Primitive Archer
Information and Resources => Primitive Shoots and Events => Topic started by: Pat B on April 05, 2016, 09:47:25 am
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OK, we're back on! Do to circumstances last year it didn't happen...but we're back on. July 29, 30, 31.
Primitive camping, pot luck supper Saturday night with music, etc. to follow.
Bow making, flint knapping, arrow making and whatever you want to try in primitive skills. Bring your projects, bring your tools but most of all bring yourself.
We do have limited parking so if you can share the ride, please do so.
For more info contact ...
Pat Brennan, 828-507-8603(cell),
828-884-6205(home)
marciaandpat@comporium.net
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Changed the date for you, buddy.
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Sounds like fun. Hmm. . .
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Hey Pat,Good meeting you at the Tenn.Classic.Im going to put in for time off to come.Looking forward to it.
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Sounds goo. Looking forward to it.
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Pat- I'm going to try and come. I dislodged a rib and ended up missing the classic. Hoping the stars will align for me and my boy to come. Had a great time when we came last time.
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Jeff, I thought I missed you at the Classic. Hope you heal soon and well and can make the camp-o-rama.
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Hey Pat, I'd like to come up, too. I found out a few weeks ago that my new place is only 5 minutes from Don Bruton. We talked about coming up to see you sometime.
As a side note, Don is giving a flintlock demonstration at the Hagood Mill in Pickens on 5/21.
Cheney
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Its a straight shot up from Pickens coming up Hwy 178 to Rocky bottom. I can give you easy direction from there. Ill try to make it down for Dons demonstration but if I can't make it tell Dan and Joy I said hey and to come up for the camp-o-rama.
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I'll be sure to let them know. I'll also find out what time his demo is. Here's a link to the Hagood Mill website: http://www.visitpickenscounty.com/event/1480/agriculture-and-military-day-celebration/
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Hey Pat can you post address for the event please
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189 Calico Lake Drive, Brevard, NC. 28712 ...but I doubt GPS has it.
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TTT
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Right now im downnin Charleston working. If I get that weekend off I will try and make it.
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Glad it's back on can't wait ill have to dust off my getar.lol
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Hi Pat,
Got room for the Casita and me? I was thinking you would be having this during the gdaughter's bday weekend but WOW decided tonight to check this out and was suprised to find it on the 29th! I have a hickory bow I would love to tiller and would like to try to put together a cane arrow or two doing that Cherokee two fletch style. Can an old dog learn new tricks?
May the road rise to meet ya,
Rand
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Let's figure out a headcount for this thing. I'm planning on doing a low country boil Saturday night, maybe we can split up some of the ingredients between us. I'm headed down to Mechslasher's this weekend, so we'll conspire some on it. I'll also bring my big Blackstone griddle for breakfast and such.
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Hi Pat,
Got room for the Casita and me? I was thinking you would be having this during the gdaughter's bday weekend but WOW decided tonight to check this out and was suprised to find it on the 29th! I have a hickory bow I would love to tiller and would like to try to put together a cane arrow or two doing that Cherokee two fletch style. Can an old dog learn new tricks?
May the road rise to meet ya,
Rand
Looking forward to seeing you again, Rand. You've been MIA the last couple, and we've missed you.
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Steve, I was going to get in touch with you about food. I have a Boston Butt in the freezer I can get out and cook here in the oven, also if needed. If not just let me know what I can contribute.
It won't be long now! Time for me to start cleaning up the area, mow the grass and put up the tarps.
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Be sure to stock some copperheads and yallerjackets. :)
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Ok then Pat,
Anything I can bring?
Rand
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Found a yellow jacket nest this morning under the table in the "kitchen" area. I'll take care of it and be looking for more. Haven't seen a copperhead this year..so far!
Rand said he's bringing potato salad and coleslaw.
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Pat yall stay cool :-\ one of these day before I get to old. ;) Retiring next year so then maybe I will have time to make all the things I have been missing. Yall have fun as I know you will with this bunch. ;)
Pappy
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I got the heads up that these guys would be there...
