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Old 05-31-2008, 09:40 AM
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Default Hillybilly Sams Squirrel Hunting Cousin, Ruffus.

Had to get a Buddy for Sam and felt Ruffus filled the bill. 6.5"x3.00", Basswood,BLO,ACRYLIC PAINT,WATCO DARK WAX, and Feed n WAX. Merle
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Old 05-31-2008, 09:42 AM
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Sorry no pictures. Merle
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Old 05-31-2008, 11:47 AM
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Way to go Merle, I like old Rufus, in fact he's one of the first ones I did. The big attraction for me was NO EYES to worry about.
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Old 05-31-2008, 12:12 PM
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now that carving will put a little giggle in your day....good carving .
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Hi Cliff and Jim, Yah Cliff, No Eyes. Yes Jim he is beside Hillybilly Sam and they do put a on your Face when you walk by. Thanks for the Comments Guys, I appreciate it. Merle
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Yeper, a little laugh for sure. Cute one Merle. I like it.
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Nice job reminds me of Yosimite Sam cartoon
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Good looking Rufus and he will be a good friend to old Sam! Nice job Merle!

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Old 05-31-2008, 10:22 PM
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Hey Merle .. no matter how many times I see the little hillbillies carved .. I love all of them ... and yours is no exception ..

you did a great job ole friend ..

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Nice work Merle, I got a couple of them I carved way back but they don't look nearly as good as yours! Thanks for nice comments on Cliff's challange piece!
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