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Old 10-22-2007, 08:52 AM
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Default Van Helsing Village - Won 1st

Hi Guys; Well, I finally finished it and put it into the Ontario Wood Carvers Competition this weekend. I won 1st for Relief in the Novice devision. Thanks to the Zavadil's for their kind comments on my carvings.
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Old 10-22-2007, 09:21 AM
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Wonderfull relief Deborah! Congrats on the win also, doesn't look like a novice carving.
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Old 10-22-2007, 09:46 AM
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Deborah .. You realize your making us all look bad winning all these awards .. Well as least it's making me look bad ..

That is beautiful Deborah ... I really like the way you slanted the buildings .. It gives it a fantasy touch ..

A hardy congratulations to you on this special win and it's a beautiful piece indeed ..

Thanks for sharing ..

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Old 10-22-2007, 09:59 AM
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Deborah I agree with Gary it doesn't look like a novice carving, but I'm happy for you. Superb job as alway's Bird carver
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Congratulations and well deserved!
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It's lovely! You did a wonderful job! Congratulations!
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Old 10-22-2007, 02:02 PM
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Great job Deb!! Still can't find that cow on the 2nd floor!!
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congrateulation from me too. really happy to hear that news :-)
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Old 10-22-2007, 02:07 PM
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Keep looking that cow is there!!!! maybe behind the window. Also, there is probably a frog somewhere too!

Thanks for all the kind words guys. It really means alot.
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Hold on now! Your telling us you came away with two ribbons! As you read from the other postings, I don't think you'll be allowed in the novice division anymore with carvings like these. Congratulations on your second ribbon.
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