Classic Donations:

[Wolf Watcher]

Last year several of the PA gang donated bows, arrows, turkey beards, neck knifes, etc. to make up a plains quiver.  Well I have some elephant hide that I would be willing to make another bow/arrow quiver for the Raffle.  I have several bows, but nothing I would feel good about donating due to my substandard bow making skills.  I have made a quiver for my James Parker bow and it came out OK!  If you might be interested in helping me put together one of these donations, I would really appreciate the help.  My thinking would be something mostly for display!  The problem is that its tough to make a generic quiver that will really fit the bow which means I would need the bow here at home to make a proper fit and design!  I would pay any shipping costs if you have a bow you would be willing to give up!  Winter is setting in here and the elk season is about over so I am already working on some things for the Classic.  I have made a promise or two to ELD and others so hope you can help out.  My Dad used to tell me I had "an alligator mouth and a grasshopper rearend" to back it up with!  Well I hope this request is not one of those times!  A/Ho Pokie

[cracker]

Careful there Joe you might wind up with more generosity than you can handle. Ron

[El Destructo]

Joe...you just give Us an Idea what you will need.:.and I would be glad to Contribute....

[Pat B]

Just let us know!   

[JW_Halverson]

And where does all this donated gear end up?  A raffle or auction to raise money for a cause or charity? 

[Wolf Watcher]

JW:  The money from the raffles is used by the Twin Oaks Bowhunters to help with the costs of the Tennessee Classic they hold each spring.  If you have not been there you should try to attend as, they not only put on a great archery shoot, but some extremely talented bowyers, knappers, and primitave hunters from all over the country attend.  If you go to Pappy's posts each Monday you will get an idea of the setting for the Classic.  Meeting the people there is worth me making a 4 day round trip and the things people donate are our attempts to show our gratitude for the effort the Twin Oaks club puts out each year.  I have made a couple of bows in classes I have taken there and have met some talented people there.  I hope you don't think I am trying some scam or asking for you to donate anything.  The people who attend know why we do this.  Nothing better for me than to give something I made to Twin Oaks. 
A/HO Pokie

[sailordad]

jw no worries its for a great cause
i havent been to the classic yet,going next spring 
but i have met Pappy and a few others at the cabin,all great folks
i already know im gonna have a great time come spring

if i can help in any way let me know

[cracker]

I'd give Joe something in a second if I could turn out something presentable. That was a mighty fine outfit that was given last year.Ron

[aero86]

i donated a couple shootable arrows last year.  hopefully the person that got them were able to use them!  id be willing to donate again!

[mullet]

 I bring food

[HoBow]

Eddie-I missed all your food last year! Then had to listen to people rave about it ...

[cracker]

Yep that low country boil was right tasty.Ron

[BearG]

I'm planning on donating a hip quiver, but I'm new to leather work so hope its up too par with everyone else's raffle donations.  Or at least will make Twin Oaks some Money,  I know it takes alot to put on such a world class event.

[HoBow]

Just curious how you came up on an elephant hide. What's the leather like?

[El Destructo]

Yep that low country boil was right tasty.Ron

wouldnt know....I got there late...and it was all gone.....