tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post4060633174194576604..comments2023-11-02T05:09:48.607-05:00Comments on PURE FLORIDA: Letting GoUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-91156966779381650042008-09-23T19:43:00.000-05:002008-09-23T19:43:00.000-05:00Doug,LOL! Only a century?Billy,Thanks dude.Doug,<BR/>LOL! <BR/>Only a century?<BR/><BR/>Billy,<BR/>Thanks dude.R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-28585616028032000442008-09-23T15:34:00.000-05:002008-09-23T15:34:00.000-05:00Dang Dude,You are good.Dang Dude,<BR/>You are good.billg8trhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02145225417485455808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-74842610193611192552008-09-23T06:55:00.000-05:002008-09-23T06:55:00.000-05:00That's nicely done. My dad is a purveyor of antiq...That's nicely done. My dad is a purveyor of antique walking sticks. I've always really enjoyed the folk art ones. Your gator stick compares favorably. A century hence, they may be considered collectible antiques. I can imagine dealers looking at the finer details and debating whether a particular example is a genuine FC original or a forgery.Doug Taronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08537881828742937167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-71234127075826124742008-09-23T05:28:00.000-05:002008-09-23T05:28:00.000-05:00Ericka,Wooden chains are neat and I can understand...Ericka,<BR/>Wooden chains are neat and I can understand the special meaning of yours. <BR/><BR/>Annie,<BR/>If I had a real shop dedicated to this stuff, I think I'd be able to create more and the attachment would lessen.<BR/>Your pottery is too good to keep to yourself gal.<BR/><BR/>Fire Fox,<BR/>Welcome to Pure Florida!<BR/>Made in the family makes the piece all the more special. Thanks for visiting PF!<BR/><BR/>RG,<BR/>Welcome to Pure Florida! I'm a big fan of Texas. I'll drop in and look around.R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-43640317714821274632008-09-23T01:18:00.000-05:002008-09-23T01:18:00.000-05:00Checking out Florida blogs and this is a nice one....Checking out Florida blogs and this is a nice one.<BR/><BR/>Drop in over at <A HREF="http://www.gringoranch.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">the W bar E Ranch in Texas sometime.</A><BR/><BR/>Adios and happy alligatoring... :-)RGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00330044053443655665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-45410312387104863692008-09-22T21:27:00.000-05:002008-09-22T21:27:00.000-05:00That is a very nice stick! So you do have artisti...That is a very nice stick! So you do have artistic ability. I've heard other people say they have trouble letting go of their creations but I guess I got over that. Someone hands me enough cash and I can let go REAL quick. I have made a few pieces that I did want to keep for myself actually, but didn't. Your wife is right though; it might be hard to get enough inventory for a fair but you might sell 2 or 3 through a local gallery and maybe a few smaller items? I'm sure many people would delight in purchasing one of your carvings. People taking such joy in owning my pottery is part of what spurs me to make more.MamaHenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17018971960706063902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-67305781525158671752008-09-22T20:21:00.000-05:002008-09-22T20:21:00.000-05:00Love that gator creeping up on your fingers.I have...Love that gator creeping up on your fingers.<BR/>I have about a dozen carved wooden animals, all caricatures of sorts, that my husband made for me when we were dating 40 years ago. Budget didn't stretch to flowers and candy, but he is handy with a pocket knife. My daughters get a kick out of them because Daddy once was a romantic, which is hard to believe.<BR/>Critters have sure lasted longer than roses or chocolates.<BR/>Caroline in South DakotaCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646529544107229536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-73919755448468299522008-09-22T19:08:00.000-05:002008-09-22T19:08:00.000-05:00My Dad used to whittle and carve.... everything he...My Dad used to whittle and carve.... everything he did became a treasure, and I'm glad that we have some of his pieces to share within the family now that he's gone. I can remember him trying to show us kids how to whittle, but I don't think any of us were as blessed with the talent as he was! Thanks for sharing and reminding me of those pleasant days...Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14429455198999868784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-56108983915415106442008-09-22T19:06:00.000-05:002008-09-22T19:06:00.000-05:00very cool. i get attached to things too. every ti...very cool. <BR/><BR/>i get attached to things too. every time i go to an auction, i think "that'll be my crap one day."<BR/><BR/>but one of the things i treasure most is the wood chain that my dad carved years ago.