I Forge Iron
Blacksmith and Metalworking Forum
What have you got lurking in your backyard?
This is a discussion on What have you got lurking in your backyard? within the Sculpture, yard art, etc forums, part of the Blacksmithing category; Colleen, The remainder of the year it sits in the garden and intimidates mice and other small animals. At least ...
| |||||||
| Register | FAQ | Calendar | Search | Today's Posts | Mark Forums Read |
04-11-2008, 06:37 PM
| ||||
| ||||
Colleen, The remainder of the year it sits in the garden and intimidates mice and other small animals. At least thats my story LOL
__________________ While never issued evenly, common sense should always be deployed uniformly. Semper Fi! Its not just for breakfast anymore!!  |
|
04-12-2008, 01:31 PM
| ||||
| ||||
| snail
I found this guy by our big oak. That's my smithy in the background 
__________________ Man's opinion is no substitute for the Word of GOD. |
|
04-13-2008, 11:40 PM
| ||||
| ||||
| what is it?
It's a growth that was on an oak tree next to where a limb has been broken off--it's woody but was probably caused by a fungus. It looks like a snail so I dressed it up a little more with the eyes on stems (pop rivet nails)--smoothing and linseed oiling the surface and giving it a smiley mouth. The figured grain is really nice.
__________________ Man's opinion is no substitute for the Word of GOD. |
|
04-14-2008, 01:19 PM
| ||||
| ||||
| Not a tree, but
Anything convienient that will get you higher than the mean ole dog can reach. Life is full of surprises when you are real young. Might make a good advertisement for fabric softener with Febreeze in it though.
__________________ Irnsrgn Knowledge must be shared or it lies dead in the mind. The Blacksmith must use Hammer and Flame to force the iron down the path of his own choosing. I usually find it much easier to be wrong once in while than to try to be perfect. Last edited by irnsrgn; 04-14-2008 at 01:23 PM. |
|
04-26-2008, 08:02 PM
| |||
| |||
|
This is a picture of my wife with some of the wildlife around the shop. It is a Diamondback Rattlesnake. 58" long. Be careful where you step!!!! Jerry Creepy Crawler - IFI Blacksmith Photo Gallery Last edited by Jerry W.; 04-26-2008 at 08:05 PM. Reason: Trying to get the picture to post. Don't know if I am smart enough.... |
|
04-26-2008, 10:48 PM
| |||
| |||
|
I don't miss seeing those little darlings! We used to live in Goldthwaite, TX in the geographacal center of TX, and that is a regular sight. Them and copperheads. I have only seen (& killed) about 5 copperheads and 1 pigmy rattler in the 31 years we have been in East Texas! And it don't bother me none! That is some lady ya got there to handle one even if it is dead!
__________________ GOD is Good, ALL the time! Member: SCABA, ABANA, 4StatesIronMunchers |
|
04-28-2008, 04:17 PM
| ||||
| ||||
|
This was crossing the back yard, so Whitesmith just picks it up and carries it in the woodpile. He said it was headed in that direction anyway, he just helped it along. (grin)
__________________ Tools do not make the blacksmith, the blacksmith makes the tools. gc If someone questions your standards, they are not high enough. |
Linear Mode
