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Information and Resources => Primitive Shoots and Events => Topic started by: osage outlaw on September 18, 2016, 07:15:50 pm
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I just attended a small trad shoot where they have do a different style of trade blanket. The trade involved about 16 guys. They all sit in a circle around a blanket (tarp). One guy starts it off by laying an item or two on the blanket up for trade. Everyone takes turns laying down what they would offer for his item or you can pass on the trade. Once it gets back to the guy who laid down the original item he can look at all the offers and choose which one he wants to make a trade for. He can also decide to pull his item and no trade is made. It's a very organized and entertaining way of doing a trade blanket. I think it took us an hour and a half to complete it. There was a lot of teasing and joking among the guys. It's really a fun time. Some people brought lots of little stuff to trade and other people brought larger items like bows and guns. They don't limit the items to hunting stuff. There were tools, meat grinders, camo clothing, fishing stuff, and all different kinds of goodies. If you trade for an item you can turn around and trade it for something else. One guy officiates the trade to keep it running smoothly.
Would you guys want to give this a try at Marshall next year? I think the crowd we have would be a good size to do this kind of trade. We have plenty of time to start gathering up items or making stuff to trade. I bet we all have some hunting stuff and bow supplies that we probably won't ever use. Maybe you could trade it to someone else who might need it. Let me know what you guys think.
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I like that idea Clint sounds like fun, I'd be up for that format at Marshall.
By the way were you able to to trade for another pearly bow at your shoot this weekend? ;)
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I tried Greg but the deal fell through. The guy wanted 2 finger tabs and a bow string for it. That seemed like a steep price ;D
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Clint , I think you have something cool here.................
I have seen this trade blanket @ Scottsburg done for several years....it gets better year after year....It is more of a primitive type of trade blanket.... something you would have seen in the early 1800's. as the trade goes, everyone has a chance to see everyone's trade items and trade for them. It is really neat if everyone is patient enough to see what everyone has to trade. It is a much better format than the "flea market" experience......
Clint, I'll be glad to help coordinate the Trade blanket @ Marshall next year if the club is OK with it.......
I think once the participants understand the game they will really enjoy it......
What is one mans treasure is another mans stuff......it really works.....
DBar
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I suggested this at Twin Oaks one year, as, this is how we do it at shoots in Florida. We used to do it after the shoot on Saturday night around the fire.A lot of funand beverages passed around.
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Better watch your mouth Homer, my bows are easily worth two worn out LH finger tabs and a semi-new 16 strand B50 string.
You know I'm game for this style blanket. An early warning like this gives us plenty of time to collect wares.
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I tried Greg but the deal fell through. The guy wanted 2 finger tabs and a bow string for it. That seemed like a steep price ;D
Now that's funny, Clintster!
Hey, sounds like a great idea. Count me in.
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I like that idea.
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I'll go through my camo to see what I don't use. I want to make a knife and maybe some other stuff to bring.
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Sounds like a good idea. I like how you descibed it in your other post.
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Just who do you think is going to fit into chubby elf camo?
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True, not exactly "one size fits all" stuff there bud. >:D
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Maybe we could sew the pants and shirt together to get some 34" inseams, Scott?
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Not all of the camo was mine. I probably have something that will fit you Pearly. It won't be a hat though. I don't have any size 9 hats.
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Not all of the camo was mine. I probably have something that will fit you Pearly. It won't be a hat though. I don't have any size 9 hats.
Ouch........
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7 3/4" thank you very much.
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I like the trade blanket idea Osage, I already know what I want. I got 2 old finger tabs, a worn out 3 finger glove and a couple old tilering strings to trade for it. lol. Seriously though I should have more stuff to trade this year, can't wait to see you all again
Bjrogg
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Sounds like a good time Clint !
when would we do it ?
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It doesn't matter to me. It might take an hour or so to complete depending on the crowd and the amount of trade goods.
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If I can manage to get up there again next year, I'd love to take part.
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If I can manage to get up there again next year, I'd love to take part.
Start planning for it now Scott. I'd love to see everyone one back again. Even that California tree hugger ;D. Hopefully the Missourah guys can bring a few more people with them.
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If I can manage to get up there again next year, I'd love to take part.
Start planning for it now Scott. I'd love to see everyone one back again. Even that California tree hugger ;D. Hopefully the Missourah guys can bring a few more people with them.
Amen to that Clint
Scott there may not be anything woth trading for with out you
Wonder if we could do it Fri night since Saturday is so busy already ?
The way life is headed Marshall may be my only event next year
my wife is headed for sugery in a few weeks and she will be down for a good while so vaction time and spending money will be scarce for a spell
She needs rods in her back to hold her up and hopefully reduce her pain , most of her spine is wore out
see you fellows in the spring
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Guy, I hope you wife's surgery goes well with a good recovery.
