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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: JW_Halverson on October 31, 2011, 07:47:07 pm

Title: A tradition of giving... or non-subscribers, you gotta read this!!!
Post by: JW_Halverson on October 31, 2011, 07:47:07 pm: This forum has a great tradition of giving. Sharing is the norm, and people are wonderfully generous. I've been the recipient of some of that generosity and I've passed some along.

On another forum where I have been known to lurk there is a tradition similar to what the natives of the Northwest do....they do a give-away when someone reaches a milestone. On that forum, when someone reaches a milestone in regards to posting they announce that they are offering item to give away and they find someone to give it to. Well, I'm hoping to start that tradition here to celebrate passing my 2,000th post.

But my give-away is in the form of a contest. I have talked this over with some moderators and Admins as well as staff at Primitive Archer Magazine, they agreed as long as I make it known I'm doing this and not the magazine or the admins/moderators. I am going to pay for a year's subscription to PA for someone that starts a new subscription. It's strange to me, but some people in here don't have subscriptions!!! Well here's your chance to double your 'scrip! The rules are as follows:

1) New subscriptions only
2) Send me a PM with your subscription number (gotta have some kind of proof)
3) Ya got 14 days to get it done, starting now! Monday, November 15th, noon cutoff!

Trust me, you will be a winner even if I don't draw your name. Primitive Archer Magazine is well worth it
Title: Re: A tradition of giving
Post by: bubby on October 31, 2011, 08:56:35 pm: 8)
Title: Re: A tradition of giving
Post by: cracker on October 31, 2011, 09:01:30 pm: JW that's just about the coolest thing I've ever seen you rock my friend. Ronnie
Title: Re: A tradition of giving
Post by: JW_Halverson on October 31, 2011, 09:58:20 pm: I have never made so little money as I have in the last two years but I can't tell you how wonderfully blessed I have been.

A large part of that is due to the many friends I have made in this forum. I wanted to give a little something back and show the people at Primitive Archer Magazine a little love, too.

Come on, let's see some people pony up a subscription!
Title: Re: A tradition of giving
Post by: Justin Snyder on October 31, 2011, 10:42:48 pm: I love this idea. I would like to see this become a tradition that builds an even better community by everyone participating, voluntarily of course. I passed 2000 a long time ago, so I am putting up another subscription. I talked to JW and he is going to build a list and pick the name of his lucky recipient, then he is going to pick another lucky person and I will do the same. That means that two lucky people are going to get their subscription doubled. Just send the information that was requested to JW and he will add you to the list.
Title: Re: A tradition of giving
Post by: JW_Halverson on October 31, 2011, 10:47:37 pm: Justin again proves the quality of the people that post on this Forum.

All we need now are for some people to step up to claim the prize!
Title: Re: A tradition of giving
Post by: mullet on October 31, 2011, 10:52:10 pm: Well, I talked omeone into buying two new ones this year for an Osage bow I'm working on for a Childrens Hospital Auction in the Spring. Like Justin I'm well past 2000, but, I'll play, too.
Title: Re: A tradition of giving
Post by: JW_Halverson on October 31, 2011, 11:00:02 pm: All right, that's three people that can get their subscriptions DOUBLED.

At this time the score stands:
3 offers
0 takers

If you ever thought you should get a subscription now is definitely your best deal ever!
Title: Re: A tradition of giving
Post by: stikchik on November 01, 2011, 01:06:38 am: :) This is such a great thing your doing! I do hope it catches on and becomes a good tradition as well. I put a link on Facebook to get the word out! I am glad Justin brought this to my attention. Such a great thing!!!
Title: Re: A tradition of giving
Post by: fishfinder401 on November 01, 2011, 01:13:32 am: so i buy a subscription first, either way im getting a subscription ;D
noel
Title: Re: A tradition of giving
Post by: JW_Halverson on November 01, 2011, 01:19:26 am: That's about it!
Title: Re: A tradition of giving
Post by: johnston on November 01, 2011, 02:57:07 am: You are one cool dude Halverson.
And Justin.
And Eddie.
Pleasure to be a part of a site like this.

Lane
Title: Re: A tradition of giving
Post by: NTD on November 01, 2011, 02:09:37 pm: Some great people on this forum. You guys are awesome!
Title: Re: A tradition of giving
Post by: criveraville on November 01, 2011, 07:32:31 pm: John,

Great idea bro. Yes sir. There is a great big spirit of giving on here. Great folks on this site.

