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Information and Resources => Primitive Shoots and Events => Topic started by: Pappy on May 30, 2017, 03:45:09 am
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Great shoot in Elm Hall MI. 1st weekend of August. August 4/5/6. Very nice shoot and gathering . Several from here on PA make the event. It is a great time very nice range and food to kill for. Hope some can make it . :)
Pappy PINE RIVER RECREATION CLUB
STICK BOW SHOOT
28th Annual
CELEBRATION OF TRADITIONAL ARCHERY!
AUGUST 4th, 5th and 6th, 2017
ELM HALL, MICHIGAN
www.prrc.net
5999 Ferris Road, Riverdale, MI. 48877
LONGBOWS AND RECURVES ONLY
NO SIGHTS, STABILIZERS OR RELEASES
Friday registration - 9:00 AM - ????
Saturday registration - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday registration - 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
> 3-D TARGETS IN REALISTIC SETTINGS ON TWO ROVING RANGES
> BROADHEAD RANGE
> STUFFED BAG TARGETS FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES!
> GREAT PRIMITIVE CAMPING AND A GREAT MEAL ON SATURDAY
EVENING AS ALL CAMPERS AND SATURDAY SHOOTERS ARE INVITED,
DISHES TO PASS ARE WELCOMED AND APPRECIATED!
> NO ELECTRIC HOOK UP OR ATV’S PLEASE.
> NOVELTIES AND FUN THINGS, LIKE A 100 YARD MONEY BEAR, NIGHT SHOOT,
KIDS GAMES, DOOR PRIZES, SILENT AUCTION AND BOW RAFFLES!
> SELF BOW BUILDING AREA - ALL WELCOME
PAID ADMISSION REQUIRED FOR ALL ATTENDEES & VENDORS 18 & OLDER
FAMILIES RATES ARE FOR TWO ADULTS AND CHILDREN UNDER 18
WRIST BANDS ARE REQUIRED BY ALL AND AVAILABLE UPON CHECK-IN
Camping & Unlimited Shooting & Pot Luck Dinner :
Weekend - All Inclusive - Individual $30.00 Family $60.00
Friday - Unlimited Shooting - Individual $15.00 Family $25.00
Saturday - Unlimited Shooting - Individual $20.00 Family $35.00
Sunday - Unlimited Shooting - Individual $15.00 Family $25.00
INFORMATION:
Brent Singer 989-436-1075 or brentsinger17@yahoo.com
Brian Rockafellow 989-833-2430 or brockafellow@liquipak.com
Chris Koenigsknecht 989-640-5888 or ckdrummer1@gmail.com
TRADITIONAL ARCHERY DEALERS WELCOME - NO CHARGE.
WE WANT TO SEE ALL OF OUR FRIENDS AGAIN FOR TRADITIONAL ARCHERY AT P.R.R.C!!!
WHO COULD ASK FOR MORE ?!?! SEE YOU THERE!
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I have it on my schedule
hope it works out for me
be good to see ya Pappy
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We're looking forward to getting back there for more good times.
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We'll be there for certain. Wouldn't miss Elm Hall. Great club who goes all out to make it a nice event for everyone.
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This shoot is on my list to attend one day. It happens to fall on our anniversary each year. After spending almost 2 weeks away at the Classic and Marshall I owe the wife a good anniversary weekend. One of these days I'll figure out a way to make it
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More info added. Looking forward to seeing a lot of yall again, once a year jus ant enough.
Pappy
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This is a good one for sure. It seems it always goes off great no matter the weather. If it happens to rain the sand sucks it up like a sponge. There is always a spot in the shade to be had and there is always a great camp spot around. Even later in the week when it starts to fill up the east field has plenty of hiding spots. The 3D ranges are too cool. They are 100% set up to replicate hunting situations. Great practice with buddies. And of course bet on a fire every night and lots of laughing. I added a few pics from 3 years ago. The 3D courses aren't for sissys (SH). That's Greg trying to run off with my handmade "Guy Dasher" series chair, figures.......
