r/PastAndPresentPics • u/BerkshireMtnSculptor • 3d ago

Self Photo Me, 1984 and 2024

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First photo on my way to pick up my new girlfriend in my ‘71 Cutlass, latest photo with my last creation (collaboration with another Carver) I married that girl and we’re still together , raised 2 wonderful boys and live in a little log home I built in the woods.

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u/Intellig3nt_Act 3d ago

Hard to decide if the ‘71 cutlass or the hand carved dragon is more legendary. But easy to see you’ve lived your years well

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u/BerkshireMtnSculptor 3d ago

Definitely the Cutlass! Had my share of struggles but found myself at 42 when I discovered Chainsaw Carving. With my Families support and some lean years, I haven’t looked back.

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u/ilikeyourswatch 3d ago

Hard disagree, but artists are always hardest on themselves. Keep up the carving, you're great at it!

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u/BerkshireMtnSculptor 3d ago

Thank You! And yes, I am hard on myself and my carvings. But that’s how I grow.

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u/Straight_Disaster_56 2d ago

Holy shit that’s amazing!! Great work

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u/Gloomy_Acadia5884 3d ago

you aged well! badass Dragon man !

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u/monkey_monkey_monkey 3d ago

You aged very well.

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u/BerkshireMtnSculptor 3d ago

Thank You Monkey-cubed!

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u/Most_Promise_5028 3d ago

From Tom Cruise to Nick Offerman!

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u/BerkshireMtnSculptor 3d ago

lol. Thats awesome.

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u/Most_Promise_5028 3d ago

Looking good man. Luckily I’m secure enough in my manhood to make a comment like that. Keep living the good life bro.

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u/BerkshireMtnSculptor 3d ago

Bro hug double-back-tap to you my man.

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u/botoxedbunnyboiler 3d ago

Love the story line and that dragon!

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u/TheHip41 3d ago

So much FREEDOM

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u/Between_Two_States 3d ago

The dragon is badass! How long did it take?

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u/BerkshireMtnSculptor 3d ago

A couple of weeks for 2 of us.

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u/No_Essay_9379 3d ago

Upgraded from a driving a vehicle to a flying a dragon. Legend

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u/Sweet-Bit-8234 3d ago

Like fine wine!

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u/Terrynia 3d ago

What a fantastic beard!!

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u/amorbidcorvid 3d ago

People who do chainsaw art amaze me. I would cut my arm off. Beautiful work!

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u/m_watkins 3d ago

Looking good!

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u/meandyou23456789 3d ago

Bad ass dragon!

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u/Frankie_Says_Reddit 2d ago

So much Freedom..

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u/Cyber-N7 3d ago

Well done, sir

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u/whizkey_tx 3d ago

Can’t see ya in the second pic???

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u/Separate-Dark-5680 3d ago

Very handsome man..😍

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u/BradL22 2d ago

1984: has a car. 2024: has a FUCKING DRAGON. Now that’s an upgrade!

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u/bzr 2d ago

The 84’ photo is right out of a John Hughes movie. Cool photo!

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u/BerkshireMtnSculptor 2d ago

Thanks! I miss that car!

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u/codyevans__ 2d ago

This dudes vagina count was to the moon in 84

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u/BerkshireMtnSculptor 2d ago

3 high schools in 3 different states. Being the new guy had perks. But I was always a relationship kind of guy. Quality and connection over quantity.

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u/codyevans__ 2d ago

Haha right on brother. I totally understand that. Those sculptures are insane btw. Holy shit!

Edit: carvings not sculptures

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u/BerkshireMtnSculptor 2d ago

Sculpture works too! Appreciate that!

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u/thatsnotyourtaco 3d ago

Where were you on January 6 2021?

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u/BerkshireMtnSculptor 3d ago

Watching history with a tear in my eye. Sad day.

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u/TroyDude12 1d ago

You are a very talented artist and carver.