[Lightningbolt]

Now that's an interesting twist that I haven't seen before... putting a bear head on a santa. I love those carvings that just make folks ask questions and I believe that this one will pull in that kind of attention. Nice job!

After looking at him for a minute I believe that I see a little of the "Grinch" look in this piece. Bah-Humbug, I still like 'em!

[Mark N. Akers]

Gene:
Great job on the Christmas Bear.

[Blake Lunsford]

I like it a lot Gene! Very nice bear and I love the expression on his face! Great work!! May God bless your sister!

Blake

[wood-whittler]

gene,


looks good i am sure your sister will be proud of him.

bart

[Kenny_S]

Ya keep shelling those adorable flat plane carvings out. I like the bear, he is cute.

[Joy]

Love that slouching posture and a very lovable face. Great job. I know it will bring a smile to your sister's face.

[tnartist05]

Great looking little bear Gene! I hope your sister keeps up the good progress.

Forrest