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I'll be there ......with my better half. Can't wait, we had a blast last year.
DBar
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Dang that's fair week again kids and grandkids have animals there. I just don't know if I can sneak out. Maybe for a day possibly.
Bjrogg
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And lastly, a pic of DQ showing Ed how far Clint draws
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Yep it is a great time, it is the time of year when most is finished up at TwinOaks and I can get away to just relax/eat/shoot and laugh with all my friends around the range and fire, a truly great event with really good folks putting it on. :)
Pappy
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Hey Pearl,
Are you guys building self bows again this year?
Rocky
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Always :)
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Looking forward to getting up there after the Cloverdale shoot here at our club next weekend and the IBO at Pappy's in July. Great shoot the Pine River boys put on. The ain't bad either.
David
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Dang Dave, you get a yard pass 2 months in a row (A) Yep always a great time and I am sure this one will be no different. ;) Rocky is my horse if he never wins a race. ;) :)
Pappy
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It will be great seeing you there again, Dave.
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Matt, Miss Heather going to let you come to Cloverdale with Rocky and the boys? Hope so. You need me to call and talk her into it let me know.
David
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I'll be there Wednesday, great shoot and great guys that put it on. I love this time of year, get to see all my friends from May to August, at all the shoots. BDan
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I'm working on it.
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Id love that Eddie, We could take our '59s for a walk around the long course.
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It's be great if you made it up this way, Eddie. In August, it would be just like home for you including the heat and mosquitoes.
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I am looking forward to this one again this year. I am hoping to bring my daughter this year. She was just telling me she wants a new string for her bow this morning. I guess I had better get busy.
It won't be long. (SH) (=)
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Id love that Eddie, We could take our '59s for a walk around the long course.
It's be great if you made it up this way, Eddie. In August, it would be just like home for you including the heat and mosquitoes.
I'm gonna do my best, it'll depend on work. Chris, I'll bring the new '59 if I bring one. I just shot eighty targets at our club today and it shoots like a dream.
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Hope it works out Eddie, we will have a great week for sure. :)
Pappy
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How many do you have staying on the bus this year Pappy?
Rocky
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I am thinking about moving my camp over to where Brent and Sue always camped, they aren't using it this year. If that happens somebody will have a nice spot to fill in. Dan your pop up would fit nicely in there and its just a short walk from the "bar" for you and big Dave :)
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At least 4 Rocky, possible 5. Pappy
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I'll let him know Pearlie. He's sitting around the fire at Cloverdale. I just left from there a little bit ago. Looking forward to getting up there to Pine River in August.
See you then.
David
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Pearl & Otis,
We need a camp spot for Duane & Scott in their little camper and either one of your current campsites would work well for them. Let me know which on will be open and we'll mark it off for them. Thanks.
Rocky
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Got some good news, Beau is planning to make the trip, he has been for a while and has been our Father son get away since he moved back to Tennessee, I thought he was going to miss it this year because of the baby getting close but he says he has plenty of time. [I thought so but you know this younger generation] ;) Our plan is to head up Monday morning Early so we should be there by mid afternoon Monday the 31st of July unless we decide to leave Sunday night which we have been known to do. ::) Can't wait. ;) :) :) :)
Pappy
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Looking forward to seeing you both, pappy. I'm sure Ill be back and forth throughout the week and will run into you.
Brian, If Brents area works out for my camper Duane can have my little dug out. Its a nice one!
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Thanks Pearl!
Pappy glad Beau is coming. Need someone besides me to chaperone you! LOL! ;)
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Ya Rocky he keeps me in line alright. :-\ Look forward to seeing you also Pearl. :)
Pappy
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Paulys very first Elm Hall, 2013. Just look at that smile. Greg and Sharona's first as well. Several of us took whacks at a little bendy elm bow I left laying around camp to play with by anybody who wanted to. By the end of the weekend it was a bow. I treasure that little bugger. We all know the ol' bugger in the chair has been there a couple times :)
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Pearlie, I was there that weekend and remember it well. You have to be there to really know what it's about. Won't miss that shoot as long as I'm able to drive north up I69.
