Post #310951 by congatiki on Mon, Jun 4, 2007 5:45 PM

Thanks for stopping by Johnny and GMan.
It's taken a loooong time to develop a "kinship" with this piece of wood, and I must admit
that I was puzzled for most of that time. This is completely different from what I originally
intended but it is showing the influence of countless hours of carving research, it's a little
bit of a lot of stuff. I am happy to say that I am done with the removal of large bits of
wood, just a lot of detail work to be done now, but I am getting happy enough that I am
re-energized. Funny I used that term, if all else fails I will call him the "Energizer Bunny
Tiki."
If I have a cocktail or two and squint I can see a little Andres Bumatay in the eyes,
a bit of Milan Guanko in the mouth and body, and even a little Witco from the side.
You two guys are among the biggest supporters of my off-beat exotic chizzlin...and I
appreciate it.