Primitive Archer
Information and Resources => Primitive Shoots and Events => Topic started by: bowwood on January 14, 2018, 06:57:01 pm
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The dates for the 3rd annual primitive gathering in Wright City MO @ The Blind Archer Bow Co. & Mule Ranch have been set. The first weekend in March,,,2,3,4th Last year we had great weather so we are gonna try our luck again. Whatever your vice is whether bowbuilding, arrowsmithing, knapping, firestarting or building tom-tom drum from a log,,,bring it. I think last year we had about 18-20 participants and I think we are able to accomodate a few more. As for accomodations I have 18ac for primitive or camper camping, there are several reasonably priced motels within 10minutes away and we have been known to throw cots up in the shop. I have an Airstream that will be setup and a pop-up camper. The shop has heat and tools, bandsaw, 48"beltsander. There is a 15-18 target archery range(some 3d's and some bag targets that you can shoot at your leisure. We do try to do a quick somewhat organized shoot over the weekend. If you would like to bring tools feel free. Any questions or comments please ask. Other than that I will let the past attendees chime in.
Bowwood
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Im in again this year!
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Dave I expect you to show up with an exquisitely tillered sinew backed osage bow.
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Ha Jon, j think the dog ate it.
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Sorry chris I will not be able to make this year. I am a instructor at a 4-h function that Saturday. Been trying to find somebody else to take my place but no takers. Had a great time last year and was looking forward to it this year! But sometimes it dosent always work out . Maybe run into you before mojam this year !
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Thats a bummer andy. Wyatt didnt spill the beans and your just covering for him are you? Lol. I need some supplies to.
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I know been trying to figure this Out last year only had 2 kids sign up already have 10 signed up!! No he didn’t spill the beans ( somethings you just can’t learn in school) ! Let me know what you need ! Expanded alittle but more this year.
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I will be there, Lord willing and the creek don't rise! Started a new job a few weeks ago but taking a day shouldn't be a problem. So I plan to come in on either Thursday night or Friday morning. Depends on if they are calling for any plywood or not.
Its a great time guys, so if your not busy that weekend you won't be sorry. The Rackley family are great host and you are likely to be well fed!
Andy, I sure hate to hear that you won't be able to make it bud. I was hoping you might be able to test fire a bow for me. That is if it stayes together till then, lol!
Dave, do you still have one of those rooms available?
Sure can't wait to see everyone, really, really, looking forward to this one! Lots of things have changed for me since last year.
Patrick
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I dont know about the room this year pat. I will have my kids that weekend, but they may go somewhere for the weekend. Ill let you know. I know chris has some room still if that helps but id rather stay with me then chris too.lol
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I understand Dave, no biggie, just figured Marley would let me use her room again.
Chris, you got any room in the camper at your house? Daves hotel looks like its booked, I know you leave the light on! Lol
Patrick
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Pat,,,,I will atleast have the airstream setup and ready and the popup if need be,,,,also have 2bedrooms in the house as Lane as moved out into the shop,,,yes full fledged studio apt with kitchen out in the shop so that will be handy. First dibs gets therooms so let me know.
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I've got the OK from the Boss so I'll be able to attend this year.
:OK :BB (=)
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I've got the OK from the Boss so I'll be able to attend this year.
:OK :BB (=)
Alright! Good deal Paul!
Looking forward to seeing you bud!
Patrick
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Thats great paul! Looking forward to seeing you.
Pat, marley said she is still getting the smell out of her room from last year!
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This sounds like a great time. I'm working on a perposal for the boss.
Bjrogg
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Dave, just tell Marley that she should be used to Osage by now.
Good deal bj! I hope you can make it down!
Patrick
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Patrick I'm thinking that would be a better time all the time at around for this yankee to head south. Less heat and not as busy. Probably give me spring fever. Not sure about this year though my nephew is going on vacation at that same time. Maybe though. I'll keep a eye on this thread.
Bjrogg
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That would be special, BJ.
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Patrick I'm thinkring that would be a better time all the time at around for this yankee to head south. Less heat and not as busy. Probably give me spring fever. Not sure about this year though my nephew is going on vacation at that same time. Maybe though. I'll keep a eye on this thread.
Bjrogg
I hope you are able. Just remember, St Louis area is not far enough south for flip flops and hawaiian shirts!
Patrick
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Patrick I never wear flip flops and I wear Hawaian shirts in Michigan.lol
Bjrogg
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Any news yet BJ?
Well looks like I will be bringing a fresh roll of deer sausage with me!