David
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Looking forward to seeing you big Dave. We are getting closer now.
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Pearly, you and the other guys could get warmed up for Elm Hall by making a short jog down to Marshall, MO in a couple of weeks!
Sure hope to see ya'll there one year, I know you would love it!
Hope you guys have a great event, looking forward to seeing all the pictures! Maybe I can make it to Elm Hall one of these days as well.
Patrick
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Maybe when we are both OLD and retired (soon enough) like pappy and Dave we can just drive an RV around all summer and hit 'em all!
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Maybe when we are both OLD and retired (soon enough) like pappy and Dave we can just drive an RV around all summer and hit 'em all!
That's my plan Pearl. They keep going by faster every year.
Bjrogg
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Sounds like a good plan! Maybe I'll join you, but I will probably have to hit the lottery to be able to travel like that.
Patrick
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Yep that's the plan, this is coming quick, less than a month for little over 3 weeks and I will be headed North. :)
Pappy
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Wish I could make elm hall this year, but I will be bringing my twin with me to GLLI the following weekend, then a month and a half of military training, so I just about miss all the other events this year :(
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Wish I could make elm hall this year, but I will be bringing my twin with me to GLLI the following weekend, then a month and a half of military training, so I just about miss all the other events this year :(
best news I have heard all day
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finally get to meet that twin
see ya there
Pearly was hoping to come this year but family says I am going to Jellystone whatever that is ,hope they have some good targets there LOL
gona be a bunch of grandkids there so should be fun anyway
see ya in the spring
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Emennis, did I meet you at Marshall? I sure don't remember if I did. Hopefully next time.
Mr Dasher Id love to see you up here one of these years. But Id say you have a pretty good trade off going. Jellystone is cool and family is even better.
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Emennis, did I meet you at Marshall? I sure don't remember if I did. Hopefully next time.
Pear Drums, I'm not sure, I signed up for this forum afterwards, and I still don't have faces and names yet :). I was predominately hanging out with Jill Lombard. Camping next to river across from the pavilion.
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looks like I won't make it this year, either. I'll be in Pocatello, Idaho working then. The company's already got the plane ticket, motel and truck, leaving this Saturday.
I'll guess I have to make it next year when I retire, too.
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Right around the corner now, fellas. Looking very forward to it. Its been a crazy summer at home and I'm ready to relax, shoot bows, eat, drink and laugh. All of which I can do right at the club!
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It's going to be fair week and my son's last year showing animals. Also have three grandkids showing to. We did manage to get our wheat off so I still might possibly get to sneak out for a day. I need to see when all the animals are going to be shown and sold. Love to get over there and meet a few more faces and see some I already know again. Got my fingers crossed.
Bjrogg
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Yep this time next week I will be setting around the fire talking to this fellow. :) See yall soon.
Pappy
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The Wife is considering tagging along. She's not into the archery addiction. Carol IS into talking!
Since this would be her 1st outing to an archery-related event, I want her to have good time so she'll consider doing it again.
Think she'll find plenty to be occupied with for 3-4 days?
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Im sure she can stay busy Mike. The grounds are big, she always go around for a walk. A few vendors will be around. Several folks just stand behind the rail at the bag targets and just watch people shoot them. The money bear is always good to watch for a while, very entertaining. And of course sitting in the shade and reading a book or sipping a totty is always a good time.
