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Lyn W

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I still haven't caught up from earlier this week, but has anyone heard from @Ray--Opo lately? Isn't he supposed to be having surgery today?
Yes you're right he said the 22nd. I have lost track of the dates.
@Ray--Opo I hope it has all gone well and you recover quickly!
Thinking of you.
 

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Lovely! Do they usually hunt by day?

Not sure anyone answered yet, but during the cold frozen Winter, with snow cover, very few little creatures that they normally catch and eat at dusk to dawn are out (nestled in keeping warm) soooo, owls are often spotted during daylight (warmer) times when the little varmints are out scampering around getting their own food.
 

Lyn W

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Not sure anyone answered yet, but during the cold frozen Winter, with snow cover, very few little creatures that they normally catch and eat at dusk to dawn are out (nestled in keeping warm) soooo, owls are often spotted during daylight (warmer) times when the little varmints are out scampering around getting their own food.
That would make sense!
 

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Quick bowl update..... long story short, although my pix looked good, there were some minor “tool” marks that we didnt like and felt they kind of detracted. Without fixing those marks would show even more in the staining/oiling process. Soooooo, I redid some of the inside of the bowl this morning, and successfully removed those marks. It’s worth giving everything 110% so it looks good in the end.

Once the marks were gone, I resanded a bit more today...only a few more sanding grits to go and it will be time to apply some finish.

Here’s a picture of the original block of wood I started with and where we stand today.

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Bowl Blank (Mahogany)

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Where We are Today
 

Cathie G

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I've never noticed much of a fragrance from mimosa trees, myself... Although I'm prone to sinus congestion, so the scent might just slip by me!
I have sinus problems too but if the tree decides to...you will smell it anyway. In all the years that I lived with one down the street, I only got to smell it once or twice. I do understand how it could be invasive in Florida. In Ohio our weather gets cold enough to control it. I was told by my son that I can't dig a sprout anymore for a houseplant because it's illegal in Ohio. People are using it to manufacture a drug. Those people are just dopes. Because of them we can't enjoy the beauty of a mimosa tree even just for a houseplant.
 

Lyn W

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Quick bowl update..... long story short, although my pix looked good, there were some minor “tool” marks that we didnt like and felt they kind of detracted. Without fixing those marks would show even more in the staining/oiling process. Soooooo, I redid some of the inside of the bowl this morning, and successfully removed those marks. It’s worth giving everything 110% so it looks good in the end.

Once the marks were gone, I resanded a bit more today...only a few more sanding grits to go and it will be time to apply some finish.

Here’s a picture of the original block of wood I started with and where we stand today.

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Bowl Blank (Mahogany)

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Where We are Today
yup you're right Mark.
If a jobs worth doing it's worth doing well.
It's looking amazing!
 

Cathie G

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Quick bowl update..... long story short, although my pix looked good, there were some minor “tool” marks that we didnt like and felt they kind of detracted. Without fixing those marks would show even more in the staining/oiling process. Soooooo, I redid some of the inside of the bowl this morning, and successfully removed those marks. It’s worth giving everything 110% so it looks good in the end.

Once the marks were gone, I resanded a bit more today...only a few more sanding grits to go and it will be time to apply some finish.

Here’s a picture of the original block of wood I started with and where we stand today.

View attachment 265608
Bowl Blank (Mahogany)

View attachment 265609
Where We are Today
Nice.
 

Lyn W

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I have sinus problems too but if the tree decides to...you will smell it anyway. In all the years that I lived with one down the street, I only got to smell it once or twice. I do understand how it could be invasive in Florida. In Ohio our weather gets cold enough to control it. I was told by my son that I can't dig a sprout anymore for a houseplant because it's illegal in Ohio. People are using it to manufacture a drug. Those people are just dopes. Because of them we can't enjoy the beauty of a mimosa tree even just for a houseplant.
My nephew is marrying a girl from Ohio this year. They have just bought a house in Las Vegas though.
 

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