Whittlins and Continuing Gnomey Adventure!

During the next week I'll be on the road. No telephone! No computer! Just some carving and whittlin wood, my pocket knife and lots of time. I can't wait. The Flower girls are trying to determine if they can built a box big enough for Gnomey to catch and trap Bubba. We'll have to wait and see what happens.


We did have a discussion between the Flower girls mom, them and myself. The girls said they would help Gnomey build a box, but they began to worry about the size of the box. Then they said, "What will Gnomey to with Bubba when he's caught?" They discussion then moved to this winter. Zinnia said she would let gnomey live in her doll house when it's so cold out. But then Dahlia shouted, "Your doll house doesn't have a toilet". You don't suppose they really still do believe, do you?

I told them that maybe they should write up an agreement. An agreement that both Gnomey and Bubba would have to sign. The agreement would mean that neither Gnomey nor Bubba would try to catch each other.

So, in my absence next week the flower girls will be working on the Bubba/Gnomey agreement.

Meantime, here's a display of some Gnomes, wizards and Santas. The largest is 3 1/2 inches tall.

Gnomey Is Building A Trap!

Several days ago Gnomey had asked the Flower girls if they would help him build a trap to catch Bubba; before Bubba could catch him (and eat him). This is the note that the girls left for Gnomey. It says, " Dear Gnomey, I will help you mak a cajje."

Here is Gnomeys reply back to the Flower girls. The only thing I might add is that the girls reply to this message should be funny. Bubba is no small person. I can't wait to see how they handle the questions.

Whittlin The Civil War Soldier - Part 2

Here's Part 2 of the Civil War Soldier. This slide series starts right where Part 1 stops.

Whittlin The Civil War Soldier Part 1

This little "quick & dirty" Civil War soldier is whittled from a 1/2" x 1/2" x 4" piece of Basswood. When completed it will be only 3 inches tall. It is whittled "on the corner", using a pocket knife. Part 1 is the soldiers head. Part 2 will be the body.

Lookin For A Pill!

I am in the market for some medication. But first, maybe I should explain and list my symptoms. I have lots of things that I should be doing. I should be starting some new things and finishing up some older things that need to be completed. I need to get motivated! My dad used to say that I was not afraid of work, that in fact, I could lay down right beside it and go to sleep. I never thought he was right then, but now, I just don't know. I think that I have determined how my mind now works. The more work I have to do, the less I actually do. So there you have it.

As I watch TV and read magazines I notice that there seems to be pill for damn near every ailment that there is. Maybe I'll need to see that my ailment is labeled a "syndrome", first. But right now, I am looking for a pill that will get me moving towards accomplishing some of the things that I need to do. A pill that will get me motivated to get somethings done. And you know what! I don't even care about some of the likely side affects. Although, some of the side affects that are listed for some of these wonder drugs may be a wee bit troublesome.

Harley Has A Rider!

Well, Tismee's wait is about over. The little Harley has a rider finally. Please keep in mind that the motorcycle is only 5 inches long. I had a ton of trouble trying to scale the Gnome to the bike. After about three tries, it finally dawned on me that Gnomes have really short legs. Therefore, a Gnome would have a big problem drivin one of these Harley's. Just a few more touch ups and it will be in the mail. This one will be a hard one to let go of.

This Weeks Carvings

I'll be assembling a step-by-step slide presentation on carving a Civil War (War of Northern Aggression) soldier. At the present time, I plan to have this ready to post by the end of the week.