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This is going to be the longest week ever.....My first Elm Hall was last year, my wife and I ....on the spur of the moment decided to go. It's our wedding anniversary month, so we got a little motel in a town (Alma?) down the road and we had a blast at the shoot....... on the way home that year she say we have got to go next year and stay another day........so the stage is set, we will be there this year Thursday noon until Sunday. But Sorry we do not share our room shower....:) :)
DBar
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Sounds like my kinda shoot. Beware pearly, Mike is in full in shooting mode after his mojam jug shoot. We would have taken first if it wasn't for a good natured fo pa. The old guy us in his game and probably looking to make some money after the auction, so beware of any bets he might try and make. :BB
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Dave are you sure your speaking for Mr. Mike at Elm Hall.???? He seems to me like a very mellow fellow...:)
DBar
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Mike sure is a crack shot! There's two things I would never bet mike on
1- shooting the course
2-a drinking contest ( although I've been practicing this more than shooting lately)
If all goes well I'll be pulling in by 5 on Wednesday. Look forward to hanging out with everyone
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That's all Mike dies is shoot! Lol. I was surprised he wanted me in his team for the jug shoot. I know he has been practicing and I think bits all been for elm hall. Good luck Paul. Mike has also been practicing his drinking game at mojam, add in his new cooler, and he's a triple threat!
Bill, don't let Mike fool you with his calm and quiet demeanor, he's a party animal!
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SHEEEEZ! O:)
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5 days for me and counting. ;) :) :)
Pappy
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Long term forecast has it looking nice, temperature wise. I never bank on rain, or it not raining. But the temps are looking low 80s/low60s. I can dig that like a hole. Ill be rolling in Wednesday after work some time or another, my tin tent may already be there.
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Right now it looks like my only chance might be sneak in for Wednesday possibly stay till Thursday morning but I won't have my camper. Think I got a tent or two around here somewhere yet. Sounds like might be a few guys there then, or at least that night.
Bjrogg
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BJ I have a small 2 man pack tent Ill bring along. If you think you're going to make it just text me ahead of time. Ill set it up before you arrive. Its the same tent Patrick used in Marshall, so it might have a stink to it yet :) :) :)
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Thanks Pearl sounds great. I can probably put up with the "stink" as long as a the snoring is gone . lol. I'm thinking I have a 75-25 chance of making it. Maybe better but you just never know what might pop up yet. Still. Got my fingers crossed
Bjrogg
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I'll have a foam mat as well. Just bring your sleeping bag and a pillow.
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Thanks Pearl, your alright no mater what everyone else says ;)
Bjrogg
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Good thing what everybody else says doesn't matter this ol' boy :)
Hope to see you soon BJ.
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I'll be there Friday morning, with Thursday night being a longshot. Looking forward to seeing everyone and enjoying the weekend.
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Sounds good, Paul. Missed you at Marshall this spring.
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I will be there Monday evening so I will hold the fort down until yall arrive. :) 4 more longs days.
Pappy
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Carol asked, "How far to nearest WalMart?"
I answered, "About 17 miles."
She, "Omg, that far?!"
She then asked, "How far to wifi availability?"
I .... "'bout 15 minutes is a McDonalds."
She, "Oh, good!"
This is gonna be interesating ......
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That's great news! Looking forward to seeing you both.
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Looking forward to seeing you all as you get in and we'll put some of you to work on Wednesday night!! : ;)
Rocky
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Carol asked, "How far to nearest WalMart?"
I answered, "About 17 miles."
She, "Omg, that far?!"
She then asked, "How far to wifi availability?"
I .... "'bout 15 minutes is a McDonalds."
She, "Oh, good!"
This is gonna be interesating ......
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That's funny Knoll. How many miles is it to get to the campgrounds to to drive 15 minutes to the wi fi at McDonalds?😊
Bjrogg
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I'm just looking forward to the conversations around the campfires whether is Pearls, Pappys, Rockys, Badly Bents, or who ever's campfire I'm sitting around. Me and my wife will enjoy every minute of it. Again last year was my wifes and I's first year. we had a blast and were staying another day this year.......on my wife's suggestion. :) I'm love'n this...See you guys soon
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Packed and ready to head out the early morning, looking forward to see some of my old friends. Pappy
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Looking like a spot of rain until Friday. Fine by me, Ill take that over high heat and bone dry. :)
See ya'll very soon. Travel safe pappy and the gang
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Man this event sounds like one I need to try and get to also. I may have to wait till I retire! Lol
You guys take lots of pictures! Gotta keep up with the amount posted on the mojam thread!