Patrick
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Looks like the weather will be pretty nice! A little cool Friday at 41 but Saturday 's high is 52 and Sunday's is 56. Calling for sunshine all three days!
Patrick
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I'm still coming but I'll be needing directions or at least the address.
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Chris' address is:
1300 Bell Rd
Wright City, MO
He's out in the country, but just several miles north of I70. Use exit #199. Go north off exit ramp to stop sign. West at stop sign to Bell Rd. North on Bell Rd. His driveway is on east side of Bell Rd.
Easy-peazy
There's carved log next to his driveway reading . . . . "Rackley"
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Any news yet BJ?
Well looks like I will be bringing a fresh roll of deer sausage with me!
Patrick
Patrick I'm probably not going to know till the last minute. Have a lot of stuff going on that I normally don't have but I'm still watching. Normally this would be a pretty good time for me to sneak off for a couple days. I've got the address
Bjrogg
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Hey Fellas,,,,So we are about 2-1/2" weeks out from this years gathering @ Blind Archer Bow Co. & Mule Ranch,,,trying to get some kind of head count on how many of you heathens I will be dealing with. Please just chime in if you think you might make it,,,,I would rather have a headcount and be a little hi,,,,,,,(bahahahahah) than to be a little low
Bowwood
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Thanks Mike. :OK
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Well I'll be there!
Talked to patches tonight, he said he will be there!
Bj, I hope its in the cards for you buddy. Let us know.
Patrick
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I'm a maybe. Maybe. All I can give you now.
Bjrogg
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so fellas here is what I m thinking,,,,I m thinking friday night I m gonna fry up sum fish(if u have any in the freezer thats needs to get eaten feel free to bring it) so yeah gonna fry sum fish, maybe sum hushpuppies n taters n probly sum chicken gizzards n anything else we feel like frying up, breakfast Saturday morn will do something either breakfast casserole r biscuits n gravy(if u drink coffee please bring your coffee pot/maker and coffee as i dont drink the nasty stuff) i do have the mules on site,,,,,,never had mule piss but am sure not a lotta differ between the 2. HA!
Lunch Saturday will probly be sanwiches r sloppy joes n chips r something. K,,,here is where I want/need input Saturday night dinner is between polish sausage n kraut n potatoes,,,,,,,,or ham n beans n taters.
If you have any suggestions please feel free to put forth.
GO!
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just did have another thought regaurding saturday night dinner,,,,to keep festive during the month of march,,, corned beef and cabbage n taters n carrots is an option. we will get it all figured out.
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It all sounds good. I'll be bringing one of my wife's buttermilk pies for dessert .
(Also some coffee and a pot cause I do drink that "nasty stuff"... ;) )
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Chris I will bring some fish for the fry.
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I will bring some fish to fry as well.
I'm not much on the krout but I will eat the sausage that goes in it and just a little krout. But the beans sound good!
If we do biscuits and gravy ole Mike will starve, but we have had it every year so I think we should do it again.
Patrick
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I vote for the ham and beans!
I will be there sometime afternoon on Friday.
Neal
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I will be there sometime afternoon on Friday.
wooooohooooo!
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If we do biscuits and gravy ole Mike will starve . . .
Ole Mike could do with more than a lil starving. So don't let that be the slightest concern.
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Well guy's, looks like one of the guys from the primitive archery Facebook sites will be coming as well. I've talked to him a bit, he may also bring his mentor. He lives in patosi I think.
Patrick
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Where can I find directions. I think Saturday and Sunday will work for me
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Never mind found directions on page 2.
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Where can I find directions. I think Saturday and Sunday will work for me
That would be great!
Patrick
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Guys I'm still a maybe maybe but it's not looking real promising. My grandson has his pinewood derby then and all of the grandkids are staying at grandma and grandpas those days. I helped my grandson with his derby car and I know he'd be very disappointed if I didn't watch the race.
