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Title: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Manager on October 22, 2009, 11:27:34 am: Hey All,
It is amazing that it is this time of year again! Wow time flies by fast. Shocked :o

If you want in please email her the following information by NOVEMBER 15th (She will be drawing the names the following Monday Morning):

Sarah@primitivearcher.com (she prefers emails to p.m.s)

1. Your name
2. Your message board name
3. age if you are younger than 21
4. mailing address
5. Right Handed/Left Handed and poundage (this does NOT mean you will receive a bow)
6. and any other information you think will be handy to the person who has drawn your name.

On the NOVEMBER 16th, you will be given the name of the person you are making a gift for and she will contact you with their information.

Make sure that your gift is mailed by January 1st 2010. A deadline is good for everyone. Many will NOT receive their gift by Christmas date because many will be using that time off to make their gifts. SO DON'T WORRY. ;D

Also once you have received your gift, you will need to email Sarah that you received it and what it was for her record keeping.

Posting pictures makes it so much fun so please do so... :)

Most of all have fun and enjoy the act of creating and giving!! :D O:)

THis is really a blast!

We hope that you all will participate in any way that you can. And that you please don't stalk your postman or post woman too much in the December and January months. >:D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Manager on October 22, 2009, 11:31:42 am: Here is the list so far, if you want to participate and dont see your name...PLEASE EMAIL ME !!!!! sarah@primitivearcher.com

Catfishon
Keenan
Skyarrow
Uwe
Jesse
Mechslasher
Okie1
Cromm
jeffutley57
Timo
Sawfiler
El Destructo
Woodstick
Stringstretcher
PatB
Dano
Nugget
Boo
Hillbilly
Kegan
Kyle
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Keenan on October 22, 2009, 06:02:08 pm: Last year we had several that missed out on this great fun and excitement. We saw some incredible talent and amazing gifts given, and most of all we saw people going all out to bless the person that they had drawn. I know that for me it was really a kick planning and trying to think of what that person would enjoy. My first gift idea didn't work out but the back up plan did. Don't worry that your skills aren't all this or that. Just sign up and have some fun. Keenan
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: woodstick on October 22, 2009, 11:59:22 pm: this is my first time and iam really looking forward to it. the best thing is not knowing what you will get. a real surprize.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: kyleM on October 25, 2009, 11:12:09 pm: Hrmm i wouldnt consider this the "3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised"

Not to be disrespectful or anything, but the topic should be changed to the 1st Annual Xmas Trade. You are not the starter of the Xmas Trade, and i find it not fair at all, for you to take what my dad started and turn it into your own thing. Ban me if you must, but i am voicing my opinion, and i could really care less anymore.. this community is quite sad, if you're gonna allow someone to pretty much steal what they did not start, and get all the credit for what they did not start, then ban the person who started it because he was disapointed and upset that someone stole his idea...

Ban me if you must, unban my dad who has devoted ALOT of time on this message board, and the PA community! I want everyone to know and read how unfair this is...

My post has no personal threats in it, and nothing disrespectful at all, take it as you want it, because i know it will be edited or deleted... I used to enjoy coming to this website and looking at everyones masterpieces. Read what people had to say in the Anything Else section, but lately i just don't see the point anymore. Have a good life, this is my last post do what you want with it... you just lost 2 or maybe even more Primitive Archer subscribers for your self-seeking, embezzling ways... Bye
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: boo on October 25, 2009, 11:31:28 pm: Man, what did i miss ??? ??? can someone explain what is going on here? Did DanaM get banned?
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Justin Snyder on October 26, 2009, 12:52:13 am: Quote from: kyleM on October 25, 2009, 11:12:09 pm
You are not the starter of the Xmas Trade, and i find it not fair at all, for you to take what my dad started and turn it into your own thing.

Kyle, your post is about as silly as it could get. Newsflash, Xmas Trade has been around for a long time. Yes your dad decided to bring it up here a couple of years ago, but he doesn't own it. My wife has been doing it in 3rd grade for years. In fact, I did it when I was in 3rd grade as did my dad some 60 years ago. The fact is that someone else brought it up this year and your dad said he didn't think he wanted to bother because last year was so bad.

Quote from: DanaM on October 16, 2009, 08:07:22 am

As for another Christmas Trade I have mixed feelings as every year I end up holding the bag when someone doesn't come through
with their gift. I feel that its my show and if someone doesn't come through then its up to me to send a gift out. Now I understand
that sh#@ happens but its still your responsibility short of death to make good on your gift. Let me think on it for a day or so eh.

A lot of people stepped up and supplied gifts last year when the ball was dropped. I know at least 5 gifts were sent by moderators. Because of this, PA decided to take care of it another way when your dad said he didn't know if he wanted to even participate. Yes your dad decided to get back in, yes he was offended when PA told him their plans. But when he decided to attack PA and started a campaign of personal attacks on Marie and Sarah in posts, emails and Pm's he went to far. Everyone knows we wont tolerate personal attacks on ANYONE around here. Your dad is a great guy and a friend to many on this site. But that does not mean that the rules apply any less to him than anyone else. He has called me many times demanding that I ban someone for less, well he insisted on stamping his feet and throwing a tantrum and attacking people until we the moderators and administrators stopped it. We didn't kick Dana out, he chose to leave when he refused to follow the rules that apply to everyone on this site. Justin
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: kyleM on October 26, 2009, 07:17:26 am: "But when he decided to attack PA and started a campaign of personal attacks on Marie and Sarah in posts, emails and Pm's he went to far. Everyone knows we wont tolerate personal attacks on ANYONE around here. Your dad is a great guy and a friend to many on this site. But that does not mean that the rules apply any less to him than anyone else. He has called me many times demanding that I ban someone for less, well he insisted on stamping his feet and throwing a tantrum and attacking people until we the moderators and administrators stopped it. We didn't kick Dana out, he chose to leave when he refused to follow the rules that apply to everyone on this site."

Personal attacks... hrmm funny because in more then one occasion ive had people personally attack my feelings and opinions on this message board, and i was the person to get warned or banned for 30 days for deffending my feelings. Did the people that personally attack me ever get warned or banned... no i doubt it becasue they were mods or long time posters. So i think your web sites rules should be aimed at everyone, not just the people you can discard so easy, and dont tell me that you guys don't, because i know it happens..
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Marc St Louis on October 26, 2009, 08:53:06 am: I'm sorry Kyle but you are full of it.

The fact is that people are booted when their attacks on others are of the same caliber as yours and your dads, I know because I have personally booted them. Something else you don't seem to realize is that whatever happens here is the dominion of PA and because it is their site they are responsible. Your dad was allowed to organize a Christmas trade here on behalf of PA but he didn't own it, just like all the other events that have taken place here over the years. It seem to me from the way you and your dad are talking that you didn't start this trade for the benefit of PA or its members but for your own self aggrandizement. Prove me wrong
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Justin Snyder on October 26, 2009, 09:38:18 am: Kyle, I know you were warned the first time, then suspended for 30 days the second time because I did it both times. I sent you a PM and told you in person that I did it because I believe you deserve to hear from the person who did it. We didn't advertise it to the whole board because we believe people deserve a certain amount of privacy and respect, just like we haven't advertised to the whole board what was going on with your dad. Your dad kept demanding that I tell him who else has been warned and banned. I will tell you the same thing I told him. I didn't tell him that you were warned or suspended and I wont tell him who else was warned, suspended or banned. It is between PA and the individual. I will however tell you that others have been warned and/or suspended when you were and/or at other times. We enforce the rules across the board as fairly and evenly as we humanly can. Your dad and I have been friends for a long time and I hate to see him go as much or more as I hate to see anyone go, but he made the decision, we only enforce the decision. Now lets move on and let the board discuss archery again not soap operas. Thanks, Justin
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Calendargirl on October 26, 2009, 09:56:40 am: Hey all! Let's have some fun with this. Make sure you send Sarah your email about getting in the trade... November 15th is the cut off date.

If any of you have any questions regarding anything else feel free to p.m. me directly or any of the other moderators.

It's time to have some FUN!!! ;D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: sailordad on October 26, 2009, 06:17:25 pm: ok so lets get this back on track
so how about some humor

Justin: you say your wife has beening a x-mas trade for years in the third grade,right
so just how long has she been in the third grade and will she move into the fourth grade soon? lol

ok so my humor isnt the greatest
but did you hear about the deer that wandered into a bank int downtown st. paul the other day.
he was just looking for change for a buck ;D :D

as soon as a can figure out this email thingy again,i will get added to the x-mas trade.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Justin Snyder on October 26, 2009, 06:23:55 pm: Quote from: sailordad on October 26, 2009, 06:17:25 pm
ok so lets get this back on track
so how about some humor

Justin: you say your wife has beening a x-mas trade for years in the third grade,right
so just how long has she been in the third grade and will she move into the fourth grade soon? lol

ok so my humor isnt the greatest
but did you hear about the deer that wandered into a bank int downtown st. paul the other day.
he was just looking for change for a buck ;D :D

as soon as a can figure out this email thingy again,i will get added to the x-mas trade.
That would be funny IF she wasnt a lot smarter than me. Now I just feel stupid.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Justin Snyder on October 26, 2009, 06:30:41 pm: If sailordad is in, I guess Im in too. ;D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: woodstick on October 26, 2009, 07:23:39 pm: i just read all the post its sad to hear all this. its not bout who started what or gets the credit. i wish we could all set back and look at this and learn from it. iam looking forward to it. so lets all get along and make some cool things and have a good time and be thankful for all the tallent of the peps we have on here. and we are all human we all make mistakes so forgive and forget we can all get past this please cause we dont need to loose any talent on here.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: cowboy on October 26, 2009, 08:18:01 pm: Aww, guess I can't bah humbug it all the way through X-mas ::). I'm gonna get in here too ;).
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Dano on October 26, 2009, 08:53:29 pm: Atta boy Paul, HO HO HO!! ;D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: hawkbow on October 26, 2009, 10:04:07 pm: Is it too late to get in on this? If not count me in again this year.. Hawk
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: mullet on October 26, 2009, 11:05:12 pm: I'm in, almost forgot. ;D Don't forget to email, Sarah.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Keenan on October 26, 2009, 11:07:17 pm: Way cool Hawk are you going to make a wall mount out of something with lots of points and gift it to someone :D :D :D Just kidding glad to see everyone signing up good job guys.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Justin Snyder on October 26, 2009, 11:42:42 pm: Hawk, it isn't too late, just make sure to send the email to Sarah.

No Keenan, he is going to cut it up and gift someone a bunch of really cool napping billets and a couple of boppers. >:D He might just not talk to us now after those suggestions. ;D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: El Destructo on October 27, 2009, 12:34:27 am: All of this Crap has about taken all of the Fun out of this Trade...Why do People have to get so Childish? I know grade Schoolers that have more Tact than This! Don't Wear Your feeling on Your Shirt Sleeve....Quit with the Juvenile Name Calling and He Said....She Said SH%t....Kiss and Make Up....This is a Christmas Giveaway...not a "Look What I Am doing For Joe Blow" If you are in this for the Self Gratuity...or the Gift....then Get Out!! This is for Giving ....Pure Generous...Unlimited Giving....Who cares Who Gets What....Or Who Started What...I could care less if I am regarded as an Ass for this...but this the way I feel...I don't give to be recognised...I give because I can afford to...and enjoy doing it too....Heck...if it was not a criteria of the Trade to receive something....that would be just fine too....because I have given many things to Many People on this Board for nothing at all....except for that fact that I wanted to give them something....now I will Stop the Rant....and climb back off of my Soapbox....for I have Vented enough for One day!!

I know that this is hard to believe coming from such an Arrogant A$$ as Me....But I am hurt by all of this...it's like a Family fall apart...and all I can do is stand back and watch...Arguing and Name calling only makes the Rift Bigger......

Please everyone....Lets Forgive ....and Forget.....because I have Many Friends here on this Site...and I don't want to see any more venture away.....So Please Lets All try to get along.....and Have a Very Merry Christmas Trade

P.S. I already have My Gift complete....some little Boy....or maybe if Santa's Helper Picks one...Some Little Girl...will be very happy.... ;D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: sailordad on October 27, 2009, 01:24:23 am: yup what he said
i too give because i can,well and because i have so much stuff laying around now i gott do something with it ;D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: woodstick on October 27, 2009, 08:57:18 am: iam glad to see all the post one here since last night. its still gona be a good one.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Dane on October 27, 2009, 10:15:48 am: I have found that personal dramatics is par for the course for creative people in all fields. This place is no different.

I'll be signing up again this year.

Sarah, as soon as the deadline ends to sign up, will you be giving us our assigned giftee? I'd rather get mine done sooner and mailed off than later. So the rest of you know, I'll be saying yes to shipping overseas.

Dane
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Calendargirl on October 27, 2009, 11:13:00 am: Sarah will send your the person you will be giving to the day after the sign up ends. That will give her time to draw the names and get the information typed out and sent out.

also important to mention that no "..."s were hurt or injured in the making of El Destructo's rant. >:D >:D >:D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Cromm on October 27, 2009, 11:25:39 am: ;D ;D ;D.
Just the end of his finger maybe.........X
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Manager on October 27, 2009, 11:26:09 am: Here is my list so far!!!! If I have accidentally left you off...i am sorry...and send me another email!!!

Catfishon
Keenan
Skyarrow
Uwe
Mechslasher
Okie1
Cromm
jeffutley57
Timo
Sawfiler
El Destructo
Woodstick
Stringstretcher
PatB
Dano
Nugget
Boo
Hillbilly O:)
Kegan
Kyle
Kerrb
Gregb
deerhunter97370
cowboy
Marc St louis
Hawkbow
Dane
Justin Snyder
Eddie ( I didnt get an email from you >:DDrew
n1031
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Keenan on October 27, 2009, 01:01:05 pm: Wow Notice Eddie is the only one that got a >:D by His name :D just like back in school when the teacher put your name on the board for not turning in your home work. >:D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Cromm on October 27, 2009, 01:07:55 pm: I tried looking for the other post because I know that some of the newbies had put the name down on that one but cannot find it, it must have been wiped??
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Justin Snyder on October 27, 2009, 01:26:55 pm: It is here somewhere, Ill find it. ;)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: vtclimber on October 27, 2009, 01:51:38 pm: I'd love to get in on this. Sounds like a great idea (and another excuse for me to spend more time in the shop!)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Pat B on October 27, 2009, 02:28:18 pm: vtclimber, send Sarah an email.....sarah@primitivearcher.com and let her know. Welcome aboard. The Christmas trade is always a blast.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: D. Tiller on October 27, 2009, 03:49:36 pm: Wish I could join in this year but with business, girlfriend and kayaking I think who ever got my gift would be looking at stick of wood wrapped with a ribbon. Can you put me down for next x-mass? :D ;D ;)

Tiller
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Calendargirl on October 27, 2009, 03:52:35 pm: notice he typed the word

GIRLFRIEND

:o ;) >:D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: knap_123 on October 27, 2009, 04:37:36 pm: i cant sn a email out from my comp. for some reaon. can someone please send it for me alabamaknapper@hotmail.com
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: sailordad on October 27, 2009, 06:10:53 pm: well itried to do an e-mail,cant get that dang burned thing to work
can i just pm some one my infor and then they can e-mail them to sarah for me
pleeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaasssssssssssssseeeeeeeeeeeee
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Manager on October 27, 2009, 06:18:43 pm: Knap and Sailordad....just send me the pm...

He totally said the word!!!! Awwww Tiller. :)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: D. Tiller on October 27, 2009, 07:04:47 pm: Trust me Sarah and Marie. You really don't want me to go into details. I mean, who wants to hear of tall ships, the high seas, romance, adventure, the Klondike, Native Americans and hearts torn asunder by distance. I mean....really now!!! ;D

-Tiller
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Justin Snyder on October 27, 2009, 08:10:11 pm: David, Let me put my waders on before you go any farther. Justin
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: El Destructo on October 27, 2009, 08:15:14 pm: Quote from: Calendargirl on October 27, 2009, 11:13:00 am

also important to mention that no "..."s were hurt or injured in the making of El Destructo's rant. >:D >:D >:D

You are such an Imp....... O:)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: El Destructo on October 27, 2009, 08:18:56 pm: Quote from: Calendargirl on October 27, 2009, 03:52:35 pm
notice he typed the word

GIRLFRIEND

:o ;) >:D

But He did it in Lower Case....man I hope that SHE doesn't catch wind of that......... >:D You'll be in Deep Doo-Doo David....... ::)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: mullet on October 27, 2009, 08:40:10 pm: David, Is it that long range Romance? Anybody that drove that far wasn't shopping for soap. :P ;)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Dano on October 27, 2009, 09:03:22 pm: I like your new handle Justin. ::)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Keenan on October 27, 2009, 09:58:39 pm: New GIRLFRIEND, How come he hasn't introduced His Family ??? ,,,,,,,,,,,,, Is He ashamed of us or just afraid She my get hooked ::) ??? Better let the cat out of the bag David Or we might come up there and intro ourselves >:D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Manager on October 27, 2009, 10:08:28 pm: Good Point Keenan...I am all for a road trip!!!

PS D. Tiller...do you make Lemon smelling soap???? I am being serious
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: D. Tiller on October 28, 2009, 12:23:07 am: Quote from: mullet on October 27, 2009, 08:40:10 pm
David, Is it that long range Romance? Anybody that drove that far wasn't shopping for soap. :P ;)
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D O:)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: D. Tiller on October 28, 2009, 12:52:27 am: Quote from: SarahAnne on October 27, 2009, 10:08:28 pm

Good Point Keenan...I am all for a road trip!!!

