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Buzzy's work: Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'intrate

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B Babalu Tiki Socialite Lemon Grove Joined: Nov 19, 2006 Posts: 2518	B Babalu Posted posted on Mon, Jan 7, 2008 8:53 PM BuZZy!! That bunny tiki is one smokin' fine piece of work there!! You STUD you!! Let's work something out...that's the Master Buzz tiki I've been holding back waiting for. I want that one! Give Kiva hugs, pat pats, and a couple of good doggies for me.
LT LOL Tiki Member San Diegoish Joined: Sep 06, 2007 Posts: 932	LT LOL Tiki Posted posted on Mon, Jan 7, 2008 11:48 PM On 2008-01-07 18:28, Bay Park Buzzy wrote: Babalu: Remember tiki #3, from early on in my career: See, we both went in the same direction: made a couple intro tikis and then took it to the next level. Here's to Rabbitikis!!!! Send that pic to Tiki Farm; Holden and Squid can start working on "Mugs Bunny".
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Tue, Jan 8, 2008 12:23 PM I took the leftover piece of wood I cut off the ring and I started another small guy last night: I have a little more sanding to do, and then the very fine details and decorations For size reference: Babalu: That rabittiki is long, long gone by now. I think that was the first carving I did that actually left my possession. I was making a second one when the chainsaw slapped me in the face. After that, I considered the carving to be jinxed and I quickly discarded it. I foolishly carved that first one with a dremel tool (didn't have any chisels yet) and it took me about 4 days. Based upon the advancement of my skills and looking at the depth and quality of carving on the rabbittiki, I think I can make one now in about an hour, maybe less. However, I now pass the rabbitiki making torch on to you...(I think I was just borrowing it from you, anyway) And Kiva sends her best to you and says she keeps hearing people talking about how cool the glaze is on the BOP's. She said it looks like a bird she once chased in Mexico, and it brings back happy memories of when she could walk in a straight line, and run without falling. Good times indeed! LOL: Mugs Bunny! Yes! Babalu, are you still reading... (hint, hint) The weather is sunny and the forcast calls for some more kicking ass today! Buzzy Out!
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Tue, Jan 8, 2008 6:38 PM Today's sunset definitely did not kick ass: Little tiki progress: Detailed and almost sanded Sanded and stained It's 5/16" at its deepest point. Installed: B-Ring it On! Buzzy Out! [ Edited by: Bay Park Buzzy 2008-01-08 19:46 ]
T Tiki-Kate Member Yucaipa, CA Joined: Sep 21, 2003 Posts: 1700	T Tiki-Kate Posted posted on Tue, Jan 8, 2008 7:21 PM Ooooo...pinky ring. Snazzy!
R RevBambooBen Tiki Socialite Huntikington Beach Joined: Nov 12, 2002 Posts: 7946	R RevBambooBen Posted posted on Tue, Jan 8, 2008 7:57 PM Been hangin out in Hillcrest wit dat pinky ring??? ( joking!silly!)
B Babalu Tiki Socialite Lemon Grove Joined: Nov 19, 2006 Posts: 2518	B Babalu Posted posted on Tue, Jan 8, 2008 8:14 PM LOL: Mugs Bunny! Yes! Babalu, are you still reading... (hint, hint) Bugs Bunny Mug? Hummmm...not tiki enough. Maybe with a grass skirt and a war club...maybe. Better yet, maybe I should stain that other palm one first huh...it's been ready.
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Wed, Jan 9, 2008 1:00 PM On 2008-01-08 19:21, Tiki-Kate wrote: Ooooo...pinky ring. Snazzy! Pinky ring on me, but I have these fat carver hands now so this one was made chick sized. The hole has the same diameter as a dime. BambiBen: Here is my new ring (under construction) that will eventually be placed upon my hand, which you will then be required to bow down and kiss when you enter my presence: and while your at it, you can kiss my...luv ya Boo! Babalu: Do you still have rabbit ears on your TV? In the real world, TV means television, not Trader Vic's. Buzzy Out!
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Wed, Jan 9, 2008 1:13 PM Now THATS what I'm talkin' About!
