Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: wildman on May 07, 2014, 11:43:53 pm
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A lot has been said about The Classic, this is my thought of the day or my 2 bits. I cannot describe the great vibe and energy coming from everyone and everything going on there. I mean where else in the world can you leave $1000s of gear laying about,see children packing and using weaponry, all sorts of bearded,long haired tattooed rabble (myself included), great friendship over breaking rock,stiff drinks,and wood shavings, while having meaningful conversations with some of the most interesting/talented folks you will ever meet and not have a worry in the world ??????? I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!
WILDMAN
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Little kids running around and everyone keeping an eye out for their safety. Folks wandering up to pet your dog. Strangers talking smack about your shooting with a grin and a twinkle in their eye. People you have never laid eyes on before in your life, giving you a bearhug or a bowstave.
Yeah, there is a vibe there alright.
I am online tonite for the first time in over a week, since I left for the Classic, in fact. I am reading posts about the Classic and writing posts about the Classic. And there is a wistful feeling in the air, joy over the memories, sadness because I didn't get to speak at length with a lot of people I wanted to spend time with, and deep regret that I didn't even meet some of the people that I knew were there.
I am blessed to have gotten to go two years in a row. God has been more than good to me all my life, he has met all my needs. And it seems lately that He is meeting all my desires as well.
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It was an amazing experience and the people made it that way. It is what "community" should feel like. You know, it is always sort of a sad feeling to strike camp and take your tent down, no matter where you are camping, but this time it really hurt. It is a shame to have to leave such a great place, but I have something to look forward to till next year.
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My first trip to Twin Oaks, about 7 years ago, made me feel like I was coming home. I was greeted like a long lost brother and I've been drawn back each year since by that "vibe".
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this was my first classic..one thought struck me hard....everyone has a time and place that they wish was life...and didnt really want to end..kinda sappy i know...this was my time and place...everything about it has left a mark on me somewhere (even the ticks...just two thank goodness..lol) i will definately be back!! O:)
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Definitely one of my favorite events ever and I've been to a lot over the years. Nothin quite like it. TENNESSEE!!! dp
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So many students I teach hear about "the vibe" and want to go there someday, so badly. It really strikes me for some of the boys who have no father around and want so badly a positive male figure in their life. Begging me to take them...
The students want so badly to experience something in their life where they can trust the people around them and see the natural beauty of a place like Twin Oaks. Many of my students have never left South Florida.
Evidence to me that people really are good inside. Gives me hope for all of us.
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At the risk of making all this go "touchy feelie", events like this are how we men nurture each other.
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At the risk of making all this go "touchy feelie", events like this are how we men nurture each other.
Not to exclude women, of course, but JW that does raise a lot of interesting social questions, doesn't it? I'm not going to dive too deep here, just enjoy what we've got. Have a great day! :)
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Id liken it to the ole "leading a horse to water" adage. We can tell you a million times over what its like at pappy's, but you wont buy it until you go and see for yourself. It physically hurt me not going this year, knowing full well what I was missing. Need me some of that classic crack man!
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Yeah, "The Vibe" sums it up... that buzz of rock breakin' and bow makin' .
Whole families with primitive bows :laugh:... in the UK the kids would have compounds (spits on floor).
Great place, I haven't come down yet... it's rained all day here so I've been writing up my exploits on the blog and for my collaboration with JW hopefully to make it into PA.
Del
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Id liken it to the ole "leading a horse to water" adage. We can tell you a million times over what its like at pappy's, but you wont buy it until you go and see for yourself. It physically hurt me not going this year, knowing full well what I was missing. Need me some of that classic crack man!
Don't have to tell me how it feels to not be able to go to Pappy's
Gut wrenching ain't it
but Pearly we have Marshall some of these poor folks have nothing
It does make a fellow sick to miss out on going to Pappy's
But after 20 yrs at Marshall it would most likely be the end of me if I could not get to it
Pappy's place , Marshall and the folks on this forum they all make a big difference in my life
and that is way more than just a Vibe
Thanks to you all
Guy
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AND!! this is why i started the Yegua bow bust!! hoping it catches on...cause the classic is a loooong way to go for a Texan...but...itll never replace pappy and his team!!
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Pearlie summed it up, Missed ya, man, hopefully see you next year.
Can somebody post up a link to Del's Blog? Save me from hunting for it. :)
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http://bowyersdiary.blogspot.co.nz/
Hopefully the .co.nz on the end doesn't screw it up for you guys, it seems to just detect where I'm from :P
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Some guys just can put it into words better than others......................
But believe me I understand what you all are saying.................more than you know.
