Following are some of the guestbook entries my website recieved last year.

jody b
Friday, 6/29/01, 7:02 AM
like what your doing. think it is a great way to enjoy animals when keeping exotics as pets so many time is hard to do. i have about 7 mounts myself duck, fish, deer and squirrels and hides as well....keep it up like what your doing!!!
From: longview tx
E-mail: atgator@aol.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? yes

BECKY MCCALL
Wednesday, 6/27/01, 6:44 PM
AMY, THIS IS YOUR VERY VERY PROUD GRANDMOTHER. I JUST FINISHED READING ABOUT 60 OF YOUR COMMENTS IN YOUR GUEST BOOK. I ONLY WISHED EVERYONE COULD KNOW WHAT AN EXCEPTIONAL YOUNG GIRL YOU ARE. THEY WOULD KNOW THAT THIS IS JUST ONE THING IN A VERY LONG STRING OF THINGS THAT YOU NEVER CEASE TO AMAZE US WITH. WE (YOUR FAMILY) HAVE HAD THE BENEFIT OF SEEING HOW ADVANCED AND INTELLIGENT YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN FOR SO LONG THAT WE SOMETIMES FORGET JUST HOW SMART YOU ARE. I FOR ONE AM NEVER SURPRISED,..,.JUST PROUD. BUT THEN I WAS VERY PROUD OF HOW SMART YOUR MOM WAS ALSO. TELL SARA I AM JUST AS PROUD OF HER. NEXT YEAR SHE WILL TAKE THE GOLD AT THE 4-H COMPETITION TOO. LOVE AND KISSES TO YOU BOTH. KEEP OF THE GOOD WORK! From: NC
E-mail: BMCCALL1224@AOL.COM
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? ONLY YOUR MOM WHEN SHE WAS BAD.

Kathy
Wednesday, 6/27/01, 8:07 AM

I read Kelso's article and decided to view your web site. Very Nice! Best of Luck to you! Kathy
From: Austin
E-mail: kathy@comco.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? no

Maureen Tuesday,
6/26/01, 11:21 PM
Hi, I just read John Kelso's article about you in the Austin American Statesman. I am a middle school teacher and I think what you are doing is FANTASTIC! It really neat that you have truly taken the time to learn a trade. I really do like the rat family, cute! I just wanted to drop you a note to say hi and to send on my encouragement to you for learning and experiencing life at a young age. Also if you wrote the text on your webpage more kudo's for your writing. One more high five goes to your parents for letting you explore such an interesting topic. You go girl!!!!! Maureen
From: Autin, TX
E-mail: neenz9@aol.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? No

Jay Loveless
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 9:17 PM
I am an old geezer who has been skinning and tanning the hides of deer and other game animals for over 40 years. Please don't let the negative wackos get you down. From the pictures you do a great job of preserving a beautiful part of God's creation that would otherwise be lost. Keep your chin up, young lady! jay
From: Austin Texas
E-mail: jayl@austin.rr.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? Yes, skinning and tanning hides

Blake Smith
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 7:43 PM
Amy, I saw Kelso's article this morning and thought it must be a gag . . . but your website is fascinating. I'm sorry that you got all those nasty mean messages . . . sometimes people don't think about things carefully before they react to them. I can't imagine how they can do that after seeing your site. You seem like a nice girl and you are obviously devoted to your hobby . . . you also write very well for someone your age. Anyway, keep up the good work . . . anyone skilled enough to skin a chicken at 14 might go on to be a veterinary researcher or even a people surgeon one day. -- Blake Smith, Austin TX.
From: Austin TX
E-mail: bhsmith@stic.net
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? nope

Rich Cogbill
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 7:37 PM

Hey Amy, What an interesting and artistic hobby you have, AND a great website too. Keep up the good work doing what you love. Who knows? Some day you might become the chief taxidermist for a major natural history museum. Also checked out your carnivorous plant page. Ya know, when I was 14 I used to try to grow those fascinating plants too in a terrarium, but they did'nt live too long, just for a season. Anyway, good luck with your hobby and liked your website. Rich
From: Austin, TX
E-mail: RCogbill@aol.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? Not yet. :)

Steve
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 7:31 PM
Amy, you keep on doing what makes you who you are. (BTW, I'm the same kwikemartownr from the CGR message boards) I fully support what you do because what you do is interesting and very cool. RAWK ON!!
From: Southern CA
E-mail: kwikemartownr@hotmail.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? I haven't the stomach for it :)

