a pair of goats!

[tomsteve]

actually the same goat but since using 1/8" BB, I stack 2 for a bit of extra support.

this is spinach. he was a goat at a sanctuary near me( a country "near"  ). the sanctuary is a perfect example of what sanctuary life for animals should be.

about 3 weeks ago, spinach couldn't walk. the woman that owns the rescue did a whole lot to find out what the cause. a week of veterinary care at the rescue resulted in nothing so off to MSU large animal hospital, who the owner has been using for years and is one of the best in the nation. 3 days of imaging, bloodwork, and all kind of other tests resulted in no conclusion so the decision was made to let spinach go. everyone involved- the owner, volunteers, and followers were crushed.

I've known the owner for a few years. we have been a part of a group that worked diligently to get a scam rescue shut down and the manager held accountable, which the owner was found guilty of felony cruelty/ abandonment 25+ animals( 65 total) and took a plea deal for another charge of felony cruelty 5-10 animals. 

with everything the owner has done over the years ( she only takes in animals that are true sanctuary animals- no chance of being adopted), I wanted to do something for her.

spinach inspired me. I hope she likes these.

there's a good mistake in one of them. might not be found unless I point it out.

[rjweb]

Very nice, RJ

[daveww1]

nice work

[Hudson River Rick]

@tomsteve

Tom, great cutting on a nice pattern.  In another life, I'm a custom framer and,  I commend you on the real nice framing job.

Thanks for sharing.

Rick

 

[tomsteve]

1 hour ago, Hudson River Rick said:

@tomsteve

Tom, great cutting on a nice pattern.  In another life, I'm a custom framer and,  I commend you on the real nice framing job.

Thanks for sharing.

Rick

 

thank you for the compliment on the frame. I don't have precision to get perfect miters for the corners. pretty darn close but not quite.l hence the padauk in the corners. it covers up the slight gap ( only on 2 opposite corners) and seems to be a nice contrast- not blaring and not blah.

[Hudson River Rick]

@tomsteve

Hey Tom, only you and I know that.  

NEVER POINT OUT WHAT YOU THINK ARE MISTAKES.  Let someone else find them,I bet they won't.

Rick