[santagibbs]

Whitecree, you make me smile.. Maybe in time I can learn to handle it that way but I am a prefectiionist. That is a bad thing as you keep seeing little things you didn't see before and then just can't let it go, so I keep going over and over something to fix it and that is when it seems so much like work.. My son made an igloo for me and I am going to make a little short fat Santa to go with it , even if he says... Mother it needs a larger Santa.. My Santa will be a drawf Santa and it will be fun..lol Not as much of a chance for all those mistakes.. Thanks for the nice words to encourage me.. Charlotte

[Callynne]

Charlotte, what a wonderful piece! You continue to amaze and inspire me!!

I'm happy to hear it's going to a friend who will treasure not only the carving, but will appreciate the story of the incrediably talented family that made it possible! Congratulations Mom....You did GREAT!! Deborah

[susieq]

Wow! Charlotte, your family is just ooozing with talent..... I love him. But tell me, if you didn't have fun doing this, what do you do for fun???? I can't wait to see that! Great job on this guy and the painting is wonderful!
susieq

[santagibbs]

Hello Callyanne, my little adopted daughter..If anyone has inspired me it has been you! and might I add ..HELPED me . with all these neat tools and dremel , sander an adapter..
I didn't even know they existed.. until you told me about them...Thank you so much for all your concern , help etc.. Charlotte

[santagibbs]

Thank you susie Q.. I see you live on the Gulf Coast.. I miss it. I lived in Pensacola until I got married.. It was a wonderful place to live with all of it's body's of water and white sugar beaches.. .. wonderful memories.. Yes, my son John, that did the little rabbit in one night.. lol started out with chainsaw carving but now I can see he might be moving into smaller carvings.. It is geat to be able to share carving with a family.. Thanks for the nice comments..Charlotte