Primitive Archer
Information and Resources => Primitive Shoots and Events => Topic started by: Buckeye Guy on January 12, 2013, 11:54:17 pm
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Ok folks its time to start talking Marshall!
The Marshall Primitive Archery Rendezvous Is held every year on the weekend of Memorial Day !
Wilder Creek conservation club
19833 D Drive South
Marshall Mi. 49068
This is the 20th year so we are planing some special things !!
Come on out and have some fun with us !!
By the way I started a Facebook page for it so those on FB go on over and hit like !
After we get 30 likes it becomes official and we can really pump it up with any pics we have and all the stories we want ! (I hope it is ok to post this here if not please fix it for me)
Have fun and see ya all at Marshall !!
Guy
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You already know your gonna have to put up with me you worthless nut! I wont miss it. I already have a new place in mind for my tent.
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The Wirwicki clan will be there for certain. Already lookin' forward to it!
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Hmmmmm? I dunno ::)
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I know We can count on you guys !
See ya soon!!
Guy
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I know of a few others that will be joining us as well, newbies!
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I plan on attending - Bob.
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Bob
I am sure you will enjoy it !
Guy
Anyone that this is there first time or it has been awhile please take time to introduce your self to me and tell me your handle on here !It is allways good to put faces with names ,and I do better remembering faces than names ! Thanks
I will be camped on the hill by the bridge to the Castle !
See ya there !!
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You bringing that ugly locust bow back with ya Guy?
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Most likely !
If I get some boo arrows done for it, i want to try it on the course !
And what do you mean ugly at least it ain't yeller !!
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If you can wait? I will make up some Super Custom boo shafts for you Guy. What are you pulling for weight?
PS. The locust is gorgeous, the guy that made is the ugly part...;)
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At least the ugly guy can make a locust bow...unlike SOME other folks I know >:D
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Just put it on my calendar. If Mike Cook shows I will be flintknapping with him and getting some much needed lessons. If he doesn't show I will just hang out and watch you bow makers which is almost as much fun.
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Good to hear from ya !
I think Mike will be there he usually is.
I will be inviting the Michigan Flint Knappers this weekend at Kzoo !
And have a tentative from a rock seller from Kentucky !
Tom Tally, Don Gilson,and William Blalock should all be there and should have some time to work with you if you ask them to !
See ya soon !
Guy
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It will be good to have you there, Jeb. Looking forward to seeing you again.
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JEB
You can always hang around those selfbow folks and get yourself another addiction !
Right Matt !
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Guy - Was nice meeting You at Kazoo yesterday ! See Ya at either Twin Oaks or Marshall - Bob.
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Yes it was good to meet you too !
And a whole lot of others at the expo !!
See ya soon !!
Guy
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Here is a link to our facebook page !
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.152116808274905.36162.147985322021387&type=1
If I did this right you should be able to see some of the pics from last year even if you are not on face book !
If you are on face book please sign in and click like on our page ,I still need more folks to do that in order to get full usage from facebook !
Thanks
Guy
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I am making a conscious effort to make this one happen for me this year. Great buch of guys/gals for sure and should be a blast. :)
Pappy
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I will be there Guy you know that and you will see Bob at the Marty jam he will be there sat, silly the grage should be full of bow makers we will be right in heaven with Osage lol.
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I hope so pappy...that would be sweeet ... :)
And Marty ill be seeing you in about 6 1/2 hours ;)......woooo-hooooo!!!!!!!!!!!! Martyjam here we come :laugh:
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Drive safe, Chris. I hear the roads are bad. Bob and I will see you tomorrow morning!
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Good news !!
We will be glad to see you pulling in Pappy !
If it works out ,let me know when you are planning to arrive !
Looks like we will have a good year !
And you folks going to Martyjam I will be headed your way this afternoon !
See ya there!!!
Guy
what is it like 90 days till Tennessee and 114 till Marshall !!!!!!!
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You know I'll be there! :D
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You know I'll be there! :D
BRING ME BUCKTHORN......BRING ME BUCKTHORN.....BRING ME BUCKTHORN.....Bring me some more of that sweet, sweet buckthorn pusherman!
Bring that little brother of yours again, I'd like to see that bow he started last year finished up.
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I'm so pappy happy's coming! :o
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Should we do some hazing or what Cody? He is a "new" guy.
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Time he gets a proper Marshall hug from everybody. He'll Feel like he's been hazed !!!