<BR/><BR/>thanks for sharing!Erickahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02624706433945857931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-51747626335094401242008-09-22T18:45:00.000-05:002008-09-22T18:45:00.000-05:003C, I'm always amazed when one turns out so they d...3C, <BR/>I'm always amazed when one turns out so they do seem like gifts to me.<BR/><BR/>Robin,<BR/>I agree.<BR/><BR/>Dani,<BR/>I think he was a very tough little boy... and very lucky.<BR/><BR/>Sharon,<BR/>Small world. Such a terrible disease.<BR/><BR/>Emory,<BR/>Welcome!<BR/>Hey wood turning is just about the coolest thing. I have a friend who is a master at it.<BR/><BR/>Wood duck,<BR/>That cane you made sounds very neat.<BR/><BR/>Troll,<BR/>Oh I think so.<BR/><BR/>Sophie,<BR/>You are inspiring me to start up a new stick.<BR/><BR/>Pablo,<BR/>Too funny but I can relate.<BR/>Yes, I thought of you and your round treasures when I was writing this.R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-85637554234369806772008-09-22T13:03:00.000-05:002008-09-22T13:03:00.000-05:00I have a hard time giving away my round rocks.A ne...I have a hard time giving away my round rocks.<BR/><BR/>A neighbor of mine used to make radio-controlled airplanes, including ones with actual jet engines. He said he put so much time and care (and money) into them that he couldn't bring himself to fly them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-54499256613702760242008-09-22T12:59:00.000-05:002008-09-22T12:59:00.000-05:00Outstanding! AbFably radicool! I have a very small...Outstanding! AbFably radicool! I have a very small collection of canes/sticks. Idano why.. I just love them. Please show us your other creations!SophieMaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09396958301555933308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-29952193097673203642008-09-22T10:38:00.000-05:002008-09-22T10:38:00.000-05:00Very nice. Is it sturdy enough to use to whomp upo...Very nice. Is it sturdy enough to use to whomp upon a Bayou Bengal?<BR/><BR/>Go Gators! CHOMP!hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04341805107057968097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-39096403977291411772008-09-22T10:22:00.000-05:002008-09-22T10:22:00.000-05:00I've loved walking sticks for over 50 yrs. now; an...I've loved walking sticks for over 50 yrs. now; and yours is so cool.<BR/><BR/>Last one I made, I put a deer antler base and brow tine for the handle. On the top, where I cut it off the skull, I attached a buffalo nickel.<BR/><BR/>Got one with a goat horn handle too. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for showing us yours.Woodduckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14531249685956365554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-29261560183124814422008-09-22T10:04:00.000-05:002008-09-22T10:04:00.000-05:00I am a woodturner and I have to let go of my piece...I am a woodturner and I have to let go of my pieces occasionally. It gives you an opportunity to make more. Also think about how much joy you give people by making something by hand, That is very rare these days. Some of my friends have some of my pieces and those are the only hand made things they have in their house.<BR/><BR/>Now if you wanted to trade a piece of woodturning for one of your hand made walking sticks :-)Emoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16273931026322179667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-28744414285641633562008-09-22T10:00:00.000-05:002008-09-22T10:00:00.000-05:00That's beautiful! You are a man of many talents :)...That's beautiful! You are a man of many talents :) My Mom beat polio also.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03187791347178229107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-85412103698138227932008-09-22T09:42:00.000-05:002008-09-22T09:42:00.000-05:00Beautiful FC. And such a wonderful gift to your fa...Beautiful FC. And such a wonderful gift to your father. To come out on the other side of polio...I imagine he must have many angels looking over him.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04038703319667640641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-49376658046465514512008-09-22T09:05:00.000-05:002008-09-22T09:05:00.000-05:00I had forgotten that you carve, fc. A wonderful re...I had forgotten that you carve, fc. A wonderful reminder. It's good to let go of something every now and then, especially if you know it's going to a good home.robin andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13390482190562312928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-58898121679396196712008-09-22T08:45:00.000-05:002008-09-22T08:45:00.000-05:00That is so cool! As you know some of my family mem...That is so cool! As you know some of my family members carve and it is a wonderful gift....being able to turn wood into treasure like that.threecolliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05811004278088768813noreply@blogger.com