Boggy Bottom Bayou: January 2017

Friday, January 20, 2017

OOPS!!! I haven't Caught Up!

Well, if there are any blog lovers out there...I apologize...I haven't posted every post by me here and I should...I will catch up here and try to do better! Here they are in order of posting...please enjoy!

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Here is a work in progress I have been busy on...my son taught me a new stain technique which is not so harsh and gives a little softer distress...

I weakened the stain a bit and went in sections...much easier to control! A few more tweaks and she'll be ready for a hat

She needs a hat and hair...what kind...thin? curly? big hat ...little hat...decisions must be made...any ideas?

Post 2) Here is another WIP, she is just a big gossip!!! Anybody got a name...?

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Here is another that has escaped, from where..?.I don't know...yes, he needs his other ear...had to leave for Holidays and will have to add it shortly! For Now I will just call him "VINCENT". LOL!

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Look what my hands made! New Doll!

Look what my hands made! New Doll!

While playing around with expressions and working on improvement of my artwork (my happy place) this guy came out....he kinda scares me! I was going for old....his smile will show up more when painting him...what do you think?

Very different than the usual.......

I hope he looks old and kind......have to figure out how I want to paint his eyes...

I have a couple more....Hmmmmm...I don't know what to call them...how about "My Uglies!

Well, I try to add more tomorrow....

My Best

Always

Carly

Allan graduates! Masters of Science!

Masters in Engineering from CU!!! Just last week we went to Colorado for my eldest son's graduation from Colorado University at Boulder. He now has his Masters in Environmental Engineering. He received his Bachelors in Chemical Engineering from USF where he was the President of Engineers Without Borders.

He has always had an interest in providing sanitary drinking water to those in other countries who have none. His most recent trip took him to Africa for a few months! He had quite the experience!

Congratulations, Allan!!!

My Son Matthew, Birds of Prey!!!

This is a picute of my son,Matthew, who is the Coordinator for Eagle Watch in Florida!

Audubon’s Center for Birds of Prey opened its doors in 1979. Thirty one years later, the Center is the premier raptor rehabilitation facility in the eastern United States. Raptors treated at the Center include hawks, owls, kites, falcons and eagles. In addition to birds of prey, it also cares for vultures, taking every opportunity to educate the public about these very valuable members of the stork family.

Annual patient admissions average 600, with a release rate of 40%. Approximately 10% of admissions annually are Bald Eagles, and the Center is renowned for its eagle care. To date the Center has released 407 eagles back to the wild.

Non-releasable birds may live out their lives at the Center as education ambassadors. Young birds with permanent disabilities are trained to the glove and become “working birds”, traveling to schools, festivals and other events. They interact with over 20,000 people annually.

The Center is located in a suburban neighborhood on Lake Sybelia in Maitland. In addition to over 20 species of raptors and vultures on display, there are educational displays, a butterfly garden, gazebo and wetlands on the lake and Audubon House, a restored 1924 bungalow.