Monday, September 21, 2009

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.

Saturday, September 19, 2009

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.

Friday, September 18, 2009

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.

Thursday, September 17, 2009

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.

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

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.

Monday, September 14, 2009

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.


Sunday, September 13, 2009

Gnomey's Plan!

Gnomey left this message for the girls. I'll probably get their reaction this afternoon. Gnomey will enlist the girls help in trying to design and build a trap big enough to catch Bubba. Bubba is not little.