In case some of you didn't know it, the official greeting at Marshall has all ways been a hug , in case you don't know how, we will have Norm start you off !!!
See Ya soon !!
Guy
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We got about a foot of snow today ,but its warm so it wont last long !
Spring is just around the corner , then we can get this shindig on the road !!
77 days till the fun begins !!
Hope to see ya all there !!
Guy
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Im might have my wife and boys talked into going with me this year. I told her the camping was very nice like a yard, because it is!
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It would be great to meet them Chris !
I do hope things are as wonderful as they have been the last few years ! We sure have had some good weather and all !
Hopefully if Pappy makes it he leaves the Classic weather behind him , he could use some sunshine for sure ! ;)
Take care and see ya soon !
Guy
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I hope to make it up to Marshall this year. It will be my first primitive archery event, and looking forward to it.
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Its worthe the drive fox. Very nice grounds to hang out on and very nice folks to jaw jab with.
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Silverfox
I am not sure if I have welcomed you to this forum ,but welcome !!
Glad to hear you are thinking about going to Marshall !
We have lot of fun up there every year !
Hope it works out for you !
See ya in about 10 weeks if it does !
Guy
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Yes Buckeye we have talked before, thank you for asking. If the weather looks good, I do plan on coming up to Marshall, it sounds like an awesome time.
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Sorry my forgetter works better than my rememberer !
It will be good to see ya there !
Guy
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Welcome Silverfox. As for Marshall, you'll be glad you did. :)
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Is there a contact email for Marshall around anywhere.
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Soon as I get a break in the the action I will look up Mikes email for you !
Sorry just really busy !
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Thanks, just pm it to me.
I'd like to get a poster to put up at the Demmer Center on campus.
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PM sent
see ya soon !!
9 weeks till the fun begins !!
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mikedamon68@yahoo.com
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Only 8 weeks till the fun begins !!
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I was telling my boy about the medieval folks that attend, I think that hooked him! He wants to see their tents, garb and weapons. He is officially excited.
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I'm excited also! You might even see me in some buckskins!
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Buckskins coming out of a motor home ;D
Maybe I better set up my one pole for you Matt!!
I too enjoy seeing folks in their favorite period cloths !
Just don't be looking for me in anything but jeans !
My wife does not like bibs so I don't do them or I would not need jeans !
See ya soon !!
Guy
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Thinking of bringing the tent this year. We'll see what Miss Heather has to say about it...
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Bring the Motor home at least someone will get some sleep !
Take care of Miss Heather aint many more like her out there !!
What do you think about a cook together for whole camp one night !
Hope to see her and you real soon !
Guy
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Tents are cheezy easy Matt! Of course a new (er) baby Wicki may change that game a bit.
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Camp cookout sounds good. We'll have to put something together. Haven't completely decided what our lodge will be.
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It seems the older I get the more primitive I like it. Was at Mike Cook's knapping last week and he said he plans on being there at least for Saturday. I am going to try and make it Saturday also BUT first it's on to Pappy's Tennessee classic. Got that one marked on the calendar also. They look like they have one heck of a self bow making crew there and I have two that I need some advise on.
Looking forward to Patrick Blank and Mullett giving me a few flint knapping tips.
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It will be good to see ya there !
I think several flint knappers will be at Marshall the way it sounds !
If you need help there will be plenty at Marshall Just ask for it !
I don't know much , but I do know the people that do !
Be glad to point them out to you !
Take care and see ya real soon !
5 weeks till The Classic and 8weeks till Marshall !!
Getting fired up !!
Why is it that all the fun comes in the same month Kinda like Christmas !
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You guys need to take and post a lot of pictures. I'm thinking about adding this to my list of events next year.
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Why wait ?
Come on up !
We have a blast !!
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Dave's last weekend and the Classic in a month will use up all of my time and resources this year. Maybe next year I'll be in a better situation.
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Look forward to seeing you next year, Clint. We'll love to have ya!
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I can understand that Clint !
Take care of the boy and hope to see ya at the Classic!
Guy
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Can you fellas remind me what the fee is to get in. Is there a separate fee to shoot the course? I sure got a lot of appreciated help there last year. I hope there will still be plenty of advice to go around. I'm not sure about all that hugging stuff though. ::)
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They have said it will be same as last year !
Camping $15 for the weekend
Electric is $35 and call mike Damon to reserve
$15 for shooting 3D for the weekend
Getting in to see us Priceless >:D
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Thinking about what goes on that has not been mentioned !