PS D. Tiller...do you make Lemon smelling soap???? I am being serious

I have lemongras which is very similar but a bit more earthy. Check out www. whidbeyislandsoap.com
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Calendargirl on October 28, 2009, 10:25:59 am: Sarah, he's on FB too... and the lemongrass soap is FABULOUS! No lie!

ok back to archery...
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Pappy on October 28, 2009, 10:38:29 am: Well TILLER congrats on the girl,as for you soap you can keep it,took months to get the cabin smelling right after you stay. ;) Finely found some hid away in the bathroom cabinet,took it out and the smell went away after about a month. :) ;D ;D Looks like this Christmas trade is coming along nicely. :)
Pappy
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Manager on October 28, 2009, 11:20:31 am: Catfishon
Keenan
Skyarrow
Uwe
Mechslasher
Okie1
Cromm
jeffutley57
Timo
Sawfiler
El Destructo
Woodstick
Stringstretcher
PatB
Dano
Nugget
Boo
Hillbilly
Kegan
Kyle
Kerrb
Gregb
deerhunter97370
cowboy
Marc St louis
Hawkbow
Dane
Justin Snyder
Woodsman1031
Mullet
agd68
sailordad
vtclimber
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Pat B on October 28, 2009, 04:38:01 pm: Maybe all of the mailing that will be going out with this group will get the USPS back up on it's feet! ::)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Dano on October 28, 2009, 08:45:03 pm: We're bailing out every one else might as well >:D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Pat B on October 28, 2009, 11:30:49 pm: I guess I stepped in that! ;D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: jamie on October 30, 2009, 05:38:07 am: if its not too late im in.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Justin Snyder on October 30, 2009, 09:05:41 am: Jamie, long time no hear. I'm glad to see you here, and glad to see you are going to participate in the trade with us. Justin
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: jamie on October 30, 2009, 09:14:48 am: never left, just became a troll. =)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Justin Snyder on October 30, 2009, 09:19:20 am: Some of us were born trolls, others have to become such. Justin
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: bryan irwin on October 31, 2009, 10:01:05 am: im in sent email don,t think it went through
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Justin Snyder on October 31, 2009, 10:39:33 am: Quote from: bryan irwin on October 31, 2009, 10:01:05 am
im in sent email don,t think it went through
When in doubt, send another. ;D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: The Gopher on November 02, 2009, 01:41:24 pm: i'm in, just sent my email. glad i remembered to look this year, i just missed last years signup. can't wait.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: woodstick on November 03, 2009, 12:52:01 am: dang it keeps growing gona be alot of happy people ou there this year, glad to see so many get on on it.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Cromm on November 03, 2009, 07:43:01 am: It's all good!!!!!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Manager on November 03, 2009, 11:45:16 am: Here is the list so far....if you havent emailed me..Please do so!!!!! sarah@primitivearcher.com

Catfishon
Keenan
Skyarrow
Uwe
Mechslasher
Okie1
Cromm
jeffutley57
Timo
Sawfiler
El Destructo
Woodstick
Stringstretcher
PatB
Dano
Nugget
Boo
Hillbilly
Kegan
Kyle
Kerrb
Gregb
deerhunter97370
cowboy
Marc St louis
Hawkbow
Dane
Justin Snyder
Woodsman1031
Mullet
agd68
sailordad
vtclimber
Pappy
Hickoryswitch
jthompson1955
The Gopher
Knap_123
Jamie
Bryan Irwin
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Calendargirl on November 03, 2009, 04:48:40 pm: less than two weeks to sign up... Jump on in... NEWBIES WELCOME!!! ;D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Manager on November 03, 2009, 04:54:23 pm: And the Oldbies are welcome too!!!!! >:D >:D O:) O:) O:)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: RidgeRunner on November 03, 2009, 04:58:11 pm: One of the " rules " is that photos must be posted... It will be some time until I have the ability to post photos.
Can I participate in the Christmas Trade??

David
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Manager on November 03, 2009, 05:02:52 pm: Yes, just get them in when you can!!!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Cromm on November 03, 2009, 05:25:03 pm: I think that it would be a good idea if you take a photo of the gift you've made and the gift you get from your sender. Just in case the other person doesn't.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Manager on November 03, 2009, 05:29:03 pm: That is a grand idea!!!!! ;D ;D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Calendargirl on November 03, 2009, 07:26:40 pm: Photos are helpful and make it so much fun. They don't have to be high resolution or anything like that. And if you have to wait on that it is fine. maybe a friend can take one with their phone and email it to you..

Also if you feel nervous or insecure about joining the trade then you are exactly the person that should be joining. It is a great way to get involved and learn and everyone just has a plain ole' good time... :D

even the oldbies we won't mention any names tho... :-X
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: coyote088 on November 03, 2009, 07:43:46 pm: Just signed up. I watched the hubby stalk the postman last year ;D and wished I had gotten in on it so I am glad to see it run again!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Keenan on November 04, 2009, 11:28:47 am: Quote from: coyote088 on November 03, 2009, 07:43:46 pm
Just signed up. I watched the hubby stalk the postman last year ;D and wished I had gotten in on it so I am glad to see it run again!

It dose give a whole new dimension to waiting on the mail ;D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: cowboy on November 04, 2009, 11:38:25 am: Wow! Look at all the names - this is gonna be good. May have to add a few pages to the magazine for the month it comes out.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Dano on November 04, 2009, 07:10:38 pm: Pat's all ready signed on, that's as old as they get ain't it? ;D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Pat B on November 04, 2009, 11:00:27 pm: There is always a smart butt around! ;)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Calendargirl on November 05, 2009, 09:40:36 am: Quote from: Dano on November 04, 2009, 07:10:38 pm
Pat's all ready signed on, that's as old as they get ain't it? ;D
:-X :-X :-X ;D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Dano on November 05, 2009, 07:50:57 pm: Some say I ain't so smart, but most say I'm all butt. ;D

Hi ya Pat!!! ;)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Gill on November 07, 2009, 01:16:06 pm: Missed last year's trade. Hope to get in this year. I sent a e-mail to you Sarah. Thanks for all the work that you do.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Manager on November 08, 2009, 08:40:38 pm: I got it!!!

Only 8 more days to sign up!!!!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: jamie on November 09, 2009, 07:57:13 am: what? ;D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Kegan on November 09, 2009, 01:28:53 pm: Did Uwe sign up? I still have his gift for this year's trade ???
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: uwe on November 09, 2009, 01:38:46 pm: Yes Kegan! I was No. 4!
Regards
Uwe
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Manager on November 09, 2009, 01:59:31 pm: here is what I have:

Catfishon
Keenan
Skyarrow
Uwe
Mechslasher
Okie1
Cromm
jeffutley57
Timo
Sawfiler
El Destructo
Woodstick
Stringstretcher
PatB
Dano
Nugget
Boo
Hillbilly
Kegan
Kyle
Kerrb
Gregb
deerhunter97370
cowboy
Marc St louis
Hawkbow
Dane
Justin Snyder
Woodsman1031
Mullet
agd68
sailordad
vtclimber
Pappy
Hickoryswitch
jthompson1955
The Gopher
Knap_123
Jamie
Bryan Irwin
Islandpiper
1/2 primitive
Gill
coyote088
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Cromm on November 09, 2009, 02:37:56 pm: 44 people so far!!!!!!!
Very nice going everyone.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Aries on November 09, 2009, 08:16:36 pm: Count me in too! I want to help bring back some good rep to this event ;D Ty
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Manager on November 09, 2009, 10:20:23 pm: Ty~

I need your info.....send me a pm...

name, address, so on and so forth!!!!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Pappy on November 10, 2009, 07:48:26 am: Looking good,nice job folks. :)
Pappy
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: jamie on November 10, 2009, 09:13:07 am: was just looking at the list and dont see the ladies names on there.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Kegan on November 10, 2009, 01:20:54 pm: Quote from: uwe on November 09, 2009, 01:38:46 pm
Yes Kegan! I was No. 4!
Regards
Uwe

Great! I was worried there for a little bit. Turns out I just can't read. Hmm. Maybe I should be worried again? ... naw ;D!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Aries on November 10, 2009, 02:24:28 pm: Quote from: SarahAnne on November 09, 2009, 10:20:23 pm
Ty~

I need your info.....send me a pm...

name, address, so on and so forth!!!!
I emailed the address that was provided at the beginning of this thread. i will attempt to send my mail again jic you didnt get it. i also PM'ed you a copy of the email.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Manager on November 10, 2009, 03:08:36 pm: I got it :)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Aries on November 10, 2009, 03:26:57 pm: OK super. Cant wait for the drawing ;D ;D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: J. DEMPLER on November 11, 2009, 01:05:32 pm: Looks like a bunch of people are joining this years Christmas trade! I missed out on it last year, so I guess I would like to get in on it, if its not to late.
SarahAnne, please let me know if you received my email.Thanks
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Calendargirl on November 12, 2009, 11:27:14 am: 3 more days to join the fun!!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Manager on November 12, 2009, 11:36:40 am: Quote from: J. DEMPLER on November 11, 2009, 01:05:32 pm
Looks like a bunch of people are joining this years Christmas trade! I missed out on it last year, so I guess I would like to get in on it, if its not to late.
SarahAnne, please let me know if you received my email.Thanks

I got it!!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Manager on November 12, 2009, 02:37:03 pm: Catfishon
Keenan
Skyarrow
Uwe
Mechslasher
Okie1
Cromm
jeffutley57
Timo
Sawfiler
El Destructo
Woodstick
Stringstretcher
PatB
Dano
Nugget
Boo
Hillbilly
Kegan
Kyle
Kerrb
Gregb
deerhunter97370
cowboy
Marc St louis
Hawkbow
Dane
Justin Snyder
Woodsman1031
Mullet
agd68
sailordad
vtclimber
Pappy
Hickoryswitch
jthompson1955
The Gopher
Knap_123
Jamie
Bryan Irwin
Islandpiper
1/2 primitive
Gill
coyote088
Jdempler
Aries
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: nugget on November 12, 2009, 04:26:13 pm: Are the names going to be drawn randomly or are we just going to make a gift for the person whos name is below ours?
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Justin Snyder on November 12, 2009, 06:55:39 pm: Random........
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Post by: vtclimber on November 13, 2009, 08:23:11 am: I can't wait!!! Gonna be fun!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Calendargirl on November 13, 2009, 09:23:20 am: Quote from: vtclimber on November 13, 2009, 08:23:11 am
I can't wait!!! Gonna be fun!
It is fun! You will love it vtclimber!

Get your name in by Sunday... ;D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: vtclimber on November 13, 2009, 09:38:57 am: I am in and already working on somthin' ;D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: RidgeRunner on November 13, 2009, 05:32:47 pm: Now that I have learned to post Photos, I am signing up.

Did you get my E-mail Sara?

David
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Manager on November 15, 2009, 10:19:01 pm: Quote from: RidgeRunner on November 13, 2009, 05:32:47 pm
Now that I have learned to post Photos, I am signing up.

Did you get my E-mail Sara?

David

Not yet!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Aries on November 16, 2009, 09:27:02 am: what time is the drawing!!?? ;D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Manager on November 16, 2009, 10:07:47 am: Sometime this morning!! You will know who you have by 3 pm cst. So don't forget to check your pms!!! So very exciting!!!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: RidgeRunner on November 16, 2009, 11:38:43 am: Did you ever get my first E-mail?
I sent another in case you did not. Did ye get this'en?

David
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Manager on November 16, 2009, 11:39:21 am: Got it!!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Calendargirl on November 16, 2009, 12:33:29 pm: The tension is building!!! >:D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Manager on November 16, 2009, 12:55:51 pm: Names have been drawn!!! stay tuned to your inbox!!!!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: RidgeRunner on November 16, 2009, 01:31:58 pm: Got mine.
Man, Have I got my work cut out for me... ;D

This is going to be fun.

David
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Keenan on November 16, 2009, 01:50:30 pm: I know who I got :o :o :o ;D Tis going to be fun
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Justin Snyder on November 16, 2009, 02:21:09 pm: I got MYSELF! OK I didn't really. I don't know who I got yet, but I think Ill make myself a present anyway. O:);D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Manager on November 16, 2009, 02:47:33 pm: Quote from: Justin Snyder on November 16, 2009, 02:21:09 pm
I got MYSELF! OK I didn't really. I don't know who I got yet, but I think Ill make myself a present anyway. O:);D

Justin,

somehow you got my name and maries...

Get Busy!!! O:) O:) O:) O:) O:)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Aries on November 16, 2009, 03:24:06 pm: I cant refresh my browser fast enough!! i cant wait for mine ;D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: kerryb on November 16, 2009, 03:28:44 pm: got mine, time to get busy.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: vtclimber on November 16, 2009, 03:41:21 pm: Got Mine!.... Gonna be trapping eagles for the next few days, but I'll continue work while I am in the field. GONNA BE FUN!!!!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Manager on November 16, 2009, 03:43:18 pm: Everyone should have theirs by now...

Please let me know if you did not receive your pm!!

Please do NOT pm or email your person....pm or email me...
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Aries on November 16, 2009, 03:46:19 pm: i got mine ty
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Post by: jamie on November 16, 2009, 05:24:22 pm: got it , researched it, make something this weekend.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: cowboy on November 16, 2009, 07:06:59 pm: I'm gonna have to pull a rabbit outa the hat this year. Hmm, what could this person possibly not already have ::) ;D.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Pat B on November 16, 2009, 08:30:35 pm: I got mine. ;D 8)

For you guys that have never been involved in our Christmas Trade...this is all about giving from your heart. Not how good of a bow you can make or whatever. It is all about the GIFT. Make something with pride and it will be received with pride! 8)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: NTD on November 16, 2009, 08:37:24 pm: This really looks like a good time. Wish I could have joined in but I know I probably wouldn't have been able to make the deadline. Hope everyone has fun!

Nate Danforth
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: catfishon on November 16, 2009, 09:10:16 pm: Quote from: vtclimber on November 16, 2009, 03:41:21 pm
Got Mine!.... Gonna be trapping eagles for the next few days, but I'll continue work while I am in the field. GONNA BE FUN!!!!
i hope you got my name ......i want an eagle
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: skyarrow on November 16, 2009, 09:26:01 pm: Got mine i should get it done while i am at the TRF hope they like it :)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Manager on November 16, 2009, 09:54:52 pm: Quote from: Pat B on November 16, 2009, 08:30:35 pm
I got mine. ;D 8)

For you guys that have never been involved in our Christmas Trade...this is all about giving from your heart. Not how good of a bow you can make or whatever. It is all about the GIFT. Make something with pride and it will be received with pride! 8)

Pat is right, I may have sent you all measurements for bows...but you do not have to do that.... Do whatever your heart tells you to do!!!

I cannot wait to see all the gifts!!!!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Manager on November 17, 2009, 12:03:49 pm: Two last requests from me.

Please, please, please....

PM me when you have sent a gift out or received a gift. It will help me keep track of all of this!!!! Thank you so much!!!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: cowboy on November 17, 2009, 12:47:02 pm: What'd ya say? Can't hear you......... ;D.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Manager on November 17, 2009, 01:04:23 pm: Quote from: cowboy on November 17, 2009, 12:47:02 pm
What'd ya say? Can't hear you......... ;D.

if i put it in red, would that help you???!?!?! O:) O:) O:) O:)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Kegan on November 17, 2009, 01:31:28 pm: I know exaclty what I want to do, and maybe apply all the new bow building tricks I've learned >:D.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: islandpiper on November 17, 2009, 11:16:17 pm: This is a great time, we get to sneak around, build things in secret, send and receive PMs about guys who will never guess we are talking behind their backs...spend a little money that the wife can't trace........yeah, this is great.

Hey out there, you don't know who you are yet but you are gonna love , and use, what I'm making for you. This is the real Christmas Spirit......i.e. give nice things, with an open heart and right up till you have a box in your hand never give a moment's thought to GETTING anything.

Merry Christmas! That's what I say and mean.....no "happy holidays" around here.

piper
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Keenan on November 17, 2009, 11:36:51 pm: Thats the spirit Islandpiper ;)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: sailordad on November 17, 2009, 11:44:16 pm: Islandpiper

im right there with ya, its MERRY CHRISTMAS
not happy holidays

aroundhere there is no such thing as "money that the wife cant trace"
my checks are direct deposit,and she works at the bank we do business with too,handles the books etc.
she knows every penny of our monet,me i dont know what we have in any account at any time
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: El Destructo on November 18, 2009, 12:28:10 am: Two last requests from me.

Please, please, please....

PM me when you have sent a gift out or received a gift.

It will help me keep track of all of this!!!!

Thank you so much!!!

Is this Loud enough....can You Hear her Now.......... >:D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Manager on November 19, 2009, 12:18:29 am: Please mail packags no later than jan 1st. And feel free to mail when you want to.....or you cant wait until it is close to christmas....

Hope you all are hard at work!!!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: cowboy on November 19, 2009, 12:22:21 am: I got it now Mike ;D - thanks to you and Sarah. Allright, now time to get to work..
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Cromm on November 19, 2009, 09:15:26 am: Sarah,
Did you get my email??
I would like more info if you have it on my victim.......
Thanks for your time.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: nugget on November 19, 2009, 10:25:11 am: Got info on my victim, but it was rather vague. Guess I will have to imporvise.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: islandpiper on November 19, 2009, 08:28:55 pm: Ok , for the cranially challenged......when do we need to deliver these goodies to the recipient? By what calendar date?

thanks......piper (i'll print off your answer and put it on the shop wall. )
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: El Destructo on November 19, 2009, 08:36:08 pm: Keith....no later than January 1st....but the Sooner the Better....and don't forget to send Sarah Pictures of the Gift too...don't put them on the Board....send them to Sarah.... ;)....I am going to send Mine out as soon as I get the Finish completed on it....the sooner the Better in my Book....just in case....don't want it getting caught up or lost in the Christmas Rush........ :P
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: woodstick on November 19, 2009, 08:41:30 pm: i got a little research done and i hope ___________ is gona like it, i know i do but it is what i made for ___________. there i give you some hints just fill in the blanks. ha ha. ya you know who you are.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: RidgeRunner on November 23, 2009, 05:15:10 pm: The wife just called. ;D ;D ;D
There is a BOX at the house from WOODSTICK!!! ;D ;D ;D
Think I might just have to leave work a bit early today. ;D ;D ;D

David
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: El Destructo on November 23, 2009, 06:26:12 pm: Just remember David....can't open it till Christmas Eve............. >:D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: woodstick on November 23, 2009, 08:49:58 pm: well ridgerunner you filled in the blanks, hope you get some use out of it.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: RidgeRunner on November 24, 2009, 02:03:38 pm: Photos of my gift:
Turkey wing bone (and spur) turkey call.