Trisha
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 7:24 PM
Amy, congrats on your hobby! I saw John Kelso's article, and I was delighted to see it. I have done taxidermy since high school. In fact, I even got college credit for doing a special project on taxidermy. It is definitely an artistic endeavor, and it takes hard work, incredible patience, and an artistic eye to mount a creature in a lifelike pose. Keep going with it! Don't let any comments by folks who are ignorant get you down. It's a beautiful, ancient form of sculpture, in my humble opinion!
From: Austin
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? yes

Bobby
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 6:10 PM
Im only the billionth person from austin to check out your site, but a major local column was about you today. This guy's got billboards around town! Big Stuff, huh? Its really rad you have such a cool hobby... it's radder that you live on a farm in NC and have a computer and are capable of putting together such a proffesional web site! Just ignore the haters... its not like the've never killed a bug, or ran over sqirrel, so just ignore them. Have you thought about putting your taxi's on Ebay?with all this media attention, Im sure lots of people would like to own a peice of your work! (Just an Idea) anywayz... ROCK ON!!!
From: Austin, Tx
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? no... not my style

Dawn
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 5:56 PM
You go girl. What ever makes you happy!
From: Texas
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? no

Aaron
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 5:53 PM
Oh man, this is the most bizarre thing I've seen in a long time. When I read this article on Austin360.com I had to check out the site. I thought it was a hoax for a second. But seriously, this has to be the coolest thing I've seen all week! The page on how to skin a rat was priceless... keep up the good work. All I can say is, wow.
From: Austin
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? woah...

Robert
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 5:02 PM

There is nothing wrong with giving a dead animal life again through your art work. Most things we do is in art form. But, theres always someone that's going to rain on your parade. There's always going to be negative with the positive. Forgive those that do not want to understand because you will be the better person. I saw your pictures & what I saw was the animals all better . Good Luck
From: Austin
E-mail: sl0m0@lycos.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? no

James
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 4:53 PM
Amy, Great web site! I suppose you not only skin and stuff animals, but are also an accomplished web editor! Keep up the good work, and don't worry about a bunch of wacko extremist putting you down. They're just a bunch of LOOSERS. jc
From: Austin, Texas
E-mail: crashman@flash.net
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? Oh yeah, a lot of things when I was a kid. But never did learn how to stuff em. Wish I had!

A. Segura
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 3:45 PM
Read your hobby in the paper today. Long story short- Nothing wrong w/ what you do. You could be worse (prego, druggie, stealing, bombing schools, etc). I commend your activities & cuddos to your mom & dad for actually paying attention to their child's hobby. Keep up good work & hope you really make something of it...
From: Austin, TX
E-mail: dio@austin.rr.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? No-

Trent Arbuckle
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 3:44 PM
Dont be discouraged by those 'animal rights' activists or other aggressive protester-type ppl. You have a God-givin talent, and you enjoy what youre doin. Nothing else matters in life, so take care of yourself!
From: Austin, Tx
E-mail: rt_arbuckle2@yahoo.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? nope

Sweet Lu
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 3:42 PM
Amy, I sure enjoyed your stuffed animals. Do you think it would be possible to stuff a lobster? I've always wanted to have a pet lobster, but I'm afraid of getting pinched. If this is indeed possible, it would be a victory for lobster lovers like myself across the globe. Keep up the good work. -Sweet Lu
From: Vancouver
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? No

Aunt Dean-Dean
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 3:40 PM
Hi Amy! I just looked at your sight for the first time and think it is very good. I read the article of you on the web - statesman.com. I am so proud of you. Congratulations also on the 4-H competition. Good luck going to Raleigh. Tell Sara congratulations on her Silver metal too. You girls are so smart. Love Aunt Dean Dean
From: Matthews, NC
E-mail: dtsangarides@carolina.rr.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? NO!!!