We should tell folks about the Canadian War bow Society these folks come every year and are an interesting lot ,those into war bows should not miss this event !
Marshall is a very family friendly event !
The kids enjoy the place and terrorize the neighborhood frogs and snakes what a blast !
There is some vending, but a whole lot of trading and gifting going on !
The club sells some food !
We share lots of food !
Usually some ATLATLs
This year my good friend William Blalock will be back after a few years off to care for his father , William is a good source for learning all kinds of primitive skills !!
He usually sells fire kits and elm bark baskets and such so you should not miss seeing him !
Some of the best flintknappers are there !
some flintknapping supplies on sale !
And most of you know there is about as much bow building going on as is possible !
Hope to see all of you there !!
Guy
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Don't know if anyone will be interested but I've got a charcoal 'oven' made from a two foot long washtub that I use to straighten bamboo for arrows or atlatl darts. I'm going to bring that and set it up on Saturday for anyone that wants to see how it works or straighten some bamboo...
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how many people are coming nowdays,,I have been there a few times but it was several years ago, really a great place,
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Not the huge numbers you remember .
The club had some difficulties and there were a few years We did not know if it would be open when we arrived or not ,but some of us saw this event as important enough to push on and it has survived !
The club were we hold this event is very stable now, but not into archery so no money for advertizement .
We as a group are able to push forward, and by word of mouth and this forum we have grown the last three or four years !
I don't have numbers , sorry !
We would be glad to have you back and in fact I am glad to see that you are back at this and have missed you , you not being at these events was a loss but we have compensated some what .
Please consider joining in the fun again with us at Marshall !
Since you are going to be at the Classic ask folks there about Marshall !
I am sure you know Gary Davis , and others that would give you their assessment !
Some of the folks that you will see at both events are ( these are their forum names) Blackhawk ,Matt Wirwiki , Pearl drums, Missel Master, Tom Talley, and of course Me !
Have fun!
Guy
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In really enjoyed this shoot and all the great people cant remember what year I was there 2001 or 2003 all I remember was it rained till the little creek was out of banks,, lots of great folks,,i think I gained 10 pounds that weekend,, I will help spread the work,,i will try to put back on my calendar,,
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Look forward to seeing you there OJack, beit this year or next.
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The families starting to get excited and ready to go camp,shoot,n play...my 4 year old son and I are trying to work on having him a bow made by Marshall so he can be able to shoot it there :) we were telling stories of last years fun yesterday :)
N Im sure my kids will be following your boy around as always Matt ;) weewicki should be about walking by then ;) if he's walking hes old enough to shoot right? ;)
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Chris
It is amazing to see how the little ones enjoy this event !
Folks seem to like watching them have fun about as much as having fun them selves!
when a young-en out shoots dad a shout goes up all around and the games really begin !
When a young-en gets a bow shooting or a point done everyone is super excited and congratulations come from all around !
It is one of the very best parts of these gatherings for sure !
I can't wait for the fun to begin!!
Look out frogs and snakes at Wilder Creek the kids are on there way !!!!
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I will be bringing my 14 year old boy with me. My wife and oldest cant go afterall, bums me out. Jacob and I will still have a blast..........talk about gettin out shot Guy? Jake will get me quite often if he knocks the rust off first. The kid can shoot! He is all excited to get camp set up and walk the course 1200-1500 times over the weekend! We will be down by Friday dinner time or so. The massive BL trees around there is enough to make a guy want to go back, never seen locust so big.
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Well that's a bummer pal....I still haven't met your ole lady n how long we been good buddies? Maybe Elm Hall cus its close? Can't wait to razz jakey boy again ;) is Davey gonna come down this year?
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Jeez, Hawkster. I never even thought of that. I may have to whip up a shooter for him. Thanks for the heads up!
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Chris Im not sure if Dave is coming along? Guess I better ask! I was concentrated on getting my fam down there and never thought about that ding dong!
Matt I think Dylan and Jake walked the course at Elm Hall more than once last year. Hopefully they hook up again in Marshall.
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I'm certain that they will. I know Dylan is looking forward to it.
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Does anyone have a PDF of the Marshall Flyer? I've been trying to get on but have not been able to get a response from the Marshall people.
Thanks
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@bhenders ...This is prob the best place to go to see what its all about....;)
https://www.facebook.com/MarshallPrimitiveArchryRedezvous?ref=stream
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Does anyone have a PDF of the Marshall Flyer? I've been trying to get on but have not been able to get a response from the Marshall people.
Thanks
When I get home I can email you what I have scanned in !