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Wed, Jan 9, 2008 7:03 PM Today's sunset: All I have left now on this guy is the sanding and staining He's a chubby little fellow It's about 3/8" deep, just under 2.5" tall... Here it is on my meat claw, for scale: You know what they say about big hands, right? Hopefully one day a scuffle will break out, and this will be the last thing someone will see before knockout time! Oh! That'll leave a mark! Benzart: You espeaka my language! With this Ring, I be King! King Buzzy Out!
S seeksurf Member Buckley, WA Joined: Sep 27, 2007 Posts: 2144	S seeksurf Posted posted on Wed, Jan 9, 2008 7:18 PM You are KING with that ring! and there face will have the seal to prove it :)
R RevBambooBen Tiki Socialite Huntikington Beach Joined: Nov 12, 2002 Posts: 7946	R RevBambooBen Posted posted on Wed, Jan 9, 2008 7:37 PM On 2008-01-09 19:03, Bay Park Buzzy wrote: With this Ring, I be King! King Buzzy Out! You goota get one of these wigs to seal the deal!!
HOK HOUSE OF KU Member TIKILAND, USA Joined: Apr 15, 2005 Posts: 541	HOK HOUSE OF KU Posted posted on Wed, Jan 9, 2008 9:29 PM On 2008-01-09 19:03, Bay Park Buzzy wrote: Here it is on my meat claw, for scale: You know what they say about big hands, right? Big hands, big nostrils? :lol: Freddie
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Thu, Jan 10, 2008 2:30 PM I sanded and stained the newest ring: The size of the band and its placement makes a neat kickstand so it can be displayed when, and if, I ever find myself not wearing it. On 2008-01-09 21:29, HOUSE OF KU wrote: Big hands, big nostrils? :lol: Freddie You know what they say about guys with big hands and big nostrils? (Eventually I'll run out of big body parts and get the answer I'm looking for.) On 2008-01-09 19:37, RevBambooBen wrote: You gotta get one of these wigs to seal the deal!! ...and a pair of Buddy Holly glasses, and I'll have my Kinny Halloween costume! Double value! On 2008-01-09 19:18, seeksurf wrote: You are KING with that ring! and their faces will have the seal to prove it :) I'll yell out: "I dub thee Knight of thee Knocked Out!" as I drop the Bay Park forged hammer... I will rule with an iron fist, adorned with a King's Ring! Buzzy Out! [ Edited by: Bay Park Buzzy 2008-01-10 14:32 ]
R RevBambooBen Tiki Socialite Huntikington Beach Joined: Nov 12, 2002 Posts: 7946	R RevBambooBen Posted posted on Thu, Jan 10, 2008 6:17 PM Not Kinny hair. Don hair!!! King????
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Thu, Jan 10, 2008 7:10 PM Today's sunset: On 2008-01-10 18:17, RevBambooBen wrote: Not Kinny hair. Don hair!!! On 2008-01-10 14:30, Bay Park Buzzy wrote: Double value! You see, when I'm feeling regal, it's the Don King wig. When I want to go out and be represented as a loser artist, I don the kinny wig. Double value! It's analogous to the classic tale of The Prince and the Pauper. Buy my tikis so I can get food and keep carving Buzzy Out!
R RevBambooBen Tiki Socialite Huntikington Beach Joined: Nov 12, 2002 Posts: 7946	R RevBambooBen Posted posted on Thu, Jan 10, 2008 7:16 PM For an extra buck, you could always sell your sunset photos to the outer bank, east facing residents, towards the ocean. I'm guessing their pads are dark and dingy by the time you get a beautiful sunset.
T Tahitiki Grand Member (1 year) San Jose Joined: Jun 11, 2004 Posts: 324	T Tahitiki Posted posted on Thu, Jan 10, 2008 8:08 PM That's some serious bling you have here. Very cool stuff, loves the tikis too. Gifted
R Robin Member where the road and the sky collide Joined: Jul 01, 2007 Posts: 402	R Robin Posted posted on Fri, Jan 11, 2008 12:15 PM Hi Buzzy...this ring thing has been really fun...as well as the body part discussion, and the videos. It doesn't get much better than talented AND funny. Glad your dog is o.k. also. Oh yeah...nice tikis too!
