Post #322820 by YankeeAirPirate on Thu, Aug 2, 2007 5:09 PM

I'm a new poster and new carver. I was born and raised in Hawaii. Born on Maui and grew up on the Big Island, Hilo side. Graduated Hilo High School in '92. I'm now serving in the military, stationed in Ohio. Where ever I go, I always end up meeting folks with a connection back to Hawaii. I've been living away from HI for 13 years now.

I was ending a tour on Diego Garcia when I got the tiki bug. I wanted to create something to leave on the island. I chose ironwood for my first carve (mistake!). Da buggah some hard!!! I only had chisels and a sander. Here are some pics.

getting into it

Final resting place

I learned a lot doing this first one and I can't wait to get started on my next. My wife is very patient with me. She is from IL and is frustrated that Hawaii has creeped into every room of our house. I keep telling her that I'll put some corn on the wall soon. Or maybe soy beans.

Anyway, I'm sure it'll be nice to get to know you all. I look forward to learning from you guys and sharing my progress. By the way, I'm picking up a pine log from a coworker tomorrow. I can't wait!!!

Aloha,
Yankee Air Pirate