Post #295014 by Tamapoutini on Tue, Mar 27, 2007 2:37 PM

Hi guys. Thanks for the props!

Gman: Yeah, it was a shame that the double inlays didnt go ahead; they would have been a first. Despite the urge for something new I had to admit that it looked a bit 'too much'. Maybe next time...

BenZart: Thanks for hunting down the start pics of this Manaia (we're still on dial-up & it just takes sooo long!) Hei-Manikis?? :lol: I like the sound of those - perhaps I better hang on to the BIIG Girl for a few months and check that her belly doesnt get any bigger (although thats the look I was going for originally!)

On a far more exciting note: THE MAORI-MOAI ARRIVED THIS MORNING!!! He is just UNBELIEVABLY WONDERFUL!!! I LOVE HIM!!! I had to physically restrain the kids from tearing the package open (so I could do it myself!). My son Te Kohas' first words were "its doft", meaning he was amazed at the smooth/soft feel of it. That was something I wasnt expecting; it really has a silky finish. Even more amazing is the eeny-weeny detail and crispness of all of the elements. His fingers are even more impressive/lifelike in real life, and the ears/eyes/moko - ARRGH! I am just blown away mate! Thankyou so much! - And 'Baby-BenZart#1' is a cracker; how on earth did you sign it?? I find it hard enough to even READ it! :lol:

So far the MMMoai has followed me around the house and has overseen my morning routines. He quite like several vantage-points in the workshop but hasnt made up his mind yet. I think he is just happy tagging along with me at present & keen to help out in an Advisory postition; "a bit more off that leg, no not like that, Ben would have got right down in there and scooped it right out. thats better. now drop that shoulder a bit, etc..." He must have been paying good attention at your place Ben cos he sure seems to know what he's talking about!

*Ill save posting any pics for the Grand Unveiling/Pisco piss-up with Paipo...

Cheers Benella!: Its funny; I love the Manaia form too but just dont seem to make that many of them - I get the feeling there are few more in me though. After revisiting this one I am re-excited as to the scope/potential for exploration...

TimidTiki: Welcome, welcome. I am flattered to be the recipient of your first post. Ribs ARE nice! esp. bar-b-que pork ribs!yum. :lol:
How about a little more about yourself? Where are you from? Whats your Tiki-tale..?

C'MON PAIPO! No excuses now... :wink: hic

Happy carving all!
TTT :)