ebay AUCTION to support our forum - Birdhouse Ornament!

[CHARLIE]

HEADSUP EVERYBODY! IT'S AUCTION TIME AGAIN![/b]
We've got another auction goin on ebay! 8)




Here's the link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8250160844

This type of Birdhouse Ornament is handturned on a woodlathe by yours truly.  I finish each one with a shellac and then polish it by buffing.  Each one I make is unique because of the character and grain of the wood. This one has a Walnut roof and perch and Cherry house.  The wood came from Olmsted County, Minnesota.   I doubt you will see many turned Birdhouse Ornaments in craftstores or craft sales.  They make nice displays or even tree decorations.

Go for it!  Bid it up! Only the winning bid gets it!8) 8)

[Jeff]

I have one and they are great!  I'll have to go get a picture of ours!

[Stump Jumper]

the Charliehead game is fun too  8)

[Paschale]

I have one of those too...and it was the picture I submitted for the Christmas contest.  It's a beaut!

https://forestryforum.com/gallery2/christmas_2005/Paschale

[Patty]

These little bitty bird houses are the best. I have sent 3 to Germany and kept 2 for myself. They are absolutely precious!

[CHARLIE]

Thanks a bunch for the compliments!  I really enjoy making them.  One thing I enjoy about woodturning is being able to take a piece of wood from a firewood pile or the forest floor and show the beauty that is in it.  I've gotten so I just hate to see a chunk of wood go into a fire. ;D

It's exciting to watch people bidding for something I made.  The Cherry and Walnut trees that the wood came from grew in rural Stewartville, Minnesota, which is in the Southeastern portion of the state. 

I'm leaving this evening to go ice fishing way up north Minnesota at Red Lake. I'll be back Friday afternoon. Meanwhile I hope the bidding keeps going, it's for a great purpose! 8) 

[Minnesota_boy]

What route are you taking to REd Lake?  Maybe we can get together for coffee?  IM me, please.

[Frank_Pender]

Charlie, I am so envious of your skill in making the bird houses as well as the Christmas tree ornaments, I can't bring myself to bid. :'( :'( :'( :'(

[Bothy_Loon]

That Charlie fella has it all!
Looks talent & Potatoes!
Nice gesture to the Forum from him as well.
By the way folks
A belated Happy New Year
It takes us a while to come round after Hogmanay!
Bothy Loon

[mike_van]

Looks nice Charley -  I made one this summer, glued up staves of western red cedar, turned it round, made a copper roof,  it's about 14" tall, 6" dia. - I gave it away to our local Historical Society, they auctioned them off as a fund raiser. I never did hear what it brought - First round one I ever did. Fun though.

[Jeff]

Hey, thats really a nice one! I love copper as it ages outside.

[asy]

Gosh, Charlie, it's just beautiful!!!

I sure wish I could afford to bid on it, but I reckon CK's pockets are deeper than mine.

asy :D

[beenthere]

 ;D 8)

[CHARLIE]

Mike_Van, nice job. I'm sure some bird will be thrilled to live in that birdhouse!  Copper and cedar should last a long time too.

I'm hoping someone out there will enjoy having the Birdhouse Ornament I turned.  I'm pretty excited about this auction.  I've enjoyed being a member of the Forestry Forum for quite awhile now and have made some good and close friends.........some that I haven't ever seen yet. Plus.. and it's a big plus.....I still get to pick on my big brother. ;D

If the bidding goes well, maybe I'll throw in one of my little turned acorns with it.

[pigman]

If the bidding goes well, maybe I'll throw in one of my little turned acorns with it.

What is this maybe business. : Are you just trying to get us to bid higher then change your mind. ;D

[CHARLIE]

I reckon I shouldn't have used the word "Maybe".........I'll definitely throw in one of my little turned acorns. They are red oak nut with a walnut cap.  They are just for display.

[beenthere]

Yup.   Charlie, ya just HAD to throw that little acorn into the auction, and the price jumped immediately.......... : :D

[pigman]

I like acorns. 8)

[Gilman]

I like acorns and that bird house  ;D

Nw_Hardwoods

[Frank_Pender]

You know, David, I do not care what Kathy says about you being a titewad.  I hope you win. 8) 8) 8) 8)

[Jeff]

Frank, Aint that a nice way of saying I hope you pay? ;)

[beenthere]

That little acorn just may trip my trigger too.  : 8)

[Gilman]

One think about having friends like Frank is that you don't have to worry about what they might be saying behind your back....  They'll be saying right to your face.

Still winning though  8)

[Minnesota_boy]

When I called Charlie yesterday morning, he was amazed that you people had bid his birdhouse clear up to $35.  Wait until he sees where it is on Friday when he gets back from his fishing trip.  8)

[Jeff]

He'll probably start listing them himself. :D

Way ta go folks!