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Post by: RidgeRunner on November 24, 2009, 02:10:36 pm: Calf skin possibilities bag. Real nice

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Post by: RidgeRunner on November 24, 2009, 02:19:03 pm: Deer Hide

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Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: RidgeRunner on November 24, 2009, 02:49:12 pm: And the box turtle medicine bag. This thing is cool.
Sorry the photo is smaller. Had a heck of a time getting it to post.

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Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: skyarrow on November 24, 2009, 03:21:26 pm: looks good ;D
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Post by: John K on November 24, 2009, 03:28:15 pm: WOW ! Nice stuff !!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: RidgeRunner on November 24, 2009, 04:20:09 pm: Well folks I must say I am well pleased.
El D... I did not see any such rule... ;D However, I was not looking for such... ;D

I cut the box open as soon as I got home. What else did you expect?

The calf skin bag is real nice. It is going to go well with the hunting set I am working on for myself. Should be finished with it soon.
My son called the bag a Man purse.

The Box Turtle medicine bag is cool. It is dyed with leather dye, has turkey spurs, feather and small deer antler pieces on it. The photos of it wont post for some reason???

The FULL tanned deer hide is soft and feels real nice. The cat took five minutes deciding if he should pounce on it or run from it. :D Finely the cat decided it was harmless and flopped down on it to take a nap. I took care of that... >:D My son said I should make a pair of boxer shorts out on the hide. I think a plains style quiver would be more better.

I am going to need some practice with the turkey call. I (squawked) on it and the cat jumped off that deer hide and ran for the back door. My wife covered her ears and my son laughed as only someone more that 6' 3" tall can do.

Once again I am well pleased. THANKS WOODSTICK ;D

It is Friday for me here at work and I most likely want be around a computer again until the 30th.
So Happy Thanksgiving everone.
And now I will say buy, I am leaving this place in a universally recognized way.

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Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Pat B on November 24, 2009, 04:53:20 pm: Cool stuff David and Tim. I had a rainy day off yesterday so I got most of the gift I'm sending out done. A little bit more then it is gone.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Keenan on November 24, 2009, 04:56:37 pm: Wow what a box of goodies, Great job on an incredible gift box Woodstick.
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Post by: catfishon on November 24, 2009, 05:32:08 pm: nice ;D
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Post by: kerryb on November 24, 2009, 06:39:13 pm: super nice
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Post by: woodstick on November 24, 2009, 08:42:48 pm: glad you like it all, hope you can get some use out of it all, and like the deer rear pic.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: knap_123 on November 24, 2009, 09:48:53 pm: awesome gifts you got there david! and woodstick, your very talented my friend!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Timo on November 25, 2009, 08:50:25 pm: Really nice! Great work there Woodstick. ;)

I gotta a gift today, but still unsure of the origin.I'll have to email Sara and see if this is right.

I'll post later.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Timo on November 26, 2009, 10:02:31 pm: Uwe was my Santa,he sent me this stone neck knife.I'd call it a small dagger,Really cool, looks like english flint to me?

Thanks Uwe.

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Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Dano on November 26, 2009, 10:20:53 pm: That's cool, looks good on ya Tim. ;)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Keenan on November 26, 2009, 10:31:00 pm: Very nice, great job Uwe. ;)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Pat B on November 26, 2009, 10:39:52 pm: Cool knife Tim and nice work Uwe.
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Post by: kerryb on November 26, 2009, 10:41:50 pm: super nice
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: uwe on November 27, 2009, 07:00:36 am: Its always satisfying when differnt voices say:"Thats nice!"
Thank you.
Regards Uwe
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: woodstick on November 27, 2009, 12:12:47 pm: thats a cool knive you got, looks like there is gona be some happy people this year, alot of tallent out there.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Pat B on November 27, 2009, 01:28:55 pm: I sent my package off today. ;D Gonna make someone happy! ;D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Dano on November 27, 2009, 06:17:29 pm: I sent my gift off as well, but I ain't say'in where or when ;D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Cromm on November 27, 2009, 08:25:43 pm: I haven't had my Christmas trade gift yet, but if it's OK with you guys I am going to wait till 24th or 25th Dec to open it......That is if it turns up before that date ;D
I have loved seeing the great things so far but I kind of feel that it would be good if we all open the gifts on the same day give or take.....But that is just me really.
Thanks for your time.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: El Destructo on November 27, 2009, 09:45:19 pm: I'm with You Cromm....I am going to wait till Christmas too....just a Tradition I beleive in.....
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Manager on November 27, 2009, 11:42:56 pm: Please dont forget to email me when you send and receive a package....I need to be able to keep track!!!

Thanks guys!!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Pat B on November 27, 2009, 11:43:20 pm: I can do that too. I swear I can. ??? ;D >:D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Kegan on November 28, 2009, 02:45:14 pm: Working on mine. Should be done and shipped before Christmas :)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: jamie on November 29, 2009, 04:44:32 am: finishing up my stuff today and will ship it this week
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Auggie on November 30, 2009, 10:58:54 am: Got started on mine today,but looks like Ill be spending some time trying to remember where I put some stuff,I know its in that place I put it so Id know just where to find it.......
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Manager on November 30, 2009, 01:24:58 pm: Please only post pics when you have received your gift..Let what you are making be a surprise.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Keenan on November 30, 2009, 01:34:30 pm: Very nice TJ, That looks awesome. But like Sarah said keep things a surpise. ;)
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Post by: nugget on November 30, 2009, 01:41:28 pm: OK
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Post by: Dane on November 30, 2009, 07:48:16 pm: Quote from: Pat B on November 27, 2009, 01:28:55 pm
I sent my package off today. ;D Gonna make someone happy! ;D

Pat, I can't believe you drew my name. And you are right, it made me very happy! The craftsmanship is just amazing.

I will post pictures later in the week, but if you want to see what he made, look at the thread about his daughter's Christmas gift.

This will make a great shooting bag, Pat.

I am very, very grateful, and don't quite know how to say thank you, but thank you! Nicest thing Santa is going to bring me this year.

Dane
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: vtclimber on November 30, 2009, 08:00:13 pm: Working on my stuff now! Won't get it in the mail until mid december due to field work interfering with my hobbies! D&^N work ;D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: catfishon on November 30, 2009, 08:07:06 pm: sent mine out last wed., sure hope someone likes it ;D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Pat B on November 30, 2009, 09:22:30 pm: Dane, yours is bigger then Meredith's but I got the idea to make her one while I was making yours. I'm so glad you like it and can(and will) use it. 8)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Dane on December 01, 2009, 06:06:59 pm: It will make a great shooting bag for muzzle loading. It will get used, but carefully, to protect it.

As for my gift, I'm close to completing it. I cant say who it is for, just that birch is involved in some way. Red ochre is also involved.

Dane
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: knap_123 on December 01, 2009, 10:10:25 pm: almost finished mine, had a few hurtles to trip over before i couald get it runing right.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: El Destructo on December 01, 2009, 10:49:31 pm: I am still struggling Along!! This is going to be my first try at Damascus Steel....I am learning as I go....quite different than Carbon or Stainless Steel to work....and I still have to learn to Acid Wash to highlight the pattern thats been folded into it...but I am sure that Someone is going to really like Their present........when I am done.... ;)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Cromm on December 02, 2009, 07:54:20 am: Hi all,
I sent my Xmas gift out today. Was told that the person should have it in 6 to 14 days time..........I hope you like it.......
Thanks for your time.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Justin Snyder on December 02, 2009, 09:16:54 am: Quote from: El Destructo on December 01, 2009, 10:49:31 pm
I am still struggling Along!! This is going to be my first try at Damascus Steel....I am learning as I go....quite different than Carbon or Stainless Steel to work....and I still have to learn to Acid Wash to highlight the pattern thats been folded into it...but I am sure that Someone is going to really like Their present........when I am done.... ;)
Ssshhhhhhhhh, don't make Sarah mad giving hints. :-X
I'm glad I'm not the only one struggling. :(
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Post by: Kegan on December 02, 2009, 09:59:51 am: Quote from: Justin Snyder on December 02, 2009, 09:16:54 am
I'm glad I'm not the only one struggling. :(

I think my gift is starting to openly mock me at times :(
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Post by: Hickoryswitch on December 02, 2009, 01:08:28 pm: I've already started 3 just to get mad and trash them. I'm having a hard time deciding this year. I can't seem to find anything I'm happy with.
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Post by: Manager on December 02, 2009, 01:58:40 pm: Quote from: Justin Snyder on December 02, 2009, 09:16:54 am
Quote from: El Destructo on December 01, 2009, 10:49:31 pm
I am still struggling Along!! This is going to be my first try at Damascus Steel....I am learning as I go....quite different than Carbon or Stainless Steel to work....and I still have to learn to Acid Wash to highlight the pattern thats been folded into it...but I am sure that Someone is going to really like Their present........when I am done.... ;)
Ssshhhhhhhhh, don't make Sarah mad giving hints. :-X
I'm glad I'm not the only one struggling. :(

HAHA!! I know what all of you are getting!!!!!
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Post by: RidgeRunner on December 02, 2009, 05:01:14 pm: Justin, Kegan:
I got a good fight on my hands as well.

David
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Post by: Okie on December 02, 2009, 05:06:22 pm: Mine's all finished up... I just hate to get rid of it now!! Hope my recipient likes it.

I gotta go make me one now.
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Post by: stringstretcher on December 02, 2009, 06:35:10 pm: Well I have both parts of mine in the making,,,,,,just slow going.......but I think they will be enjoyed
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Post by: Justin Snyder on December 02, 2009, 06:38:07 pm: Quote from: Sarah on December 02, 2009, 01:58:40 pm
Quote from: Justin Snyder on December 02, 2009, 09:16:54 am
Quote from: El Destructo on December 01, 2009, 10:49:31 pm
I am still struggling Along!! This is going to be my first try at Damascus Steel....I am learning as I go....quite different than Carbon or Stainless Steel to work....and I still have to learn to Acid Wash to highlight the pattern thats been folded into it...but I am sure that Someone is going to really like Their present........when I am done.... ;)
Ssshhhhhhhhh, don't make Sarah mad giving hints. :-X
I'm glad I'm not the only one struggling. :(

HAHA!! I know what all of you are getting!!!!!

No you don't, you only know who it is from. I am not telling you either. :-*
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Post by: vtclimber on December 02, 2009, 07:17:39 pm: If it makes everyone feel better, I am having a heck of a time as well.....started over twice now ::)
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Post by: El Destructo on December 02, 2009, 10:44:28 pm: Quote from: Sarah on December 02, 2009, 01:58:40 pm
HAHA!! I know what all of you are getting!!!!!

No You Don't...cause I just broke what I was making...so now it's back to the Drawing Board again....Man...... :'(
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Post by: jamie on December 03, 2009, 12:33:34 pm: just put mine in the mail ;D
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Post by: agd68 on December 03, 2009, 09:09:55 pm: Hey All, just received a tantalizing package today. Now I cant decide if I should open it now or wait til Christmas. Few More days and I'll be ready to ship mine out too.
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Post by: catfishon on December 03, 2009, 09:14:04 pm: just remember if you open it now and santa finds out ?????????????
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Post by: Justin Snyder on December 03, 2009, 09:24:13 pm: Ill wait until I ship the one I'm sending to open mine. Maybe that will motivate me a little more. ;D I am not waiting till Christmas though.
Santa isn't going to be comming to my house anyway. It isn't safe for raindeer around here. Ill stick an arrow through them and call it a Christmas present. ;)
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Post by: catfishon on December 03, 2009, 09:26:55 pm: lol
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Post by: Dano on December 03, 2009, 09:44:46 pm: I'm with you Justin, Santa hasn't set down on my roof since that incident with Dancer. ;D
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Post by: Pat B on December 04, 2009, 12:23:02 am: Dano, I heard it was Prancer! ::) :D
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Post by: Justin Snyder on December 04, 2009, 02:06:10 am: Quote from: Pat B on December 04, 2009, 12:23:02 am
Dano, I heard it was Prancer! ::) :D
They all taste the same to me.
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Post by: islandpiper on December 04, 2009, 10:21:08 am: Mine went out on Wednesday if I remember right. Perfectly gift wrapped of course in left over sheet foam a new guitar came in and decorated with that new blue masking tape. Nothing but the best for you guys!! ;D piper
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Post by: Dano on December 04, 2009, 10:56:14 am: Could have been Prancer Pat, ::) it's like Justin said, they do all taste the same.
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Post by: jthompson1995 on December 04, 2009, 11:00:55 am: I'd bet it was Rudolph, easiest target and all. ;D
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Post by: Dano on December 04, 2009, 11:20:51 am: Nope, I never take the lead deer, spooks the rest. ;D
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Post by: knap_123 on December 04, 2009, 11:40:03 am: wich ones the smallest, he'll be more tender.
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Post by: Manager on December 04, 2009, 12:06:48 pm: Ok so the following people have sent their gifts:

Uwe
Skyarrow
Cromm
PatB
Dano
Woodstick
Islandpiper
Jamie

and these two have received gifts...
agd68
Ridgerunner
Timo

Did I leave anyone off these lists?? Please let me know. Btw, it is SNOWING here in Houston. :o :o :o

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Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: skyarrow on December 04, 2009, 12:25:04 pm: sweet i did not kjnow u lived in houston i am in victoria about 2 hours south of you :) and we are getn the snow also :D
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Post by: jamie on December 04, 2009, 01:03:51 pm: Its 55 in ct. Somethings wrong here
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Post by: Kegan on December 04, 2009, 02:20:56 pm: Sarah- I sent Uwe's gift for him. Mine's still in the works, so my recipient need wait a little longer ;).
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Manager on December 04, 2009, 02:40:38 pm: Quote from: Kegan on December 04, 2009, 02:20:56 pm
Sarah- I sent Uwe's gift for him. Mine's still in the works, so my recipient need wait a little longer ;).

I knew that, Im old ....what can I say.. I have it corrected!
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Dano on December 04, 2009, 03:11:00 pm: Sarah, snow in Houston, what is the world coming to? I was going to say, Timo got his gift, from Uwe ;D
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Post by: catfishon on December 04, 2009, 06:03:14 pm: mine is sent also . and he sent pm saying it was there .
just waiting till christmas to open ;)
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Post by: Kegan on December 04, 2009, 10:10:10 pm: Quote from: Sarah on December 04, 2009, 02:40:38 pm
Quote from: Kegan on December 04, 2009, 02:20:56 pm
Sarah- I sent Uwe's gift for him. Mine's still in the works, so my recipient need wait a little longer ;).

I knew that, Im old ....what can I say.. I have it corrected!

No, not old. Just snow-blinded :)
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Post by: nugget on December 04, 2009, 10:11:44 pm: A few more finishing touches on my gift and it will be in the mail. Hopefully by the end of next week.
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Post by: Keenan on December 04, 2009, 10:31:31 pm: Hoping to finish mine this weekend. ::)
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Post by: Kegan on December 05, 2009, 12:54:46 pm: Attempt number one was a fluke. Luckily I always have about 50 projects going on that would work (yay insomnia) ;).
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Post by: Keenan on December 05, 2009, 01:55:35 pm: I just got my first flute, It's a small pocket flute but am loving it and want to get a full size one some day. Surprised at the sound of this small one.
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Post by: uwe on December 05, 2009, 02:38:17 pm: Quote from: Dano on December 04, 2009, 03:11:00 pm
Sarah, snow in Houston, what is the world coming to? I was going to say, Timo got his gift, from Uwe ;D
"Those are the days my friends. I thought they never end..."
A well known `60 song...
Everythings okay!
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Post by: mullet on December 05, 2009, 08:44:43 pm: I hope I can finish mine tomorrow. I'm running out of time before I have to leave. And all of Santa's reindeer are does, they all taste good. ;D
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Post by: kerryb on December 05, 2009, 09:03:00 pm: Hoping to get mine finished up very soon, maybe ready to ship the first of the week.
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Post by: sailordad on December 05, 2009, 09:05:34 pm: mines finished,now to find the appropriate package and off to the post office next week
hope the individual likes it
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Post by: The Gopher on December 06, 2009, 01:06:40 am: mines done too, i'll take it to the post office on Monday.
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Post by: Manager on December 06, 2009, 02:25:20 am: If you received a gift, pleae let me know. If you got one and are going to wait till Christmas....I still need to know. That way the ender isnt panicking that your gift didnt make it.

;D ;D ;D
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Post by: skyarrow on December 06, 2009, 02:47:23 am: well i got mine in i opened it once i got home i thought it was the K.I.T.H. knife hehe but it was not :) but i love it Timo you did a great job hope yall like it as much as i am. i was talkn to a friend when i opend it i sounded like a kid on Christmas day lol :D

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Post by: uwe on December 06, 2009, 09:24:51 am: Yes, thats a great one!
I like it too.
Regards uwe
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Post by: Dane on December 06, 2009, 09:25:07 am: That is specatular. You are a lucky guy!

Dane
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Post by: knap_123 on December 06, 2009, 10:09:10 am: mine goes out this week! have to wait till pay day
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Post by: nugget on December 06, 2009, 10:37:23 am: Very cool
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Post by: Kegan on December 06, 2009, 03:24:03 pm: That's great!

