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Merriam Turkey Rug
« on: August 04, 2009, 08:51:37 PM »
I just finished up this Turkey Rug for a client.  Still have to put the backing on it, but thought I would share it with everyone.  It will be going on a wall just like a bear rug.  Take care and talk with you soon.  John

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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2009, 09:16:26 PM »
Beautiful Job.
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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2009, 09:37:44 PM »
that is cool stuff right here
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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #3 on: August 05, 2009, 07:58:15 AM »
Turkey Rug? Never heard of them. Looks cool! Nice job. How much to have one done?

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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #4 on: August 05, 2009, 09:26:48 AM »
Neat idea.  I have lots of bird pelts but never thought of that...

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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #5 on: August 05, 2009, 09:33:50 AM »
Very nice. I might have to try that.

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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #6 on: August 05, 2009, 09:37:52 AM »
Very cool.  I think you should put a waterproof backer on it and use it for your toilet rug.
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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #7 on: August 05, 2009, 10:56:59 AM »
Thanks for the compliments guy's.  Charlie, I charge right around $250.00 for a completed rug, depending if I have to repair any major damage etc.  My clients like it because it gives them yet another option when they are considering space and money.

tlbradford, I don't know about the toilet rug bud ;)  Now, maybe on the bathroom wall to drool over while your doing the deed, that's possible.  :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:  Talk with you all soon.  John 

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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #8 on: August 05, 2009, 11:06:55 AM »
Man, that's awesome, I got your number on speed dial now.  I which I have known about this, I have killed six Toms the last four years with my biggest this spring.  I would love to do something like this.  Great Job, I got you number now for when I have my next Tom.

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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #9 on: August 05, 2009, 12:06:26 PM »
very cool
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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #10 on: August 06, 2009, 08:53:56 PM »
Thanks all, once the backing is put on, it will look really nice.  John

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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #11 on: August 06, 2009, 08:56:32 PM »
What an awesome idea. Very curious about seeing what this looks like when you are completed.


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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #12 on: August 06, 2009, 08:58:00 PM »
Where are you located in Colville?  Also whats your turn around on the mount?  Do you do other types of mounts?  Thanks.
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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #13 on: August 06, 2009, 08:59:39 PM »
I just found your link to your website..Great work..
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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #14 on: August 06, 2009, 09:03:45 PM »
turkey rug?!

thats hot. good work

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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #15 on: August 06, 2009, 09:05:12 PM »
The turkey tupe'..LOL  hair club for men watch out.
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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #16 on: August 06, 2009, 10:36:40 PM »
Great job
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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #17 on: April 12, 2012, 07:46:21 PM »
back to the top just for you John, love this idea going to try and whack two of them this year for you....

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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #18 on: April 12, 2012, 07:56:56 PM »
Very nice John! I would love one of those!
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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #19 on: April 12, 2012, 07:59:50 PM »
That makes me want to go turkey hunting :tup:
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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #20 on: April 12, 2012, 08:12:07 PM »
Great idea, another option for the bird

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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #21 on: April 12, 2012, 08:15:21 PM »
That makes me want to go turkey hunting :tup:
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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #22 on: April 12, 2012, 08:17:35 PM »
I think it looks really good, I bet a big rooster pheasant would look nice also

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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #23 on: April 12, 2012, 08:38:16 PM »
never seen that before! Way cool!  :o
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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #24 on: April 12, 2012, 08:51:56 PM »
very cool. never thought about doing that looks good
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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #25 on: April 12, 2012, 08:55:46 PM »
Cool never seen that before!!!
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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #26 on: April 12, 2012, 09:10:37 PM »
I remember that !!

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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #27 on: April 13, 2012, 07:24:22 AM »
Great alternative for a nice bird compared to a full mount or just a tail and beard mount. Very nice John

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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #28 on: April 13, 2012, 11:41:18 AM »
Thats really cool looking.  How many of those do you do a year?

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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #29 on: April 13, 2012, 11:55:05 AM »
Very nice!  I really like that idea. :tup:

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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #30 on: April 13, 2012, 12:10:02 PM »
I might have to go bag a gobbler this weekend just so I can have one. Cool idea.

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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #31 on: April 13, 2012, 01:04:23 PM »
Way cool John. I need to do that with my next bird.
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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #32 on: April 13, 2012, 01:47:04 PM »
Very Cool   :tup:

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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #33 on: April 13, 2012, 05:35:17 PM »
That is awesome.  I wish I would have seen this before the youth opener.  We are doing the traditional fan with my daughters tom but this would have been the ticket if I would have seen it.  You will be getting a call next year.  Is it best to bring the whole bird to you to skin, we just take the guts out?
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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #34 on: April 13, 2012, 09:01:59 PM »
hopefully I'll be giving you a call in a few days - wish my boy luck on his 1st turkey, if he gets a good one I'll call ya.

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Re: Merriam Turkey Rug
« Reply #35 on: April 17, 2012, 03:23:48 AM »
I want one of those done how much was that?
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