HT H2O Tiki Member Lemon Grove, Ca Joined: Jul 20, 2007 Posts: 34	HT H2O Tiki Posted posted on Sat, Jan 12, 2008 4:03 AM Hi all, Just wanted to drop you guys and dolls a note to say all is well here in Aisa. In the last few weeks I have been to Japan, Korea, and China. And it's nearly cold as hell. I have a few sun set shots, but I use film and need to get it developed. I will be back in the USofA in a couple of weeks. Until then, "Keep it real and keep on keeping on". H2O Tiki AKA Brian
R RevBambooBen Tiki Socialite Huntikington Beach Joined: Nov 12, 2002 Posts: 7946	R RevBambooBen Posted posted on Sun, Jan 13, 2008 10:18 PM
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 6:57 PM Few days worth of sunsets: Today On 2008-01-10 19:16, RevBambooBen wrote: For an extra buck, you could always sell your sunset photos to the outer bank, east facing residents, towards the ocean. I was also thinking about planting some giant bamboo across the front property line and let it grow, grow, grow. Then, I would have the neighbors pay me to remove it. I would be selling them an ocean view. That would be worth million! H20: Glad you're having a good time time out there, but don't drink the water! Tahitiki: Hey, thanks for dropping by. The bling is for a Tiki Guy who feels the compulsion to represent his true tiki status. For serious players only! On 2008-01-11 12:15, Robin wrote: Hi Buzzy...this ring thing has been really fun... Thanks Robin! More fun on the way... My left hand was feeling a little naked without some Tiki Bling on it. last night I worked on that problem: It's one of those four finger wide knuckle covering bling rings Today, I finished carving it Then i sanded it, and stained it It's a little redder than the pictures show. It's about 4" wide, 1" tall, and about 1/2" deep. Now I need more hands! Buzzy Out!
H hiltiki Tiki Socialite Hollywood, calif. Joined: Jun 10, 2004 Posts: 4256	H hiltiki Posted posted on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 7:19 PM Very nice Buzzy.
4 4WDtiki Tiki Socialite Omao, Kauai Joined: Aug 03, 2004 Posts: 1995	4 4WDtiki Posted posted on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 7:22 PM Do a metalcasting of it, and you'll have something!
B Babalu Tiki Socialite Lemon Grove Joined: Nov 19, 2006 Posts: 2518	B Babalu Posted posted on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 7:23 PM Ring Master! I'm way digging on the way this here Bling Blang Bing Bouncers ring turned out! The carving is way cool...It looks like a Tiki flanked by a birdman on either side to me....SWEET BEANS BUZZ - your carving small relief panels dude! Think bigger - The Parthenon of BUZZ...
B Benzart Member Port Saint Lucie, Florida Joined: Jan 09, 2004 Posts: 10397	B Benzart Posted posted on Mon, Jan 14, 2008 7:36 PM BuZZy, BUZZY, Buzzy, What the hell are you DOING! These Bling Rings are getting WAY out of Hand, Awesome Detail, Just Incredible, Where are you getting these skills, Man you are growing by Leaps and Bounds. Slow down before you make us All look Bad!, Second thought, Pick it up a Little you are right on the verge of big things. HappyHappyHappy
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Wed, Jan 16, 2008 11:19 AM Yesterday, I spent my afternoon crafting some log drawings I managed to get four done, all freehanded Here is a couple of face logs that I drew out with my chaisaw. I put in dark stain to trick the eye into thinking there is a shadow there. It's easier to do this than to actually carve it out. And here's a couple that almost have elements of tiki in them My favorite effort is the Chainsaw KU 4WD: I'm sure there will resin casts in every color of the rainbow for that ring. Especially GOLD! Hiltiki: * On 2008-01-14 19:23, Babalu wrote: Think bigger - The Parthenon of BUZZ... I was actually thinking of making one of those Maori clock meeting house thingys, kinda like these Benzart: keep watching and I'll keep making stuff. Some of it will even be of marginal quality. Thanks for your help! The Devolution of Tiki has always been market driven. Buzzy Out!
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Thu, Jan 17, 2008 11:41 AM A little daily progress: I put the first coat of stain on this guy: And sealed up these guys Always more work to do... Buzzy Out!
B Babalu Tiki Socialite Lemon Grove Joined: Nov 19, 2006 Posts: 2518	B Babalu Posted posted on Thu, Jan 17, 2008 12:00 PM Cool...How about a Maori meeting house for Kiva...or maybe even one for your Barbies?