Thnax
DBar
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HAHAHA, I made it on Del's bloody Blog!! thanks for the shout out Del! That made my night!! dp
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your almost like Waldo, Derik
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but...gnomier!!! ;D
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http://bowyersdiary.blogspot.co.nz/
Hopefully the .co.nz on the end doesn't screw it up for you guys, it seems to just detect where I'm from :P
Seems to work.
For the record a search for Bowyers Diary should find it.
Del
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Nice blog Del!!
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wildman and 4dog, you all are crackin me up. ;D ;D Great way to start a Friday!! Have a gooder, dp
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If someone has a photo of bowtarist out shooting the course while wearing that unique hat of his, could you please start a thread and post the photo? You could title it "Gnome on the Range".
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If someone has a photo of bowtarist out shooting the course while wearing that unique hat of his, could you please start a thread and post the photo? You could title it "Gnome on the Range".
HA!!!! Derrick shooting a bow at the classic.... Good luck finding that pic >:D :laugh: ...I've neever seen it in person or photo :P :-X 8) ....love ya derrick ;D
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Saturday afternoon one of my old high school students road his motorcycle down from Bloomington and we shot the first 20 targets until it got too dark. I know some of you all saw him come in, I think it was the only bike there. He left a bit later and went to party w/ younger friends in Nashville. He took some pics and I just texted him to email them to me. There was no one else on the range at that time.
Dangit 4dog I'm afraid you may have started something I'm gonna have to live with. Gnome what I mean? ;D
I'll post a disapproval to you all's accusations that I didn't shoot. 2012 I shot the practice course with Clint then put an ishi stick into my hand and couldn't shoot w/o it bleeding, 2013 I shot the course with Josh on Sunday and shot pretty good all in all. This year I shot course A late evening on Saturday. It's been one or the other, either I'm in the pit or, this year in the bow shop. Evenings I tend to be in the PBR and crick water. ;D Have a gooder, dp
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Jus messin with ya derrick...I'm barely any better than you in that category....how bout next year you and I,(and anyone else that wants to go) shoot a course instead of shooting the $#@# around the shop area all day n night long :laugh:
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Jus messin with ya derrick...I'm barely any better than you in that category....how bout next year you and I,(and anyone else that wants to go) shoot a course instead of shooting the $#@# around the shop area all day n night long :laugh:
It's a deal Chris!! And...let's try to do it early so we, or at least I, don't have a three day hang over going when we do. :o
;) dp
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I might have to have a cup a tea and join that party. ;D
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Im in to, now we have a foursome ;) ............... Ain't nothing holding me back next year!
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Sounds like a plan to me....but which one of us will remember a year from now? ??? I know it won't be my dusty brain ::)
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Count me in on that group as well. I've seen Derik shoot before. You guys aren't missing much ;D
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Count me in, although I feel compelled to make a Lord of the Rings bow. I mean how often do you get the chance to shoot with a gnome and a cyclops :laugh:Nothing but love Parnell !
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I've shoot with Derik too any chance I can get in on this >:D
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Only if you make it to the Classic Ozzy
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All ready put in for first weekend in May off next year.
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derick..i know you have at least one bow...lol...we can bring a ladder for you to shoot it...ill be in tgis getting very large group!!!... 1 hr per target..and from what it sounds like..thats just bowtarist tryin to score!!!
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All ready put in for first weekend in May off next year.
Ozzy, Put in for the entire week ;)
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Half the week is all I'll be able to get. :(
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That's better than nothing
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I'm game. Seven years ago was my first Classic and had bow in hand as I walked by the pit where Leapingbare was knapping and the spell was cast. This was the first Classic that I actually broke the spell long enough to shoot and had a blast! Especially Saturday with GregS, Daniel and Clint taking nontypical shots >:D
Tracy
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I'm game. Seven years ago was my first Classic and had bow in hand as I walked by the pit where Leapingbare was knapping and the spell was cast. This was the first Classic that I actually broke the spell long enough to shoot and had a blast! Especially Saturday with GregS, Daniel and Clint taking nontypical shots >:D
Tracy
Ahhhh. The spell of talent, Tracy! Not mine, of course.
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Count me in, although I feel compelled to make a Lord of the Rings bow. I mean how often do you get the chance to shoot with a gnome and a cyclops :laugh:Nothing but love Parnell !
Finally, someone is talking smack about me online!
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Id liken it to the ole "leading a horse to water" adage. We can tell you a million times over what its like at pappy's, but you wont buy it until you go and see for yourself. It physically hurt me not going this year, knowing full well what I was missing. Need me some of that classic crack man!
Sent you that Grape stave, Chris. Don't put it in a pipe, just roll her on the wide side.