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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: blackhawk on November 04, 2013, 09:07:08 am
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Hi guys...need some help here...and this has been approved by the mods to raise some funds to get a make up bow shipped across the pond...paulsemp has a bow make up bow made and ready to ship...it costs 180$ to ship it and it wouldn't be fair for Paul to incur the whole cost for filling a deadbeats shoes...it won't take much if some of us chip in a little and we can wrap this thing up..
Here's how this is going to work..READ CAREFULLY...
If you want to help then say so,and how much...then send me a PM and I will send you Paul's PayPal account where you then can send him the money(much easier n faster this way IMO)...once I have seen we have the required goal amount of 180$,and its confirmed by Paul to me that he has received all the funds I will stop anyone else from wanting to donate..I will babysit this thread,and be available most the day today to keep track of things and send PM's back to those who want to contribute...got it? If confused ask and ill answer ;)
Thanks guys..and a big thanks to all those who help out in advance..I'm sure this won't take long,cus this is a good group of folks here ;)
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when do you need the money by? I would throw in a twenty spot.
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No deadline Jon...jus figured this shouldn't take long with this group of fine standup people...
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can we see a pic of what the lucky (hopefully) recipient is getting?
Also, what led to this sort of situation?
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We'll keep that a secret so the recipient can be "surprised" ....and what brought this on was "someone" who received a bow(n a great one at that) didn't fullfill his vow of finishing and sending a bow,and was supposed to forward the bow he received...but he didn't do that either and went mia ever since...don't be scared or let this dis sway you from entering the bow trade tho...because if you make and send a bow we will guarantee that you will receive one in return...
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Put me down for $20.00
-Dan
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thanks a lot guys for all your help with this. the quote pearly boy got was around 190 . I will cover whatever change is needed to ship the bow. if for some reason the quote is high I will find a way to reimburse guys money sent.once again thank you guys and it's quite an honor to send one of my bows to the other side of the world
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I will donate for sure. 20 is generous, but all you need is 19 people donating 10 bucks, that should be easy. Count me in for 10. I have to take my wife to the md right now, but will take care of the formalities later today Chris.
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K Bob...I'll be a looking for a pm from ya later then
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I'm at 80$ unofficially..100 more to go...this is just an unofficially tally tho...only those who have sent will be counted officially...but once I get the unofficial total I'll halt anyone from sending until its either officially all confirmed by Paul to me...if one or two doesn't send I'll let ya all know if I still need more help or not...thanks a bunch guys... :D
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Unofficial tally of 100$...80 more to go...you guys are awesome..thanks :)
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This is an awesome gesture. I am plum broke or I'd throw some in. Awful nice of Paul to fill in for the trade. Does he get a bow back?
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Paul doesn't deserve a bow back....ever met him?
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Lol nope. Ill take your word for it pearlie
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He will get a bow soon enough, but it will have my initials on it......poor guy!
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Hey Chris, I just started your bow too. My Christmas tree is finally seasoned and ready to be on your bow rack.
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Seasoned or just dried?
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:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Hey Sir,
PM sent.
-gus
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60$ left to raise folks....
Did I forget to mention there might be a drawing of all the names that donated and a prize for the winner ::) ??? 8)
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Did I forget to mention there might be a drawing of all the names that donated and a prize for the winner ::) ??? 8)
What the?!?!?!?!? A prize?!?!?!?!
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We have someone who wants to help but doesn't have the money and wants to donate something of his,and the winner will have to pay for the shipping of the item if he wants it...
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i love this community, i'm amazed by the generosity of the people on here.
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Something tells me that $15 USPS bill will be WELL worth it.
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Something tells me that $15 USPS bill will be WELL worth it.
Yes 8)
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I'd like to donate 20. Sending PM now.
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i'm in for 10.
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i love this community, i'm amazed by the generosity of the people on here.
You know it buddy. Now you know where some of our reactions come from when somebody gets screwed around here. That aint cool seeing "one of your own" get trampled.
