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"TIKI-JAM NZ#1" - "TIKI-JAM NZ#1" - "TIKI-JAM NZ#1"
Hey everyone -
Thanks:
HKai: now all I have to do is learn how to chizzel those large logs like you & Ill die a happy man..
Harro: That Hei-Toki/Tangaroa may not end up a Tang at all; I worked on him a little today (only 1/2 hr) and he kept whispering to me that he's actually a Maori!? I couldnt argue with that and so it looks as though he may become a Hei-Toki/Teko-teko after all..
Robin: Less is more.. Ive learned the hard way to stop sooner rather than later with the heavy wheelwork; nothing worse than removing an area that turns out to be where a toe or an ear wants to be... It does mean honing in on the form with a slower tool/process (handpiece) but what it lacks in speed it makes up for in precision.
FBalls: Thanks bruddah!
Jen: I just caught your message on Shout the other night before it disappeared off the board.. Im so glad you like fondling my buttocks! I thought I felt something.. :lol:
The peaches on this one (Tang/Teko) are also one (two?) of the teeniest, tiniest, TTTooshies Ive ever carved at about 1/2" wide (BOTH cheeks), although not quite as small as that lil blak Tang. Thanks for watching!
Tikifreak: Im glad they arrived and you are happy with them! phew. Wear those babies with pride and respect now; they're a National emblem of my country and our Tangata Whenua! (back to your research.. :wink: )
Seeksurf: Thank you Sir.
JP: I can slow down if you'd like.. :wink: *Work will resume on the Hei-Toki/whatever-it-is tommorrow but it will probably be next week before I come through with that 'demo'.
BenZ: Where HAVE you been? - The larger of the 'Cuzzies' now has his inlays. (again phew!) Im happy enough with the result although it was a reasonably simple solution in the end. I had intended to take piccies of it this afternoon but events of the day got away on me. Read on..
G: Thanks mate! :D
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"TIKI-JAM NZ#1" at Tamas place:
*Inspired by the recent shin-dig at BenZarts house, the New Zealand TC contingent decided to hold their own 'Tiki-Jam' event. And like the original it was modelled after there were plenty of exciting things going on - nothing planned, just an informal get-together of like minds gathered in the sprit of celebrating a common interest and for the educational betterment of all involved..
10.30am - Paipo was there with his bucket o' treasure doing a bit of trimsawing:
11.15am - Tama sitting at computer while Paipo does his thing. Conversation was first-rate: Tama and Paipo chatting away.. Actually it was a little hard to hear over the noise of the trimsaw and the stereo:
12 noon - Discussions flowed seamlessly from local affairs..
12.25pm - to global politics..
1.30pm - But it wasnt all serious; plenty of good laughs were had by all:
2.05pm - We had a few drinks..
2.56pm - Then, like magic the sun came out as if to smile upon the merry-making:
3.45pm - sigh
4.15pm - 'Fine. Ill use the chance to grab a few 'BuyNow' bargains while my main competitor is busy - he'll get home and discover Ive snapped up all the best stuff..!' bwah-hahaaaaaah! :lol:
4.30pm - Great day mate, thanks for making the journey. We really should make this an annual thing..
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SO: How exciting was THAT?? Hopefully by next year we may have a few more local members but it was great to see that everyone turned out today, despite the threat of bad weather this morning. Thanks everyone!
Unfortunately the t-shirts and hats werent ready in time but I think Ive got everyones orders and they'll be posted out as soon as theyre ready.
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Tama :D
[ Edited by: Tamapoutini 2008-05-08 02:01 ]
