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Old 01-23-2011, 11:09 PM   #1
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Default Fret work meets Intarsia

I did this for a friend of ours who is celebrating his 90th Birthday, and still bowls every week
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Old 01-23-2011, 11:37 PM   #2
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Very nice job on that one. like it a lot, thanks for showing it to us.
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Old 01-23-2011, 11:39 PM   #3
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Great collaboration of the two styles...
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I guess you can call it fretarsia. Nice job on the style match up. Thanks for sharing
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Very nice combination. Nice work as well. What a great blessing 90 and still able to bowl.
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Very nice work! You've done it great!
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Very clever making one pin different noting a spare.

And congrates to your friend celebrating the big 9 0.........
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I love it!
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Nicely done and like the presentation of it!
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