Friday evening would be fine with me.
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Yeah, Guy, hope the surgery goes perfectly! Will miss ya at TN if you'e unable to show up.
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Sorry to hear about the health issues at home, Guy. Hope momma gets fixed up and back to it soon.
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Here's to hoping Mrs. Buckeye a fast and healthy recovery.
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I was fortunate enough to make it to the Classic this last spring, next year Marshall is the event I'm really gonna be pushing to make it to.
Hoping all goes well for the Mrs. Guy
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Push harder, A-a-ron. Don't make me drive to Kansas and get you. It wont be a fun ride back up :)
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:D
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Hummmmm.......A-a-ron you need to be thinking about the 100+ yard bear shot across the pond, I'm sure you can handle it........most of us did with our "minie's" last year. ;) :)
DBar
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Push harder, A-a-ron. Don't make me drive to Kansas and get you. It wont be a fun ride back up :)
+1 !!
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Yeah Aaron don't miss Marshall you won't regret it
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Dbar how far of a drive is Marshall for you? I would like to make it if it's my weekend off.
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Dbar how far of a drive is Marshall for you? I would like to make it if it's my weekend off.
I'm on the south side of Louisville and it's about a 6 hour drive pulling Clints RRII without too many stops. and not hitting the traffic in Louisville or Indy.
Would like to see you join in on the fun at Marshall....
DBar
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Dbar how far of a drive is Marshall for you? I would like to make it if it's my weekend off.
I'm on the south side of Louisville and it's about a 6 hour drive pulling Clints RRII without too many stops. and not hitting the traffic in Louisville or Indy.
Would like to see you join in on the fun at Marshall....
DBar
It would be faster if all the girls didn't pull them over to eyeball the rr2
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Dbar how far of a drive is Marshall for you? I would like to make it if it's my weekend off.
I'm on the south side of Louisville and it's about a 6 hour drive pulling Clints RRII without too many stops. and not hitting the traffic in Louisville or Indy.
Would like to see you join in on the fun at Marshall....
DBar
It would be faster if all the girls didn't pull them over to eyeball the rr2
I wasn't going to say anything never knows who look'n .... :)
DBar
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I will put it on the calendar and try to make it. If my work schedule allows it.
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Be good to see ya GUTSHOT !
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Clint dont let me forget about this
it should go well
quote author=osage outlaw link=topic=58201.msg805425#msg805425 date=1474233998]
I just attended a small trad shoot where they have do a different style of trade blanket. The trade involved about 16 guys. They all sit in a circle around a blanket (tarp). One guy starts it off by laying an item or two on the blanket up for trade. Everyone takes turns laying down what they would offer for his item or you can pass on the trade. Once it gets back to the guy who laid down the original item he can look at all the offers and choose which one he wants to make a trade for. He can also decide to pull his item and no trade is made. It's a very organized and entertaining way of doing a trade blanket. I think it took us an hour and a half to complete it. There was a lot of teasing and joking among the guys. It's really a fun time. Some people brought lots of little stuff to trade and other people brought larger items like bows and guns. They don't limit the items to hunting stuff. There were tools, meat grinders, camo clothing, fishing stuff, and all different kinds of goodies. If you trade for an item you can turn around and trade it for something else. One guy officiates the trade to keep it running smoothly.
Would you guys want to give this a try at Marshall next year? I think the crowd we have would be a good size to do this kind of trade. We have plenty of time to start gathering up items or making stuff to trade. I bet we all have some hunting stuff and bow supplies that we probably won't ever use. Maybe you could trade it to someone else who might need it. Let me know what you guys think.
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I won't Guy. I've been cleaning and organizing the garage and I've found some stuff that I want to bring.
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I'm really looking forward to it. I'm starting to get some pretty good stuff accumulated to the point I have a little extra and things I don't have that I'd really like.
Bjrogg
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I got some stuff somebody might like. I just got done tanning 1 beaver, 1 coon, 6 mink, 5 red fox, and 19 muskrats. They turned out real nice and plan on having some at trade blanket. Some may be made into end products by then.
Bjrogg
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I'm eyeing those red fox BJ. Nice work
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I'm eyeing those red fox BJ.
How many fox quivers you need? ;)
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I'm eyeing those red fox BJ.
How many fox quivers you need? ;)
Only one, still waiting for it. ;)
You might be thinking about my raccoon quiver
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That's good Aaron, I think I should have some left. I already gave up 2 this year that weren't tanned. They really are pretty and have such soft fur. There hides are much thinner than coon though. I'm hoping for some snakes skins, real nice stone, maybe some osage. I'd even be interested in some tree stands or hunting supplies. Lots of stuff I need yet. Don't just write off the rats, they are beautiful winter rats and nice big ones too.
