Tribute to Houdini

[Dan Wegiel]

Hi all,
We have a section in our garden that we call our pet cemetary, all of our "furry kids" are buried there. I planted a redbud tree several years ago which got too big for the area so I cut it down about a month ago and left approx 3 ft of the trunk but no idea what I was going to do with it. A week or so ago as I was out blowing leaves the idea of carving a tribute to our boy cat Houdini who went out to do his duty almost 2 years ago and has never returned. He was my wife's favorite pet of all time, she's still heartbroken, the pose is the way I used to see him trying to get my wife to pick him up. He was black except for a light spot on his chest. Used a chainsaw and angle grinder to create him and then a propane torch to burn him black except for that light spot on his chest. Guess you'd have to call this a stylized carving. Hope you like him and sorry for the book, if you're a cat lover you'll understand. Thanks for taking a peek at Houdini.
Dan

[Tom Ellis]

Nice one Dan, It looks like Houdini did return. A constant reminder.

Tom

[Mottles]

Hi Dan, sorry for the loss of your cherished Houdini kitty. I really liked what Tom said "Houdini did return." I'm sure your wife just loves the carving you did and what a wonderful job of carving and finishing.
Hugs to you both,

[Dan Wegiel]

Hi Tom,
Great to hear from you, we both love what you said, he did return. Thank you my friend.
Dan

[Dan Wegiel]

Hi Kathy,
I agree with you, Tom said it right and yes my wife loves the carving of "her boy". Thank you very much for your kind words.
Dan

[Merle Rice]

Hi Dan, Boy are you ever making POINTS at Christmas time with your Sweety. I think that will be her favorite of your Carvings. Good job Ole Buddy. Merle

[Nomad]

Looks like Houdini has more than 9 lives. Wonderful tribute to your pet. Like so many of your carvings, there's usually an interesting story behind them.

[uvawyo]

Verrry nice, Dan

[Bob K.]

He looks great Dan...a nice tribute to your beloved Houdini!

[Dan Wegiel]

Hey Merle,
You're right about the POINTS, my wife now has a place to go say hi whenever she wants to. Thanks ole buddy for the kind comments.
Dan