One of the classes for this year's OcraFolk School was wood carving, taught by Frank Boyd. Singer/songwriter and friend from Wilmington, NC, John Golden, attended the class and decided to make a wooden dancing man (sometimes called a limberjack). He proceeded to carve a dancing man that looks suspiciously like one of the regular performers at the OcraFolk Opry. Maybe you can guess who the inspiration was for his creation:
You can imagine how happy I was when John presented the dancing man to me as a gift during the last morning of the OcraFolk School. Here I am demonstrating how well this fellow dances:
Our latest Ocracoke Newsletter is the story of Ocracoke and the War of 1812. You can read it here:
http://www.villagecraftsmen.com/news102112.htm.
OMG (as we say here in Indiana), it does look just like you! Great job, John Golden!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful: Philip and his "Mini-Me!" :-)
ReplyDeleteA well done carving, John Golden!
And here is Philip 3 years ago, playing his old Limberjack:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/36684008@N00/3755220952/in/set-72157621713914027
Bisse
Ooops - that didn't post as a link. Copy and paste into your browser, and you'll find a 90 sec video of Mr. Howard. :-)
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Not only does Dancing Man favor you, Philip, but you and NC Mainlander's love-of-the-past Uncle George could be twins! You both look (and act) so much alike! I want the two of you to meet one day.
ReplyDeleteDancing Man is terrific! Great talent! Nice gift!
LOL over Dancing Phillip! or Mini Me!
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