Forty Rod SASS 3935 6,428 Posted October 13 I could do that. Just hand it to me and I can hold it just like he does. One fine sculptor. My creative ability with whittling is to make fine pieces of wood for starting fires. 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marshal Hangtree 1,817 Posted October 13 I'm like 40 Rod. All my whittlin' turns into kindlin'. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joke 'um 749 Posted October 13 Standing on that fella's head ain't workin'. He seems to have escaped! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 19,076 Posted October 13 What talent! Beautiful work. I have mastered making sharp pointy sticks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Kloehr 658 Posted October 13 31 minutes ago, Pat Riot, SASS #13748 said: What talent! Beautiful work. I have mastered making sharp pointy sticks. I have graduated to sharpening pencils. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 19,076 Posted October 13 5 minutes ago, John Kloehr said: I have graduated to sharpening pencils. I always break the lead off.... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 2,705 Posted October 13 1 hour ago, Joke 'um said: Standing on that fella's head ain't workin'. He seems to have escaped! And went to Washington D.C. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cactus Jack Calder 570 Posted October 13 Joe, That is fantastic work. Absolutely to be admired. The best I can do is make something like this; Look like this: However, I enjoy the simple things in life so I am happy to make a few people smile. I gave the Santa ornaments to family last Christmas. As Pat Riot quotes, “A man’s got to know his limitations.” Further, “Don’t worry, be happy.” CJ 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 784 Posted October 13 13 hours ago, Subdeacon Joe said: nada Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sixgun Sheridan 3,860 Posted October 13 Too often in society we judge a person's talent or intelligence by their ability to balance budgets or make discoveries in the lab. They often forget that the ability to do things with your hands is just as much a sign of intelligence as having a college degree. Unfortunately the people who can make or repair things have to be content with making meager salaries while those who have a diploma on the wall get the big bucks... even if they're not smart enough to figure out why their lawnmower won't start. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Widder, SASS #59054 7,086 Posted October 13 Unbelievable. Fantastic. Extraordinary. Such a gift should bring him a lot of notoriety. Heck, I have trouble whittling a tooth pick. ..........Widder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dusty Boots 144 Posted October 13 15 minutes ago, Widder, SASS #59054 said: Unbelievable. Fantastic. Extraordinary. Such a gift should bring him a lot of notoriety. Heck, I have trouble whittling a tooth pick. ..........Widder Start with a bigger piece of wood! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Wheeler 1,452 Posted October 19 Speaking of whittlin', I thought this was beyond impressive! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sedalia Dave 10,887 Posted October 20 On 10/13/2020 at 1:00 PM, Sixgun Sheridan said: Too often in society we judge a person's talent or intelligence by their ability to balance budgets or make discoveries in the lab. They often forget that the ability to do things with your hands is just as much a sign of intelligence as having a college degree. Unfortunately the people who can make or repair things have to be content with making meager salaries while those who have a diploma on the wall get the big bucks... even if they're not smart enough to figure out why their lawnmower won't start. You should look into what a plumber, Electrician or HVAC Tech makes per hour. Dang few college grads come close. And they don't have 6 figure student loans. I have come to the realization that the reason college has been pushed so much in the last few years as it has become the mostly fool proof and exceptionally stealthy method for over throwing our democratic republic and replacing it with a malevolent government that will attempt to control every part of its subjects lives. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sixgun Sheridan 3,860 Posted October 20 27 minutes ago, Sedalia Dave said: You should look into what a plumber, Electrician or HVAC Tech makes per hour. Dang few college grads come close. And they don't have 6 figure student loans. We all know how much they charge an hour, but do they really take that much home with them? I don't see many plumbers living in upscale neighborhoods and driving a Lexus. Heck, they can't even afford a belt for their pants! 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sedalia Dave 10,887 Posted October 20 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Sixgun Sheridan said: We all know how much they charge an hour, but do they really take that much home with them? I don't see many plumbers living in upscale neighborhoods and driving a Lexus. Heck, they can't even afford a belt for their pants! As for the cars and houses they are down to earth folks and live their lives accordingly saving their money for retirement. Unfortunately this frugalness gets carried a bit to far and we have to suffer their wardrobe choices. Edited October 20 by Sedalia Dave 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subdeacon Joe 23,363 Posted October 20 1 hour ago, Sixgun Sheridan said: We all know how much they charge an hour, but do they really take that much home with them? I don't see many plumbers living in upscale neighborhoods and driving a Lexus. Heck, they can't even afford a belt for their pants! Yeah, but a lot of 'em have nice boats, travel trailers, dirt bikes, and other nifty toys. Maybe even a fancy cabin in the woods or by a lake. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
