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Windys metallic eyes catch the low setting sun.Related content
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This photo still WOWs me! How did you get such superb lighting?
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I looked around the yard, and looked, and looked... and when I saw the sun that day falling in front of the rock, I scrambled to get Windy to cooperate. I took about 70 pix b4 I got the one I wanted. lol This is the ONE picture out of all of those that I nailed. Not too bad. 69/1 was the odds. And I still win. lol
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I know all about the 'taking 100 pics to get one good one' thing. Lighting is so vital to a good pic and, yes, its hard to get it JUST right.
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I just realized that Windy is not in my 'all time favorite soft mounts collection'. Oh Dear! He is now.
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DAW!! We thank you.
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Welcomes. I especially love the 'back story' on him. Did I ever tell you that Michigan is my real home, where I was born and lived till about age 31? I also lived in Michigan's Upper Peninsula area while I went to College (N.M.U.) in Marquette, MI. I've been in just about every state of the Union (including Alaska) but I have NEVER seen more beautiful territory than there is up there. Not even the Rockies. And Pat and I will be camping there in Spring! And we're meeting up with my Cuz Kel and her hubby Randy. She and I are already thinking of things to do to get away from our menfolk and have FUN! Our Moms were sister (close ones-not like me and my Sis) and we've been Buds ever since we were in diapers. She and I also attended N.M.U. together. Life is good...... No, this is not Ev grabbing your boobs and ass!
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LOL at boobs & butt!
I love the north, I just can't take the biter cold.
I've fallen in love with this area of TN. Culture shock aside, I get all 4 seasons without too much of any of the 4, and have the mountains, wildlife and rivers. Sure I miss moose and loons, but I'm getting over it.
You are so lucky to have all of that in your life. I can honestly say I am happy for you and yet not be too envious.
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Hey, TN is gorgeous, too. Mom and I, and then later, Pat and I, have rented cabins in Townsend, TN 'The Quiet side of the Smokies' Here is a pic of the cabin Mom and I were both just crazy about www.google.com/maps/uv?hl=en&p… ; Pics just don't do it justice! It was simply a magical place. The creek you see actually ran under Mom's bedroom. It just had so many little 'nooks and crannies' and little 'hideaway' spots to curl up in with a good book. We had many a lovely Happy Hour in the gazebo out back either looking down at the creek or up at the mountain behind us. I envy YOUR place. Plus I sometimes wish my son was living back at home with us, though since I can walk to his place in literally 5 minutes (or less) I gotta admit that it is kind of 'the best of both worlds'.
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Ug! That sounds breathtaking!!! Next year is out 20th wedding anniversary... I may just put the bug in Ev's ear to go to THAT exact place!
...sadly, I think I'll do a jig when BOTH boys are out of the house. Sad I know... I just want "us" back - me and Ev.
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Believe me, when Chris was at both those ages, I felt that way, too! When he did leave home, I was so shocked to find myself very depressed-'empty nest syndrome'. It didn't last long at all, but I let myself feel it instead of of just telling myself it was 'stupid' to feel that way. I honored the grieving stage, if you will. I took out his baby photo album and let myself have a couple of "I want my baby back!" sob fests. This depression did not last long at ALL. About one week later I was back to normal, wondering what the HELL cam over me! I think part of it was that I found myself focusing on every little thing I did wrong while raising him. Times when I got angry with him. Times when I should of been enjoying his company instead of growling to Pat when he got home from work "I've been dealing with him all day-now its YOUR turn!" In the end, I realized that I was being a Drama Queen extraordinaire. I was a VERY good Mother. I was a stay-at-home Mom, and even though I made mistakes I truly love my little guy, and I think that if a child KNOWS that, in his heart, the little mistakes we make don't do any harm. Sorry for the ramble!
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I loved your ramble... it actually gave me a bit of perspective.
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He's so cute! I love that ear fluff! 
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Thanks!! ~ I had to add the fluff. His ears were piratically ruined by the tannery. I used red and gold metallic shark eyes, from VanDykes...about 3.5 years ago or so? You can see his tannery issues here if your interested:
atfirstplush.deviantart.com/ar…
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Yikes! I can't imagine how you even mounted him! Lol! He's adorable though, and that fluff is just amazing! The eyes are so interesting!
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Thank you!!
His ear fluff came from a messed up coyote face.
Yeah, I couldn't let him stay like that, or see myself cutting him up for a pillow or something else. After I saw a picture of him, I was in love. I had to at least try to make him whole. And determined I would succeed, I did. 
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Wow! Yeah, I don't blame you! I feel very odd about cutting up a pelt. He turned out sweet! I wanna see his eyes up close!
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I'll look in my Windseeker folder and see if I can find a nice shot of his eyes. I am sure I've got one or two.
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Here we go. I had just finished recently adding his eye moisture. I take close up pix to make sure I cleaned everything up well. 
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Oh wow! They're so uniquely gorgeous! (Love your nail color by the way! Lol. 
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LOL, oh, yeah, I probably should have taken that off. It's badly chipped. I think it's burnt orange or something like that. But thanks, On all accounts!
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Nahh! Haha it's such a pretty color!
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beautiful! except i think the ears are too far apart. but the eyes make up for it lol.
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p.s. Windy has had minor updates in the last 3 years - but this is him back in '11. 
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wow he looks soo much better! big improvement congratz!
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Once again, Thank you soooo very much!!
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no problem! i hate to see what my first fox is gonna look like lol.
we all need to be supportive of each other .. its a tough world on here lol.
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Why do you say "I hate to see what my first fox is goona look like" - As far as support, if you need any advice, feel free to ask.
In addition, I have posted a few 'tutorials' that may help, here: atfirstplush.deviantart.com/ga…
Hope that helps.
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thanks :hugs:
do you have any tuts on sewing the legs to make them look realistic? im struggling lol.
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LOL. Thanks. It's true, but Windy is a 3 year old work of mine, and my baby. So, I look past his issues. He has far more issues than just his ears. lol
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