Mine's on the home stretch. Hope the wheels stay on :)
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Post by: woodstick on December 06, 2009, 08:17:32 pm: thats cool, you need to make a bow now just with that. that will be fun and a job. great gift.
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Post by: skyarrow on December 06, 2009, 10:03:53 pm: hehe that would be a challenge since i have never made a bow ;D
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Post by: Dano on December 06, 2009, 10:20:55 pm: Nice work TimO.
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Post by: Timo on December 06, 2009, 11:00:16 pm: Glad you liked it Sterling, and sorry I didn't have any skunk hides! :D ;)
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Post by: skyarrow on December 06, 2009, 11:42:22 pm: np i love it... i didn't care what it was as long as it came from the heart. ;D ;D you have great craftsmanship and now the hard part talking the wife into letting me hang it in the living room hehe ttyl

sterling
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Post by: The Gopher on December 07, 2009, 11:09:49 am: i sent mine out this morning, should be there later this week.
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Post by: El Destructo on December 07, 2009, 11:48:19 pm: Been working on Mine since I got Home from Work....has anyone else ever ran across Worms in Buffalo Horn before?? I was Grinding down the Handle...and I hit holes in the Horn....started looking and digging in the Holes....and there were worms wrapped in cocoons in them....never seen the likes of this before......... ???.......so I filled them in with Horn Dust and Super Glue....We will see what it looks like tomorrow....maybe I will be starting over for a Third Time.......... >:(
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Post by: Pat B on December 08, 2009, 12:20:02 am: Mike I have some cow horns that someone gave me because they had been eaten on by worms(grubs, larvae ??? ) of some sort. They couldn't use them for powder horns so I got them for overlays, handle scales, etc.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: El Destructo on December 08, 2009, 12:26:10 am: I had nevr heard of Grubs eating Horn till now....I am going to have to look at my whole stockpile now to make sure....... >:(
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Post by: Hillbilly on December 08, 2009, 10:12:08 am: I had some nice cow horns ruined by the little suckers a couple years ago.
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Post by: Pappy on December 08, 2009, 10:20:44 am: Mine should go out late this week or early next,Looks like some great looking stuff being received, Nice Hawk Tim.I like that a lot. :) Skyarrow mine would just have to get over it,it would go on the wall for sure. ;) ;D
Pappy
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Post by: skyarrow on December 08, 2009, 11:16:07 am: hehe i agree once i get it on the wall i will post a pic ;D
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Post by: Michael C. on December 08, 2009, 12:30:03 pm: Poop I was keeping an eye on the old thread that was started somewhere else and didn't even notice this till now. Maybe next year :(
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Post by: Aries on December 08, 2009, 12:43:45 pm: Hey hope islandpiper reads this, i got my awesome package and went to PM you, but your inbox was full so i couldn't get a message through to you!! thanks man my gift is great.. PS
To the board, are we all gonna post pictures on this thread when we get our gifts and stuff or what?
Ty
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Post by: Pappy on December 08, 2009, 01:33:57 pm: Ya post some pictures and be sure to send one to Sarah. :) Before you down size them. ;)
Pappy
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Post by: islandpiper on December 08, 2009, 02:32:48 pm: ARIES, hey buddy, glad you like them. Sure post pics anytime. I've tossed out a bunch of PMs. Merry Christmas .

I made that armguard long, based on your draw length, figured you had long arms.

piper
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Post by: Auggie on December 08, 2009, 03:02:53 pm: Just sent mine off today,hope it gets there soon !
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Post by: bryan irwin on December 08, 2009, 07:29:59 pm: ok here's mine it's all done hope he likes it.

I deleted the picture. Sarah asked that we not post pictures until the recipient recieves it. Justin
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: El Destructo on December 08, 2009, 07:39:21 pm: Oh--Oh Bryan...the Girls are going to Scold You....... ;D ;)
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Post by: Cromm on December 08, 2009, 07:46:31 pm: D'oh
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Post by: Manager on December 08, 2009, 08:45:59 pm: Quote from: bryan irwin on December 08, 2009, 07:29:59 pm
ok here's mine it's all done hope he likes it.

I deleted the picture. Sarah asked that we not post pictures until the recipient recieves it. Justin

whew!!!! I thought I was going to have to scold you! But thankfully Justin took down the pic! Plus I would not have had the energy, I am getting over food poisoning.... :-X

On a side note, I received a beautiful bowl from Catfishon in the mail. I will post a pic tomorrow... I believe it was made out of Indian Osage??....so thank you very much!!!
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Post by: El Destructo on December 08, 2009, 10:22:13 pm: Sarah....get well...I know all about Food Poisoning...I took my Wife to a Movie years back...We both ate a Chillidog and Fries....I got a Bad Case of the Trots.... :P.........My Wife ended up in the Hospital for three days....passing Blood and all dehydrated...hooked up on an IV and Morphine Drip....So take care of Yourself.... and get some rest :-*
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Post by: The Gopher on December 09, 2009, 11:54:50 am: get well soon!
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Post by: knap_123 on December 10, 2009, 01:19:17 pm: mine went out today
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Post by: jthompson1995 on December 10, 2009, 02:39:15 pm: I just heard there is a package waiting for me at home, I can't wait.

Unfortunately my gift will be going out after christmas, hopefully the recipient will be ok with that.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Manager on December 10, 2009, 03:34:33 pm: I hate to be the nagging person on this thread....but please send me a pm or and email when you have received or sent a package....

Thanks O:) O:) O:) O:) O:) O:) O:) O:) O:) O:) O:)
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Cromm on December 10, 2009, 07:35:03 pm: Sarah did you get my email about the item I sent out??? If not, I've sent my gift out last week.
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Post by: Manager on December 10, 2009, 09:06:51 pm: Quote from: Cromm on December 10, 2009, 07:35:03 pm
Sarah did you get my email about the item I sent out??? If not, I've sent my gift out last week.

yes you are on the good list ;)
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Post by: mullet on December 10, 2009, 09:40:45 pm: If anybody is on the " öther" list, you get to make it to mine. ;D
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: El Destructo on December 10, 2009, 09:48:19 pm: I am on My Wifes List....thats the Only One the Matters!!!

Sarah....did you get the Pictures I sent You of My Gift?? You never emailed Me back.....better watch it or you will end up on My List....... ;D
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Post by: Okie on December 11, 2009, 12:18:29 am: Sarah, are we supposed to send you pics of the gift we send out? I'd hate to get on that "other list". You know how us guys are... we don't read instructions until we've done something wrong. ;D
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Post by: islandpiper on December 11, 2009, 12:46:29 am: I'll give ARIES another day and then i'll post pics of what I sent to him.

Strange some folks can't find a digital camera.

piper
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Post by: Manager on December 11, 2009, 01:50:29 am: Quote from: El Destructo on December 10, 2009, 09:48:19 pm
I am on My Wifes List....thats the Only One the Matters!!!

Sarah....did you get the Pictures I sent You of My Gift?? You never emailed Me back.....better watch it or you will end up on My List....... ;D

I never got the email.......

Okie, send me the pics.....you can post pics of what you get.....not what you are sending...
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Post by: El Destructo on December 11, 2009, 04:46:48 am: I sent you the Pictures again....hope that they get to You this time.... ;)
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Post by: Manager on December 11, 2009, 01:13:28 pm: Quote from: El Destructo on December 11, 2009, 04:46:48 am
I sent you the Pictures again....hope that they get to You this time.... ;)

I got em ;D
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Post by: Okie on December 11, 2009, 02:49:57 pm: Sarah, I'll send ya the pics tonight.
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Post by: islandpiper on December 12, 2009, 12:47:35 am: Here's what ARIES got. A new tooled armguard, cut with a Celtic design in honor of his Celtic heritage. Heavy duty and long enough for his long arms. This was shot before the cords were put on it. I rigged it like the ones from Three Rivers.

(http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr346/islandpiper51/Archery/forumarmguard.jpg)

And a tooled notebook, cut with a Fleur de Lis, a pretty common design here in the far south end of Louisiana, as French occupancy is the basis of much of our local culture. This little book is re-fillable with those little composition books you can get at most any school supply aisle in the stores.

(http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr346/islandpiper51/forumbook.jpg)

Yes, there are some flaws in the leather......lots of my projects are made from scrap and offcuts I buy in big boxes at the local leather store.

Again, Merry Christmas Aries!!

piper
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Post by: Dano on December 12, 2009, 12:49:18 am: Nice work Piper.
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Post by: americanhunter7 on December 12, 2009, 02:50:52 am: Gosh, I wish I would've been on here sooner....I am new to a lot of things primitive, but this looks like a lot of fun.... :'( too bad I missed doin it for this year.....Hope to get to be involved in the future.
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Post by: islandpiper on December 12, 2009, 10:10:02 am: americanhunter7.......ya, this might happen next year if we don't drive sarah right out of her gourd this year. piper
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Post by: El Destructo on December 12, 2009, 04:47:33 pm: OK Sarah....here is My Christmas Gift from Auggie....A nice Neck Knife and Sheath...and a Leather Necklace with an Antler/Arrowhead Pendant

Sarah...do you want High Definition Pictures.......... ;)

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Post by: The Gopher on December 12, 2009, 08:45:58 pm: mine was sent out this monday and i sent it 2-day so the fellow should have it by now, i hope it made it.

Sarah, did you get the pictures i sent?
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Post by: nugget on December 12, 2009, 09:25:46 pm: Mine went out Friday. It should be to it's new home early next week.
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Post by: Okie on December 13, 2009, 12:16:01 am: Hey Mike. I thought you were gonna wait till Christmas to open yours? ::) ;D
Nice lookin stuff ya got though. Great job Auggie.
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Post by: El Destructo on December 13, 2009, 12:20:47 am: Quote from: Okie1 on December 13, 2009, 12:16:01 am
Hey Mike. I thought you were gonna wait till Christmas to open yours? ::) ;D
Nice lookin stuff ya got though. Great job Auggie.

John....My Wife picked it up last Night at the Post Office on Her way to Work....She had it opened up and on the Kitchen Counter this Morning when I got up!! I took that little Knife to the Garage...and put it on My Beltsander...then the Leather Strop....It is Scary Sharp now..... I like that Knife!!
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Post by: woodstick on December 13, 2009, 01:50:22 am: nice gifts yall.
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Post by: mullet on December 13, 2009, 08:17:03 pm: Yea, Mike, just like the rest of us; blame it on the wife. ;)
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Post by: bryan irwin on December 13, 2009, 10:56:42 pm: got a box yesterday from nugget couldn't wait till christmas it was a quiver and arrows and a pressure flaker and a necklace very nice thanks TJ

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Post by: jthompson1995 on December 13, 2009, 11:18:55 pm: I finally got around to taking photos ofthe gifts I received from Cromm; three cane arrows with turkey wing fletching and steel "stone" heads and an obsidian knife with antler handle and deer hide sheath. I can't wait to try out the arrows, thanks Cromm.

(http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii249/jthompson1995/IMG_7563.jpg)

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(http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii249/jthompson1995/IMG_7569.jpg)

(http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii249/jthompson1995/IMG_7570.jpg)

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Post by: GregB on December 14, 2009, 07:24:10 am: I received a box of dried cactus for knife handles and I'm sure a lot of other great uses from Michael (not sure what he goes by on PA). Thank's Michael, I'll try to put them to good use! :)

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Post by: El Destructo on December 14, 2009, 08:08:42 am: Greg....these weren't for the Christmas Trade....They were just a Christmas Gift for You....since You have taken such a liking to making Knives Now....I thought that You needed some Pretty Stuff to fool with!! I hope you like it...and Merry Christmas to You
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Post by: Pappy on December 14, 2009, 08:56:36 am: Beautiful stuff,looks like a good Christmas for everyone.Nice work folks. :)
Pappy
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Post by: Keenan on December 14, 2009, 01:10:30 pm: Some incredible gifts Guys. It's really neat to see how much heart and thought went into each. My gift is comming along but not in the mail yet ::)
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Post by: GregB on December 14, 2009, 01:45:09 pm: Thank you Michael for your thoughtfulness! I really appreciate it and will try and put these to good use! :)
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Post by: The Gopher on December 14, 2009, 05:56:07 pm: My wife called and said i have a package at home, ;D now i have to wait the rest of the day, argh!
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Post by: Dane on December 14, 2009, 06:28:47 pm: I got my gift in the mail to Canada last Friday, and hope it makes it without any issues.

Dane
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Post by: mullet on December 14, 2009, 09:03:49 pm: I came home from hunting Sunday afternoon and had a box from Minnesota sitting on the table. I might not be home for Christmas so I opened it. Inside was one, cool looking, Gurkha style, Goldstone bladed, knife with a really sweet stand. Tim, thank you , very much. It is going to be right up front with the knives I've gotten from all my knapper buddies.
Your knapping has come a long way. That Goldstone has always given me fits because it always seems to step when I mess with it. Is the handle Poplar? And what is the wood the stand is made from? It matches the blade real close in color.
Thanks, Sailordad, and MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Eddie

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Post by: The Gopher on December 14, 2009, 10:11:43 pm: false alarm, that was a package from someone else :(
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Post by: sailordad on December 14, 2009, 10:55:38 pm: Eddie,

i am so glad you like it.that is to date the longest blade i have made.
the handle i made from a piece of black walnut.it was a small branch that i worked down by hand with a rasp.
i did that to try and get the grain to match the arc of the knife.i left just a touch of sap wood on it in a couple of spots.
it has 15 coats of tongue oil hand rubbed on it to get the high luster shine like that.
the stand is made from either bloodwood or paduak(cant remember which i had laying on the bench)but i think its the blood wood.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

peace,
tim
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Post by: Okie on December 14, 2009, 11:05:04 pm: Man, there's some really cool lookin gifts this year. Great job guys.
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Post by: sailordad on December 14, 2009, 11:06:54 pm: well iwasnt having very good day at work today,everything that could go wrong did.
when i came home from lunch i was in a bitter mood.
when what caught my eye.
there was a box wedged in m y front storm door.
well this got me curious,so once i got in the house and made my sandwich i sat donw and
opened the box up and man oh man that made my day.
i was elated with what was inside,it turned my crappy day into one of sheer excitment
i got a very very sweet hawk.
man i realy wanted one of these too.
this was a gift from John Ively(i hope i spelled it right hard to read sorry)
any how this thing is sweet,looks hand forged to me.
gotta ask how ya made the head.
all i know is it could be lethal.i took a half swing and just let the weight of my arm drive the hawk down and it went .75 inch ito a 2x4

thanks John i love it man
hers a pic
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Post by: mullet on December 14, 2009, 11:11:03 pm: I'm honored to have your longest blade, Tim. I took 15 photo's to try and do it justice.
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Post by: skyarrow on December 14, 2009, 11:32:12 pm: well i am back from Christmas at the fort that was held at fort parker and i hung my gift on the wall hope yall like the wife did not complain to much hehe

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Post by: deerhunter97370 on December 15, 2009, 03:29:01 am: I was gone all weekend till Sunday and when I got home There was a package in the mail from Luther, OK so Im assuming its from Okie1. My wife said I cant open it till Chrismas so Ill post pic then when I find out what it is. Okie I just wanted to let you know I recieved it . Thank you Joel
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Post by: nugget on December 15, 2009, 07:58:10 am: That blade and Hawk are awesome. Great gifts so far guys.
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Post by: knap_123 on December 15, 2009, 09:11:16 am: allright sailordad, the hawk made it to you safe. well it is handforged from a railroad spike, with a osage handle. hold itby the base and give it a whirl at a tree! it will stick pretty good, and you shouald get many years of good use from the head, merry christmas, knap.
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Post by: Cromm on December 15, 2009, 09:52:04 am: WoW guys great show so far.
Your welcome Jason, I hope the arrows fly true for you....
MERRY CHIRSTMAS.
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Post by: Michael C. on December 15, 2009, 12:24:34 pm: Yeah I'm diggin' the photos of all the stuff you guys took the time to make for each other, I'm always glad I get to see this going on here. This really shows the spirit I see and read on this forum and it really makes for a good Christmas season even though I didn't participate in this trade it's so cool to be able to see it happening. Merry Christmas (early).
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Post by: Manager on December 15, 2009, 01:13:32 pm: Here are my sent and received list, please check to make sure they are right....if they arent, then please let me know :)

Sent:
Catfishon
Skyarrow
Uwe
Okie1
Cromm
El Destructo
Woodstick
PatB
Dano
Mullet
Sailordad
Knap_123
Jamie
Islandpiper
Gill
Auggie
Nugget
The Gopher
J. Dempler

Received:

Skyarrow
Timo
Boo
Kyle
Deerhunter97370
Mullet
Agd68
Jthomspon1955
J. Dempler
Bryan Irwin
Gill
Aries
Ridgerunner
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: The Gopher on December 15, 2009, 02:08:03 pm: Sarah, i should be on the sent list, (kyle recieved it). But i shouldn't be on the recieved list yet, (false alarm). thanks, Dan.
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Post by: Manager on December 15, 2009, 03:03:05 pm: Quote from: The Gopher on December 15, 2009, 02:08:03 pm
Sarah, i should be on the sent list, (kyle recieved it). But i shouldn't be on the recieved list yet, (false alarm). thanks, Dan.

Changed it!!
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Post by: J. DEMPLER on December 15, 2009, 03:25:54 pm: Me to Sarah, I should be on the received list.
Also, my gift(s) are going out this afternoon.
Joe
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Post by: The Gopher on December 15, 2009, 03:26:24 pm: i'm still on the received list, i shouldn't be, haven't got anything yet.
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Post by: Okie on December 15, 2009, 03:48:33 pm: Glad ya got it Deerhunter. Hope ya like it.
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Post by: Manager on December 15, 2009, 04:45:34 pm: Quote from: The Gopher on December 15, 2009, 03:26:24 pm
i'm still on the received list, i shouldn't be, haven't got anything yet.