Have fun ya'll!
Patrick
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Headed out about 6am this morning, hope to be there by 4pm yankee time. ;) :) See yall soon.
Pappy
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I wont see you until Wednesday. Between my wife wrecking her car, a dentist appt and my kids 21st bday all in the next few days. I wont have time to do anything but go to work and fly in Wednesday night, hopefully by 6 or so.
Sorry to the PRRC gang for not being there to help work on the course, grounds, buildings and such. Its been a crazy summer.
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I'll be there Wednesday around 6:30pm. Have a safe trip, Tennessee fellas!
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Here and loving it, rolled in about 4:30 yesterday. Had a good time with Rocky/ Steve and the crew last evening and weather is beautiful this morning. Fixing to go check out the courses for Rocky to see they are safe and well marked, always love doing that for him. Can't wait to see y'all guys/ gals. Pappy
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Pappy using up the 4G like it aint nobody's business! Glad to hear you guys made it up safely and without incident. See you tomorrow evening around dinner time.
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The last couple of days here at work is dragging on. looking forward to Thursday.
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It was a great visit with the guys! Got to talk a bit with Bill and enjoyed it a lot! Back at it this afternoon!
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We arrived at Mom's yesterday. She has a "sonny do" list ready that I should be able to accomplish today. We'll make last leg of trip Wed morn and arrive noonish.
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Hope you packed jeans and a sweatshirt Mikey :)
Its going to be freeeeezing up here!
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Mike, you may not know what to do after the summer heat from MoJam. Imagine, working on a bow or shooting the course without being soaked in sweat or having a heat stroke.
Have fun everybody and enjoy the cool air!
And please, be nice to Mikey and his cooler >:D
Neal
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Don't worry, Neal. We'll keep the ol' boy wrapped up in a blanky in his wheelchair :)
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How bout an umbrella attachment to the wheelchair?
DBar
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Am gonna need some serious help from the ElmHall regulars! Ya see, I recently over paid for this cooler . . . .
So if anyone wants a one-of-a-kind clam shell lidded beer can cooler, I have sumpin you should consider.
If no serious offers are forthcoming, may have an item to add to raffle table!
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Hope you sell it, you're going to need the cash for raffle tickets at the elm bow raffle table. But don't worry, we made them very affordable so ANYBODY can play and anybody can win.
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As I mentioned to many of you guys back at Marshall, I was trying to figure some things out to do a cross-country road trip. Well, things came together, I got myself a new (to me) vehicle, and I type this in Gillette, WY right now. Yellowstone in the next day or two, then Glacier National Park, then Canada for a second time (drove through Ontario around the north side of Lake Superior on my way out of Michigan -- beautiful drive that I would recommend to everyone), then down the west coast and then who knows what.
So I'll be missing Elm Hall for the first time since I discovered it. I will miss it, but there is so much else going on, I think it will make up for it.
I hope you guys all have an awesome time, get some nice bows made, shoot straight, and so on. I know you will. Hope the raffle goes even better than last year's. Hopefully you all can get some pics of what you end up with on the table. I'll definitely be looking for lots of pictures!
I know linking is kind of not allowed here most of the time, but I'm not trying to sell anything. I'm keeping a blog updated on my trip. Lots of pictures, some occasional thoughts. Feel free to follow! http://imgoingonatripbeforeim30.blogspot.com
Have fun!
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Sounds like the road trip of a lifetime nakedfeet. Stay safe and happy wondering.
I managed to sneak away from the fair and farm for a bit. I got to Elm Hall Wednesday afternoon and left Thursday morning. Spent about 20 hours all total but it sure was a enjoyable 20 hours.
Meet and visited with Pappy and friends when I first arrived. Wasn't disappointed, a very nice group that I very quickly felt right at home with. Rocky invited me to his place for steak, but I had to turn him down. I had plans to meet up with Pearl a little later. Pappy also told me I could crash out in the bus instead of pitching a tent. Thanks for the offer Pappy sorry I didn't get to say goodbye before I left, I guess I'll just say see you all again.
