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Information and Resources => Primitive Shoots and Events => Topic started by: hedgeapple on November 18, 2017, 10:21:57 pm
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Wow! I can't believe it will be 6 years since I saw a post about folks from KY and some nearby states wanting to get together for a bow building weekend. My place seemed centrally located so I suggested my farm. It's been one of the better choices that I've made.
The 2018 Moon Tree Gathering will be March 23, 24 and 25th. Activities will be:
Bow building
Arrow craft
A small, but fun 3-D range
Pot luck meals
And who knows what else we'll come up with by March. I just follow the suggestions of the Founding Father's of this event and try to make it happen.
Camping is available with drop cord electricity from the house or workshop.
Location:
565 Stoney Run Road
Richmond, KY 40475
859-582-2306 cell
I look forward to this event every March.
David
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You know I'll be there Dave!
Always like doing some long distance shooting at the bedding buck target. Just love to watch an arrow in flight.
DBar
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One of these springs I'm going to find my way down there, Dave. Just need to get our life back in order before I can do that.
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Dbar, I'm looking forward to this reunion of good friends.
Pearly, it will be a happy Gathering the Spring you make it to Moon Tree. I haven't given up on you brother. :)
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I'm planning on going again. Had a good time last year.
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I'm glad you're going to make it back this year Joe
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You know I'll be there.
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I count on you being here, Clint. :)
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I plan on makin it again this year
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I look forward to seeing you again stix
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Count me in Dave
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Can just anybody come or do you need character references? I've never had the chance to meet other bowmakers in person and Richmond is not a million miles away from my home in Southcentral KY. I believe I could manage a day trip at least, with a bit of luck.
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Can just anybody come or do you need character references? I've never had the chance to meet other bowmakers in person and Richmond is not a million miles away from my home in Southcentral KY. I believe I could manage a day trip at least, with a bit of luck.
Where Be at in south central KY. I知 in Pulaski Co.
By the way Dave, I値l be there one day for sure!
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Sorry guys, I've in NC bear hunting. No love >:( If you buy me a beer, I'll tell you the stories at the gathering. haha
Ozzy and gutshot, I'm glad you can make to the gathering again. Gutshot, work on a longer visit. :)
bookworm, message me info so I can do a background check on you. haha just kidding. Come on up. Like gutshot asked, were are you from? South central Kentucky means like west of Glasgow to me.
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Dave I took a different job at my work so weekends off now means more time to hang out.
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that sounds great gutshot
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Gutshot I知 in Hart Co. They used to have the Kentucky Klassic in Nancy. I was able to stop by there for a couple of hours one year and bought my first Osage stave. Turned into a decent ELB.
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Gutshot I知 in Hart Co. They used to have the Kentucky Klassic in Nancy. I was able to stop by there for a couple of hours one year and bought my first Osage stave. Turned into a decent ELB.
Hope to see you at moontree. I wish the KY classic was still at Nancy. It痴 just 15 min from the house.
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I plan to be there a day or two. Thanks Dave for being a great host!
I have mentioned it to a local or two that want to come and I mentioned to Chad Miles the KY Afield Host that it would be a great weekend for him to build his own bow. I'll let you know if he plans to attend.
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I'd be happy to do a habitat improvement presentation if there is enough interest. It would be a walk about the farm and discuss different practices to benefit various wildlife, tree/plant/mushroom ID...
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Joe, I glad you're going to be here to do my annual property evaluation. I'm really considering going with native warm season grasses for the front half of the farm. Are there things I need to do before March to get that project going?
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Go to NRCS/FSA and tell them you are interested in EQIP eligibility paperwork. It's where you had to sign for tobacco leases etc. back in the day. EQIP is where the cost-share is for native grasses. It's off the bypass about the second or third light on left behind a BP. Farm number/tract is needed for federal cost share.
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thanks Joe I will look into that
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New guy here. I made an account just so I could respond to this. I'd like to get out there if I can work it out. I may even drag along a couple of friends.
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New guy here. I made an account just so I could respond to this. I'd like to get out there if I can work it out. I may even drag along a couple of friends.
Come on I知 sure Dave want care he is a great host and it痴 a fun time.
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Atsina it will good meeting you.
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We are only a few weeks away guys.
Dave, what do you need us to bring as far as food?
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I'm going to smoke a wild boar shoulder (this pig actually tastes good) and a venison shoulder for Friday night.