Now it is fixed
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Post by: Dane on December 15, 2009, 07:28:32 pm: Sarah, put me down for the sent and recieved list. I promise to get your digital photos this weekend of the gift I made and the great one Pat send to me. I sent out this past Friday, and hope they get it soon. Not sure, as it was going to Canada and the postal woman looked at me very oddly when I put down the contents of the package. :)

Dane
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Post by: mullet on December 15, 2009, 09:26:44 pm: Better hope you put arts and crafts and didn't mention feathers or leather.
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Post by: Keenan on December 16, 2009, 12:29:57 am: Sarah, My gift went out today. Also sent you a PM stating that it was sent, as per directions to do so ;D
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Post by: Pappy on December 16, 2009, 08:07:56 am: Sarah My gift went out Friday. :)
Pappy
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Post by: GregB on December 16, 2009, 09:37:38 am: Sarah, my gift went out yesterday.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Dane on December 16, 2009, 12:28:14 pm: Quote from: mullet on December 15, 2009, 09:26:44 pm
Better hope you put arts and crafts and didn't mention feathers or leather.

Yup, I didnt mention those things. There is some leather involved, but I hope that doesn't present any problems. Same with animal products - no real sinew for that reason.

Dane
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Post by: Kegan on December 16, 2009, 07:24:15 pm: Kyle's busy finishing up his gifts and asked me to post his pictures. He took these the other night- and he's pleased as punch :)

The Gopher sent him a bow sock, bracer, string silencers and scraper. All of his gifts are simply beautiful! Way to go Gopher!

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Post by: sailordad on December 16, 2009, 07:30:00 pm: sweet,i hear dans bow socks and string silencers are top notch stuff
you should like them
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Post by: FlintWalker on December 16, 2009, 08:17:15 pm: Great gifts from everyone!
I recieved an AWESOME one today myself ;D
Here's a couple pictures of a super nice skinning knife GregB made for me. He also made the extra nice, hand tooled leather sheath it's in too.
THANK YOU Greg, I'll put it to good use. ;)

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Post by: Josh on December 16, 2009, 08:30:07 pm: wow that is nice. Is that Bacote for the scales? I am doing a few edger blade knives for the doctors I work for and I am doing Bacote for the scales too. Nice! -josh
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Post by: nugget on December 16, 2009, 08:30:42 pm: Looks nice. I love the wood on the handle
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Post by: J. DEMPLER on December 16, 2009, 09:35:37 pm: That is a sweet knife!!
He makes some killer knives!! :)
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Post by: knap_123 on December 16, 2009, 10:50:40 pm: thats just down right awesome looking!
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Post by: Okie on December 16, 2009, 11:41:22 pm: Sweet!!
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Post by: GregB on December 17, 2009, 09:26:43 am: I'm glad you like it Shannon! I'm still going to try and get you some of that pretty rock and see what miracles you can work with it!
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Post by: Dano on December 17, 2009, 12:53:05 pm: I received this very cool walking stick from Mullet, Poplar and Cholla, decorated with a monster rattlesnake rattle. I will use this proudly, thanks Eddie and a Very Merry Christmas.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v199/dlgren/walkingstick004.jpg)
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Post by: Auggie on December 17, 2009, 12:57:34 pm: Thats a cool stick!Nice monkey in your tree,dont see too many of those!
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Post by: The Gopher on December 17, 2009, 05:54:53 pm: My wife called me at work, a box came today from J Dempler! of course this is the night that i have an afterwork thing that will go until about 7:00.
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Post by: Okie on December 17, 2009, 06:06:01 pm: Dano, at your age that'll come in handy. ;) >:D

Just kiddin'.

Nice work Mullet!!
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Post by: Dano on December 17, 2009, 07:52:37 pm: John I know where you Live!! ;D
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Post by: woodstick on December 17, 2009, 09:49:35 pm: nice stick great work eddie.
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Post by: mullet on December 17, 2009, 10:12:08 pm: Thanks guys, Dano hope you get some use out of it, and like your Obama ornament, too. 8)
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Post by: Hillbilly on December 17, 2009, 10:21:24 pm: I got a package! An awesome set of arrows from Gill, man these things look great-excellent workmanship. I can't wait to see how they fly. Thank you, Gill- I'm tickled to death with 'em. I'll get pics up as soon as I get some batteries for my camera.
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Post by: Dano on December 18, 2009, 12:27:00 am: Eddie!! ;D
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Post by: The Gopher on December 18, 2009, 01:29:11 am: ;D ;D ;D Got a box from J Dempler today, in it was a knife, and i mean a KNIFE! remember the movie crocidile dundee when he says, " you call that a knife, this is a knife" well this is that kind of knife. the blade looks like it's a quarter inch thick!, i love it! If that wasn't enough i also got a 'hawk forged from a railroad spike, awesome! add in a baggie of osage seeds (Joe did his research, as i asked about these in another thread) and the turkey feathers he used instead of bubble wrap and this was a fantastic christmas! THANK YOU Joe!

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/MN_Littles/105_5759.jpg)

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Post by: Cromm on December 18, 2009, 05:41:02 am: :o WOW :o
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Post by: nugget on December 18, 2009, 08:40:43 am: very cool tomahawk
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Post by: uwe on December 18, 2009, 08:42:52 am: Thats cool!
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Post by: J. DEMPLER on December 18, 2009, 09:46:39 am: You are very welcome, Dan, I'm glad that you like them. :)
All of them seeds came from one hedge apple, So be careful where you plant them , they WILL take over if you don't keep them under control!!
Merry Christmas!
Joe Dempler
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Post by: RidgeRunner on December 18, 2009, 10:35:19 am: Very Cool. Love the knife and hawk.
JD: I have a box full of railroad spikes at home.... ;)

David
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Post by: Keenan on December 18, 2009, 11:30:22 am: just got to say how impressed I am with the talents and thoughtfullness of people on this forum. Some very impressive work.
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Post by: The Gopher on December 18, 2009, 11:32:59 am: sorry the closeup of the knife is blurry, here are more details. The knife is 5160 spring steel, handle is lacewood with brass guards and elk antler spacers. As i mentioned the hawk is forged from a spike, then case hardened with a hickory handle.

The osage seeds will be more an experiment than anything, i'm not sure how well they'll do in Minnesota. I've heard of some osage in MN but i have never seen one. I'll also try to plant some in ND at my folks place, they have a bit of land that could use some more trees ;D
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Post by: Michael C. on December 18, 2009, 01:30:45 pm: Wow great stuff guys, some talented people out there.
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Post by: Jesse on December 18, 2009, 01:48:42 pm: Awesome gifts everyone. I haven't been keeping up on this thread and there is too much to comment on. J Dempler thats a great looking knife and hawk. All you guys are talented for sure.
Title: Re: 3rd Annual Christmas Trade Revised
Post by: Manager on December 18, 2009, 02:38:48 pm: Ok..I know this is a busy time of year, and sometime we commit to things and get in over our head....

that being said, if you are in this trade and feel like you are not able to complete your present...please let me know so that I can get a gift out to that person. I would hate for someone to be left out...

I am in no way saying that someone has done this....but things happen, we all understand. just send me a PM and let me know. I promise not to tell anyone!!

i just want to make sure you all get gifts!!!
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Post by: StevenT on December 18, 2009, 02:46:14 pm: I have seen a knife made from a horse shoe and now a hawk from a spike. You just never know what you are going to see from the talent on PA. Great looking pieces.
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Post by: kerryb on December 18, 2009, 03:08:29 pm: My gift went out this morning, hope he likes it. Sara i sent an email with pic and a pm. DONT WANT TO BE ON THE LIST. Let me know if you dont recieve email. thanks Kerry
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Post by: RidgeRunner on December 19, 2009, 01:17:24 pm: my gift went out this morning. SARAH: put me on the sent list.
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Post by: Kegan on December 19, 2009, 03:26:31 pm: Kyle and I will be sending ours out on Monday :)
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Post by: Otoe Bow on December 20, 2009, 12:13:32 pm: Hi Gang.

Haven't been on the site in a while and didn't get to particpate in the Trade this year. Been a little out of pocket. I finally got to get on the computer for a little down time and I really enjoy seeing all the great gifts this year.

Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Mike
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Post by: El Destructo on December 20, 2009, 12:28:12 pm: Mike.... You still out of Country? If so ....My Prayers are with you and Your Family at this Time of Year....if You are Home....Savor every moment....Merry Christmas
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Post by: FlintWalker on December 20, 2009, 05:01:47 pm: My guy should have recieved his gift already. I sent it priority mail ???
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Post by: knap_123 on December 20, 2009, 06:17:51 pm: i dont no who got me, and dont tell me please. but if you've mailed me one i did'nt get it yet. but its not x-mas yet, so i'm not worried. :)
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Post by: El Destructo on December 20, 2009, 06:22:31 pm: My Guy got His Saturday....I was beginning to worry....it took 5 days to go 350 miles......... ::)

I guess He hasn't been able to put it down long enough to take any Pictures yet...... ;D..... ;)
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Post by: Okie on December 21, 2009, 12:27:02 am: El D, Mike is out of the country. I talked to him about a month ago and he said he was headed out for another year in Afganistan.
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Post by: El Destructo on December 21, 2009, 02:12:02 am: Thats what I thought John...I thought that he was in Afghanistan ....Man the Sacrifices they have to deal with....I mean just being there fighting for Peace and Democracy is bad enough ....but to be away from everyone that You love for Christmas...and Months more to come...I just can not fathom the heartache They feel inside....Thank You Mike for your Selflessness...and Merry Christmas
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Post by: jamie on December 21, 2009, 10:16:01 am: fighting for peace???????????? ;D
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Post by: Aries on December 21, 2009, 10:39:01 am: Mine will be sent out Tuesday, it wont make it for Christmas sadly, but should be their right after.
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Post by: Pappy on December 21, 2009, 10:42:16 am: Hope My guy has received his,sent it a couple of weeks ago but haven't heard anything yet. ???
Getting worried. :)
Pappy
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Post by: uwe on December 21, 2009, 12:24:25 pm: May be thats me? Then it depends on the customs...
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Post by: vtclimber on December 21, 2009, 01:21:37 pm: Just got mine from Sawfiler. It is awesome!! I'll post some pics this afternoon. I'll be sending my stuff out right after christmas. Thanks Sawfiler!!!!
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Post by: stringstretcher on December 21, 2009, 01:51:34 pm: I hope to get mine sent out this week. Will be a little after xmas before they receive it. I sure hope they like it
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Post by: Manager on December 21, 2009, 02:02:42 pm: Guys....
Make sure you send me an email or PM when you have sent or received your gift...

I need to make sure everyone gets a gift!!!

Merry Christmas...

PS Dont forget, some of you may not get anything until after Christmas!!

Sarah
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Post by: Manager on December 21, 2009, 02:14:24 pm: Here is my list of who hasnt sent their gift yet...

Hillbilly
Boo
Stringstretcher
Jeffutley57
Mechslasher
Koan
Aries
1/2 primitive
Jthompson1955
Bryan Irwin
Hickoryswitch
Woodsman1031
Agd68
Marc St Louis
Cowboy
Deerhunter97370

If you should not be on this list and you have sent your gift....please let me know!!
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Post by: Manager on December 21, 2009, 02:24:03 pm: this list is a list on who HASNT received their gift...

Catfishon
Keenan
Uwe
Mechslasher
Okie1
Cromm
jeffutley57
Sawfiler
El Destructo
Woodstick
Stringstretcher
PatB
Kegan
Nugget
KerryB
Gregb
cowboy
Marc St louis
Hawkbow
Justin Snyder
Woodsman1031
Sailordad
Pappy
Hickoryswitch
The Gopher
Knap_123
Jamie
Islandpiper
1/2 primitive
Coyote088
Koan
Auggie

I know I might have missed some that have received their gift ...so let me know!
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Post by: Pat B on December 21, 2009, 02:40:40 pm: Boy, talk about efficient! You are right on the ball, Miss Sarah. Good for you! ;) 8)
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Post by: Hillbilly on December 21, 2009, 03:39:39 pm: Sarah, I got my gift, sent you PM a couple days ago.
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Post by: Manager on December 21, 2009, 03:44:48 pm: Quote from: Hillbilly on December 21, 2009, 03:39:39 pm
Sarah, I got my gift, sent you PM a couple days ago.

i took you off the havent received list
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Post by: nugget on December 21, 2009, 05:45:01 pm: Here is what I recieved from Bryan Irwin. A leather possibles bag that had a super sharp knife with 2 sheaths, another smaller leather bag with a pressure flaker and 3 nice knapped points in it. The neck sheath has a nice knapped point tied onto it also. Bryan sent me many nice gifts all in one bag. Thanks a bunch Bryan and nice work.
TJ

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Post by: NTD on December 21, 2009, 06:14:43 pm: I hope by next Christmas I will be a good enough craftsmen to participate in the trade. It seems like much fun is being had by all, and there are some amazing gifts being traded.

Nate
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Post by: Kegan on December 21, 2009, 06:29:21 pm: I sent mine out today, Kyle is sending his tomorrow.

Fingers crossed everything gets there safely :-X!!!
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Post by: catfishon on December 21, 2009, 07:13:15 pm: i got a really cool spear today from Keenan.
it will look great on the wall with my arrowhead collection.
i will get some pics up soon
THANK YOU KEENAN !!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Keenan on December 21, 2009, 07:31:20 pm: Glad you like it, and glad it got to you befor Christmas. Merry Christmas and happy new year. ;)
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Post by: vtclimber on December 21, 2009, 08:08:01 pm: Hi all. I received mine. Thank you sawfiler......have not put it down all day. Mine will go in the mail in a day or so. Been in the field a good bit, so I am going to be wrapping things up over the holiday.
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Post by: El Destructo on December 21, 2009, 09:29:25 pm: Sarah....I received Mine at least a week ago...and have already posted Pictures of it...and sent you pictures also.... ;)

Now Half Primitive has already received His Gift from Me....but I still haven't seen it posted Here or You haven't heard from Him either....I know He got it...got a Message from Him and the Post Office too
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Post by: catfishon on December 21, 2009, 09:42:20 pm: this is my new spear from Keenan ;D
the pic doesn't really do it justice

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Post by: Dano on December 21, 2009, 09:58:05 pm: Now that's a spear, nice job Keenan
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Post by: nugget on December 21, 2009, 10:05:35 pm: Now that is cool. What is it made of??
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Post by: vtclimber on December 21, 2009, 10:22:14 pm: HOLY S&^T...THAT IS COOL!!!
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Post by: catfishon on December 21, 2009, 10:25:42 pm: why its made of leather feather and flint ......lol
keenan will have to fill us in.
really cool striped flint , got somekind of snake skin on it to.
I LIKE IT ..... ;D
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Post by: Keenan on December 21, 2009, 10:33:38 pm: Wow Catfish that looks good in your house. I feel very honored to see it on such a nice wall.

Thank for the compliments;

Nugget, It is has silver a sheen obsidian blade that is nine inches with seven exposed, wrapped with real sinew, then rattlesnake skin, then a blend of leather wraps with turkey and pheasant feathers, the end striping is burned on.

The balance point is exactly on the handle, just in case you ever have to use it. ;D
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Post by: catfishon on December 21, 2009, 10:45:44 pm: maybe someone will break in,
i'll run for the spear and try it out like the guy in the other thead that used his bow..... ;D
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Post by: Pappy on December 22, 2009, 06:31:18 am: Very nice stuff,you folks are outstanding. :)
Pappy
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Post by: nugget on December 22, 2009, 09:04:48 am: Beautiful work Keenan
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Post by: Manager on December 22, 2009, 12:21:36 pm: Quote from: El Destructo on December 21, 2009, 09:29:25 pm
Sarah....I received Mine at least a week ago...and have already posted Pictures of it...and sent you pictures also.... ;)

Now Half Primitive has already received His Gift from Me....but I still haven't seen it posted Here or You haven't heard from Him either....I know He got it...got a Message from Him and the Post Office too

Ok....So I missed a bunch of you :( I will put a new list out either today or tomorrow....with the updated info that I missed
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Post by: knap_123 on December 22, 2009, 12:37:24 pm: sweet, can you get some close ups for us?
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Post by: catfishon on December 22, 2009, 07:47:47 pm: here you go ....

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Post by: Kyle on December 22, 2009, 07:53:10 pm: Sorry I haven't been on much lately, but it really looks like everyone has outdone themselves this year
I sent mine out today, Im sorry because the person will probobly not get it before Christmas
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Post by: koan on December 22, 2009, 11:15:32 pm: got mine from Pappy this week, an awesome knife and bone needles and punches.. Thanks Pappy! Will post pics as soon as i can get to a computer...
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Post by: Pappy on December 23, 2009, 06:51:10 am: Glad you got it Koan,I was getting worried.Hope you like it. :)
Pappy
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Post by: jamie on December 23, 2009, 06:54:47 am: damn keenan thats a fine weapon
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Post by: Okie on December 23, 2009, 09:46:12 am: Wow, great stuff this year for sure!
I recieved mine yesterday from Kerryb. I started to open it last night, but my kids said if I did I'd have to let them open one of theirs, so I'm holding out till Christmas. Maybe ;D

Thanks Kerry.
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Post by: kerryb on December 23, 2009, 10:39:56 am: glad you recieved it, i was getting worried it wasnt going to make it before christmas. hope you like it and get some use out of it. Merry Christmas. Kerry
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Post by: Okie on December 24, 2009, 12:28:43 am: OK, I couldn't hold out any longer and man I'm glad I didn't! I received a very nice quiver and an extremely sharp, hand made drawknife. This sucker will definitely hog off some 'sage! Thank you Kerryb. Both will be put to good use.

