Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: agd68 on August 16, 2010, 08:47:27 am
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Hey All. Any idea if the Xmas exchange is a go for this year ?
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I am sure it will be going this year.
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Its such a good idea and such a riddle what may come by post, that there should be no other way.
Regards Uwe
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I'll happily take part in a CHRISTMAS exchange.........Xmas does not interest me. piper
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I agree with piper. Christmas is the proper title. I am all for that .
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I've been looking forward to participating in this years Christmas trade before the 09 trade was even finished.
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for me its gonna be a maybe,for now ;)
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I am all for it! I missed out last year, and hope I get signed up in time this year.
Tell
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wow its getting that time again man this year went fast i am game again
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The X in Xmas is the ancient Greco/Roman symbol for Christ. Since Christianity spread from Rome To Greece then to Western Europe I guess Xmas would be thwe proper title nugget.
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here we go
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That's right agd. Two theories (at least from what I've read) exist. X was used because of illiteracy among the common who was adopting Christianity or it was used as code to avoid persecution. Today, its used as a way of PC though- at least that's how I take it. The term doesn't offend me...
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What's in a name, a rose by any other name still smells as sweet! ;D
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I always thought the X in relation to Christians came from the Chi-Rho. that was made of the first letters in Greek of Christ's name. Chi=Ch and Rho=R. it is shaped bu superimposing the 2 Greek letters over each other and it looks like a X with a P going through it. It was also the symbol of the first Christian roman emperor Constantine. that could be why some call it Xmas. but i think most just call it that out of habit.
just my 2 cents, spend em how ya want.
God Bless
Kenneth
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Cough, cough, um hey guys, remember the rules:
Rule #1
NO discussion of politics
Rule #2
NO discussion of religion
We've already got one thread on this board treading into political territory, let's please not get a religious thing started. No problem talking about Christmas, but getting into Christian theology? Only leads to disagreements.
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Sorry guys. I was not meaning to be preachy, just wanted to show where the X might have come from. anywho, count me in the exchange
God Bless
Kenneth
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Cough, cough, um hey guys, remember the rules:
Rule #1
NO discussion of politics
Rule #2
NO discussion of religion
We've already got one thread on this board treading into political territory, let's please not get a religious thing started. No problem talking about Christmas, but getting into Christian theology? Only leads to disagreements.
I don't think it was getting arguementitive. So far it all seemed like plain old info to me :)
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Any Administrators out there know if PA mag is going to co-ordinate it again this year.
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Any Administrators out there know if PA mag is going to co-ordinate it again this year.
Marie, you have an answer to this one? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
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PA Magazine has nothing to do with the Christmas Trade. It is strictly between the folks here on the website to coordinate and execute it.
As far as Christmas vs. Xmas, I'm not offended by either. There are too many other more serious things going on in the world to get caught up in semantics so here on PA lets discuss all things related to primitive archery without getting our feelings hurt because of what someone else says or believes. If you don't like it, IGNORE IT!!! Sticks and stones(PA related) can break my bones but words will never harm me!!!...or you!
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Sticks and stones(PA related) can break my bones but words will never harm me!!!...or you!
...So says the guy that never got whopped upside the head with Webster's dictionary.
Christmas Xchange? I'm in.
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JW, I went to Catholic schools back in the 50's and 60's. We got hit with all kind of stuff! ;D
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PA Magazine has nothing to do with the Christmas Trade. It is strictly between the folks here on the website to coordinate and execute it.
Pat, when it was up in the air last year and we weren't sure it was going to happen again the magazine decided to have Sara run it. I know lots of people are willing to run it, but I wanted to make sure the magazine staff wasn't going to do it again before I offered any answers. ;)
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I will get in on a Christmas Trade....but will have to Bow Out of any X-Mas Trading....I would not give my X to anyone........ :o
All Kidding Aside....I am tired of the Whitewashing of Certain Holidays and Ways of Life...JMO
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i know i said earlier i was out "for now"
well after watching this thread
and how argumentative everyone has gotten over christmas and x-mas (realy pathetic actualy)
i now know that i am out for sure
not that i dont like the CHRISTMAS trade,i actualy realy enjoy that particular trade
but when people cant even get along about wheather its CHRISTMAS or x-mas
hell i dont even want to know how the trade is gonna go nor want to be part of it now
maybe next year if everyone can agree on what its gonna be called :P ::)
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Tim i agree with Pat,if you dont like it Ignore It.Let the good folks who wanna do it,do it.You can count me in!! ;D
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someone fill me in ,on the CHRISTMAS trade does it have to be a bow or what?
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Tim i agree with Pat,if you dont like it Ignore It.Let the good folks who wanna do it,do it.You can count me in!! ;D
obviously you didnt read my last post very closely
i said i was out there fore i was gonna ignore it.
i could give a rats ass if anyone else is doing it or not
last year it was a ig cluster fudge full of arguing about piddly crap
and thats where this is already heade just over christmas vs x-mas
there for i counted myself out,
pay a little more attention to what your reading,while your reading it ;)
now go have fun with your trade
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John Paul, Whomever is in the trade puts their name the hat. A drawing takes place and you send a homemade gift to the name that picked for you. It doesn't have to be a bow but it does have to be homemade. I like to consider who I'm making the present for before deciding what it will be.
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cool thanks ..im in! got a bunch of river cane .
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Count me in for this year. It sounda very interesting and a great way to get an appreciation for something primitive things you dont necessarily have the talent to make and at the same time share your talents.
Can anyone tell me if the rules are posted out there somewhere? I'll look around and see what I can dig up on my own, just wondering.
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I'm in. Love sending primitive goodies out :)
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I'm in, I have been waiting to catch this since last year.
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Count me in , I like xmas and giving. Besides my basement is getting full of bows and things. lol Denny
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Any final word on this yet (I'm not sure who's been taking care of it in the past)? I'd love to get involved, but I need to get started on something soon if it's going to be a "go". I've committed to making several gifts this year to try to save money. One more's not going to be a big deal, but I do need to get started.
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I'm with you Jonathan, I'd like to get involved as well. I think I looked back at past threads and right about now was the time frame when they got things rolling. Does anyone know if there is a date determined so far this year to get it going?
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well oh well dern. it was good last year i think but it is a time to be happy and send cool things to peps you never known. so it could be a december gift exchange, that way everybody dont have to figure out what it is. its the thinking behind the gift. it dont have to be a high end bow or anything outragous just something from your on hands. i got a bow sock last year alot of peps would think it should be a bow or something big, but this was one saweeet bow sock and it was made from the hands of a good man. so put your mind to work and have fun with it.
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Well I reckon if this is gonna get going some responsible person has to step up to do all the coordinating and organizing. Any takers?
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Well I reckon if this is gonna get going some responsible person has to step up to do all the coordinating and organizing. Any takers?
What the heck, I guess it's high time I contributed something around here. Unless anyone has a burning desire to do it instead I'll do it. Set the deadline for signup sometime next week? That way everybody will have a month or so to get their gifts done and out the door before Christmas.
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Well how about everyone interested repost that they are in or start a new thread so you can keep track of who is in or out.
Anyways that is my 2 cents.
I am in.
29 " draw,right handed, love to knap, make bows, and do anything primitive. Make my own fire, cordage, tools
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im in let me know.
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Calendargirl said she would do it.
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Lets get it on
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Calendargirl said she would do it.
Cool deal!
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Cool! Looking forward it! 8) ;D
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Calendargirl said she would do it.
Sure She did............ ;D
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Honest! ;D watch,,, I'll change the name of the Thread.
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Yes I did say that I would do it. Mullet wasn't telling a tale.... this time.
So I guess we need to get this party started!
Here's the deal:
You have to let me know by November 15th if you want to "play". I know that sounds soon but you all get 10 days to think about it and put your name in the hat.
On the 16th. I will send you your person. Then you have until January 15th to mail your gift. That gives you 2 months to get it together and out the door.
Here is the important part. Once you are in try your darndest to stay in. Send me a P.M. with your name AND your mailing address. I will collect all the names and then post them on the 15th of those that are "in". If you don't see your name you can contact me. I will P.M. you with your person and their mailing address.
The purpose is to make something handmade from the heart... and surprise your person. That means don't tell them you have them. If you have a question for your giftee then you can message me and I can find the answer for you.
Does that make sense? If you have any questions about the trade then post it here.
Thanks!
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I'm in
Bone pile
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I'm in. For bow specs I'm a right hander in the 60-75# range at 29.5". But anything from the fine folks on here is tops :)
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I'm in. Throw righty, shoot lefty. Prefer models in the 60#+ range. Also like puppies and long walks on the beach.
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I'm in. Throw righty, shoot lefty. Prefer models in the 60#+ range. Also like puppies and long walks on the beach.
Pina Coladas? and getting caught in the rain?....
you guys crack me up!
Ok I gave you all only 2 instructions. So far some have passed the test. Others hmmmm. I won't mention any names YET
If you post on here that you are "in" (bone pile) I might not see it so I will give the instructions one more time...let's see who can get an "A+"
1. MESSAGE ME VIA P.M.
2. GIVE ME YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE YOU WANT YOUR GIFT SHIPPED
if you give extra info that is fine, I will try to make note and may ask for more later.
So far we have some takers in the trade so it is ON! ;D
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But I'm only a "B" student...:)
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But I'm only a "B" student...:)
You got an "A+" this time
first responder with ALL the correct info! ;D
Hey all whatever you do don't start second guessing your gift you are making. That has happened in the past. The focus is on giving a homemade gift and the thought and time that goes into it. This was all based on "Giving back" and "Passing it On".
Have fun with it! ;D
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once when my sister was really little I stuck a piece of fake coal in her stocking and she was really reallllllly upset because she didn't know any better. has nothing to do with this thread but the Christmas talk reminded me of it
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Shame ....Shame ....David....and now you want to join in the Reindeer Games...do You....hummm....Eddie keeps a List of who's Naughty or Nice.... Remember that.... ;)
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;D ;)
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I'm in. PM sent
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Did I pass or is it back to the short bus?
It's cozy but too familiar... :D
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I am still contemplating..................... :-\
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OH! the drama! ;D
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I'm official according to Calendar Girl.
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I can't decide if I'm doing this. I just have no idea what to make
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I can't decide if I'm doing this. I just have no idea what to make
That's where I'm at too. I can make a bow, but darn near everybody here makes bows nicer and prettier than mine... :(
George
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I'm in. PM sent.
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David and George, Don't worry about that. Make something and put your heart into it and it will be good for the Christmas Exchange! ;) It's about the giving part not what you might get!
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Is there a valued amount or general "rule of thumb" for the gift?
Oh, and Calendargirl, I like pina coladas, getting caught in the rain, and poking dead things with a stick. :o
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I poke things with a Stick.....till they die....then I eat them...... >:D
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Ok Lulyn and I are both in for this year ;D
We like latte's and getting caught in the snow! ;D
Pm sent Marie
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P.M. received and responded! Welcome aboard Howard family!
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Come on guys and gals the clock is ticking to sign up. This is allot of fun and every year there seem to be allot of people that wish they had signed up or just miss the deadline. Cant wait to see who I draw. >:D
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Hi Folks, I sent a PM to Calendergirl several days ago. I am looking forward to the whole exercise. I'll wish now that everyone has fun participating! For what it's worth I shoot bows from 40-75lbs. 29" arrows love the look of knapped rock will be happy with just about anything primitive. Ron
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OK, I'm in. You guys that pull 75lbs impress me, but I struggle to pull 60 anymore. I wonder what I should make....gotta be something interesting.
George
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You guys that pull 75lbs impress me
We do have an impressive lack of common sense, don't we ;D?
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Maybe, but believe me, if I could pull more weight you know I would. :)
George
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im in , not good at making things that are pretty ..but maybe ill think of something.
might could manage a bow !
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I don't know Ken, Given the allotted time to get our gifts made I don't think you could manage to get a bow done ;D >:D
..... Now 5 or 6 of them... that I have no doubt.... :D
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Hey Marie, PM sent for me and Coyote088
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guilty as charged Nate ! i know im bad about pumpin them out . these 12 hour shifts lately have put a damper on them though
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OK....I Caved....I'm In........... ;)
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Good to hear Mike ;D
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I'm in too. Didn't think I would have time, but I'll make it ;)
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Jumped into last night!
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I am going to make today the last day to get your names in... I had some last minutes last night and I want to make sure EVERYONE has the opportunity, that wants to participate. We have and AMAZING GROUP Men and Women! Take El D's lead if you are on the fence and JUMP IN! ;D
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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I really wish I could but I KNOW I won't be making anything for a couple of months.. :(
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Josh, your bows are so nice I'd be overjoyed to take a well used one. Dang, if I had more time I'd build a bow for you so you could be in it. I'd be happy to provide an osage stave to anybody who has the time.
George
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Good job guys for going for it. It truly is allot of fun. Don't have the mindset that you have to build a bow or something that takes a month of time. Just do what you can and have fun blessing whoever you get. I think the fun part is trying to fit the gift to the person. Come everyone this is the last day to join! ;D ;D ;D
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Good job guys for going for it. It truly is allot of fun. Don't have the mindset that you have to build a bow or something that takes a month of time. Just do what you can and have fun blessing whoever you get. I think the fun part is trying to fit the gift to the person. Come everyone this is the last day to join! ;D ;D ;D
YAY! you are right Keenan...
currently we have a super fun list of those participating. I just don't want anyone to miss out. Maybe I will throw it out in the Bow section as well...
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OK, I am in.
You have a PM Calendargirl.
David
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Ok I've been out of the loop for the last week or so. So is it good for a Brit to join this year or is it staying in the USA??
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here we go
Don't ya just love it Ken!!!! ;D ;D ;D
God Bless Y'all!
Ron
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guilty as charged Nate ! i know im bad about pumpin them out . these 12 hour shifts lately have put a damper on them though
I wouldn't say it's a bad thing there Ken ;D More like a talent. I know how the long shifts are. It's only been this last year and a half that I've had a job that allowed a hobby.
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Ok I've been out of the loop for the last week or so. So is it good for a Brit to join this year or is it staying in the USA??
I think we had some over seas folks last year.
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How many people so far Marie?
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Just sent you a PM Marie. Hopefully I made it in Time if not that will be fine.
Thanks
Tell
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31 so far NTD
Rileyconcrete I got your p.m.
oooh this is gonna be a good year!
If you know of someone that might enjoy and not sure if they've signed up...shoot em an email or p.m.
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Wow! Nice!
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make that 33 ;D
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Is it to late to get in? If not, include me please.
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Is it to late to get in? If not, include me please.
Hillbilly61 have you sent me your address... It isn't too late. I am going to list the names and make sure no one was left off.
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Here is our list. If you sent me a pm and you don't see your name on here please contact me a.s.a.p. ;D Oh also we have a couple of overseas and Canadians... The postage may be a bit more so if you don't have a problem shipping out of the country will you send me a p.m.
Mullet said that is what they did last year. Many were generous and said it was fine by them. :D
1. NTD
2. PatB
3. Half Eye
4. Nugget
5. Jonathan Creason
6. Kegan
7. Michael C.
8. Grunt
9. Bryan Irwin
10. Ken75
11. Bone pile
12. Kerry B.
13. Osage Outlaw
14. Sky Arrow
15. Autumn Bear
16. Stingray45
17. JW Halverson
18. Keenan Howard
19. Lulyn Howard
20. Bevan R.
21. Chris Cade
22. M-P
23. Gstoneberg
24. Agd 68
25. Coyote88
26. El Destructo
27. Jeffutley57
28. RidgeRunner
29. Cromm
30. One Eye
31. rileyconcrete
32. Jthompson1995
33. Beetlebailey1977
34. Straight Arrow
35. HFD60
36. ohma
37. uwe
38. Hillbilly61
39. Jamie
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C/Mon Guys....we need two more to round it out and make the trade even...38 ain't evenly divisible by two....
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C/Mon Guys....we need two more to round it out and make the trade even...38 ain't evenly divisible by two....
you are plumb crazy!
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38 divided by 2 equals 19.....and 20 pairs just seems like such a nice number....compared to 19.... call me Obsessive Compulsive....but I hate uneven things...can't balance them..:.... :P
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38 divided by 2 equals 19.....and 20 pairs just seems like such a nice number....compared to 19.... call me Obsessive Compulsive....but I hate uneven things...can't balance them..:.... :P
If it makes you feel better, it isn't 19 pairs, it is 38 individuals. 38 is a nice even number. ;)
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C/Mon Marie....you know that's not how O.C.D. works....
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38 divided by 2 equals 19.....and 20 pairs just seems like such a nice number....compared to 19.... call me Obsessive Compulsive....but I hate uneven things...can't balance them..:.... :P
it isn't pairs.... silly... it is a drawing... it all works out in the wash.
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Sorry ED but the correct term is C.D.O. (Same thing but in alphabetical order like it is supposed to be) ;D
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OK Smarty Pants....pick on the Mentally Handicapped and Permanently Disabled why don't you.... I can take it..... :P
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im in
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This is gonna b fun. Can't wait to see the pics off the gifts once they start rollin in.
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Ok peeps,
I have spent the day drawing names and documenting on a spread sheet who has whom
and sending everyone a message. ok not the whole day but all afternoon. I think the drumrolls before each name was drawn added a little time to it as well.
SO I tell you all of this... because if for some reason you have NOT received a p.m. with your person you must contact me.
Also I have already been playing secret messenger and finding out information for people. I am happy to do that if you need direction.
If you have any questions just ask!
Otherwise enjoy!
;D
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Thanks for all your hardwork! Who's sending you a gift? :P
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Why NTD, Santa is OF COURSE!
I've been very good this year! O:)
Just so you all know gifts need to be finished and mailed out by Jan. 15
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Nate....next time I go to Amarillo....I will stop by the Missouri Valley Power Plant....and fill a Priority Mail One Rate Box full of genuine top quality Kentucky Anthractic Coal Lumps....cause like Marie said....She's been a Good Girl..... :P
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Thanks Marie for all your hard work. Now to start plotting ,,,,,,,,,,,,I mean planning >:D
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Nate....next time I go to Amarillo....I will stop by the Missouri Valley Power Plant....and fill a Priority Mail One Rate Box full of genuine top quality Kentucky Anthractic Coal Lumps....cause like Marie said....She's been a Good Girl..... :P
OoooHHhh El D you are my HERO!! :-*
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Marie......dats cause I Luv Ya dis........................much.... >:D
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i to think this is great. man a present from some of the talent on this site is to good to ponder on. i wonder if santa has a left hand calif.flat bow layin around? he probably aint left handed though. oh well, the pleasure of everyones company on this site will make this a fantastic holiday season for me. an early happy holiday season too all.
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well my inbox has been very busy with messages back and forth. It is fun to see you all get in the spirit. My good folks with good heart out there. ;D
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I think that I am caught up on messages from all of you jolly Santas out there. if I haven't replied to your message or answered your questions, please resend! ;D
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I got my Christmas present today from Grunt ;D.
It said don't open 'til Christmas and my wife hid it away from me before I got to shake it or anything :'(
Trying to wait patiently :P
Thanks in advance, I'm sure it will be great.
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wow that was quick ;)
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Wow Grunt is on the ball. It sure would be hard to wait till Christmas to open that gift. He does some nice work.
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Shucks, I thought I was on the ball being on my second attempt already :D!
Tis the season to escape crazy shoppers by slipping to the workshop ;)
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I am still trying to decide what to make. :(
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I am already working on mine.....I believe I am gonna have two gifts to go out. One is for sure. The second will be my first attempt at making it.
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I'm somewhere around the 50% mark on finishing mine. Hope to be able to send it out next week.
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I haven't even thought of starting ...I am still waiting on a clue as to what my recipient wants for Christmas....and then there is always Deer Season..... >:D
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If you get the same answer I got (anything would be fine...) it won't help a lot. But in all fairness, I would say the same thing. That deer hunting thing has been affecting my free time too. Good luck to you. I haven't started my gift either.
George
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I'm starting on mine this weekend ;D finally
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Got mine mailed out yesterday 8) Now it's time to start next years. ;D
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Well aren't We the Proficient One........ :P........ ;D
And George....you are most likely correct...."IF"....I get a reply....It will probably be of little use.
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Naaa not really...It'll take that long to come up with another wat-cha-ma-callit :-\ ;D
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In Texas they call them "Deals"...in Da UP.....they call dem.....doo-hickeys.....or thinga-ma-jigs..... ;D
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I like makin them doo-hickeys, but everyyyy once in a while ya have to throw in a thinga-maj or 2 just give the fun a little balance ;D
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Working hard on my gift. Maybe about 1/2 done. Working on it as much as I can between doing Euro mounts. I sure am glad I insulated my work shop. It's cold and snowy here.
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My package from half eye came yesterday. Gonna be hard not to open it. It is a long package.......ummmm not sure what it is.
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I started working on this stave for the Christmas Exchange. I already put about 2 hours into it as you see it now. It should be a fun project. Plenty of wood to work with and some heat straightening is in order and it does have a few issues that will be a challenge. Let's see where this takes us! ;D
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Looks like a great start on a happy Christmas.
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I don't see how ya'll can sit and look at those boxes and wait 19 more days. We need pictures dangit! ;D
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I got a box in the mail today from "Syck" that says "DO NOT OPEN UNTIL CHRISTMAS"! Sheesh! That's a long time away. >:(
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Who is that headed to Pat? NC ?
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No NC! :(
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Ok guys,... so how does this Christmas Exchange work on here??
Of course I'm a metalworker/welder by trade, so Lord only knows what in the world I could throw into the mix for anyone?
I've made a promise to myself to start working up some knives IF we ever get the chance to move into a home with some room!
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Look on page 4 of this thread. Calendergirl sets the rules. This years participants have already been choses and some gifts have already gone out. You will have to wait until next year to sign up but when the time comes back around anyone that wants to participate can!
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Project number two well on it's way. Hopefully done this week and shipped next week. Making time for it and the hybrid bow I'm making for my brother's Christmas gift.
The season is in full swing now :)!
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Looking great Pat, Thats my kind of stave. Are you starting to convert over to the crooked stick club and go for as much challenge and night mare as possible? ;D >:D
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The person who receives that sure better appreciate all the effort that went into it. That's a heck of a stave, don't know how you guys do it.
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Look on page 4 of this thread. Calendergirl sets the rules. This years participants have already been choses and some gifts have already gone out. You will have to wait until next year to sign up but when the time comes back around anyone that wants to participate can!
Thanks Pat,..will do!
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Keenan, the more crookeder( ???) the better for me too it is just hard to find good crooked staves anymore! Trying to keep my blood pressure up a bit! ;D
Nate, I know the person that will recieve this bow will appreciate it! You WON"T know til you try! ;D
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Keenan, the more crookeder( ???) the better for me too it is just hard to find good crooked staves anymore! Trying to keep my blood pressure up a bit! ;D
Nate, I know the person that will recieve this bow will appreciate it! You WON"T know til you try! ;D
If you can't find any sticks crooked enough, then you need to move up hear Pat. :D Or maybe we just need to send you a truck load of vine maple, juniper, mountain mahogany, and yew. ::) i tend to chuckle inside when someone ask me for a straight stave. ::) My first thoughts are (straight compared to what?)
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Pat, I can perhaps help with the crooked osage. I just have to do better next time protecting against borers. There's a place here a couple miles from home where there's more osage than my back would let me cut in a month. It's pretty crooked. There's no way I'm shipping green osage, but if you're ever down Dallas-way I can certainly send you back with a pickup load (which aint a full bed ;)).
If you really want a challenge, I picked up some 80 year old osage fence posts. They are checked really deep, but the wood is incredibly strong and the rings are pretty thick. I haven't tackled one yet, but soon.
George
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Yes I did say that I would do it. Mullet wasn't telling a tale.... this time.
So I guess we need to get this party started!
Here's the deal:
You have to let me know by November 15th if you want to "play". I know that sounds soon but you all get 10 days to think about it and put your name in the hat.
On the 16th. I will send you your person. Then you have until January 15th to mail your gift. That gives you 2 months to get it together and out the door.
Here is the important part. Once you are in try your darndest to stay in. Send me a P.M. with your name AND your mailing address. I will collect all the names and then post them on the 15th of those that are "in". If you don't see your name you can contact me. I will P.M. you with your person and their mailing address.
The purpose is to make something handmade from the heart... and surprise your person. That means don't tell them you have them. If you have a question for your giftee then you can message me and I can find the answer for you.
Does that make sense? If you have any questions about the trade then post it here.
Thanks!
Oh this is COOL!
Of course I'm to late for this year,... BUT NEXT YEAR I'M IN!!!!
What a GREAT idea!
Honestly, we used to exchange gifts on Christmas Eve at my grandmother's house for YEARS,... unfortunately that has pretty much ended with things the way they are with some jobs lost in our family of relatives. The kids get stuff though and that's nice.
I think I'm going to make some presents next year for one or two of them,.... some of them would appreciate it,...others would rather a new ipod or soemthing?? hahaha.
Again,... this is a great idea!!!
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Got my gift about half finished.
If the last half works out well it will be finished in plenty of time.
David
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I'm pretty well into mine too, should have it wrapped up (har har) this weekend.
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I'm pretty well into mine too, should have it wrapped up (har har) this weekend.
I was thinking the same thing, laughter included ;)
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Just finished mine up. Hope to get it mailed out tommorrow.
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I aint even started...haven't a clue what to make my Recipient...I am stumped.... :(
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All done and ready to ship. Hopefully I'll have it out tomorrow :)
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I'm about 90% done. It will definitely go out this week..........probably.
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I'm almost there,if it would only warm up just a fuzz.Freezing in Fla bites.
Bone pile
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We do have until Jan. 15th to mail them right? I certainly hope so. My gift just recently started bending.
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Hope to have mine sent out by first of next week. Just got done with graduation, so I have a little free time. ;D
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Yes Nugget we dont have to mail out until 15 Jan, some people are just realy zealous. ;D
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Mine's done and tested. Should go out tomorrow or Friday.
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I am going to post pictures of my gift that I received on the bows page.
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Mine wen't out today should have it by chirstmas .
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Mine went out yesterday
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Just put the gift in the postal system. Feels good to have it on it's way.
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Finally got started on Mine today....had to give up a perfect Deer Hunting Day to do so....Snow Covered Canyons...Sun shining....Animals all on the Move....man it was hard to stay Home and work on this.....so I hope the recipient takes this into concideration when He recieves the Gift....I don't give up Hunting Days for too many things....including my Wife..... :P
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My gift has been USPS gone for a week. With the foul weather I haven't seen the UPS driver for a week.
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I'm pretty sure mine won't be to it's destination by Christmas but hopefully shortly after. Too much life getting in the way. I spent today sweeping, vaccuming mopping and waxing the sunroom and kitchen tile floors. No bow work today! ;D >:(
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The postal service picked up mine today. should be there by christmas. I hope the recipient enjoys his gifts.
Tell
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Well I am making two items for my gift. I have one complete and getting started on the other one monday. It won't be delivered by Christmas but it will be delivered. :)
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Lulyn and I are both well into our gifts but not finshed yet, Ours won't make it for Christmas but should beet the deadline for sure.
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Mine won't make Christmas either, but soon after. George
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Mine should leave Germany tomorrow.
Regards Uwe
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I am aiming for the first week of Jan. to ship mine. Been busy trying to finish up some Euro mounts. I thought I was done with them for the year, but yesterday, I got a 13 pointer from my brother in law and an elk cow skull from a friend. Oh well, the money I am making will pay for my trip to the Tenn. Classic this year.
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hoping to ship mine out the next day or so so itll probably arrive just after Christmas.
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Now its out! Bloody German Post owes me 5 Euros, because the y hadn`t have the correct stickers for the package. >:( It could have been send as small parcel, but in this way I won`t have any insurance.
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Got a present in the mail today, have to wait until Christmas to see what it is. Now just waiting to hear if the my recipient got his yet or not :)
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Mine should go in the mail tomorrow (had a helluva time finding the right size box). It may not make it before Christmas, but it should be there soon there after.
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Mine won't be out for Christmas but should be ready to go next Monday :)
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Sent mine out this AM ,the fella said it might be there by Friday.
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Is everyone having fun with this?? I hope so!! ;D
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Lots a fun. ;D Can't wait till next year ;)
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having a blast my recipient recived his today wheres the pic's.
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Not me, Marie. See my thread in BOWS about my Christmas Exchange project! >:(
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recived mine in the mail,see what it is Sat ???
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Well....I got mine out Finally....I hope that He appreciates the Gift...was really pushing to get it there by Christmas...but it's a Long...Long Way to PA..... ;D
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Mine went out this morning, they said it should make it before Christmas.
Merry Christmas to everyone.
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Mine finally did go out today. I had a lot of fun making it, I hope the recipient enjoys it. I know I'm not nearly the craftsman as most everybody else on this board, but I did try my best.
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i couldnt decide so i just made two of them , going out the 1st. different styles from each side of the pond :-X
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I sent out my back-up Christmas Exchange gift today. Should make it by Christmas. I wish my original gift was fit to ship. :(
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im mailing mine today its going UPS since it is so big ;D my recipient will be getting a tracking Numb somtime today
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Should have mine done in a couple of days, hoping to ship it by Christmas eve....
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I am close to finishing up my gifts. Not to much more to go on them. Hope to ship them out next week.
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When do we post pics of our gifts we receive?
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asap :D
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I received my a few weeks ago and will open it Saturday. Mine should go out tomorrow ;)
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Osage you better open it and post them. I hope you like them.
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I couldnt wait. I recieved a package from Bryan Irwin on monday, and I just had to open it. This is what they are, a nice skinner and a neck knife. here are a few pictures.
Thanks Bryan I love them!
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Very nice work Bryan!
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yay Pictures :) great gift congratz
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Osage you better open it and post them. I hope you like them.
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I didn't know if I would get fussed at for opening it early. They were out of the box before the mailman was out of the driveway.
I love them!!! They are so cool. I am trying to learn how to flint knapp so it makes them even better. I plan on getting a display box and mount them with some of the points that I have found. I brought them to work with me and I have been showing them off to everyone. Thank you so much.
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4 nice knives. Great work guys.
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Great work everyone. Mine will go out middle of next week.
Hope you all have a Cool Yule and keep safe.
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Got Mine....but don't know who to Thank Yet....can't wait till tomorrow Morning!
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It's from me, El D. My wife took it to the PO, so I don't know if she put the return address on or not. Feel free to go ahead and open it up if you'd like.
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It's from me, El D. My wife took it to the PO, so I don't know if she put the return address on or not. Feel free to go ahead and open it up if you'd like.
Well Yeah....I want to open it Up! Be right back.............. ;D
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Alright.... I just opened my Gift up from Jonathan....and man was I speechless....He made Me an Atlatl...and one Shaft with Field Point...The Arrow is beautifully made...and the Atlatl is fantastic...take a look....Thanks Jonathan....I am very happy with Your Gift...it's awesome.
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Glad you like it! I think a longer, heavier dart may throw a little better in it, but that's the only piece of river cane I had that was big enough and wasn't green as a gourd.
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Very cool gift! Nice work Jonathan!
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I especially like the Totem Weight on the Atlatl....a nice touch...Nothing wrong with your Craftsmanship Jonathan...anyone would have been proud to receive this! I will probably never get the hang of throwing this anyways...not too coordinated.... ;) But it will look really good along with the Knife I received last year...the Tomahawk I got from Pappy the Year before... They all dress up my one Wall in my Bedroom....along with many Points and Artifacts I have collected!
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very nice gifts so far great job every one .
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I couldn't wait til tomorrow so I opened my package from Hillbilly61 tonight ;D . It is a very nice hand stitched soft leather quiver with a braided leather strap. Thanks Mark. 8) I'll post pics tomorrow.
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You're welcome Pat. :) Hope it comes in handy some day ;). It was fun making and pleasure giving. ;D
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I want to see some more pics of gifts being opened 2morrow
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My Gift was delivered today....hope to see it on here tomorrow
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Mine was delivered couple days ago. I want pics ;D
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Very, Very nice gifts from all , Merry christmas to all.
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Well, I was able to be patient enough to wait until today to open my gift from Grunt, It's a wonderful basket quiver with cloth lining in the top and red ribbon & blue bead accents. It fts the arrows I got from Cromm last year perfectly. Thanks very much Grunt, I'll use it well.
Here's a photo for proof. ;D
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Merry Christmas everybody, Very nice work guys. El D the wife got an atlatal last year and we thought the samething but you catch on to throwing them pretty quick and you would'nt believe how hard they hit.
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Here are a few pics of the leather quiver I recieved from Hillbilly61. Again, thanks Mark. It will be used and appreciated for years to come.
I tried to take the pics outside but because of the snow the contrast was way off so here is one outside and a better one inside.
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Great stuff arrived to you! Santa didn`t come to me until now! Seems to visit the US first. But he`ll come some day.
Regards Uwe
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Nice looking gifts. There is a lot of talent on this site.
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Uwe, You know we are special over here! ;D ::) Santa likes us better.
I'm sure when he gets there he will be packing toys for "good" girls and boys. ;)
Merry Christmas to you and all of our friends in Europe, Asia and elsewhere in the world.
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Merry Christmas everyone.
El D my wife said I got a package from you yesterday. I will open it and take pics as soon as I get home from work tomorrow morning. I can't wait for this shift to be over..
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Mine was delivered couple days ago. I want pics ;D
Nuggest sent me a beautiful knapped knife and necklace- amazing! Even the cord was hand made for the necklace and this is the first knife I've ever had with a stone blade... or an antler handle! I love them both, thank you ;D!
I'm waiting for pictures of mine too though ;)
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Glad you like them Kegan. Merry Christmas
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i got a spear from roger Hostetler, saresota fl. and its nicely done. camera went bonkers taking xmas pics but will post one as soon as its fixed or replaced. thanks Roger i like it alot.
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Mine was delivered Friday, hope to see some pics soon.
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Here is a pic of my neck knife that I received from El D. Thanks Mike I love it, I needed a new one since I traded mine while in Tenn. at the classic last year. Our late flintlock season starts tomorrow hopefully I'll get some blood on the blade to break it in.
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Glad that You like it Rich.....this style Knife makes a good Patch Knife also.....The Maple Burl for the Handle came from Dana a couple years ago...the Blade is made from Stainless Steel Shim Stock that I get from Work....I hope that You get as much use from Yours as Pappy and Mullet have from theirs...oh...and I threw in the Lone Star on the Sheath just for Grins....leave it to a Damn Yankee..... ;D
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Rich, you'll love it. That is one of my Go To, knives. It keeps a heck of an edge.
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Those are some awesome gifts everyone. Great craftsmans ship on everything. :) Lulyn Got her gift from Pat B for Christmass and all our jaws dropped as she opened it up. Her and her father Kieth just kept admiring his incredible craftsmanship on a fantastic reed/bark basket quiver that he made her. he even sent a pair of neck knives for both of us. Lulyn has been working through the holidays and tomorrow as well. Hope to get her settled down for some pics soon. Thanks again Pat. She is going to right as soon as she gets a chance. She just got home and is on call tonight for the hospital so going to bed early. She has the quiver very nicely hanging on her first elk rack. ;D
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I got a great little neck knife from Ohma. It's deer antler with several different wood accents around it. Great craftsmanship! Thanks and and hope you all had a Merry Christmas.
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What a cool little knife. Is that a broadhead blade?
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I still need to get mine out, screwed up the one I was working on and just completed the new one and waiting for the finish to dry.
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That's a sweet looking knife
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Great work, love seeing the photos of all the gifts.
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My gift is on its way now. I PM'd the recipient the tracking number since I asked for delivery confirmation. Boy do I feel better now, hated it wasn't done for Christmas.
George
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Excellent job so far by everyone
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Mine is drying. ;D Should go out in a couple of days.
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Finished, packed, and dropping it off at the P.O. in about 4 hours. Should make its way south by Monday or Tuesday hopefully. Hope to see pics next week.
This was my first exchange and man was it fun. Can't wait until next year.
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OK sent mine out yesterday was told about 6 to 10 days depending on how deep the snow is when the plane lands.
My gift turned up today from Uwe,
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Lakota beaded pouch
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Obsidian and Flint arrowheads
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And two original flint flakes from the river side of the river Elbe
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The photos do not show how great all theitems are.
Thank uwe.
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Hi everyone,hope you all had a Merry Christmas. Some nice work showing up here. The Mrs ( Coyote 088 ) and I had hoped to get our gifts out earlier but got caught up in the Christmas crazies this year. They will go out before the deadline though so be patient guys, it's coming.
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Mines done on the way to the post office as soon as I get done with this post. Should make it to N.C. by Monday or Tuesday.
Rich
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packed up and ready to go. ;D
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Mine should be there on Monday. It says "Do Not Bend" on it ;D
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Well I am sending out my gifts Monday. I hope my recipient enjoys them. I sure enjoyed making them. :)
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Got mine a few days ago from jeffutley. He said it was his first attempt at leather work, but I don't believe it ;D Thanks Jeff I'll use it often ;)
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Glad you liked it! It was my first "Possibilities Bag" and my 2 year old kept calling it my purse the whole time I worked on it ;D I have much more respect for these type projects now ;)
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Don't feel bad. My wife called it my man purse :-[ 8)
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Just about finished mine up, should be done tomorrow. Then it will go in the mail monday, heading southwest. Hope the recipient likes it.
Jason
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Now I really love Pat B!!!
Whoa...I really love the quiver I received for the christmas exchange. It surpasses any expectation I may have had for a gift I would be receiving. I mean from a primitive bunch of folks. Ha! Ha! I had no idea that I would be so very blessed. It is a most awesome work of art.
Keenan says it is just too pretty to use, but I say no way, I haven't had a quiver of my own before and I am going to definetly use this one and it will be a show stopper where ever I go. :) I also really love the neck knive I also recieved. Sorry no pic yet, but we will get one posted, we forgot the knives out in the shop when we took the pics of the quiver. I am gonna love wearing my neck knive hunting and to rendevous, also if Keenan gets himself in a pickle or all tied up out in the woods, I can cut him loose...........Humm........well maybe ::) Ha! Ha!
Thank you again, Pat, it is truly a gift to be cherished. LuLyn P. S. It is hung with pride on my very own elk rack!!
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So glad you like it Lulyn and especially glad you will use it. That's what it is made for. ;) 8)
Is the leather disc still in the bottom? I used contact cement to keep it there but I wasn't sure if it would stay.
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Fabulous quiver
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That is a very nice quiver. I like the looks of it a lot. Great job Pat. :)
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pat is the quiver man i got 2 he made for me and my son and they will be with us forever, great work from a great man.
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Beauty ! ' Frank
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Good thinks come to those that wait!!! Got a fine Beavertail hunting bag in the post today from HFD60. It will be used with my buffalo crossticks gun. The rifle is .50 cal fullstock caplock with a William Large barrel. Thanks Richard, a mighty fine bag you made. Now I'm getting busy with a horn and stuff to go with it.
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Very nice bag there Grunt. Well done Richard! 8)
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well ,mine finally went out priority this morn. now a hop skip and two jumps and hopefully a fine gentleman will be pleased
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That is a great looking bag. Superb craftsmanship making it. I sent mine out today.
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Holy cow mine is finished, I didn't think I was ever going to get it right, but I did it. Haven't made one of these in 4 years, so it took a lot longer to get my bearings than I thought it would, mostly because I didn't have all the stuff I used to use to make them. Sorry to be obscure, I was so excited to be finished I almost posted photos, but the recipient is just going to have to wait a little bit longer >:D
It's is going out tomorrow Uwe, so don't give up hope if you have been watching the post for it.
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thats a nice looking bag. i bet that will give years of use.
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Glad you like the bag Grunt. Hope you get a lot of use from it.
Rich
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got a killer bow in the mail today. i'll post pics in a day or two. thanks osage outlaw!!
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I hope you like it. I kind of guessed at the draw length. I wanted it to be a suprise. I was starting to get worried, they told me it would be there on Monday. I must have checked this thread about 30 times last night and today.
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Howdy Folks, I finally got my present sent off today. I've been taking a look at the great gifts others have received and been feeling bad I was so far behind. What a relief!
I'm also happy to say that I got a nice ironwood stave just before I left for Xmas. I haven't posted any pics, cause I haven't taken any yet. The stave is appreciated though. Ironwood is not something I can collect here in CA. Ron
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Mines off Wendsday. I think she'll like it. I'm still chasing the postman like a rapid dog looking to see what I got!
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Mine went out yesterday, he should be getting it either this Saturday or Tuesday so if you haven't got your gift be looking for the Fed Ex guy then. Scott
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gotta brag a lil, i got my christmas exchange gift today . Ridgerunner (David Key) sent me a beautiful fillet knife with bamboo laminations for the handle. excellent blade 12 inch overall length and sharp as hell. thanks David i hope you get a great gift too!
ken
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Glad you like it Ken.
That is the second knife I have made. First fillet knife.
The bamboo handle was stained a bit with Black Walnut hull stain.
Did not know that you made knives as well when I started it.
That blade could use a good polishing. I am not set up to do that yet.
David
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David wouldnt matter if i made them or not . it is much appreciated and i hope to use it with my bow fishing this spring . thank you very much !
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man that would fillet a turkey breast this spring to. nice.
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got my gift from beetlebailey will post pics this weekend. Nice knife, armguard combo in gator skin
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I came home to a wonderful gift today from Jamie. It's a stone knife, I believe obsidian, hafted to a coyote jaw bone. This thing is sweet, all the real deal too, real sinew and what looks like pine pitch! Thanks so much Jamie, I love it.
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WOW :o
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damn thats nice
Jamie always does such incredible work
your a lucky person
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Great work everyone.
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glad you like it nate. ;D its a dacite (waxy obsidian) blade with a gut wrap.
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That knife is awesome. I have some jawbones soaking that I want to make knife handles out of. They aren't coyote, but close.
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Wow some awesome gifts everyone. Very cool knife Jamie! Mine and Lulyns will go out very soon. Sorry for the delays to our recipients. ;D
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Wow nice knife. That looks great with the jawbone.
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here is what beetlebailey sent me. Gator skin arm guard, gator skin sheath with a nice kneck knife in it. Thanks I think my kids and wife have claimed them.
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Nugget I am glad you like them. They were my first try at making both. I still think the knife could be sharper though. I really enjoyed making them and learned some things while doing it.
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well ,mine finally went out priority this morn. now a hop skip and two jumps and hopefully a fine gentleman will be pleased
I hate to break the bad news, Ken, but somehow that fine gentleman got shafted and the package arrived at my house by mistake. Inside were two very fine bows but each had a glaring flaw....no signature from the Master Bowyer. I don't care, I'm keeping 'em!!!!
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glad your pleased JW , never thought to sign them ...but then ive never signed any of mine
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Here's hoping the day comes when I can hand the bow back to you long enough to get your "autograph".
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I received my gift today it's a flint knapped knife and it's awsome thank you Jason I love it il post pics later tonit ttyl.
Sterling
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My apologies to my recipient, I have not been able to get your gift out but it will definitely go out on Monday.
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here it is my gift i received today ;D
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I received my gift today it's a flint knapped knife and it's awsome thank you Jason I love it il post pics later tonit ttyl.
Sterling
Glad you like it Sterling. Thanks for not showing off the bad points of the blade, I'm still a rank amateur knapper.
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It just gives it charicture you are a better knapper then me you were able to work around the problem and still make a beautiful knife thank you again it will deffinently get alot of use once I kill me a critter ;D ttyl
Sterling
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here's my bow that osage outlaw sent me for the exchange. love it and i'm looking forward to getting outside and flinging some arrows through it.
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Hope it works out for you. It will shoot in the snow! We had 5" on the ground when I was shooting it in. If you have any problems with it, let me know and I will make it up to you. Sorry you didn't get it before Christmas.
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Looks like this event worked out well for everyone. I'll be in line for next December.
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i almost just wept. :'(
i recieved a large box containing a gorgeous frame from one-eye. in it were points from damn near every flintknapper on the primitive archer site. the frame is beautiful, the points incredible, and this caveman feels overwhelmed by what he received . its like a gift from everybody. thanks everybody and thank you very much scott.
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I'm so glad that it made it there in one piece! Been sweatin it out for a few days. Still am debating which I enjoyed making more... the box or the card ;D. (you holding out) I'd also like to thank everyone who contributed. Glad you like it. Merry Belated Christmas!! Scott
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ill post a pic of the card. =>
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Awesome Scott. Thats a great gift. Congrats Jaimie.
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What an awsome gift! And what an awsome gesture for Scott to include so many PA knappers as part of the gift. 8) 8) 8)
I think this one takes the cake!!!
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i agree pat. like recieving a gift from everybody
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Sweet !
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Hey All,
So it looks like it has been a success for all. We only had one snafu and that seems to have been fixed. If you have NOT received a gift will you please send me a P.M. If you have NOT sent your gift also please send me a p.m.
Thanks guys!
Do you all think it was enough of a success to do again next year?
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It has most definately been a success! What beautiful work the members of this site have gifted to others.
I would suggest for next year that we have the draw earlier, say Sept 30th so that the cut off date to send could be early December. This way most gifts should make it to thier giftee before Christmas and the members could open them at the same time, December 25th!
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I would second the earlier start, and add how much I have enjoyed following this exchange. I will admit to being more than a little intimidated by what I have seen. Truly awesome tallend and aweinspiring generosity.
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I would think the earlier date would make it easier for the gift to make it to the destination on time. I am definitely in for next year.
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do it again for sure
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Mine was sent out. Sorry that it was so close to the deadline :( :-[
Definitely do it again next year! And I agree with the earlier start date ;) ;D
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I'm in again, but need the days before Christmas when work slows down to complete the gift...
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I'm in again for next year. Earlier start date would be better for me also.
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Thanks for organizing all of this Marie and thanks to all that participated...and are still participating! ::) We have some truely tallented folks here on PA and they are generous to boot. I'm up for next year too. Whenever whereever. 8)
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I'm in again too, but starting Oct1 aligns gift making with deer hunting. Dang, that's a tough one. ::)
Just kidding. ;D
George
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Thank you Marie for all the work into this one. Lulyn and mine are going out in the next few days. She finished hers up yesterday and I just have to package it and hit the post office. Sorry for so close to the deadline ::)
Jamie, You deserve that, Scott jumped through allot of hoops to do that. ;D ;)
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I'm definitely in again for next year and agree with the earlier start date. I was also wondering what everyone would think about having everyone that enters putting down a few things they are interested in? Not that the gift maker would be locked into making one of those things if they have a clear idea, but I know for myself I wasn't sure on what I wanted tomake at first and I saw some other people struggling with the same issue. So if everyone gave 2 or 3 things they were interested in it could get some ideas flowing for the makers. Just an idea. Great job this year though on setting this up!
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I am definately in for next year. I enjoyed doing something for a fellew archer. I agree with the earlier start date and the 2 or 3 things that the person would be interested in.
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I guess I forgot to post this but I recived a two piece bow quiver from Kegan before Christmas.He did a great job and it will work great.Thanks again for the gift
Bone pile
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I opened the mailbox today to find a beautiful knife and sheath made by Chris Cade waiting inside. I'll get pics up later when I find the card reader. This thing is awesome, thank you very much Chris!
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My gift from M-P arrived the other day. It was b beautiful plains quiver with a decorative plains arrow. I will post pics as soon as I can.
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Received a really spiffy bow sock from coyote088 (Cathy D) today. Will proudly post a pic as soon as I figure out how. ???
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When I arrived home from work today I was greeted with a large box on kitchen table from Autumnbear.
Inside was a beautiful elk skin drum with handmade beater and a rattle! I will post pics as soon as I can.
What a gorgeous sound. I cant wait to start using it at gatherings!
Thanks you so much Autumnbear for the beautiful gift ;D
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Hmm, my guy should have got his gift today. Hope it made it there okay.
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OK maybe the 3rd try will work.
Love the sock, especially the ends and closure! :o
Thanks again coyote088!
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Closeup of the closure ;)
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Sweet Sock!
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When I arrived home from work today I was greeted with a large box on kitchen table from Autumnbear.
Inside was a beautiful elk skin drum with handmade beater and a rattle! I will post pics as soon as I can.
What a gorgeous sound. I cant wait to start using it at gatherings!
Thanks you so much Autumnbear for the beautiful gift ;D
Glad you like them!
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glad you like it jonathan and enjoy!
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OK maybe the 3rd try will work.
Love the sock, especially the ends and closure! :o
Thanks again coyote088!
Dang! I want one or two of those! Hint-Hint....coyote088. ;)
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Very nice gifts everyone!
I got my package yesterday from Stingray45, I opened it up to find a very nice set of arrows ;D ;D Thank you very much.
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c326/bornagainprimitve/IMG_4076.jpg)
Also a side note: If you still haven't got your gift, Mine and Lulyn's just went out: sorry for the delays and hope you feel they are worth the wait ;)
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Good Looking arrows. :)
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Glad you like them Keenan. I got these awhile ago but I've been busy so just getting my gift from KerryB up now. I got a great slate turkey call with carrying pouch and osage coasters. I've never used a slate call before so I'm excited to get it out this spring. Thanks again Kerry!
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Sweet arrows! Sweet turkey call!
Getting nervous that my recipients gift got lost in the mail.... :(
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ya'll done good this year
i thik i might get back in on it next year
alright now we need to see a nice close up shot of that friction call and striker ;D
ya cant tease a guy like that,it just aint right ;)
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My photography skills don't begin to do this knife justice.
(http://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq223/jrc1106/Mechknife.jpg)
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WOW!!! :o :o Nice knife!
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OOOOHHHHHH that knife is sweetttt!!! ;D
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The waiting has an end and was it worth!
When I came home from work, a tube was lying on the table. A customs sticker on it made me asking my wife if its the Christmas Tade item. "Seems to be!", she answered. I was very, very happy, when I opened it up to find a cedar flute inside. First I thought arrows could be inside. I didn`t wear my my glasses, so I couldn`t exactly read what was written on the customs sticker. I like these native flutes very much and I bought one for my daughter 3 or 4 years ago as a present, but didn`t buy one for me on that Powwow .
Michael C., I thank you so much for this flute. its something I really dreamt of for years! The smell of the cedar, the inlays, the buffalo and last but not least the arm tone.
Thanks again, I`m proud to call it "Mine".
Regards Uwe
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Glad to hear it made it alright and I'm happy that you like it, I had started to worry if it was going to make it. Merry late Christmas!
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That is a cool flute. I gotta get one.
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I didn't know what to expect when I saw the mammoth package this came in but it had a nine foot fish stick from Sterling (skyarrow) via my Dad today. Hopefully I will be able to do it justice if I'm allowed to use it legally here for some fishing it's awesome btw thanks Sterling.
(http://www.sociallybroken.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/fishStick1.jpg)
(http://www.sociallybroken.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/fishStick2.jpg)
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Your welcome glad you like it and don't forget the crochet cowl also for those cold days ;)
Sterling
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I came home from work today to a package from Bevan by the front door. In it I found this wonderful little folding table.
(http://72.64.80.21/gks-pictures/christmas_exchange1-2010.jpg)
(http://72.64.80.21/gks-pictures/christmas_exchange2-2010.jpg)
My wife was just as excited about it as I was. It was fun to watch her figure out how it unfolded and sat up. We have a spot picked out for it already. Very nice work indeed.
Thanks so much. This exchange was really fun.
George
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Glad you like it and REALLy glad it finally got there! Thanks stingray & calendergirl
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Recieved a package from agd68 today.A sweet little wingbone call :o I can't wait until april to test it out. Thankyou so much Tony. Scott
[(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y115/oneye/SANY0221-1.jpg)]
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I got my package today and I am floored. Cromm sent me a arm guard that he engraved, A beaded pouch and a fur quiver. All are thing that I didn't have before. A Christmas miracle for Autumnbear. I am in awe. Cromm was very generous and he is a very talented young man.
I'll try to post it this week so you can see his fine work (and to make you green with envy) ;D
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My beautiful new elk hide drum and rattle made by Autumnbear ;D
and
AGD68's leather quiver and decorative arrow made by M-P
Again, thank you both for your wonderful gifts :)
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came home today and had a package at front door from Nate Danforth opened it up and found a dozen arrows with selfnocks goose flething and ball python cresting there great looking arrows nate and can't wait to shoot them thank you very much you done an awsome job on them. i'll try to post pic's later.
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Glad they finally made it there Bryan! I was getting worried. I hope they shoot well for you.
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WoW Great gifts everyone. Top job all round.
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I agree! Nice and useful things as every year. I`ll do it again!
Regards Uwe
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I'm in to. I had lots of fun. Great work everyone.
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I'm in for next year, too. Heck, I'm already contemplating what to build for the next one.
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I'll say right now....
I'm in for next year! Don't know what to make, but I'm in!
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I just received the most beautiful bow case from Lulyn, The craftsmanship is just amazing i would hate to think how many hours went in to this project. Thank you so much Lulyn, I will treasure it forever.
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We are glad it finally got there Kerry. We were starting to get worried ::)
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The Mail carrier brought it after dark last night, they have it rough its been snowing pretty much all week here.
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Wow there has been lots of really cool stuff this year. I was able to wear the cowl from skyarrow the other day and it kept my neck warm from the little freeze we had here, it was nice to know someone took the time to make something for me. I am glad I was able to get in this year and I am def in for next year.
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Michael, did you post a pic of it? Haven`t seen it!?
Regards Uwe
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Ok so now i will ask again... IF you haven't sent nor received your gift for the exchange please send me a p.m. We had one snafoo that we were able to fix and I really appreciate the cooperation with that one and I got some delicious freshly roasted coffee out of it. ;D
I think we are caught up but I just need to make sure.
Thanks guys! The pics are amazing. I think I might make a photo album on facebook with what was shared this year.
Thanks again for making this so successful! I think we will try to get started earlier next year. You all will have to remind me though. ;)
Marie
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Michael, did you post a pic of it? Haven`t seen it!?
Regards Uwe
Kept meaning to post this, it's the cowl that I forgot to put with the frog/fish gig I received in the exchange. It's kept my neck warm a couple of times now, so I know it was tillered right.
(http://www.sociallybroken.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/IMG_9269.jpg)
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Received my Christmas Exchange gift from JWHalverson yesterday. A beautifully made hackberry bow, with very classy extra touches. Needless to say, an extremely nice gift and a fine addition to my collection. Thank you John, your work is greatly appreciated.
Rich
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Rich that is a good looking bow....Looks like John did some good work. :)
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Just got home a few minutes ago.
There was a large tube waiting for me. From Kennan. ;D ;D ;D
WOW! is all I can say. I think we are all aware that Kennan is a not only a ture craftsman but also an artest.
WOW! He sent me a steel ( crooked arrow shaped ) bow rack. A large knife made from a file and 6 ( war head ) arrow points.
I think we opened it upside dowm..... We did not find the note until everthing was out of the tube.
As I was pulling the bow rack out my son said " it's a harpoon". When it was almost all the way out my wife said "no it's a wind vane".
Untill it was all the way out I did not know what it was.
It was at that point that I realised that there were other thins there as well and found the knife and and arrow heads.
Thanks Keenan. Someday we have got to meet up some place.
I bit of a hurry right now. My son's Kung Fu class starst at 7:00PM.
Will get some pix up this weekend.
David
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Glad you like them David, ;D ;D I was starting to get worried that it got lost,,,LOL ::)
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how does one get involved in this christmas exchange?
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When it comes up next year just PM Marie your info.
I had a good time and was glad I could get in on it this year. Can't wait for next year.
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David, Keenan and Lulyn will be at the Classic! 8) Can't wait to see pics.
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David, Keenan and Lulyn will be at the Classic! 8) Can't wait to see pics.
True story, best part is just getting to meet some more of the family, looking forward to that more then anything. ;)
Heck we may even get to have out picture taken with the famous Pat B ;D
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ALL RIGHT ;D
Did not know that Keenan and Lulyn were going to be there. That is good news.
Keenan: We live way out in the Boonies. Our mail takes a few extra days to arrive.
David
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couldn't make it to the classic last year...I'm looking forward to it this year.
so far I havent found anyone else around me that makes or wants to make bows besides a couple friends who want to learn how after loosing a few arrows lol
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OK, Here are the pix of the gifts Kennan sent me.
The pix dont do them justice. Cheap camera with me as a operator.
This will take several post. We have a dial-up connection out here in the boonies.
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More pix.
The super cool knife. ;D
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More Pix.
The arrow heads. Kennan calls them "war heads". May have to declare war... on rabbits.
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More Pix.
The arrow rack. Bows are hung in an up-right manner.
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All three together.
The bow rack has little pins at each crook.
Now where to hang it????
Thanks Kennan. Look forward to meeting Yall at the classic.
If you got better pix of my gift please post them. My pix just dont do them justice.
David
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VERY Cool 8)
The points look like 'forkers'. Type of broadhead used to shoot at the horses of the enemy. :-\
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That's so freakin cool! Wonder how those points fly? I'll go in the Christmas exchange next year if Keenan draws my name! ;)
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That bow rack is awesome....very nice.
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Glad you like them David, The war heads that I've made before have all flown real well and they will stop in the brush very well. Great for birds, squirrels and small game. The only draw back that I have found is that if you catch one tine on something real hard like a rock it will often snap the tip due to side torque. Let me know what you think of them.
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10-4 Keenan.
I like them war heads. Will see what the rabbits think of them. :D
Everyone I have shown the knife to just loves it. I loves it to. Going to sharpen it up real good. ;D
Found a place to hang the bow rack. Took three day but the wife told me last night " I guess it will ok for you to hang your bows on the rack. But I dont want you to try and turn the house into some kind of MAN CAVE!" I just love that woman. ;D
See you at the Classic Kennan.
David