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Mon, Nov 27, 2006 10:48 AM
Hey Buzzy, when ya run out of logs I have plenty for ya! |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Mon, Nov 27, 2006 11:11 AM
Junk. Stiki: A sight I'm kind of familar with. But, you have to put a surfer on each of those logs and it would look like home sweet home, Swami's(or Tourmaline, or Lowers, or...) It's raining today. Real rain. Wet Buzzy Out! |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Mon, Nov 27, 2006 5:07 PM
Today's Storm Damage: Here's the sunset: I have a log in front of me, and I'm probably going to carve it. After I waste some more time. I'll be back. |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Mon, Nov 27, 2006 7:38 PM
I'm doing another one of those wing it, too big a head on a dinky body tikis. This one will suck. Real bad. I'm bored though, and carving kills time, in big huge blocks. I usually take about 5-6 pictures of the sunset and post the best one. While I was moving today's files, I noticed the boat on the horizon in this picture. Grandson of Four USN Ret.s Buzzy Out! |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Tue, Nov 28, 2006 12:04 AM
I took back the rental car today. Buy Your Insurance(It's The Law) Buzzy Out! |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Tue, Nov 28, 2006 1:13 AM
Dear TC Readers: I'm just about to rack up my 500th input here on TC. In honor of this occasion, I'm going to pretend I'm sitting in a rooom with all my tiki friends having a friendly conversation with them with the topics that they brought up in the last few days. Hi Guys!! It's good to see all of you. What's up?
Now that you have said "on the throne guy," I will now refer to him as the taking a dump tiki. Everything about me and my house is old fashioned, except my values... VROOOOOOOOMM!!!!!! Is that GMAN's sandrail back from the store? I hope you got more mustard
Great Chops...like pork chops!!! I usually don't eat white meat, but I do eat pork, as long as it is fried. The other white meat, HA! Oh no, here comes trouble...
Who carved him for me? You promised that you wouldn't tell anybody.
No, I just filled in the bubble when a child was absent and watched the clock until it was time to go home.
Buzzmeister. Buzzmeister. Has a nice ring to it. Hey GROG, how come women always talk dirty to me? Oh hey, hang on GROG, Hiltiki's saying something...
You said, "Wood." hee, hee. I thinking about trying something Benzart told me about. I forgot what it was called, but it was something like "mourning" wood. I hear it's real hard... The music in the background is provided by Cammo....
I think I'll carve the banana shaped tiki out of hard, morning wood...
Here, let me tell you about sanding...Oh no, Here goes Benzart, interrupting me again...
You forgot to tell her there are no shortcuts... Hey, the power went out, who is that?
Oh! I recognize that voice. Thanks Stiki, I've lived this long without going to someplace with snow, but I can probably do without those logs...But if you're bringing the trailer down this summer... Well, it has been great talking to all my friends tonight!! I'm glad that I met all of you through TC and hope that we can continue hanging out in the future... Buzzy And Friends Out! [ Edited by: Bay Park Buzzy 2006-11-28 01:16 ] |
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Tue, Nov 28, 2006 6:41 AM
Hey Buzzy, that was Some Party you had there, did everyone make it home all right, I mean you guyz were out pretty late and no one did any carving, all they did was Talk about it!. Nice sunsets too but I still like Red, tho the blue/grey was nice too. |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Tue, Nov 28, 2006 4:58 PM
Two for Tuesday: Buzzy Out! |
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Tue, Nov 28, 2006 7:43 PM
Beautiful view! |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Tue, Nov 28, 2006 10:32 PM
Today was one of those "tiki overload" days. I saw and absorbed more tiki and tiki related products than I can handle in one day. I need detox.... Nothing gets me away from the convoluted world of tiki like carving does: BK: On the clearest days, its a 180 degree view of the deep blue pacific. It's like being on a tropical island(in my imagination, at least)Glad you could enjoy the view with me today. Speaking of islands: Yesterday's bonus photo was for the big boat fans. Today's photo is for the fans of island choppers and its owner, TC. Buzzy P.I. Out! |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Wed, Nov 29, 2006 12:44 AM
Break time: No Drinks in The House Buzzy Out! |
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Wed, Nov 29, 2006 12:53 AM
Is that all chisel, or is there any power tool? |
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Wed, Nov 29, 2006 2:17 AM
Really great form! The Tiki will be fantastic! |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Wed, Nov 29, 2006 3:11 AM
GROG: Pure Buzzy Power ! No power tools on this one at all.( Are you asking because you are trying to figure out which tool made those parallel lines on the rounded edge of the headress?) Haikai: Greetings, again, my German friend! and thank you! So far as color, I usually change my mind a couple of times before I finally commit to the final one. One thing I do is wait until after I start to sand it before I really get a good idea. Then i can usually tell what kind of stain pattern or shade will be the best for the grain of the wood. I have not done a multi toned one for a few tikis now. Thanks again, you have me thinking... last update for me today, which is really tomorrow to most of you, but is technically today. Oh crap, I'm already a day behind. I can't wait for today to come, tomorrow I'm sleeepy, C-Ya! Buzzy Out! |
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Wed, Nov 29, 2006 3:17 AM
Lookin good Buzz! Keep posting. (not that that's been a problem for you lol) Mahalo McTiki |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Wed, Nov 29, 2006 1:31 PM
Got some buddies hanging out with me today: This little bluebelly was sunning himself on a log I was going to move From the Urban Jungle, Buzzy Out! |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Wed, Nov 29, 2006 2:44 PM