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/PatBNC/STC_0046_zpsbbz5pkrd.jpg) (http://s5.photobucket.com/user/PatBNC/media/STC_0046_zpsbbz5pkrd.jpg.html)
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Hi Pat et all,
If anyone coming has a good simple small way to sharpen arrow heads and knives while out hunting I look forward to your wisdom if you're willing to share it at Patty's Camp o Rama...will bring an extra beer as a bribe! Pat been working on my bow and look forward to you wisdom!!
Less than a week to go,
Rand
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Rand, I have a KME knife sharpening system you can use. Oh yeah your bow Maybe we can get one started next weekend.
...and beer always work for bribes, beer and stogies. ;D
We have plates, solo cups and Styrofoam coffee cups and plastic flatware so those things are covered.
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Hi Pat et all,
If anyone coming has a good simple small way to sharpen arrow heads and knives while out hunting I look forward to your wisdom if you're willing to share it at Patty's Camp o Rama...will bring an extra beer as a bribe! Pat been working on my bow and look forward to you wisdom!!
Less than a week to go,
Rand
Use the window of your truck or car. The rounded edge on tje top of it is rough enoung to hone an edge on a blade just like a wet stone. Works great.
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Hi,
Yep, I watched that one on UTub and like it. Good advice. But, I guess what I am after is something small I can tote around in the woods in my pack. Pat, looked your system up on Amazon...looks good. Up for some leather working advice too?
Ha!,
Looking forward to the Camporama,
Rand
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I got the grass mowed today, ordering the port-a-jon tomorrow. Only a few days to go.
Sleek, that's a great idea. I'll have to give it a try.
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Friday, Saturday and Sunday daily temps look like mid 80s to mid 60s with 30% chance of afternoon showers...which we need and will cool the temps considerably...so throw a flannel shirt or sweatshirt in with your other cloths just in case.
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I mentioned earlier i may be able to attend. Looks like thats a no go. Im back in Oklahoma until next week then heading to a different contract job in Florida. Yall have fun though. Wish i could go :(
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Sorry you can't make it Sleek. Maybe next year.
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What time will people be showing up? Is there anything I can bring?
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Looper, I'll be around all day Friday. Folks should start showing up early afternoon but come when you can. Camping sites are first come, first served.
Hillbilly is planning a low country boil with shrimp, sausage, corm, potatoes, onions and other stuff. Anything that goes with this will work. We have to eat Friday evening and Saturday and Sunday morning too.
I'm heading down to the barn to hang the tarps today. Have to work this afternoon but its gonna be too hot to do otherwise.
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Any idea how many folks are showing up?
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Those temps sound glorious. Should hit 100 today here. I wish you guys a good weekend. I sure need to come over but I am stuck here a while longer. Aging parents you know. Glad to have them but it can be restrictive. I really need to finish the Sassafras Bow. It will probably be there next year. Maybe then. Happy birthday!
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Looper, usually 15 or so. It's a small gathering of friends.
Chief, sorry you won't be joining us but I totally understand. That is something we all either will of have been involved with.
Getting real close now guys and gals.
Party down! 8)
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Some day when I retire (never) I am going to start my travels up at Kevin and Chucks club in NY for their winter shoot and end it at your place Pat. I'm hitting all of the shoots in between. Talk about a dream trip! :)
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Take lots of pictures guys.
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Will do Clint.
I'll be waiting Pearlie. ;D
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Hi Pat
Got my little house out of the barn and hooked up...even got the tires pumped up...now to muck her out and load up...should be outta here midmorning so early afternoon...bringing all my projects to mess with and some bribes and such...got the tater salad and coleyslaw cooling...looking forward to seeing the mountains again...been way too long!
Rand
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and, better bring a flannel shirt. You haven't seen temps in the 60s since January. ;D
I've got your parking spot waiting for you and a second option if you'd prefer.
See you tomorrow.
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Hi,
Yep, I watched that one on UTub and like it. Good advice. But, I guess what I am after is something small I can tote around in the woods in my pack. Pat, looked your system up on Amazon...looks good. Up for some leather working advice too?