Bjrogg
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Bj
man I hope I can end up with at least one of those fox for a quiver
how much is one worth these days so I know what to bring along for trade
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Guy I'm not sure right now cause I didn't sell any raw fur at all this year. Last year I gave it away and just wasn't going to do that again this year. In fact I bought some fur from my buyer this year and I'm thinking I might talk to him about some more maybe. If I remember right I think he had tanned red fox hides hanging on his wall for $80. I could be wrong but that's what's in my head. I'm thinking something here is going on the benefit auction. It might be a finished product though if I can manage my time good enough.
Bjrogg
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I'm still new to all this but I hope to make it to a few shoots this year. If I make it to Marshall I'll definitely be interested in doing is type of trade blanket. It's the same type done at Pow Wows around here.
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I sure hope this trade blanket works out. I am making a few things now in anticipation
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I sure hope this trade blanket works out. I am making a few things now in anticipation
We always need more arrows
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I sure hope this trade blanket works out. I am making a few things now in anticipation
We always need more arrows
Roger that Guy, I'll see if can whip some up. There's a lot to do in the next couple weeks
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Sorry guys I got a offer I couldn't refuse for my tanned fox hides. I still have one kinda shot up one and two nice ones hanging in my house I'll maybe bring if your interested. I still have some mink, muskrat and a raccoon to. Sure hope to see you all soon.
Bjrogg
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I'll be bringing a bunch of turkey secondary feathers, 1 or 2 Fred Asbell wool jackets, sinew, and other hunting stuff. Any interest in a very old lantern in great shape?
This type of trade will take some time to complete depending on the number of participants.
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Do we need to change the day for the trade
Don't like rushing things if we don't have to
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I decided I'm going to bring the fox off my wall in the house. You all might have to barter with my wife if you want them. I got all kinds of flack when I said I was gonna hang em there but I'm sure I'll get even more when I take em down. I can probably get more this winter though. I also have a bunch of primary turkey feathers, and dried fan tails, some sinew and maybe some HHB staves. I'd be happy trading for snake or possibly fish skins,hunting gear, hang on tree stands, Osage, stone anything cool. Can't wait to see you all.
Bjrogg
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I'll have to see what I have around. My swapping larder has shrunk considerably.
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I'm gonna bring some osage staves and billets, gray dogwood shoots, hackberry staves, and a dressed up hatchet and sheath for trade. Hoping to get some cane shafts, red osier shoots, and anything else I can get my hands on.
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Hey Aaron I got some red osier, I'd like to give some of that dgwood a try if you want to trade some
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Genuine Michigan RO? :)
That stuff is like weeds around my place.
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Yep I still got a couple of dozen shoots that we're cut a year-and-a-half ago that are pretty nice. I've lost a lot of desire to make shoot arrows but I definitely like trying stuff I've never tried before
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Sounds great Paul. I can bring a dozen nice straight ones that I cut last fall. Genuine Kansas gray dogwood!
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If I get a chance, Ill snip a bunch down before then. But no promises with my schedule.
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I'm trying to get things organized so I can go to this one but no guarantees yet. If I do, I'll definitely have bamboo shoots with me to trade. The power company cut down my neighbors bamboo patch about 2 months ago so I have more than I can use.
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I'll have an old (late 60's) 38# Pro Line Golden Eagle 3 piece target bow, complete with carry bag and tools to assemble. Its a cool bow in very good to good shape depending on who looks at it. Also a yew, paduk, boo tri-lam to swap.
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I'm dig'n through my stuff .....might have some raw river cane and a hackberry self bow to trade....
I sure hope the trade is organized like Clint describes it takes a little time but it sure is fun. I've seen this done a few times and it's a real fun trade blanket.
DBar
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Found some arrow wood viburnum shoots to trade too.......
DBar
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Found some arrow wood viburnum shoots to trade too.......
DBar
hope that I can end up with them
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Digging through my shop looking for stuff I know these aren't Archery related but they've been sitting around I'm sick of looking at them. Anyone collecting old tools and may be interested?
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Ah the cordless drill I remember it well.
Bjrogg
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Hey Knappers ..... I'm looking for some arrow hunting points and have a few items for trade. So if your interested bring some.....
Thanks
DBar
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Hey ya'll! I'm looking for a snakey osage stave. Something rather straight, tip-to-tip but snakey inbetween. Any of my pals have something? If so, please bring to Marshall. I'll be there Wednesday evening to drop off the little woman and Wee-Wicki. Then I'll be back on Friday evening for the duration.
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I looked high and low Matt, cant find anything in my stash. Sorry man.
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I got one for you Matt.
What would everyone think about moving the trade to Friday evening? It might take a while to complete depending on the amount of traders.
