18th Annual Tennessee Classic 2015

[osage outlaw]

Seabass checking the tiller on his fishing pole.  The bottom limb looks a little stiff




Cody and Jon heat treating a bow




Deer cooked over a friction fire at the spirit station




Carson and myself had a good trade




PatB doing some leather work




Officer Seabass keeping the peace




Our camp set up.




The bow shop late in the evening.  Starting Wednesday afternoon every vise was being used during the day.




Breakfast every morning.  Scott and Dave can cook a mean meal.




Dave (Hedgeapple) working on a HHB bow




Derik (Bowtarist) holding up a knife blade that Scott made for me.




Derik hitching a ride down the hill




Me testing out my new bow




Tower and Scott (Stringman) doing some knapping




The bow shop during the day




This was the best 3D course I have ever seen.  The extra targets setting the scene was very cool. 








Scott (Stringman) made a good trade for a huge elk rack. 

[osage outlaw]

The crowd gathering for the raffle





The winner of Gun Docs feather backed bow.  He remembered meeting Josh last year so he was very excited to win a bow made by him




Blackhawk with a lethal turkey shot




Blackhawk and myself went on a dusk target round.  Seemed the darker it got the better we shot.  This sapling snagged my arrow




PatB with his new hat




I went on a fun Sunday morning shoot with Matt, Davey, Cody, and Mike.  Wizard Goat and his wife joined up with us halfway through.  They were using a yew and ocean spray bow. 










Wizard Goat found a magazine with one of his BOM in it.  I'm glad they made it to the shoot.  They are super nice people and fun to hang out with.




The map

[Pat B]

I got home about 7:30 last evening after a hectic trip home. Lots of traffic and a few road repair hold-ups but it sure did not overshadow the best ever Tennessee Classic; perfect weather, great people(as always), lots of great food(as always), just a great time. I had fun with Greg and Matt and everyone else in the kitchen on Thursday afternoon prepping for the Thursday evening boil. It's still hard to believe how much we chopped and cooked.  The Saturday night potluck was amazing as always.
  I'm not sure exactly how many participated in the Selfbow Challenge but I think it was a new record for the Tennessee Classic with at least 90 participants. WOW!    I'll get my pics downloaded and posted soon.
  Thanks again to Twin Oaks for hosting such a great shoot. Now we have to wait another year but it will be worth the wait.

[Sidewinder]

Greg Is it just me or is that bow atrung backwards?
I had a blast as well. Took many pics that I will post sometime this week. Shout out to everyone I met. You know who you are.  Danny

[Knapper]

Here are some pics I took from my first ever Classic. Let me tell you it was a blast. When I arrived Thursday the bow shop was already hopping.

[Knapper]

But it didn't take me long to find a spot in the knapping pit

[Knapper]

With the help of some of the best knappers around a guy cant help but learn something.

[Knapper]

A big Thanks to Pappy and the TBC for putting on such a great event. It was a pleasure to meet everyone. Cant wait till next year.

[osage outlaw]

Greg Is it just me or is that bow atrung backwards?

No.  The curves are just really working on that one 

[Gsulfridge]

^^^ ^^^

[Mad Max]

I got the blade last year, put Buckeye burl scales on it and brought it back this year and Pat b cut me out a sheath and I stitched it when I got home.  THANKS PAT
The arrow head is a nickel the blacksmith hammered out for me.

I had a great time, thanks to every one that helped me.

Awesome time 

[bowtarist]

sweet ! i was definitely a GOODER!!!!!  dp

[JackCrafty]

Got back home a few hours ago.   What a great Classic this year!  It was fantastic all around.   

[Pat B]

Looks great Mad Max. Glad to do it for you.
Patrick, it was great to see you again and to meet your wife.
...and Derik, you're definitely a GOODER!. 

[lebhuntfish]

Well Neil (Patches) and I got home last night around 6pm. Unloaded Neil's stuff so he could get on the road for another 2 hours.

Wen we rolled in Thursday evening, we were immediately met by old friends and hospitality. It was like we have come home to visit. Got to share a camp fire with Dave (dvshunter), Mike (Knoll),  and Chris. Thanks guy's for everything! We didn't know what to expect Friday morning when we went down the hill for our first Classic. The sight was something to see that's for sure! I never expected to see so many people that loved archery all in one place. I was not feeling well the whole weekend but decided to make the best of it. So I sucked it up and had as much fun as I could. I met so many of you guys from the forum there that it was almost overwhelming. I was really glad to finally put some faces to the names.

The coolest thing I did while I was there was Saturday night after supper. I decided to get out my first bow and show it to all of my new friends from PA. I'm proud of my bow but I was pretty overwhelmed by all of the compliments I received from all of you experienced guys. Even PatB!    You guy's are all top notch fellas in my book. Can't wait to roll back in there next year! Patrick