Gregory Thomas
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 2:51 PM
I just wanted to say your website is really nice. It's wonderful you are learning a good skill at such a young age and enjoy it so much to post the information of the web. Great work Amy. Gregory
From: San Antonio
Web Site: MetaSquares
E-mail: Gregory@metasquares.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? no

Cindy
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 1:41 PM
Amy, I think it is cool what you are doing. If you enjoy it and it harms none then so be it. Have a wonderful life. Blessed Be.....Merry Part...... Cindy
From: Austin, Texas
E-mail: Silverskky@aol.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? no

Ryan
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 1:17 PM
When I was about your age my friends and I used to try to taxidermy blue jays and robins we would get in the backyard in Colorado. Unfortuately for all involved, we never came close to your skill level. I think it was all part of our curiosity about animals and we eventually satisfied our curiosity. We learned a lot as I am sure you are. If you enjoy it, keep it up and don't let the naysayers bring you down. I enjoyed the site and wish you the best!
From: Houston
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? yes

Peggy
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 1:08 PM
Amy, If you are still receiving nasty messages, I'm sorry. You seem to take great pride in a job well done, much better than people with little more to do than "defend" roadkill. Good luck.
From: Denton
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? no

Tony
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 12:58 PM
Hi Amy, just wanted to let you know that I've included your image and one of the skinning process images at the Image of the Day. We collect interesting images, anything thought-provoking, and put them up for folks to chat about. Both homeschooling and skinning are interesting and thought-provoking! Best of luck!
From: Philadelphia
Web Site: The Cellar Image of the Day
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? I've skinned my knee but I don't think that counts.

Andrew
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 12:14 PM
Read about you in the Austin paper. I think your hobby is a little gross, but it's YOUR hobby. We all got to do our thing our way, so hang in there! The paper said you got a few nasty messages. Don't worry, just be true to yourself! Best of luck! Andrew
From: austin
E-mail: hughesas@yahoo.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? No

Sara Jo Moreno
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 11:14 AM
I don't see anything wrong with what you are doing. I do say you are a very brave girl. I am 24 years old and just looking at the pictures I don't think I have the stomach to do it. I'm just glad to hear of someone as young as you doing something creative. I have 2 boys and a girl and if they wanted to do something of the sort I would support them in any way possible(I just would not touch the things). I had two king snakes and I could bearly get the nerve to touch the mice to feed them. I would just tip the bag over and let them fall into the cage. Keep up the good work and I hope everything goes right for you.
From: Austin , TX
E-mail: sjgmoreno@austin360.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? no

Cathy
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 10:53 AM
From: Austin, TX
E-mail: cathy.austin@att.net
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? no

Stephen McIntyre
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 10:46 AM
Cool site, Great hobby. Keep up the good work and don't let any negative comments get you down.
From: Austin, Tx
E-mail: rosesguy@ev1.net
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? I skinned my knee a couple of times

Doug Thompson
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 10:14 AM
Your pelts are beautiful. Your parents are to be commended for home schooling and encouraging you in this hobby. You are obviously very bright. Did you design your web site? It is very good. Don't let those that are divorced from reality discourage you.
From: TX
E-mail: dcbonus@tstar.net
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? no

Steve
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 9:41 AM
You can tell those animal rights activists to shut up. What would they do if their homes were invaded by termites? Respect the termites right to life, or give up their home. They are nothing but hypocrites.
From: Hinojosa
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? no

R. C. Thompson
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 9:37 AM
Good for you! You are a bright young lady. Sorry to read in Austin American Statesman you have received hate mail when you should be complimented. I am past seventy. When I was in second grade in Houston,Texas, I had a wonderful teacher. She mentioned that our Indian project would include learning how to tan hides but, since she couldn't get actual hides, we would have to use paper sacks. I asked my Dad to provide enough squirrel hides for every child to have one to tan. It was very educational and the kids loved it. He provided that teacher with hides every year thereafter until she retired. There are many adults with an appreciation of Indians, pioneers, and the utilization of nature's bounty due to that teacher and the hides. The hides came from a hunting club belonging to a very large lumber company and was located on its land. The squirrels were eaten. The rule there is either eat the game you kill or give it to someone who will. Many of us gave excess to food banks and, prior to their establishment, found persons in need directly. By the way, that lumber company has won numerious awards for its conservation activities. Your work is also conservation. It would have been a shame for your beautiful pelts to have been left to rot. When you win the state competition next month, please be sure to post the news on your website as I'm sure I'm not the only fan who will want to know.
From: Austin, Texas
E-mail: rcthompson2@msn.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? Skinned game

Duncan Cowell
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 9:33 AM
I have just seen an article in the Austin Statesman about your site and I think that you are doing a great job. Best regards, Duncan
From: Austin, TX originally Wimbledon, UK
E-mail: Duncan_Cowell@BMC.Com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? Skinned yes never taxi'ed anything

Dara
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 9:24 AM
I think what you are doing is really great. I just read an article about you this morning in the Austin American Statesman, and I think it is horrible that people are condemning you for what you are doing. Keep up the good work and maybe some day I will look you up and have you do some work for me.
From: Bastrop, TX
E-mail: DodgeGirl969@aol.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? I have skinned snakes.

