Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Trapper Rob on July 27, 2021, 09:25:45 am
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Who's interested in the Christmas Trade this year?
You can build something send supplies or stuff you gathered. Post your draw weight and length some people build bow's or arrows to ship.
We can start shipping Dec 1st try to be shipped by the 15th.
PM me your address then I'll draw names and send them to you.
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Yeah count me in!
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More details please? Does pottery work for this? I should have a fair selection to choose from if I can't get something custom made in time.
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Yeah pottery would be great! Just remember you've got to ship it. We've been doing this for quite a while so if you look back you should be able to see past years and the stuff people have sent. I usually keep pics of the tuff I send so if for some reason it's not there I can always post some.
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I'm in Rob. 45# to 50#@26"
Tradecraftsman and anyone not familiar with the Christmas Trade, as long as it is something you've made or supplies or raw materials and none of it has to be archery related. I've received everything from jars of honey and bees wax from a bee keeper to a hand made folding wood chair to bows, arrows, possible bag, etc. I usually wait until I find out my recipient is, study his/her past posts and try to come up with something appropriate for that person. This Christmas Trade has always been about what you send to your recipient and not necessarily what you might receive.
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I'm in!!! :OK
G-Monee >:D
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I've read about it in PA before, I just wanted to double check.
Count me in!
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A specially made salt pig would be cool! ;)
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I'm in! Draw weight 40# - 45#, length 26". A lump of coal may not be appropriate unless it has been pressure treated a couple billion years, and is nice and clear (lol) (lol)! HO!HO! HO! Nollag Shona!
Hawkdancer
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A specially made salt pig would be cool! ;)
I take it you've seen my website. I'm not sure I have any left, and my kiln has no home right now, but we'll see :)
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I did look at your website. Nice stuff. We were given a generic ceramic salt pig and it is incredible. Usually our salt stays in a block during our humid summers but since we got the salt pig it stays usable just sitting on the counter. :OK It's magic!
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We're off to a good start we got 6 already signed up.
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but, 119 views. Come on guys and gals, get involved.
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I'm in. I shot 50#@28". My forge is propane, so no coal please. A new right elbow joint so I could use the forge more would be great.
Is there such a thing as "not archery related?
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I'll bite.
Left hand draw, 50lbs, 27" draw.
Paul
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Oops! I forgot left handed, please! Thanks for the reminder, Paulc!
Don, a can of modern powder, maybe >:D (lol)!
Hawkdancer
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I'll draw names first part of next week.
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Come on, folks! Jump in - this only comes around once a year!
Hawkdancer
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Add me to the list too guys. :OK
Oh, forgot to add R/H and no more than 45#...
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Don, a can of modern powder, maybe >:D (lol)!
Hawkdancer
That's not a bad idea! A live '06 round on the end of some river cane may greatly increase my odds!
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Don my son would like to see that.
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Don,
Maybe, but I bet the Wildlife Officers would not like that very much! It would have good penetration, though >:D >:D (lol) :-M! And a very heavy arrow!
Hawkdancer
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I’m afraid I’m going to have to pass. I just know how busy I’m gonna be till after Christmas. I have done it in years past and will probably do it again, but this year I don’t think I need the stress. I’m having a hard enough time getting the trades I have finished mailed
Bjrogg
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I am in. But I would prefer to not receive a bow. I am not dogging on people's efforts, I just don't shoot the bows I have and I respect people's work too much to just stash it in a corner.
I already have a pretty good idea on the pile of loot I am gonna ship.
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Sorry to hear that, BJ but totally understand. In our world of sun and fun a farmers work is never done.
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Make sure you PM me your address I know some of you have moved.
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Yes, I'm in. RH 50-60# @ 27-28" split finger.
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Ok, I'm in. RH 50# +/- @ 28".
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Count me in! Do you still have my addy?
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Ben I think I do in my book I'll check and leave you know.
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I'll leave this go till the weekend to see if anyone else wants to get in then I'll draw names. If anyone didn't send me their address send it to me so I can send the address when I send the names.
Ben I still have your address.
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I'll have everyone's name and address sent out by this evening
This is the list of names if I missed anyone leave me know
Trapper Rob
TrevorM
Tradcraftsman
Pat B
warpath
Hawkdancer
Don W
paulc
PaulN/KS
JW_Halverson
Mesophilic
YosemiteBen
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I sent some names out I'll send more out it won't leave me send anymore out for an hour
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I think I got everyone if I missed anyone leave me know I need to get one person a address yet.
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Got my name and I have already altered what I had planned to send. Added a few sweet items, too. It is going to be a pleasure to send this one out!
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Still thinking about my gift. The fun part if figuring out what to make special for my recipient. :OK
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Plus 1! Got a whole bunch of ideas, though!
