Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Pat B on January 24, 2015, 11:34:33 am
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In less than 100 days(couldn't wait for Bear)the Tennessee Classic will officially begin. Before we all know it we will be packing up our vehicles and getting ready for the drive, some quite long, some not so long. In the next 100 days we still have plenty of time to make or find something to add to the raffle table.
After seeing all the work that Pappy and the Twin Oaks guys do to make this the best traditional archery shoot in the US, making sure we are all comfortable and most of our needs are taken care of, making sure we all have a great experience I think it is only right that we give a little back to them. Over the last 8 years or so that I've been going to the Classic I've seen Pappy and the Twin Oaks gang do whatever they have to to make this an experience we will not soon forget, an experience we will want to enjoy for years to come.
Lets all take a little of our allotted bow building time and make or come up with something to go on the raffle table at the Classic. Most, if not all of the monies collected from the raffles goes back to the Twin Oaks Club to help with the cost of the Classic. Just think how much just the many port-a -Johns cost to rent, the hot shower, how about all the 3D targets, gravel for the roads and not the mention the hundreds or possible thousands of man hours that goes into the making of the Tenn Classic...and you can enjoy it all for just the $20 sign up fee. Where else can you get sooooo much for soooo little. Where can you, and your family get such an inexpensive vacation and with some of your best friends from all over the US and other parts of the world.
In a few minutes I'll be heading down to my basement workshop to start the second part of this years donation for the Classic. You probably remember the little sinew backed osage bow, "Gidget" I made last fall, from a stave given to me by Gun Doc at last years Classic. Well to add to that I'm also going to make a coyote plains style quiver and hopefully a set of hill cane or sourwood arrows to go along with it. I'm trying to top my last year donation. That was a hickory backed lemonwood ALB style bow, side quiver and 3 old Bear arrows that Pearlie sent to me. That set yielded $700 for Twin Oaks at the raffle table and I am very proud of that. I want this years offering to make more for these great guys and their great shoot.
I'll post pics as I progress with this years offering and hope you will do the same. Post them here in this post. It doesn't have to big or expensive or even hand/homemade but it should be something that folks will bid on. So, this is my challenge to all of you that are going to the Classic this year. Even if you aren't going but want to contribute, this is the easiest way to go. Lets all show Pappy and the Twin Oaks gang just how much we appreciate them, all the work they do and the Tennessee Classic. 8)
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Thanks for the reminder Pat! At the moment all my stuff is in storage but I will do my best to whip somethin up.... Brian
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Thanks for the reminder Pat! At the moment all my stuff is in storage but I will do my best to whip somethin up.... Brian
Does that mean you are going to make it this year?
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Yeah, Brian. I do hope you guys can make the Classic.
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I'm all over it Pat, I have one thing ready and will start on another soon.
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I may not make it this year, but I think I can find a way to "sweeten" the pot!
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J.W. , your going to miss painting the Neolithic Mystery Machine of Tim's ;D
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:'(
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I have been working on some things this winter for donations. So far I have a couple of tooled gun slings, a couple of canteens, a quiver and some other things in the works. Am not sure I will be able to make it again this year, but if I do I have lots of things to bring. Joe
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Joe; I hope you can make it, missed you last year.
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Joe; I hope you can make it, missed you last year.
X2
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hey i dont want to derail this thread :-X but i'm having trouble finding more info about the classic :-[
i heard(read) the the $20 fee, is this paid at the gate or before hand to someone involved with the classic?
is there camping space available down there? i cant afford a hotel but i will sleep in a hammock with a tarp over my head so long as i can find a way to get there >:D every thing i have read about it sounds like a great time and i really want to get down there if i can :D
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Check out Pappy's post on this thread.
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,50213.0.html
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great thanks! osage outlaw that was exactly what i needed ;D cept now i feel a fool for not seeing it sooner :-[ ::)
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I wont know if I can make it till we get closer to time..but i am gonna try to donate something one way or the other.... Brian
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dylanholderman you can also check out [twinoaksbowhunters@wordpress.com] to see more of what you are getting yourself into. ??? :-\ Pat B yall are to good to us, very much appreciated the kind words and the gifts you are all like family to me and I hope you know how much I mean that. :) Joe /JW/ Brian I sure hope it works out for yall this year, you will all be really missed if you can't come. ;) :) :)
Pappy
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You know me and ill prob be laying something down. I'm thinking of putting this one down lord willing I'm there...
