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adb:
Hi, All,
Well, during my past summer vacation to Europe in July, Linda (my wife) and I not only visited The Mary Rose Museum and Sherwood Forrest, but I was lucky enough to spend the day in Pip Bickerstaffe's workshop in Kegworth, UK. Mecca... the Promised Land. I got the Grand Tour, had afternoon tea, but best of all, Pip was gracious enough to spend time showing me all sorts of things. Glue-ups, splicing billets, installing horn nocks, tillering, etc., were all on the day's menu. Pip is a very humble and gracious host.

Of course, I had emailed him a few months before to arrange the tour, and because I was coming "all the way from bloody Canada", He was more than happy to show me around. Of course, also, I placed an order for a custom longbow at that time as well, which was waiting for me on arrival.

I was in such awe, and Pip's #1 bowyer, Fred Bentley said, "we're going to have to address you as bleedin' royalty from now on!".

What a great day!! I just couldn't wipe the poop eatin' grin off my face all day. It was not so hot for Linda, but she was treated very well, and remained very patient with me. Pip also gave me an autographed copy of his book on Medieval Warbows.

Here are some pics:

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Mazku:
Sweet!

I would have wanted to be there too!

DanaM:
Sounds like ya had a great time, nice way to spend a vacation.

markinengland:
Pip is a very nice guy. Come to think of it I haven't met a bowyer I wouldn't say that about! He and all his guys are really nice chaps.
You do look like you smiled all day! The cat who got the cream!!!!
What is the strange grey rat thing next to the tillering post?
Mark in England

huntsmanlance:
That sounds like a great trip! I am definately envious!!!

So tell us about the bow you got!!!

Lance

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