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Another View of Stonehenge

Posted on Monday, March 4, 2013 by George Crawford

I'm a sucker for ancient monuments.

Posted in archaeology, megalith, neolithicTagged archaeology, henge, megalith, neolithic, stonehenge1 Comment

Yuletide Greeting

Posted on Saturday, December 22, 2012Saturday, December 7, 2013 by George Crawford

ImagePosted in stonehenge, yuleTagged britain, bronze age, england, henge, neolithic, salsbury, snow, stonehenge, travel, yule2 Comments

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Building the Vardo Caravan

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    • The Vardo: Part 2, Conception and Planning
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A Gallery of Some Past Projects

Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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The sacred connection.
The sacred connection.
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Bodhrans.
Bodhrans.
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Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
Low-resolution selfie from a morning hike.
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My personal favorite (at the moment).
My personal favorite (at the moment).
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Arabic, 1762 (BnF Gallica, Paris).
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The bench's small size will allow it to pack easily into the truck, even holding items in the tills.
The bench’s small size will allow it to pack easily into the truck, even holding items in the tills.
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The little table has many miles on it now and doesn't look this pretty at all. I'm actually in the midst of refinishing it and will post pictures sometime soon.
The little table has many miles on it now and doesn’t look this pretty at all. I’m actually in the midst of refinishing it and will post pictures sometime soon.
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Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
Or just click the image to get to the gallery.
Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
Flame maple neck, walnut rim.
Tools, clockwise from lower left: large awl, sewing awl, rivercane needle case, bone toothpick, sewing needles in center.
Tools, clockwise from lower left: large awl, sewing awl, rivercane needle case, bone toothpick, sewing needles in center.
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An overview of traveling gear. I see this format on the web a lot so I'm stealing the style from far batter photographers than I.
An overview of traveling gear. I see this format on the web a lot so I’m stealing the style from far batter photographers than I.
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The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
The holdfasts in place, holding nothing in particular.
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Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
Elk leg sinews dried and ready for processing.
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Argh! A moment of distraction means the snap of a stone bit!
Argh! A moment of distraction means the snap of a stone bit!
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And I added a leather thong.
And I added a leather thong.
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Wnter Count 2010 - 36
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The author with his antler-fork walking stick and his dog begging for a walk.
The author with his antler-fork walking stick and his dog begging for a walk.
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Treadle lathe turned bowl and plate made by Mick Robins in spaleted alder (I think). The spoon is Osage orange carved by me.
Treadle lathe turned bowl and plate made by Mick Robins in spaleted alder (I think). The spoon is Osage orange carved by me.
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Wnter Count 2010 - 34
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Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
Paleotool at Rabbitstick, Rexburg, Idaho
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My Portmanteau. 18th Century style, it has become my favorite overnight bag.
My Portmanteau. 18th Century style, it has become my favorite overnight bag.
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Willow pack basket I made several years ago. The straps were obviously new then.
Willow pack basket I made several years ago. The straps were obviously new then.
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Quiver
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A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
A little walnut oil brings out the grain.
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Dopp kit and some leather working tools I use to create items like this.
Dopp kit and some leather working tools I use to create items like this.
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Replicated woven sandals from the Southern High Plains and the greater Southwest. Produced from narrow-leaf yucca.
Replicated woven sandals from the Southern High Plains and the greater Southwest. Produced from narrow-leaf yucca.
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Higher, more ergonomic table.
Higher, more ergonomic table.
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The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
The small rucksack with the portmanteau attached.
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My traveling bucksaw.
My traveling bucksaw.
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Taking a break.
Taking a break.
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Mountain dulcimer.
Mountain dulcimer.
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Design was kept as short as possible for transport. The cross bolt where the arm hinges is a salvaged bolt from an old truck spare tire holder.
Design was kept as short as possible for transport. The cross bolt where the arm hinges is a salvaged bolt from an old truck spare tire holder.
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