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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:04:17 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Blog</title><link>http://www.mikestaxidermyartistry.com/blog/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:51:31 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.11.5 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>Do You Eat Meat?</title><dc:creator>Reimer's</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:50:56 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.mikestaxidermyartistry.com/blog/2010/7/27/do-you-eat-meat.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">268718:2707274:8376387</guid><description><![CDATA[<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 500px;" src="http://www.mikestaxidermyartistry.com/storage/Vegan-Carnivore.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1280249488422" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.mikestaxidermyartistry.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-8376387.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Proud Dad</title><dc:creator>Reimer's</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:44:13 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.mikestaxidermyartistry.com/blog/2010/7/20/proud-dad.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">268718:2707274:8315188</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Brady went to church camp this past weekend over by the lake.&nbsp; This was his first camp to attend where he would stay the night and be away from mom and dad a few days. He had a great time learning about Sin and how you get rid of it.</p>
<p>The church gives out a camper of the year award to the boy and girl camper that they believe deserves it.&nbsp; The church staff and sponsors choose on this and it is based on manners and participation and attitude and other criteria.&nbsp; Brady was chosen this year as the camper of the year for 2010.&nbsp; They announced it at the church service on Sunday morning.&nbsp; He received a very nice MP3 player for this.&nbsp; I am so proud of him.&nbsp;&nbsp; And he was very proud and thankful for the prize!</p>
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<p>The Oklahoma Taxidermy Association held its annual convention and competition at the Crowne Plaza in Oklahoma City on June 24,25 and 26.&nbsp; I will tell you that some of the finest wildlife artistry one will ever see is at this show.&nbsp; A great deal of hard work, time and talent goes into making the animals look real again.&nbsp; I want to say congratulations to all the big winners at the show -- You definitely earned it.&nbsp; To see some of this artistry, you can go to&nbsp; <a href="http://www.oklahomataxidermistsassociation.com/">www.oklahomataxidermistsassociation.com</a> and check it out.</p>
<p>I am very appreciative of the OKTA and what it has done for me.&nbsp; This association is all about teaching and advancing the art of taxidermy.&nbsp; I learned some new techniques at the show and am about to start perfecting them in my shop.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Regarding the picture below - This reproduction antler is massive.&nbsp; 209 inches of pure typical madness.&nbsp; I am brainstorming on how I want to mount this deer.&nbsp; I want to get creative with it and show off this bad boy!<span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 400px;" src="http://www.mikestaxidermyartistry.com/storage/MikeReproAntlers.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1278039163892" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.mikestaxidermyartistry.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-8156884.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Baseball Season about to end</title><dc:creator>Reimer's</dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 01:52:22 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.mikestaxidermyartistry.com/blog/2010/6/18/baseball-season-about-to-end.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">268718:2707274:8027417</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Baseball is almost over and it has been fun.&nbsp; The boys have a had a great time playing this year.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The Oklahoma Taxidermists Association is about to have their convention and competition.&nbsp; I am sure looking forward to going to the show.&nbsp; I enjoy visiting with friends and learning new things in taxidermy.&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.mikestaxidermyartistry.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-8027417.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Baseball Season</title><dc:creator>Reimer's</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 20:11:07 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.mikestaxidermyartistry.com/blog/2010/5/28/baseball-season.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">268718:2707274:7802048</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Brady and Thomas have been busy with baseball.&nbsp; Brady is in coach pitch and Thomas is in t-ball.&nbsp; Both of their teams are doing good.&nbsp; I sure enjoy watching them play.</p>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.mikestaxidermyartistry.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-7802048.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Basketball Camp</title><dc:creator>Reimer's</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 20:09:03 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.mikestaxidermyartistry.com/blog/2010/5/28/basketball-camp.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">268718:2707274:7802022</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Brady went to basketball camp this week here in Mangum.&nbsp; He received two awards for free shots and speed dribbling.</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 500px;" src="http://www.mikestaxidermyartistry.com/storage/IMG_5977.JPG?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1275168256122" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.mikestaxidermyartistry.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-7802022.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Lone Wolf Schools</title><dc:creator>Reimer's</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 01:28:44 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.mikestaxidermyartistry.com/blog/2010/5/2/lone-wolf-schools.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">268718:2707274:7517897</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Went to Lone Wolf Schools last week and shared with the elementary students a little bit about the art of taxidermy.&nbsp; I did not know what to expect going there but I have to admit it was a hoot.&nbsp; I took some mounts for them to see.&nbsp; I also brought some glass eyes,earliners, mannikin and a tanned hide along.&nbsp; They loved it when I put the skin over the mannikin to show them how it works.&nbsp; When it came time for questions they sure had some to ask.&nbsp; Believe it or not they were all pretty much good questions.&nbsp; After it was all said and done I am glad I went and I hope that maybe an impression was made on some young students about taxidermy and the outdoors.&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.mikestaxidermyartistry.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-7517897.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Goliath and the Giants</title><dc:creator>Reimer's</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 01:24:47 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.mikestaxidermyartistry.com/blog/2010/5/2/goliath-and-the-giants.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">268718:2707274:7517769</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Here are some pictures of a booth that was also at Falls Creek.&nbsp; Dr. Jim Reimer (no relation) had a booth with an awesome display of reproduction deer that were huge.&nbsp; Check them out.&nbsp; The Maxbo deer is from Oklahoma.</p>
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<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img style="width: 500px;" src="http://www.mikestaxidermyartistry.com/storage/velvet53.gif?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1272851699645" alt="" /></span></span></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.mikestaxidermyartistry.com/blog/rss-comments-entry-7517769.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Falls Creek Booth</title><dc:creator>Reimer's</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 01:23:39 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.mikestaxidermyartistry.com/blog/2010/5/2/falls-creek-booth.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">268718:2707274:7517745</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Had a great time at Falls Creek.&nbsp; Here is a picture of my booth that I had set up at the outdoor expo.&nbsp;</p>
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