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Post by: Michael C. on December 24, 2009, 12:47:29 am: Woah, those are awesome.
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Post by: Keenan on December 24, 2009, 12:55:23 am: Wow very nice! ;)
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Post by: kerryb on December 24, 2009, 02:09:28 am: hope you enjoy them, Merry Christmas to you and your family. Kerry
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Post by: Kyle on December 24, 2009, 11:57:06 am: Wow, sweet stuff man :)
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Post by: agd68 on December 25, 2009, 09:24:48 am: Hey everyone
MERRY XMAS from Canada :D :D
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Post by: skyarrow on December 25, 2009, 10:52:23 am: merry Christmas from Texas
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Post by: J. DEMPLER on December 25, 2009, 11:51:39 am: I opened my gift from jamie this morning. In it was not one but three awesome knives!!! All of the blades are obsidian and two of them have deer bone handles! The other one has a deer antler handle! I will get some pics posted as soon as my wife is done with the camera. ;D Thanks jamie, I love them!!
Merry Christmas everybody from Indiana. :)
Joe
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Post by: John K on December 25, 2009, 12:02:20 pm: Merry Christmas from Wisconsin !! Nice gifts everyone !
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Post by: El Destructo on December 25, 2009, 12:20:42 pm: I am still waiting to Hear and See what the Recipient of My Gift has to say..... I know that He received it a week ago....... ???

Merry Christmas to All
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Post by: skyarrow on December 25, 2009, 12:49:39 pm: same here El D my guy got it but no word of opening it yet ???
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Post by: knap_123 on December 25, 2009, 01:04:05 pm: if its me, i'm still waiting on mine.
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Post by: skyarrow on December 25, 2009, 02:01:09 pm: Quote from: knap_123 on December 25, 2009, 01:04:05 pm
if its me, i'm still waiting on mine.

nope
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Post by: woodstick on December 25, 2009, 03:05:06 pm: looks like everybody is getting nice stuff. still waiting on mine hope it aint got lost in the mail.
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Post by: jamie on December 25, 2009, 04:04:49 pm: glad ya like em joe. even happier they arrived alive. wasnt sure they would make it past the postman and his fragile stamp. guy was trying to put the stamp on both sides of the box with one hit. ;D
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Post by: J. DEMPLER on December 25, 2009, 05:54:46 pm: Quote from: jamie on December 25, 2009, 04:04:49 pm
glad ya like em joe. even happier they arrived alive. wasnt sure they would make it past the postman and his fragile stamp. guy was trying to put the stamp on both sides of the box with one hit. ;D
:D Yeah ,the corner of the box was smashed in a little , but they are all in one piece and are now resting beautifully in my display case! :)
Thank you again, Jamie. They are nice!
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Post by: jamie on December 25, 2009, 06:04:56 pm: i thought i sent ya a deer jaw knife too. now i gotta figure out where that went. glad ya like
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Post by: Justin Snyder on December 25, 2009, 06:08:07 pm: You guys are awesome. What a great bunch of gifts.
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Post by: catfishon on December 25, 2009, 06:12:42 pm: cool stuff ;D
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Post by: Keenan on December 25, 2009, 10:26:12 pm: Wow Jamie those are real nice, Great work. ;)
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Post by: kerryb on December 25, 2009, 11:11:30 pm: beautiful knives jamie
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Post by: woodstick on December 25, 2009, 11:27:05 pm: very nice work. good gift.
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Post by: skyarrow on December 26, 2009, 12:18:23 am: has anyone heard from Gill i know he has gottn the package but know word i hope he is Ok ??? :-\
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Post by: 1/2primitive on December 26, 2009, 02:35:52 pm: hmm... I haven't had a lot of time lately.

I got my gift a week or so ago, and it was a gorgeous handmade knife from Mike (EL Destructo) in a hand-tooled leather sheath.
Wow. It is made of damascus steel and it's got a buffalo horn handle. It's a beauty. Thanks a lot, Mike. It'll be put to good use.
Still makes me smile to think of it. ;D

I'll try to get pictures up soon, the camera situation is interesting right now.
Sean
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Post by: 1/2primitive on December 26, 2009, 02:37:37 pm: oh, and yes, I'll get my gift out soon, it's coming. Again, haven't had a whole lot of time lately. :P
Sean
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Post by: El Destructo on December 26, 2009, 02:42:21 pm: Quote from: 1/2primitive on December 26, 2009, 02:35:52 pm
hmm... I haven't had a lot of time lately.

I got my gift a week or so ago, and it was a gorgeous handmade knife from Mike (EL Destructo) in a hand-tooled leather sheath.
Wow. It is made of damascus steel and it's got a buffalo horn handle. It's a beauty. Thanks a lot, Mike. It'll be put to good use.
Still makes me smile to think of it. ;D

I'll try to get pictures up soon, the camera situation is interesting right now.
Sean

Sean...I will post a Picture of it...but You must Post a Picture of You with the Knife...for all to see....And You better hurry that Gift....or suffer the wrath of Sarah......... >:D

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Post by: 1/2primitive on December 26, 2009, 02:48:23 pm: Yup, I'd say that's it all right. ;D
Thanks again.

I'm very wary of Sarah, I'll get it out asap. :o
Sean
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Post by: Keenan on December 26, 2009, 04:48:17 pm: Very nice knife Mike. ;) Love that damascas steel
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Post by: Dane on December 26, 2009, 05:06:03 pm: Here is my gift, made by Pat B. You can imagine how excited I was when I saw the return address on the box. Pat, sorry I havent gotten this posted yet, life has been crazy.

The leatherwork is superb, and it is sewn with real sinew. The antler closure is a nice touch, too. I plan to use this bag as a shooting bag for muzzleloading.

Dane

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Post by: El Destructo on December 26, 2009, 05:08:27 pm: Thanks Keenan....I got this from a gentleman in Tennessee that Forges Damascus...it was an Ingot when I got it...I Took it to work and had it cut into 4 slices...so I have enough to make three more...now I just need to learn how to bring out the pattern better....I used Gun Bluing on this One...but I believe I am going to try Muriatic Acid on the next to see how it turns out....
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Post by: Pat B on December 26, 2009, 05:47:59 pm: Dane, the stitching is artificial sinew. I'm really not patient enough to do that much sewing with real sinew. ;D
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Post by: GregB on December 26, 2009, 07:57:07 pm: Some beautiful gifts everyone! ;)
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Post by: woodstick on December 26, 2009, 10:19:43 pm: dang pat that is nice, and the knife is great.
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Post by: agd68 on December 26, 2009, 10:45:34 pm: Hey All.
The family visiting is finaly over so I have a fwe minutes. I recieved a realy cool Tonkin arrow from Dano. I'll post a pic soon. Lots of nice things given.
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Post by: hawkbow on December 26, 2009, 10:50:10 pm: I received this wonderful bow today from KEGAN.....what a shooter it is.. took it out and did some bunny hunting as soon as i got it... even made some meat for the pot.. big medicine in this snakey bow. Let me tell you Kegan should be avoided in a conflict at all costs.. ;D :o ;) He must be tougher than an old grizzly, he said the bow is sixty two at 28... i strung her up and shot it about twenty times.. after I picked my manhood up off the frozen ground and realigned my spine I realized that Kegan only put that number on the bow to make me feel old and weak ;D he really built this one with some heft, I have one bow that draws seventy five pounds and this new one is quite a bit stronger than that.. perfect for elk and bear... I shot the head clean off the first bunny with a broadhead.. The second bunny the arrow went through killing it instantly and I found the arrow seventy yards away buried in a fence post.. what a bow.. thank you young warrior for such a wonderful gift..I will try and do it honor and keep the good medicine flowing in her..Hawk

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Post by: catfishon on December 26, 2009, 11:06:42 pm: nice ;D
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Post by: kerryb on December 26, 2009, 11:40:19 pm: great gifts everyone.
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Post by: Dane on December 27, 2009, 10:45:31 am: Quote from: Pat B on December 26, 2009, 05:47:59 pm
Dane, the stitching is artificial sinew. I'm really not patient enough to do that much sewing with real sinew. ;D

You tricked me with the sinew. It looks real. :)

Again, my deepest thanks for this gift. It will be well used.

Dane
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Post by: Kegan on December 27, 2009, 11:38:55 am: Great gifts everyone. I swear I saw a knife like that in a catalouge once... for about $5000!

Hawk- Anyone who could shoot a bow that heavy in the cold bare finger redefines "tough"! I'm jsut so glad to hear you like it ;D!
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Post by: Manager on December 27, 2009, 02:12:59 pm: I a so glad to see everyone is having a wonderful time with this trade...

I will follow up for those who have yet to receive or send a gift...

What beautiful gifts!!!! and what great hearts you all have.
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Post by: sailordad on December 27, 2009, 02:33:57 pm: i must say this was an awesome trade for everyone this year
cant wait for next year,already planning what i am going to make ;D
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Post by: Cromm on December 27, 2009, 07:01:44 pm: Great going everyone. I am loving the gifts so far.
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Post by: vtclimber on December 28, 2009, 10:37:39 am: Hey all, I just got back in from the field, so I will be wrapping up mine this week and getting it in the mail. Apologies to the fella I am sending to. I have had an overabundance of work and didn't have the time I thought. It will be out by the deadline though ::)

As for work, we caught a beautiful 13 pound adult female eagle this past week.
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Post by: Hillbilly on December 28, 2009, 11:25:23 am: Mine will be going out in the next couple days. Everyone has sure made and recieved some great-looking stuff so far.
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Post by: jthompson1995 on December 28, 2009, 02:04:27 pm: Mine's almost done as well. I'll hopefully be able to send it out tomorrow, Wed. at the latest.
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Post by: boo on December 28, 2009, 02:40:10 pm: Just finished my gifts up. All i have left is getting the photos and boxing it all up. should go out in the morning.

Looks like some great gifts have been sent out this year, Awesome.
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Post by: Pat B on December 28, 2009, 06:00:05 pm: Well, I got out to the mail box today and there was a box from Kyle McCabe. It probably got there on Saturday ::) but we haven't had a need to leave home lately. Here is what Kyle sent to me for the Christmas Trade... A nice stitched arm guard with antler buttons and a double diamond stitched design, a stitched leather pocket/belt quiver with a carved arrowhead design and a brain tanned belt pouch with fringe and a bone closure from a deer Kyle killed and brain tanned.
Thanks so much Kyle! All are very nice and well made. My current arm guard is over 20 years old and not nearly as cool as this one so I'll be sporting these cool Christmas gifts this upcoming shooting season. 8)

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/fromKyleMcCabeChristmas09001.jpg)

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Post by: boo on December 28, 2009, 06:45:38 pm: Very nice stuff Pat, I bet your tickled with santa
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Post by: woodstick on December 28, 2009, 09:51:39 pm: santa done brought it to ya, all very nice.
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Post by: nugget on December 28, 2009, 09:55:39 pm: Pat, Santa did you right.
The gift boo made is Awesome!!! :o If the person who gets it don't want it I will send them my address. Cause it is super cool.
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Post by: Keenan on December 28, 2009, 10:47:05 pm: Way cool Pat,,,,,,,some great gifts this year everyone ;)
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Post by: Hickoryswitch on December 28, 2009, 11:25:51 pm: Well I gotta beautiful gift that I was gonna post pics of tonite but it looks like it will be tomorrow. Since the camera seems to be mac tarded. Aries built a beautiful red oak bow with osage accents. It shoots real good the local rabbits sure don't like it. I'll get some pics up soon. Thank you very much Aries.

Wayne
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Post by: Kyle on December 29, 2009, 12:50:07 pm: Man i was getting worried that they got lost in the mail. I'm so glad that you llike your gifts Pat!! ;D
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Post by: Aries on December 29, 2009, 02:17:44 pm: Awesome Im glad you like it!! The only bow spec i was givin was that you were left handed, so i just had to improvise in the rest of the specs off an old bow you posted ;D
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Post by: Pat B on December 29, 2009, 05:57:43 pm: Kyle, I like them very much! 8) Thanks!
Our daughter has been in town for her yearly visit so we used the remaining snow as an excuse and stayed home only checking the mail if we went out. It probably got here on Saturday. There were 2 other packages there also. Glad we have trustworthy neighbors. ;D
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Post by: Manager on December 30, 2009, 02:02:35 pm: Ok here is my updated list of people who have NOT sent their gifts....

Please remember that you have until Jan 1st to finish and MAIL!!!!! No pressure :)

Koan
1/2 Primitive
Hickoryswitch
Vtclinber
Woodsman1031
Marc St Louis
Cowboy
Deerhunter97370
Hillbilly
Boo
Stringstretcher
Meschslasher
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Post by: Manager on December 30, 2009, 02:10:51 pm: Here is my havent received their gift yet list.... seems like I have 8 out there that I have either over looked or people just arent telling me that they got theirs....

Woodsman1031
Keenan
Uwe
Mechslasher
Cromm
Jeffutley57
Woodstick
StringStretcher
Keagn
KerryB
GregB
Cowboy
Marc St Louis
Justin Snyder
Sailordad
Pappy
Knap_123
Jamie
Islandpiper
Coyote088
Auggie
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Post by: HoBow on December 30, 2009, 02:12:16 pm: Finished mine last night....sending out today ;D O:) This project was a first for me and I put many hours into completing it, so I hope the recipient likes it ??? It's not as good as most of the work I've seen on here, but showed it to one of my customers and he loved it! I got a tought draw...a bit intimidating as I have a lot of respect for this person, but he should have it in a few days.
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Post by: Okie on December 30, 2009, 02:18:35 pm: Sarah, the gift I recieved from kerryb is on page 27, top post.
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Post by: Manager on December 30, 2009, 02:39:57 pm: Quote from: Okie1 on December 30, 2009, 02:18:35 pm
Sarah, the gift I recieved from kerryb is on page 27, top post.

corrected it!!
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Post by: vtclimber on December 30, 2009, 06:54:28 pm: I am wrapping things up this evening and early in the am. The items I am making are firsts for me so (as stated above) I have put a good bit of time in as well as starting over a few times lol. I hope the recipient likes them. They will be finished and sent by the first!
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Post by: Josh on December 30, 2009, 07:13:30 pm: Is it too late to get in on this? LOL I have seen some nice gifts given this season good job everyone. Lots of great craftsmanship. :) -josh
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Post by: stringstretcher on December 31, 2009, 10:45:15 am: Sarah. My gift went out this morning. Add me to the sent list. I sure hope they like it. A lot of work, but a lot of fun to make and send.
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Post by: vtclimber on December 31, 2009, 05:37:23 pm: On my way to the post office now. You can put me on the sent list. Hope the recipient likes em.....
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Post by: HoBow on December 31, 2009, 05:42:31 pm: Please put me on the sent list. A lot of work, but a lot of fun. Hope he likes it.
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Post by: Keenan on December 31, 2009, 07:26:36 pm: Good job Jeff I knew you could do it glad you didn 't miss out. I'm sure the lucky person will be happy.
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Post by: Hickoryswitch on December 31, 2009, 07:30:44 pm: Here are some pics of the bow Aries sent me. Sorry about the quality. Thanks again Aries.

Wayne

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Post by: sailordad on December 31, 2009, 07:34:26 pm: nice looking bow 8)
but whats this,no money shot?
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Post by: Aries on December 31, 2009, 08:38:02 pm: Money shot might make me cringe a little ;D. thanks for posting pics!!!
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Post by: Keenan on December 31, 2009, 08:43:58 pm: Congratulations Hickory, Nice job on the bow Aries.
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Post by: Justin Snyder on December 31, 2009, 09:43:00 pm: I was hoping my recipient would get his today. When I ship something fragile I don't sleep well until it arrives at the destination. Good thing it is New Year so I have an excuse to stay awake. ::)
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Post by: 1/2primitive on December 31, 2009, 10:34:59 pm: So, I guess I like to push deadlines... ::)
I'll get mine out tomorrow.
Sean
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Post by: Hickoryswitch on December 31, 2009, 11:20:13 pm: Same here I tried to send it out this morning. I ran straight to town only to find the post office was closed. :-\
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Post by: Hickoryswitch on December 31, 2009, 11:23:07 pm: I'll try to get a full draw shot tomorrow. Aries it looked good when I got it. So if the tiller looks a little off in the pic I'm sure it's something I've done.
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Post by: jthompson1995 on January 01, 2010, 11:30:05 am: Quote from: 1/2primitive on December 31, 2009, 10:34:59 pm
So, I guess I like to push deadlines... ::)
I'll get mine out tomorrow.
Sean

Quote from: Hickoryswitch on December 31, 2009, 11:20:13 pm
Same here I tried to send it out this morning. I ran straight to town only to find the post office was closed. :-\

You guys may want to save a trip. Post office is closed today, too.
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Post by: Hillbilly on January 01, 2010, 11:33:08 am: Mine went into the mail yesterday morning, hope it's having a safe trip.
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Post by: deerhunter97370 on January 01, 2010, 05:57:07 pm: Unfortunately do to financal constrants I cant send my out till the 7th. Sorry for the delay. Ill get the pics of my gift from Okie as soon as I can get my wife to teach me to use are new camera we got for Christmas. Again Sorry for the delay and sorry to the person Im sending it to. Joel
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Post by: Hickoryswitch on January 02, 2010, 01:39:10 pm: Mine is on it's way. I hope the person likes it.

Wayne
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Post by: Auggie on January 02, 2010, 07:06:53 pm: Wow just opened mine today from Justin,a very nice knapped obsidian knife,antler handle with scrimshaw art and a cool display stand for it! Will post pics soon. Thanks Justin, you really are a artist!
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Post by: Justin Snyder on January 02, 2010, 07:52:17 pm: Quote from: Auggie on January 02, 2010, 07:06:53 pm
Wow just opened mine today from Justin,a very nice knapped obsidian knife,antler handle with scrimshaw art and a cool display stand for it! Will post pics soon. Thanks Justin, you really are a artist!
I can sleep now that it is there in one piece. Well actually two, but in the correct number of pieces.

