Illinois Chapter October 2017 BS Thread
10-11-2017 | 10:02 PM
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FIL made his from a stick he cut from his maple tree.
10-11-2017 | 10:03 PM
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You need a hiking stick Rick!
I made a hiking stick and carved an eagle on top.. Never used it though...LOL
10-11-2017 | 10:04 PM
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You need a hiking stick Rick!
No Sean! one to get off the toilet with!
10-11-2017 | 10:04 PM
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Oops, shoulda posted that why KS comment here...
10-11-2017 | 10:04 PM
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I made a hiking stick and carved an eagle on top.. Never used it though...LOL
Was probably too nice to use?
10-11-2017 | 10:07 PM
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Was probably too nice to use?
I just never finished it...LOL
10-11-2017 | 10:10 PM
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I just never finished it...LOL
Do you still have it?
10-11-2017 | 10:11 PM
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Do you still have it?
Yeah I do.. The beak broke off the eagle though.. I was going to add another piece and carve a new one
10-11-2017 | 10:19 PM
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Yeah I do.. The beak broke off the eagle though.. I was going to add another piece and carve a new one
Glad that you didn't get rid of it Now you can fix it and show your Great grand kids.
10-11-2017 | 10:24 PM
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Glad that you didn't get rid of it Now you can fix it and show your Great grand kids.
Yeah or I could use it when I need it... LOL
I just snapped a couple pictures..
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10-11-2017 | 10:31 PM
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That's cool! How long ago did you carve him?
10-11-2017 | 10:35 PM
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I would say around 17 or 18 years ago..
Damn didn't realize it's been that long...LOL
10-11-2017 | 10:38 PM
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10-11-2017 | 10:38 PM
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I would say around 17 or 18 years ago..
Damn didn't realize it's been that long...LOL
Old age sneaks up on you when you least expect it!
10-11-2017 | 10:39 PM
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It is supposed to be an eagle on a perch with one leg raised..
You can see the beak is broken.. It looked better before..LOL
I used parachute cord to wrap the top for better grip.. Like they have on Ship railings