[scribe]

hi to all. i'm new to carving, and i look forward to learning much here.

peace-

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[Kindlyoldpoop]

Hi and Welcome Scribe, I am a newbie here also and I have found that theirs no shortage of talent and help available here so don't be afraid to ask.

[Ron T]

Hello and welcome, scribe.

Can you tell us a little about yourself, like where in the world are you from, what do you like to carve, what style, how long?

Thanks.

[scribe]

thanks for the warm welcome.

ron t,

I'm from south louisiana, and i'm presently carving a paddle (my first). it's rather hideous at this point -- i'm thinking of calling it "frankenpaddle." i'm too green to even know what 'style' i use. i like to use as many hand tools as possible, if that counts. i worked as a framing carpenter when i was in college, but i haven't carved much since i was a kid. i got back interested in carving from tying bass and panfish flies. carving the little balsa poppers struck a nerve i guess.

anyway, my interests presently lie in paddles, fish bait, boats, and anything else maritime. y'all are a fine bunch -- thanks for your interest.

c'est bon!

[Ron T]

Hi scribe,

I'm glad I prompted you but even happier you responded. I spent a lot of time at an RV park called Hideaway Ponds outside of Thibodeaux. That's where I first was introduced to twisty sticks and making canes.

Thanks for the intro.

[scribe]

thibodaux?! ha!

i grew up in houma, roughly 15 miles south of the rv park you mentioned.

small world. your website is cool -- i dig the eagles, too.

peace,

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[Ron T]

Hi scribe,

We used to go to Houma all the time, too. Especially the Chinese buffet. Small world indeed.

Thanks for visiting my site.

[Mottles]

Hello and welcome, we have a wonderful group of carvers and woodburners on this site. What type of carving are you interested in learning?
Kathy

[bullshipper]

Welcome bud I think you'll really like it here there are a bunch of really nice folks on this forum, that are always willing to help someone.

Lonnie