I'm glad you like it Auggie, that is the longest blade I have ever made and my first attempt at scrimshaw.
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Post by: knap_123 on January 03, 2010, 12:50:07 pm: got mine yesterday and will post pics later.
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Post by: RidgeRunner on January 04, 2010, 12:49:37 pm: Starting to get a bit worried about the gift I sent.
It has been, on the road, for some time now.
It could be snowed in someplace. It had to go north.
However, the USPS has never let me down.

David
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Post by: jthompson1995 on January 04, 2010, 04:37:20 pm: I sent mine last tuesday USPS priority but have not heard whether it has been received yet. I hope it made it there OK.
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Post by: knap_123 on January 04, 2010, 06:17:02 pm: man, after the holidays i'm to broke to buy batteries for my camera! but i will get my pics posted as soon as possible.
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Post by: Manager on January 04, 2010, 06:19:11 pm: The Following have not sent their gifts out....they need to go out ASAP. deerhunter97370, you are okay until next week :)

Mechslasher
Boo
deerhunter97370
cowboy
Marc St louis
Woodsman1031
1/2 primitive
koan

If you are unable to complete your gift please let me know so I can get your person a gift!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: El Destructo on January 04, 2010, 06:21:34 pm: C/MON Guys...I have been working 7-12's and nights at that....and I got mine out and delivered before Christmas.... :P
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Post by: Manager on January 04, 2010, 06:23:38 pm: Will everybody take a look at this list. this is everyone that HAS NOT received a gift.

If you sent one to the following people, please track it and let me know the status. you dont have to announce who you have, just send me a PM!!

Thanks!!!

Keenan
Uwe
Mechslasher
Cromm
JeffUtley
Woodstick
Stringstretcher
Kegan
KerryB
GregB
Cowboy
Marc St Louis
Justin Snyder
Woodsman1031
Jamie
Islandpiper
coyote088
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Post by: nugget on January 04, 2010, 06:47:49 pm: Boo has sent his out. I believe it has already been recieved also.
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Post by: boo on January 04, 2010, 07:12:17 pm: Sara i sent you a pm last week. Mine has been sent, and received.
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Post by: Dane on January 04, 2010, 08:11:02 pm: Coyote088 is who I made a gift for, and she has been a great sport about the delay. She is in Canada, and I'm pretty sure my gift never made it through customs. :( I feel aweful, and am bummed about this.

Plan B is to make another gift, minus the feathers, which may be why it didn't make it. which I will do as soon as we are sure it isn't going to make it.

I wonder how the real Saint Nicholas gets around customs restictions?

Dane
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Post by: boo on January 04, 2010, 08:17:48 pm: Santa just flies over the border, undetected by radar because the elf's built him an invisible machine ;D
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Post by: Hillbilly on January 04, 2010, 08:44:31 pm: Quote from: El Destructo on January 04, 2010, 06:21:34 pm
C/MON Guys...I have been working 7-12's and nights at that....and I got mine out and delivered before Christmas.... :P

The deadline wasn't Christmas, it was to have it in the mail by Jan. 1. :)
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Post by: Manager on January 04, 2010, 09:05:13 pm: Oops!!! I will get the lists corrected tomorrow!!!

And yes the deadline to mail was Jan 1 so if you didn't get your gift out before Christmas, don't feel bad, you didn't have to!!!

Plus who doesn't like getting another gift after Christmas, I know I do!!!!
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Post by: jamie on January 04, 2010, 09:06:15 pm: got mine but have no idea who it came from. return address was beat to hell and i cant read the name. very cool osage flat bow. i'll get pics up tomorrow. oh yeah the bow has the initials w.e.s. on it.
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Post by: El Destructo on January 04, 2010, 09:09:56 pm: Never said the Gifts were due for Christmas...just said that I have been working 90+ hours a week and nights to boot...and My Recipient got His before Christmas........ :P.and if a Lazy Slacker like Me can do it...then I would suspect that most other can too ;).well enough said..I have to go to work now..for the umpteenth night in a Row ......... :'(
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Post by: Hillbilly on January 04, 2010, 09:28:02 pm: You get a gold star, then. ;D
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Post by: mullet on January 04, 2010, 09:43:04 pm: Dane, do not mention feathers or leather on the customs form for Canada. It will not make it. Call it craft supplies, value, $5, that has worked for me.
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Post by: HoBow on January 04, 2010, 09:43:14 pm: Speaking of a gold star- Steve (hillbilly) sent me an awesome quiver\knive set! I will put up pics tomorrow. Thanks Steve!
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Post by: Justin Snyder on January 04, 2010, 11:03:43 pm: Quote from: mullet on January 04, 2010, 09:43:04 pm
Dane, do not mention feathers or leather on the customs form for Canada. It will not make it. Call it craft supplies, value, $5, that has worked for me.
That is what I said when I shipped to Germany also. Didn't mention snakeskins, feathers, or any animal parts. It got there with no delays at all.
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Post by: Dane on January 05, 2010, 07:07:14 am: I didnt say what was in the package, only art supplies, no value, and checked the gift box on the custom's form. If they inspected it, then it was probably destroyed.

Dane
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Post by: Hickoryswitch on January 05, 2010, 07:59:11 am: Jamie the bow was from me. I'm sorry I forgot to put the note I had written in the box. I realized that when I got home. I hope you like it.

Wayne
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Post by: jamie on January 05, 2010, 08:13:34 am: Very cool wayne. Could ya give me some specs on it. Looks like ipe tips on it. Thanks again gonna go to the range today and do some shooting and get pics.
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Post by: Hickoryswitch on January 05, 2010, 08:24:55 am: The tips are black walnut from a piece of firewood I saved from the stove. After i cut it and split it I just couldn't bring myself to burn it. The bow is 64'' ntn. I wasn't sure on your draw length so I kinda had to guess that you were somewhere right around 28''. I've had it all the way back to 31'' just to make sure their were no problems. It's about 55 lbs @28''. When I shot it in I used 50-55 pound spined arrows and they flew great.
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Post by: jamie on January 05, 2010, 10:50:49 am: wayne , just checked it and im hitting 55@27. cant wait to shoot it today.
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Post by: Justin Snyder on January 05, 2010, 10:55:47 am: Where are the pictures Jamie, and everyone else.
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Post by: Hillbilly on January 05, 2010, 11:16:49 am: Jeff, glad it arrived OK. I was worried about missing you during your move.
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Post by: HoBow on January 05, 2010, 11:27:30 am: I have a couple of more weeks in God's country yet ;D. Are we suppose to send a high resolution photo to Sara of us holding the gift we received?
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Post by: El Destructo on January 05, 2010, 01:35:17 pm: I would answer....and tell you ....Yes....but I don't want to be Scolded again......... :'(
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Post by: knap_123 on January 05, 2010, 02:22:10 pm: (http://i328.photobucket.com/albums/l338/knap_123/xmastradeabbykayleighvideo012.jpg) heres what i received and i love them!! the striker really throws off some sparks. how did you quench it sir?
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Post by: vtclimber on January 05, 2010, 02:23:01 pm: Apologies for just getting to this. Here is what I received. Frigging awesome work!!

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Post by: StevenT on January 05, 2010, 03:01:39 pm: That's ok. It is worth looking at twice.
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Post by: El Destructo on January 05, 2010, 03:03:11 pm: Dang....You Guys got some really nice Gifts....amde Me Jealous to look at them....for the third Time........ >:D
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Post by: Keenan on January 05, 2010, 04:49:16 pm: Wow some great gifts everyone ;)
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Post by: Justin Snyder on January 05, 2010, 05:26:32 pm: Nice gifts guys, the talent here never ceases to amaze me.
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Post by: boo on January 05, 2010, 07:15:21 pm: knap, i use 100% mineral oil to quench in. Thats basically what in the high dollar quench oils, just without the flame retardants. Im gladd you like them. thanks Boo
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Post by: nugget on January 05, 2010, 08:02:45 pm: Boo now go make me one ;D
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Post by: jamie on January 05, 2010, 08:21:59 pm: beautiful stuff. sorry but no pics tonight just got back from the range and loaded the pics we took and they were all blurry. try again tomorrow. peace
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Post by: Justin Snyder on January 05, 2010, 11:45:03 pm: Chris Cade (mechslasher) sent me a cane arrow with an obsidian point mounted on a wood foreshaft and an antler nock. I had been asking about cane arrows so he also sent me a signed copy of his cane arrow booklet. Thanks Chris, I really appreciate it.

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Post by: Keenan on January 06, 2010, 01:33:28 am: Wow thats awesome Justin. Very nice work Chris. ;)
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Post by: Pappy on January 06, 2010, 08:23:02 am: Nice stuff guys,very cool.Looks like Santa has been nice. :)

Pappy
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Post by: islandpiper on January 06, 2010, 09:08:04 am: If Santa needs the GPS coordinates to my place he can just PM me.

piper
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Post by: RidgeRunner on January 06, 2010, 10:36:56 am: Sarah: What do we do if the gift we sent gets " lost in the mail " or " chunked " by customs??

David
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Post by: Dane on January 06, 2010, 11:06:04 am: Quote from: RidgeRunner on January 06, 2010, 10:36:56 am
Sarah: What do we do if the gift we sent gets " lost in the mail " or " chunked " by customs??

David

I've already started another gift. I'm sure the first one will never make it. The postage I will have to eat a second time, but I keep my promises. I'll consider this gift a mid-winter gift.

Dane
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Post by: RidgeRunner on January 06, 2010, 11:26:43 am: Dane:
I think that would be the best solution as well.
However, This time I will make something that should get through customs. ;)
It may be April before they get it. ::)

Will wait a while longer to see if the first gift arrives.

David
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Post by: Dane on January 06, 2010, 11:32:10 am: David, even if they tell me it has arrived, I can always use the new gift for myself. :)

Dane
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Post by: Mechslasher on January 06, 2010, 11:40:51 am: justin, glad the arrow made it in one piece. it felt a little hubristic sending you a copy of my booklet, but you had asked about it and i thought it would make a usuable gift. wished i would have had time to make a couple more arrows. i used one just like it to kill a hog two years ago so it can be used on a hunt. enjoy!
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Post by: Justin Snyder on January 06, 2010, 11:44:57 am: Quote from: Mechslasher on January 06, 2010, 11:40:51 am
it felt a little hubristic sending you a copy of my booklet, but you had asked about it and i thought it would make a usuable gift.
It is a great gift. I sat down and read the whole thing yesterday after it arrived. I have some cane that is just screaming my name now. It is going to be hard to stay motivated at work today though. ;D
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Post by: jamie on January 06, 2010, 07:03:35 pm: awesome bow put about 6 dozen arras through it today.

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Post by: kerryb on January 06, 2010, 08:16:15 pm: beautiful gifts everyone.
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Post by: stringstretcher on January 06, 2010, 11:24:38 pm: Some really awesome gifts and beautiful work from everyone. Lots of lucky people.
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Post by: Pappy on January 07, 2010, 05:17:33 am: Beautiful bow jamie,very nice. I received mine yesterday from Jeff Utley,I love it.It is a very cool
quiver made from axis deer he tanned and buffalo hide.I will use it with pride and when I ant using
it,It will sure look good hanging in the Cabin.Thanks Jeff.O ya almost forgot ,he also sent me some of the hunting soap he makes,I will try it out this weekend on the last weekend to hunt deer.
Pappy

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Post by: Pat B on January 07, 2010, 11:11:22 am: Cool quiver Pappy and Jeff. Jeff, I knew you could do it and quite well I might add. 8)
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Post by: HoBow on January 07, 2010, 12:58:13 pm: Thanks Pat! Being my first, it was a learning process and there was much that could be better, but I was proud of it. ;D
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Post by: Marc St Louis on January 07, 2010, 01:20:41 pm: I got a really neat quiver the other day from David Key. Not sure which tree bark it is made from

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Post by: RidgeRunner on January 07, 2010, 03:11:02 pm: Marc:
It is Tulip Poplar bark.
The straps are old belts form the second hand store. You can replace them if you would like. They were all I could find.

Glad it made it in one piece.

David
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Post by: NTD on January 07, 2010, 03:16:54 pm: Okay David, Now make me one!!! That is an awesome looking quiver!
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Post by: Keenan on January 07, 2010, 04:09:43 pm: Nice quivers you guys made. ;)
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Post by: stringstretcher on January 07, 2010, 08:49:23 pm: I got a box in the mail today from 1/2 primitive. THANK YOU. Very nice gifts and I will get some pictures up later.
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Post by: coyote088 on January 07, 2010, 09:13:07 pm: First, let me say, what an awesome collection of gifts.
You guys are all truly talented.

My gift was coming from Dane and we were beginning to think it may have been rejected at the border, however, when I arrived home yesterday, I found a postal card on my door and I knew it had to be it. Unfortunately the parcel could not be picked up until today. :'(

(http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy99/coyote088_photos/CathyPA2009XmasXchange1.jpg)

Dane made me an Atlatl. It is made of birch with red ocre lining the dart slot finished off with 10 coats of True Oil and a 5' dart made of Ash.
The pictures do not do it justice.

I was so excited to get it home and try it!

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My first throw I managed to get it to go about 10 yards! Once we get rid of a bit of snow or I dig out my snowshoes I'll improve on that!

(http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy99/coyote088_photos/CathyPA2009XmasXchange3.jpg)

Thanks Dane for the awesome gift.
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Post by: woodstick on January 07, 2010, 09:19:20 pm: cool gifts yall done good. like the snow pics also wish we could get some.
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Post by: agd68 on January 07, 2010, 09:31:47 pm: I got this really cool river cane arrow from Dano.
It is self-knocked and fletched with tied on turkey feathers.
Had a chance to shoot it last night at the archery club, man does it fly nice.
:'( Dang, no cane and no poision ropes with pretty skins. Atlantic Canada bites!

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Post by: cowboy on January 07, 2010, 09:43:23 pm: Everybody's out doing thereselves this year - some nice stuff all!!
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Post by: Keenan on January 07, 2010, 11:03:52 pm: Wow these are all awesome gifts! What Cowboy said!
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Post by: stringstretcher on January 07, 2010, 11:22:33 pm: I got this really cool NA war club and a knife from 1/2 primitive. The club is made from some tree root from the east coast area, and the knife has an osage/1pe handle. Thank you 1/2 primitive. I sure would hate to be on the receiving end of that club.....wow.....
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Post by: Justin Snyder on January 08, 2010, 12:29:38 am: That club would educate somebody.
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Post by: Okie on January 08, 2010, 12:33:56 am: That is cool. What kinda root is it?
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Post by: kerryb on January 08, 2010, 01:17:40 am: outstanding craftsmanship , very beautiful gifts everyone.
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Post by: Justin Snyder on January 08, 2010, 01:33:59 am: I know the rules Sarah, but I think Auggie got lost. Most of you probably figured out what Auggie got anyway since what he described matches a post I made in flintknapping, so I will post the pictures here as well. ;D

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Post by: Dane on January 08, 2010, 06:27:12 am: Quote from: coyote088 on January 07, 2010, 09:13:07 pm
First, let me say, what an awesome collection of gifts.
You guys are all truly talented.

My gift was coming from Dane and we were beginning to think it may have been rejected at the border, however, when I arrived home yesterday, I found a postal card on my door and I knew it had to be it. Unfortunately the parcel could not be picked up until today. :'(

(http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy99/coyote088_photos/CathyPA2009XmasXchange1.jpg)

Dane made me an Atlatl. It is made of birch with red ocre lining the dart slot finished off with 10 coats of True Oil and a 5' dart made of Ash.
The pictures do not do it justice.

I was so excited to get it home and try it!

(http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy99/coyote088_photos/CathyPA2009XmasXchange2.jpg)

My first throw I managed to get it to go about 10 yards! Once we get rid of a bit of snow or I dig out my snowshoes I'll improve on that!

(http://i781.photobucket.com/albums/yy99/coyote088_photos/CathyPA2009XmasXchange3.jpg)

Thanks Dane for the awesome gift.

You are very welcome. Feels good to know you got it and enjoyed it.

The basket maker style is about my favorite atlatl style. The Plush Cave I made for you is about 2000 years old, and is a bit shorter than some spear throwers. It works well with shorter spears. The birch came from Conway, Massachusetts, and I harvested it about 3 years ago.

Experiment with different length spears and throwing styles. You did really well for your first toss. Most folks, me included end up tossing the spear a few feet our first time. :)

Dane
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Post by: stringstretcher on January 08, 2010, 08:08:59 am: Okie. I am not sure of what kind of root it is. He told me in a note that it was from this area. Maybe /12 primitive will chime in and can answer you.
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Post by: deerhunter97370 on January 08, 2010, 10:51:12 pm: I know Im extreamly late but my gift went out today. It should be there by Monday.
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Post by: mullet on January 08, 2010, 10:53:06 pm: Late is better than never ;D, thanks.
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Post by: 1/2primitive on January 09, 2010, 01:49:48 am: Nope, I'm not sure what the root is either. Most of the info that I know about the thing is summed up in one sentence: it was found somewhere on the east coast.
I'm glad that they got there all right.
Sean
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Post by: 1/2primitive on January 09, 2010, 12:51:22 pm: All right, the camera situation is now worked out, and here are some pictures of me with he knife.

I am FAR more pleased with it than I look like in the pictures.
Sean

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Post by: sailordad on January 10, 2010, 11:58:30 am: sweet looking knife :o 8)

whos it from? if i may ask.
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Post by: vtclimber on January 10, 2010, 12:25:22 pm: Not sure if mine has made it yet or not ??? Sorry Sarah, but I emailed the fella to let him know it was on the way. Didn't tell him what it was though..
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Post by: kerryb on January 10, 2010, 12:46:44 pm: i received mine today from vtclimber, will post pics later today. THANKS, vtclimber.
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Post by: El Destructo on January 10, 2010, 03:35:57 pm: Quote from: sailordad on January 10, 2010, 11:58:30 am
sweet looking knife :o 8)

whos it from? if i may ask.