Update: Buzzy Out! |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Wed, Nov 29, 2006 5:08 PM
Today's cloud free sunset is brought to you by Senior Santa Ana Real close to being done. Now I just need to look at the pictures and find my mistakes I think i saw Lake Surfer's evil doppelganger out on the bay at sunset tonight. Hey Bay Surfer, you know you're a mile away from the waves, right? Mr. Spider is` still snacking... Photo Gallery Thread Buzzy Out! |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Wed, Nov 29, 2006 5:32 PM
I just received a piece of ficus Any advice guys? |
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Wed, Nov 29, 2006 6:05 PM
I like the style of this guy man :) |
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hiltiki
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Wed, Nov 29, 2006 8:08 PM
The advice would be don't wait, go for it, what is the worst scenario???? But who am I and what do I know about anything to give you advice..... |
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Wed, Nov 29, 2006 8:53 PM
Hey Mr. Buzz-Park. I think you'll like the ficus. Carve it quick, sand it & seal it though, 'cause it likes to crack as it dries out. At least mine did. The grain gets this nice spaulting effect, so you may want to clear coat it. Is that your log for this weekend? See ya there, bud! |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Fri, Dec 1, 2006 3:52 AM
AA: I haven't decided what I'm bringing to the gathering this weekend. I'm kind of between projects right now. I'm looking forward to checking out the angle grinder stuff you and 4wd are planning on bringing. See you there... Dr. Shadalbophadappoha: I still have not not been able to get rid of that problem that we talked about at our last session. It seems the compulsion is even worse now. I'm still trying to turn every piece of wood I see into a tiki form. Why just tonight, I tried to go to bed, but I noticed that a piece of Ficus was sitting in front of me. It was wedge shaped. I wanted to make it into a tiki, but I remembered the technique you taught me to overcome my urges. Well, that didn't work. (Do you offer refunds?)First I told myself that I would just make it round and stop. After it was round, I drew a Lono on it. Then, I noticed the Lono looked like one of those Easter Island Guys. Then it just happened. You were right, however, when you said most of my other problems stem from my tiki making affliction. Like my insomnia, messy house, constant internet postings... The other day I almost ran off the road looking at a palm tree... Let's see if this ficus will crack . |
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Fri, Dec 1, 2006 4:18 AM
You were right about the Lono looking like a Moai, and a darn good one at that. |
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Fri, Dec 1, 2006 5:48 AM
Sounds like you're getting ready to do some clandestine urban beautification. I've seen those stumps by the school. Very tempting....very tempting. |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Fri, Dec 1, 2006 5:08 PM
Alrighty. Let's get what you all came here for over with so that you can get on with your busy lives: MattReese: There's also this waist high stump a few doors up the hill on the right from this park in Rolando... Speaking of public trees... Benzart: Yes, this ficus is fun. Been hitting it with the mallets, hand gouges, and hook knife so far. It's sloooow going because I'm just doing a lot of playing, learning the wood. Spent part of my day doing log prep for tomorrow: Buzzy Out! [ Edited by: Bay Park Buzzy 2006-12-01 18:04 ] |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Fri, Dec 1, 2006 11:55 PM
Now he has a body and a fancy decorative backdrop: Bonus post sunset picture just because you stopped by Bonus Photo Buzzy Out! |
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Sat, Dec 2, 2006 10:15 AM
Buzzy just read thru your thread. Your right that log's grain doesn't look like palm. Ficus - Good and bad things to say about that stuff, 1. Carve it when moist because that stuff dries to a very firm wood. 2. Ficus tends to grow over itself and that results in dead spots in the wood - use caution. 3. It has a beautiful grain and is a great carving wood - sometimes. All this is from messing with the hurricane, fallen trees of 2004-2005. |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Mon, Dec 4, 2006 11:19 AM
Spent some time sanding that piece of ficus last night. Just need a couple of touchups in light that allows me to actually see what it is that I am working on
Now the question is: Should I stain it clear, or dark? I am open to thoughts, opinions, and experiences on this matter. I like This Ficus Wood Buzzy Out |
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Mon, Dec 4, 2006 11:43 AM
WOW, he's BEAUTIFUL!!! I can't believe how smooth you were able to get him. My favorite part is those lips!! He's absolutely flawless. Zaya |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Mon, Dec 4, 2006 4:53 PM
Dear Winter Sun: Buzzy Out |
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Mon, Dec 4, 2006 5:12 PM
BURNT! |
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Mon, Dec 4, 2006 5:28 PM
very smooth ficis tiki - nice. Light stain to show off the grain |
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Benzart
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Mon, Dec 4, 2006 6:35 PM
BEautiful stuff Buzzy, keep it up. I Love what I see when i come here. can;t stay though. |
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hiltiki
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Mon, Dec 4, 2006 7:16 PM
Light stain for sure. It is a beautiful piece and the grain is so beautiful. At least start with light and make it darker as you go. I love the design of this tiki. |
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Mon, Dec 4, 2006 8:40 PM
clear, its stunnig Buzzy, nice work!!! amy |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Mon, Dec 4, 2006 11:01 PM
To all my good friends: thank you so much for your kind words about the little Moai Guy. I did some more sanding of him today, and did some test stains on a piece of scrap from the same log. Unfortunately, I didn't like any of them. So I'll try something else... GMAN: American Hot Rod was on tonight. You know what that means.