H harro Member Australia Joined: Sep 05, 2005 Posts: 686	H harro Posted posted on Thu, Jan 17, 2008 1:46 PM thanks buzzy for the amusement over the last few pages - those rings are Serious Bling!! Love it! :D and the last tiki with the stain job is killer!
Z Zaya Tiki Socialite San Diego, CA Joined: Jun 06, 2006 Posts: 209	Z Zaya Posted posted on Thu, Jan 17, 2008 4:56 PM On 2008-01-17 12:00, Babalu wrote: Cool...How about a Maori meeting house for Kiva...or maybe even one for your Barbies? Hey, you could make one for your Homies!
M MooneyTiki Member Jensen Beach,fla Joined: Sep 28, 2005 Posts: 578	M MooneyTiki Posted posted on Thu, Jan 17, 2008 5:20 PM Aloha Buzzy!!! your Bling ring carvings are cool my friend and I really love the KU you just stained! keep slayin the wood and havin fun,lookin good,Aloha, your friend, Mooney
R RevBambooBen Tiki Socialite Huntikington Beach Joined: Nov 12, 2002 Posts: 7946	R RevBambooBen Posted posted on Fri, Jan 18, 2008 7:03 PM Screw the Pats!!!
T T_birdman Member San Gabriel Valley-SoCal Joined: Jun 19, 2007 Posts: 271	T T_birdman Posted posted on Fri, Jan 18, 2008 7:37 PM LOL! Nice Ben!
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Mon, Jan 21, 2008 12:53 PM Couple sunsets: Here's this guy all stained up: I like the way the natural part of the log transitions into the worked part: He's a happy face log! Project next is these two 5' support poles for a patio installation Simple to carve designs, but there will be some engineering issues to deal as I work my way through it. These will be installed on pillars and will be attached to a prexisting roof structure, som I cannot alter the top and bottom portions. I'll have to make sure they can bear a load and be functional, as opposed to being just free standing statues. On 2008-01-17 13:46, harro wrote: thanks buzzy for the amusement over the last few pages It's new thing I'm trying: to be entertaining! Glad you hopped on for the ride when I was bringing my A game. In a couple pages I'll run out of new material and have to go back to making fun of the mug guys and drunks again. On 2008-01-17 12:00, Babalu wrote: or maybe even one for your Barbies? You know I will never take ANY of my Barbies out of the original packaging! On 2008-01-17 17:20, MooneyTiki wrote: Aloha Buzzy!!! your Bling ring carvings are cool my friend and I really love the KU you just stained! keep slayin the wood and havin fun,lookin good,Aloha, your friend, Mooney Thanks Mooney! Nice work on your end too! I'll keep having fun because that's all I time for these days. BambooBen: Stupid Patriots! Now it's back to UFC season. Go Nate Diaz! This rain is messing with my work timetable. Buzzy Out!
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Tue, Jan 22, 2008 1:22 PM Here is what I got done on the first one last night: Sun's out, but i'm still working inside today. Buzzy Out!
G GMAN Member My Island Joined: Jul 14, 2005 Posts: 2999	G GMAN Posted posted on Tue, Jan 22, 2008 4:39 PM I see you have your rake inside so you can clean the carpet :lol: Buzzy for President!
S seeksurf Member Buckley, WA Joined: Sep 27, 2007 Posts: 2144	S seeksurf Posted posted on Tue, Jan 22, 2008 9:41 PM Buzzy Nice job on the Ku style tiki, I like him allot. Must be nice to carve in the house i haven't got the balls anymore to try.
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Wed, Jan 23, 2008 2:52 PM Sunset: Progress: On 2008-01-22 21:41, seeksurf wrote: Must be nice to carve in the house i haven't got the balls anymore to try. I love house carving! In addition to big balls of steel, I also have splinter resistent skin on the bottom of my feet. The ocean view over here is kind of distracting, so I never really notice this: If your work area is clean, you do not spend enough time on your work! On 2008-01-22 16:39, GMAN wrote: I see you have your rake inside so you can clean the carpet :lol: It's all about having the right tool for the job! Kiva guards the mess! If my floor was clean, I'd probably get the couch back from the dog. She doesn't go on the floor anymore. Buzzy Out!
