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Title: the end is near
Post by: Pat B on December 30, 2024, 06:37:31 pm
I got a text from Marie today telling me that the server was shutting the PA forum down tomorrow. End of an era! A sad one.
Title: Re: the end is near
Post by: bassman211 on December 30, 2024, 07:03:50 pm
That is really sad news. Really bummed out that this is happening. Thanks to all for tips on making bows. I really enjoyed this sight.
Title: Re: the end is near
Post by: bassman211 on December 30, 2024, 07:08:23 pm
I won't get a chance to post the other bows that I have made in the last 6 months. Good things, and people always seem to suffer in this world.
Title: Re: the end is near
Post by: superdav95 on December 30, 2024, 07:28:38 pm
Yes very sad indeed.  It’s surprising that no sort of arrangement could be had to keep a version of this going.  I get the impression that current owners want nothing to do with it anymore.  Was an offer made or any sort of tabled deal looked at?  I had mentioned to them that I would appreciate an email or call to support financially or be part of a deal with a group of others even.  Was this idea not explored??? I’m sure there were others that were interested too like myself.  To then hear it’s going down tomorrow… I’m hoping that the archives can be revived after the fact once they detach themselves from it perhaps bring it back to something similar hopefully.  It would be a shame to just let all that archived knowledge blow away in the breeze and be lost.   By the sounds of it to hear it’s happening so quickly and no mention of any offers being tried at least that they just want to be done and that maybe offers made not worth mentioning. Idk.  What a shame. 
Title: Re: the end is near
Post by: superdav95 on December 30, 2024, 07:42:01 pm
With gratitude I would like to thank all those here at pa that helped me and others like me on this journey of primitive archery.   It’s been my pleasure to associate with you all these last 4-5years.  Thankyou for your guidance and thanks to the forum hosts for having the site up and running as long as it did.  Cheers.  Dave Bradley
Title: Re: the end is near
Post by: Parnell on December 30, 2024, 08:18:46 pm
Yes the end of an era.  Sorry to read this news and would like to say a huge thank you to all over the years.  Especially the moderators and those that provided so much.

I will miss Life is Good, in particular.

Best to all and thank you for the years.

Parnell
Title: Re: the end is near
Post by: Piddler on December 30, 2024, 08:52:18 pm
Big thanks to all for knowledge, Wisdom and Help. Got me off to a good start.
Piddler
Title: Re: the end is near
Post by: Pat B on December 30, 2024, 09:01:49 pm
Anyone that wants to contact me about wood bows please email me...  (--)   :BB
patbrennan863@gmail.com
Title: Re: the end is near
Post by: CRCopland on December 30, 2024, 09:19:26 pm
Really sorry to see this site go. I have been making selfbows for about 7 years now and the information here has been invaluable.

I would like to stay in touch with any Canadian bowyers if possible. I am in Abbotsford, Britiish Columbia. My interests lie in traditional 3D shoots and rendezvous, arrow making and building self bows from mainly yew, vine maple and other locally sourced woods.

Please drop me a line at crcopland@gmail.com anytime.

Thanks Primitive Archer.

Colin Copland
Title: Re: the end is near
Post by: JW_Halverson on December 30, 2024, 10:55:08 pm
John Halverson
412 42nd St
Rapid City SD 57702

605-209-3858

jw_halverson@yahoo.com
Title: Re: the end is near
Post by: Selfbowman on December 30, 2024, 11:11:55 pm
I’ve been lurking a bit on Facebook and such. It will be real hard to replace this site and the way it has operated with all the great folks. You can find Selfbowman on the leatherwall for now.
Title: Re: the end is near
Post by: superdav95 on December 30, 2024, 11:29:48 pm
My info for any that wish to reach out to me.  Many of you already. 

David Bradley (aka superdav95)
1091 Phillipston rd
Roslin Ontario k0k2y0

3432614095

superdav95@gmail.com
Title: Re: the end is near
Post by: Mafort on December 30, 2024, 11:45:58 pm
My info. Please keep in contact everyone. So much knowledge on an art that is not found in a lot of places.

Jonah Mafort (Mafort)
6110 chambers way
Louisville Kentucky 40229
785-375-5300. Feel free to text or call or anything anytime
Title: Re: the end is near
Post by: bassman211 on December 30, 2024, 11:48:00 pm
We can all go to leather wall, and post pics, and discuss wood bow making. Arvin ,and some others frequent leather wall, and they will welcome you with open arms. There are many guys over there interested in wood bow making, If all the members here go over there it will still be a great forum to visit as far as wood bow making is concerned. Get over there, and post pics of your bows, arrows etc, and share your knowledge.
Title: Re: the end is near
Post by: RyanY on December 30, 2024, 11:54:56 pm
Devastating news. Hope you all find a new home in the new arenas like Facebook groups or Reddit. I love this community and will miss many of you if we don’t speak again. Feel free to reach out.