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30 more unofficially..and not counting gophers 10 cus he hasn't sent me a pm yet asking for Paul's acct??????
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i sent it, must be stuck in cyberspace
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Just got it gopher ;) .....that makes only 20$ left and I'll be cutting this off until Paul tells me who all actually sent ;)
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You guys are gonna make me cry...............
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Shoot I got 20 bucks, ill send you a PM
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Just saw this thread. Let me know if you end up short on official tally. I have $10-$20 if needed.
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HOLY SMOKES!!!!! I know this site is full of good folks,but dang...that went like red bloody steaks thrown to a pack of starving piranhas .....YOU GUYS ROCK....thanks so much....I gotta cut it off for now as we have met our goal....if someone can't get it sent for some reason I'll let ya all know if we need a little more asssistanxe......thanks again to all who contributed...you know who you are and the good lord will throw some good medicine in the future to y'all I'm sure of it ;)
K Cherokee ;)
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Wow! Just found this and its already done! Good folks here...
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wow you guys here are generous :laugh: :laugh:
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This site is full of studs..........
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well i have been watching this thread as the bow is coming over to me. and i just want to say a massive thankyou to everyone who helped out. :)and an even bigger thanks to paulsemp for making a bow for me when someone else failed to step up. your a star. i really cant wait to see this bow as i have seen the stuff you post and it looks great. this really is a brill forum. thanks everyone danny. ;D
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Thanks for sticking to it and finishing your bow Danny, what goes around comes around.
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Seasoned or just dried?
:) :) :) :)
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Glad you caught that Mike!
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Way to go guys! Pearly and Blackhawk dropped some hints about a surprise for the guys that donated money. I wasn't able to help out financially but still wanted to do something. So what I thought I could do was to donate an osage stave from my stash to one of the guys that pitched in money. I'll have Blackhawk draw a name from the list. The winner will get an osage stave from the monster tree I cut in 2011 as long as they can cover the cost of shipping.
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Way to go guys! Pearly and Blackhawk dropped some hints about a surprise for the guys that donated money. I wasn't able to help out financially but still wanted to do something. So what I thought I could do was to donate an osage stave from my stash to one of the guys that pitched in money. I'll have Blackhawk draw a name from the list. The winner will get an osage stave from the monster tree I cut in 2011 as long as they can cover the cost of shipping.
You sir, are an upstanding gentleman of the highest order.
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good on ya Clint
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Once the official amount is all tallied up I'll put names in a bucket n have one of my kids draw a name,and then a runner up name if the first person declines clints gracious gift..and then the winner can contact Clint and take it from there ;)
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Wife told me 1 hour ago we have 140 of the 180 in our PayPal. If for any reason there is xtra money (the quote was high) I'll send it to Clint to pay for the stave shipping. If you guys are cool with that.
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Hey can we enter more than once to Win?
heHe...
:)
-gus
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pm me an addy and i will send $10
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Once the official amount is all tallied up I'll put names in a bucket n have one of my kids draw a name,and then a runner up name if the first person declines clints gracious gift..and then the winner can contact Clint and take it from there ;)
Ill send Clint the shipping money for the stave, anywhere in the Cont. US.
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I need a --------------------
A five gallon bucket full of five dollar bills should take care of it !!
can you folks help out ? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Gota love all the good folks on here !!!
Good on all of you !
I don't have paypall or what ever them things are , in times like this kinda wish I did so I could help !
Guy
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pm me an addy and i will send $10
Cipriano I have enough unofficially right now..if for some reason someone can't/doesn't send I'll let ya know,and keep you down for an alternate ..thanks for wanting to help senior ;)
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Just saw this now. This truly is a great community to be a part of!
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I may be late but if you need it I'll kick in 20.00. Don't have a pay pal account but I could pay our pal Paul in person as soon as he finishes getting his bow shop remodel project done and has me over for some bow building. I'll even bring along some cold beer, snacks and broken bows to burn in the wood stove Paul.