Will
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 8:55 AM
I think that what you do is a talent that should be respected and admired. There are too many people in the world today that don't realize where the products they buy come from. Where do they think leather for their shoes come from? Keep up the good work!Don't let anyone tell you what you can't do!
From: Austin, Texas
E-mail: hotwillie_g@hotmail.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? No

Darin
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 8:55 AM
It is nice to see a young person with ambition and a willingness to learn about anything. Your website is great and I hope you maintain it as long as you stick with your hobby!
From: Austin, TX
E-mail: darind@texas.net
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? No

david Jones
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 8:30 AM
You go girl. I just read a story in our paper here in Austin about your hobby and how people are ragging on you. I think its terrible. I know of a lot of hunters that are out only for the skin and waste the meat. You use what's left and thats admirable. Also if any of those folks who wrote complaining about you killing rats had one in their house you can bet they would be calling someone like me to kill it for them. Rock on.
From: Austin, TX
Web Site: Dave's Pest Control
E-mail: kdavidjones@hotmail.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? yes

Nicole
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 8:22 AM
I don't think what you're doing is wrong, but personally I think taxidermy is all together creepy. Mostly I just wonder how did you get into your hobby & how you have the stomach to pick up squished animal guts off the highway?
From: Austin
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? no

Charee
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 8:17 AM
Amy, Way to go girl! I think what you're doing is great! Don't let anyone else tell you otherwise. I read an article by John Kelso in the Austin paper today and couldn't believe what I read. One day you'll understand that many people out there are always scared of new and bright ideas brought about by young people. Taxidermy takes a lot of practice and natural talent. I say, if you've got it, use it girl! Best of luck to you in the future. Charee
From: Austin, TX
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? no

troy
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 8:07 AM
there is an artical in our local paper about you and your skills. I just have to say the people who say that your hobby is wrong or sick, need to get a life! keep on stuffing!!!!
From: Austin Texas
E-mail: bncnter@austin.rr.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? no

Reg Bamford
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 7:55 AM
I read about your website in John Kelso's column today in the Austin American Statesman online. Keep on skinning girl. Ignore the knuckleheads that want to judge you. You will find that most of the people who criticize you , don't have the ability to do something unique like you. Just remember that this is America and you can do what you want. I think Taxidermy is Awesome. I don't have any interest in doing it myself (kind of a cupcake) but I love to see a good mount as much as the next guy. If you ever get a chance to come to Maine, we have some nice mammals up north that you could tackle some day.. they are called moose. I am sure your mom wouldn't mind one of those stuffed and hanging around. haha.
From: Levant, Maine
E-mail: regb@midmaine.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? no

Connie
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 7:02 AM
I read John Kelso's article in the Austin Statesman and i think you should continue to do what makes you happy. Continue to excel in everything you are good at, regardless of what others might think.
From: Austin, TX
E-mail: shehulk32@hotmail.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? no

TheBob
Tuesday, 6/26/01, 4:56 AM
Your website made the Austin-American Statesman newspaper this morning. I just had to take a look. I can't imagine anyone throwing barbs your way. Skinning is the original recycling program. :-) Good Luck, Enjoy!
From: Austin, Texas
E-mail: thebob@attglobal.net
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? Rattlesnakes

Drew
Monday, 6/25/01, 1:55 PM
Neato stuff there, Amy. Ignore the losers and keep up the good work.
From: Canada
E-mail: maj12_lovebuzz@yahoo.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? Skinned deer, duck, geese

Leonardo
Monday, 6/25/01, 12:42 PM
I loved your site. Congratulations!
From: Brazil
E-mail: leonardo@uol.com.br
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? No, but I'd love to

