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Offline Slackbunny

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First trip to second hand store.
« on: June 12, 2012, 09:29:25 pm »
Well I just completed my first "salvage mission" at a local thrift store for some "raw materials". Picked up some nice brown leather in the form of a purse, and a silk scarf that should back several bows all for under 10 bucks. I felt a little goofy rumaging through the women's section but hey, its all part of the bowyer experience I guess.
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Offline bubby

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Re: First trip to second hand store.
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2012, 10:48:42 pm »
dont feel odd, if they look at ya funny, just bat youe eye's and blow'em a kiss, they'll either leave ya alone or buy ya dinner >:D, Bub
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: First trip to second hand store.
« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2012, 11:34:34 pm »
Next time look for a slow cooker for making hide glue and a hot plate for warming it up to sinew a bow.  An old coffee maker hot plate works also. 
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Offline Pat B

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Re: First trip to second hand store.
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2012, 12:23:37 am »
...but what are you going to use those high heels for, Slackbunny?  ::)
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Offline RidgeRunner

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Re: First trip to second hand store.
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2012, 10:24:49 am »
The last time I was in a second hand store I picked up the cutest little black leather skirt you ever seen.
Got it home and started taking it apart at the seams with a stitch cutter.  My wife comes home and asked if I found anything.  I stood up an held the skirt up in front of me.  She said " Honey that cant be more than a size 6.  It will never fit you. " ;D  You just got to know my wife.

After that she wanted to look at it.  I handed it to her.  She looked it over and asked what I payed for it.  I replied $ 5.00.  She looked at me with raised eyebrows and said " You have just ruined a never used $200.00 goat skin leather skirt."  I forget the brand name but she recognized it right away from the tag.  It seems that the tiny zippers have a seal put in them that has to be removed before it can be warn.  The seal was still in place.

I hope to use the skirt in a billows I am making for my fireplace.

David   
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Offline Youngboyer2(billyf)

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Re: First trip to second hand store.
« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2012, 11:19:45 am »
the second hand store by me has a leather jacket shelf, none of them go for more than $12, i still have a bunch from an old leather pack, but when i run out i will take a run to that good old second hand store
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Offline Slackbunny

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Re: First trip to second hand store.
« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2012, 01:24:32 pm »
Quote from: Pat B on June 13, 2012, 12:23:37 am
...but what are you going to use those high heels for, Slackbunny?  ::)

erm... something manly of course..... THEY MAKE MY LEGS LOOK SLIM OKAY!!
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Offline Rick Wallace

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Re: First trip to second hand store.
« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2012, 10:42:21 pm »
Quote from: Pat B on June 13, 2012, 12:23:37 am
...but what are you going to use those high heels for, Slackbunny?  ::)
:)
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: First trip to second hand store.
« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2012, 11:33:16 pm »
No need to wonder about that SlackBunny anymore.  Now I can't help but picture him in a Playboy Bunny costume. 

Now I'm gonna need therapy or a more beer.  Maybe both.
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Re: First trip to second hand store.
« Reply #9 on: June 14, 2012, 12:50:27 am »
How about 3, JW? That'll get that image out of your head ;)
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Offline ErictheViking

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Re: First trip to second hand store.
« Reply #10 on: June 14, 2012, 01:23:13 pm »
Quote from: MtDent on June 14, 2012, 12:50:27 am
How about 3, JW? That'll get that image out of your head ;)

or make him look cute! ;D
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Offline Slackbunny

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Re: First trip to second hand store.
« Reply #11 on: June 14, 2012, 06:08:20 pm »
Oh no, that kind of image never really goes away. Its been etched into the back recesses of your mind, waiting to come out in a hypnosis therapy session years later.
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