C Cammo Member San Diego Joined: May 18, 2006 Posts: 2041	C Cammo Posted posted on Wed, Jan 23, 2008 3:29 PM Hey Buzz Boy - How about a debate? Seems like the 'in' thing these days. U pick the time, place, and subjects. U pick your opponent. Or opponents. I can moderate, but I'll need a few slugs of rum & lime. Who would go up against Buzzy the Wonder Kid in a no-holds barred faceoff on a national live cyber-cast? With a smash-ola'd moderator? Or is this getting too political? Maybe the only debate rule is that NONE of the subjects can be politics!
H harro Member Australia Joined: Sep 05, 2005 Posts: 686	H harro Posted posted on Wed, Jan 23, 2008 5:59 PM On 2008-01-23 14:52, Bay Park Buzzy wrote: Kiva guards the mess! :lol: :lol: this pic almost made me choke / spit my mouthful of chips over the monitor, you know those reflex laughs but kinda half thru the nose type of laugh, y'know... ah well, anyway, classic pic!!! a true sign that you're really living the tiki carver lifestyle - wood chips on the living room floor...awesome. harro out!
BPB Bay Park Buzzy Tiki Socialite West Bay Park, San Diego, CA Joined: Apr 07, 2006 Posts: 3066	BPB Bay Park Buzzy Posted posted on Fri, Jan 25, 2008 10:59 AM Sunset: I did most of the roughing out on this guy. Now I just have to do the final adjustments, sanding, decorating, sanding again, staining, sealing, and installing to do. After or in between all that, I'll be doing another one! Cammo: I think a debate would be a great idea. I love to fling rhetoric around, along with my woodchips ,that is! Harro: Here's some riveting action from the life of Kiva If we all yell LOUD, maybe we can stop the rain! Buzzy Out!
C Cammo Member San Diego Joined: May 18, 2006 Posts: 2041	C Cammo Posted posted on Fri, Jan 25, 2008 4:56 PM Howabout a Chop Debate. While one person addresses the question, the other carves their Tiki. Then back. You get votes by answering questions AND producing a Tiki. Do it live with write-in Shout questions. Vote for the winner via Shout. The debate topics are totally open. Questions about ANY subject are allowed. Again, who will go up against the Buzz from Tikiland?
S seeksurf Member Buckley, WA Joined: Sep 27, 2007 Posts: 2144	S seeksurf Posted posted on Fri, Jan 25, 2008 5:09 PM Looking good Buzzy. I hear your in for more strange weather?
B Babalu Tiki Socialite Lemon Grove Joined: Nov 19, 2006 Posts: 2518	B Babalu Posted posted on Fri, Jan 25, 2008 6:53 PM On 2008-01-23 15:29, Cammo wrote: Hey Buzz Boy - How about a debate? Seems like the 'in' thing these days. U pick the time, place, and subjects. U pick your opponent. Or opponents. I can moderate, but I'll need a few slugs of rum & lime. Who would go up against Buzzy the Wonder Kid in a no-holds barred faceoff on a national live cyber-cast? With a smash-ola'd moderator? Or is this getting too political? Maybe the only debate rule is that NONE of the subjects can be politics! I think Hilary is one HOT babe! In fact, I think she could even smoke Buffy in a slap down by round 3... [ Edited by: Babalu 2008-01-25 18:57 ]
C Cammo Member San Diego Joined: May 18, 2006 Posts: 2041	C Cammo Posted posted on Fri, Jan 25, 2008 10:51 PM "Put the dog dish on the ground, Bill. No, really, on the GROUND!"
J JenTiki Grand Member (1 year) Home of the best rum collection in NC Joined: Jun 16, 2006 Posts: 2336	J JenTiki Posted posted on Sat, Jan 26, 2008 12:15 AM "Put the dog dish on the ground, Bill. No, really, on the GROUND!" :lol: :lol: :lol:
HOK HOUSE OF KU Member TIKILAND, USA Joined: Apr 15, 2005 Posts: 541	HOK HOUSE OF KU Posted posted on Sat, Jan 26, 2008 6:51 PM I swear I smell a cocktail weiner....Is it coming from here...or there?? :lol: Glad to meet you Buddy, thats a pretty unusual secret handshake...you from around here?? :) You know the rules Buddy, you gotta stay there for at least a minute...pace yourself :blush: