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Information and Resources => Primitive Shoots and Events => Topic started by: Pappy on January 25, 2011, 06:24:42 am
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Twin Oaks Bowhunters
14th annual
***Tennessee Classic***
1079 Ashley Rd. Chapmansboro,TN.37035
Traditional Archery shoot
April 29/30th May1st2011
41 Targets--Entry Fee $20.00
Custom Trophies awarded
Shoot Classes
Recurve Bow * Long Bow * Self Bow * Ultimate Self Bow Challenge (Make a Self Bow with Gary Davis and shoot it for score Thursday-Sunday. Contact Mark Baggett
931-362-3717 for more info.)
markbaggett@detdist.com
Vendors
* Primitive Camping available onsite *
Practice range open to all who register for the main shoot
*Pot luck Supper on Saturday Night*
For additional information, contact Mark Baggett @931-362-3717/615-313-4639
markbaggett@detdist.com [Pappy]
directions: from Nashville Take I-24 west towards Clarksville, exit onto maxey rd. (exit 19), turn left, go to the end of maxey road, and turn right onto 41-a (north), go approximately 5 miles, turn left onto oak plains road (look for twin oaks sign and smith auto salvage sign), turn left onto Knox road, turn right on Ashley road. Watch for the twin oaks signs!!!
Been ask about this a lot lately so I decide to go ahead and post something,was going to wait till next month then I realized it is only a couple of months away. Hope yall can make it and pray for sunshine. ;) ;D ;D ;D A few of the yahoos showing up. ;) :) :)
Pappy
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We yahoos will be showing up again this year too. Wade and I have already made temporary plans. 8) I'll bring my umbrella just in case!!! ;)
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I'm there, but that umbrella won't help if last years monsoon comes again ;D
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LOL are we gonna have a canoe making class this year in case the creek rises again? ;D ;D ;D I will be there come Heck or high water. :) Wouldn't miss this shoot for all the money in the world... :)
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This Yahoo plands to be there. Rain or NO rain.... No Rain.... Yeah Right.... ;D
David
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;)
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I'm hoping like crazy I can be there this year. Seems like there may be something else on the calendar that weekend, though. Dang I hope I'm wrong on that one.
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Really hope i can make it. My wifes birthday is the 29th so maybe the 30th I'll get to show up. Can't wait to pick ya'lls brains.
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I wanna come but I don't like the looks of the guy in the middle he looks like he might eat kittens or somethin.
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Put me down for about 4 days worth and a spot in the kitchen floor to sleep!
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Me and Auggie will be there, and prolly my son, Knapperderg... cant wait!
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Cool,Cracker I think you are right. ;) ;D ;D Shanon ,you got the floor. :) Koan looking forward
to seeing yall again. Medic ,bring your wife with you. ;) I hope you are wrong also jonathan,
I know you will enjoy it,even if it dose rain. We have kind of got use to that. :) :)
Pappy
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Hey Pappy seriously if you got a spot a little closer to the action I'll take it if not my usual spot will work.Ron
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As early as you get there ,you can get where every you want. :) :)
Pappy
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That's just about a pair. Who'se that big ol greasy red neck in overalls and flip flops?
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Cracker, we need to talk about those onions you gave me last year. They were the best! Really look forward to seeing you again this year, and hope you make it
John
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John unless something horrible happens I'll be there on monday. Just let me know what you need.Ronnie
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As early as you get there ,you can get where every you want. :) :)
Pappy
Don't matter when you get there. Big as you are, you could just take whatever spot you want ;D
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;) Well quess I better start rounding up some jars
Ron
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Get the big ones Ron!!! ;)
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How about this pair,beauty and the beast. :) :) I can't wait ,getting excited already. :) :)
Pappy
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I think it's important to remember that reflection upon the past is one way to look forward to a better future. I have always enjoyed the Classic in Tennessee. For myself it's always like long ago, coming home after serving a hardship tour while I was in the Army. it's a feeling hard to express. Words are difficult to come by when talking about the folks who come to Twin Oaks to shape wood, rocks, and lives. I'm more greatful my children will grow up around my friends at Twin Oaks. In todays world it's a rare thing to see people who live life in a simple yet honest and free way.
So as I look forward to the Classic coming our way in a few months I like to reflect on the treasure of the past. I hope you enjoy them as we take a walk down memoryt lane.
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Lotta good times in those photos I can hardly wait to get back there.Ron ;D
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As early as you get there ,you can get where every you want. :) :)
Pappy
Don't matter when you get there. Big as you are, you could just take whatever spot you want ;D
Dang Shannon you'll have the folks thinking I'm ten feet tall and bullet proof.
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I thought you was Cracker :) :) Thanks Jon that was nice. :) Lots of memories there for sure. :)
Pappy
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Pappy I've thought so a few times myself but I was mistaken.
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Heck I would settle for being 9 foot tall and bullet-resistant myself... :P
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;D Pat im thinking I might have to set the barrel up down in the hollar
Ron
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Ron, with this bunch that might be a bad idea unless you are ready to get rid of it all together. ;)
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Jon, thanks for all the photos, most of all thanks for the kind words you said about Twin Oaks. We all are so happy to see new faces and especially happy to see our returning families who have made Twin Oaks Classic what it is today. I'm sure we will have rain but I pray it won't be as much as last year. Just remember it was the 13th and now all of us are looking forward to the 14th. Thanks again for sharing the memories..... Joanie B. :)
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Miss Joanie I sure hope I'm on the adopted list I sure do enjoy spending my week a year in the holler. The only thing wrong with the classic is that I didn't find about it a lot sooner.
I really enjoy the bows flint knapping shooting and other activities but the real chest of gold is the people and all the spontaneous stuff that happens. Where else would you get to meet people from all over this great nation and indeed from all over the world. It seems theese folks are as diverse as people could possibly be and yet when they come to Twin Oaks they are suddenly the same. Thanks for listening to my ramble. "Cracker"Ronnie
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Pappy....count Me in also....I am sure the Cabin will be overflowing again this Year....so I aint taking the FatBoy.....so lets put me next to that 10 foot Tall Teddy Bear again this Year....I left His Tent there Last Year...but I think I am going to take the Pickup...so I can sleep in the Bed....cant take the Ride on the Water Bed again this Year...got the Bed Spins and Sea Sick....and I know it weren't the Rheumatiz Medicine you all were giving Me for my Bad Leg..... >:D
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I think your right Pat I better leave it at a couple jars
Ron
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I'm gonna bring some pickled peaches again.Ron
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;D yum yum
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I was wrong about my calendar! Saaweeet!
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Well it looks like my dream to attend the Classic is finally going to come true. My plans are to be there, and make lots of memories and meet some of the greatest people there are
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Well Charlie ....at least you will get to meet Me....lmao....
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That alone, Mike, is worth the trip! ;D Glad to hear this Charlie. Be ready to be adapted into the Twin Oaks family. 8)
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EL for some reason, I think we will hit it off just fine ;D. And Pat, thanks you, I know there will be many friends made, and another chance to meet some of the one's I met at your place two years ago. This has been a dream of mine for more years than I can count and I am so looking forward to it that I think I will make it an extended stay(if Pappy don't get tired of looking at me), get there early in the week and leave late the next week. This will certainly be the vacation and dream come true for me. Let's hope everything works out this time. So get ready people, a Virginian is going to be in the house. :o ;D
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Charlie, if Pappy can put up with Cracker and El D for a week he can put up with you. ::)
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Charlie, if Pappy can put up with Cracker and El D for a week he can put up with you. ::)
C/Mon Pat....me and that big Teddy Bear ae the easier ones to tolerate....just wait till a Good Ole Georgia Boy...a Transplanted Yooper...and a Virginian get together...and drink some of Ronnie's Peach Nectar....ought to be fun.... ;D
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El D sounds like you might have seen something like that before. As for the nectar though, I would have to pass on that. After 7 years, and 3 months of sobriety, it just ain't going to happen that way at least....I have been down that road, and trust me when I say, I will never go that same road again,......ever.
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Sometimes a feller just forgets! ::) As a witness, I saw Mr. El D spend a TREMENDOUS amount of time building a bow last year. The saw dust from all that sanding that rascally bow was most knee deep along with the BS that was always taking place! ;D Did however enjoy the palaver! Indian Joe (Straight Talker)
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Charlie...I respect that....my Wife has been Sober for 4 years and 3 months now...I don't partake in the Spirits but two or three times a year...I have and hope to never have an Addiction to Alcohol.... I normally let my Hair Down a little at pappy's...but I always keep it clean....under control..... O:)
Joe...are you telling Me that I was working that wood to the point of Spontaneous Combustion....some were telling Me things that were a bit inappropriate...even for a Primitive get Together.... :P..... ;D..... >:D
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No problem at all El D. I have fun no matter what. Hope to shake your hand while there as well as many others.
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Oh....you will....will be nice to finally meet you also...can't wait till the last of April.
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Mike- I remember a joke about you rubbin your wood for hours ;D
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Mike- I remember a joke about you rubbin your wood for hours ;D
Jeff....that was no Joke....and it was very self satisfying too....but it was hard on the Hands..... >:D
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Next time try wet/dry paper! ::)
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;) ;D ;D always goes there. :)We got plenty of wood cut,that marks the starting of the preprations for the Classic. :) We have a lot to do but will try and have everything ready and waiting for everyone. Charlie looking forward to meeting you and Jonathan. :) :) Getting a lot of emails from across the country [first timmers] so hope to get to meet a bunch of new folks. :) Pappy
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Hey Pappy I can hardly wait for sure I oficially started loading my trailer on Sunday.
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Well cracker when you get her loaded come on up. ;) ;D ;D
Pappy
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Don't Know what Dan and Steve are planning this year. But I'll be down the Sat. before if not Fri. night. And cant wait to see everyone again. Been to all but 3 I think and have never had a bad time. It sure has grown alot over the years. Kinda like a family reunion where you actually like everyone.
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Kinda like a family reunion where you actually like everyone.
I like that one..... ;D
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;D ;D ;D I like everyone there.
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I have been doing Primitive for a year now. I really wanted to attend this shoot....but I am getting married that weekend.... :) :'(...Is the shoot the same date every year...Pappy??? Is so I might not ever be able to go....lol
Jon
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Bring your new wife with you. She needs to know these things about you anyway! ;D
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;D ;D ;D This year was a little different because of Mother's day.It is usuall the first FULL weekend of May.This year is a week early. The first full weekend of May is Mothers day not a good time for a shoot. :) :)
Pappy
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I have been doing Primitive for a year now. I really wanted to attend this shoot....but I am getting married that weekend.... :) :'(...Is the shoot the same date every year...Pappy??? Is so I might not ever be able to go....lol
Jon
Just come on down this year. I know there are a couple of pastors there every year to hook you up with the I do's and then into the woods to shoot a round. Back to the napping pit and bow shed for the reception. Sounds like a perfect wedding idea to me. And honeymoon to boot.
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Ya DMC does his wedding anniversary weekend their every year. :) Sounds like a good plan you have there BearG. Might even find him a best man,probably have to look pretty hard but I feel sure there is at least one or 2 there ;) ;D ;D ;D
Pappy
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well the wife adn i are planning on attending for the forst time this year
cant wait to me all that are there
and to see a few i have met before
we are more than likely gonna get a motel
so i dont care if it rains ;D
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Tim- that's not allowed. You have to get wet with the rest of us. I gave up on my tent the last night and slept in the car. ;D
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Jeff.....I gave up too...and this year I am taking our Truck...and sleeping in the Bed...
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I will be trying to go this year. I really hope I can
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I will be trying to go this year. I really hope I can
I hope that you can too David......
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Come on guys,you know it ant going to rain. ;) :) :) :)
Pappy
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After last year the odds would dictate that this year will be dry. ;D
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Right...... ::)
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you guys keep talking about rain. I dont rember and rain. ???
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Too much Tonic .....or Too many of Crackers Peaches
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Too much Tonic .....or Too many of Crackers Peaches
All the above ;D ;D
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After my son and I found our air mattress floating in about 2" of water we gave up on our tent as well.
We "Stuffed" it all in the trunk and got ourselves a cheap room for the last night.
Hot shower and a dry bed felt good :D
David
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Wade and I stayed nice and dry in my tent(except when I left the door flap open ::) ) the creek even parted and went around us right after taking Mike McGuire's parents cooking pots down stream. ;D Must have thought I was Moses. ::)
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It must be the Beard Pat ;D
David
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Yep I'm going with beard too.
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After following the post about the Classic for 2 years, I'm finally going to make down this year. I can't wait to meet you all.
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Shoot fire if I lived in KY Pappy would be getting ready to run me off by now.Ron
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Great Hedge,looking forward to meeting you,Cracker you cook to good for me to run you off.
That boil you done last year sure looked and smelled good.It must have been good also,it sure didn't last long. ;) :) :)
Pappy
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Hey Pappy it did disapear quick. Yall wanna do it again. Maybe we could do a little better job of getting the word out there were a few of the fellas who contributed that didn't get any. I really felt bad about that and don't want it to happen again. I also thought I'd bring my frying gear and have chicken wings one night.Ronnie
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Ya sounds great,I think the problem was we got the word out to good. :o ;) :) :)
Pappy
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Yea I'm with you on that.
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Dads birthday weekend........ :-\ :'( >:(
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Bring Dad along for his birthday present. He'll love it!
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Dads birthday weekend........ :-\ :'( >:(
Well, since you won't be using the pop-up...............
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Dads birthday weekend........ :-\ :'( >:(
Well, since you won't be using the pop-up...............
haha, I might could drag him out there...but he'd wonder why all of us were using sticks and strings and rocks when God made guns.
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There has been a gun trade or two at Classics Past.
Also, some of the most knowledgeable gun talkers around.
David
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Getting a lot of emails,I think this is going to be another good one,can't wait. :)
Pappy
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Got the new Jeep and we are bringing the camper this year. I might even put pontoons on it. ;D
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Maybe we could go water skiing up and down the camping area this year... ;)
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Well....me and Jackcrafty will be rolling in Monday evening....we are riding together...so I hope to set up with Ronnie....and hope the creek don't rise.... >:D
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I was thinking on top of the ridge up the hill.Ron
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Ronnie....you talking about up the road above the practice range?
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Nay I mean if you are standing with you're back to the creek up that hill. But now that I think of it that's too far from the action looks like its gonna be pontoons and a flying bridge on my ol trailer.Ron ;D
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Should I bring a life jacket? ;D
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At least a good air mattress....lmao
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10-4. I think they sell them inflatable kayaks. Should work nicely. ;D
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If it gets as bad as last Classic....You can come sleep in the Bed of My Truck too....the Water would have to be 4 foot deep in the holler before it reached the Bed....and then with the size of theTires on it...we'd just float away like a Raft
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Patrick;
I have the New Throw Ring Frisbee's. They will throw a hundred yards. I got ya'll covered.
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Well looks like plans are coming together,I can't say for sure but it was said last year was the 1,000 year flood,so hopefully we won't live long enough to see that again. :) I plan on living that long but it's a long shot. ;) :) Maybe ,Just maybe we will get lucky this year. :) :) I am really looking forward to this, Yall just don't know how good it is for me to get to see all my pals at least once a year,wished we could do it more. :) Patrick I am so glad you are going to make it up again,I really enjoyed our time talking and hanging out a couple of years ago after it was
over. Don't get to do that much while the event is going at full steam. :) :)
Pappy
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Now Cracker you and Mike are good nieghbors. You cant leave me for the othern side of the road. :'(
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Mike, you better bring levelers for your truck or you guys will all be cuddled up in one corner of the truck bed! :-* :D
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Hey bear that aint gonna happen were just gonna move a little closer to action and the porta potties I had a couple of close calls last year. Pat that's a scarry thought.
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Bear...we ain't gonna Leave you Bro....too much fun camping next to you guys! And Ronnie...I remember...and that's T.M.I..... ::)
Pat....I am sure that Pappy or Ron will pick us out a good spot....
Ron...Patrick (Jackcrafty) and I should be there Monday late...so We should be getting there the same day as you to set up...just later on...long ride from Texas...even the way I drive...1000 miles takes me....11 hours..... >:D
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Mike
What size tent or what ever is Patrick bringing so I can hold a spot?
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Small tent - about 4ft x 7ft. But I'm thinking of gettin' one of those military style hammock tents so I can stay off the ground.
Mike and I both snore, so I don't think sleeping next to eachother is gonna happen. ;)
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Yeah Mike woke me up last year snoring,I was in my trailer and he was 10 feet away in my tent and I snore like crazy myself.Ron
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Pappy, thanks, I enjoyed hanging out with you at the cabin too. I also remember that you were familiar with Shiner Bock... which was a pleasant surprise. I'll bring some again if you like. ;D
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El D wish I lived closer to you so we could ride togeather I am really planning to make it this year :) that's a long drive from south Texas :)
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El D wish I lived closer to you so we could ride togeather I am really planning to make it this year :) that's a long drive from south Texas :)
Patrick is coming from Midland/Odessa Area.....so He aint too close to me either...but I am a lot closer than the Classic....... ;D....you get you butt to Stinnett...and We can split the Fuel three ways!
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Man I looked on the map that's a long drive prolly close to 12-14 hours to stinnett And it's 953 miles to the classic from my house so if I book it that's a min 15 hours drive uggh your just as far lol
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Come on dude just get on you're pony and ride.Ron
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being low on money is the problem But my dad is showing a intrest in gping :) so we nite go together Woot he is the main reason I never go because we are the only employes in the business so I never get a vacation but if he goes we both get one it's a win win :)
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Being low on money is something that I can definately relate to. Hope the moon and stars line up so you can come. I'd really like to meet you.Ron
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Sterling...I live 947 miles from the Classic...and I made it last year in 11 Hours...no problem...lots of Energy Drinks....and a good Radar/Laser detector!!!
You live 899 miles according to Google maps....so it should be shorter for You....So I Hope to see you there for sure!
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I hope to make it I have had to put it off for 3 years :( but this year I think it's going to work woohoo
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I was hoping to make it this year but that's not going to happen, the impromptu trip to Maine kind of drained any funds available for that. Next year...next year...
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I'd love to go too, but that's about 1800 miles from home. Might have to plan a vacation down there one of these years. It looks like a ton of fun.
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I am going to pencil it in AGAIN for this year. Still need to get down and shake Pat B's hand and catch up with Pappy and a few others that remember me. Depends on the weather though, since I'll be motorycyling down, I'd like to request some dry weather this time around ;) .... although my requests haven't seem to work out in the past.
This event seems to have "Cloverdale" luck when it comes to precipitation.
Cross your fingers
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I sure hope you can make it this year, Mickey. We've known each other too long to have not met! ;) Even though rain is a tradition at the Classic(14 years out of 14 years) I'll start my no-rain dance when we get close to time. ;)
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Flights alone for me are about €800 plus! (that's at least a grand, in Yankee currency ;) )
So unless I get a relatively well paying job or win the lottery (might help if I actually played it though...), I doubt I'll make it this year as well :(
Looking forward to seeing the pic's though :)
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Too bad Hatch....would have been really nice to have met you in person....with the Price of Gas here...it's going to cost me about $525 for fuel...not counting supplies and .....Energy Drinks to stay awake for the Non-Stop Drive...or should I say Flight....the way I drive........ :o
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Pat, did you know that" the successfulness of a rain dance depends entirely upon perfect timing"? ;D
How you doing Lotz?
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Pappy, Twin Oaks, Tennessee Classic yup shore sounds good to me... (a lot of other folks too) I was thinking I'll probably get my 5yr pin this year. I remember my first Classic and was told that it can be addictive, I wonder if it was the excitement of building bows with a bunch of other Dudes and sometimes a Dudette, or was it the bull sessions around the fire pit, maybe it was watching some great Nappers creating some magic from a piece of stone, It could of been the music in the evening. singing, picking, and the harmonica duels. maybe all the food, ya that might do it. how about checking out all the vendors that's one of my favorate things, camping with some really neat folks, maybe. I think it was shooting the practice range thru the hills and the compition ranges, problem there is ya get caught up in the views. Heck I think it is all of thoes things, yea I think so..
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Ahhhh,, looking good already. There is a few more Florida boys coming up for the first time. Cha-ching, looking forward to seeing you and Maw. Ya'll coming down for the Spring Shoot?
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Well, I hate to say it but I don't think I can make it again this year. I will be on my honey moon\wedding in April ;D and the budget just turnt going to be there for me to fly any more. :'( BUT! Next year I am bringing my wife (Gayle) to meet all of ya!
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Hey Timo..didn't get any deer reports from you this year..wassup wid dat? Almost called you the other day to make sure you were making it. heard Mo was having another bad winter storm.
Are you gonna make this event?
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Sorry for no phone calls Mickey, I figured you were still touring the Alps or somewhere else?
Killed 3 does with osage, and one with my flinter.
Not sure yet on my getting down there yet, starting a new business soon and it may need my help about then. we will see.
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Great to hear from you Mickey/Chuck and all the others,It is getting that time of the year.We are already making plans,adding on to the napping pit for sure.I hope the weather will do right but not counting on it, Had 44 ton of more gravel hauled in Friday and will probably do more.That has helped some. ;) ;D ;D Tiller I will be looking forward to next year to meet you better half. :)
To the rest that can't make it this year,we will be thinking about yall and hope to get to meet you in person some day. :) :)
Pappy
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To those that are riding with El D to the Classic you might want to check with Go Daddy and see if they offer insurance to shotgun riders! :o :o If he was driving my Dodge we could make it there in a day and a half! Sure looking forward to meeting up with that rascal! Joe
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Hey Joe....how about I fly up there on Friday to your beautiful country abode....and drive you and that sweet wife of yours to the Classic in that big diesel truck....we'stop by Midland and pick Patrick up....and still make the Classic by Monday afternoon..... >:D
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What about restroom stops? Just askin'...
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empty coke bottle! :)
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El D: Bringing young Josiah Huston to the Classic. Usually stop off in Nebraska to hunt turkeys, but this year we will probably just try to come on through. He is too young to drive, but am going to enter him into some of the shooting and put my money on him! Hope Frank is going to have another bow making session as that would be something Josiah could do! Pappy is making more room in the Pit, so maybe I can show them how to snap points into! If his mother, Stacey, knew about the tide last year she would surely advise a life jacket for him or at least a snorkel! Still thinking about you! Joe
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Patrick....you'll get plenty of Rest Stops......every time I stop for Gas...... >:D....that's the way my Boys were raised....if ya gotta go or not....I'm not shopping again....poor kids..
And Joe......you are always in my thoughts....as I wander my lease looking at all the wildlife...wishing I was in the mountains..:..
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Thats the way I travel EL. I was lucky because my son Beau likes to travel the same way,now Miss Joanie is a different story. ;) :) I usually set it at about 80 and rock. :) Can't wait to see you guys. :) I got to try and get in a little shooting early in the week this year.We got the practice range up Sat so by the time yall get there is should be finished up nice. :)
Pappy
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I can't wait...I just hope Murphy's Law don't happen like it did last Year...man that was an On Again...Off Again mess last year...and since I switched Jobs now...and only been here for 5 months...I would hate to give these People an Ultimatum like I did for the Classic last year!! Judy might not like it too much if She had to support me for getting run off to go play in the Hills..... ;D
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You just have to tell them ,We just can't do without you,I am sure they will understand. ;) :) :)
I am getting emails from a lot of folks that haven't been before and planing on it this year.Should
be another good one. :)
Pappy
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El D: Bringing young Josiah Huston to the Classic. Usually stop off in Nebraska to hunt turkeys, but this year we will probably just try to come on through. He is too young to drive, but am going to enter him into some of the shooting and put my money on him! Hope Frank is going to have another bow making session as that would be something Josiah could do! Pappy is making more room in the Pit, so maybe I can show them how to snap points into! If his mother, Stacey, knew about the tide last year she would surely advise a life jacket for him or at least a snorkel! Still thinking about you! Joe
. Josiah is a good shooter we shot some gar together when they were In Texas I'm exited to see him again and to meet you wolf watcher I finally figured put my way to the classic incomtax came in and we payed the car off with some left over so I get to fly Woot. When you talk to him again ask hin if he ever got a cast net if he didn't let me know il bring one for him Ttyl
Sterling
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well its about a 12 hour drive fo the wife and i
potty breaks,well were like you Mike
when we get gas,we go potty ;)
hope gas prices dont hit that $5 mark like they are talking
if it does then we need to bring the car adn not the truck
which means alot of things get left home,and i dont get to bring anything back
like rock and wood,you know living supplies
wife and i have been talking
and i am pretty sure she wants to either tent it
and IF it rains,then we will sleep in the truck
well that too depends on gas prices
Pappy, i am working up a little something soemthing for you as a surprise too ;D
cant wait to meet/see ya'll
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Hope you can come itl be my first time to go and I'd love to meet as many of y'all as I can ;D
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Would there be any value in those planning on coming listing what type of rock , wood or items of interest they intend on trading or selling and what they may be interested in trading for. Might even help to know who to look for when you get there and what to bring for trade......or not.
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Sky-->: Looking forward to meeting and talking to about huntin in Texas! I try to tell everyone what I want to trade and some of what I have to trade and that seems to work OK. Hope Eddie the Mullet will bring some more coral and Chris always has some great stuff. A/Ho Pokie
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OK....just heard from Da Yooper.....him and Barb are.definitely coming...
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just looked up the driving time for this trip for me...only 2.5 hours.
I'll be sure to be there...hope to meet all you guys soon and learn a thing or two about stick bows and shooting sticks.
Could I get help on gluing up a r/d laminate at the classic? I've never done anything of the like
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David Knight is going to have a Bow Building Seminar on laminated Bows on Wednesday or Thursday before the Classic starts....might call Him to make sure though...
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OK....just heard from Da Yooper.....him and Barb are.definitely coming...
Dana told Me that Him and Barb will be there some time Thursday before the Classic...after a stop at mammoth Caves on the way down....
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Wade(n2everything) and I will be there mid day on Thursday.
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We will be watching for yall. :) Seem gas always goes up just before the Classic,I think it is some kind of conspiracy. >:( ;) ;D ;D ;D
Pappy
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Would there be any value in those planning on coming listing what type of rock , wood or items of interest they intend on trading or selling and what they may be interested in trading for. Might even help to know who to look for when you get there and what to bring for trade......or not.
I'm bringing some hand made bags, some tanned hides from Americas and Africa animals and lots of tanned animal scrotems lol I know but they make great bags and or cozie for your drinks lol. My friend is a fur dresser so he has just about anything you can imagin for hides lol he sed I can take what ever I want along as I can bring him a bow back. so if anyone has a nice recurve they wouldmlike to trade let me know
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I'm Going to bring some hip quivers, possible bags, pocket quivers and drink holders to trade or sell. For what ever. May do the David Knight class again, sure do love the one I made last year. Maybe see what he has planned for this year if he ever chimes in.
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Can't believe I missed this thread for 11 pages :D Oh well. Angie and I are getting pretty excited to go. I hope to have a few new bows to bring along as well.
Just so you all know Dana is planning to be there as well so you guys can do some catching up. Sounds like it's gonna be another great time.
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I'll be arriving late afternoon/early evening Thursday. I'm so looking forward to meeting everyone.
Dave
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I already warned them all...that Dana and Barb will be there Thursday....after spending a few days at Mammoth Caves
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Be good to see all of yall again and looking forward to seeing Dana and his wife.It's going to be fun. :) From all the email I am getting there should be a lot of new folks to meet also.Cool. :) :) Got a call from some more folks in NC last night,they are taking over the
place. ;) :) :)
Pappy
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I'm Going to bring some hip quivers, possible bags, pocket quivers and drink holders to trade or sell. For what ever. May do the David Knight class again, sure do love the one I made last year. Maybe see what he has planned for this year if he ever chimes in.
We plan on being there on Wed morning. For you guys that are interested in taking the class. I am going to try to get anyone who wants to take the class that is going to be there early to start as early as we can. So this year I plan on starting the class on Wed and ending on Sat evening. So for all you guys that are going to be there early and want to take the class get with me when you get there. If you would like any more info or to reserve a spot, feel free to contact me at knightd3169@yahoo.com Looking forward to seeing all of you then. Thanks, David and Cora
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David which bow this year?
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I'm going to bring my new med R/D.. ;)
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Like the one I built last year David? How about a radical reflex for me this year.....so I can really work my wood...... >:D
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I'm going to bring my new med R/D.. ;)
[/quote let us know cost but pretty sure I,m in. enjoyed the class last year. and spending time with you and Cora
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Man, can't wait... it's getting closer and closer to time! :)
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Like the one I built last year David? How about a radical reflex for me this year.....so I can really work my wood...... >:D
Yep just like the one you built last year.. When are you getting to the classic? I ask because if you want to try a higly reflex you are going to need a few day's as much as you like to rub your wood!! :P..
Bear it will be good to see you again as well. looking forward to it.. I will put a post up later today with more details..
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David....I will be there days before you.....going to try for monday evening....need my Tennessee Fix.....really bad....
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David bring some bamboo with you ;D
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I will have boo strips there.. ;)
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Looking forward to three in a row, but can't get there untill early Sat morning. I agree Pappy, it seems gas prices go up every year before the Classic. I plan on bringing plenty of Sunshine this year ;D
Anyone with atl atl experience/advice coming this year? Like I need another hobby or addiction to archery >:D
Tracy
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I will try to add one more Hillbilly to the mix.
Should be there midday on Thursday, Lord willing and the creek don't rise. ;D
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Any one need some big ass rivercane for atlatl darts?Ron
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Ronnie...I could use some big assed river cane roots...so's I can start my own here.... >:D
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Do you think they will do any better than Eddie's boo?
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I will have boo strips there.. ;)
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D
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SOOoooooo, where is Rhino?? He's probably chilling and going to suprise us this year with a couple new bows, I've got a little suprise for him, Ryan carries a Chris Ireland Mountain Man folding knife, I don't think I have ever seen him without it. (Jealous Yea I guess I was) was is the optimum word, because I now have a Chris Ireland Mountain Man folding knife like Ryans, Yea baby, but mine is Damascus steel. Check this out Ryan, I'll show it to you at the World Famous Tennessee Classic,
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Wow, that's a purty knife... Where does one get one of those?
Keith
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Pappy wish I could go to this.. Any events planned for the summer months?
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Beautiful knife Chuck,good to hear from you,Ryan said him and Bob was coming togeather,And Maybe Chris,he ant sure yet. We have one more event in July 15/16/17 it ant the Classic but is
a great time and still lots going on in the shop. :) :)
Pappy
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cha ching, Don't lose that one,, it is probably one of a kind knife, Chris sure does some nice work for sure, hope he comes to the classic with me an Ryan. Bunch of us are going down to Chris in a couple weeks an see how much metal we can ruin :o I mean work into some beautiful tool. Chris is a great teacher an patience as can be. Here's some stuff we made last year with lots of help from Chris. Later Bob
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Wow Bob, Chris mentioned that you folks were going to beat up on some steel. Pappy mentioned at Presque Isle shoot that we could have a hawk throw at the Classic, I hope he remembers? I know that he's going to be very busy, but we could help him. I had cut a couple weeks ago two 30in. dia. cottonwood pieces that is about 6in thick and coated them with some kind of stuff that the saw-mill uses to keep wood from checking. I could bring one of em with me if the Classic crew could use it... I'm really glad that You and Ryan might bring Chris with you guys, I think that he has some hawks and knifes that he could bring, and maybe have something for Knocker to take a look at. Mullet ask if I was going to be at the Florida State Shoot?, not this year Mullet,... It's always great to see ya and read about all your exploits. Chuck
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I just got an email from a guy from the Florida shoot,said he meet a guy named Ray and him and his wife were coming. Chuck bring the cut log and if yall will help we can set it up for sure.Chris said if he comes he is bringing a portable forge and do some work there on site .If the rain will hold off that would be cool. :) :)
Pappy
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Pappy, Ray and Sharon (fiddler ray) from Florida has been to the Classic for the last two years and park their Airstream next to me.. No problem bringing the Hawk Log (don't know what they call it) we'll still need the tripod to set it on. we can use those poles that weren't used to set up the tepee last year(ha ha). I'm just getting started throwing the Hawk and Knife but I'm sure there will be other folks that will enjoy a little compition. SO EVERYBODY BRING YOUR HAWKS AND KNIFES. Chuck
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Any North Carolinians interested in car pooling and splitting gas?
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Any North Carolinians interested in car pooling and splitting gas?
Do you mind riding DOG? ;D When can you leave?
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Any North Carolinians interested in car pooling and splitting gas?
Do you mind riding DOG? ;D When can you leave?
I don't mind riding in the truck if it means I don't have to handle gas on my own. Need to talk to my wife and figure out what will work. When are you planning on leaving?
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Shoot me a email and we will work it out..
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Pat has been gouging me about coming, as long as I can get the time to come I'll be there for the first time. Looks like a great time and opportunity to meet some real good folk.
Stiks
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anyone in the Cincinnati or surpounding area willing to go on April 23rd. let me know. I'm going reguardless of fuel cost but would be nice to have someone to help offset the cost. Seeing that Bro. Dan will be bringing his pop-up I will also have an open bed in my camper. For my passanger. should be high and dry unless another 100yr storm comes through.
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One more item of note. Our camp tends to stay up later than most. drink more than most. and I try to get up early every day so if your up to that for a week let me know. (it is possible to go to bed earlier than us if you can take the ribbing)
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David K. , I still can't stop laughing (Do you mind riding Dog?)
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Chuck ,I told the guy that is coming from Florida that I would get you to save him and his wife a place close to yall,he was worried about not knowing what to do,he is new at this,I let him know you knew the ropes around there.Hope you don't mind. :) :) Bear see ya in a week. ;) ;D
Pappy
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Cant wait
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Bear I most often arrive at Twin Oaks on Friday morning around 8 am. First one there has to start the fire. Last weekend I got all wrapped up on the Knapping Pit expansion I didn't start the fire and Pappy let me off with a wink and a grin. This weekend I need to finish the gutter on that thing so I have to stop off at Lowes before hand so I may be a little later. Can't wait to see ya there buddy.
John
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Jon, sounds like a good add on and I'm looking forward to checking out your handy work. Hopefully, I can get some more pointers from you on knapping this year
Tracy
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I made this set especially to go on the raffle table at the classic. It is a locust Eastern Woodland style bow pulling about 40# with single side nocks and a rattan handle wrap, four hill cane self nocked arrows with Eastern Woodland style fletching, three of the arrows have target points and one has an obsidian point and a woodland style basket quiver with a braded sisal shoulder strap. The obsidian point is hafted with pitch glue and wrapped with sinew and the fletching are wrapped with sinew. All sinew wrappings are sealed with pitch varnish and the bow has a heat treated belly and is sealed with hand rubbed bear grease.
Bring your bucks to the Classic and fill my jar!!! ;)
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Wow Pat Going to make the hip quivers I'm making look like crap. Already made a kids quiver and am giong to start on an adult soon.
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Cool Bear. Lets get that table full of goodies! 8)
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NICE!! :o
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Really nice Pat!
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Hi,
I have been looking forward to getting back to the Classic for a long time...even talked my sweetie of 40 plus years to come too... If anyone has an interest in how a NA Style flute is put together I will be glad to demonstrate...will bring a routed flute that I will work on during the weekend and will also bring a branch flute along with gouges and tuner and all the stuff to put a flute together with...
If anyone would like to learn how to play a flute I will be more than happy to give lessons for FREE...if you already have a flute and want to learn how to play this is your chance...bring it along...
I will bring flutes to check out too and sometimes trade or sale (with any sales I will donate a portion back to the classic)
Think it's gonna rain?
Rand
(To see my flutes check out Catahoulaflutes.com)
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Count Me in Rand.... ;D
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Bob, Kristin, Molly and I will be there. Going to try to get down earlier this year...not sure what day yet. Looking forward to seeing ya'll again! Nice knife Chuck. Chris told us he was making one for ya. He is quite the craftsman.
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Pat that is sweet,thanks a bunch. :) Bear your ugly is my beautiful,you don't give yourself enough credit.Gary Davis and I are also donating the pair of backwards Osage bow we made last summer.
I wrote about them in PA.They are going as a pair,I will try and get some pictures up soon. Rand that is great,I probably won't have time but would sure love to. Great Ryan,looking forward to seeing you and your family again. :)
Pappy
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Hey Pat,
Gonna bring you a Gurka.:)
Rand
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A pickle? ??? :D
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Rand, I'll bring my flute. I bought 5 or 6 years ago on visit to California. I played around with it for a summer. But the sound is so soft you can't hear it from the other side of a bonfire. Maybe you can make suggestion on how to turn up the volume.
Dave
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I'll bring my two also. We can do a flute circle. That should keet the haints away! :o
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Hi Dave and Pat,
Dave I will be glad to check it out...could be a tight flue...hard to blow or easy?
Pat...a Gurka is a cigar...you will like it...won't blow up on you! I will also bring my problem bow to ask your advice on and by then maybe my ironwood that I need to learn how to flip a tip on...I need all the advice I can get!
Rand
(I certainly will be putting some money in the raffle jar.)
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Rand, my flute blows easy enough, but it just doesn't have much volume. Blowing harder doesn't seem to increase the volume either?
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Dave,
Hmmm, bring it so I can see how the flue was crafted...might be a quiet flute cause it wants to be!...just never know 'bout them rascally flutes! BTW...what key is it in?
Rand
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Rand, I look forward to sitting by the fire and enjoying a Girka with you. I might even practice some on my flute before then too. ;D
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I would practice on mine also ,if I had one. ;) :) :) The vendors are shaping up ,I have 8 or 9 now
and it's early.Looks like it we be another good year. :)
Pappy
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a mear 37 days and counting
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Bear I'd call it a rediculously long 37 days.
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Man that quick,I have been so busy thinking about getting ready for it,I hadn't realized it was that close. I better get to work still lots to do. ;) :) :)
Pappy
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Well good news.
My folks are going to make it again. Dad should be there Thursday after noon for some picking Thursday night.
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Thats great to hear Jesse...really like talking to...and listening to you Father play....He has so much Heart.
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I'm with you on that Mike,I love to watch him play. :) Hope the weather will be good,that is all that holds him back,he never get to tired to pick. :) :)
Pappy
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Jesse: Good news about your dad! Never watched anyone who could put more emotion into his music than him. A very good reason to spend some time at the Classic! A/Ho Joe
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You are so right Joe,by the way I have a little something special for Josh,GregB helped me out
so it should be good.I guess you could say you and Shanon helped me also. ;) :)
Pappy
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36 days ;D ;D
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This is gonna be a fine time.
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36 days ;D ;D
I don't think I can hold on much longer.
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36 days ;D ;D
I don't think I can hold on much longer.
me either
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Hey Bear, see ya tomorrow morning at Twin Oaks. :D
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Hey Bear, see ya tomorrow morning at Twin Oaks. :D
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Just got word that JW might make it,riding with Joe,that should be an interesting trip. :)
Pappy
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Pappy thats the plan! He promised to help drive and its 20 hours from his place. Josiah and I will drive him crazy with our flute practice! O:) O:) Sounds like thee will be some kind of flute circle and that should be fun! A/Ho Pokie
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Pappy thats the plan! He promised to help drive and its 20 hours from his place. Josiah and I will drive him crazy with our flute practice! O:) O:) Sounds like thee will be some kind of flute circle and that should be fun! A/Ho Pokie
My wife Cora said she is also bringing her flute. I'm looking forward to it as well.
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Pappy, we can just toot our horns.......lol. ;D
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Pappy, we can just toot our horns.......lol. ;D
Good idea I'll make a pot of beans. >:D
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Its the musical fruit that makes you toot
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What is it...with Grown Men and Gas....never have understood it....must have never experienced it as a Youth.... ;)
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What is it...with Grown Men and Gas....never have understood it....must have never experienced it as a Youth.... ;)
[/quoteIt's a man thing you wouldn't understand.
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Hey, Ryan. I'll bring my horn, too.
Cracker, no shrimp. :( I had to fly to Texas, I do have gator and collards, though.
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:D
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I don't think it will be a problem Eddie. We'll be able to bet along with a normal size pot this year. Not as much interest as last year. It may pick up as time grows nearer. We'll see. Ron
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34 days
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Ronnie, most folks will get real interedted when serving time arrives! :D
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That's sure what happened last year.
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Kinda thinking about bringing some Oysters, But I'd have to lay the law down if someone wants to toss them on the grill like a bunch of Yankee Tourist. ::) ;)
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Back Off Buster....I like mine with Hot Sauce...and a cold Beer.........
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Wish I could be there with all of you. But I will be in Kona, Hawaii getting married on a beach at sunset!
Have a great time guys and lift a mason jar in toast for me, Ok? ;D
Tiller
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Ooooh...You know I will........ ;)
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Back Off Buster....I like mine with Hot Sauce...and a cold Beer.........
Wonder why Mike thought Eddie was talking about him??????????????
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Just got the all clear tonight.....I'm in.
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Ryan, got myself a large Cow Horn yesterday at a reenactment in Kalamazoo Mi. I practiced all the way home, the two guys I traveled with don't like me anymore ?? I should be better by the time we get to the Classic. Just think Pappy, Ryan, Bob, Me, that's a quartet. So polish up your cow horns..... Chuck
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and Chuck, me too ;D I have a two footer.
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Eddie, I can see it now, this is going to be really big, with your two ft. cow horn we might half to move to center stage, we could ask the Flute Dudes to back us up and if we really need help we would go with the Pro's Jessee's Dad I know that he can get standing ovations. and there is some Pickers that I would put up against anybody, Yea I think we just might be heading for Nashville. (Note) I think Pappy might be our weak link. Chuck
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33 days
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;) ;D ;D Chuck you may be right. :)
Pappy
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Wish I could be there with all of you. But I will be in Kona, Hawaii getting married on a beach at sunset!
Have a great time guys and lift a mason jar in toast for me, Ok? ;D
Tiller
Early congratz ;D I had my honeymoon in jamaca
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Ryan, got myself a large Cow Horn yesterday at a reenactment in Kalamazoo Mi. I practiced all the way home, the two guys I traveled with don't like me anymore ?? I should be better by the time we get to the Classic. Just think Pappy, Ryan, Bob, Me, that's a quartet. So polish up your cow horns..... Chuck
The only cow horn I have is a drinking horn lol so I will raise it in a toast to y'alls honking :) but il have my guitar also
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Stirling I'll bring something that will help you're guitar playing enormously. Since I had to renig on the wine deal I got you you're own jar of ......
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Stirling I'll bring something that will help you're guitar playing enormously. Since I had to renig on the wine deal I got you you're own jar of ......
;D lol i tried playen drunk one time it didnt go well lol but i was the only skillled player at the party lol at least this time il get to cut some teeth with a few pros woot
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I can hardly wait my wife says I'm getting restless and edgy as it gets closer to time. I need a fix maybe I oughta move to TN.Ron
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Isn't there an old Roman Empire recipe for cooking gator over a fire pit? Let's see, first you stuff some crawfish in a bullfrog, then stuff the bullfrog into a duck, then the duck into a snappin' turtle, then the turtle into the gator?
;D ;D ;D
Oh yeah...then add butter *burp* ;D
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I think Paula Dean cooked that last week on the food channel, Patrick. :D Called a food chain roast. ::)
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Cha-ching, Chris is coming I'll tell him to bring his horn as well.... ;D
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Ryan, don't ya know that I've died and gone to heaven..... I'm really excited that he is coming, the folks at the Classic will really like that big fella.. The Horn Blowing, Knife throwing and Hawk flinging just might catch on. I hope Chris brings some of his knives and hawks. let me count the horns, Ryan, Bob, Mullet, Me, Pappy, and Big Chris. That's six and counting.. and don't forget to bring your knives and hawks. Chuck
PS. as Pappy says Life Is Good
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Ryan can you let Chris know I'm in the market for a throwing knife, and a trade knife.
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Ryan, don't ya know that I've died and gone to heaven..... I'm really excited that he is coming, the folks at the Classic will really like that big fella.. The Horn Blowing, Knife throwing and Hawk flinging just might catch on. I hope Chris brings some of his knives and hawks. let me count the horns, Ryan, Bob, Mullet, Me, Pappy, and Big Chris. That's six and counting.. and don't forget to bring your knives and hawks. Chuck
PS. as Pappy says Life Is Good
Add me to the list for horns I made me one today Woot its a Cassis cornuta ("horned helmet") conch horn ;D I even took pics for a build along hehe il post that in a few
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I have access to a bunch of burlap coffee bags (the big 70 KG size). Any interest? They will be free, I just need to know how many to bring and if anyone would want them (for backing or such).
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I have access to a bunch of burlap coffee bags (the big 70 KG size). Any interest? They will be free, I just need to know how many to bring and if anyone would want them (for backing or such).
Hmm not sure if I need any I bet they smell nice
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Skyarrow, Conch Horn that will sure add some flavor to our group, your in so bring it on.... SEE WHAT YOU STARTED RYAN !!
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I have access to a bunch of burlap coffee bags (the big 70 KG size). Any interest? They will be free, I just need to know how many to bring and if anyone would want them (for backing or such).
Can ALWAYS use burlap sacks...what else ya gonna tote possums out of the woods in?
Seriously, I'd be interested in some if ya can bring em. Hard to find burlap around here anymore. I'll take however many ya feel like letting me take possession of. haha
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I am wanting to attend and bring my 7 year old son.
What do I need to bring to attend?
Are there other kids that attend?
I have a about 2- 55 gallon drums full of eastern red cedar scrap pieces in various thickness and size and lots of palm leaves for braidng rope or other projects. Would folks want these things for free? Just want to pass em on, but not to the landfill
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Those burlap bags filled with plastic grocery bags make great targets. Hung sidways they are similar in body size to a deer.
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Those burlap bags filled with plastic grocery bags make great targets. Hung sidways they are similar in body size to a deer.
that and old clothes. One of the projects I have in mind if I can get some.
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I am wanting to attend and bring my 7 year old son.
What do I need to bring to attend?
Are there other kids that attend?
I have a about 2- 55 gallon drums full of eastern red cedar scrap pieces in various thickness and size and lots of palm leaves for braidng rope or other projects. Would folks want these things for free? Just want to pass em on, but not to the landfill
plenty of kids around. great creek to play in as long as its not up. I'd say bring your stuff someone will have a use for it. as far as what to bring depends on what you want to do.
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30 Days ;D ;D
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Thats great news about Chris,I have to round him up a couple of large stumps for his anvil and vice,
Chuck if you get there early we may have to go cut them but that ant a problem,I will try and have that already done. Napping/bowbuilding/arrow and feather making now blacksmithing ,who could ask for more. :) It's closing in on us,so much to do and so little time. :) :)
Pappy
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29 days for me 34 until The Classic
That should make Pappy ;D
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Pappyy
Hope I didn't get too carried away with all the food business. If you'll let me I'll be glad to help with some stuff as long as the miller lite keeps flowing.
Cracker
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Not a problem at all Cracker,a man has to eat. ;) ;D ;D I am working on my stock pile as we speak. :)
Pappy
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Pappy, you know that there is a whole bunch of us folks that have been comming to the Classic for a few years and have watched you and your great team work so hard to make it one of the best events in the Country. I WOULD LOVE TO HELP
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Pappy, you know that there is a whole bunch of us folks that have been comming to the Classic for a few years and have watched you and your great team work so hard to make it one of the best events in the Country. I WOULD LOVE TO HELP
thought you where running the knife/tomahawk throwing area? By the way Chuck I'm in the market for a trowing knife and trade knife. In case you have one you want to unload. ;D ;D
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Hey Bear, If you're patient I could make you one when I get there. Round up some leather and copper rivets for the handle.
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There you go Bear. I figured he'd be on here sooner or later.... ;D
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Bear, I had to wait a whole year for Chris to make my knifes and hawks, and now you get to see him make you one at the Classic... Just like Pappy says "Life is Good"
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Thank you BearG. Sounds like a lot of fun. We are gonna take the bow class together:)
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Thank you BearG. Sounds like a lot of fun. We are gonna take the bow class together:)
hey cipriano is it the david knight class? and what day are you going to show up there il be landing mid day Thursday itl be nice to finally meet you :)
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Pappy, I'll be up Tuesday evening and don't plan on doing anything official. All you have to do is give me some direction and I'll be happy to do any work you guys need help with.
I am very excited about all the variety of stuff going on this year. I've been making a couple of knives lately but it will be nice to be around some people that actually know what they are doing. CAN'T WAIT!
Jon
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Cookwood! Not heard for you in a long time. Look forward to seeing you soon!
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Anyone want me to bring mesquite wood for cooking with?
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A few questions--
1. Bathrooms?
2. Showers
3. Do we need mesquito spray?
I'm sure I will have more questions..
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Porta Jons,Portable shower,ask El about it,works great,Might need some spray for ticks and
skeeters,just ask Hillbilly,he draws them. ;) ;D ;D Wood would be fine,we can always use cooking wood. Cookwood that is great news,yes there should be a lot going own,I may get you to help a little with the scouts, I appreciate all the offers for help and may use yall some but don't let it get in the way of yall having fun and doing what you want to do. This is for all of yall,we will manage,at least we always have. :) :) Great group of folks,this should be a blast. :) Please don't bring the rain. ;) :) :) Thanks. :)
Pappy
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Paqppy
You guys do a great job but this thing gets bigger every year may turn into more than you're guys can handle. You may have to start an auxiliary twin oaks crew.Ron
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Got one,Yall,I know I can always count on that. :) :) Gary Davis told me years ago to be careful what I wished for it just might happen,and I believe it has. :) :)
Pappy
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Hey Bear, If you're patient I could make you one when I get there. Round up some leather and copper rivets for the handle.
WILL do Brother
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25 DAYS
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I think this is going to be the slowest 25 days lol
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YEP
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and thats only i your coming the sat. before like me. other wise add more long days >:(
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Bear I'll be there on monday unless I get a traveling bone and leave earlier.Ron
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Heck, If I didn't have a job and had to bring the wife, I'd just stay up there instead of two trips in two weeks. ;)
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Can't wait to see all you folks!
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Jon
Looking forward to seeing you too. I can hardly wait to tear out and get rolling.Ron
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I will get Pappy to post some pics but I will have a few Ironwood logs to trade at the Classic
my son and I cut a few from my farm
Ron
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I will get Pappy to post some pics but I will have a few Ironwood logs to trade at the Classic
my son and I cut a few from my farm
Ron
Eww what do you want for one of those logs
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Nothing in paticular sky my son and I were setting around the farm this weekend and talking about the Classic and how
most people trade for lots of stuff and we decided we should have something to trade so we cut about 10 logs and will
split them this weekend They will need to dry for some time We will just see what others have to trade
Ron
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Sounds good il have some tanned hides and scrotum sacks and prolly some possible bags
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Keep me in mind Ron I want a piece of that wood.Ron
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Cant get the pictures King Ron sent to post,I will get some this weekend after they are split and post Monday,some of them look pretty good,Cracker I will hook you up with a seasoned one also if you will remind me the first of the week before I get to busy. By the way are you bringing any Onions ???
Things are beginning to shape up,I will be off a few days next week to hunt a little with Eddie and Dave so should have time to get most of the things that can be done early done. :) I would love to have most everything ready by the week before so I can enjoy the company of all the folks that come in early. :)
Pappy
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Pappy
I'll bring some no problem.Ron
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Ronnie get that travel bug early ;D
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Enough is Enough, I want to know where GREG B. is ??? Anthony. King Ron, Sadie, Hanna ?????? Oh Yea and Gravel??? and is Tri Pod coming to the Classic????
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They will be there Chuck,they just have jobs and don't have time to be on the net all the time like some of us do. ;) ;D ;D ;D
Pappy
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24 days ;D
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Ron; if you have a stave left, I'll dig up something to trade you. I really like that wood, wish we had it here.
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We will get you one Eddie if we have to drive to the farm and cut one got plenty growing there
Ron
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Thank you, sir, can't wait to see you guys.
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Here I am Chuck! I check in every so often to in an attempt to maintain some sanity from work! ;) I'm looking forward to seeing everyone, just don't know if I can take as much time off this year as in the past years...will have to see how it goes.
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23 days :D
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Here I am Chuck! I check in every so often to in an attempt to maintain some sanity from work! ;) I'm looking forward to seeing everyone, just don't know if I can take as much time off this year as in the past years...will have to see how it goes.
Greg, I can't wait to see what new projects you have created (Bows, Knifes, Leather,&etc.) I still remember all the time that you spent with me building my first Classic Hickory Bow, and know there is a lot of other folks that can say the same thing...
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Here I am Chuck! I check in every so often to in an attempt to maintain some sanity from work! ;) I'm looking forward to seeing everyone, just don't know if I can take as much time off this year as in the past years...will have to see how it goes.
Greg, I can't wait to see what new projects you have created (Bows, Knifes, Leather,&etc.) I still remember all the time that you spent with me building my first Classic Hickory Bow, and know there is a lot of other folks that can say the same thing...
Greg is a great teacher. Greg I haven't done anything yet to that case you showed me how to make, but I plan on it soon. Trying to make some stuff to trade or sell. things for me can wait.
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by the way if anyone needs any thing from Tandy leather. go a head and order from the Cincinnati store via web or phone and I'll bring it to you to save shipping. or PM me and I'll pick it up and you can pay me at the Classic. Tell the girls at Tandy to give it to Bear.
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by the way if anyone needs any thing from Tandy leather. go a head and order from the Cincinnati store via web or phone and I'll bring it to you to save shipping. or PM me and I'll pick it up and you can pay me at the Classic. Tell the girls at Tandy to give it to Bear.
order by April 20
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Chuck, I may bring some knifes/sheaths I've made...don't know for sure. There is no way one can get compensated for the amount of time making a sheath and/or knife takes...most people wouldn't pay that unless you selected your hourly rate to be under minimum wage. I still have a lot to learn about knife making and sheaths...enjoying them just as a hobby right now. If you start selling stuff, afraid it won't be fun anymore. :) Thanks for the compliment Bear! ;)
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Chuck, I may bring some knifes/sheaths I've made...don't know for sure. There is no way one can get compensated for the amount of time making a sheath and/or knife takes...most people wouldn't pay that unless you selected your hourly rate to be under minimum wage. I still have a lot to learn about knife making and sheaths...enjoying them just as a hobby right now. If you start selling stuff, afraid it won't be fun anymore. :) Thanks for the compliment Bear! ;)
That's so true I did some blacksmith demos at the Texas rannassance festival and I'd work my butt off making things and no one wanted to pay for the price I wanted for them but they don't know how many hours it takes to make knives and what not I still managed to sell around 300$ worth of stuff that's not to bad for a season at the TRF
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I know what ya mean GregB. I have made several knives and a lot of folks ask what they sell for. I tell em I don't sell because no one would be willing to pay the price I'd want in return. I have found it easy to trade however for something others make. As an example I traded for a new knife sheath for a set of arrows to a really good friend. He got a dozen arrows for a knife sheath that fit a knife I made. Both he and I seem really happy with the trade. I think I'll bring a few knives to the Classic this year along with a few bows to see what kind of trade I can get. :-)
See ya this weekend Gregb. I'll be the guy building the new seats in the knapping pit area. If the seats turn out like I hope they do I'm gonna ask Pappy if he'd like me to redo the fire pit area by the Knapping Pit area and build bench's around the fire pit. That fire pit is his pride and joy and I'd sure like to see it real perdy'd up for him and those who come to visit.
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Jon, if you make seats for the firepit...make them mobile, never know how hot the fire might be, or how cold the temperature... ;)
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22 DAYS 4 ME
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28 for me :(
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See ya this weekend, Jon.
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See ya this weekend, Jon.
>:(LUCKY BAST** ;D
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This time tomorrow I'll just about be there. ;D Wish you were gonna be there BearG. See ya tomorrow Eddie!
David
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See ya this weekend, Jon.
Oh heck yeah! Can't wait. I'll hope to be there tomorrow early. I have to build the Knapping pit seats and then maynbe work on something else Pappy has me to do! :0
John
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21 days
yea Dave I wish I was going to be there as well. Not to chase turkeys I'll leave that up to you guys, but to hang out and help Pappy or Jon get ready for the Classic.
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Hey Pappy, you need a cook? The wife and I will be in on Wed like last year. For anyone that doesn't know, last I talked to Dana a week or so agohe said he and the wife aren't coming, same with JesseS from Wisconsin, I guess I'll be representing the YOOPERS and the CHEESEHEADS. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again. Anyone want me to bring some fresh salsa?
Eddie, I'd chip in towards some fresh oysters(kinda hard to come by up North here)and believe me you'll never see me cookin one of them.
For me it's 25 days today, hope it goes by fast. The weather he is still 30-40 deg calling for snow/rain this weekend and it still drops down low in the evening, I'd like to be somewhere I can go without wearing a jacket.
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Hey Mark of course you gotta bring salsa. I'm doin the low country boil again. Look forward to seeing you there.Ronnie
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Anybody heard from Eddie since the Tornadoes hit Lakeland Florida yesterday? I emailed and got no replies....getting worried about him and kathy
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Ronnie, I'm looking forward to seeing you too, I have to stay away from your peaches this year, my doctor has no sense of humor. Can I make a trade for a few of those sweet onions to take home with me this year? I'd love to help you cookin the low country boil if you want. Well then, I'll be sure to make salsa.
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Mike, last I heard Eddie was heading for Twin Oaks to turkey hunt. He was leaving today sometimes.
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I hope everything is OK in Florida for them....I worry... like i don't have enough to worry about.....:(
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Eddie is at twin oaks I talked to him and pappy on the phone yesterday
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Thank You Sterling...I have been worried sick for days now...
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Hi Pappy,
Just wanted you to know I can't make it out this year. Hope to get out the next. If Pat is having his event in July and you can get over I will be glad to talk flutes with you then if you would like.
Rand
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Thank You Sterling...I have been worried sick for days now...
No problem amigo
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18 days
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I'm fine, they missed my house but hit the airport close by. Now I'm sitting at Twin Oaks waiting for the Severe weather and tornado's to pass here so we can go back to killing ;D.
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what is wrong with that picture... I think you musta photoshop'ed it or something cause I sure dont remember any sunshine... at least the type in the sky.. :)
Looking forward to getting there. cant wait.
Pat I've been meaning to ring you up and finalize plans.. .will get with you soon.
later
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17 DAYS
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Looks like you folks at Twin oaks had some pretty severe weather there yesterday, everyone ok? sure hope things clear up in the next 3 weeks. Hey Wade, eager to see ya, still beatin on rocks with that dogwood billet you made a few years ago?
VB
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Likewise Wade. Call in the evening.
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16 days
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Wade, Pat, when and where are yall leaving from, if you dont mind me asking?
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I NEED HELP!!!!! I am set to go ;D ;D But my wife is hesitant to let "her baby boy" go.. How do I convince her to let him go?
Also I will be taking my 94 Camry instead of the mini van small utility trailer, so I wont be able to bring cooking wood. The good thing is that the Camry is cheaper on gas... I just love that car. I bought it for 2K, has 224,000 miles and drives like a dream....
It is the best kind of car to have which is a paid for car ;D ;D ;D
Anyway, that is my dilemma.. Help if you can O:)
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Tell her I said to let him go. ;D
Just tell her he will have the time of his life and meet a lot of new friends. It is the perfect place to bring a young man or lady.
As far as wood, Pappy haas plenty of wood, not apple, or peacan, but oak and som hickory normally.
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I second what Bear said this is the kind of place where a kid can have a ball. You don't have to worry about them everyone in camp will help keep an eye on him. Ron
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Bring the wife as well. :D
Tell her that we all just turn our kids loose and let them go feral for a few days. It is good for them. ;D
They gather up in packs and just run wherever they please. Rain or Shine.
When we first started going to the Classic I had the same such worries concerning my son who was about 10 at the time. He is now 17. I thought I had to know where he was at all times. I was wrong. After a while he had made friends with a bunch of other kids and they were doing their on thing. Nothing has ever happened. NEVER. The kids do not get out of eye shot of groups of adults very often. And, they stay in their packs.
Being a couple of extra pairs of shoes and socks. They tend to find themselves in the creek fairly often.
David
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Looks like I may be sitting this one out. My wife and I had planned to take our boys down to FL to watch the shuttle launch on the 19th, but that's now been moved to the 29th. Maybe I'll see some of ya'll up at Pat's.
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Looks like I may be sitting this one out. My wife and I had planned to take our boys down to FL to watch the shuttle launch on the 19th, but that's now been moved to the 29th. Maybe I'll see some of ya'll up at Pat's.
I'm currently lobbying for ya via text as we speak. I can do that kinda stuff since she's my sister. But.............I do understand completely about not wanting her to go alone.
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Yea it got rough here but as far as i know everyones ok.
Need to go ahead and get the rain outa the way now :)
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Ya we are fine,man it always happens about this time every year,folks start bailing that I really want to meet, :(O well I understand life happens. We have plenty of cooing wood,OAK and Hickory like Bear said. Things are coming together so we should be ready,Mark we can always use a cook,sorry about Dana and Jesse and the rest, you will have to take up there slack.See yall soon. :)
Pappy
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15 DAYS
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Counting down, it's coming quick.
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Justin, I'll be meeting Wade at the Builtmore Square Mall near Asheville early on Thursday morning. He lives in the Winston/Salem area I think. I leave my truck in the mall parking lot over the weekend. Send Wade a PM oe email.
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Justin, I'll be meeting Wade at the Builtmore Square Mall near Asheville early on Thursday morning. He lives in the Winston/Salem area I think. I leave my truck in the mall parking lot over the weekend. Send Wade a PM oe email.
Aight, yeah I know that mall. Used to go down there occasionally when I lived in Clyde. I think now that Jonathan isn't going to be able to go, I may leave after the wife and kids go to bed Wed. night. Probably leave around 11 or 12, that'd put me coming through that area around 1 or 2am. Shooting to be there right after sun-up. Only stopping for gas, and might grab a biscuit in Nashville before I get there. I'm wierd like that. I'm ready to go to bed (never make it by then) at 10:00, but if I have to drive any distance, Id rather drive at night than the day. I get sleeeepy driving during the day.
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I know some of you guyes hate this count down, but I LOVE it. So with that said 14 DAYS!!!
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I know some of you guyes hate this count down, but I LOVE it. So with that said 14 DAYS!!!
:) ;) :D ;D 8) ::) :o :P >:D O:)
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I'm with you Justin,I can never sleep when I am getting ready for a road trip and usually leave in the middle of the night,I would much rather drive at night. :) :)
Pappy
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I'm with you Justin,I can never sleep when I am getting ready for a road trip and usually leave in the middle of the night,I would much rather drive at night. :) :)
Pappy
Yep, wife is from eastern NM. We left here in NC at 2:00pm after finishing up all of our visits here, on Christmas day 09, to make a surprise visit to her parents. Wife started driving and drove until 2:00am and pulled over somewhere in Louisianna and we switched off and I drove from 2am til 1pm the next day when we arrived, stopping only for gas. Roughest part was right at twightlight/graylight before day break, a few hours west of Dallas. Once it got daylight I was ok again.
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That's why my company loves for me to travel I don't stop once I get rolling last time I went from GA to Arkansas I drove straight through with only gas breaks. Boy was my but tired when I got there.Ronnie
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That's why my company loves for me to travel I don't stop once I get rolling last time I went from GA to Arkansas I drove straight through with only gas breaks. Boy was my but tired when I got there.Ronnie
Try NC to NM, gas breaks only........with a 6y/o, 2 4y/o's and a 6 month old :D.
It aint all the way to Cali or the Pacific Northwest, but 1500miles, gas breaks only is the furtherest Ive traveled on land.
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Justin I'd have to stop and jump off a bridge. I can handle the ride not the kids my patience aint what it used to be. Ron
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Justin I'd have to stop and jump off a bridge. I can handle the ride not the kids my patience aint what it used to be. Ron
Ron it helps when you leave when it's nap time....they're asleep....they wake up and when they do, they have a few new odds and ends that they got for Christmas, atleast the car friendly ones to keep them busy, plus the wife packed each kid a bag full of coloring books and such, then it's night time before long and they fall asleep again and stay asleep for the bulk of the drive (through the night), then wake up the next day and have their new goodies to keep them occupied again. The baby was 6months old, she was good. We'd hop back in the seat beside her and feed her and change her at the gas stops. Luckily the 'bad' diapers were close to gas stops.
Anyway, back to the classic.......Bear....I sure do wish I had the time frame you did on your count down. ;D
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Hey you guys, sorry Cody and I will not be going to the Tennessee Classic the year. Cody is going to be 16 years old, pretty big time in a young mans life. Things he would like to do, not that bowing is not fun!! He has been doing JUI JITSU twice a week, he is doing ROTC in school and loves every minute. Time not important, life very.
I will miss everything and everyone, I have been at the Tennessee Classic for over 4 years now. :'( :'( :'(
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13 days
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Tina, I'm sorry you and Cody won't be making the Classic. Will Steve be there? Wish Cody a happy 16th for me. OH to be 16 again...not! ;D ::) Hope y'all are still planning on Hickory and the camp-o-rama.
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I gotta stop torturing myself by reading this thread. Now that I can't go it's breaking my heart. My stomach ain't too happy either, it was really looking forward to the Low Country Boil.
:'(
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If Steve is going he is more than welcome to ride with me.
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Tina, I'm sorry you and Cody won't be making the Classic. Will Steve be there? Wish Cody a happy 16th for me. OH to be 16 again...not! ;D ::) Hope y'all are still planning on Hickory and the camp-o-rama.
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Pat, I don't know if Steve is going or not, but yes we will be at Hickory, and your Birthday. Sorry Pappy I will miss the big event, even with the bad weather I have always enjoyed the Tennessee classic. Let me say to everyone if you have not been to the Tennessee Classic you need to go, great for everyone no matter how young or old you are. I will miss it this year. :'( :'( :'(
Lots of Good Times,
Tina
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Won't be quite the same without y'all. Tina
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How many days now Bear? I was talkin today to Pappy after the meeting about ya. Sure am looking forward to see in you again.
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I don't believe with all that has happened iny life in the last month...that I will be able to afford to go to the Classic this year...I will truly miss each and every one of you...if I don't make it....I am driving back to Tejas right this minute....been gone three weeks without pay...so I am evoke and broken...
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Hi Mike I really hate to hear that you won't be there. Now I gotta find another loud snoring tenant for my camp. I dont think I can sleep without the racket from the next tent. I'll miss you bud.Ronnie
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How many days now Bear? I was talkin today to Pappy after the meeting about ya. Sure am looking forward to see in you again.
12 days
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I will miss Yall for sure,Mike I hope all goes well for you and will sure miss you company.Tina I understand,My boy was 16 once, :) :) :) Seems like a long time ago.JW hate to hear that,I was looking forward to meeting you. It happens like I said every year,life happens ,new ones come and some of the old ones don't.One year we will get all together. It is closing in for sure.We got a lot more done Sat.Ranges will be set in a week or so and the rest is coming together. See yall in a few weeks. :) :) :)
Pappy
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11 DAYS
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17 for me ;D
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I'm not going to be able to get off work any that week, so I guess I'll have to miss this one, too. I'll sure miss it this year.
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Thanks Bear G, you be the MAN see ya at the Classic. Chuck
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no problem Chuck.
Steve sucks you cant make it always like to hear a little metal thrown into the mix when your pickin. ;D
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Steve sorry to hear you can't make it, brush up on you're head bangin music and come back next year. We'll miss you.Ron
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dang steve i was going to bring my les paul.
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just a reminder if anyone needs something from Tandy let me know or order from Cincinnati store. Just tell them to send Bear express 8)
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Mike, that is too bad you aren't able to make it to the classic, you'll be missed
Cha-ching, looking forward to seeing you, how are you coming along on your flint knapping?
Pappy, that's what we're doing, working tuesday and leaving at 5pm and driving into the night, less traffic and to be honest there isn't a whole lot to look at on the way til we start getting close. For us it's 2 weeks from tomorrow, yee haaa! can't wait.
VB
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no problem Chuck.
Steve sucks you cant make it always like to hear a little metal thrown into the mix when your pickin. ;D
I can fill in for him ;D metal is easy, bummed steve I was hoping to finally meet you we could have shreded together on the guitars
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I hate that Steve,but understand,I always enjoy you and Tina's company. We will miss yall and hope you can make it back soon. :)
Pappy
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10 days! May be coming Friday night after work instead of Sat. morning. If I do Can I get the couch for a night Pappy.
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no problem Chuck.
Steve sucks you cant make it always like to hear a little metal thrown into the mix when your pickin. ;D
I can fill in for him ;D metal is easy, bummed steve I was hoping to finally meet you we could have shreded together on the guitars
good deal
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Mike, that is too bad you aren't able to make it to the classic, you'll be missed
Cha-ching, looking forward to seeing you, how are you coming along on your flint knapping?
Pappy, that's what we're doing, working tuesday and leaving at 5pm and driving into the night, less traffic and to be honest there isn't a whole lot to look at on the way til we start getting close. For us it's 2 weeks from tomorrow, yee haaa! can't wait.
VB
Venisonburger, even after you sent me the book and disk my flintnapping skills needs a miracle for me to pursue even the minimum ability, I'm a failure.. I've been shooting a lot of flintlock rifle and pistole. Wouldn't you think that at least I could dress my flints that I use in the guns. and on top of that we start fires with flint and steel, those flints need tuned up every once in awhile also. I still love to watch you folks having fun. Chuck
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9 days ;D ;D
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I talked to Wade today and it will be Friday before we get there and not Thursday like we orininally planned. :(
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8 DAYS ;D
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Hooking up the trailer Sunday so we can give it a once over twice at work Monday. Hope to have everything loaded and ready to rock. The Mrs. gave me the green light to leave Friday instead of Saturday early. So next Friday should be a short day at work as long as I have anything to do with it.
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I'll have the27th to the 1st off WOOhoo!
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And now I dont needed to be back to work until Tuesday. So may leave Monday.
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Any one know if there will be anyone there with primitive blowguns?
Thanks
Boswell
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Don't know but I bet there will be someone that can show you how to make one,and probably
stuff there to do it with. I got one week from today,then will be there through the 2nd of May.
Can't wait,Hope for good weather. :) :) We are adding some more roof,Can't have to many roofs
at TwinOaks. ;) ;D ;D
Pappy
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Hey Pappy I got teased for having an umbrella in my quiver the second year I went but quess what when it started raining I had it covered when everyone else had to run for cover.Ronnei
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Ok 7 Days left. Going shopping this weekend. Ronnie I'm bringing corn for Broil, Frog legs and a fryer for Fry night. And going to make a pot of stew for one night. Any thing I'm forgetting????
Chuck got your stuff from Tandy.
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Gee Bear, I guess now that you picked up my stuff from Tandy, I'm committed to the Classic, so I'll send the tickets back for the Royal Wedding with my regards. Chuck
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Gee Bear, I guess now that you picked up my stuff from Tandy, I'm committed to the Classic, so I'll send the tickets back for the Royal Wedding with my regards. Chuck
We would all disown you ;D
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Dang Chuck...If I'd known you were going to the wedding, I wouldn't have sent my regrets back already. I guess we will both just have to fit in nice and cosy down in our spot at the Classic again this year. Actually, I can't think of anywhere I would rather be. I have been looking forward to it all year. Bear, you've been counting down the last couple of weeks...I've been counting down from the day I left. See you all soon...can't hardly wait. My students are getting tired of hearing me relate economic concepts to primitive skills and hunting. Oh well...maybe it will do some of them some good.
Jon
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Jon, great to hear from ya, our spot seems to be getting kinda crowded but you know there is always a spot next to me and one day maybe your boys can join us at the famous Classic. Chuck
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Dang Chuck...If I'd known you were going to the wedding, I wouldn't have sent my regrets back already. I guess we will both just have to fit in nice and cosy down in our spot at the Classic again this year. Actually, I can't think of anywhere I would rather be. I have been looking forward to it all year. Bear, you've been counting down the last couple of weeks...I've been counting down from the day I left. See you all soon...can't hardly wait. My students are getting tired of hearing me relate economic concepts to primitive skills and hunting. Oh well...maybe it will do some of them some good.
Jon
tell them get over it or test time ;D
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almost forgot 6 days
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Any boat building classes this year or maybe swimming lessons, or a raindance class ;D
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Started getting staves out last night to bring, most all range from 62"-72" long.
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Bear I think your calendar is wrong.........mine says 10days ;D
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I think ill be leaving on the 26th can't wait see every one there.
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Mine says 11 days :)
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Hey Bear, you gonna stop by Tandy Leather before you come on down?
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Getting close,got most everything,at least the big projects finished and ready to go.Kerryb them are some great looking starves,sweet. Osage is some beautiful wood and that stuff looks exceptional. :)
Good to here most of our old friends are coming and a little sad about a few that life happens and can't make it this year. :( We will be thinking about yall. Bear I will see you Friday and the rest I will be there From this Friday on except for a short leave Sunday for Easter with Miss Joanie. :) any questions after that my cell is 615-456-5961.I can usually get it at the farm,if not just leave a message and I will get back as soon as I can.See yall in a week or so. :) :) :)
Pappy
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I will put my no. out here for you if Pappy is out of pocket or busy try mine 615-519-2817
Ron
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Hey Bear, you gonna stop by Tandy Leather before you come on down?
Yep Jon Going Wed. Let me know what you need. Nope Justin I'll be there sometime this Friday afternoon. I'm shooting to be out of here by noon est.
so 4 DAYS
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I'll be looking at mid afternoon on monday unless something changes.Ron
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BearG, PM sent!
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BearG, PM sent!
back to ya
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Thanks for the call today Bear. Those red scissors was what I wanted. ;D
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No problem Jon.
3 days!!!
Offer still Stands For Tandy Leather orders. Please let me know before 2 pm est. Tomorrow (wensday)
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Not really complaining but this trip has already cost me $200.00 fixing camper. Two tires and a plumbing issue.
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Not really complaining but this trip has already cost me $200.00 fixing camper. Two tires and a plumbing issue.
You better get that plumbing thing fixed :D
I got you a scraper made... "Peter" ;D
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Not really complaining but this trip has already cost me $200.00 fixing camper. Two tires and a plumbing issue.
waaaa waaaaan sorry Bear couldn't help it Ron
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Bear...I need at least $650 for just Gas to get there and back....so cry me a River...... :'( :'( :'(................ ;)........ >:D
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;D ;D ;D Sorry Bear,I'll try and make it up to you,with fun ,O I forgot you are getting there early enough to work. ;) ;D ;D ;D Mike you going to be able to make it ? :)
Pappy
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Should get an answer today Pappy...........
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Hope the answer is afrimative Mike! ;)
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Wildman, I can handle the boat building class, I built a 21 ft wood frame canvas covered kayak some years back, funny thing was I traded it to a guy for primitive archery supplies, and that kinda started my interest in making a bow of my own.
Bear, I know what you mean! I have $300 in tires, another couple hundred in repairs on the car, and like Mike said the gas, who knows what that'll be this year, with another week they could jack it up another fifty cents!!!!, but I'll tell you what, it'll be the best money ever spent to come down and spend time with the gang at the classic.
Cha-ching, I think the wife and I were your neighbors last year and Brother Dan and Bubba were on the other side, but it sounds like we're moving to a different neighborhood this year, Jon is setting us up on the opposite side down further, hopefully we're welcome to stop by the old neighborhood and visit?
Ronnie, did you get my hint awhile back about getting some onions from ya this year? If ya can't swing it no problem.
My son turns 18 today! he made it to adulthood, we thank God for that. hard to believe since I still remember bouncing him on my lap.
VB
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Wow Feel the Love!!!
I here yall on Gas 8.1 Bigblock 37.5 gallon tanks at least 3 tanks for my short round trip w/ trailer in tow. Can get to Pappy"s and back w/o Trailer on a tank and a half. But really not complaining. Can't think of much I'd miss it for.
1 more full day and about 4 hours Friday.
Hey Work I'm on vacation.
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VB, your probably making a good move thanks to Jon, it did get a little crowded there but crowding is good because you don't need to walk so far to chat. ($960 in tires and $65 in front end aliment CHA-CHING) The tire dealer said that I now can pull my 24ft camper at speeds exceeding 120 mph., so I told him LET'S DO IT. Chuck
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Mark the onion festival is next weekend when I'm in TN I'm going to vidalia this weekend and see if they got some for sale. How many do you need? Anyone else? Cracker
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$150 Gas....$20 oil change....look on Pat's face when I hit the brakes and the trucks rattles his teeth out due to a rough spot on the
for right brake rotor....PRICELESS.... ;D
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$150 Gas....$20 oil change....look on Pat's face when I hit the brakes and the trucks rattles his teeth out due to a rough spot on the for right brake rotor....PRICELESS.... ;D
You guys are cracking me up, As far as cost I have you all whooped. $208 in camper title & tags, $235 in wheel bearings and deep cycle battery, $240 in food to stack the camper for a month, and I estimate about $1300 in fuel driving myself and all the supplies there. Then there is the other $1007 for Lulyn and Wade to fly down for the weekend.
Somehow I don't think I will be able to do this every year. But we decided this was our major vacation for this year and we were so impressed with Pappy,Greg, Jon ,Big A and all the others that came to Twin oaks to meet us back in October, that we feel it really is our extended family. I am almost done with projects and packing, Wades B-d is today and so I'm not sure if I'll have everything done to hit the road tomarrow or Friday.
Can't wait to meet Ya'll ,,,,,,,,as far as the priceless driving scenarios not sure any are brave enough to ride 4800 miles with me ::)
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Twin Oaks is 178 miles from our house. ;D
You would think I could find my way up there more often. ???
Will not be able to make it to the Classic until the 29th. :P
David
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Ronnie, half a sack if you can swing it.
VB
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Mark No problem.Ron
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I'm going to bring whatever I can find of the "Strawberry" onions I can. They are the same onion, just grown in different soil and a lot earlier.
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Just finished soup to feed us. Will stick in freezer in the morning. So we can eat when ever.
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Not quite Keenan, I just spent $54,000 on a new truck so I can get there because my old one wouldn't make it....LOL >:D
Rich
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Man yall are putting the pressure on me to be sure you have a good time, It's 3 miles from me but my truck don't get very good mileage so it does cost me to. ;) ;D ;D ;D See yall in a few days. :) :) I will be there tomorrow evening ,just waiting. :) :) :)
Pappy
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Pappy
I'm making the last few preparations got a couple more projects to wipe out little more packing and I'm done. Then I'm gonna bust TN wide open.Ron
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Ron, I'll take the other half of that sack of vadelia's that Mark asked for if you can manage? Got a girlfriend that loves them and loves cookin'! Life is getting good again! ;)
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I have the important stuff ready(bows,arrows, sleeping bags) the rest I have to put together this weekend, I also have to pick up tomatoes, jalapeno and habenero peppers for the salsa and I'll whip that together on sunday after I get back from the inlaws Easter dinner, then monday we pack the car, tuesday I daydream through the day at work and at 4:30pm I'm Tennessee bound, We'll drive into the night and probably stop for a snooze when I can't keep my eyes open anymore, I envy people that can drive for hours on end without getting sleepy, I guess I'm like my son when he was little, if we wanted to get him to sleep we'd take him for a ride in the car and he'd go out like a light.
VB
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VB I can drive through the night like that, the day, not so much. If I'm riding, I'm unconscious soon as my butt hits the seat, no matter how much sleep I had the night before.
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Justin I wish I could sleep and ride. I'm just so paranoid about other folks driving I have to stay awake.Ron
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My wife is that way. Not me....give me a comfortable position to sit in and Im O-W-T, OUT!
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If my wife is driving I have a hard time falling asleep, now I didn't say I don't trust her, but well....you know.
VB
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I'm like you Mark....I can't sleep when the Wife is driving....but I for no problem sleeping when I'm behind the wheel..... ;D
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Best and safe wishes go out to everyone going to the classic. I will you all the best, good weather, and safe conditions. I will be sitting her waiting for the pictures and stories to show up >:( Have fun everyone, you will be in my thoughts and prayers for sure.
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Stringstretcher we will do you proud on the pics brother. I truley wish that circumstances were different so you could join us. I wish you peace and comfort.Ronnie
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Don't hold your breath, but the forecast is not calling for rain that Saturday :)
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Im headed to GA in the morning and i'll be pulling in at twin oaks sometime Monday.
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Keep the Lights on for Patrick and Me....will be pulling in either late (midnight) Monday...or may wait till Tuesday morning to leave...then I will be there by Supper Tuesday...aint taking the Shelby...so Patrick is Safe...but it will also take about 4 hours longer to get there now.... :(...so pick Us out a good Place to Camp Cracker...cause we will be there....Texas will be REPRESENTED.... >:D
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Jesse, I'll be at the GA Knapin Saturday. I will look you up while I'm there. The weather looks good for us this weekend.
Jon Cook
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That's the spirit. I can't get there til thursday. Gonna have to rack up brownie points this year to get a good camping spot next year!
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Cya ya then.
Every camping spot at twin oaks is good spot. :)
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Way to go Mike see ya soon
Ron
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Cya ya then.
Every camping spot at twin oaks is good spot. :)
Just want a good Spot near my Favorite Cracker...that's all.... :o
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El D, great news you're getting to go. I'm glad for ya! I'm gonna miss it this year. We have a shutdown that weekend at an engine plant. They pushed it back to next weekend from this one. It bites. Keep Mullet in line if you can. :)
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Cya ya then.
Every camping spot at twin oaks is good spot. :)
Just want a good Spot near my Favorite Cracker...that's all.... :o
OK so what do you have to trade for this primo spot?
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Great news Mike,that is awesome. ;D ;D ;D I will be headed that way today,so I guess Bear ,KingRon,
Woody;Jon and me will hold the fort down till yall get there.Who knows who else. Really looking forward to seeing yall. :) I will be off line after today but if you have problems or questions my cell and King Ron's is in this thread somewhere don't hesitate to call. :) :)
Pappy
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Ya Mike, that's really great that you were able to work it out to go to the classic!, i'll be looking forward to seeing you. Drive safe
Man, it's gonna be a long couple of days til we pull out of here.
VB
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If UPS doesn't throw me a wrech I'll be out of here before noon.
AHHHH Life is Good
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El D, great news you're getting to go. I'm glad for ya! I'm gonna miss it this year. We have a shutdown that weekend at an engine plant. They pushed it back to next weekend from this one. It bites. Keep Mullet in line if you can. :)
Oh...I will try to...if I can't handle it...I will get me a Big Ole Georgia Cracker to lend a Hand...if that don't work...well I guess I will have to break out the Equalizer....She has kept Him in Check to this point in His Life...sure that She has some secrets on how to Rein Him In!!! But what am I going to do ...without them Coolers in Pappys Barn??? :'(
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I talked to James Parker this morning. He won't be making this Classic either. Work is getting in the way of fun again. :( I was looking forward to seeing he, Becca and the boys again. David, sorry you won'y be making it either. I will miss the barn cooler but I'll be missing you personally too. Mike, we may have to make our own stash somewhere.
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Now that's sounds like a Plan Pat....we'll discuss this in a few days........... ;)
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Loaded and hitting the road this morning, See ya all in 3-4 days,
Mike glad your going to make it. ;D
James sorry your not going to be able to. :'(
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Hitting the road now. God willing should be there in around 5 hours
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And so it begins. I'm here
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And so it begins. I'm here
Oh well rub it in real good.
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No problem hope your ars in the truck and come on.
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Have a great time guys! Break some rock and shave some wood for me and think of Tiller being stuck in the soap mill making and selling smelly stuff to the ladies! ;D
Good news! I will be breaking rock with some friends on Wednesday with some buddies. :o
Wish I could be there this year. But the wedding in Kona, Hawaii has put me in the hole for a while.
Tiller
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Have a great time guys! Break some rock and shave some wood for me and think of Tiller being stuck in the soap mill making and selling smelly stuff to the ladies! ;D
Good news! I will be breaking rock with some friends on Wednesday with some buddies. :o
Wish I could be there this year. But the wedding in Kona, Hawaii has put me in the hole for a while.
Tiller
better straight now hope a plane and get here.
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BearG, I just shed a tear on the keyboard. :( It will only get worse as the days go on til the classic is over. It's gonna be a long 9 days. You guys have a blast!! Tip a couple for me.
David
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I'm gonna hunt our last weekend here and get packed for the Classic. But it sure isn't looking promising. I won't know if I'll make it till Monday.
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Dang Eddie. That would make a total Parker pullout! This will be a Classic first in many years. :'(
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I'm gonna hunt our last weekend here and get packed for the Classic. But it sure isn't looking promising. I won't know if I'll make it till Monday.
eddie you stay andwork and send cathy. Or just tell them Bear said you can come.
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99% packed :) :) :) Picking up Josiah this evening and some dry ice for the moose hamburger we plan to bring. Will leave EARLY in the morning and head for Nebraska for the first night. They have had some deep snow so the roads may be bad and some tornado stuff around St. Louis so hope that the high price for fuel is our only problem. Have a few elk horns and other things to trade and some things to give away. Really looking forward to the Classic! A/Ho Joe
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Drive carefully...and cautiously my friend....will see you in a few days..
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Have a safe trip, Joe and Josiah. Looking forward to seeing you again Joe and meeting Josiah too. 8)
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Be safe Joe see y'all in a few days
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Sorry guys soup was dinner tonight
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I'm jealous. I feel like all the fun will be had for I get there ;D
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Man 52 hrs till I can get on the road :'( this dragging way to slow ::)
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All you guys blow off work or what ever and get down here
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All the finale touches done today we are ready you guys just need to hit the road and get here
Ron
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e there Tuesday....with Bells On.......... ::)
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Great man see you then
Ron
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Ron, JustinNC and I will be there about noon on Thursday. Wish I was there now!
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Ron, still count me in for that far woodpile, I'll be there. The Missouri boys, Auggie and Brian want to camp there with us too.
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I've got the "I don't want to's" so bad right now. Don't want to do anything but pack the truck and leave.
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I'll be there sometime monday I may leave late at night to beat traffic.Ron
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I'm setting here at work making my list of trading goodies that I have to make sure and bring. Only 28 1/2 hours left to spend working at a sewer plant and then I am off for a week. I'll be picking my son up from school at 9:00 Friday. We should be there by 2:00 hopefully. Can't wait to meet everyone.
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It's all I can think about as long as I don't think about the plain crashing I hate flyn its prolly my only fear but it's cheaper this is going to be a slow 3 days :(
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Sterling I will call you Wed. evening and we will make plans to pick you up
Ron
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Maybe this is a sign the Classic will be dry Im setting in my camper watching it rain or I should say coming a flood
with big time lighting and thunder Looks just like the Classic
Ron
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Sterling I will call you Wed. evening and we will make plans to pick you up
Ron
Sounds like a plan
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Getting a warm up to the Classic this was all we were waiting for this was the last thing on the list
Ron
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Now that looks familiar...only thing missing is Mike's dad's Cast Iron floating down the Creek.... :P
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It look's like it is supposed to be nice the rest of theweek and through the weekend.
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Almost time to go... Cant wait....Brian
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I'm bustin up outa here sometime between now and day light.Ronnie
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Safe trip Ronnie. See you in a few! 8)
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Be safe Ronnie see you thursday ;D
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25.5 HRS to go, I swear time is moving slower then normal ::) I should get there Tuesday around noon...
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Tic....Toc...Tic....Toc....Tic....Toc....Tic....Toc....Tic....Toc....
>:D
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T minus 21.5 work hours and 74 total hours. :(
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WoooHooo, the Boss said "no problem, take on off", ;D See ya'll Thursday morning.
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I will be there Thursday around lunch ;D
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Got to cut the Grass...load the truck...and wait for Patrick to show up...and then We are on Our way! Going to get Mighty Quiet around here............ :P
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Heck it's already quiet lol what you last name mike so I can add you on FB :)
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;D Cracker is here and Keenan is here Cha Ching is here
Ron
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Hey Ron, Talked to Tim Beach today and him and his buddy want to camp down where we are, too. They are in tents.
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the wife and i are all packed,alarm clock is set for 3:30 am
on the road by 4 am,should be there by about 6 or 7 pm
hope ya'll saved us a camping spot ;D
its gonna be a great week
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I'll be there late friday afternoon, Keenan is supposed to save me a spot ;D
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Damn Keenan, You sure didn't waste any time getting there! ;D Eddie, is that Tim from Alexacarrie? Looking forward to meeting him. See you guys in a few days.
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Pat, yea, the same Tim. He wants to learn how to make a bow.
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I was there yesterday, Got the Teepee set up.
Had some folks roll in Monday and im sure more today. I'll be back tomorrow around noon and stay the rest of the week.
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leaving in about 10minutes, driving for awhile then stopping to sleep, be there sometime tomorrow, Vacation!!!!! yee ha!!!
VB
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Jesse,
Mason and I will be rolling in mid morning Thursday so you best put your instructor's hat on bud ! Save us some rock to buy. Looking forward to the remodeled knappin pit.
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The Pit is nice. Jon and Jesse did good. ;D
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Hope I get to camp beside somebody cool lol. Yeah save some rock fer us late comers. My wife can't live with me and is ready for me to leave because I've become so unbearable with anticipation.
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Auggie and i leavin the woods of Mo. and headed to the woods of Tenn. See yall soon... Brian
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Lot of PA folks already at the club. Had a lot of rain last night, but I don't think the wind was bad. Hopefully everyone thought ahead and brought floatation ;)
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Well 10am tomorrow il be on a plane flyn to Nashville :) yay hope I can sleep tonite
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Ya'll have fun and don't poke your eyes out with those pointy sticks. I'll see some of you in Hickory here in a few weeks. There won't be any big tubes shot into the sky next year, so I'm making preliminary plans to be at the classic a year from now.
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5 more minutes of work....going home, getting the oil changed in the truck, packing up, and heading out around 0330. Picking Pat up at 0600 and then TN bound. Shouldnt need that much time to get to where Im meeting Pat, but weather forcast says it's supposed to be rocking and rolling around that time, so will leave a little early.
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Justin, I'll get there as early as I can. Gonna load up my truck tonight so all I have to do is jump in and drive to meet you. My truck is a red Ford F150 with a white camper top on the back. Drive safe and see ya early tomorrow.
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Jumping in the shower, taking a short nap and hitting the road about 2000 hours. We'll dodge the tornadoes tonight and see ya'll in the morning.
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all packed and in the morning i just need to throw the fish in the suitcase and load up :) sooo excited i prolly wont sleep Tonight and Ron just keep your eye out for crocodile Dundee with a beard and a skunk possible bag full of wool and a crochet hook :) you wont miss me see yall tomorrow and say a little prayer my flight goes well
sterling
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I just spoke to my wife on the phone. She said it is supposed to be really nice after tonight.
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West bound and down. Wicked lightening right now and sporadic rain.
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I hope all you guys that are already there made it through the storms yesterday. Looked like Alabama and Mississippi got hit pretty hard. The news had video of an F5 tornado down there.
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They keep talking about all the rain and storms for the Classic...guess it's getting started a little early!
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Sitting and chilling at the airport waiting to board ;D
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I'm trying to find out how many staves I can fit in a 96 Saturn.
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im sitting in Connecticut living vicariously through your posts ;D
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Yeah, me too! ;D
Wish I could be there this year. I will try for next year, though! Be careful with the tornado's on the loose!
Tiller
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We are alive. No damage at our house.
No Power. May not have power for a few more days.
Will not make it to the Classic.
Pray for my neighbors. Several did not make it.
David
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Hi,
Just went through a section of Georgia near Warm Springs...home after home demolished trees snapped off at strange heights...sometimes just two feet off the ground...sometimes up near the top...just thrown...power lines down everywhere, power companies out trying to put it back together, police looking for the missing...
Sure is nice to be alive and well in this world. Would love to be there and hope everyone has a great time!
Rand
Catahoulaflutes
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Glad to hear your OK David. I've been trying to call you. We were all worried about y'all. Prayers going out to all effected by the storms in Alabama....
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Honneeey I'm hooommmeee.
Had the time of my life. Met too many great people to name and got to watch some of the best in the world do what they do best.
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Thanks for the ride Justin. Glad we had the time to get to know each other...at least in the truck! :D 8) 8)
....to be continued!
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Just got Home ....14 hours ...and a 1000 miles later....just thought I would let you know I made it....now to get 2 hours sleep...and go to work....more later on this....g/nite...
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Glade yall are makeing it home safe.
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I rolled in about 5:30 Sunday morning.
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Back at work today.
Power came on at the house yesterday around 6:00 PM.
Phone lines are all down. Dont know when they will be working.
Lots of people still with out power. My company sent two electric crews to help.
Where we live, in Lawrence County Alabama, there were more than one thousend homes destroyed.
The last account I heard was that 15 people in Lawrence County were killed. Some I knew very well.
I have seen tornado damage before... But nothing like this.
Been running my chainsaw for the last two days. Thousands and thousands of people helping out.
The clean up has just started.
David
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We went down through Alabama and was surprised at the amount of damage you could see just from the highway. Prayers are with all affected! I'm extending my vacation to spend time with family, but another great year at the Classic. Thanks to all for a good time! See you all next year ;D
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Sorry to hear that david. Luck and best wishes..
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David, Sorry for the troubles and pain you guys are having down there. My thoughts are with all that were affected.
Hope to see you and your son at the next Classic.
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Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers.
It could have been so much worse for us.
It could not be any worse for some people.
David
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I'm very sorry David! Glad your personal family is okay.
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I'm very sorry David. Missed seeing you guys but I'm real glad yall were safe. We missed it crossing I75 about 45 minutes late on the way up to the Classic. We saw what it did in the light on the way home and were amazed at the devastation.
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David glad to here you and yours are ok.
And the winner of the PatB. bow and quiver outfit is yours truly.
Had a great time, met a lot of new great people. And met a new true friend by the name of Keenan, wish we could have had more time to talk.
Thanks Miss Joanie, Pappy, and all the Twin Oaks crew for putting on a world class event.
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Congrats Bear. I'm glad to know the set went to a good home. I will be able to sleep comfortably at night now! :D
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Congrats Bear. I'm glad to know the set went to a good home. I will be able to sleep comfortably at night now! :D
;D
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just to let every one at twin oaks know we had a great time can't wait to next year made it home around 10.30 last night .
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weather again...what can I say.Record amounts of rain and flooding up here too. May started the same way. 5 days of rain this week and more flooding. I'll get there one of these years, I swear. Glad those that made it had a great time.
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With the sunshine we had at the Classic I was expecting to see the Ferret Skooter coming around the corner any time, but sadly it never happened. 8) Next year should be the one Mickey. ;)
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I figured since I didn't go that the weather would be good! Glad to hear you all had a great time. Work called me finally last week and with the bad winter we had, I couldn't pass it up. maybe next year.
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I dbl clutch.
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Just a note to say we did make it home safely and are glad to be here. The classic was sunny for the most part and a great time to relax with familiar faces and new acquaintances, plenty to eat, buy, see, and do. I don't know where else you can see a 13year old banjo player and a 5 year old girl throwing a "hawk" at a target in the same place!
My gratitude to John Price for setting up our accommodations with Bear, and to Bear for allowing us to stay with him.
My only two regrets are, not being able to spend more time with a favorite friend, and not being able to say goodbye to everyone I wanted to due to the rain on Sunday morning when we pulled out.
For those of you that didn't make it, we wish you could have, for those who were affected by the dangerous weather we pray for you, and for those of you that made the Classic possible we thank you.
Until next year good health to everyone and we'll keep in touch thanks to PA
VB and Mrs. VB
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After attending my first Classic I would like to thank Miss Joanie,Pappy, GregB and all of the Twin Oaks Bowhunters.
What a GREAT crew!
You guys,and Gals put on a first class shoot!
I had a wonderful time and met a lot of Great people, the bowyers and knappers were amazingly talented and helpful.
It's only been a day since it ended and I can't wait until next year!
THANKS TWIN OAKS!!!!!
Kevin
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Glad all got home safe,it was a great event again this year,I am worn out but well worth the trouble.David hope all goes good with the clean up.Or weather wasn't bad till Sunday. I will have pictures and scores up in a few day,just got some catching up to do at work and home.Thanks guy you all were a great help and sure couldn't pull this off without yall. :) :)
Pappy
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I think I put on 10lbs with some of the meals we took part in, Wed we enjoyed Crackers low country boil, shrimp, fish, corn, sausage and onions in a spicy peppery juice, wow, hard to find this kind of eats at a restaurant.
Thurs night was fried foods night, Ronnie did deep fried turkeys that El D injected with a marinade, there were chicken wings, deep fried squirrel, frog legs, bass, gar fish, fried cabbage, bbq bologna, fried corn on the cob, salsa and chips, hope I didn't forget anything.
Saturday there was the potluck supper and there was such an assortment of foods that I wouldn't know where to start, but following tradition Pappy and the crew did the bbq vension shoulders, I saw smoked sausage, potatoes, carrots and onions, pasta salads, lettuce salads, more salsa, corn, cornbread, mac and cheese, and things I didn't see cause I was way back in the line and I missed them before they ran out, but I'm not complaining cause I ate my fill, there were tons of desserts too, cakes, pies, ect. You'll see by the picture of the line that alot of people ate that night.
One thing that's for sure is we'll never starve at the classic
VB
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:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :II want to try to offer my thanks for the way everyone treated myself and young Josiah Huston at the Classic. There is no way to tell you how much it means to us to have been blessed with your kindness. Too many names to try to list, but you know who you are and no way to really tell you of our gratitude. Josiah's folks are pulling in from Texas today and I can't wait for them to see the little rascal's treasure trove and hear the stories. When we left for Twin Oaks, Josiah said he had some horns to trade and I chuckled inside knowing a few old white elk horns weren't going to bring much attention. When we arrived he was given a beautiful knife and scabbard! Right away he came marching back with a throwing hawk he told me had traded horns for! Go figure! That was just the start and I thought he was going to wear the throwing target slap out! The young fellow from Colorado who shot some rounds with Josiah has my vote for a model that I wished all young men his age could follow! I think the skill level of the folks who come there without the need of recognition and their willingness to share their knowledge sets them apart from any group I have ever known. Then to top it off we were blessed with some beautiful weather. Were we live is a very different terrain with some major changes in weather patterns, so all that rain and lightning is a eye opener for us. And one last thing--there are some funny kinds of foods there and some old boys that can stir up the best vittles I can ever remember! Did I mention the music? My main reason for coming to the Classic this year was to see King Ron when he was recognized for his Twin Oaks efforts for all those years of service. I wasn't disappointed! The entrance to the farm by Eddie and his wife was a classic in itself. Again my thanks to all!! A/Ho Indian Joe