Hawkdancer
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Still thinking about my gift. The fun part if figuring out what to make special for my recipient. :OK
The challenge is coming up with something for the guy who makes the same sort of stuff that you make. ???
Only better.... (A)
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Secret Bowmaker Santa works in strange and wondrous ways! (lol) :BB O:)
Hawkdancer
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I've got a main gift idea, but still thinking of a couple of little stocking stuffers to go with it. Wont be posting any progress pics or updates since my guy has Intel on the situation >:D
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I'm going to make something in the forge not quite sure what yet.
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Anybody starting to work on anything yet?
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Yep, found something down in my "stack of stuff" that will do nicely and started prepping it .
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Still thinking on it! Brain lock!
Hawkdancer
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It's coming o me, it's coming to me! :OK
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I've researched my target, and decided on a couple of things to work on. So far just gathering supplies though.
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I'm in. 35 to 40 lb, 29.5 draw.
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We already started the trade. I sent you a message also
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What's everyone working on
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What's everyone working on
If I told Ya here it wouldn't be a surprise for the recipient now would it...? ???
Suffice to say that I think I found something that I hope will finish up to be worthy and useful.
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I've got a good start on my Christmas Trade. Wonder it will take me from here. >:D
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Is it to late for me to get in on the trade ?
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We already started the trade I tried to send you a PM but you're inbox is full
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I will fix that in box issue
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Darn sad I didn't see this earlier! Next year
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Secret Santa comes early on PA! (lol)
Hawkdancer
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So I tried to research my recipient and only found posts where he talked about the last Christmas trade he took part in.....but I have some stuff to share and ought to be able to pull together a useful package.
Paul
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Maybe something in leather and chains? Opps! I meant strings >:D (lol) :-D!
Hawkdancer
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What's everyone been working on
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I'm still wrapping up my trade bow, but when I get to the Christmas trade I will let you know. I have a good selection of pottery on standby though. :)
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I have most of mine ready to go, but who knows what I may add to the box
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How's everyone coming along with their Christmas Trade
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I've thought about it a good bit but life has been unrelenting lately...ship date is Dec 15 right? If I don't feel good w my progress by the turkey holiday I will consider bailing out. But I think I can make it happen. Paul
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My primary gift is set, I will probably add a few more things.
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I have a good start on things.
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Paul if you need to ship after the date I feel sure it'll be fine
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My project is well started. Just need a little more time to work on it.
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I should be ready to ship by then! Just have to spring some time to do the prep work and a bit of design.
Hawkdancer
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Work is in progress...
(Just wish the "progress" was in progress... ???)
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I've got the primary Work done. Did a little more research on my recipient so I will likely at a few more small items to the box
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I'm making something in the forge for cooking over the fire pit or on the grill who cook's over the fire or on the grill
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I'm making something in the forge for cooking over the fire pit or on the grill who cook's over the fire or on the grill
I really enjoy the set you forged for me Rob. Sorry I couldn’t get in this one everyone, but man I e been so busy. Hope to see pictures of everyone else’s gifts though.
Hoe hoe hoe. Merry Christmas
Bjrogg
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Brian glad you liked them. I just took my 12 year old son to a blacksmith gathering it was ABANA people from around the world was there we made a lot of new friends.
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I'm coming along with my projects, but as a heads up, how fancy I get depends on if any more family pass away. Had a couple of set backs bit will definitely meet the deadline.
Heading out of state tomorrow for the 2nd funeral this month :(
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Mesophilic don't worry if you're late I know what you're going through we've been having a lot of funerals in our family also.
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I'm trying to think of something to add to my main gift. Personally I'd love an Osage stave, but the guy I'm shipping to has a lot more than I do already, so I want to sent something a little more special. I also don't have a ton of time to do an extensive project, but I have some other supplies stockpiled, as well as some of my pottery.
What do you all think?
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I'm sure whatever you think for your recipient will greatly appreciate it.
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Got part of the bundle finished, have to search through the plunder to find what I need to finish a couple items. I should be able to ship in time!
Hawkdancer
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I've got some stuff made in the forge all I have to do is box it up to ship to people.
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Mine's ready to go. All I need is a box for it and it will be ready to ship. 6 weeks til Christmas.
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Mine is packaged and ready to ship.
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Mine is packaged and ready to ship as well
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The first is next week we can start shipping then.
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Got move that up the "do" list! Been trying to get my knee back and hunting! Also just really darned lazy! And sort of smashed a finger, nothing serious (lol) :fp!
Hawkdancer
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Mine's packed and ready to ship.
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I think I'm almost done w a gift I feel good about sending....what a relief. Not sure I will make the agreed upon ship date but I will be close. Want to make sure what I've got is really gonna work (99% sure it will) and then add some random extras. I tried creeping on my recipient and really couldn't find many clues...hopefully you will have use for this.
