this christmas swap

[laine]

okay - grrrrr

I am sitting here drooling and being very envious - I thought I was too much a a new carver to ever be able to participate, but just seeing what some wrote certainly gives encouragement - "we love the ones from beginners as well as experienced carvers" , "I'm not too far from from beginner but I think every carver knows that what we lack in skill we make up for in heart

and someone actually called me as asked if I would make them a newel post finial - imagine -me -

so where do I sign up for next year - and I'll have a whole year to practice and produce - lol

[Ron Davidson]

Just stay tuned to this station about same time same place maybe a tad bit earlier. You may even still have time this year.

[MelNM]

Hi Ho Sliver is the one who organizes the Christmas Ornament Swaps. I have done it before and its worth it, I received some really nice carvings.
Mel

[JJireh]

You can PM Hi Ho Silver to request to be reminded for next year's list. Also be looking around Sept. for the post.

[jharris]

laine,
I'd say check and see if you can do this year. I'm a newby (only carving since April) and jumped in wondering what I got myself into when I got the names, but it's been fun. I hope to have all mine carved this weekend and then painted and ready to mail next weekend. For myself one more would just give me more practice and I wouldn't mind doing it. I have seen some improvement in my carving doing this.

Jim

[Hi_Ho_Sliver]

Well, its a bit late for this year...lists are made up and sent, in fact ornaments many have already been mailed.....but keep an eye open next year. No one knows what the future holds....I may turn this over to some other brave soul lol......been doing this now I think about 5 years. I should say my wife and I ...she types up the list .

[Keoma]

Hi Ho you and your wife rock! I am so happy that you guys took the time to do it for us If you ever need help in the future, I would be for sure glad to help out!
Off to the P.O.!

[GaDoug]

Keoma is right! 3 Cheers for HiHo!

[cseymour]

Hi All,
I second the 3 cheers for Hi Ho.

Also Jim, I am a new carver as well. I did sign up for the swap and am busily working on my ornaments as I receive inspiration daily (almost) in the mail.

It is a blast.

All the best.

Chris