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  1. 06-20-2006, 12:30 PM #1
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    The Au Natural Challenge

    It looks like the creek is going Au Natural this week. Is this the makings for a challenge? If no one protests, I'd like to start a challenge along the lines of the bonkers contest. No rules except that it has to have a natural edge along the rim of the piece. The prize is the title of "SMC High Council of the Au Natural Grand Poobah" and bragging rights.

    Voting can either be discussed or shown by poll of peers as done in the past.

    Deadline for entry July 15th? If anyone wants to participate I suggest we keep all chatter, entries, etc, in this thread so as not to take over everyone elses posts. Maybe make it sticky if there is enough interest.

    Anyone?
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  3. 06-20-2006, 12:45 PM #2
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    I,m in! The wheels are turning! Pun intended!
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  4. 06-20-2006, 1:42 PM #3
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    I'm in.......if I can find some more wood locally.....I'll turn another one....if not ....the 2 I am currently working on will be entered!

    Grand Poobah.......I've always wanted a title........
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  5. 06-20-2006, 3:37 PM #4
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    Ken, does the "Au Natural Grand Poobah" wear clothes or not???
    Good, Fast, Cheap--Pick two.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cecil Arnold
    Ken, does the "Au Natural Grand Poobah" wear clothes or not???

    I think you have to wear your winning bowl on your head and that's all.

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  7. 06-20-2006, 6:10 PM #6
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    What a shame, I looked forward to seeing Ken in a pink thong.
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  8. 06-20-2006, 7:01 PM #7
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    I think that I should be able to come up with a thing or two..
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    With my shop temperature averageing 110 degrees, I made need to turn Au Natural .
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    I always like a contest so count me in
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cecil Arnold
    What a shame, I looked forward to seeing Ken in a pink thong.
    Oh my goodness....too much info and very bad image stuck in my head.!!!
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    Not to worry Dennis! You wouldn't see the pink thong for the jeans over the top!
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    Does the piece have to have been begun after the start of the contest?

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  14. 06-21-2006, 10:50 AM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe Fisher
    Does the piece have to have been begun after the start of the contest?

    -Joe
    No rules except that it has to have a natural edge along the rim of the piece. It would be nice if it was a recent piece and not something from three years ago, but there again, how will we know? I guess we'll just have to trust in our fellow Creekers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ken Fitzgerald
    I'm in.......if I can find some more wood locally.....I'll turn another one....if not ....the 2 I am currently working on will be entered!

    Grand Poobah.......I've always wanted a title........
    OK Ken, I'll see if I can help out some. I should have some cherry around here somewhere, maybe some apricot or possibly black locust that will give you some nice bark to work with.

    It's going to be a while yet before I'm up and turning again, so I'll have to turn vicariously thru you for the time being!!

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  16. 06-21-2006, 6:04 PM #15
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    Hmm... Mebbe it's time for me to take another look at that crotch piece I have...
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