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Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: JEB on August 25, 2017, 07:39:46 pm

Title: Bear Possibles bag
Post by: JEB on August 25, 2017, 07:39:46 pm
My Joanna received her Bear possibles bag that was made by PatB this afternoon.  Some time ago I sent out 4 bear paws to two members of Primitive Archer to have possibles bags made. Pat sent me the one he made awhile ago but I had to wait until the time was right to give it to my grand daughter.  Wife and I got home from a South Dakota  visit this morning and our kids came by for a visit.  The smile on Joanna face says it all.  Pat did an OUTSTANDING job on the bag and went above and beyond with added a custom made hunting knife and sheath attached to the shoulder strap. The photos do not do this bag justice. It is a piece of art.
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Post by: JEB on August 25, 2017, 07:44:43 pm
Not sure why the photo is sideways.
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Post by: bjrogg on August 25, 2017, 07:49:45 pm
I'd say that worked out very well Jeb. Looks like your granddaughter thinks so to. Nice work Pat.
Bjrogg
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Post by: upstatenybowyer on August 25, 2017, 08:05:51 pm
That is so cool.  8)
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Post by: JEB on August 25, 2017, 08:13:04 pm
It is really beyond cool. The inside of the bag has a divider so there are two sections and Pat stitched in a leather tag with a personal message written on it.  The photos do not do this bag justice.  It is a work of art for sure.  She asked her dad if she could take it to church on Sunday, lol
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Post by: Parnell on August 25, 2017, 08:14:42 pm
Wow!  Super nice.
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Post by: osage outlaw on August 25, 2017, 08:36:02 pm
That is awesome!  Great work Pat.  You sent that bear paw to the right person Jeb.
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Post by: Pat B on August 25, 2017, 10:03:47 pm
Jon, I'm sure happy Joanna likes the bear paw bag.
Joanna has already proved herself as a sportswoman and a hunter so I thought one of our own Dylan Holderman's knives would be appropriate. Dylan forged the knife for me and I added the spalted burl scales.
 Joanna, the bag has a lifetime warranty. As long as I'm alive I'll fix any mishaps and even add upgrades if possible. Enjoy the bag and use it. It should last your lifetime. The knife sheath has a belt loop if you want to carry it on your belt instead of the shoulder strap.
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Post by: JEB on August 25, 2017, 10:20:38 pm
Joanna at the age of 12 has three deer under her belt and has taken a bigger buck than her two brothers. You should have seen her light up when I gave her the bag.  I can't thank you enough Pat for the beautiful work you put into this bag.
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Post by: Knoll on August 26, 2017, 07:06:27 am
Fantastic!
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Post by: PEARL DRUMS on August 26, 2017, 07:41:38 am
Awesome work Pat, love the color combo of the leathers.
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Post by: Aaron H on August 26, 2017, 07:59:37 am
This is so cool, great work Pat  :OK
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Post by: selfbow joe on August 26, 2017, 03:17:21 pm
That looks cool.nice job Pat.
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Post by: BowEd on August 26, 2017, 06:57:56 pm
Nice work Patrick.You can tell by the reactions too.
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Post by: paulsemp on August 26, 2017, 07:25:45 pm
Fantastic job Pat!
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Post by: mullet on August 27, 2017, 08:01:55 am
Great looking bag, Pat. You've always done some sweet leatherwork.
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Post by: JW_Halverson on August 27, 2017, 12:51:49 pm
Pat always has to go above and beyond, can't help himself.  And when a kid is involved, he even has to beat his own expectations.  I think he nailed it again!  Good work, Pat.

JEB, I'd really like to see that bag in person.  Maybe you and Joanna can fetch it along when you come to 2018 Black Hills Turkey Camp?  Hmmm?
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Post by: JEB on August 27, 2017, 01:06:05 pm
Well J. W.       Wife and I just got home from the Black Hills on Friday. Joanna's older brother was attending a Christian youth camp at Custer State Park so we stayed out there to look for knapping rocks.  Was out there for almost 3 weeks.

