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Only took about 2 or 3 years to start. Probably going to end up on a Ocotillo.

Tri-Tronic Pro 200 XLS Used Dog training system. It has everything but the manual (Can get it pdf from Tri Tronic website) and the plastic collar. Any 1" collar will work. I had a black and blaze, but they were cut to my dogs size. Figured you would want to get your own. I have tried to guage...

Posting in this tribute area is never easy. But it allows us some space, and an understanding circle of friends. Belle was the first dog I ever owned myself. I got Belle after 21 years in the Navy thinking that I could finally have a dog. I had no idea how much that dog did for me...

I have a pair of cans M/F in the freezer and its time to move them to the taxidermist. Cans do not come easy to us Minnesotans, so other than a possible future sea duck, this will probably be the only taxidermy display in the house. Problem is, I am just not sure of how I want them mounted. I...

I just got the word today that I will be taking a job in Syracuse, NY starting next week. I will be without most of my big tools and It'll take a while to get set up properly, but would love to find some carvers up in that area to hang out, carve and paint. As expected, Clint Taylor was...

I am pleased to announce that Pat Godin will be conducting a one-day Hen Mallard Painting course on Saturday 16 October 2010. It will be at the Hope Lutheran Church, 5728 Cedar Avenue South. Minneapolis MN 55417. Pat will demonstrate the techniques he uses in design, set up and painting of one...

This weekend kicks off the MN game fair. The largest outdoor event of its kind leading into the fall hunting season. I will be on Waterfowlers hill on Friday and Saturday giving carving demonstrations along with the MN Decoy carving club. I should have my dog there as well as she can't get...

So, I carved a couple of Sugar Pine ducks. Nice stuff to work with. Carves like cedar and smells great. I had never worked with Pine and had an opportunity to add some to my luggage. It is kiln dried, perfectly clear and from a reputable source supplying Sugar Pine to West Coast carvers for...

Got an email this morning that there is a 2 day brush sale on high end brushes including the Kolinsky sables (usually found in the watercolor section). The seller is Jerry's and it seems to be online only. At upto 65% off, this is worth looking at. If you are not familiar, Jerry's is a great...

My Friend and Artistic Mentor Keith Mueller suggested that I check out the Duckboats and introduce myself. So Here I go. I grew up in Minnesota on a spring-fed lake surrounded by cornfields. My father was an avid hunter and carpenter. I walked fields and sat in blinds from as far back as...