I wonder............. ::)
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Post by: kerryb on January 10, 2010, 10:51:41 pm: Here are some pics of my nice gifts received from vtclimber. very nice possibles bag, and handmade bowl. THANKS SO MUCH vtclimber

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Post by: kerryb on January 10, 2010, 11:02:26 pm: By the way the bowl is made of cherry burl
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Post by: skyarrow on January 10, 2010, 11:37:38 pm: well i am not sure if Gill has some pics of what he got from me so i decided to post some for him if he doesn't. he opened it on Christmas day so i know that he has already seen it hehe your welcome again Gill get lots of use out of it when u go camping ;D ;D ;D

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Post by: knap_123 on January 11, 2010, 09:46:02 am: i like that camping gear!! its all real nice gifts and i cant waut ill the next trade!
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Post by: stringstretcher on January 11, 2010, 03:15:16 pm: love that style of cooking set up. That will do some awesome duch over cooking....awesome.
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Post by: Manager on January 11, 2010, 03:19:02 pm: Guys!!!
It looks like the gifts are all out or about to be all out!! Wahoo!!

One last thing...if you have received a gift and have not said anything, please at least tell the person who sent it that you have recieved it!!! Everyone spent a lot of time and thought into these gifts, let's rememeber to acknowledge and thank the sender!!
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Post by: Keenan on January 11, 2010, 05:08:12 pm: Wow, The UPS man just came by and I was floored when he walked up with a long slender package from Joel aka (Deerhunter).
I first met Joel last year at our Central Oregon Rendezvous. I was impressed with this mans diligence and methodical patience. He worked relentlessly on a yew stave for three days and had one of the nicest looking bows in the works over the weekend. Unfortunately there was a hidden flaw in the stave and the bow blew up in the last stages of tillering. My heart broke for him especially with all his diligence and he had such a good attitude about it.
So To open a box and see the hit of a real nice tip with cherry bark backing I was floored and humbled. As I pulled it out and started to gaze upon what I was seeing, I instantly knew the time, dedication and heart that Joel had put into this gift for me. I must say I am very impressed with his bowyer skills. The tiller is perfect, and the bark backing is absolutely beautiful.
I will get some pics up as soon as I can. Joel this will be a very cherished gift. Thank you my friend. Keenan
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Post by: jthompson1995 on January 12, 2010, 12:56:32 am: I heard from Cowboy that he received his gift a while ago so I figured i would post some photos of what I sent. It's a turkey pot call, bronze glass playing surface over slate soundboard (i heard the slate soundboard came loose during shipping, hopefully it can be fixed). The pot itself is made from spalted oak. The striker has a curly hickory shaft with figured walnut handle. This was my first turkey call and I'm very pleased with how it came out. Hopefully Cowboy can use it to call in a big gobbler.

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Post by: deerhunter97370 on January 12, 2010, 01:19:27 am: Keenan, Im glad it got to you in one piece, and it was an honor to make it for you. Joel
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Post by: GregB on January 12, 2010, 09:31:30 am: I received an extremely nice and well made wool bow sock from Coyote088 (Cathy) yesterday. I'll try and post a picture soon...
Again, thank you so much for the bow sock Cathy, and I'll definitely put it to good use! ;)
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Post by: Cromm on January 12, 2010, 10:06:32 am: Hi all,
I got my gift from Hawkbow today and it is great. A knife and sheath, arrow heads and two PA Mags with some hand written messages from Hawk inside.
Thanks Hawk will post pics later today.
Great going everyone!!!
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Post by: cowboy on January 12, 2010, 12:18:43 pm: Thanks for posting that Jason and thanks for the gift! It's a working work of art and even though I don't speak that lingo it sound just like a turkey to me ;D. I'll follow up with a couple more pic's soon's I can find someone to take some with my mug in it ::).
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Post by: HoBow on January 12, 2010, 10:30:23 pm: These are the gifts that Hillbilly sent me. The quiver is stained bamboo and the knife is obsidian. The quiver was perfect as I lost my last one and never bothered to replace it. ;D The knife will go on display. Thanks again!!

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Post by: woodstick on January 12, 2010, 10:59:51 pm: nice all good work.
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Post by: stringstretcher on January 13, 2010, 12:22:44 am: Great gifts. Not sure why the one that I sent mine too has not shown up, but he did receive it and just sharing what I sent out. I sent him six cane arrows, self nocks, trukey fletching, hand wrapped in sinew and a lakota style quiver.
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Post by: El Destructo on January 13, 2010, 12:25:23 am: Man ...I hope that I draw You next Year....them are some fine Arrows...and I would Kill for a Plains Quiver....... :P
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Post by: sailordad on January 13, 2010, 01:57:36 am: very cool gifts everyone
glad i was part of the trade again this year

mike i thought that was your handy work on that knife

jt awesome pot call,we need to talk ;) if you havent heard i am a freak for turkey hunting/calls etc.
pm me please

stringstretcher beautiful arrows and awesome quiver
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Post by: El Destructo on January 13, 2010, 02:07:16 am: Thanks Tim...that was my first stab at Damascus...quite a Bit different than Carbon or Stainless Steel...You need to learn how to etch with Acid to bring out the Pattern...I bought that Blank from Tennessee last year....got two Blades from it
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Post by: Keenan on January 13, 2010, 01:40:37 pm: Wow, everyone really put forth an awesome effort this year great job guys.

Here are some pics of the bow that I got from Joel (Deerhunter)
The bow appears to be hazelnut withthe bark left on. I have not run the specs yet because I have just a little sanding and finish to put on. He left me a little room to work with for my poundage and it feels real close to my draw weight. So as soon as I get it final sanded and finished I'll post of some more pics and specs. Joel did a great job on the tiller and I've shot it a few times and was very impressed. Great bow Joel,Thank you.

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Post by: Dane on January 13, 2010, 07:25:45 pm: I am just blown away by the generosity and talent from this community. It is an honor to be a small part of it.

I am assuming that there will be a trade next Christmas? I vote yes.

I also hope there will be a feature article on this trade for an upcoming PA.

Dane
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Post by: DanaM on January 13, 2010, 07:36:40 pm: I think many of you know what all went down this year with the Christmas Trade and myself but I want to say that you all have done a great job and made this one the best yet. Congrats to all of you involved and Sarah you've done a bang up job organizing it keeping it moving along smoothly. Hope you all participate in next years event.

Hope everyone can find forgiveness in their hearts and ya all have my deepest apologies for my words and actions. Hope the New Year brings everyone good fortune :)

DanaM
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Post by: Justin Snyder on January 13, 2010, 07:39:30 pm: You are a good man Dana. Slow to anger quick to forgive. That is my mantra.
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Post by: woodsman1031 on January 13, 2010, 07:43:13 pm: Quote from: stringstretcher on January 13, 2010, 12:22:44 am
Great gifts. Not sure why the one that I sent mine too has not shown up, but he did receive it and just sharing what I sent out. I sent him six cane arrows, self nocks, trukey fletching, hand wrapped in sinew and a lakota style quiver.
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Charles,

I have been extremely busy and I have not had time to get photographs of the arrows and quiver. I was supposed to have the last week of December off and that fell through. I was supposed to have last week of and that fell through as well. I did get the last few days off and I have finished Kegans gift just moments ago. Man has he been a trooper and VERY patient with me.

Charles I did go and shoot the arrows and they hit like a ton of LEAD. I have never had any cane arrows only cedar. These arrows are spined perfectly for a bow I have not shot much in the past because I could never hit anything with it. These arrows have changed the way I think about this bow. These are museum quality arrows and I hated to shoot them, but I just couldnt resist. They are excellent, and the quiver is great too!!!

Thanks Charles for the awesome gift!!!

Thanks Kegan for being patient with me. Your gift leaves in the morning USPS Priority.

Tommy
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Post by: sailordad on January 13, 2010, 07:45:14 pm: yup dana is a big man,maybe not in stature but in nature and heart

Dana stand in the middle of your living room,now we are all gathering around you and giving you one big group hug
your forgiven ;D
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Post by: stringstretcher on January 13, 2010, 07:50:34 pm: Thanks Woodsman1031. I made the spine up based on a thread you had on here somewhere about lenght and poundage. I am glad they worked out for you. Enjoy..
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Post by: DanaM on January 13, 2010, 08:35:34 pm: Quote from: Justin Snyder on January 13, 2010, 07:39:30 pm
You are a good man Dana. Slow to anger quick to forgive. That is my mantra.

Justin be honest its more like quick to anger and slow to forgive ;) I know my faults all too well my friend ;)
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Post by: Keenan on January 13, 2010, 08:56:13 pm: Quote from: sailordad on January 13, 2010, 07:45:14 pm
yup dana is a big man,maybe not in stature but in nature and heart

Dana stand in the middle of your living room,now we are all gathering around you and giving you one big group hug
your forgiven ;D

Im in that group hug for ya as well Dana, Any of us can get bent out of shape from time to time but it takes a man of character to apologize. Good for you Bro. ;) Wishing you the best for this new year.
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Post by: woodstick on January 13, 2010, 09:57:53 pm: got a nice wool bow sock in today from agd68. it is saweeeet. will get pics up soon.
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Post by: Manager on January 14, 2010, 12:56:23 pm: Quote from: Keenan on January 13, 2010, 08:56:13 pm
Quote from: sailordad on January 13, 2010, 07:45:14 pm
yup dana is a big man,maybe not in stature but in nature and heart

Dana stand in the middle of your living room,now we are all gathering around you and giving you one big group hug
your forgiven ;D

Im in that group hug for ya as well Dana, Any of us can get bent out of shape from time to time but it takes a man of character to apologize. Good for you Bro. ;) Wishing you the best for this new year.

I third that... :)

Thanks for the comment Dana :)
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Post by: Pappy on January 14, 2010, 01:12:30 pm: Now that is what this is all about.Just Great. :) :) :)
Pappy
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Post by: StevenT on January 14, 2010, 01:36:02 pm: Those are all some great gifts. I hope to get in on the fun this year.

1/2 Primitive... did you say what type root the warclub is made from? That thing looks wicked!
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Post by: islandpiper on January 15, 2010, 10:06:43 am: There is a rumor that my gift may be sitting in the shop. I'm on vacation this week and I'm afraid to go in or I'll get stuck there.....you guys understand that one. If you're not supposed to come in, then stay away.

I'll let you all know ASAP.

piper
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Post by: uwe on January 15, 2010, 10:42:58 am: Nearly everyone got it! I`m still waiting...
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Post by: islandpiper on January 15, 2010, 07:56:51 pm: Cowboy, old friend, you can stop by here and put your feet under my table anytime. I am overwhelmed, amazed and very much humbled by the generosity and workmanship of your gifts. Simply amazing.........items that are both useable and practical and at the same time are truly primitive craft........

These tools, or weapons......depending on the situation are ......well........back to square one.......amazing, overwhelming, generous...and all the rest.

here's what i found when i snuck into work today: A large white PVC pipe, sealed with a screwed in endcap. Inside there was a bow......a great bow, Carolina Oak and rawhide, a work of art, stained, varnished, ready to string. Then I saw the arrows....three cane arrows with PERFECT turkey fletching, self nocks and amazing knapped points ninewed on.......and then the letter from Cowboy describing all these things, and making reference to a knife too!! So, I got back into the wrapping paper and , danged if there wasn't a wonderful knapped knife set in an antler handle. I felt like i should go shoot AND OPEN A MUSEUM all at once .

I did go out and shoot later, at home, different arrows of course. That bow shoots like a dream. I feel guilty shooting it......like I've taken away your best one......man, what a great stick.

Anyway, here's some pics.

(http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr346/islandpiper51/DSCF0058.jpg)

(http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr346/islandpiper51/DSCF0059.jpg)

(http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr346/islandpiper51/DSCF0062.jpg)

(http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr346/islandpiper51/DSCF0072-1.jpg)

(http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr346/islandpiper51/DSCF0066.jpg)

(http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr346/islandpiper51/DSCF0080-1.jpg)

THANKS COWBOY!!!! piper.....humbly
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Post by: boo on January 15, 2010, 09:23:31 pm: WOW piper that is awesome. What a wonderful gift Cowboy, you out did yourself. Piper, i have one of Cowboys knives and there second to none. I had the chance to use mine on a deer this year, worked perfectly.
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Post by: El Destructo on January 16, 2010, 05:03:34 am: Keith.....You made out like a Bandit this Year....Man what a Haul........... :P
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Post by: islandpiper on January 16, 2010, 08:38:38 am: ElDestructo, that's what I said. I feel like i should open a museum. piper
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Post by: Justin Snyder on January 16, 2010, 11:13:03 am: Great set of gifts Paul. Keith, you wont have any problem deciding where to store that setup after shooting. On the wall in the living room is definitely appropriate.
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Post by: Kegan on January 16, 2010, 03:59:38 pm: Just got my Gift from Tommy Thacker, a beautiful knife with an Osage handle. I love it ;D!!!!! I'm a big fan of big knives ;D.

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Post by: woodsman1031 on January 17, 2010, 12:24:52 am: I am glad you like it, Thanks again for being patient with me.

Tommy
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Post by: Kegan on January 17, 2010, 03:54:56 pm: Not at all, well worth the wait ;D!
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Post by: cowboy on January 18, 2010, 10:32:08 am: This has been yet another good X-mas trade. Hope everybody got thier stuff and are happy with it :). Keith: seems like I've heard that good things come to those who wait ::). I thought I'd throw in some extra's since I was late. Glad you like your stuff - looks like your going to put it to good use ;).
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Post by: Wolf Watcher on January 18, 2010, 04:00:57 pm: Paul: Looks like you raised the bar on gift giving! You have a big heart! Joe
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Post by: islandpiper on January 18, 2010, 06:16:47 pm: I'm a naturally patient guy, probably comes from decades of marriage to the same woman, raising kids and owning a business. Good things come to those that wait...old saying....very true.

Thanks again....cool stuff. That knife slices limes very well, so that they fit right into a Gin and Tonic !!

Piper
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Post by: islandpiper on January 19, 2010, 08:59:32 pm: Sarah, can't remember if i have said this, but thanks for handling the Christmas Trade!! piper
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Post by: Manager on January 20, 2010, 01:49:32 pm: Quote from: islandpiper on January 19, 2010, 08:59:32 pm
Sarah, can't remember if i have said this, but thanks for handling the Christmas Trade!! piper

all of you are most welcome!!! It was great to watch all of you give and receive!!!!
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Post by: Dano on January 20, 2010, 07:44:47 pm: Thank you Sarah!!
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Post by: cowboy on January 20, 2010, 08:39:01 pm: Thanks Sarah! Your a real stand up gal - ya know it ;D?
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Post by: kerryb on January 20, 2010, 09:49:04 pm: thanks so much, Sarah
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Post by: Cromm on January 21, 2010, 01:40:10 pm: I had a look and saw that the photos I put up didn't stay so here we go for a second time.
My gifts are from Hawkbow and I love them, thanks Mike.
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll229/Cromsbowman/21stJan2010067.jpg)
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll229/Cromsbowman/21stJan2010066.jpg)
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll229/Cromsbowman/21stJan2010064.jpg)

Thanks for your time.
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Post by: hawkbow on January 21, 2010, 02:07:59 pm: glad you liked them.. some bear medicine in that knife.. Hawk aho
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Post by: Cromm on January 21, 2010, 02:33:33 pm: Good remind hawk, this is the butt of the knife handle....
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll229/Cromsbowman/bearpaw003.jpg)
(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll229/Cromsbowman/bearpaw004.jpg)
Thanks again for your great gift Mike, PM sent to you also.
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Post by: mullet on January 21, 2010, 10:20:56 pm: that, is one nice looking knife! Great Job, Hawk!
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Post by: Okie on January 22, 2010, 12:21:04 am: Great job on that Hawk! The carvings are awesome.
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Post by: Jesse on January 22, 2010, 01:39:03 am: Wow that knife is really cool looking. Great job
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Post by: sailordad on January 28, 2010, 12:21:54 am: awesome knife :o
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Post by: uwe on January 30, 2010, 09:44:46 am: Hello out there,
Nice start into the day with fighting against snow at 7.00, then breakfast, then training with our local Icehockeyteam (www.barracudas-brokdorf.jimdo.com). Again fighting the snow until the postman came with the Christmas Trade from Marc St. Louis. Inside 6 wonderful primitive arrows. Thanks Marc! Is it dogwood?
Regards Uwe

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Post by: Marc St Louis on January 30, 2010, 05:35:18 pm: No they are Meadowsweet Uwe. Glad you like them
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Post by: stringstretcher on January 30, 2010, 05:46:19 pm: OK....now another type of shoot to look for......lol.. What is meadowsweet and what does it look like. Any idea of what area it grows in?
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Post by: Marc St Louis on January 30, 2010, 08:57:31 pm: Meadowsweet seems to have a pretty narrow range. Go 100 miles north or 200 miles south and they seem to disappear, perhaps due to being eradicated for agricultural purposes. Its botanical name is Spiraea Latifolia
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Post by: uwe on February 01, 2010, 01:32:34 pm: I`ve never heard of it. Will try to Google for it in a few moments. If I don`t find about it, does it carry fruits? Seems to be a bush?
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Post by: Jude on February 13, 2010, 05:53:54 am: Probably so in regards to agricultural pressure. I checked out the USDA site for distribution: http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=SPALL It occurs all over eastern NA. When I checked distribution in my home state of Vermont, it was absent only from the county I grew up in, which is also the most intensively farmed county in the state (more cows than people)