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Old 11-29-2010, 10:07 AM
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Depending on your sense of timing (or maybe that's MY sense of timing), this is either an early Chrsitmas present or a late birthday present for my wife. Basswood (two pieces, to shift grain orientation) with acrylics and glass eyes. He's about 5' tall, and even got a "hoof" painted at the bottom!

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Old 11-29-2010, 10:42 AM
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Unique idea, and very well done. Merle
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Old 11-29-2010, 11:13 AM
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Hi Merle,

Thanks! To be honest, I saw something similar (but without the eyes, and more of a cartoon look) at the Brevard Zoo in Florida when I was there last Spring. My wife loved the idea, so...

I appreciate your looking, and comments.

Mark
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Old 11-29-2010, 11:58 AM
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Very nice Mark, Hope your wife doesn't mind all of the attention when she is walking with it.

I like it, Tom
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Thanks Tom. We were about to take it out for a shakedown hike yesterday but ended up with a change in plans.

Mark
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Nice job on the giraffe! I did a cane with a giraffe handle a few years ago and the lady is still getting compliments on it. They are rather unusual... the animal as well as the cane. Mine can be seen on my website <www.cedarstump.us> under woodcarvings, then canes.

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Hey Mark .. really a nice and original WS

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Old 11-30-2010, 07:48 AM
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Thanks Denny. I did check out your website. You've sure got some beautiful carving on it!

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Hey Gene,

Thanks for checking this out. I appreciate you're looking and taking time to leave a comments!

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