Cipriano
Title: Re: A tradition of giving
Post by: gstoneberg on November 01, 2011, 07:39:45 pm: Nate and I are neck and neck for getting to 2K and giving out another subscription. 8)

George
Title: Re: A tradition of giving
Post by: JW_Halverson on November 02, 2011, 10:41:12 pm: I have yet to get a single entry! Does EVERYONE on here have a subscription already? I'm adding a blurb to the title of this thread to maybe draw some more interest. So far this ain't costing me a thing.

I kinda feel like the waiter that worked on the Titanic. He swims up to one of the passengers and asks, "Would you like more ice for your drink, sir?" :o
Title: Re: A tradition of giving... or non-subscribers, you gotta read this!!!
Post by: fishfinder401 on November 02, 2011, 10:47:34 pm: i will enter, i just haven't been able to subscribe yet, i hopefully will tonight
noel
Title: Re: A tradition of giving... or non-subscribers, you gotta read this!!!
Post by: mullet on November 02, 2011, 11:35:11 pm: John,
Since the response is kinda slow here's what I'm gonna do. I'm gonna buy a two year subscription for the Barber Shop I go to. I've been dropping off my old Primitive Archer magazines and everybody wants to know when I'll bring more. It's an old fashion Barber Shop that has only, Hot Rod, Car&Driver, American Rifleman, and hunting magazines along with Andy Of Mayberry on the TV.
Title: Re: A tradition of giving... or non-subscribers, you gotta read this!!!
Post by: JW_Halverson on November 02, 2011, 11:49:19 pm: My kinda place to go for a haircut. Yeah, I get haircuts, I don't get "styled". When I hire a publicist then I will start getting "styled".
Title: Re: A tradition of giving... or non-subscribers, you gotta read this!!!
Post by: bowtarist on November 03, 2011, 02:12:30 am: Ya'll need to post this on all the pages. Blows my mind no one has jumped on this. I've been subscribin' for about 4 years and get them on the 3 year plan. COME ON non-subscribers, this is a freakin' deal!!! There is one more post for me. ;D
Title: Re: A tradition of giving... or non-subscribers, you gotta read this!!!
Post by: JW_Halverson on November 03, 2011, 02:10:00 pm: We have our first contestant!!! At this time he's pretty much guaranteed to double his subscription unless we get a last minute flush of subscriptions.
Title: Re: A tradition of giving... or non-subscribers, you gotta read this!!!
Post by: Justin Snyder on November 03, 2011, 02:21:35 pm: Yes, and they better hurry. If not I will do like Eddie and give a subscription to my dentist. He shoots a longbow that I made for him a few years ago so I know he will appreciate it.
Title: Re: A tradition of giving... or non-subscribers, you gotta read this!!!
Post by: Jimbob on November 03, 2011, 07:39:45 pm: I am hoping to suscribe soon but being a one income house hold makes it kinda hard for the extras. The wifes parents are always askin me what I want for Christmas, maybe thats what Ill ask for.
Title: Re: A tradition of giving... or non-subscribers, you gotta read this!!!
Post by: JW_Halverson on November 07, 2011, 11:15:44 pm: Now we have a contest! I have two qualified contestants.

Any more?
Title: Re: A tradition of giving... or non-subscribers, you gotta read this!!!
Post by: fishfinder401 on November 07, 2011, 11:33:21 pm: just to let you know, i will subscribe tomorrow so i can officially be in, man i am really bad at procrastinating, or would i be good at it....... :-\
Title: Re: A tradition of giving... or non-subscribers, you gotta read this!!!
Post by: Justin Snyder on November 07, 2011, 11:36:28 pm: Quote from: JW_Halverson on November 07, 2011, 11:15:44 pm
Now we have a contest! I have two qualified contestants.

Any more?
Gotta love those odds. 2/2 100%
Title: Re: A tradition of giving... or non-subscribers, you gotta read this!!!
Post by: Calendargirl on November 10, 2011, 02:33:34 pm: I want to say again how generous this is of JW! ;D
Title: Re: A tradition of giving... or non-subscribers, you gotta read this!!!
Post by: JW_Halverson on November 11, 2011, 01:16:50 am: Less than 5 days left! Hustle up!
Title: Re: A tradition of giving... or non-subscribers, you gotta read this!!!
Post by: Batavier on November 11, 2011, 06:09:06 pm: Indeed very generous and very tempting to take a subscription. Will have to discuss this at home... :)
Title: Re: A tradition of giving... or non-subscribers, you gotta read this!!!
Post by: Justin Snyder on November 11, 2011, 06:34:37 pm: Quote from: Batavier on November 11, 2011, 06:09:06 pm
Indeed very generous and very tempting to take a subscription. Will have to discuss this at home... :)
Dont talk to long. :-X
Title: Re: A tradition of giving... or non-subscribers, you gotta read this!!!
Post by: JW_Halverson on November 11, 2011, 09:57:09 pm: Noon Monday is coming fast ladies and gentlemen...and bowyers!
Title: Re: A tradition of giving... or non-subscribers, you gotta read this!!!
Post by: JW_Halverson on November 14, 2011, 07:22:57 pm: Ok, the contest is officially closed and I have drawn the names.

