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 "Wacha Workin' On?"- 2009
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01/07/09 01:16 AM
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BirdWorks
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Well, I guess I'll start for the New Year. These guys went out today. - Thanks, Matt  
Overheard at my last convention: "If you wanna make a million bucks in taxidermy, start out with 2 million and in 5 years, if you're lucky, you'll have a million left."
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 Re: "Wacha Workin' On?"- 2009
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01/07/09 01:34 AM
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Re: "Wacha Workin' On?"- 2009
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01/07/09 01:46 AM
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Re: "Wacha Workin' On?"- 2009
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01/09/09 06:30 AM
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mossyjoke
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That pinnie freakin' rocks!! He's a beaut!!
"I ain't got time to bleed."
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Re: "Wacha Workin' On?"- 2009
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01/09/09 10:12 AM
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TxMedic
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Hey Matt, Did you do that pintail open mouth? Can't tell for sure in the pic. As usual, you're the freakin' man. 
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Re: "Wacha Workin' On?"- 2009
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01/09/09 10:58 AM
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How much do you charge for a ring neck duck? And where are you located? Great work!
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Re: "Wacha Workin' On?"- 2009
[Re: cuzins8]
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01/09/09 06:48 PM
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TxMedic
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The link to his website is in his signature line. It has the info you're looking for.
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Re: "Wacha Workin' On?"- 2009
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01/10/09 07:16 PM
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Hey Matt,
Did you do that pintail open mouth? Can't tell for sure in the pic.
Yessir, open mouth....adds a lot to a jumping bird. Thanks for the positive feedback guys!
Overheard at my last convention: "If you wanna make a million bucks in taxidermy, start out with 2 million and in 5 years, if you're lucky, you'll have a million left."
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Re: "Wacha Workin' On?"- 2009
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01/10/09 07:16 PM
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That pinnie freakin' rocks!! He's a beaut!!
Gil,
I'm working on your mottled today. I am gonna call ya' regarding pose in the next day or so.
Overheard at my last convention: "If you wanna make a million bucks in taxidermy, start out with 2 million and in 5 years, if you're lucky, you'll have a million left."
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Re: "Wacha Workin' On?"- 2009
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01/10/09 08:26 PM
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Re: "Wacha Workin' On?"- 2009
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01/11/09 06:46 AM
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mossyjoke
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Not a problem, Matt. I'll be on the water Sunday morning, but should be back early. Just leave me a message if you have to. Thanks.
"I ain't got time to bleed."
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Re: "Wacha Workin' On?"- 2009
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01/12/09 05:53 AM
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Beautiful ....... fantastic work ... thanks for starting a new thread.
" In God We Trust "
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Re: "Wacha Workin' On?"- 2009
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01/12/09 06:23 AM
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I have a pintail that i am thinking about mounting and I like the one that you have in this thread. How long does it normally take to finish one and are your prices current on your website?
Thanks,
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Re: "Wacha Workin' On?"- 2009
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01/12/09 06:51 AM
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I have a pintail that i am thinking about mounting and I like the one that you have in this thread. How long does it normally take to finish one and are your prices current on your website?
Thanks,
PM Sent your way 
Can't get the PM's to work today. Based on what's already come in I'm currently 11 months out. The prices are current and also include driftwood and habitat. Thanks for considering Bird Works for your mount! - Matt
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Re: "Wacha Workin' On?"- 2009
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01/13/09 01:06 AM
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 This is my first duck mount and would like to hear what yall think I need to do to improve
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Re: "Wacha Workin' On?"- 2009
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01/13/09 01:19 AM
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This is my first duck mount and would like to hear what yall think I need to do to improve
That's dang good for your First! Use cereal boxes cut into strips for carding the wings as it will support them better while they dry. Practice back brushing the heads to get a nice full look. Good Job!
Overheard at my last convention: "If you wanna make a million bucks in taxidermy, start out with 2 million and in 5 years, if you're lucky, you'll have a million left."
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Re: "Wacha Workin' On?"- 2009
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01/15/09 08:05 AM
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The pintail is amazing!!
I couldn't agree more! I know exactly what I am doing with the next pintail I get.
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Re: "Wacha Workin' On?"- 2009
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01/16/09 12:28 AM
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Well you done did it now!
Might have to change mine from standing to this one!!
Have one at the house but it aint that nice! Wish my office was bigger
Might get lucky and get another bird to mount in standing pose! Also anytime your ready I can do that favor for you! Just let me know Matt and thanks for taking care of us. Scott said if he was to wait 11 months for his dead mount he is going to thump your skull 
Kidding.............we are going out west, hope you kill a few down on the coast! 
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Re: "Wacha Workin' On?"- 2009
[Re: TexasHeat]
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01/29/09 12:55 AM
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 He is my new project. Too bad the season is over and I have no birds left to work on.
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Re: "Wacha Workin' On?"- 2009
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01/29/09 01:17 AM
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I'm working on a grebe, I just can't get the landing gears to look as wonderful as they did we he was cupping towards the decoys. Any suggestions 
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Re: "Wacha Workin' On?"- 2009
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01/29/09 02:07 AM
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try getting some cardboard and cutting out a piece that will fit the feet and pin them the way you want and let them dry
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Re: "Wacha Workin' On?"- 2009
[Re: Sethfish]
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01/29/09 07:32 AM
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I'm working on a grebe, I just can't get the landing gears to look as wonderful as they did we he was cupping towards the decoys. Any suggestions
Hey sethfish,
When you starting on your coot pair anyways? How'd you get that grebe to commit? I've found that next to coot and ringers, the grebe is the toughest to hunt. 
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Re: "Wacha Workin' On?"- 2009
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01/29/09 07:43 AM
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All season I tried to get them to come in, I changed up my decoys, I used the wind at different angles, I even retro fit and rigged some swimbaits with little motors to work as mojo minnows to entice them in, but nothing. Then finally I added the magic touch, a 20 oz big red and funyuns to the spread and wha-la. No more passing shots at Grebes. It is just hard to get that one leg back by the tail feathers and the other leg kinda up and around the head so he looks realistic.
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Re: "Wacha Workin' On?"- 2009
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02/09/09 08:25 PM
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