Peggy Bianchi
Monday, 6/25/01, 11:49 AM
I think you are doing a great thing.Good luck to you in the future.
From: Wenatchee, Washington
E-mail: pegasus0764@yahoo.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? No I have not,

jeffrey hyman
Monday, 6/25/01, 7:10 AM
Your Page was listed on buzz.bazooka.se so prepare for a lot more hits and weird swedish comments. I liked your site, it is cool.
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? no

John S.
Sunday, 6/24/01, 10:46 PM
This site rocks. I wish I had a sister like you :) Anyways your site showed up on www.snuffx.com. Don't let any of them get you down and happy skinning!
From: Stockton, CA
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? No

Wendy
Sunday, 6/24/01, 8:33 AM
Your site was a pleasant and professionally done suprise. I've never taken a pelt but I have collected skulls and bones from roadkill and am developing an interest in taxidermy, especially reptiles. You might consider a career in doing pets, as I'm always seeing posts from people wanting their deceased pets taxidermied but it's a service few offer. My kids are starting an insect collection as well.
From: TX
Web Site: Suburban Gothic
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? yes

Emma
Saturday, 6/23/01, 11:25 AM
Smart kid. You are light years ahead of most kids your age. Interesting hobby.
From: California
E-mail: emmasezhi@yahoo.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? No

Daingerfield Ashton
Thursday, 6/21/01, 9:39 PM
I enjoyed your page. I am an art teacher at a private school here in SC and I have lots of skulls and mounts in my class room. I have collected some for myself and several have been donated. I even had a professional taxidermist mount an armadillo for me. I love my armadillo I also have an african wart hog mount that is so ugly it is beautiful, kind of full circle. I have skinned snakes since I was your age and like you, rely on road kill since I prefer not to kill any animals unless I am going to eat them. I found your page tonight on two different web pages that have reference links on them for strange sites on the web, but I don't think yours is strange and I really enjoyed it. Glad you have put it on the web. Thanks for being a real trooper and a young scientist and discoverer. Yours truly, Mr.
From: Spartanburg South Carolina
Web Site: the Experimental Farm
E-mail: ardt123@aol.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? yup

Mr. Carrots
Thursday, 6/21/01, 7:48 PM
well, its a hobby and its a good one... ignore the idiots who have posted below as they are most likely from the city... I have skinned 2 chipmunks in the past and have them today...
From: Ohio
E-mail: DHHADZN@aol.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? yes

Andy
Thursday, 6/21/01, 7:22 PM
I liked your page--very interesting. Keep up the great job! Keep posting your photos--I would like to see your progress with larger animals. :-)
From: Canada
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? Thought about it, but no!

Just Me
Thursday, 6/21/01, 5:33 PM
Good luck on your hobby!. This is a great website. Thanks
From: Chicago
E-mail: none
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? no

John Murphy
Thursday, 6/21/01, 4:59 PM
An interesting hobby; the pictures look quite professional. Good luck with it!
From: West Virginia
E-mail: jmurphy@one-eyed-alien.net
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? no

Kim
Thursday, 6/21/01, 4:33 PM
Hey Amy! I found your site via memepool.com! Great job on the taxidermy & skinning, I NEVER had a chance to mess around with projects like that when I was your age (Mom would have had a cow!) How cool that you've got so many neat pets, too. I'd like to have some goats someday (nigerian dwarfs). Right now I've got a retired racing greyhound, 3 cats, a cornsnake, & a ball python. The snakes are babies, I just got interested in snakes this year. I was SO happy when the ball python finally ate a mouse for me! Now she's getting fat! I love my animals. I'm an artist, & it's also really useful to be able to study them for drawing reference. Especially the greyhound, I can see most all his bones, tendons, & muscles! I thought you might be interested in this other site: it's about skeleton articulation, teaches how to clean animal bones & then preserve & mount the skeleton. I haven't tried it yet cause 1) there's not much roadkill here in L.A.! & 2) I don't have anywhere to put a carcass to get cleaned by bugs without horrifying the neighbors in my apartment building OR having it get carried off by the coyotes around here! Anyway here's that site: http://www-adm.pdx.edu/user/bio/articula/home.html Keep having fun, --Kim
From: Los Angeles
Web Site: Turbospud - The greyhound comic!
E-mail: kim@turbospud.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? Not YET!