I see the top bidder on the splitting wedge bid again to add a cushion. Dont do us any good though unless someone else bids as well.  Looking at bid history is fun and can tell you quite a bit about the auction.  I still have not seen anything from the fellow that emailed me for more information. I checked his ebay auctions and he is also a collector.

[Roxie]

Cowboy Bob (creekcows) bid it up to $35......and that was before the acorn was thrown in for luck!  That man sure does love a good auction!   

[beenthere]

Roxie.
Let him know its still a good auction, and that he is 'out' now. Valentines Day is coming up, you know. 

[Luckyfarmer]

Charley, I love ice fishing at Red Lake.  I stay at Hudecks.  I won't go this winter but maybe sometime we can fish together :D :D

[Minnesota_boy]

You used to stay at Hudecks.  Word I have is that it is closed.  Rumor says they were enhancing their income with drugs. RUMOR ONLY!!!  Best call to check before you head up that way.

[Jeff]

Got some word on a cool upcoming auction!  We are going to have a special made 48" LogRite cant hook in a week or two. Only two others like it exist in the forum green color. I have one that was sent around last Christmas to be signed, and Sprucebunny has one. Kevin will let me know when it gets back from powder coat!

[Frank_Pender]

I know about the special green color,  I have been honored with a green 30" Pickaroon. 8) 8)

I suppose it might be nice to have a green PV? ;D

[CHARLIE]

I'm so DanG pleased with the Birdhouse Ornament auction, I'm gonna throw TWO of my little turned acorns in with it.  Not just one but TWO! 8) ;D

I sure do appreciate everyone that has placed a bid.

[Frank_Pender]

I would sure like to have one of your birhouses, Charlie, but I had better not bid.  I still want to be able to communicate with David..  Besides, I have 3 lathes and I can make my own. :'(

[CHARLIE]

$61 will include the two little......well, not really little......turned acorns! 8)   Just to sweeten the pot, for any winning bid over $61, I'll also throw in two of my turned chain pulls (a value of $16). 

Here is an example picture of one of my "Acorn" design chainpulls.  The type of wood will be my choice.

[beenthere]

Now c'mon Frank. Both are pretty thin excuses.  ;D

[Frank_Pender]

What is a chainpull used for? :-[ :-[ :-[

[Jeff]

Probably lights and ceiling fans on vaulted or high cieilings

[Ernie_Edwards]

What is a chainpull used for? :-[ :-[ :-[

Some toilets need a long chain to flush.

[Frank_Pender]

As a matter of fact, Ernie, I have one of them and am about to install the unit in my whining room. :D

Dharlie, you are not playing fair.  :'(  You are trying to bribe me in bidding against David. :'(

[isawlogs]

  Frank ya got to look at it at a different angle .. you aint bidding againts anybody .. your bidding for the forum    ;) ;D

[CHARLIE]

ONLY 5½ HOURS LEFT AT 1:15PM!

I just want all you that bid on my Birdhouse Ornament to know how much I appreciate it.  I've had a lot of fun with this auction.  

[Gilman]

Frank has a lot to lose if he bids against me.  His blackberry sales will suffer immensely.   :D

[beenthere]

  Frank ya got to look at it at a different angle .. you aint bidding againts anybody .. your bidding for the forum    ;) ;D

Gilman
As isawlogs says, its for the forum. Frank is having a hard enough time as it is. Don't make him be afraid of you. 

[SwampDonkey]

You know, David, I do not care what Kathy says about you being a titewad.  I hope you win. 8) 8) 8) 8)

I thought it was skinflint. :D :D

[SwampDonkey]

I still have not seen anything from the fellow that emailed me for more information. I checked his ebay auctions and he is also a collector.

Sometimes they wait till the last few seconds with their max bid, I do sometimes. ;D

[SwampDonkey]

Probably lights and ceiling fans on vaulted or high cieilings

Like on my 10 foot ceilings. ;D

[Frank_Pender]

You are welcome, David.  You do not know how hard it was to stay off the puter today.   :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( smiley_biggrin01

[CHARLIE]

Congratulations NW_Hardwoods!  Instant Message me with your mailing address and I'll get the Birdhouse Ornament and two turned acorns in the mail to you.  Because Monday is M.L.K. day, the Post Office is closed, but I'll get it into the mail Tuesday.

Thanks a bunch!  I appreciate your being the high bidder and I hope you enjoy having the ornament.

Charlie

[Gilman]

 8) 8) 8) 8)  I won!!!!   8) 8) 8) 8)

I really look forward to getting it Charlie.

Kathy caught me bidding on it and exclaimed, "Is that for my birthday?  What's your max bid?  You'd better bump your max bid up to make sure you get it.  Well, you don't have to, its' your choice."  I bumped my max bid up...

When we got back from dinner she'd checked if I'd won or not before I even got into the house.  She's really excited, I won't let her see it until her birthday though.  ;D

[CHARLIE]

David, you just made my day with that note. 8)