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Civil War Inspired Folk Art

Discussion in 'New Recruits Meet & Greet Area' started by Dan O'Connor, Feb 2, 2012.

  1. Dan O'Connor Cadet

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    Hello everyone, I am New To the site and am looking foward to learning more about the Civil war experience. I am a 57 year old semi retired Carpenter & Mechanic. Ever since Visiting Gettysburg PA two years ago I have be hooked on learning as much as possible about the Civil War. Unfortunately I do not have the time to become a C.W. reenactor, if I did I would. So, other then reading as much as possible about the subject, I try to do other things to satisfy my Love of the Subject matter. One of my many hobbies is making Folk Art Theme Wooden toys. My Love of Civil War History has inspired me to create a Civil War theme Whirligig which i thought perhaps you would all enjoy viewing. I Posted a 3 part series of the making of the Whirligig on You Tube, this Link here is to the Final video, The Testing of the whirligig. Hope you all enjoy & Approve of my small project which I have dedicated to ALL the Soldiers of the Civil War, North & South.
    . Thank You very much for allowing me into your group. regards, DanO'

    I Apologize if i messed up By Posting this in two catagories, sorry 'bout that.

    You Tube link:
    Dan O'Connor, Feb 2, 2012
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  3. Lazy Bayou First Sergeant

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    This is really good. Thanks for posting and welcome to CWT from Mississippi...
    Lazy Bayou, Feb 2, 2012
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  4. donna 2nd Lieutenant

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    Very nice. Welcome to the forum from Kentucky.
    donna, Feb 2, 2012
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  5. reading48 Corporal

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    Greetings from the Comonwealth of Penna.
    That's cool...How many Hrs did you put into the making of it.
    reading48, Feb 2, 2012
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  6. Littlestown First Sergeant

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    Welcome from Ohio.
    Littlestown, Feb 2, 2012
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  7. Robtweb1 First Sergeant

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    That's great. Welcome from Louisiana.
    Robtweb1, Feb 2, 2012
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  8. Nathanb1 Brig. General, Mod

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    Love it....Welcome!
    Nathanb1, Feb 2, 2012
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  9. Dan O'Connor Cadet

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    Thank You All For The Kind Words & Warm Welcome. Looking foward to making friens here & learning a lot..
    Regarding the questions, I have made over a dozen different Folk Art Style Whirligigs but this one was very special to me and I took about two weeks On & Off to Complete it.......I'm thinking about doing more Civil War Themes, open for any suggestions you may have. thanks Again, DanO'
    Dan O'Connor, Feb 3, 2012
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  10. M E Wolf Brig. General, Mod

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    Dan O'Connor,

    I look forward to your future postings here and in many of the forums here. I must warn you though; there will be times the software will net a naughty word or more. It will appear in your post as a ***** . Moderators have no control over it but; if you do find a word that triggers the ****, private message CivilWarTalk or Ami, so they can tinker with the word filter. Until the word is added to the ok list, for example; if you see a word you know is innocent, like fu-rt-her or, General C-um-mings and or ship's s-cr-ew; as exampled, just go back to your original post, hit the edit button and insert a few well placed hyphens if you will, and private message CivilWarTalk or Ami--the CWT List Owners. [Can be contacted by going to your Inbox (messages file), scroll down to the "Send New Message," and explain the problem, where you posted and post # if you can. That way they can find the troublemaker word real fast.

    Another thing we're finding; is that some names are shared by other states, same with roads. So, if you will - when you are talking about Arlington, please denote which one-- Arlington, Virginia, Arlington, Texas, etc. Columbia Pike, is another common road term; so it would help to know where this road is--Virginia or elsewhere. That way, we're able to follow your topic/words/comments and observations.

    Please know there are no quotas but, certainly want to hear from you.

    Post when you feel comfortable in doing so and at your own speed.

    References are wonderful if you have them. It is great to go to the same book, page and read as another poster has; to read all of what that page has to offer. I like official records myself. So, I post all the information I can as to share.

    Personal opinions and comments are welcomed also. So, don't feel this forum requires only references as to post comments about. However, I must mention that it does help when it is expressed when a post is a personal opinion or a statement of facts.

    You are just in time as there is a new format being 'tweaked' and 'modified' so many of us are feeling our way around this new 'house' per se.

    I look forward to your posts.

    Respectfully submitted for consideration,
    M. E. Wolf
    M E Wolf, Feb 3, 2012
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  11. Jon G. Sergeant

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    Really neat DanO' and welcome to CWT from Indiana!
    Jon G., Feb 3, 2012
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  12. 101stmp Corporal

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    WELCOME FROM NEW YORK.
    101stmp, Feb 7, 2012
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    Welcome from Maryland.
    kholland, Feb 20, 2012
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    Welcome West Virginia.
    Gandycreek, Feb 20, 2012
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    WELCOME FROM NEW YORK.
    101stmp, Mar 7, 2012
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