PM me your email ,and I will take time to get something to you tonight !
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Bruce: I have several copies here at my house. If needed, I can make a PDF out of one. But, come get some when you come over.
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Since I did not get a PM from you ,I suppose you got what you need from Matt.!
See ya at Marshall !
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Sounds like a good shoot. What part of Michigan is it, wouldn't mine making a trip up. My brother-in-law lives in Bad Ax, up in the thumb. I would be coming up 75 going towards Flint. I'll be at the Classic, maybe I can talk to some of you about it. Thanks BDan
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Thanks, but I'm looking for a flyer to post at the Demmer Archery Center on campus at MSU.
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I'll take care of you tonight, Bruce.
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Sounds like a good shoot. What part of Michigan is it, wouldn't mine making a trip up. My brother-in-law lives in Bad Ax, up in the thumb. I would be coming up 75 going towards Flint. I'll be at the Classic, maybe I can talk to some of you about it. Thanks BDan
Brother Dan: It is in Marshall, Michigan which is right where I-94 and I-69 intersect. From Flint it is between 2 and 2-1/2 hours.
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Thanks, Matt, I'll talk to you at the classic BDan
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question for you guys...i know it's primative shoot, but are they strict with the kids bows? I know my 6yo son will want to shoot if we go but i'm not sure if i'll have my first bow done, let alone one for him...
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I seen plenty of glass kid bows walking around last year Drew. It would take some big kahohnas to bark about a kid carrying a glass bow, I wouldnt listen to it personally. Bring him along and enjoy the weekend.
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Cool! Yup all kind of people out there...i've witnessed some nasty remarks to people at other shoots, so i thought i'd check!
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Kids are exempt in my opinion. We should all be happy they have a bow in thier hands to start with. Adults carrying glass may have a different reaction!
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I second that. I'm most certain there would be nothing said about a kid with a glass bow. A compound might be stretchin it a bit tho...
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Yes the younger kids are exempt from the rule of no fiberglass . !
yes a compound would get you some hassles !
And if there is any nervousness in the child about using his glass bow then just ask around some one probably has a bow for them to use and lots of folks even have them ready and waiting to give away (that child may have their bow before you do), great bunch of folks at this event !!!!! I can't say enough about these folks or this event !!
This is as family friendly event as you will find !
We love all the kids !! the frogs and snakes may have other opinions but we don't ask them for their opinion !
Bring the youngens on !
Are we there yet !!
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Glass is OK with cider or shine?
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Well, now that you mention it OB, Glass would be just fine when you put it that way!
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Thanks for reminding me Mike. I need to slide over to dads and get a few more jugs of apple juice for the summer. See you soon teach!
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Keep that stuff away from me guys.....I'm allergic to it. :P ;)
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Best keep it in moderation , We do not want to spoil anybody's weekend with foolishness!
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I talked to Don tonight he said there is a far amount of talk among the Flintknappers of coming this year !
Should be a good crowd !
MLA Posted us on there events page !
Putting us in their mag. "Stick Talk" !
things are starting to roll !!!
Se ya soon !
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For those of you who might be interested: Marshall is the home of Dark Horse Brewery. A top notch mini-brewery. They have some national award winning beers. They have great food and a good brewery tour. Look them up online.
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Sorry if I missed it but what are the days of the event? Is it the 25 th
to the 27 th?
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24,25 & 26TH Paul. I will get there Friday after work. Cant wait!
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So we can show up fri morning?
My mistake, thedates are at the top of the page :o
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Sure can. I may end up pulling my boy from school and heading down earlier Friday. Its a gorgeous setting and worth any extra time spent.
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Is someone going to be there on Friday. I took the day off and will be heading down Friday morning (it's a short drive from Lansing).
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There will be people there Friday. My guess is there will be people setting up Thursday night.
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I got there thur eve last year...and I was not the 1st,2nd,3d,20th etc.. person there..but it soon was a crowd after I pulled up in the van with my family ;)
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If thurs eve is ok than I will leave straight from work downtown chicago and jump on the highway :)
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You'd be safe getting there Thursday. I usually also show up on Thursday.
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I should be there Tue eve or Wed morning !
Finishing up a few things and rest a second before the fun begins !
See ya there!
Getting some plans together for a Sat night BBQ now!
Will be taking up donations for the food on Fri. am !
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Can any one attend. Or how do you sign up? I would like to go real bad, have not rendevoused in along time. 8)
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Just show up- It's a great time !
