16th Tennessee Classic

[Shaun]

This was my first time at the TN Classic and it was amazing! First special thanks to Pappy and crew at Twin Oaks for the outstanding work to set up and run this event. Gary Davis was all over the work place as usual helping so many to build their bows. Matt Wirwicki was right there too with a helping hand to many as they worked on bows. I got to meet a bunch of folks from the PA site, Pat B, JW, Calendar Girl, and some others from the site I'd met before. It was a great time in spite of intermittent rain. I did manage to hack out a bow and shoot a round but mostly it was just so good to visit with kindred spirits. Extra special good to see my friends Hawk and Joe from WY - ahoa brothers.

[blackhawk]

heres some pics I took n captions 

heres pappy scratching his head for some reason while giving pearl drums the bow he made for him for the bow trade 



pearlys big grin says it all 



pappy shooting codys seagrape with cody looking on 



I shot this bear while out shooting and drilled him in the ten ring and my arrow went right thru it and into the tree behind it burying the field point totally into the tree... love the accurate speed and power of my bbo 



parnell,pearl drums,and osage outlaw looking on while gun doc pulls up and parks his rig 



will,dave,and brian tearing up the geeters with Shannon busting some rock 



heres a mural we had made using abo natural materials and tools on the sprirt station walls...that's iowabow,bowtarist,and me in the pic 



the materials we made to make the red



jackcrafty grinding and refining down a couple colors 



the back of gun docs head while pappy is drawing an archer,and jackcrafty doing some handprints



oldhippy,will,and bowtarist must be looking at something...lol iowabow was saying something and them boys was listening intently 



iowabow doing some abo knapping on the silkiest smoothest piece of Burlington Ive ever seen...we all sat down and did some abo knapping after we finished the mural...cool shot of jon 





                          

[Danzn Bar]

Great pic's Chris,  Thanks for sharing, I forgot my camera won't next year.  Yea I remember that bear on the practice range     ..............

[Josh B]

Wow! What a great time!  I got too shake hands and howdy with a lot of folks I think highly of, but had never met face to face.  I finally got to meet Badly bent, Lesken2011, Parnell, Shaun, Hawkbow, Wolfwatcher, Hedgeapple, Pearly, cardboard Duck, JW and .... and .... and.... well, there's just not enough server space to name even the first time meetings.  I also got to hang out with a lot of other folks that I have met previously but only see once or twice a year.  As usual, the generosity was overwhelming to say the least!  You guys that hooked me up with staves, stone, stringwax, shaft and a whole plethora of other goody's are the bee's knees!  I ended up with an armguard and quiver from Sea Bass that is just awesome!  How many of you are so enamored with your new bowstaves that you sleep with em?   I don't mean under your bed, I mean actually on your bed while you sleep!  Alright, I admit it, I only put them there because I had no other place to put them,  but I didn't even cuss when I rolled over and cracked my nose on a sweet piece of Black Locust this morning.  That's gotta count for something.  It seemed like every time I went back to the Ken-a-bago to get a barley pop, there was something new leaning against it or on the seat!  I would have to pull a flat bed trailer of goods down there to repay the kindness shown me.  I am truly humbled by it all.
   And then there's Pappy, Miss Joanie and the entire twin oaks crew.  Man,  I just don't have the words to express my appreciation for what you all do.   I'm planning to come earlier next year and try to chip in where I can best be utilized.  You folks make me feel like family and it would be an honor to get put to work with such as you.
     I know there are so many more that deserve mention, but I would be typing all night to list you all.  Rest assured, I enjoyed every second of comradery while I was there.   Josh

[Badly Bent]

Man what a great time, beautiful setting and friendliest people anywhere. My wife Sharon and I enjoyed it so much that most of the way home, (10 hour drive), we talked about the experience, the nice people and how we have to come back next year. Pappy was a
very gracious host and introduced me to some of the guys. Met Will H.,osage outlaw, misslemaster, Danznbar, Matt Wiricki,  Pearl Drums, Buckeye Guy, Iowa Bow, Blackhawk, Old Hippy, Mississippi Dave, Pat B, Ryoon, J.W. and others. Got to spend some time getting to know Gun Doc. Shot some arrows and talked a little hunting with Hawk. Flung a few arrows with Dave (DVS) as well and
got to know him a little. Saw some of the fine bows that had been made by Will, Cody, Dave, Ryan, Pappy and others hanging from
the shop rafters.
 Went home with feathers, shafts and beautiful snake skin from DVS as well as a beautiful and sturdy possibles bag that was made
by J.W. that will accompany me on many future hunting excursions. A Will Harrison cd also went home with us to remind us of
the good life that exist at Twin Oaks.
Thanks Pappy, Joanie and the whole Twin Oaks Gang.

[Pappy]

Thanks guys,It was a great time for sure,I will have some pictures up soon,got to catch my breath and also catch up here at work  Got everything cleaned up yesterday and back close to normal. Thanks to all that pitched in and help around the site and bow shop,food ,we try but couldn't pull it off with out yall. :)Thanks for coming and hope it was fun for all.Only got one complant the whole weekend,1 of the porta jons was low on paper and almost full. now that what I call a good weeks event.
   Pappy

[JackCrafty]

 

[stringstretcher]

This was a special trip for me this year, and the rewards were well worth the trip.  I got to meet some of you I have talked to for so long and put a face to the name.  I enjoyed every minute of my trip and stay at twin oaks.  From Pappy and Miss Joanie, Matt and Heather, Dave and his wife, and every one else that I got to spend some time with either as new friends or old ones, I want to thank each and every one of you that gave me a memory to last my life.  You all are a very special group of people and each of you prove that each time we meet.  From the bottom of my heart, I thank each and every one that attended the Classic, the best of wishes and more chances to share and create memories for each other.  Thank you Twin Oaks and Primitive Archer

[PEARL DRUMS]

Im crying Charlie, that was perfect my friend.......

[osage outlaw]

Had a great time visiting with you Charlie.  We will do it again next year 

[Danzn Bar]

Badly Bent...........Enjoyed being neighbors at the Classic with you and your wife.  Your bows were a pleasure looking at and holding in person.  Beautiful finish work.  Next Classic we'll have to get there before Wednesday to get a spot down the hill where all the action is. 
Till next time,
DBar

[venisonburger]

We made it home with puppy in tow yesterday in the afternoon, we had a wonderful time as usual, my sincere thanks to Pappy and Jon, I never felt so secure as in the military Drash tent. To the people I saw from previous years, especially Jeff Utley and his son, Pat B, King Ron, Clint, Bear, Ronnie, Bob, and the rest of you wonderful people who make the classic just that.
I hope life is good to all of us and we can do this again soon.
I find myself rested and revitalized, ready to tackle life again, but my mind wanders back to last weeks fun and it makes me smile
VB

[osage outlaw]

It was nice seeing you again.  Thanks for the knife blade material.

[osagejack]

thanks to everyone who came by the booth,meet lots of new friends and many old ones,,sry I had to leave early fri eve. got sick and had to head home,,

[Buckeye Guy]

Badly Bent
Give Sharon a hug and tell her how special she is !
Any gal that can sit and act interested listening to a worthless old nut ramble on is special for sure  !
Hope to see ya again !