Pearl arrived soon after and we scouted out a new camping site. We found a nice one with just the right amount of room for everyone that would fit the cool gangs standards. We just got our camp set up and a fire started when Paulsemp arrived. We pitched his tent and visited around the fire for a bit and Badly Bent and crew arrived. We visited till 1:36am then turned in for the night. It was great sleeping weather and I'm a early riser so I snapped a few pictures of the sleepy campsite before everyone got up. We had some breakfast and coffee, shot a bunch of bows and visited. Before I wanted it to be it was time for me to leave. I was looking for Knoll on the way out but I didn't see him until I meet him on the road a ways from the campground. I didn't realize it was him till we past each other and I don't think he knew it was me. Sorry knoll see you again.
Wish I could have stayed longer but it was great to spend the time I had.
Hope you all have a great time and safe travels.
Bjrogg
A few pictures first Pappy and friends
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More Pappy and friends
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The cool gangs sleepy campsite
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Thanks for the pictures BJ. Looks like fun even if everyone is sleeping! Thanks for sharing the pics, wish you didn't have to leave. I always enjoy reading your play by play.
Patrick
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Thanks Patrick, sometimes I feel like I rambling on to much. Glad you enjoy my babbling. Of course it wasn't all sleepy at the cool guys camp. Their pretty early risers to, that's just when I remember to take pictures. Usually forget when the really fun stuff is going on.
Bjrogg
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More pic, please. Thanks for posting pic, BJ.
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It's nice to see Pappy relaxing. He sure doesn't look like that at the Classic. Thanks for the pictures BJ. I've been having the feeling that I'm missing out on a really good time this weekend. Pearly has been sending me pictures.
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<SIGH> Wish I could be there. ...but w o r k ....... They have this crazy idea that as long as they keep putting dollars into my checking account each month that I should feel obliged to keep showing up each day, ...even when there is perfect weather outside and great events to be attended. I need to figure out how to be independently wealthy so I can play more. :OK :OK :OK
OneBow
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Thanks for the pics BJ
hope there will be more from the rest of ya
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Kim and I just got back a few hours ago and had a great time. One of the best times we've had together outside of Kentucky in along time, even with it being our wedding anniversary ... :) ;)
Met some great people we've been wanting to meet for a long time and just had a fun time all around. Sorry didn't take any pictures.
There were some great bows on the bow raffle table, paulsemp even had two bows on the table to be raffled off.
Can't wait until next year, last year my wife said, " let's stay another day". This year I think she just might want to head out on Wednesday and get another day at Elm Hall next year.
Thanks from both my wife and I to the Pine River Guys, for a "great" shoot!
DBar
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Thanks to the folks at Pine River for putting on another great event. The grounds were very nice and the 3D courses were very fun as always. I shot more Saturday than I have in quite a long time. Thanks to PNewton for shooting with me and helping keep my daughter entertained. I was fortunate enough to have the winning ticket for a Paul Semp bow. I spent some time shooting it today and was impressed. It was good visiting with everyone and look forward to next year.
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A BIG thanks to everyone that came to Elm Hall this weekend. We enjoyed your company!
Rocky
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Had an absolute great time and non-stop laughs, imagine that? I have some very incriminating pics to post, but that will have to wait until tonite when I get back home.
Thanks to all the folks at PRRC. You guys busted tail around there all weekend and it was obvious. Hopefully next year Ill be back on track with life and can pitch in much more than I did this year.
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Thanks Rocky/Kevin/Steve and all the rest that make this happen, look forward to it every year, it is on my can't miss list for sure. I will post some pictures on the Life is good thread as soon as I get a few minutes, we had lots of fun and laughs, Ate like pigs and shot until we were worn out. :)
Pappy
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We were home by 7 pm.
Great great event.
Though Carol is not typically "thumbs up" about the great outdoors, she volunteered several times about enjoying herself and the wonderful group of gals and guys who made us feel right at home.
