I took off my shoes, and they hurt. This trip was a very nice trip. I want to say a very special thank you to RD and Vicki for the hotel room. I want to thank all the carvers that let me take pictures of them and a VERY VERY thank you to Desiree. It was a very big surprise that she gave me a very nice present and if you can't guess it was a awesome to me, a hummingbird that was made with her heart. I got to meet a few woman that are carvers that I haven't been able to talk to but they are great carvers and I wish them the best and keep up the great work girls.

I got to meet Oliver and new addition to the Loggers a Rail Splitter, there is going to be a event on Saturday that looks like fun. Oliver is 71 and I have a couple of pictures of him doing rail work. I will post them tomorrow.


Here are a few pictures, will post more tomorrow. Thanks to the Carving World.

Ann, looks like they all had a good time and some nice carving weather.

Thanks for posting Ann, and the perfect gift from Dez.

Got any more pix?

dick

Thanks for posting the pics Ann.

Another Hummingbird for your collection. Hard to believe you could get such a nice gift from such a mean person..LOL! (Kidding Dez, dont hurt me)

Please give Chaz and Dez my best wishes for a great show, and keep the pics coming.

Cliff

The hummingbird might be sprayed, laced or implanted with a bomb, right Cliff? Be careful Ann LOL, Rick

I see Dez's Gnome made it to the show.
Cant wait to see his pics and hear his story when he gets back home.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svxA9ICSfn4

PS: Ann if the Hummingbird starts ticking throw it, and wear gloves while handling it just in case

First off, thank you very much for the kind words and pictures, Ann. It was wonderful to meet you and Milton, along with everyone else there. Chaz and I really appreciate being a part of this wonderful event and learning from so many great carvers. Ann & Milt, it was such a pleasure talking with you both. I'm very glad that you like the hummingbird, Ann, and I hope to one day be able to actually CARVE you one! Now, Miss Ann, please do not read the rest of this post .... I don't want to offend a lady (wink, wink)

Boys, I have to say how truly and deeply hurt I am that you would insinuate such vile things about me. I don't know how on Earth you got the idea that I'm a mean person. Just because I threatened to put ex-lax in Brian's chili at Chazfest (and cut him up with a chainsaw, and various other evil things), does not give you any reason to think I'm anything other than a sweet, innocent young woman. YEAH RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Remember fellas, I don't get even, I get one up! BWAHAHAHA!!!!!!! My flying monkeys are watching you right now!!!

Ok, now before anyone jumps in here I want to make it perfectly clear that this response (and Cliff's and Rick's) are ALL IN FUN and WE ARE JOKING! No one is off-color or offended and there is no reason to jump to anyone's defense (although the thought is appreciated)!!!!!!!!!

Lighten up and laugh your butt's off!!!!!!!!!



Desiree
http://www.sawdustparadise.com/

I knew you would get the humor Dez

Hope you guys had a great time.

Aint skered of Flying Monkees, The Moskeeters here will carry them away and eat them.

Cliff, thanks for brightening my day! We're still recovering from our trip .... we arrived home at 6:10 a.m. Monday morning and I had to be at work at 8 a.m. We had one of the best times of our lives, though, and it was so awesome! Chaz should be on the forums tonight (or I will) and we'll try to catch up with y'all!!!!!!!!!! (I'm typing this from work shhhh, don't tell!)


Oops, gotta go!


Desiree
http://www.sawdustparadise.com/

Love you baby, can't wait till your home from work, it is to wierd without you here. Hope work is going well!

Love you too, I miss you! Did you see the horrible untrue (NOT) things Cliff said? LOL


Desiree
http://www.sawdustparadise.com/

Kissy, Kissy!
You guys been married too long for that icky stuff!

Ole Bob