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What a great bunch of people. I only wish I had been online earlier today to throw something in the kitty!
Blackhawk, Pearls, Double-O, Paul...you guys are the best!
For those of you that chipped in, I am offering a wool lined canvas bow sock to be drawn for. Blackhawk, PM me the winner's name and address, I will send the bow sock.
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I am lucky enough to have plenty of osage , and would rather see the stave go to someone who really needs it, so you can take my name off the list Chris.
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Sound good Chris. You bet amigo ;) Too bad there are always bad seeds in a barrel, but great apples to make up for it.
Cipriano
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Lotsa good apples around this tree, Cip. And some pretty nice nuts.
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as of right now I have a hundred sixty of the hundred eighty in my PayPal account. I am writing his name on it and putting a finish over it as I speak. thank you everyone for your help and I hope this bow is worthy of all your money. I should have it mailed out within the next few days if not definitely Saturday morning when I'm off work. if any of you contributors want a tracking number I'll be more than glad to PM it to you.
by the way Greg my bow shop is done and I'm next to my wood burning stove right now. so bring those broken bows over and will give them a Viking funeral.
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This is pure Primitive Archer Website!!! You won't find a more generous bunch of folks anywhere. Congratulations to all!!!
Danny F , thanks for hanging in there and having faith in our family. We do take care of our own. ;)
Chris and Pearlie, thanks for stepping up when the going got rough.
Paul, thanks for stepping up with a bow.
Clint, thanks for the stave offering. I can say as fact that a stave from "The Monster Tree" is something special. 8)
And most of all I want to thank all the participants in the PA Bow Trade, even the few duffers. You deadbeats bring out the best of the rest of us. 8) ...but the regulars are what makes it all work.
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So you got the shop up and running and the wood stove working, cool! I'm looking forward to getting over to see it, might have to happen after the whitetail rut though.
Good man for coming through with another trade bow Paul, you've been busy.
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Hey Blackhawk, if you still need it I'm good for $20. Sending you a pm.
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Geez - that was fast. My hat is off to all involved ! This just proves that Primitive Archers are the best People. Good Karma to You all. Bob
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wish I would of seen this earlier.
I will throw in one of my tomahawks for a door prize.
pm me when the names are drawn and ill get it sent right out
Kevin
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@ Bob...OK..I'll take your name out...but it sounds like a tomahawk n bow sock will be up for grabs as well...still want your name out?
@Jdub....will do...thanks for the contribution ;)
@Kevin...will do as well...and also thanks for your contribution as well ;)
Sounds like were gonna have some happy campers here soon...I haven't talked with Paul yet to see if he's got that last 20....I have 4 alternates ready to send...so we should be good,and no one else needs to pm me asking to help...thanks guys...hopefully the money will all be there today and I'll draw names as soon as it is and post the winners name...I'll do it in order of who contributed first second n third...so clints stave,then for jdubs bow sock,and then Kevin's tomahawk ;)
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Well holy smokes...I did'nt get on here quick enough I guess.I'll PM BH once.
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That was quick.What a site.Youzaa.Paulsemp......let me know your address OK?
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I work nights and this all happened before I got home from work. This is an awesome bunch of people here. You guys pat yourself on the back. You deserve it!!
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stayed up late last night got a coat a tru oil over the signature. while I was waiting around made a new fast flight string with beaver silencers ( thanks badly bent for the beaver). all you guys throwing in door prizes is a real special addition. my wife is keeping track of the money in PayPal and she cannot believe how
A group of people are so willing to give money to someone they've never met. with all the fake forums and fake people online PA really sets the bar high
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thanks badly bent for the beaver.
:o
-Dan
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thanks badly bent for the beaver.
:o
-Dan
You hung around them both Dan-O, you really that surprised man?
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Right...we are all well aware of that bromance :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Cannot help but to be proud of a group of guys like this. Most impressive!