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php?topic=47763.0
The stave was gifted to me from osage outlaw from the monster tree at last years classic where I made a bow from it. I hate to let it go as its a sweety,and the second bow I've made from the monster(the first was given away as well,n I want to keep a monster tree bow for myself)...BUT I feel wrong about keeping it and feel like I need to pass it on as Clint passed it on to me. Uggggh..hate to let her go. :'(
Also the northern community bow project a bunch of us have worked on should be on the raffle table as well. :) Should be sweet when finished up,and hope it catches pappy a fair amount. ;) I know I'm bidding on it ;)
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,47838.0.html
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All I can say is WOW. I mean WOWWWWW. :-[ You can bet I will be bidding on all the above, the bad part is I really want to win but I don't want to win, seems all mixed up and it is. ;) :)
Pappy
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Pappy, I don't think we could do enough to repay for what you guys do for us with the Classic and all year long. What I'm suggesting isn't a drop in a bucket. I only wish I could do more so I'm asking everyone who can to contribute. ;) 8)
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With all that has happened in the past month I am pretty sure I won't make it. But I will get on gathering some stuff to send Pappys way. Anything to help him continue to do what he does is worth it!
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Pappy, I don't think we could do enough to repay for what you guys do for us with the Classic and all year long. What I'm suggesting isn't a drop in a bucket. I only wish I could do more so I'm asking everyone who can to contribute. ;) 8)
Mr Brennan said a mouthful and I can only echo what he has said. Whether I attend or not is immaterial, I owe your club and specifically you, Pappy, for what the value I have received the last two years. I consider it an honor to support an organization and an event that I personally believe in wholeheartedly!
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What does everyone think about some bumper stickers that say Tennessee Classic 2015?
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What kind of stuff are y'all wanting for the donations? I might be able to make a few arrows and pretty 'em up and mount them up on a cool display?
J.W. , your going to miss painting the Neolithic Mystery Machine of Tim's ;D
Lol, I hope it makes it up >:D
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Tim, anything that you think someone would buy a raffle ticket for. A signed "Primitive Tim" arrow would probably do it. 8)
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Tim, anything that you think someone would buy a raffle ticket for. A signed "Primitive Tim" arrow would probably do it. 8)
I'd send cash down to buy tickets on that....if I could think of anyone that I'd trust to not claim the prize as their own if my ticket was drawn! >:D
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You know me and ill prob be laying something down. I'm thinking of putting this one down lord willing I'm there...
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php?topic=47763.0
The stave was gifted to me from osage outlaw from the monster tree at last years classic where I made a bow from it. I hate to let it go as its a sweety,and the second bow I've made from the monster(the first was given away as well,n I want to keep a monster tree bow for myself)...BUT I feel wrong about keeping it and feel like I need to pass it on as Clint passed it on to me. Uggggh..hate to let her go. :'(
Also the northern community bow project a bunch of us have worked on should be on the raffle table as well. :) Should be sweet when finished up,and hope it catches pappy a fair amount. ;) I know I'm bidding on it ;)
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,47838.0.html
BH, I'll be buying some tickets for that bow. I want that piece of osage back ;D
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Thanks for the reminder Pat
I best get to work
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Tim, anything that you think someone would buy a raffle ticket for. A signed "Primitive Tim" arrow would probably do it. 8)
I'd send cash down to buy tickets on that....if I could think of anyone that I'd trust to not claim the prize as their own if my ticket was drawn! >:D
Umm, I'm only buyin tickets for myself this year... Just sayin. 8)
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Dang Scott. I was going to hand you my tickets and let you drop them in the jar. You seem to have the good mojo going.
