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Old 11-17-2008, 05:54 PM
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Just finished this turtle it was a winner. Turtle carved in Basswood, grass copper, sand sifted kitty litter. This is my first attempt to post pictures I chose Animals & Birds because I generaly carve birds if this posts I will try to post A min.Bald Eagle.
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Old 11-17-2008, 06:49 PM
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Wow, this is great, you sure found your niche.
Thanks for sharring
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Old 11-17-2008, 08:16 PM
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wow what a great turtle i like it that is mighty fine work well earned blue ribbon congrats
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good turtle and congrats on the blue ribbon


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Hi Gordo,

I seethe turtle but where is your carving? LOL! You did a great job. It looks very lifelike.
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Very nice, Gordo! Well done.

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Old 11-17-2008, 11:00 PM
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Gordo, good for you, I don't think I've seen a better lookin turtle anywhere.
Great choice of colors and wonderful paint job.
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WOW!!!!!!!!

And I mean WOW!!!!!!!

I'm speechless......

Size? paint used?

Oh yeah did I say WOW!!!!!!
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Old 11-18-2008, 07:52 AM
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Beautiful work...just beautiful. Boy, that's beautiful ... really beautiful... Beautiful.
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Hi Gordo,

Great job with this piece - it's so lifelike it's just amazing! Congratulations on the blue ribbon - it's well deserved. I'm looking forward to seeing that bald eagle!

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