Yes, Hugh!! You are having the same experience as I. I haven't seen many carvings in person.
I was completely blown away by the nice carving that Hi-Ho sent me. It is the perfect size for an ornament, and the detail and paint are magnificent!
I hope that next year the carving I send him will come close to the quality of his, as the one I sent this year was ... uh... primitive to say the least. (it was my second carving ever!)
Thanks to Dave, and everyone, for being an inspiration!