Ryan Yoon
15125 Evergreen Trl
Grand Haven, MI 49417

8104228871

Ryoon4690@yahoo.com
Title: Re: the end is near
Post by: osage outlaw on December 31, 2024, 12:00:16 am
I have met so many good friends on this forum.  I am thankful for all the people that it has brought into my life. 
Title: Re: the end is near
Post by: bjrogg on December 31, 2024, 12:30:38 am
This is very sad news. I really want to thank so many people I have met here. It’s been a pleasure. I will miss them dearly.

Bjrogg
Title: Re: the end is near
Post by: StickMark on December 31, 2024, 01:29:17 am
This site ultimately led me to intense hunting memories.
I am speechless, logging in tonight, wondering, only to find this is it.

God Bless all of you.

Mark
markbluepurple@gmail.com
Title: Re: the end is near
Post by: sleek on December 31, 2024, 02:50:51 am
I’ve been lurking a bit on Facebook and such. It will be real hard to replace this site and the way it has operated with all the great folks. You can find Selfbowman on the leatherwall for now.

Go to paleoplanet.net
Title: Re: the end is near
Post by: Muskyman on December 31, 2024, 03:27:55 am
Thanks for all the help to everyone on here over the last few years. Love this site and the people on here..
Title: Re: the end is near
Post by: stuckinthemud on December 31, 2024, 08:52:38 am
Devastated.  Everything I know about building bows was taught me by the folk on this forum.  Anyone interested can reach me at avenue.woodcarving@yahoo.co.uk or at my blog at Avenue woodcarving

Andrew
Title: Re: the end is near
Post by: Will B on December 31, 2024, 09:12:21 am
I’m sorry to hear this.  I have learned so much from the members of this site over the years. Pat B, you and many others were so important in helping me improve. It has really helped improve my bow building by asking questions and reading about other bowyers work. I have made numerous friends here. Sorry to see it go.
Will Baughman
Title: Re: the end is near
Post by: Pappy on December 31, 2024, 09:35:41 am
Yep sad for sure. 615-456-5961 text or call also [pappy1952ct @yahoo.com] Great place and great people that I will miss a lot. :(
 Pappy
Title: Re: the end is near
Post by: Eric Krewson on December 31, 2024, 10:06:30 am
For any Gizmo questions;

ekrewson@comcast.net

I don't have a smart phone so I don't text.
Title: Re: the end is near
Post by: wooddamon1 on December 31, 2024, 10:10:31 am
Very sad news. I'm especially gonna miss "Life is Good".

Wondering if bookmarking threads would save them just to read back through? Not that tech-smart and it seems a shame to let all the old info and entertainment just vanish.


Anyway, thanks to everyone here for sharing all the knowledge over the years. I wasn't a big poster, but I certainly read and learned tons here over the years. Thank you all again!

Damon Wood
Title: Re: the end is near
Post by: Bruce M on December 31, 2024, 10:11:29 am
Thank You to all here that have been so very helpful to me. I've only been here for a short while but you guys have been very helpful in shortening the learning curve.
Thanks again, this site will be missed.
Title: Re: the end is near
Post by: Aaron1726 on December 31, 2024, 10:22:56 am
I started my bow building journey only a few years ago and this site and the great members have helped me more than I can say, so I thank you all for that.  I would love to keep this going, are there any other forums that folks are on that could provide a transition?  Sleek mentioned paleoplanet, but it only works if everyone is on board.  Just wondering, I for one, don't want to see this end
Title: Re: the end is near
Post by: superdav95 on December 31, 2024, 11:40:40 am
There is also tradgang paleo planet and stick bow/leatherwall for those wanting a space similar to this site.  You will see some familiar names op up on these forums from here. 
Title: Re: the end is near
Post by: Pat B on December 31, 2024, 11:48:15 am
If anyone is truly interested in taking the PA forum over please contact me or Marie. We have the contact info for it.
Only serious prospects please.
Title: Re: the end is near
Post by: Bob Barnes on December 31, 2024, 12:20:08 pm
This is sad.  If you decide to switch to the Leatherwall, a lot of us are there.  PLEASE remember that your posted pictures can't be any larger than 640 on the largest side...Phil spends way too much time editing because of oversized pictures.  The Paleo site is another good option might be Archerytalk.
Title: Re: the end is near
Post by: Pappy on January 21, 2025, 07:30:54 pm
Now for the new beginning !!!!! This just proves that death isn't always final. :) :)
 Pappy
Title: Re: the end is near
Post by: bjrogg on January 21, 2025, 07:33:52 pm
Now for the new beginning !!!!! This just proves that death isn't always final. :) :)
 Pappy


Like a grain of wheat that must die to be able to live again Pappy

I’m thinking this new life could end up being better than the first one. Thanks to everyone who got the site back.

Bjrogg
Title: Re: the end is near
Post by: JW_Halverson on January 22, 2025, 12:58:33 pm
I got a text from Marie today telling me that the server was shutting the PA forum down tomorrow. End of an era! A sad one.

"The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated"  -Mark Twain