Thank you Florida!!! Okay, just about time. Couple more minor last minute adjustments: Soon To Be Burnin Buzzy Out! |
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Mon, Dec 4, 2006 11:11 PM
Definitely a nice piece. Ben |
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Mon, Dec 4, 2006 11:42 PM
Man, you must carve more feet of tikis per month than the rest of the carvers here put together! How do you do it? |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Tue, Dec 5, 2006 1:26 AM
Benella: Thanks alot.I just hope I do not mess it up or lessen its impact with a poor stain job. I saw you were working on a similar piece too. More and more moais. I love it! Paipo: I was talking to a guy todaywho was a carver at one time and he suggested the same thing. It's starting to sound like the best idea for this little guy. I really do not have any other experience with finishing any other wood type but the palm, so it's a tough call on this. Carving many feet per month: How do I do it? I come up with ideas of things I want to try faster than i can do them, so I'm always physically trying to keep up with myself. And I have a lot of spare time... But since I'm carving all the time, is it really spare time? When Benzart has his wife get his computer fixed for him, I'll ask him about the beeswax finishing for the little piece. For now, I'm done with this, except some clear. Check out my new Ron Rico sign. Muy suave! Little Brother Jimmy Tom: Remember when I moved out and you went and broke all of the stuff that I had left in the band room? Well I finally found a replacement for my Ron Rico sign that you smashed. So now I don't wish that I would have kicked your ass more when we were growing up. Now I wish you would pay me for the sign that I bought at the swap meet yesterday. Kiva sends you a kiss and she's saving one for when you get home this holiday season. Bye little brother. Should I Stain or Should I Sleep Now Buzzy Out! [ Edited by: Bay Park Buzzy 2006-12-05 01:39 ] |
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Tue, Dec 5, 2006 9:21 AM
HEy Hey Hey, Bay Park! I fixed my computer today, now I just have to put it back together. That little guy is really really cool. What a beautiful grain. I think I would thin down some red mahogany stain and put on a real light coat. Then if you want to do the wax thing just get a buffing wheel and wax it up with beeswax and buff the crap out of him until he is all shiny. Then hand polish with a soft cloth. Beautiful job, that. |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Tue, Dec 5, 2006 1:57 PM
Benzart's back in the house!!!...Give me a couple hours to ask you a couple more staining questions. You made me two days behind. :( (I'm no slacker, you just weren't there for me when I really needed you.) Little finish, to finish it: Sunny day, lots more time to do stuff Buzzy Out! |
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Tue, Dec 5, 2006 2:26 PM
OK, I'll give the slacker a few more dayz, relax and take it easy. I'll have you know it wasn't easy getting Sherry to fix that stupid computer either, I worked the whole time on it. |
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Tue, Dec 5, 2006 4:51 PM
Clues; Bay Park is the least crime-ridden area of San Diego. Buzzy has cleverly chosen a job which conveniently requires daylight. At night his Tikis are 'drying'. The lad's in shape. Everything about his lair is mysterious. His girlfriend looks like she was drawn by Jack Kirby. He uses a comic book as his insignia... The clues are obvious, Buzzy is a Tiki Carver by day and a Crimefighter by night! |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Wed, Dec 6, 2006 12:11 PM
Damn, I was almost outed... Cammo: You're real close, but you've missed a couple of "clues." Keep looking....oh yeah, lol too! Last night's sunset came out blurry. Here's a shot across the bay. You can barely see the OB pier and Mission Bay jetty in the background. On bigger days, you can see the whitewater breaking with the naked eye from here. Thanks Stiki Tiki and family for the gift: I have a date with this log today, and my lawn... Always Busy Buzzy Out! |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Wed, Dec 6, 2006 2:27 PM
I'm still trying to get to that lawn.... |
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Bay Park Buzzy
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Wed, Dec 6, 2006 6:04 PM
A little fog came in for the sunset tonight Got a bit more done on this guy than the photos show I would like to thank the son of Carl, Carl Jr., for making dinner tonight. Indecisive Buzzy Out! |
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