As someone said, was good to see/visit with Pappy when he's in relaxed frame of mind.
It's always special to be surrounded by PA friends ... who have become just plain special special friends.
We'll likely be back!
Will post pics when get my %$#@ puter fixed.
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I took a few days worth, hopefully somebody else took more. Once more people started showing up I took no pics. These are all the first few days, after BJ left for home.
That first one is Bill and Nater taters river cane bows. They took my cut offs and made bows and arras.
The second one is an example of Nates perfect form. Notice he is standing under the pink shooting tape, he doesn't walk up. Nope, he shoots wherever we do.
An early-in group photo
The last one is a pic of my BFF, Cath.
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First pic is Mike whittlin' on an elm bow. It turned out just fine.
Second is Bill and his bride Kim just arriving.
Is it raining? It did that plenty on Thursday, but we all made it through.
Last is a pic of Paulys bow. Osage, rawhide grip and sinew string. That little bugger slung a pretty nice arrow.
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Here are a few pics of the sweet turkey feather backed bow Bill made for Greg. It was gorgeous and has the prettiest bend ya'll ever did see.
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First pic is just for Clint Yoder Anders
Second is a mountain man breakfast Pauly and I tossed together one morning. Its so good and well worth the effort and wait to eat it.
Which way is the smoke coming from???
Last one is a typical night/late afternoon. We all last until 10pm-2 am in the morning. Lots of great conversation to be had and we all learn a little more about each other every night we sit around a fire. Its one of my favorite parts.
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These last two provoke more than a few questions and thoughts.
Firstly. Who's shower privy is that and who is using it???? Mike???? My BFF is in her chair chillin' like a villin'. Cant be her in there.
Secondly. I think we all know what Nater tater is thinking here. But, you're welcome to post your comments in regards.
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Paps, need me to take over?
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I don't think it was Pauly in there showering......My nose knows better. :)
Grampa.....what's your problem, eh?
DBar
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I'm going with Bills comments...
Had a great time as always. it's sad I only get to see some of my best friends a couple times a year but it's well worth it. we didn't spend any time in the tent working on bows but a whole lot of time cooking and hanging around the fire. didn't take too many pictures but here's what I got
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only a couple more
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Great Pictures Guys..Thanks
I've got to start taking some, pictures are the best way to show the good times.
DBar
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pictures are the best way to show the good times.
DBar
Unless ya break the "what happens at _ _ _ _ _ stays at _ _ _ _ _ " code. ;D
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Another great gathering at elm hall this year... again 4 days slipped by in a blink of an eye. I cant say enough about these P.A. folks. My wife and Pearlies bff Cathi came with me and yet again within an hour she tells me " ok , i love all these guys" Between all the food , laughter and shootin there was a small amount of sleep and all around fun. Thanx to Pine River for an amazing club to camp at. And again thanx to the cool guys, we love all of yall
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Great pictures! I could smell the bacon (=)
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Paul's campfire ribs and bbq chicken are to die for... seriously some of the best bbq i've ever had, hands done... thanx buddy
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You know...when Paul's in camp you'll eat good. that's for sure..
DBar
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Thanks for the pictures, great time for sure and really enjoyed see all of yall. Over way to quick but we have next year to look forward to. :)
Pappy
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Thanks for sharing all the stories and pictures everyone. Gotta figure out how to spend more time there next year. Sure was great to spend the time I did. Was worth driving 5 hours round trip to spend 20 hours there.
Bjrogg
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Great pictures so far guys.
Well as usual I was having so much fun I forgot to get many pics but have some to share. Time in camp was a delight, as the others said good food, good conversation and lots of laughter. The PA gang are some of the best people to have as friends and Sharon, Nathan and I truly enjoy each gathering and reconnecting with our pals. Can't wait for next spring when we can all meet up again.
Most of the pics I got were around camp but a few are from the range, the course and from stave gathering for next years raffle bow builds.