Thanks all, glad I can participate with you.
Paul
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Was getting close to finishing but been sick for the last week so got behind. Hope to be caught up in time...
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Paul get yourself feeling better if you're late people will understand
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My package went out today. Expected delivery date 12/02. Trying to beat the rush. :OK
...and I let my recipient know what day to expect his package.
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My package went out today. Expected delivery date 12/02. Trying to beat the rush. :OK
...and I let my recipient know what day to expect his package.
We know who is sending to us?
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:OK
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Tradcraftsman nobody knows who has who
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That's what I thought.
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I.ll have mine mailed tomorrow.
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Mine has shipped )P(
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Par for my course, I am a little behind. Work is the only place I get to work on anything and my time there keeps disappearing. Most likely it will ship in two parts but we'll get'er done!
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Mine has shipped.
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My project is about 65% done, delayed because I decided to upgrade it with additions. However, all the tough work is done, and I anticipate meeting deadline.
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Shipped mine.
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Boxed up and will be sent today.
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Don W has out done himself w the generosity!!!! So as I get my pictures sized right I'll post them on the other thread.
My box yesterday included a knife made by Don, a hatchet restored by Don, 2 books on working metal, beech scales, inner tub clamp straps, and a hunting seat made by Don....might have something else in there that escapes my mind. A million thanks Don; you have set the bar high!
Pics to follow. Enjoy your holidays folks!
Paul
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The 2 scrapers! That is what I forgot! Pics added to pic thread.
Thanks so much Don.
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I'm Glad they made it ok.
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I shipped today! Had to do 2 bundles to get it packed properly, (lol)! ETA is Thursday, east of the Mississippi somewhere (lol).
Hawkdancer
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I was startled out of a sound sleep this morning at 6:15 a.m. by my dog losing her cool. It appears the postman starts early these days because there was a box on my front step!
Details to come, so stay tuned.
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Mine got shipped out today.
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Finally got mine in the mail. :D
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I'll let you know when it gets here. :OK
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Tradcraftsman nobody knows who has who
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Anyway, hope you like it!
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Like what? ??? ;)
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My project is about 65% done, delayed because I decided to upgrade it with additions. However, all the tough work is done, and I anticipate meeting deadline.
Well, that's out the window!
I got sidetracked on a few fires I had to stomp out and I got behind the 8 ball. Tomorrow the final coats of finish go on and then I need to let that cure out properly before I ship. Gonna be a little late, but I am already thinking of a few extras I can add to make up for it.
Sorry!
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I am working on mine still....will not make the deadline but I will ship before as soon as I can. Paul
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The anticipation is building! Sort of like waiting for a new puppy - only better! ::)!
Hawkdancer
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Hawkdancer yours will be coming he's running a little behind.
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The puppy? :fp >:D! I thought maybe life was getting in the way! No problem! I still haven't mailed any Chrirstmas cards - everybody may have to settle for an email!
Hawkdancer
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I shipped this morning, should arrive by middle of next week.
Thanks, Paul
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My sincerest apologies! This has been a different year for sure. I have not had as much time as I usually get and I am behind. It will go out! There will be a much later package as well. You did not get forgotten!
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I did get a box from one JW Halvorson!
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I did get a box from one JW Halvorson!
You did? Huh. Whadya know?
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Got mine today. Thanks to paulc. :OK
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Don't forget the pics. :OK
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Got a neat package from G-Monee(Warpath). A dozen matched spine old growth cedar arrows and 2 neck knives that will see use in the shop. Got pics, but have to figure out how to post again, old iPad is rebelling! Thought I sent this out yesterday! Hope to test fire the arrows today.
Hawkdancer
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Jerry, the shafts were made by M.L. McKinney. I found the label I took off the box. I hope you like them as much as I do. Originally acquired about 5,000 of those shafts. They are 5/16" at the point and taper to 9/32" at the nock end. I made a few dozen for myself and I'm very impressed with them. Message me with any questions you might have and I'll do my best to answer them. Enjoy!!! (SH) :-D :OK
G-Monee >:D
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Christmas has come and gone
New years is in the past
If only my sectet Santa
Would mail my gift at last
:'(
The mailman visits
My home every day
I wait in anticipation
For only bills to pay
:'(
My beard is in tangles
I've neglected my bow
I sit here and wonder
And watch my nails grow
:'(
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Will wonders never cease! My package(s) went in the mail today. Did not mean to keep every one in suspense so long. Says by the 18th of Jan for an ETA. I sure do miss my regular crafting time! Hopefully this contagion will run its course and we can move forward.
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I think somebody's getting excited ;D