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Old 06-19-2007, 08:46 PM
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This guy is one of my long bearded ornaments. I do two styles, short and long. I had started him last year and liked his face enough to decide to keep him. Unfortunately, because I was now carving him for me, he had to be put aside so I could get some other carvings done for other people. I finally got some time to finish him up, all but the painting....probably paint him at the same time the Santa ornament gets painted.
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oops...another malfunction of my techie no how

I hit submit before uploading the pics and now it won't let me ad them afterward. Will try again in the next post. sorry
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here we go again... I think I got it this time...
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Susieq....face and beard work are outstanding on your ornament....it prompted me to look at your gallery. Your santas are wonderful! Please show us when it's painted...Bonnie
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Susie ------- aarrghhhhhhhhh
I'm so jealous of the way you carve
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Ohhhh! I need so much more practice!!!!! Keep on inspiring us.
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Thank you...... They are never quite as nice as I had hoped for but that always keeps me motivated to try harder.
Nancy, you have no cause to be jealous of anyone, your pieces, your beards are the envy of all who see them. You inspire me!
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I forgot to say that this piece is tupelo......
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Beautiful job on the beard .... I like the way you let it flow over the face ...

excellant job all around ..

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Thank you Gene....
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Old 06-20-2007, 08:57 AM
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Susieq....."Never as nice as you hoped for"? Come on! Who are you trying to kid. Anyone doing such great work probably does a backflip each time they finish one that nice! Fess up now....cause that is one terrific piece!!

I've been to your website a number of times trying to get an idea of your pricing but nothing is ever for sale! How about a hint?

Again, beautiful work.
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