Ha!,
Looking forward to the Camporama,
Rand
Rand, that's called a "whetstone." They work great. :)
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Pat, we're not going to be able to make this one, unfortunately. Tina's mom had a massive stroke and is in Duke hospital under "comfort care" at the moment. It's going to be impossible for us to do it. I hate it, as I have been looking forward to it. I think this will be the first one in the history of the Camp-0-rama that we've missed, but some things just take precedence.
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Steve, I'm very sorry to hear about this. Give Tina a big hug from me and Kathie, thinking about you guys.
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Pearlie, you don't need to finish at Pat's, you can go on down the big hill and hit our TBOF Fall shoot which is next weekend.
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So sorry to hear about Tina's Mom. Give Tina a big hug for me. You guys are in my thoughts. There's always next year.
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So sorry to hear that Steve, tell I Tina I will keep her in my thought and prayers. Pat yall have a good time as I know you will, I know Steve and Tina will be missed. :( Looks like you may have some pretty good weather, and Happy Birthday !!!!! You are about like me, kind of hate to see them coming around and they are coming faster all the time. :)
Pappy
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Pat, I won't be able to make it this time either. I was hoping to but my dads birthday is the same time as yours and we're having a party for him Saturday. Take lots of pics and happy birthday to you!! I'll be back next year.
Really sorry to hear about Tina's mom Steve. Thinking about y'all.
Alan
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Alan, sorry you won't be here. Will you be at Scheile Museum next weekend? I plan to be there, my first time.
Pappy, they do seem to be coming faster each year...but, what'cha gonna do!
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Hey Pat, yes I'll be at Schiele on Saturday. Hope to see you there, it's a good event!
Alan
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Pearlie, you don't need to finish at Pat's, you can go on down the big hill and hit our TBOF Fall shoot which is next weekend.
Good call Eddie. Ill add that to my list. Id love to just camp across the country and hit any shoot I came across. Meanwhile Id fish every trout stream I found. Talk about Heaven on a bun.
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You'll need a bigger Fly rod down here. :)
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Patty's camp-o-rama 2016 is over! We had a small crowd this year; about 8 to 10 folks showed up. One guy, Patrick(don't remember his PA handle) built a bow from scratch to low brace from I think the last Tom B stave I had(locust). Patrick worked his butt off all day Saturday removing bark and sapwood and chasing a ring, laying out and shaping the bow and tillering it out. He has a little heat correcting he still needs to do at home but he should have a nice bow when done.
Patrick Brennan(Lil Pat) came by Saturday and he and Eric Ward did a little knapping. Other than that we all had fun, like always.
The food was pretty good but not as good as if Tina(Mrs. Hillbilly) and Steve(Hillbilly)were here(Tina's Mom passed on Friday night or early Saturday). We are so sorry for Tina's loss!
Randy Rowe was our musical entertainment with the Native American flutes he makes. What a beautiful sound on a clear night.
A few folks that we were expecting didn't show up but I will see most of them next weekend at the Scheile Museum Knappin in Gastonia NC.
There was only one glitch...no pics! I forgot my camera so unless someone took pics with their phones there were none. Sorry guys. I know how everyone likes pics. :(
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I missed being there Pat, hope to see you at Schiele. I'm really sorry to hear about Tina's mom. No pics? There will be riots in the streets!! :)
Alan
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Thanks for being such a great host, Pat. I really enjoyed it. I didn't take any pictures, either. I always seem to forget.
Did Patrick get any further on that locust bow?
Cheney
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It was great to meet you Cheney and thanks for helping Patrick with the locust bow. Patrick took the bow home to finish it up. He still had some heat straightening to do before going further.
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Hi Pat,
I just wanted to let you know I made it home alive and well. I had a great time and sure did appreciate all the help with the hickory bow and advice on the pouch. Was fun getting up with Randy and Eric and his youngun and you and everyone else. I had a great time! Hope you get your camper soon and get out there on the road...especially with gas at these prices!
For those who missed this event you really need to make it if it is offered again 'cause these kinds of get togethers are are really special!
Pat, in these days and times it is rare to have someone invite a crowd to stay for a long weekend and be so welcoming as you always are ...awesome.
Safe travels,
Rand
Catahoula