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Here is a little tease... ;D
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/coyotequiverTennesseeClassic2015002_zpseca68604.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/PatBNC/media/coyotequiverTennesseeClassic2015002_zpseca68604.jpg.html)
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Oh my goodness!
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Oh $#!% Pat. You aren't playing around. Wow.
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Thats a beautiful set Pat, gonna be a lot of us wanting to win that. :)
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Thanks guys. I still have to add some finishing touches to the quiver and make a set of arrows. The bow is "Gidget", sinew backed osage; "Island Girl's" little sister. I have to do a little tiller adjustment for her too.
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Looks like I'll be buying a lot of tickets this year. Nice work Pat.
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WOW Pat!
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Beautiful quiver Pat, but i expect nothing less from the bearded wonder
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WOW, beautiful. :)
Pappy
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Might want to get a five gallon bucket to hold tickets for that get-up. Pat, my lord son, that is some kinda nice! How bout I just make a little drive to NC and everyone just forget that they saw that? :P :o >:D
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Well northern community bow builders, the bar has just been raise!
That set is just gorgeous! :o :)
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Pat your are the man! :o Joe
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Thanks everyone. I posted this here so the rest of you yahoos will step up and make something cool to go on the raffle table at the Classic. Lets see what y'all have come up with. ;)
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Wow, Pat! You been hiding that under your beard all this time???
Forget the 5 gallon bucket for the tickets, you may need a dumpster!
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Very nice Pat, I am getting excited already !!!
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Joe York asked me to post these pics of items he's sending to Twin Oaks for the raffle table. All but the "Pappy" gun sling goes on the table.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/cid_image001_jpg01D04E902_zpsc9df261c.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/PatBNC/media/cid_image001_jpg01D04E902_zpsc9df261c.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/cid_image001_jpg01D04E912_zps143189eb.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/PatBNC/media/cid_image001_jpg01D04E912_zps143189eb.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/cid_image001_jpg01D04E91_zps99acf053.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/PatBNC/media/cid_image001_jpg01D04E91_zps99acf053.jpg.html)
only the arrow in this pic goes...
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/cid_image001_jpg01D04E90_zpsba0d5c2c.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/PatBNC/media/cid_image001_jpg01D04E90_zpsba0d5c2c.jpg.html)
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I did a trial run with my sisters camper this weekend to the Rocks Pond shoot here in SC. Things went well and I am starting to seriously consider the trip to Twin Oaks. That set my push me over the edge Pat.
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Amazing gear, Joe York!
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Dang guys, amazing work. Yall are making me tear up here, going to have to stop looking. :) Thanks so much. :)
Pappy
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Pat: The arrow in the picture is the one you gave me on my first visit to the Classic and is a treasure for me. It reminds me of the generosity and the kindness of the people you meet at the Farm! I have it displayed so that I am always reminded of the talent and great people you meet there. Its 9 below again today so only plan to do the chores and get some fire wood in! My wood pile is starting to look like Burn Up Chuck has been in the shed! Joe
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I didn't recognize it Joe. :-[ I think that's the only arrow I ever made with a fore shaft.
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Joe, your leather work is incredible! I had high hopes of trading you for one of those leather slings, now I will have to take my chances with the rest of the crew. :'( ;D
Happy chorin!
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Scott: Could be we might work up a trade for a sling. You will have to give me some instructions as to what you want, measurements, colors, etc. along with some patience as they take some time to build! This time of year there is no knapping or working in the shop so I need to work on things in my Hell Room! Joe
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Pat the set your giving is awesome and the fella doing the leather work is a master craftsman for sure. Not sure yet if I will be able to make it. Only two things stopping me, time and money. Not sure if I will have the time and if I do I may not have the money. I will have to wait until I see what the spring storm clouds bring. I'm in roofing and if I'm knee deep in a hail storm then I won't be able to brake away due to time. Gotta make hay while the sun is shinning if you know what I mean.
I been wanting to go for several years now and its probabley about time I do it. Jon W said he wants to go to so we'll see what happens.
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Pat, you've certainly set the high end of the bar. I better get to work. Won't be able to top them, for sure.
Joe, Nice... Just plain nice.
Looking forward to seeing ya'll!
