practically rebuilding from scratch, as it is so badly damaged. He is
teaching the boy the craft--I unfortunately forgot the boy's name--if
anyone knows, please tell me. The boy is a junior at South. I'm so
glad the old craft is being passed on to the younger generation. Skip
graduated from high school in 1951 if you want to do the math. He's
very interesting and informative and told us a lot about his work.
you can see a video of Skip Gibson on you tube here.
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Super series that catches an amazing moment in time, the connection between the man, the boy and the canoe. I like it!
Thanks so much, Lynnette--I was so pleased!
Hi Mary, Wonderful post! There's nothing I love more than getting on the water and to see an old canoe get some TLC does my heart good!
Not many craftsman like this around anymore. We had one showing his work at Silver Springs one year and I was quite impressed with his skill and workmanship.
A vanishing art to be sure.
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