Missing Birds of Prey Seminars

torpidhummer · #1 05-17-2008, 08:22 PM

Having both of my wings mended at the shoulders this Spring, has caused me miss a great seminar (red-taliled hawk with Falconer this month. I also got a flyer from Floyd Scholz,annoucing his summer seminars in Vermont. I have been following these two great birds of prey carvers for the last five years. I'm hoping my doctor at the VA Hospital gives me a clearance to start carving again; I might be able to convince my wife that we should go visit our daughter and our new grandaugther in Rhode Island and I could just slip away to Vermont and Floyd's August seminar. Come folks help me think of a good reason why I SHOULD the August seminar.

By the way Floyd Scholz's seminars are as follows.
June 15-21,2008
Introduction to Bird Carving,Miniature Bald Eagle sitting on a rock
Juy 13-23 2008
Lifesize American Kestrel
August 10-23 2008
Lifesize Merlin
Contact: www.VermontRaptorAccademy.com

Hey guys I'm not pandering(new word I learned by listening to Hillary & Obama beat each other to the ground), just thought some lucky person can attend. All I got to do is convince my wife of a NICE yeaaaa, way to spend my stimulus check that hasn't arrived,oh well I can dream can't I.
Oscar

Jim-Iowa · #2 05-17-2008, 09:58 PM

Man if visiting the daughter and Grand child don't work I can't imagine what would??
I spent 20 yrs trying to talk my wife into moving to the Ozarks.
Almost had it done till a grandaughter came along! It ain't going to happen, that grandchild is 16 and 3 more have come along since.

AlArchie · #3 05-18-2008, 08:24 AM

Oscar, I know first hand the discomfort of the shoulder surgery, but BOTH at one time???? I had mine done over a two year period, and it put me in "stop that carving business" for almost 6 months after each.

When you get on the mend, be sure to follow the doc's and the therapists advice on excercising those wings. It's a pain (literally) but if you don't work 'em, they will stiffen and not return to full use.

Al

falconer · #4 05-18-2008, 10:47 AM

Oscar, don't worry about the seminars right now, just get better physically you already have a seat in the seminar of your choice next year. Been working on my schedule for next year and I think I have a Kestrel and a Merlin planned as well. Floyd and I go way back and are the best of friends. He's the one who convinced me to go full time and he's my go to guy if I have a question. He's often said that I'm just the west coast office of the raptor adademy. Just think about getting healthy and we'll talk soon. Semper Fi!!

JIM QUILICI · #5 05-18-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by falconer

Oscar, don't worry about the seminars right now, just get better physically you already have a seat in the seminar of your choice next year. He's the one who convinced me to go full time and he's my go to guy if I have a question. He's often said that I'm just the west coast office of the raptor adademy. Just think about getting healthy and we'll talk soon. Semper Fi!!

I cannot believe that your that your not the best west of the mississippi or even farther. the only ones ( birds) that I have seen that is just as good as yours is the .......real live birds.
Jim

jaguar1712 · #6 05-20-2008, 12:10 PM

I just have to say, I went to his seminar at Ward 08, "Raptor Dynamics", Scholz is amazing. His feathers look so incredible- splits, waves...

He's also quite well-off, for an artist especially. Someone told me one of his carvings sold for thirty thousand. One carving.

falconer · #7 05-20-2008, 03:06 PM

Actually. He recieved $200,000 for a flying Bald Eagle commission he did for a pro football player in New York. How do I know this? I saw the check! your right his work is amazing, and $30,000 is a drop in the bucket.

Welcome to Sierra Creek Studios

jaguar1712 · #8 05-20-2008, 05:48 PM

$200,000!!! that's six figures!
thats like, more than most people get in a year.

falconer · #9 05-21-2008, 03:20 PM

Well, it also took him 2 years to complete the eagle.

Welcome to Sierra Creek Studios

chuckt · #10 05-22-2008, 04:14 PM

Out of curiousity - was that the only project he worked on during those two years? Even if it was - WOW! Now that's some serious skill & reputation to command that kind of price. I don't think I'll ever try to carve realistic birds, but man I sure do admire those who do. You folks are truly gifted and AMAZING!!

ChuckT