Post #496782 by Bay Park Buzzy on Tue, Dec 1, 2009 11:40 PM

On 2009-12-01 11:23, TheBigT wrote:
Buzz, what's the latest man?

Here's my last couple weeks update:

Starting with the sunsets



we're in the sunsets behind the bay time of year finally!

I developed a new product last week. Introducing my new matchbooks:

I used a couple free stamps I got from Vistaprints, some old blank matchbooks from my 10 for a dollar box, and some little resin tiki heads I cast from a cocojoes pendant to make these

Coolest matchbooks ever!

I love my new matchbooks!

On 2009-11-19 11:31, Benzart wrote:
Hey Buzzy, that hurts, , 30 minutes every other day? Love your clay Ku tu!

30 minutes every other day indeed hurts. I think I spend more time on my hair in the morning! I liked the nu KU tuu, so I made a couple more. I'm a regular over at babalu's these days. I've been having a lot of fun over there. Here's my last two weeks of work:

I made a smaller version of this tiki on a lava plaque last year . I liked it a lot and when it was done I wanted to keep it for myself, or give it to Freddie for the contest. However, I was a little cash poor at the time and took it to the Tonga Hut show, where it sold. So, this time, I decided to make it larger, and make three of hem. One for me, one for Freddie, and one to sell. after finishing #1, I started right away on #2 and 3.
I actually used the picture for reference on the second one. The first one I just did from memory and had a couple areas that I was uncertain of. Here's #2 with the corrections made and most of the rest of it done:

#2 finished next to #1

Next was throwing it on the lava slab. Here's the slab for it and #3 getting ready to be worked on next

Meanwhile, #1 got fired. It turned out fine. It's on the right. #2 is finshed in the middle and #3 has the tiki done

#2 and #3, which was finished today

I glazed #1 yesterday, and it's sitting on the kiln shelf

On 2009-11-17 07:18, TheBigT wrote:
Nice plaque. I don't see the hole to hang it with. Don't forget that. LOL :wink:

I hid the hanger hole thingies in a recessed section on the back. I also made three holes in case they get clogged by the glaze

On 2009-11-19 17:20, danlovestikis wrote:
Oh Buzzy, you can always take a break and recooperate in our Buzzy Bedroom for special guests.

Gecko slept here.

I'm sure your little slice of heaven room reminded him of home:

I think he has his in the bedroom too.

And while we're on the subject, Here's a couple of pictures of us at Oasises past:


Fun times indeed!

On 2009-11-19 17:51, teaKEY wrote:
Hey Wendy, That's smart having those Buzzy's there. Everybody likes guest to stay over but it totally keeps the long term guest from settling in.

My main concern would be that they would be stolen. That'd be a hard loss to deal with...

On 2009-11-27 09:44, danlovestikis wrote:
Hey Buzzy get your next shot ready for Oasis 10, I'll pick it up then! Wendy

On 2009-11-29 10:17, GROG wrote:
GROG really thought you had a good chance of winning The Bay Park International Bodybuilding Championship this year.

Don't fret! I've been working on my tan lately in preparation for next year's photo. I'll have plenty of time to add some bulk later next year

On 2009-11-29 10:17, GROG wrote:
Sorry about the accident messing up your training, Buzz.

It's funny because it's true! You should se my tan, though.

On 2009-11-29 17:22, Bora Boris wrote:
Congratulations Mr. Featured Carver! :D

Thanks Boris! I still don;t have, nor have i seen the article yet. But since it's about me, I know it's great!

On 2009-11-29 20:13, Benzart wrote:
Yeah, Congrats Buzzy, I don' have my copy yet but I Just Know its On the WAY. Can't Wait!

Thanks Benz! you had a lot to do with me being where I am right now. The part where I said that got cut out of the final draft, but I did say that and mean it.

On 2009-11-19 12:49, Tahitiki wrote:
I hope you feel better soon man.

Thanks, me too. Especially me too!

Medical update:
I went back to the doctor yesterday, and unfortunately, I have not been cleared to work for another month. I'm actually being referred to another specialist on Thursday, and will recieve some injections in my shoulders and neck. So hopefully, I'll make enough progress after that that I can get back to tearing up some wood very, very soon. Until then, I stretch, rest, and do whetever the medical team tells me to do to get better.

In the meantime, I'll be spending my 30 minutes every other in the center of the universe, hanging out with Babalu and Simon, playing in the mud,

I think I'll make a mug next. There are not enough of those things out there yet. But should I do a Moai, or a Tiki bob tribute?

Life is full of hard choices!
Buzzy Out!