OneBow
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I think all is great here. The prizes are good, but the people are great. Great Camaraderie and great people.
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Chris
Pm me a list of those involved so I can make sure they are all on my list !
My list is kinda the opposite of Eddy's list !
Oh I understand his list but mine is for a very different purpose all together !!!!!!
Guy
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Right...we are all well aware of that bromance :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Don't worry, our bromance is first and foremost.
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Alright folks....all the money that needed raised is now confirmed...I'll put the names in a bucket tonight n have my kids help me draw names for the prizes ;D
Do you guys want me to start a new thread for the winners of the drawing? Or just keep it in this thread?
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i think this thread is fine
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Keep it here. So ppl can read how the whole thing played out. Really upstanding people here. Wish I could of helped. Better post the bow once received. I wanna see!
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That's awesome. Sorry I missed it.
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I agree as well. same thread, kind of like a hunting story.
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You all are some upstanding folks to say the least, and I haven't met any of you in person yet. I am not near the skill level of many of you guys but I really would like to be in the next exchange. I keep reading about it and seeing the bows but I can't seem to figure out how and when to sign up for it. It is probably right in front of my face but any help would be appreciated.
And again, cool deeds on here 8) ;D
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This is handsdown the best forum i ever been on.
Everybody is ready to help out where and when needed and the collective knowledge is awesome aswell!
I just wish i could meet some of you guys irl and talk bows and stuff over a cold beer sometime.
It will probably not happen for the same reason i cant be a part of the trades...i live too far away :(
but perhaps someday ill pop up at mojam or some other gathering of likeminded ppl.
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Keep it here. So ppl can read how the whole thing played out. Really upstanding people here. Wish I could of helped. Better post the bow once received. I wanna see!
[/quote. dont worry blaflair2 i will post the bow when it arrives. it the least i could do for you all. cheers danny
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Oh, I missed the other 2 items, that would be cool. I don't want to sound ungrateful for the osage, just would rather see it go to the needy. Good gesture by osage outlaw for sure.
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You all are some upstanding folks to say the least, and I haven't met any of you in person yet. I am not near the skill level of many of you guys but I really would like to be in the next exchange. I keep reading about it and seeing the bows but I can't seem to figure out how and when to sign up for it. It is probably right in front of my face but any help would be appreciated.
And again, cool deeds on here 8) ;D
im hoping to get into the next trade too. there will probably be a sign up sheet some time in the new year. ;D
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you are a great group of guys.i wish that I would have seen this sooner.a big thanks to all involved.
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Damn... how did I miss this. Sorry guys.
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Drum roll please!!!!!
I had three lovely assistants help me.....
First up for grabs is a monster tree osage stave from osage outlaw...my soon to be two year old (this thur)daughter Laurel Sage picked DGF....congrats Dan!!!! :D
Next up is the bow sock from Jdub...my buddy boy Blake drew Onebowonder!!!! Congrats Eric!!! :D
And last but not least a kick@$$ tomahawk by khalverson...my oldest daughter Ralin drew Gopher!!! Congrats Dan!!!! :D
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WoooHooo !
Good job kids !
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congrats guys. This was a great surprise for the guys just trying to help.
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Lot of winners here, pretty cool. Look forward to seeing the bow Paul made posted up and all the other nice bows that will be exchanged in next years bow trade as well. Great group of people on here.
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This is one of the best threads Ive seen on here since Ive signed up...
Good drawing those names you little turds! I think DGF paid Laurel bean off at Elm Hall.....I dont trust that guy...
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Aw man! I rubbed my two year olds head for good luck and I still didnt win! :laugh: :D :D
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What a great suprise! I guess that is what's meant by " pay it forward". I was glad i could help with the shipping and this is just icing on the cake!
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Wow! Miss a day or two and all kinds of good stuff happens. Kudos to all of you involved ! Josh
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Can we see pix of the prizes? I wanna see the khawk. Joke from another thread. But seriously can I see you khawk?