I am verifying these with CalendarGirl and will announce the winners A.S.A.P.
Title: Re: A tradition of giving... or non-subscribers, you gotta read this!!!
Post by: fishfinder401 on November 14, 2011, 10:01:43 pm: so how many entered?
Title: Re: A tradition of giving... or non-subscribers, you gotta read this!!!
Post by: JW_Halverson on November 14, 2011, 11:01:09 pm: Quote from: fishfinder401 on November 14, 2011, 10:01:43 pm
so how many entered?

You also peek in your Christmas packages, don't you?!?!?!
Title: Re: A tradition of giving... or non-subscribers, you gotta read this!!!
Post by: fishfinder401 on November 14, 2011, 11:25:24 pm: no......... ::)
Title: Re: A tradition of giving... or non-subscribers, you gotta read this!!!
Post by: fishfinder401 on November 15, 2011, 02:18:59 am: i'm guessing i don't get a peek at the package ::)
Title: Re: A tradition of giving... or non-subscribers, you gotta read this!!!
Post by: Justin Snyder on November 15, 2011, 11:39:36 am: Quote from: fishfinder401 on November 15, 2011, 02:18:59 am
i'm guessing i don't get a peek at the package ::)
I haven't gotten a peak into the package yet, why should you? ;)
Title: Re: A tradition of giving... or non-subscribers, you gotta read this!!!
Post by: Calendargirl on November 15, 2011, 12:50:02 pm: Quote from: JW_Halverson on November 14, 2011, 11:01:09 pm
Quote from: fishfinder401 on November 14, 2011, 10:01:43 pm
so how many entered?

You also peek in your Christmas packages, don't you?!?!?!
Hahahahhaha
Title: Re: A tradition of giving... or non-subscribers, you gotta read this!!!
Post by: JW_Halverson on November 16, 2011, 05:38:34 pm: All right folks, the results are in and the winners have been chosen. The results were verified by the fine staff of Primitive Archer Magazine, who shall remain anonymous, but we all know as Calendargirl. >:D (Thanks Marie for taking on this task along with all the other stuff you are doing.)

The winners are, in no particular odor, I mean order:

Fishfinder401
JimBob, formerly txbandit

Thank you everyone for helping me celebrate my 2,000th post on here. I enjoy the company of you all, even those with whom I have disagreed. I have learned a great deal from all that post in here and get a great deal of encouragement to continue scraping bows. I look forward to my 3,000th post and I'll have to think of something else to give away to celebrate!
Title: Re: A tradition of giving... or non-subscribers, you gotta read this!!!
Post by: Jimbob on November 17, 2011, 09:55:27 am: Thank you sir for your genorosity! Cant wait till my 2000th post.
Title: Re: A tradition of giving... or non-subscribers, you gotta read this!!!
Post by: Pat B on November 17, 2011, 11:45:01 am: Thanks for supporting PA in this way John. You have definately set the bar a little higher for all of us to try to achieve. 8)
I am amazed that not more folks participated in this. :o Go figure!!!
Title: Re: A tradition of giving... or non-subscribers, you gotta read this!!!
Post by: JW_Halverson on November 18, 2011, 08:09:10 pm: It really wasn't my support of PA Magazine that prompted this, but I was thinking of something I could give away that any recipient would appreciate. I thought about one of my bows, but everyone here makes bows. I thought about my homemade wine and realized there was a pile o' legalities I'd rather avoid. All in all, I just thought the subscription would be a nice little kicker.

Thanks everyone for being so supportive, thanks to all who purchased subscriptions, too. I used to be one of those that always bought my copy from the local drugstore because 1)they were local 2)it encourages them to stock PA so other people might see it. But then I found out that magazines at best recover only their costs through magazine stands, quite a few don't even break even on them! It's the subscriptions and the advertising that pays their bills and keeps 'em open to get the next issue out the door.
Title: Re: A tradition of giving... or non-subscribers, you gotta read this!!!
Post by: Calendargirl on November 20, 2011, 11:01:57 pm: Thanks JW for this special treat... What a great early Holiday gift. ;D very generous and very thoughtful