beginner stick

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Nice to see a Santa on such hot day, and he has a nice smile.

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Welcome Lefty, you've come to the right place!

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Thank you, WB, I bookmarked it.

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Merle, thank you for mentioning the rubber tip, I was actually wondering about that. I only have white ones though, didn't want white. Maybe on the "next" stick, ha ha!
Randy and Bob, I thank you, my lilac bush thanks you...it did most of the work <smile>.

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Me oh my! Fantastic! I think I may of seen a couple of these in Oregon.

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Brian, balance, that is what I noticed with this stick right off, suits me nice.
Claude, thank you. Now, what do you think a Christmas Stick should have?

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Very well done, sir and lad!

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Thank you, Bill and Joe, for the nice comments. I do plan on using this stick real soon.
Woodburner, I know the options are endless, I just needed a stick quick for a trek in Washington, thank you for the suggestions.

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Okay, not pretty, just a stick, not even quite "rustic", but usable. Lilac..hard as nails! Yeah, I need more now. I left the hook on the bottom in case I need to fend off irate raccoons or something. Not likely, but it is good for a conversation starter. C&C welcome.
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Paul, the antler is looking really nice, and the way you hung it just looks so natural..what a good idea between your wife and you. Maybe it could be sat off from the wall with lighting. It sure looks nice there!

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"shedding, and recently out of hibernation." A.K.A. hungry! Paul, you share a beautiful area with lots of locals, just be careful and quick!

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Nice carving, and tribute, very touching.

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I like the double sided carving idea. Nicely done!

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Nice setup! Nice selection of tools!

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Just don't let him see Randy's hurt lab, could be vicious stick fight.

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Nice idea!