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Old 02-15-2008, 04:56 PM
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Default Starting Santa early this year.
I did this Roughout a few months ago and thought I would finish it. He is 3x2" and Basswood. Merle
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Old 02-15-2008, 06:27 PM
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Nice one Merle
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Old 02-15-2008, 06:33 PM
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Ho Ho Ho Merle, lotta detail jammed into asmall carving, well done, it's never to early to start those guys.
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Old 02-15-2008, 09:34 PM
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Merle .. a 10.0 on this little Santa .. he's got a happy expression thats right in line for this coming year ..

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Old 02-16-2008, 08:41 PM
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Very good,I like the face.
Good job on eyes and cheeks.

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Old 02-16-2008, 09:14 PM
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The face contrasts nicely with the hair and beard Merle.

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Merle, he is lovely......it's never to early to start santa. Some of us never quit. Real nice piece. Keep going and you will have a tree full by December.
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Start "stacking 'em up!" the ornament swap is just around the corner lol
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Old 02-17-2008, 09:38 AM
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It sounds like a really early preparation for Christmas but is understandable. Hana would love to keep the Christmas tree all year round.... your Santa is beautiful and would look great on it
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Great Santa Merle!!! Forrest
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