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Fine with me Clint. How's the weather for then?
Bjrogg
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Ok with me
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Count me in.
Kyle
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Fri is good by me
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I have to wash my hair that day.
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Back hair?
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I have that waxed.
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I won't be in until around 7:30 or 8:00pm on Friday. :(
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Looks now like 6:00pm. Getting off early.
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That was fun Clint, I think everyone enjoyed that even those that just watched great idea.
Bjrogg
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Now that I understand the way this trade works, Ill be bringing more cool stuff next time around. I was happy to make the swap I did with Patrick. I got 8 zillion various nocks and he got a bow for his wife. PERFECT.
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There were a lot of good trades made. The hackberry bow for a hackberry bow was my favorite. I think next year will go smoother now that everyone knows how it works.
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Wish I'd of got some pictures of it.
Bjrogg
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Yep, I made a couple of great trades!!..................Really like my Stix Hackberry Bow and mink fur from BJ. Going to turn that fur into a quiver for my Badly Bent arrows .......... :)
DBar
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I thought the trade blanket went great...definetly bringing more stuff next year. Hackberry for hackberry trade was awesome.. i still think Bill got the short end of the stik
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I thought the trade blanket went great...definetly bringing more stuff next year. Hackberry for hackberry trade was awesome.. i still think Bill got the short end of the stik
I don't think so....after that Moon Tree Hackberry Recurve....We'll be calling you the "King" of hackberry and I'll have one already. That is a very nice bend for a shorty hackberry recurve.
DBar
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I think we're gonna have to plan on more time for the next one. I think it's going to be pretty popular, better than Chinese Christmas Exchange. Probably be some funny stuff in there to.
Bjrogg
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I agree BJ, next year will probably see many more participants and many nice goods. I am already planning what to bring.
Kyle
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Here's some stuff that I got in trade and the Badly Bent bow I won in raffle. Lots of good stuff
Bjrogg
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Now that I know better how it works, Ill be loaded up next year. I felt like a fool with nothing but an old target bow to offer. I did end up with two lifetime supplies of nocks :)
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Glad the Clintster stuck with this idea and made it come off. It'll be great addition to Marshall's event schedule.
Speaking of schedule, may need better way to communicate/promote event schedule.
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Glad the Clintster stuck with this idea and made it come off. It'll be great addition to Marshall's event schedule.
Speaking of schedule, may need better way to communicate/promote event schedule.
I kinda agree with you there knoll. I like the lose schedule and not feeling required to do something all the time but I was really bummed I missed the mini bows last year and I don't think we even did the bear accross the pond this year. It still was a blast though.
Bjrogg
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Lets keep the trade blanket on Friday evening next year. There's to much going on during the day on Saturday.
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If you guys can remind me, I will make a few down and dirty poster board signs to hang in the pavilion. Maybe one up at the registration table as well.
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If you guys can remind me, I will make a few down and dirty poster board signs to hang in the pavilion. Maybe one up at the registration table as well.
YES! And one for back at "camp".
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If you guys can remind me, . . .
Maybe put it in your phone's calendar?
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We are going to keep this trad event on the schedule for Fri nights and we are putting together a whole new schedule as normally we would have done our first go at the bear during this time slot
We will definitely have a bear across the pond shoot right after dinner Saturday night till to dark to hunt arrows and another slot as well but that's about all I will reveal for now
We were going to do posters but nobody keeps track of what time it is anyway so we didn't but have to for all we have planed for next year
I think we came up with setting y'all we be excited about during a bit of a planning gathering Sunday and even gave one of the ideas a trial run afterwards
Be ready to roll next year for the 25th anniversary
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Nina's sales team let everyone on the property know about the lemonade for sale. Maybe we should put her in charge of reminding everyone when an event is about to take place.
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Nina's sales team let everyone on the property know about the lemonade for sale. Maybe we should put her in charge of reminding everyone when an event is about to take place.
Way to harness the power of free enterprise and youth! ...and an exceptionally high degree of cuteness as well. -OneBow
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That's a great idea Clint those kids got the word out faster than the web.
Bjrogg
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Sort I missed it. This is my first year involved in any of the Trad Archery forums and it's been difficult to arrainge these trips into my schedule. Next year will definitely be different though.
As for the trade blanket, we do them this way at all the Pow Wows and it works great. I look forward to next years'.
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Nina's sales team let everyone on the property know about the lemonade for sale. Maybe we should put her in charge of reminding everyone when an event is about to take place.
Now there you go just make sure she is here and I won't have to buy a PA system
Just what we need but hope we can afford her high prices LOL
Guess I better start nogotiations now !!!
What do you say Nina?
I think you best get her signed up for her own user name so your inbox is not blowing up Pauly
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Guy just remember she really likes fur.
Bjrogg