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Old 08-19-2011, 10:25 AM
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That is just incredible...beyond belief! I hope you win!
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Old 08-19-2011, 11:25 AM
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Thanks to all for encouragement. The birdhouse was picked for third place....close but no cigar!
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Old 08-19-2011, 06:18 PM
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The other entries must be awsome or done by the judges' mistress.
You won in my book.
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Old 08-19-2011, 07:47 PM
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Mike, I am with Christina here. That won in my book. Simply amazing.
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Old 08-26-2011, 07:27 AM
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Mike, this birdhouse is absolutely fabulous. It's beautiful.
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what a nice piece... it's really a work of art... how many days did you make it?
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Old 10-07-2011, 12:44 PM
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Approximately 28 days. But I only carve an hour or so during the week, and longer on weekends, if possible. I probably have about 70 total hours in it.
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Old 10-14-2011, 11:53 PM
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That carving makes me want to be a bird! Great job!
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Old 10-15-2011, 10:40 AM
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If you don't win the judges are blind. Awesome work
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