Bjrogg
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bjrogg,,,,you can hang out with us anytime,,,,there is only gonna be a few pinewood derby's,,,,,I wouldnt missit,,,,,,bowwood
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DIRECTIONS: HWY 70, EXIT 199 TO NORTH OUTER RD, GO WEST APPROX. 1/4MI TO BELL RD ON RIGHT(AMERICAN BANK ON CORNER) FROM THAT POINT THERE GO 3.7 MI NORTH TO MY DRIVEWAY ON RIGHT. LOOK FOR THE TALL ORNAMENTAL GRASS AND LOG THAT SAYS RACKLEY
THINKING BOUT DOING A TACO BAR ON SATURDAY NIGHT SINCE SUM DONT LIKE HAM N BEANS N SUM DONT LIKE KRAUT N SAUSAGE,,,,EVERYBODY LIKE TACOS
IT WAS ALSO COME TO MY ATTENTION THAT THERE IS AN ESTATE AUCTION OF A FRIEND OF MINE THAT PASSED AWAY IN NOVEMBER ON SUNDAY(LATE MORNING) YOU GUYS ARE WELCOME TO HANG AT MY PLACE AND BUILD BOWS OR GO TO THE AUCTION WITH ME OR WHATEVER BUT I WILL BE LEAVING TO GO TO THE AUCTION AFTER BREAKFAST,,,,,,,,,,,,BOWWOOD
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I'm going to the auction to bid you up >:D
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Sounds good, I like me a good auction! I might go with you and give John a hand!
BJ, I would like nothing more than to hang out with you this weekend. But when it comes to a pine wood derby thats a special day for those boys. I remember them very well. Make sure that car is right on the 5oz mark with not to much weight in the front or it will get loose in the back end and slow it down. Good luck!
Patrick
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Thanks guys I'd love to hang out with you all to but I know this means a lot to my grandson. It's his first and my first ever derby. We worked together on his car. We picked out a hot wheels car he wanted to make and I put pencil marks on the block of wood for him to file off. I did a little touch up but he did most of the work. He took it home to sand and paint it. Seems like on my freebie scales it's going to need close to a oz of weight yet. It might pick up some with paint but probably less than sanding will remove. Looks like we'll have to add a little.
Thanks again have a great time
Bjrogg
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BJ, Ive glued on fishing sinkers for head lights, tail lights and spoilers! Good luck! Let us know how it goes.
Oh and make sure you put some graphite on the wheels. Make sure they spin freely without a wobble!
Patrick
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Thanks for the tips Patrick
Bjrogg
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Thanks for the tips Patrick
Bjrogg
Now problem bud, Ive done several of those pine wood derby races.
Whats funny is that the kids that don't do any but put the wheels on their square cars usually do really good. But evey little bit helps.
Patrick
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I've got an osage slat and a bamboo strip that have been "begging" to be glued up. Anyone going to have some glue and a form along with them?
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I've got an osage slat and a bamboo strip that have been "begging" to be glued up. Anyone going to have some glue and a form along with them?
Good idea Paul, Ive been contiplating the same thing. Ive always wanted a BBO in a RD design.
Patrick
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OK Fella's,,,We are 1 week out,,,,,,hopefully weather will somewhat be kind to us.
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Time flies!
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Ya'll cross your fingers that forecast come true.
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I'm praying it does Mike. My vitamin D level is not good.
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it is sure pretty here this morning ,get out n get you sum of that vitamin D Jon W
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I'm with Jon, my vitamin D level is not good either. I work out in the weather and there just hasn't been much sun. But the weather for next Friday, Saturday and Sunday looks pretty nice. Low to mid 50's for highs with sunshine and around 30 or so at night. (-S :OK
A whole lot better than 3 degrees, windy, with a chance of flying plywood! (W (S) (=)
Patrick
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Mike, any chance you are bringing any of the new musical instruments that you have been making? I would like to see them.
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:OK
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Ok guy's, just a couple more days!
I plan on bringing my tiller setup and a stave horse and my caul and heat gun and some clamps. Probably some rock too! What is everyone else bringing? Or do I need to bring anything else?
Patrick
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Well, the wife said she'd bake us a pie and I was going to bring some of the local "beverage"... ;D
My portable shave horse, some clamps, the usual tools and a couple staves along with that slat and the bamboo if we get the chance to do some glue up stuff.
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That sounds great Paul!
The glue up sounds good to me. I was scoping out some bamboo I have as well.
Eric, will you bring your laminate caul. Or we could throw one together. I have a ton of inner tubes. Does anyone have any glue?
Patrick
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I have smooth on.
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Ya'll may wanna throw pair of galoshes in the vehicle. Range is likely gonna have some muddy areas.
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Looks like we will have two hot boxes and possibly three.
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I am bringing a work bench (my shavehorse), knapping stuff, and if the water is not been too high, I am going to stop at a few spots along the way and pick up more rock. Let me know if there is anything else I can bring.
Neal
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Ya'll may wanna throw pair of galoshes in the vehicle. Range is likely gonna have some muddy areas.
