A Work of Art

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heinzir
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A Work of Art

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My daughter's father-in-law, Art Brooker, surprised me last week with this 1:18 scale model of Chiquita that he had spent months working on. He carved it from a block of cedar using templates he made from the lines drawings. He is not a sailor and there are a few rigging details that aren't quite right but it still looks great!

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Re: A Work of Art

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Lovely! I always prefer hand-crafted gifts, and this is a super one.
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Re: A Work of Art

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It's really nice in and of itself, but the time and effort put into it by someone else makes it priceless. 8)
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Re: A Work of Art

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Tell the TRUTH! you took in the bath tub with you didn't you? LOL I know I would be tempted
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Re: A Work of Art

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That's beautiful Henry..please pass on my compliments. Priceless indeed....
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Re: A Work of Art

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that is way cool! 8)
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Re: A Work of Art

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Ormonddude wrote:Tell the TRUTH! you took in the bath tub with you didn't you? LOL I know I would be tempted
What can I say? My rubber ducky found another job -- as the knob on the end of my outboard motor shifter extension!

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Re: A Work of Art

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Sounds like a great guy, that is a terrific gift.
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