Neglected

[Josef]

While driving around reasonably familiar streets today, I noticed a sadly neglected carving for the first time. While not the greatest carving I have ever seen, I was impressed that it had all been carved from a single stump. I felt so sad for the carver seeing their creation go by the wayside like that. There wasn't even a plaque or mention of the carver's name anywhere. I would not have though twice about such a thing last year. As a new wood carver, I am saddened by the sight of such neglect for someone's hard work.
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[SeaLeveler]

It looks like it would be signed somewhere.Thanks for the pics.Tony

[Sharon of the Dell]

I like this carving. It would nice to be able to find out who did it. I hope it gets preserved some how. Thanks for sharing Joe.

[Blinky Bill]

Hey Joe,
where exactly is the carving located? I'd like to check it out next time I'm down that side of town..........and thanks for bringing it to our attention.
John

[Josef]

G'day John. The carving is on Chapel Rd? Keysborough. It is on the same street as the animal shelter, on a lot which I think belongs to some clubhouse. I would have to look it up on the Melway to be certain.

[Blinky Bill]

Thanks Joe,
my sister lives in Emerald, so next time I visit I will try and get across to Keysborough for a look, it could be a while as I live in Bridgewater about 45Ks' on the high side of Bendigo........
It looks like the carving was done from a big old Cypress? and I agree, a terrible shame that the recipients couldn't bother to maintain what is surely a local point of interest .
Thanks again
John