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Old 12-24-2007, 04:14 PM
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A Christmas gift finally finished

As many of you know, we lost my Dad in August of this year. Mom came to live with us earlier this month, and it will for sure be a difficult Christmas at our house. Hopefully this will brighten her spirits a little.....



Mom loves both Hummingbirds and Butterflies, so I thought what better. The headboard itself wasn't all that difficult, just a lot of plasma cutting. About the most difficult part was the rope border at the top. It consists of 8 feet of 1/4" round stock, twisted, then shaped to fit the top of the headboard. The Hummingbird cutout is raise for a 3D effect with standoffs that I made from 3/8" round stock, then attached with 1/8" rivets.


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Old 12-24-2007, 05:02 PM
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And I thought that you made great knives! That headboard is outstanding. I bet your Mom will love it.

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Old 12-24-2007, 05:17 PM
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Mum always love things you get them especially when hand made mine loves things we've made and cherishes them above all else and well done on a good job
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Old 12-24-2007, 05:39 PM
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Real nice Ed i think your mom is one lucky lady
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Old 12-24-2007, 06:27 PM
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That is truly wonderful Ed, of course Cindy had shown me your book "of secrets". So this doesn't surprise me at all.

I'm glad you got your mother home and settled in, being close will ease the loss somewhat.

My best to you and yours over the holiday week. Hopefully I'll catch up with you on Friday.

Julie and Tara

(PS- tell Mandy the pups are GROWING!)


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Old 12-24-2007, 07:30 PM
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Thanks for showing Ed. You're gonna get the best present this year when you see the smiles.

Merry Christmas, Craig
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Ed, Your mom will love it......Keep up the good work.....carl


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The smile on your moms face will help to move on. I know when I build anything for my family members. Just the smile on their faces makes me want to head back to the shop and start another project.

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Old 12-27-2007, 07:34 AM
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Ed, That was awesome! I am glad you have your Mom with you, you have had a tough year but you came through in spades. I hope you had a great Christmas, we did down here in GA. I gave my Father a gentleman's bowie with false frame handle and walrus jawbone slabs, the look on his face was worth it. If I did not know better I think I saw a tear. That is what Christmas is all about. Talk to you soon buddy.

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That is a wonderful present. What will mean more to her than how beautiful it is, is the fact that you made it for her. To me there are no better gifts than those that come from the heart. Merry Christmas.
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Old 12-27-2007, 09:44 AM
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That is a very beautiful headboard although what cannot be seen in the headboard is the best part --- Love.

What was your mothers reaction?

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Thumbs up That is some FINE craftsmanship!

..Ed. You are a man of many talents, my friend.

I am sure your mom will apreciate and enjoy this labor of love

Have a blessed new year.

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A very fine gift indeed. As always a gift from the heart is always the best.
You are a man of many talents.
God Bless
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