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I'll bet you are ready to see the ground at this point Matt. ;D
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Joe, I'll be in contact.
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Pat
& MWirwicki : Pat thanks for bailing me out on the pictures! Am going to try to find a buffalo skull to send back for the Station and thinking you fellows will make sure it gets decorated and painted. Finally saw four big bull elk this morning from the porch and they were still packing horns which if really great news. Joe
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The quiver is done. I've added a bow case and a knapped knife(from Hickory Bill)with deer leg bone handle. All I have to do now is build the arrows. I partially straightened 6 hill cane shafts and will make the arrows soon.
Here is the set so far...
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/coyote%20quiver%20Tennessee%20Classic%202015%20001_zpsyeskqsx3.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/PatBNC/media/coyote%20quiver%20Tennessee%20Classic%202015%20001_zpsyeskqsx3.jpg.html)
...the knife and sheath...
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/coyote%20quiver%20Tennessee%20Classic%202015%20002_zpszvamebjv.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/PatBNC/media/coyote%20quiver%20Tennessee%20Classic%202015%20002_zpszvamebjv.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/coyote%20quiver%20Tennessee%20Classic%202015%20005_zps78qlhc1y.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/PatBNC/media/coyote%20quiver%20Tennessee%20Classic%202015%20005_zps78qlhc1y.jpg.html)
...and the removal pouch...
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/coyote%20quiver%20Tennessee%20Classic%202015%20003_zpsloz6nfxf.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/PatBNC/media/coyote%20quiver%20Tennessee%20Classic%202015%20003_zpsloz6nfxf.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/coyote%20quiver%20Tennessee%20Classic%202015%20004_zpsysqtvtvb.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/PatBNC/media/coyote%20quiver%20Tennessee%20Classic%202015%20004_zpsysqtvtvb.jpg.html)
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Joe; There are going to be some lucky people. You are talented, Sir.
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That is awesome Pat. :) James said he had something special for the table also. :) I know it looks bad if I win anything >:D >:D but still going to try. ;) :)
Pappy
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WOW Pat, you are a great craftsman.
That is beautiful.
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Knowing James, I'll bet he brings something really special. 8)
OK guys, I started this tread to encourage others to step it up with donations for the Tennessee Classic raffle table. Post your pics here so we all can budget our funds before we have to drop those tickets in the cans. ;)
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Can tell ya right now, I'm gonna need more raffle money! :-\ ;D
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I finished the arrows for the set yesterday. I'll post pics of the complete set this weekend.
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The set is completed. Here are a few pics...
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/coyote%20quiver%20Tennessee%20Classic%202015%20001_zps1y4pp9vh.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/PatBNC/media/coyote%20quiver%20Tennessee%20Classic%202015%20001_zps1y4pp9vh.jpg.html)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/coyote%20quiver%20Tennessee%20Classic%202015%20002_zpsf04xukhm.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/PatBNC/media/coyote%20quiver%20Tennessee%20Classic%202015%20002_zpsf04xukhm.jpg.html)
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Pat: That is a fantastic set! :o Am going to have to figure out a way to put some money in the ticket can for a chance to win this wonderful donation you have made! Joe
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Thanks Joe. Cipriano sent money last year to someone to buy tickets and won the bow I donated so give it a try. ;)
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Nicely done Sir - Outstanding ! Bob
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Looks deadly and very cool to me. :) They have always told me it don't matter how good you shoot as long as you are looking good doing it, that set up should do the trick because you would sure be looking good with that rig on. Very Nice Pat. ;) :)
Pappy
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Thanks Bob and Pappy. Lets hope it brings a bundle to Twin Oaks. ;)
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I can assure you of that Pat, heck it's will cost me a bundle. This is one time if I win I'm keeping. >:D ;) :)
Pappy
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Okay Pat, Here's my contribution to the raffle table. Just finished dressing the pair up. Inside and outside split from a snakey stave.
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(http://rabbittalk.com/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif) Wow! I think this is shaping up to be the best raffle table ever
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Well played Matt. 8) I'm gonna have to hold off on eating that week so I can buy a bunch of raffle tickets for these beauties and a few other things.
