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Offline osage outlaw

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Entertaining tourists
« on: June 02, 2012, 08:15:27 am »
I was asked to set up and demonstrate bowmaking by our local toursim office.  The first friday of each month they have a small festival promoting tourism in the county.  They have a band, a small car show, and local artist/craftsman set up and show their work.  They had me set up inside the old building they use as their office.  It was a little strange working on bows next to a couch on a hardwood floor.  I took some finished bows as well as some in various stages.  I also brought some arrows and other bow building supplies to display.  My new bench worked great.  I had a lot of people stop and talk to me about bow making.  It seemed to really interest people.  I was by far the most popular display.  I hope I was able to spread the word a little and maybe get someone interested enough to give it a try.  They payed me $75 to set there and work on bows for 3 hours   :o  I guess I'm a professional now ;D 



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Offline cowboy

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Re: Entertaining tourists
« Reply #1 on: June 02, 2012, 09:27:24 am »
You look like a professional to me sittin there :). As much wood as you've hacked down, split, hauled, cleaned and tillered. I'd say you've earned that title ;).
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2012, 09:36:19 am »
Lucky dog! At least they noticed your talent and called upon it. Good job pal!
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Offline Badger

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Re: Entertaining tourists
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2012, 10:44:42 am »
  Something about that picture just does not look right, not sure if it is the couch or the wall paper.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: Entertaining tourists
« Reply #4 on: June 02, 2012, 10:53:02 am »
Very cool, Clint. Passing it on and getting paid for it!  8)
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Offline Bevan R.

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Re: Entertaining tourists
« Reply #5 on: June 02, 2012, 11:07:43 am »
NICE!!! You should take a picture of all the staves you got from that one tree. Have it with you next time.
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Offline PEARL DRUMS

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Re: Entertaining tourists
« Reply #6 on: June 02, 2012, 02:15:39 pm »
Quote from: Badger on June 02, 2012, 10:44:42 am
  Something about that picture just does not look right, not sure if it is the couch or the wall paper.

Good eye Steve. I didnt think the couch and wallpaper matched either. They look funny together.
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Offline Adam

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Re: Entertaining tourists
« Reply #7 on: June 02, 2012, 04:02:40 pm »
Pretty cool! That bench is a great idea too.  I'm glad it's working out for you.
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Offline MWirwicki

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Re: Entertaining tourists
« Reply #8 on: June 02, 2012, 10:12:18 pm »
That's pretty cool, Clint.  Hey, I like your bench.  I see the hinges on it.  Does the seat open as a place to put your sheet music?   :laugh: ;D :D  It's a great idea, really.
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Re: Entertaining tourists
« Reply #9 on: June 02, 2012, 10:22:59 pm »
Looked like it went well for ya...cool stuff ;) 
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Offline osage outlaw

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Re: Entertaining tourists
« Reply #10 on: June 02, 2012, 11:11:54 pm »
I was bothered more with the 100+ year old wooden floor than the wallpaper or couch.  I cleaned up my mess when I was done.

Matt, no sheet music, just tools in there.
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Offline seabass

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Re: Entertaining tourists
« Reply #11 on: June 03, 2012, 02:42:06 pm »
finally,getting paid for doing what you love.good job Clint
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Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: Entertaining tourists
« Reply #12 on: June 03, 2012, 03:58:22 pm »
When I scrape bows at a Rendezvous I tend to gather a small crowd.  Something about this process of bow building that just gets folks curious. 

Clint, folks like you are a pretty good poster boy for the hobby.  Thanks for flying the flag for the rest of us!
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