This time of year I usually travel with my muck boots in the car... ;)
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I have smooth on.
Nice, this will be the first time using it for me.
Oh, BTW Jon, got a neck knife for ya. :)
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I have smooth on.
Nice, this will be the first time using it for me.
Oh, BTW Jon, got a neck knife for ya. :)
I just so happen to have something for you as well ;D
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Man I going to hate missing this ! Got my stuff switched around so I could go but sheryl got in a fender bender (well a pretty good one ) last night on the way home from work. So I need to go and look for cars this weekend. Have fun guys! I won’t be!!
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I have smooth on.
Nice, this will be the first time using it for me.
Oh, BTW Jon, got a neck knife for ya. :)
I just so happen to have something for you as well ;D
Cool... 8)
Hey Andy, she can borrow my pickup for the weekend and you can look for cars in Missouri.
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Sounds like you guys are gonna have a good time. I hope you all take pictures. I'm still watching and thinking about next year.
Thought you might like to see the pinebox derby car my grandson and I made. He did most of the filing I put pencil marks for him to remove. I touched it up just a little. He painted the red then I taped it off and he painted the blue. Then I added some windows and pin stripes with a nano marker. I hope the scales are right cause it's exactly 5oz. on both of my scales.
Here's some pictures.
You guys have a good safe outing
Bjrogg
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Looks a bit like one of your arrows, BJ. Hopefully it'll scoot down track as fast as arrows zip outta your bows!
My grandson finished 2nd this year. His scaled out at exactly 5.0 also. If he had not insisted on putting a lil windshield on that car he woulda won. Oh well, there's next year.
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Have it on good authority that 1st couple of "attendees" will meander in 'bout noon TOMORROW.
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Andy I sure hope she is ok. Good luck with your car search. I like looking at them but hate talking to the salesmen.
I found my truck online spent just a couple of hours at the dealership.
Bj, that's a bad a$$ looking derby car! That dude looks like it will fly! Good job to the both of you!
Just to be safe the a file and some superglue and a little lead when you go to the race. You never know exactly what their scale might say. Good luck! Make sure and let us know how it goes.
Patrick
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Have it on good authority that 1st couple of "attendees" will meander in 'bout noon TOMORROW.
Your killing me!
I'm not sure exactly when I'll get there but shooting for Friday mid day.
Patrick
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Well, technically, noon is mid-day... ;)
I might be there by 3 or 4, depends when I can get out and past KC.
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Thanks Knoll and Patrick. I'll take some pictures and let you know how things go. You guys do
the same. Have fun and safe travels
Bjrogg
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Car is mostly packed and the pie is cooling on the counter... ;D
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Car is mostly packed and the pie is cooling on the counter... ;D
Oooooo, pie..... :NN
Patrick
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Quite a nice get together of a bunch of hard heads.Plenty of wood/food/room/and hospitality.It was very good time.
(https://i.imgur.com/SmmrWas.jpg)
Could'nt of ordered better weather too.Special thanks to Chris and his family for making this happen.
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That was a fun weekend! It sure was nice to see you guys. I took pics and ill send em to pat or ed to post. Thanks to chris for hosting.
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Well I made it back home about 5:30 this evening. Sure didn't want the weekend to be over! What a group of guy's, great to see everyone! Thanks Chris for letting us invade your place!
Patrick
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Hope everyone got home safe and sound. Sure had a great time seeing everyone and meeting some new folks.
Thanks Again to Chris for putting us up and for putting up with us.
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I know that Jon, Ed, Eric, and Neal arrived home safely.
Was soooo good to see ya'll.
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Mike...I had a couple things to keep me awake driving back home.A deer very close with a death wish and I stopped once to stretch and had a conversation with a patrolman.
Good to see everyone else too even though everyone was glad to see me go.....lol.Good thing about this trip was no worries about food/no worries about sleeping quarters/no worries about tools and working quarters/no worries about targets to shoot at.All that was left was the weather cooperating and that fell into place too.
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Another killer get together at Chris'. Had a blast. If you guys ever get a chance to hang out with these guys you will not be disappointed! Ed is always making me laugh so hard my face hurts ;D Looking forward to seing everyone soon.
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Glad you guys all had a safe trip and a good time. Hope it was a friendly conversation with the trooper Ed. I'm hoping it works out for me to attend this event next year.
