Trying to get this year's stuff finish, so I'll be ready fo '19

[joepaulbutler]

I believe I did Gerhard & Gunter in May, The paint dept never got around to them, but at Thanksgiving time, when the kids were out, my grandson painted the smaller one, so I figured I go ahead a paint the bigger, Sure wish the paint dept would reopen her doors .

Not really proud of the painting, but as usual C&Cs welcome

Going to clean up the office/chip factory, sharpen some knives, maybe make another thin pointy detail knife, and of course the year-end bookkeeping .

You all have a celebratory New Years and a safe one. . . Pam &JoeB

[Nomad]

Looks like a great party! Have a great New Year!

[lionslair]

Still 10 or so days of Christmas to have a fair time.

[Soggy]

Couple of nice carvings Joe !....... go ahead and clean up the "chip factory" , take a few days off to enjoy the new year and then get at'er.... you've already got the https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oktoberfest holiday looked after for next year...
Wayne

[Arthur C.]

Those two look like they started New Year's Eve a little early, Joe! Fun little characters.

[Merle Rice]

Hi Joe , neat Carvings , way ahead of me on ready for new year. Happy New Year. Merle

[Claude]

Nice work, Joe!

Claude

[joepaulbutler]

Terry~Thank You
lionslair~10 days, don't understand-thick between the ears
Wayne~Thank You, Also that for the interesting site, Reno always has a big blowout
Arfhur~Thank You
Merle~Thank You
Claude~Thank You

You all have an enjoyable New Year, also make it a safe one. I know Pam & I will be watching the ball drop from our recliners

[lionslair]

12 days of Christmas are after Christmas starting that day onward. Old world song - goes with it.

[joepaulbutler]

Thanks for the enlightenment, I always thought the 12 days of Christmas was before Christmas, like I said lots of bone between the ears

[lionslair]

Beloved tells me every year as she completes the decorations and prepares to have me lift boxes here and there. Kinda like between Semesters or Jobs - swing time.

[Mark N. Akers]

Very nice Joe your Grandson did a very nice job, but he has a good mentor in Granddad.

[joepaulbutler]

Mark, Thank you & most kind words, all though It's a long time until I feel that I would be entitled to that title