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Old 12-15-2006, 09:08 PM
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Default ...had to get in on this Santa thing...

...figured I'd try creating one of Mark Gargac's santas...ran in to some very soft wood, but not a bad first attempt...
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Old 12-15-2006, 09:29 PM
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Looks good to me, Tony!

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Old 12-15-2006, 10:20 PM
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Looks good to me.

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Old 12-15-2006, 10:25 PM
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The blending of your colors is very appealing and authenic. Very nice!
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Old 12-15-2006, 11:29 PM
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Tony,

Nice job, I'm working on one too, in between work / holiday errands / sons wedding on 30th., but it will get done. Bill
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Old 12-16-2006, 01:33 AM
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nice carving tony

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Old 12-16-2006, 04:46 AM
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Tony:
Very nice job on the Santa,great paint job also.
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Old 12-16-2006, 08:30 AM
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What do you mean "not bad" Tony? It's good! Very nice. I did one too. but plan to photo it beside the first Santa that I did 13 months ago...Thanks for sharin. Tom H
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Excellent Tony !

You guys have to be making Mark proud ,

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I like it Tony! Looks really great!

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