Danzn Bear is bring bar-bq for Saturday.
So, we need side items for those meals
We need someone to handle breakfast Saturday and Sunday.
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I'm looking into some T-Shirts. It looks like they will be $12 each. If you're interested let me know how many you'd like and what sizes.
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I'll take a t-shirt xl. I can bring eggs bacon and something for sides for Friday
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Sign me up for a shirt 3XL
Thanks
DBar
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Dave, I plan on making it Fri and Sat this year. I can do a blackberry cobbler or two and some vanilla ice cream. T-shirts would be nice. Put me down for 2xl if it pans out.
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I would like a shirt. 2XL please.
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Ok that's 4 t-shirts so far. And, Balsa is making cobbler. Only 12 days away. I need to get on the ball.
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I can bring breakfast stuff also. Do we need buns and chips to go with the BBQ?
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I'll put you down for breakfast stuff. Bill in bring buns to go with his pulled pork.
Does anyone want to volunteer to COOK breakfast?
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Ozzy will volunteer ;D
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You boys have fun. Hopefully the weather is good for playing outside. If I was coming down, Id gladly cook all you fellas want to eat. I enjoy it, especially outside.
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2 larges, maybe a medium, I'll get back to you on that one.
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Also, I'm guessing there will be campfires? If so I can fry up some na'an at any meal I'm there for.
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Just got word back. One of my friends and I can cook breakfast. What time do ya'll wake up?
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Atsina, there's not a fire pit near the workshop. I have a small one in the back, backyard. Last year we build a fire in a short grill. I, also, have a smoker/grill if you want to use that. Mostly we, just cook in the kitchen of the house and theirs another stove in the guest cottage.
I think I answered most of your questions in the PM.
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My dad is coming with me this year. He said he take a 2xl shirt
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We'll have kitchen access? That almost feels like cheating, but thank you very much!
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Anyone wanting to shoot firearms this year? I haven't shot a handgun in a couple months and kind of have an itch. But, I'm up for anything that goes boom if there's an interest.
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One of my friends says he'd love to shoot with you. I might too, but I'll probably spend most of my time learning anything I can in the shop.
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I'm up for some hand gun shooting.
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Anyone wanting to shoot firearms this year? I haven't shot a handgun in a couple months and kind of have an itch. But, I'm up for anything that goes boom if there's an interest.
As long as I can use my bow .......... >:D. Wish I could find that picture of the zombie killing ;D
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Bill I think the zommbie pic was posted on here. Probably hear 2 or 3.
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Still trying to figure out if I can make it Saturday. Had hoped to be there Friday but weather took away some spring break days next week and have to be in the classroom instead.This is always a good time and don't want to miss another one. I'll let you know if I can make it.
Tracy
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I hope you can work it out, Tracy.
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Looks like I will be coming in Friday and leaving Saturday evening. Do you have any food gaps that need to be filled?
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Daniel I was wondering about you last night. glad you're going to be able to make it. we could use some side items for smoked wild boar.
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Glad to hear you are going to make it Daniel.
Dave, when can we show up Friday morning? What kind of side items do you need?
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It will be my 1st time there, cant wait....please put me down for a 3xl shirt.
= Chad
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Clint, YES you can show up Friday morning. Some ideas for side items would be cornbread, cole slaw, corn on the cob, baked beans, roasted potatoes...
Chad welcome to the madness.
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Is there anything else we can do to help out?
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Atsina, I can't think of anything right now. I'm sure I will as soon as a post this. haha
Clint are you bring you deer target again this year? No worries if it a problem.
Extended weather forecast is calling for about 40% chance of rain ALL DAY Saturday and Sunday with temperatures mid-30's to mid-40's. So, be prepared.
If anyone has camping cots and room to bring them do so.
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I'll bring a few things of homemade cornbread
-Chad
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I probably won't bring a target this year Dave.
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Dave, I'll be bringing a cot if you've got room for me to set up somewhere.
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with the weather forecast for Saturday I think staying inside is a good idea. so I plan on converting my studio into Bunkhouse Central
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I was going to bring my tent but decided that was a bad idea.
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My wife has some Dr appointments tomorrow .... but I plan on being there sometime Friday Afternoon.
Cant wait ....going to be a good time .
