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Old 02-16-2005, 07:31 AM
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Default Red Breasted Merganser Drake Decoy
A Lifesize Merganser With A Small Rock Eel
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Old 02-16-2005, 07:44 AM
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Aha......Jester Birdcarver -- I have you figured out !!
You can't fool me !!
You're posting photos of REAL birds.Wink
Really nice photos -- really nice merganser.
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Old 02-16-2005, 07:56 AM
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Awesome work........something tells me you've been carving for a while! Mobster Beautiful job.

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Old 02-16-2005, 08:47 AM
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Wow, new here, but sure not new to carving! Two great pieces, birdcarver. That work on the bill and crest of the merganser are amazing!

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Old 02-16-2005, 09:32 AM
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terrific job...!!
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I agree with Nancy you have been out taking pictures of live birds and posting them here LOL. Wow those are some of the best carvings I have seen. How long have you been carving?
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...so what is the going rate for duck models???


Absolutlely wonderful work!!
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Old 02-16-2005, 10:00 AM
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HELLO COLIN,I GUESS I GOT CAUGHTHead Bange ,I,VE BEEN CARVING FOR ABOUT 18 YEARS,APPREACIATE THE COMMENTS
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