" Waltzing To Heaven's Gate"

[tnartist05]

This old fiddler lost his wife on a cold and snowy night. Ever since then he sits in the kitchen every night playing his fiddler for his wife. I wrote a new song for you honey as he slid his fiddle to his chin. Im Waltzing to Heavens Gates to see you near the streets of gold,cause I love you so.

The sunflowers we planted are grown so tall.I can see them from the kitchen window as I come down the hall. Your stove is like you left it which is so nice from the smell of the boxes of spice.Your churn is sitting in the corner where you use make our butter on thoses cold winter nights,as I played my fiddler by the lamp light.
Yes I will join you soon my dear,Waltzing To Heaven's Gate,I wont be late. To see you and us at peace with our love on those golden streets.


This carving is 8. 3/4 X 14. 3/4 in a old bass wood disc. Painted with acrylics.


Your thoughts or comments are always welcome.


Thanks,Forrest

[mpounders]

Man, I really like this carving! And the painting and colors are perfect. I thought you only did small carvings! Your story sure tugs at my heart,too.

[Eddy-Smiles]

Forrest you "Old Coot!" You sure you ain't kin to Hank Williams Sr. That sure sounds like something that would roll off of his guitar! I can just see myself glued to the kitchen radio listenin' to old Hank sing that on WWVA! You're quite the lyricist!

And the carvin' ain't bad either! Really nice work..beautiful paint job!

[Magicman]

Forrest A grand story and a super carving. I really enjoyed looking at it
Larry

[Hooked on Carving]

Excellent work!! I can't imagine how you got it on a basswood disc with all that circular grain to contend with. Beautiful paint job!!!!

[Claude]

Great carving and story, Forrest!
Claude

[Bob K.]

Excellent job! I love the artistic paint job!

[tnartist05]

Mike,I've carved a few items over 3 ft tall and some 1/8 inch. Just fun trying and Im glad my Ark.friend you liked this old fiddler. Plus I thank you for your neat thoughts here.

Forrest

[Jim OH]

A wonderful story and a great carving, I think the combination has made this an outstanding piece. It has to be one of my favorites! Thank you, my friend for sharing it.
Jim OH

[tnartist05]

lyricist? Eddy,was you saying my ole hound had ear-lice? He use too but I dipped him in butter and the flys licked him dry along with the lice.I thank you my ole friend fur your input and out put,speaking of which,need to run to the out house!!!! Thkssssssssssssssssssssssss Forrest