Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Stringman on September 15, 2017, 11:37:55 am
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Back in June I had the pleasure of drivin up to Joe's place and spending some time with him and his wife Eloise. What a fantastic friend he has become. Not to mention an extremely capable artisan and craftsman. Dave and I drove out in a day and were fortunate to spend 3 days roaming the hills and eat some purty fine table fare laid out by our gracious hosts! Several times Joe leaned over and said, "I'm sure glad you guys came, she never feeds me this good unless there's company." I didn't believe him for a minute!
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Meals were better than we deserved and perfect opportunities to get to know these fine folks even better. Afterward we would sit around and listen to Joe tell stories about his life or hunting, completely at ease in the ambiance of his home. My eyes would drift from one museum quality piece to another while he would regale us with his limitless experience of elk hunts gone by.
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In the morning we would wake up and move to the porch where any number and variety of animals were constantly in view. Buffaloe, elk, wolf, coyote, deer, moose, bear and cats are all common in his yard and he had several pair of binos ready at hand for viewing.
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From the kitchen.
One morning after breakfast we packed up and headed for the hills. We drove the side by side to the end of the road and threw on packs and began to climb. It was a little out of the way spot he called the black hole. Not 15 mins into the walk and Davey (who didn't even know what an elk shed looked like) said, "hey what's this!"
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It was the only thing we found that day but oh what a souvenir!on the way up we had split up to take a different path and I stayed with Davey. The plan was to meet up st skyline and the. Come down a different route. Best laid plans and all... we eventually met back up at the side by side only a little late for supper. Joe looked at me and said, "if we're late you're gonna be in trouble and you don't want trouble from the boss!" So he threw me the keys and said careful on the curves. ;D
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View from the top
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On the way back down the mountain.
Incredible trip! Beautiful country! Amazing friendship!
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Amazing trip for sure, Scooter. I don't know Joe and Joe doesn't know me, but we did meet briefly at pappys several years ago and he seemed very kind and gentle to me. A good soul for certain.
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Beautiful land, and that drum!
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Now that's Gods' country there.Great pics.
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Aaron, that drum was one of a half dozen he had made up for the grandkids. He also had a floor model that was suspended on a wooden frame with rawhide. I felt like such a kid beating that drum and listening to the deep resonance of that primitive piece. I wish I'd taken pictures of everything in the house, but I didn't. Drums, knives, pipes, flint knapped pieces, flutes, tables, cabinet work, turned bowls and assorted furniture pieces - he is a master in wood, stone, or leather!
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Joe is a good man. I wish I could of had the time to get over the mountain to see him when I was in Idaho.
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...and I thought I lived in beautiful country. ::) That's one part of our beautiful country I have yet to visit but it is definitely on my bucket list.
(-S (R (W (S) :OK I've heard Joe talk about that view out of the kitchen window. I could deal with seeing that every day.
Thanks for inviting us in Joe and Eloise and thanks for taking us there, Scott.
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More drums
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When we got separated up at skyline, Dave and I were unsure what to do. Ultimately we decided to head back to the side by side, but befor we left I thought I'd heard a shot. As it turns out, Joe had walked all the way around the rim and was waving at us from the far face. This is big country so I guess I just wasn't looking close enough.
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Man that's beautiful (A)
Makes me want to move!
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Trip of a lifetime. Beautiful pictures Scott. Joe is a guy everybody should meet if given the opportunity.
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Thanks for sharing Scott, that is beautiful county for sure. Something a flatlander like me always gets a thrill out of seeing.
Never meet Joe but wow, beautiful stuff. Very talented and I'm sure a very nice person.
Bjrogg
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WOW what a view thanks Scott for sharing
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I would like to meet Joe! He is a master of the Old Ways! Beautiful work, and a marvelous view from his place!
Hawkdancer
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Great story and pictures. Joe sounds like a good guy. Thanks for sharing.
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Yep he is a great guy for sure, love to make it out there one day, and just might now that I am retiring. ;) :) :) Thanks for sharing with us Scott. :)
Pappy
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in my mind heaven was amazing half of that "On the way back down the mountain. " picture (A)
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I don't understand what you're saying Glis, but I'm pretty sure I agree.
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Joe is a great guy! I can and have listened to his stories for hours... Scott, I bet that trip was good for the soul 👍.... Brian