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Whoohoo! I'm a winner! I'm glad I could help and gladly accept the stave from Osage Outlaw. Very cool gesture and I only hope I can do it justice when I get to making shavings with it. Thanks much!
PD- Don't be mad you didn't think of it first.
-Dan
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Congrats guys you all deserve it ;D
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congrats to all the winners. and thanks again everyone who helped out in any way. and i will get some pics on as soon as the bow arrives :)
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I cleaned the stave up yesterday. Got it down to one ring on the back. I'll put the second coat of poly on it today. I'll try to post a picture of it. DGF, please PM me with your info. Mr. Pearl Drums has volunteered to cover the shipping.
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I would've let Dan chase the ring....he's a big boy :P ;D
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Last coat went on it last night. Tonight I'll wax it and package it up. I hope to ship it out tomorrow, maybe my wife will take it in for me while I'm at work. >:D I threw it out there before but if the quote was high and there is money left over I can send it to the door prize senders towards shipping or credit guys PayPal account based on %. What do all the contributors want to do?
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Keep it for gas money to the PO and back.
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Is there anyway we could set up a little account for just such situations? If so, we could put any remaining money into it, and open it up for donations if there is a need. hopefully this is just a rare occasion and there wouldnt be much need to do it.
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All I can say is WOW! Y'all ROCK!
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Having shipped my Red Oak Trade bow as late as I did, I was proud to help get a make-up bow shipped for somebody else. I kinda figured it was a Karmic opportunity to set accounts back toward ballance, ...and then I got drawn for a JWH bow sock! Karma ROCKS!
OneBow
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Pretty cool how that panned out eh' onebow!
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Keep the extra for a Beer Run at the Classic?
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Excellent to see it all worked out.
-gus
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keep it Paul
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keep it Paul
absolutely not. I will not profit one dime from this. I guess this is a non topic until I go and ship it and get the actual cost. if push comes to shove I will start shipping staves until i run out of money.
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Blah, blah, blah is all I hear coming from Che-cago.........
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Can we see pix of the prizes? I wanna see the khawk. Joke from another thread. But seriously can I see you khawk?
here are some pics of the hawk that will be headed to the gopher as soon as I round up a box to fit it.
Kevin
(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/oxbowsteelheader/007_zpsa33fcf90.jpg) (http://s258.photobucket.com/user/oxbowsteelheader/media/007_zpsa33fcf90.jpg.html)
(http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh264/oxbowsteelheader/006_zps34cf63d1.jpg) (http://s258.photobucket.com/user/oxbowsteelheader/media/006_zps34cf63d1.jpg.html)
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Excellent work as usual Kevin!
-Dan
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nice!
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You guys are all awesome and winners in my book! Sorry i couldn't pitch in.... Little short on cash these days. Glad there is a community out there that is filled with genuinely GOOD people. Very cool!
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That hawk is sweet! let me know i you ever want to get rid of amother one! :laugh:
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One of these days I'm going to have to trade you out of one of those awesome hawks Khalverson.
Here is the stave I'll be sending to DGF with Pearly's help.
(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/Hunting%20Indiana%20Buildalong/SDC15959.jpg)
(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r55/clintanders/Hunting%20Indiana%20Buildalong/SDC15960.jpg)
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he's a lucky guy Clint, bub
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I'll send u gofers address >:D ::) >:D
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Oh boy am i excited! Third is just awesome.
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Looks awesome Clint. Can't wait to start on her.
Thanks again to you for the stave and PD for covering shipping.
-Dan
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Just mailed it out. Be there next Thursday. $170.22 total cost. I got 10 left over. what do you guys want me to do with it?
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$10 bucks ain't worth messing with is it Paul, that will maybe cover your gas, that's what I gave you for shipping, keep it for expenses
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Keep it for gas n shipping container expenses ;)
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I say keep it for Shipping and Handling.