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Might have to consider it. I went to the first couple in '80s and had a blast. Is there a knapping area or just bring your own tarp?
Tracy
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Bring your own Tracy, Ive never noticed any specific area. Its started to grow from what Ive been told. Im excited to be a part of that.
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What Pearl said about a tarp but there will be a knapping area which is usually by the practice targets. I am sure Mike Cook and Clay Wykes are going to be there knapping and Frank Stevens may be there selling rocks.
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Thanks Pearl Drum & JEB. I was thinking about which event it was I went to and not sure if this is the one. I do know for a fact it was in Marshall and there was a chain link around the entrance and a block building for concessions restrooms. Sucks getting old! I met guys like Paul Brunner, Comstock, Baker,Hamm and some others. It was definitely early 80's. Anyway, I want to try and make it up this year if time permits.
Tracy
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Back from the Classic!!
Good times
HTK
Everyone is welcome at Marshall!
Flint knappers should all ways have a tarp with them , but the plan is for me to bring my 10 X 20 Tent just for them to have a community spot to gather together , and we will try to light it ! I hope I don't forget the plan! Some times my brain overloads just cause I want to be there so bad !
14 days till I head out for Marshall ! WOOOHOOO !!
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Glad to see the rain didnt wash you away you ol worthless nut! See you in a few weeks friend.
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I'm going to try and be there early Wednesday Guy. Bob
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Good to hear that Bob!!
Man it is looking like we are gona be drained plum out with all the fun we are gona have!
Lots of mesg from new folks headed our way !
Guy
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Guy: I'll bring a string of lights that I use for my 10x20. Lights it up pretty well!
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Dang, I cant get simmered down and its unto another! Hopefully we have pristine weather the same as last year.
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Pappy could use some sunshine for sure !
All most seems to much to ask for !
I would so enjoy it if we get it !
See ya soon Pearl !
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Putting a list together of things to bring !
Any thing you want folks want me to be sure that I fit in ?
Only 8 days till I head out !
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I could be on easy street if I end up going alone. I will sleep right in the back of my truck and "camp" will be a breeze! I took Friday off, so I may end up getting there Thursday night, or early Friday morning. I have a solar shower now so I can get cleaned up better over extended stays, Im a stickler about be sweaty and nasty!
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Still in my game plan,depending on how my foot goes,had it lanced Last Thursday and on antibiotics for 10 days,then back to Doc. to see if all is good,feels better for now. :) :) Looking forward to it. :)
Pappy
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Pappy this is just what the doctor ordered. You will be totally relaxed up here. Sure hope to see you in a few days. Three times in one year, how lucky am I ?!?!
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;) ;D ;D ;D
Pappy
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Dang this ones sneaking up fast on me...I still don't have everything out of my toolbox n buckets from the classic....to busy catching up at home with honey dos and wood harvesting...by the time I'm all caught up till prob be time to leave...maybe I should just leave my stuff packed..lol :laugh: ;D
Pappy..Marshall is a pretty chill laid back good time with friends...it sure ain't the madhouse running around like a chicken with your head chopped off tennese classic ;)..pearlys prob right..just what the doc ordered ;)
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I am looking forward to not going on this site for a few days and hanging out with some you guys in person !
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Man that's like twice now I have to agree with Pearly !
The Marshall Primitive Archery Rendezvous is generally good medicine , it has helped me out a few times for sure !
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Well, I'm not an expert bowyer so I can't add much to the bow building part BUT:
1. I've made a small charcoal 'oven' that I use to straighten bamboo for arrows. I'm bringing that and will set it up on Saturday (sometime) for people to use (I'm also bringing some straightening tools).
2. I use Japanese stones to sharpen things and will bring them if anyone wants to learn on them.
If you've got stones that are dished and need to be flattened, I'm bringing my flattening kit but am low on 220 wet/dry Emory cloth.
3. I also have some pine pitch on a stick if people want to trade for it.
Thanks and see folks at Marshall.
Note for any beer drinkers: Marshall is the home of Dark Horse Brewery, one of the best micro-breweries in Michigan.
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It is almost time to go ! WooHoo!!
Folks I have been calling around and Talking to many that come ( yes there are still many of us Primitives that are not on the internet ) I am planing on putting to gather a meal for Sat. night ,if you are interested let me know !
The plan for now is to take up donations for the meat by Fri Eve the 26th and for those that will ,to bring a dish to pass !
I will have a meal ticket for all that help ,we will get in line first !