A turkey hunt is a worthy reason to go back sure.
Title: Re: Bear Possibles bag
Post by: Pat B on August 27, 2017, 06:26:04 pm
Thanks everyone. It was a pleasure to contribute a part of Joanna's hunting kit and one I know will be with her for years.
Seeing her smile with her new possibles bag made it a worthwhile project.
 I'd like to thank Dylan again for the beautiful knife he made for Joanna's kit.
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Post by: BrianS on August 27, 2017, 08:10:37 pm
Outstanding!
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Post by: Zuma on August 27, 2017, 09:47:10 pm
Sweet. It's very nice when a plan comes together.
Good on all three of you.
Zuma
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Post by: dylanholderman on August 28, 2017, 07:22:02 pm
i have already seen the finished bag (not in person just pics) but its good to see it in the new owners hands  8)
i sent pat B a mostly plain knife blank and he made it part of a beautiful set! ;D
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Post by: Pappy on August 29, 2017, 02:51:45 am
Beautiful work Pat, I know by the smile she loves that.  :)
 Pappy
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Post by: JEB on August 29, 2017, 07:14:06 am
Dylan: Outstanding work on that knife blade. It was an unexpected addition and very pleasant surprise when the bag arrived. Joanna will be hunting  on the Sept 16th weekend and my bets is she will be using the bag and gutting a deer with that knife. Photos will be posted when that happens. AGAIN, thanks to Pat and Dylan.
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Post by: Pat B on August 29, 2017, 02:45:51 pm
The pleasure was mine, Jon.   :OK  Looking forward to the pic of Joanna with her 2017 deer.
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Post by: Little John on August 30, 2017, 03:08:54 pm
Good Job Pat. You as always are much too much. I know she will always treasure it.
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Post by: dylanholderman on September 01, 2017, 01:57:10 pm
Thank you and your welcome JEB I was just happy to have a small part in a fun project  ;D
I look forward to the pics of it in use when it happens  :)
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Post by: JEB on September 17, 2017, 02:29:34 pm
Here is a photo of Joanna's deer that she shot yesterday (Saturday).  She did use the custom knife made for her to gut the deer with the help from her dad.  She did not carry her Bear possibles bag with her. She saves that for special events like church. She can only carry it after mass but loves to show it off to her friends. Her words. Pappa, it's too nice to carry in the woods and I don;t want to get blood on it. Now there is confidence.
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Post by: Pat B on September 17, 2017, 03:46:56 pm
Well done, Joanna. Congratulations! Glad the knife worked out well fort you.  Once the new wares off the bag you'll feel better about taking it to the woods. You know, that's what it's made for.  ;)
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Post by: mullet on September 17, 2017, 04:00:50 pm
Congratulations, Joanna, beautiful deer. :OK
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Post by: Stoner on September 17, 2017, 08:22:46 pm
Congrats on the deer. Way to break in the new knife. I also think the possibles bag needs to be shown off for a while. John
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Post by: bjrogg on September 17, 2017, 09:09:13 pm
Congratulations Joanna, nice buck. You got a pretty good Pappa. He sure is proud of you.
Bjrogg
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Post by: JW_Halverson on September 18, 2017, 03:44:25 pm
Good work Ms Joanna.  I bet your buck is bigger than any I get this year!
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Post by: Hawkdancer on September 18, 2017, 10:45:57 pm
Congratulations on the buck, Joanna!  Real nice rack, :-D, and a great looking knive, put to good use!  What did you get him with?  Glad to see ladies hunting, and making meat!  My wife, Jacie, is actually ahead of me when it comes to getting deer!  That is a really neat possibles bag, too; great work, Pat!
Hawkdancer
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Post by: chamookman on September 19, 2017, 03:35:29 am
Way to go Young Lady  :OK ! Bob
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Post by: Hawkdancer on September 19, 2017, 01:01:54 pm
Also, kudo to Dylan on the knife blade, good work!
Hawkdancer