[Woodcarver] Lori Corbett's new book

[sally nye]

Hi Lori,

You've fully earned the "Wow Factor."  LOL

AND we are hopeful to see a Barn Swallow in the future.  We had some 
construction done on our barn recently WITH a prerequisite for the Barn 
Swallows ease of comfort.  LOL  David and I were flittering around, 
just like a couple of Barn Swallows, when we were explaining their 
needs.  Fortunately we have a local farmer "handyman" that takes care 
of our unusual requests.  He understands!

They're losing so much habitat in the fact that wooden barns are being 
replaced with steel barns.  Also, people discourage them from nesting 
because of their droppings.

I hear from the bird carvers at shows that we don't see Barn Swallow in 
the carving world because they are difficult to design.  The sleek 
lines of the body with the very small head tucked down into the body 
(more or less)......but "especially" the forked tail.  I guess the tail 
scares them off more than anything.

Lori, we would love to see you bring some awareness to this sweet 
little "unrespected" bird.

Hopeful in Michigan (Big G)
Sally
http://www.fancarversworld.com


On Mar 12, 2005, at 1:45 PM, Lori Corbett wrote:

Thank you for the kind words, Sally and Thomas! I think that no higher 
praise could be offered than the "Wow Factor"...<grin>. As to my next 
project... as soon as the nice folks at Fox Chapel wean themselves off 
the medications I no doubt caused them to start taking we'll start 
talking about the "next one"....LOLOL. Seriously, though, Sally, I like 
the thought of a Barn Swallow. They are one of my favorites, too.

  Thanks again! If I can be of further assistance, please don't hesitate 
to ask!
  PS: Larry...I posted your question (minus your name) on my board...
  Lori

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