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Grown men will look like kids at christmas drooling over the items at this years raffle, amazing work by everyone so far. I'll putting tickets in the buckets for everything I've seen and hoping to go home with
any one of those fine items. :)
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And I'm throwing down one of my walking sticks with a RR Spike, tomahawk head .
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Grown men will look like kids at christmas drooling over the items at this years raffle, amazing work by everyone so far. I'll putting tickets in the buckets for everything I've seen and hoping to go home with
any one of those fine items. :)
well said!!
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WOW , I guess I need to go back to the bank, my stash ant going to get it done. :-[
Pappy
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Here's another pine needle basket, hope it'll help bring in a couple bucks
Roger
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That basket is sweet, I'll have to get a fistful of dollars in the bucket for that one.
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Love that Roger, it did last year. :)
Pappy
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Very cool, Roger.
Don't forget your "I'm not Pat B" t shirt. ;)
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Nice Roger! Gonna have a few bucks into that one fur sure!
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Wow! You guys are putting up some incredible stuff for the table! Makes me plum ashamed of my paltry offering http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,52221.0.html. If I sent some cash with it to Pappy, would anybody be willing to fill out some tickets for me? Pretty please with sugar on top? If not Pappy can just throw it in the kitty. Josh
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You bet Josh, I will let Miss Joanie take care of that, for some reason :-\ she really like you and
was very disappointed when I told her you wasn't coming this year. :( Wished it had worked out, the bow in beautiful. :) Many thanks, dang more money, this Classic is breaking me. ;) :) :)
Pappy
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Talked to Bonepile this afternoon, looks like the big guy isn't gonna make it. His Mother in law has taken a turn for the worse and he wants to stay with the wife. He said if Parnel will stop on the way up the basket will still be going.
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Well...I can assure you and Miss Joanie that no one is more disappointed than I. I was hoping someone else would fill out the tickets for me as I can only imagine how busy the both of you are and I would not wish to be a burden. I do appreciate it though. If it's going to be any trouble, I would prefer the money just be considered a donation. Josh
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I'm getting there a week early, I'll do it for you, Josh if Miss Joanie is busy.
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I really appreciate that Eddie! Thanks a million! Josh
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No problem Josh, Miss Nancy will handle it, she is so excited that it's time again ,she helps every year with the raffle so her and Miss Joanie has already discussed it last night, Nancy is getting the can's and signs ready to go. :) Dang Eddie that stinks about Roger but I sure understand got to take care of the family, always enjoy his smile and sense of humor, I will miss him for sure. :)
Pappy
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It had to be a last minute decision for me, but I can't make it this year Pappy. I bummed, I was looking forward to seeing everybody again .
I sent a box call down for your raffles, Davey's got it for ya. Hope you all have a great time, I know ya will.
Can't wait to see the pics!
Kevin
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Too bad, Kevin. We'll try to have fun without you. :-\
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Talked to Bonepile this afternoon, looks like the big guy isn't gonna make it. His Mother in law has taken a turn for the worse and he wants to stay with the wife. He said if Parnel will stop on the way up the basket will still be going.
Got it. I'm sure we can swing in and grab that basket. I'll get in touch with Roger later. That stinks...
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I'm sure y'all will have fun without me this year...sorry...ain't making it :'(
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I'm sure y'all will have fun without me this year...sorry...ain't making it :'(
What?! :o Serious?
We are without both good and bad Chris? We'll have no balance to our force powers. I sense a disturbance...
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No good or bad chris, but you'll have the outlaw and his redneck gypsy wagon
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No good or bad chris, but you'll have the outlaw and his redneck gypsy wagon
Now that there made me laugh!!! Thanks i needed that
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I have a neck knife to put in.
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Well Mikey cant come after all. He has to coach baseball for his son. Couldnt get the games rescheduled. Guess Im flying solo. So Im gonna leave wed morning instead of thursday, try and get there before dark.
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Glad you are able to make it this year. I'll probably be in the bow shop when you roll in. Stop and say hi.
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Will do Clint