I'm not looking for anything back.
:)
-gus
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Just checked tracking, looks like it's on a plane flying across the Atlantic. Still should be there Thursday :)
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Im excited for Danny. He had a tough swap this year, but it all worked out.
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il be making sure the missus is home on thursday i dont wana miss this being delivered. im excited to, i cant wait to get shooting it. thanks alot everyone.
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Tracking says it made it though customs. It is in castle donington in route to Danny house. :)
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just checked where castle donington is and its about 2.5 -3 hour drive to mine. with abit of luck it may get here tomorrow. :)
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this is almost like the count down to Christmas, I think lots of guys are excited that Danny is about to get his bow, I know I am, bub
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yep i think im more excited about this than the kids are about christmas. ;D. i will let everyone know when it arrives.
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Tic toc, tic toc. I bet it takes forever for Thursday to get here. >:D
I'm looking forward to seeing pics of you and your new bow :)
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watching !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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The best part Danny? Ive seen it..................full drawn even! She's a stunner. Big Ben might even skip a tick when you unwrap her!
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today should be the day, I want to see this one
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Bow sock shipped to Onebowonder, but somehow I think the excitement generated for that will be slightly less than for the bow.
We are all on tenterhooks, Danny, would you post pics of you with the bow already?!?!?
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Lol I wanna see it too!!
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the bow didnt arrive yesterday :( so hopefully today will be the day, pauls checked the tracking and it says forward to destination city. dont worry everyone pics will be on as soon as its here :)
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Just checked and it said "out for delivery" :)
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Drum roll please . . . .
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I can do that Greg, but only til New Years, then Im retiring from the music industry!
Your killin' me over here Danny boy!
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I can do that Greg, but only til New Years, then Im retiring from the music industry!
Your killin' me over here Danny boy!
Ha! Guess you would be the man for the job Pearlie. :)
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<snip>...Im retiring from the music industry!
You are one of VERY PRECIOUS FEW that manage to do that if you do! So many spend forever making nearly nothing and going into the hole for gear, studio time, and have to work day jobs to make money to support their music habit.
...kinda like professional bowyers!
OneBow
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Got a package yesterday! sorry for the bad pic but i wanted to show some evidence. This is such a cool piece. I'll try to get better pics for it. I've got some moose leather from a trade that will make a great sheath for it. Thanks again KH
(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b194/MN_Littles/IMG_20131114_230953_131_zps3ec1aa4e.jpg) (http://s19.photobucket.com/user/MN_Littles/media/IMG_20131114_230953_131_zps3ec1aa4e.jpg.html)
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Gopher you my friend are lucky. That steel is premium and Kevin's work is premium. Its a life long tool man.
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<snip>...Im retiring from the music industry!
You are one of VERY PRECIOUS FEW that manage to do that if you do! So many spend forever making nearly nothing and going into the hole for gear, studio time, and have to work day jobs to make money to support their music habit.
...kinda like professional bowyers!
OneBow
I started making money about 3 years ago. Until then I was still paying for gear. I figure I've made about 15-18 grand over the years playing and spent about 10-12 grand. After I sell my PA system Ill recoup about 3-4 more grand, nothing near what I invested in it while building it. But still, its cash in the pocket.
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Hunt that delivery man down!!
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just checked and UPS says "delivered". I just hope its the right house. I also hope that it doesn't blow up the first time he pulls it back >:D
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well its finally landed woo hoo, its an absolute beauty, a massive thanks to paul and anyone else who was involved, i just managed a few pics before it got to dark, (no full draw yet though)i will start a thread as soon as i get a chance to get on the computer later. cheers danny. :D
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And we all breathe a collective sigh of relief! Enjoy, Danny, we give you the joy of your new bow!
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I received my stave from the monster tree from Clint the other day and can't wait to start making shavings. She's got some nice looking rings, and there's plenty of wood there to work with. Thanks again!
-Dan