Then after the Meal we will do a drawing for the Raffle items !
See me Wed -sat if you have items to donate for the raffle !
Thanks to all that help !!
If all the talk means anything there will be several folks there this year that we have not seen for awhile and many new folks !
I am really getting hyped up !
I started packing and will leave from work Tue afternoon !!
Anyone else excited ?
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Well yeah! I'm excited! :o
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Im raring to go myself Guy! Plan on me donating something to the potluck, cash or food or help.
As of now Im a going alone. Thats not all bad because now I can sleep in my truck bed and not mess with a tent. Easy in - easy out! I have 5 Hill canes put together I want to test fire all weekend. Hippy gave them to me at the Classic.
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Guy, I know we'll have something for the pot-luck. What did you have in mind for the meat dish?
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I'll try to contribute something to the meal...were probably gonna bring marinade deer steaks,tenderloins,n back straps baby..mmmmm...and maybe something something for the raffle table...
Me and Blake(my 4 year old son) are still working on and chipping away at making his first real bow,n trying to have it finished before we leave so he can shoot it there ;)
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For the sat meal we are going to try to get some money together for pulled pork
We will talk it over Thursday and Friday !
Most of the old timers at Marshall don't want to bring food to share they would rather donate money . I thought we would give it a try . If it works out we will turn it into a full fledged hog roast next year !
If not we will go back to just sharing with each other in camp !
I am also open to a boil on Thursday eve. if others want to, I have my 30 gal turkey cooker packed and ready to roll !
In fact almost every thing is packed !
The yard at Wilder creek is mowed and most of the coarse is cleaned up !
Nearly ready to rumble !
Bring some broad heads we are going to blast some of the old 2D targets apart, with a 50-50 shoot for cash ! on the short coarse !
Are We there yet !!
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Just got a call from a flintknapper friend who wants to come down to Marshall and set up to sell some points and knives. He asked if there was a set up fee.
For those in the know: Is there any kind of fee for someone that wants to set up a table to sell arrowheads and flint knives?
If so, how much?
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Had the whole family out shooting n practicing last night getting ready.... :D
And we got Laurel(my one year old) shooting a bow for her first time...with a lil help from dad of course ;)...here's her first shot ever ;D
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JEB...I believe it dont cost a penny to setup a vendors table/tent
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I am going down to shoot. I am checking for another guy that is in the position that needs to know if there is a cost. He wants to try and make a few bucks.
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The cost is supposed to be $10.
We may wave that with a donation for the Raffle !
If he is just talking a few items on a trade blanket type thing Then just go for it !
If he has a lot talk it over with Mike or I .
We are easy so tell him just show up and have fun!
See you and him there !
Guy
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I am packed and ready to roll except the food items!
Hope the old truck can handle it !!
Chris I can't believe she is that big all ready!
Looking good!
Can't hardly stand the wait to see all the family !
I should roll out of Fort Wane In. before 4pm Tue.
so if there are ?"s get them on here before that or call Mike Damon!
See ya all there !!!!
Guy
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Weather looks great with for the weekend:
http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Marshall+MI+USMI0527:1:US
I look forward to seeing you all there!
-Dan
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Yes it does! I've been looking at the weather also.
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It appears to be almost perfect weather. Slightly cooler than it has been and a nice breeze. Im diggin' that! See you guys in a few days. Hopefully I have 5-6# of yummy turkey jerky done by then.
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could not ask for a better forecast
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I will be on my way in about 3hrs !!
See ya there !
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Ive got 48 hours myself Guy! I cleaned the truck bed out last night, its ready for sleeping.
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Man I can't wait !!
Sounds like we will have a good group of good folks coming in from all over !
Maybe we need a map like Pappy's !!
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!5 mins and I am outa here !
See ya all at Marshall or back here next week !!
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Drive safely you worhtless ol' nut!
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Stacked a row of firewood and other stuff in the back of the pick-up last nite. Have to do laundry - get some groceries and run over to the Wirwicki residence for a couple of things this Morning. A little final packing and Izzy and I will be "Cocked-locked and ready to ROCK Doc" ! See You soon - Bob. PS - might have to try to play the weather a bit. Hate settin' up in the rain :'( !
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You boys have a good time,I have a doctors app.tomorrow and 2 of my guys on Vacation Thursday and Friday so I can't get away from work till noon Friday,just to far for that short of a time. :-\ Really was looking forward to it this year,O well maybe next. :( :( Pearl surly you didn't jerky that whole Turkey ??? :o :-\ Tell everyone ha.See some of yall in August. :) Yep you need a map Guy,I love looking at it after the event to see where all the folks came from,pretty cool. :) :)
Pappy
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We'll miss having you, Mark. Definitely will see you in August.