The pinewood derby was a lot of fun. Charley did pretty good. They raced each car 8 times. He came in first or second every time except one that for some reason he came in fourth. That one really hurt him but we had lots of fun. He was fourth place over all. He got award for best paint job. He also got award for fastest car in his den. After the race the scout leader asked me to show the scouts my bows and arrows. The kids were very interested and listened to every word I said. It was a very good time. As much as I wanted to see all you guys I'm glad I stayed here with my grandson.
Maybe next year. There's a lot of guys there I'd like to meet.
Bjrogg
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That is really awesome BJ! I bet your grandson was on could 9!
Ed, glad you made it home safely, sounds like your not slowing down any at all buddy. >:D
Glad everyone made it home safely.
Patrick
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I took container filled with ground coffee to The Gathering. And small perc coffee pot. So we could have bit of the black gold each morning.
Jon dumped entire container in pot on 1st morning. Strongest cup a coffee in my life!
(https://i.imgur.com/KoigeG4.jpg)
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That was good stuff Mike.
BJ...Sounds like you got a competetor on your hands there.I hate to lose too.
Pat...Let me know how that monstrous otter hide you got turns out.
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Mike I take coffee serious :OK
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Mike, strong coffee perks you up in the morning! My wife uses foldgers black silk. She puts 4 rounded scoops in then sets the coffee pot to strong brew. One dip will make your eyes bug out and your hair start growing!
Great picture by the way, PA on the computer screen in the background.
Will do Ed, I'll probably end up taking it to the place I told you about, especially after you said that you didn't know if it was something you would want to tackle.
Patrick
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Yes Pat I'll gaurantee that hide will need degreaser and hide relaxant products[not cheap] to get a nice soft tan from that even before an aluminum sulfate/pickling salt tan done to it.Some pre fleshing before tanning too.
If that place you told me about will do that hide for the price you said I'd take it there.It's a big otter that's for sure.When done you will have quite a good amount of nice otter fur hide to make things from.
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Eric, i think you left your jacket at my house this year. Someone always forgets something.
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I know you are right Ed. At least after talking with you I know I won't ruine it. I'll more than likely take it to that tannery over at Pittsburgh, Missouri I told you about. Thats the only otter I have ever had so I should probably take the safer rout. Thanks again for the advice bud.
Patrick
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Ok guy's, I only got a couple of pictures. Does anyone else have any they can post?
Patrick
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Wow! Can't believe I completely missed this! Looks like it was a great time 👍... Brian
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Chris' wife took bunch of pictures. Here's some of them.
Once again, wonderful weather!!
(https://i.imgur.com/Gbpqx2P.jpg)
Ed brought along his chrony and his newest bow ... maple backed erc.
(https://i.imgur.com/iVVeBUk.jpg)
Took the opportunity to check out my newest.
(https://i.imgur.com/d4EUFPn.jpg)
Don't have pictures of Chris' shooting range. That's a shame because he and his family have invested a BUNCH of time turning a bramble/cedar jungle into a challenging fun range with wide variety of large/small targets.
Rebecca showed up to make her 1st bow. Chris and Paul were big help to make that happen.
(https://i.imgur.com/xYz5FPJ.jpg)
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Apparently I was a bit skeptical of what Eric was saying . . . >:D
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Redbeard (aka Dave) heating up his hackberry bow for the umpteenth time.
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Lyin' time.
(https://i.imgur.com/8sMSYPy.jpg)
And, yes, there was food. Lots and lots of great tasting food.
(https://i.imgur.com/DVAE1Wt.jpg)
Wonderful weekend with old/new friends. Looking forward to next year!
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Glad to hear ya'all had great weather and a great time! Hope to make it to MoJam this summer.
Hawkdancer
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Great pics Mike.....looks like fun was had by all. I'd like to make that one some time
DBar
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Thanks for the pictures. Mike that picture of you and Eric, could it have been the coffee? Maybe not strong enough? Just kidding looks like a really nice get together and one I'm going to try to make.
Bjrogg
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Those jars sittin' next to Eric were NOT filled with water . . . >:D
(https://i.imgur.com/bW9oz2U.jpg)
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Yep there was a little irrigationing going on.....lol.
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Well like I said I only got a couple of pictures. But one thing is required when you have a gathering. Someone has to break a bow.
Here is Nathan, Erics brother, with his broken bamboo backed bow.
(http://i.imgur.com/gYrbiRT.jpg)
But making a good Bowyer means you go on to the next one. Here he is prepping an ash bow for a rawhide backing after some bending to aling the tips.
(http://i.imgur.com/QpNrABr.jpg)
Well thats all of my pictures!
Patrick
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Yep he was a busy fella.