…would a wood chuck chuck if a wood chuck could chuck wood?  Plenty!  And it won’t be woodchucks chucking wood at the Titanic Museum Attraction, Friday through Sunday.  It will be the Loghoggers Wood Carving Association chucking as much wood as they can for the second annual Wood Carving Competition at the museum this weekend (10/9-10/11).

The wood carvers that will be competing this weekend are professionals from all over the U.S.  This is what they do, all the time.  Last year I was amazed at what they created and this year they promise not only to create large sculptures, but smaller ones as well.  There will be auctions on Saturday and Sunday, and the prices are incredible.  This will be free to the public; there will be refreshments available from The Lions Club.  They serve the best bratwurst, homemade German sauerkraut and German Potato Salad I have ever tasted.  I CAN’T WAIT!  You simply must come.

Why wood carving at Titanic?  Because the original ship was tricked out with the most beautiful wood working that could be obtained in 1912.  Now they did not use chain saws like the wood carvers this weekend will use.  They used hand tools.  In the museum in the drafting room area you will see these somewhat crude tools on display.  These tools actually were used in the construction of The Titanic.  It’s hard to believe that the gorgeous Grande Staircase, the elaborate state rooms, and even the simplicity of 3rd Class were all created by hand.  Many types of wood were used throughout the ship from the staircase in golden oak, with walnut framing the massive skylight, to rich mahoganies gracing some of the state rooms.  Nothing was scrimped in those days and master craftsmen toiled tirelessly to create the woodwork on all three of the huge White Star ships.  The second annual woodcarving event pays tribute to these artisans.

Next week I will fill you in on how the event went.

One of my most favorite things to do is to pay marketing calls with the sales team.  Today I was with Officer Kristina talking up October’s upcoming events and we always have a grand time.  The town is abuzz with what will be happening at the museum and we expect to have record crowds for all three major events.

October 9, 10, 11 Second Annual Woodcarvers Competition

October 17 and 18 Princess Tea Parties

October 30th Masquerade Dinner Party and the Mummy’s Curse

What a month and I will keep you abreast of all that happens.  So grab your goggles and your ear plugs and join us at The Titanic Museum Attraction in Branson and be prepared to be impressed.

By the way these logs the carvers bring in are huge and they are still covered in the original bark.  I was told that the carvers really aren’t sure what they are going to create, they told me that they have to wait and see what the wood tells them to do.  The wood talks to them…..amazing.

A must see, I’ll see you there.

First Class Maid Jaynee

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Tags: Titanic, Titanic Branson, Titanic Events, Titanic Museum

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