Anne
Thursday, 6/21/01, 3:32 PM
Our Greek class at the University of Texas were discussing taxidermy, seeing as how the components of the word are Greek. This is an interesting page!
From: Texas
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? no

Chris
Thursday, 6/21/01, 3:28 PM
This is classic. I love the way you explained "snake was first them came squirrel" Anyway, you may get a call from a local radio station here who loves to pick up on stuff like this. Ted Nugent would be proud of you. Keep up the good work!
From: USA
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? A frog when I was a kid

Tom Palaima
Thursday, 6/21/01, 3:16 PM
Your site was recommended to me by a student in intensive summer classical Greek. We etymologized 'taxidermy' as 'putting the skin in order', i.e., taksis < *tag and derma < der-ma (literally the thing flayed, or 'skin'). TGP
From: University of Texas at Austin
Web Site: PASP
E-mail: tpalaima@mail.utexas.edu
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? I only etymologize the word.

Janice
Thursday, 6/21/01, 3:13 PM
the skins on your site pictures are lovely! And you have done a good job on the rats - I have seen profesionally stuffed animals that did not look as good. I don't know anything about taxidermy. I agree with you about not killing animals just to get their skins; but I see nothing wrong with preserving the animal if it is dead. Take care of that raccoon skin--it's a real beauty!
From: Irving, TX
E-mail: muffin@shamlin.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? NO

diego
Thursday, 6/21/01, 2:43 PM
do you know how to put the skin back on something? my arm is really hurting quite a bit
From: seattle
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? yes

Elizabeth
Thursday, 6/21/01, 2:18 PM
Amy: I loved your page. Thanks. Last year, my neighbors shot a four foot rattle snake on their property, because they have dogs. They weren't going to keep it, so I asked if I could have it. I carried the snake home while it was still writhing and rattling. I went on-line, found a rattle snake site and skinned and ate the snake. I cut the snake into pieces, marinated it and barbecued it. There wasn't much meat on the bones, and it was pretty rubbery, but I hated to waste the poor snake. I cut the head off and either a cat or a raccoon ran off with it. I treated the skin with anti-freeze for about month and then mounted it on a piece of wood. It looks beautiful. Elizabeth
From: Los Angeles
E-mail: belzzadell@aol.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? Yes

Shawn
Thursday, 6/21/01, 1:35 PM
Don't let all these jerks get you down. Do what you wanna do, you're not hurting anybody and everybody needs a hobby. I think it's cool that you made this page to show the world your handiwork. Rock on! :)
From: Florida (stationed in Alabama)
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? nope

Ray
Thursday, 6/21/01, 1:30 PM
Your site is very interesting. Although I find skinning and taxidermy a little weird, I think it's cool that you follow your interests instead of the crowd. However, Christian rock is another matter... Anyway, you're going to get a lot of traffic because your site is posted on memepool. Ignore the narrow-minded people who will inevitably post here.
From: NY
E-mail: ballisticpedigree@yahoo.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? only people

Ginny
Thursday, 6/21/01, 12:49 PM
Amy: Just a warning - like the other one below. Your site was chosen as cruel site of the day by www.cruel.com. This will no doubt drive site traffic way up - and fill up your guest book with entries from a whole realm of people. Obviously not all of them are going to be nice - as your hobby is a rather unique and interesting one. Don't let them get to you!
From: Pennsylvania
Web Site: cabingirl
E-mail: ginny@cabingirl.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? no

Melinda
Thursday, 6/21/01, 12:46 PM
I like your website. Keep up the good work. Don't listen to any of the rude people.

From: Michigan Web Site: The Basketcase
E-mail: melsbasketcase@hotmail.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? no

Dawn
Thursday, 6/21/01, 12:45 PM
I just wanted to let you know that I thought it was very responsible of you to put a warning at the top of your page. So don't let any one criticize you for what you enjoy. As long as your not killing the animals,and your just useing pre-dead ones, your not doing anything wrong.Awsome.
From: Jersey
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? I disected a fetal pig for science class once.

christine
Thursday, 6/21/01, 12:32 PM
hey! good job. your skins are pretty and well preserved. i liked how you explained how you do it, and how you prefaced the site by warning people that if they were to be offended they should go elsewhere. you've an interesting hobby, don't let anyone call you a freak or give you a hard time. way to go! ---christine
From: massachusetts
Web Site: the way out inn -- home of the geigers
E-mail: cliftondrocker@hotmail.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? no, but i like your work!