I packed up last night. Have a few small things to add to the pile and am heading over to Marshall today to set up camp. Gotta return home on Thursday afternoon to pick up Miss Heather and the young'uns.
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Wished I could be there with you guys, but it is just not going to happen. Be looking forward to seeing lot's of pictures. Have fun everyone.
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Ok, Im leaving tomorrow morning and am planning on getting there around 2 ish. See you all soon!
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I'm leaving around 7:00am - have the "bean water" warm when I get there Matt ;D.
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Ill be down after work tonite. Probably 6 'ish. See you seen all!
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See yins guys this eve 8)
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Are there going to be osage bows for sale this weekend? My wife wants to come down and shoot with me but I don't have a lighter weight all wood bow for her to shoot. I would need one in the 30# range. Let me know what you have and a price via PM and thanks.
Jon
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Jon I have somehting for you when you get down there, look me up if I dont find you first. I also plan on bringing my 42 @ 27" bow, she is welcome to carry it around. It will be right in here range at her draw. Its not for sale, but she can shoot it all she wants. Bring some arrows as I have ONE that spines for the bow!
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Thanks for the offer Chris. I will run it by her. I will also bring the bow I had been working on. You osage guys might look at it and say it will be OK to continue to work on. I know nothing about building self bows. I have made two, bringing both of them because I figure they will break.lol.
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Great, Im anxious to check it out. See you soon.
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I'll throw a couple "loaners" in as well jeb if pearlys don't fit her...
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Thanks, Blackhawk and Pearl Drums. I am putting handle wrap on a HH bow that I am finishing up tonight. Maybe she can draw it. BUT, between the three of us it sounds like she will be able to shoot a round with me. Thanks
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Got home today. Thanks to everyone who attended and made this shoot so special! PASS IT ON!!!
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Bring on the pictures. So looking forward to seeing them.
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Got home yesterday, and had a blast. Made a little bendy bow, lost and broke a lot of arrows, and met a lot of great people. Plan on making it yearly to it for now on. Of coarse did not get the camera out until the last couple of hours and took a few pics shooting the coarse. Sorry not a good pics taker but this is what I got.
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A few more
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Cool pics Paul!
I never even got my camera out. I did the same thing last year. There is just something about Marshall that screams slow down, relax, take it easy and talk to my dear friends. Pics just never crossed my mind.
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I see a few familiar faces. Looks like great weather too. Wish I could have been there.
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High of 70 Pat. The nights got cool. I think it was 35-38 night. I was toasty in my bag, but getting out for coffee making was a tough proposition. Thats yew bowyer and DGF to Ryans left. To my right in the last pic is my chumba wumba buddy Marty (OLD TIMBER BOWS). I love him dearly! Bob (Chamookman) has the glasses and brimmed hat and thats Codys brother Landon with the red shirt on. Talk about a lights out shooter, I didnt want nothing to do with that young man on the course. And he has a gorilla grip when he shakes your hand, thats always a good sign!
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Thanks for putting names with faces Chris. I forgot to type them with the pics
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I am home , but so wiped out it may be a few days till I come to enough to be able to think !!
Soo proud to be a part of this family of all around good folks !
I better not give names right now or I will forget some, a huge thank you to all that were there, and all that helped out !!
Mike and I thank you all !!
I have to go unpack now so see ya after bit !
The worthless old nut from Ohio!
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I'm on the road heading home from visiting family,and just uploaded a bunch of pics...I'll post em after I get home from my PC....:D
What a blast....I think I had more fun this year(is that possible?)....the whole weekend is nothing but a big highlight...the friends,or should I say family to me ;)...the trading of materials...the making of bows...shooting shooting and more sshooting ;)....the AWESOME dinner on Saturday eve(thanks to all who donated either food,services,or money to make that happen :)....n one of my favorite moments was when pearly,Paul,and I went and shot the course with a bow we made Saturday that was still unsealed and unfinished...Cody came along too but he cheated and used an already sealed finished bow..lol...but we shot our bows in by walking the course n I carried a scraper n sandpaper in my back pocket in case I needed to adjust my tiller...but none of us had too....Paul had a rawhide string on his he made n halfway thru his string broke n he had to borrow one of our bows to finish shooting the course...lol....good times....good times :D
A slew of pics to come soon from me...