If any of you new guys coming has anything that they would like to see details on, eg. chasing a ring on osage.... please post here tonight what you might like to see. I'll try to demonstrate it Saturday. maybe something about arrows? I've got some cane I can bring. I know its kinda late , but I just got back in town on business today. Post what you would like to see tonight and I will get the materials together tomorrow for Saturday demo.
DBar
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I would like a cooking demonstration Bill ;D I plant on bringing my string making stuff and showing how I make a flemish twist string. I've got a bow that needs tillered, one that needs a heat correction, and one that needs a ring chased around a knot hole. That should keep me busy for the weekend.
Dave, I plan on being there around 9:00 or slightly earlier tomorrow morning if that's OK. I know my way around the bow shop if you aren't up by then. I'm bringing my mud boots!
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Clint, I should be up before 9.
Does anyone have a good osage stave they'd like to trade?
It looks like any shooting (bows or handguns) that we will be doing will be Friday or Sunday.
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I've got a small arsenal packed Dave.
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Clint ...I've been giving you cooking Demo's ever since Ive known ya....:) :) And for the record I'm bringing my smoker and you can watch how to make pulled Pork BBQ.... I was talking about bow/arrow building stuff......really if any of you guys want to know about something the best way is first hand experience. Just let me or Clint know by tomorrow noon and Ill try and have everything avaiable to show ya.....
DBar
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Dave really wish I could be there tomorrow morning , but my wonderful wife has some Dr's appointments in the morning.
See yo tomorrow afternoon.
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Dave, what about the shirts? Did you get them? How much are they?
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Clint I heard that they were about $15 if Dave could get enough to commit....but dave could give you a status update....
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Clint, I love arsenals.
No shirts >:( When I called to get an estimate they were just over $9 each for the price break of 25. So, I priced them to you all at $12 so that I would break even if I had shirts left over. I had 12 or 14 people say they wanted shirts. When I visited the shop, they added layout fees, $2 more for XXL and larger shirts. The cost rose to $12.50 per shirt. To see a break even point I figured I'd need to charge $16 a shirt. And that's just too much for a simple 50/50 shirt. Dropping the order down to 15 shirts would have had a cost of nearly $16 each. I was ticked that the extra costs were not mentioned on the phone, so I left the store.
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I've never gotten to play with osage; I'd like to see how you chase those rings.
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Had a great time this weekend even with the all day rain and 3-4" of snow we had Saturday. The wild boar and deer roast was great Friday night, and Jeremy one of the new NC guys can make a pretty good breakfast. Dave and his wife are some fine people and great hosts.
Thanks again, Dave
Would have loved had a video of the Outlaw swatting at that little mouse with and arrow shaft. Funniest thing.... 3-4 grown men chasing after a little field mouse. I think the mouse was having more fun than we were.......:)
DBar
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I'm a terrible picture taker, but here are the only ones I took the whole weekend.
The last pic Clint is moving so fast he's not in focus :) :)
DBar
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Thanks again for having us Dave. I had a great time despite the weather conditions Saturday. I'll post some pictures when I get home in a few days.
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It was great having y'all here, again. I'm already looking forward to next year.
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We found a wild boar skull on the course
(https://i.imgur.com/xl4y4Nfh.jpg)
The carnage left over from an unfortunate bush hog incident with one of the targets
(https://i.imgur.com/Y9h1nGbh.jpg)
I finally hit the long range deer target.
(https://i.imgur.com/MHPRWMXh.jpg)
Balsatech brought some knapping rock that he found
(https://i.imgur.com/bTB5tGVh.jpg)
Daniel didn't get any bow work done. I think he was enjoying a break from crying babies.
(https://i.imgur.com/CaX0Jceh.jpg)
The big guy made some amazing smoked pork. The wild boar was great also.
(https://i.imgur.com/Ga5MEkzh.jpg)
The N.C. guys use a bow bench different than most of us ;D
(https://i.imgur.com/wlOxkdlh.jpg)
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thanks for posting the pictures Clint. it was a good time
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Got some good chuckles from those pics, Clint. Ya seem to have knack for havin' your butt in the right place at the right time.
Knowing a bit about a few of ya'll, that had to be one REALLY good time!
:OK
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I enjoyed seeing the guys that were there Friday, hopefully I can string a couple consecutive days next time. Thanks again Dave!
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Wish I could of made it this year.
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Self bow we missed you.