Norman Bates
Thursday, 6/21/01, 12:08 PM
I think that it's wonderful to see a young woman take up taxidery as a hobby. Taxidermy has kept me sane for years now, ever since my mom died. We don't get many guests since they put in the new highway off-ramp. Would you like a sandwich?
From: Off the highway
E-mail: Mother@hitchcock.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? Oh, yes, yes.

John
Thursday, 6/21/01, 11:57 AM
Just wanted to warn you that your page is starting to get picked up by web logs, so you're going to have a lot of messed up entries in your guest book. Don't take it too seriously, and its good that you have such an interesting hobby.
From: DC
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? no

Sausage Dan
Thursday, 6/21/01, 11:51 AM
I like to skin hot dogs and sausages. Would it be possible for you to add some tips regarding the skinning of hot dogs. Also, I want to taxidermy a large German sausage, but have eaten the head, is it possible to recover the head? I want to skin them without hurting them. Thank-you.
From: Saint John
E-mail: exnihilo@softhome.net
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? Yes.

Rick
Thursday, 6/21/01, 11:49 AM
Amy, I offer you my warmest prayers and best wishes. I think taxidermy and skinning are very interesting hobbies, and I think it's sweet that you don't kill animals but use roadkill. That's compassionate! I think you're sight is very interesting, and its amazing that you're 14! You have a career in graphic arts ahead of you, I can tell! You know the computer real good. I also think your dad's site is good, I can't believe he has to get up so early! and has many jobbs. so "good luck" to you, and watch out what you pick up on the side of the road! you know, in case any weirdos dump their victims or whatever. In His name, -Rick
From: Seattle
Web Site: My own white house
E-mail: PraiseHim@hotmail.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? Once, by accident.

Mickey
Thursday, 6/21/01, 11:21 AM
It's nice to see a young lady with an interesting hobby....Stick with it! Many people find taxidermy and skinning very satisfying and lucrative(That means you can make money).
From: New Orleans
E-mail: mick@buddha.co.uk
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? No.

Niallz
Thursday, 6/21/01, 9:42 AM
Freaky hobby! Keep up the good work!
From: Edmonton
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? not really

Porky Pig Jr
Thursday, 6/21/01, 9:31 AM
Amy, have you tried to skin cats? Is this true that there is more than one way to skin the cat?
From: USA
E-mail: porky_pig_jr@my-deja.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? No

Grant Appelton
Wednesday, 4/18/01, 10:51 PM
Oh my Amy, your site is wonderfull!!! Your section on how to disect was very well thought out and informative. You are a very talented girl and should be proud of your accomplishments.
From: Alanta, MI
Web Site: Chard Croft
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? 4 pillows and a watermelon

Bob
Wednesday, 4/18/01, 5:55 PM
An interesting hobbie Amy. Good luck - Please try to grow up homocide free.
From: Here
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? 4 mice, a cat, a beer can, 1 human

cody
Sunday, 12/24/00, 6:15 PM
I like your web page i hope other kids take a liking to taxidermy were u from well got to go. later
From: pennsylvania
E-mail: gunner0713@cs.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? not yet im only 7

dand
Thursday, 12/14/00, 5:10 PM
looks good .keep up the good work.and dont give up
From: NY
E-mail: cumoletti@yahoo
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? yes

Ken Rieck
Monday, 12/11/00, 7:48 PM
Amy, Great site, you parents must be proud. Hey, if you ever want a coyote skin or something to work with - email me and I'll send you one. Ken
From: Redmond, Oregon
Web Site: Tumalo Irrigation District
E-mail: ken@pro2nd.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? yes, as a hobby, I'm not a pro

Jeff Leonard
Sunday, 12/10/00, 8:49 PM
Your site is very interesting. Good Work! Jeff Leonard Leonard's Wildlife Art
From: Pennsylvania
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? Yes, I am a professional taxidermist

donnie
Thursday, 11/30/00, 6:22 PM
hi amy, i also am a taxidermist, i have done many elk,deer,oryx,squirrels, badgers,turkeys,ducks,geese, caribou,foxes,pheasants,antelope,coyote,and many more.i liked your work, keep it up you are doing very well.if ever there is anything i can help you with let me know, i'll do my best to help you. keep up the good work.
From: santa fe new mexico
E-mail: donnie6731@aol.com
Have you ever skinned or taxidermied anything? yes