Monday, November 14, 2005
During the past few weeks carving has taken a back stage as my primary work takes precedent over my hobby. Such has been the urgency to complete projects that the only Welsh Lovespoon that I have produced has been a small version with a classic theme. (Continued)
Saturday, November 12, 2005
“With every carving there has to be an image in your mind of the desired end result, this is the driving force that will create your masterpiece.” (Continued)
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Breaking News !!
Reds hold on for a 1-0 victory.
Landseer, latest soccer sensation!!
This gallery photograph of our Newfoundland Dog, “Biggles”, proudly posing after his quick intervention in a game of soccer. (Continued)
Wednesday, November 9, 2005
Living here in Southern California gives you the option of being able to surf in the morning and ski in the afternoon making it one of the most unique places to live within the USA. (Continued)
Tuesday, November 8, 2005
Are you frequently kept awake by the chorus of the local dogs howling? Sure, it always starts up just as your beginning to fall asleep. Then maybe it’s time to point those neighbors in the direction of the latest in radio, dogcatradio.com. (Continued)
Tuesday, November 8, 2005
Have you ever considered how old a dog is when he or she reaches the age of ten or above? Let’s talk a little about our Newfoundland Dogs. (Continued)
During this summer the “high” was right above us. The temperatures were soaring into the high 90’s and low 100’s, with flies abundant and our dogs were drooling up a storm.
It’s not as though we’re not familiar to the occasional slobber from the dogs but man this was something else. Newfoundlands are re-known for drooling when they get hot, (Continued)
During last winters record rainfalls and high winds a few of our trees in the yard sustained damage through broken limbs. One of our multi trunked Melaleuca trees took a turn for the worst and a whole trunk ended up separating from the rest and came crashing down. (Continued)
As in all fine furnishings you will find that Mahogany is somewhere near the top of the tree for beauty and finish.
Why not use it for Welsh Lovespoons I ask myself, is this not a fine furnishing in its own right?
The timber carves easily with sharp chisels and carving tools (Continued)
Saturday, November 5, 2005
I was fortunate to be given some off-cuts of Padauk from a colleague who was designing and building a cradle for his first child. It was a beautiful orange color.
After it started to oxidize, the color then turned to a deep red chestnut. (Continued)