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and some pics of archery activities;
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and more camp pics plus gathering staves for next years raffle bows;
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Great pics and looks like a great time had by all, greg is that your bag anknife in the last pic? Very nice
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Great pictures guy's! Looks like another fun event. Looks like a little different type of "feel" to it than mojam or Marshall. But thats what makes it special. Hope to be able to make it up there one day. Keep the pics coming guy's!
Patrick
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Great pictures guys, thanks for bringing us along. Looks like a great time. I don't know that I have ever seen Bill without a bandana on, I guess he's gotta be presentable when he's with the missus ;).
Also looks like Pauley whipped up another nice camp fire set, looks great bud.
Nate is gonna be showing us how this bow building stuff is really done before long.
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Nice pics Pauly and Greg.
If you look closely at the pic of Nate shooting the 50 yard muley buck you can see his arrow in flight just above the antlers. Its white colored.
Bill always starts with no bandana, fresh and clean. Then as the weekend wears on he cracks out his gansta' apparel and "G's" it up ya'll.
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Great pictures Greg. Missed you guys this last weekend for sure. Pearlie, missed hanging out with you and Paul too. Always enjoy sitting around the fire with you guys. Hopefully won't happen again.
David
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Yeah Bub, that bag was made by or donated by JW at the classic a few years ago and I was lucky enough to win it in a raffle there. The knife is a hand forged beauty I picked up a couple months ago.
Ah ya noticed that sweet cooking grate Aaron. Yep Pauly made 3 more and generously gifted one each to me, Stix and Pearly. That sucker worked beautifully and I'm sure all 3 will be used a lot in the future. Thanks Paul that was one cool gift my friend.
I also came home with a stunning feather backed bow made by Mr. Dancing Bear and Bill also gifted Nate some gorgeous
arrows he handcrafted to shoot perfectly from his bow. Both of us were floored by Bills work and thoughtful gifts.
David, I noticed your absence this year. Hope you can make it next time along with your grandson.
Thanks to the Elm Hall Crew for a great time. The course was a blast, the Saturday night feed was delicious, and the raffle
was fun. I don't think there was a soul there that didn't enjoy every minute of the weekend. :)
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Thanks to all for posting pics :OK ! Wish I could have been there to say Hello. Bob
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I thought it was a great time. Good to see everyone. Thanks to Chris, Paul, Greg, Sharon and Mike for sharing your campfire with me. You guys are tops in hospitality.
Ryan, its was fun shooting with you and Lacy. She's a hoot when she opens up and quite the trash talk. I still chuckle about her comment when I went to get the arrows at the croc. Thanks.
Special thanks to the PRRC crew. The course is great. Quite the value for the cost. Don't mind spending extra for the raffle items.
Good pictures everyone.
Paul
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We left home on Monday. There's definitely some gear missing ...... wayyyy too much room remaining in car.
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Spent couple days at Mom's doing all the chores she had waiting for us.
Then off to Elm Hall on Wed. Arrived late afternoon. There was lots 'n' lots of camping space available on Wednesday.
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That would change dramatically by Fri eve!
Home sweet home for a few days.
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Note the small pink cooler in foreground.
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On one of our trips to the "outside world" we found a peahen and her lil one.
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Cast of some of the characters . . . . .
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Carol was a bit excited when she won elm bow Pearl donated to the raffle table.
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I'm bit pleased too!
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Saturday night's concert at Rocky's Grove was a good time.
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That was a FAST 6 days!!
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Thanks for the great pic's Mike....you took us on a trip and made me feel like I was there....:) ;)
DBar
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I gotta find me a hat like Gregs
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Hum, for some reason I can't see your pictures Knoll. ??? :(
Pappy
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I can see them Knoll.
Bjrogg
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Thanks for all the pictures guys. Looks like an event I will have to try to get to next year.
Kyle
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Preparations are underway in earnest now. Got confirmations from friends in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Tennessee so far. Hoping for Missouri (Kurt) and Florida (Eddie P). Turkeys, pork and corn have been ordered for the Saturday feast. The guys are fishing and the local farmers are providing venison. Looking forward to it.