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Yup, that was fun shooting all three of our new bows at once. Ol' dead eye Paul was knocking em' dead even while switching bows every target. Of course the selection of bows he had to choose from didnt hurt anything. It was a dream weekend for any archer/bowyer/knapper or relaxer.
I had the pleasure of eating chef Pauls fine cuisine all weekend. It was a real treat camping next to him and meeting him. Both of our dads cut meat so we had lots of similar stories to chuckle about, and of course we both have our finicky meatcutters sons taste buds! The meal Saturday night was YUM-FRICKIN'-EEE! Thanks to all the chefs, doanters and set up folks......even that ol' worthless nut from O-H-I-O.
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marty and chris(and me) working on some wood,and my wife cooking some dogs :D
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paul working some yeller :)
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chris straddling his own wood >:D
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my baby girl playing with my clamps n tools while I work on a mulberry stave :)
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uncle marty and "his" baby girl...lol :laugh: if she ever goes missing I know where to find her :laugh:
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garys first up :)
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next up is cody :)
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matts boy Dylan :)
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codys lil brother landon ...n he shot better than his big brother ;)
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matt nock hunting for garys arrow...lol :laugh:
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sunday morning we went out as a family minus one who was so exhausted from running around the previous days,and decided to rather sleep in...the kids have so much fun together there ;D first photo is of my youngest son with his arrow in flight ;)
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my oldest daughter pointing to her arrow...she was so proud of that shot(and so was dad,n he put it in the 12 ring ;D...)... ;D
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my lil buddy boy drawing back to shoot with me n my two daughters looking on :D
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my wife drawing back to shoot.. ;)
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me shooting with my baby girl on my back ;D ;D ;D ;D
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and one last picture of a family shot after shooting a round.....(minus our oldest son who was still sleeping when we got back...lol).... :laugh: ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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wished I took more pics...sorry guys :-[ :'( ::) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Had a real nice time. It was nice meeting you all and felt good to scrape on some wood.
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Nice pics Chris, that little one of yours gave me my baby fix while I was away from mine.
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Great pictures,looks like a great time,sorry I missed out. :( From what I heard you couldn't have ask for better weather. :)
Pappy
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Nice pics, Hawkster! We sure enjoy camping with your family. And Wee-wicki had plenty of friends to play with on his toy blanket.
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Nice pics Chris !
Sure wish I was smart enough to post pics , every time I try it does something different and I never do get them to here !
Oh well long as everyone had a good time !
I am a happy camper !
Guy
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So glad I was able to make it out this year. Always a pleasure seeing friends and meeting new ones. Can't wait to see it pick up even more next year! :)
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Where are the pics of the poplar bow !
Maybe they are up and I have not had time to look yet !
Glad you came and tickled to see that bow work so well !
I will have to add that to my list of things to do !
Guy
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great event...we couldn't stay long enough! We really enjoyed it as a family, we'll be there next year and camping for sure!
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Glad to hear you liked it !
Hope to see you next year !
Guy
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OK Folks, just thought I'd pop in here on this thread and say what a blast the gathering looked like from the pics. I had one of those "ah ha" moments today as I drove past the road for the meet and realized it was LAST weekend and that I had missed the entire event and a chance to see all the folks I know...can't begin to tell you how disappointed and frustrated I am with myself (since I live a whopping 5 miles from there) Oh well, live and learn (to put in on my calendar next time) :'(
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Was wondering what happened to you !
See ya Next year maybe >:D
Take care
Guy
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OK Folks, just thought I'd pop in here on this thread and say what a blast the gathering looked like from the pics. I had one of those "ah ha" moments today as I drove past the road for the meet and realized it was LAST weekend and that I had missed the entire event and a chance to see all the folks I know...can't begin to tell you how disappointed and frustrated I am with myself (since I live a whopping 5 miles from there) Oh well, live and learn (to put in on my calendar next time) :'(
Look what the cat dragged in.....a slippery snake >:D ....too bad ya missed a good one 8)
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Well, I'm make next year's for sure...already in my google calendar. Just spaced out and forgot about the whole thing...my wife was laughing at me that I forgot and was giving me a hard time last night, some comment about it stinks getting old ::)
Anyway, glad you all have a great time.
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Missed you there, Lee. Was wondering about you! See you next year for sure.
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Thanks Matt...missed seeing you all as well. I am still kicking myself every time I think about but water under the bridge at this point I guess.
Cheers!