Author Topic: Since it's the New Year shortly and a time to be thankful, I gotta tell ya.....!  (Read 5972 times)

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Offline George Tsoukalas

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I've been making and breaking staves and bows for 20 years and that's not counting my early bent sapling bows as little Jawgie growing up on the farm. I sure wish I had this site when I started. That probably would have resulted in more early successes. Anyway, kudos to the people at Primitive Archer for giving me the opportunity to interact with people of the same interests. Kudos to the people who maintain and moderate this site. Your efforts are really appreciated. As they say in Greece. "Ya sas!"! (LOL-it's a little early so I'm toasting you with coffee). :) Jawge
« Last Edit: December 20, 2009, 02:29:35 pm by George Tsoukalas »
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Offline OldBow

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Appreciate the imput you add, too, George. As they say in Norway: "Ya sure you betcha"! >:D
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Thanks George. I can truthfully say PA wouldn't be PA with JAWGE!!!  As you know though...it takes a village to raise a fledgling bowyer. I'm proud to be a citizen of this village. 8)
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Appreciate the imput you add, too, George. As they say in Norway: "Ya sure you betcha"! >:D
Dang it Don.....That sure sounds like YOOPER to me......Ya Shure...You Betcha ... Wholly-Whah....Eh!!
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Offline DanaM

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Right back at ya Jawge :)

And Mike ders lots of Norwegians in da UP, you betcha eh :)
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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I don't know about El but I think Old Bow and Pat join me in being graduates of the school of bow making hard knocks both literally and figuratively. I just wanted the newbies to know that learning through this wonderful internet medium sure wasn't the case 15-20 years ago when  today's the old timers started. So newbs be patient with us. Sometimes we try to lead you to an answer for your question. I never toasted in Norwegian! Ya sure you betcha! (OJ this time.) Jawge :)
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Thanks, Dana. The editing feature is pretty nice too considering the way I type. :) Jawge
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Offline El Destructo

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Roght back at ya Jawge :)

And Mike ders lots of Norwegians in da UP, you betcha eh :)

Ya reckon dats why day built da Suicide Hill in Negaunee...fer Da Swedes an Norwegians ta break der Legs...huh....ya tinks Dana.... Crumps I remember dem flyin offa dat der Ski Hill when I was a Lad....and say wholly-Cripes....dats gunna hurt in da mornin...eh..... ::)

An Jawge....I learnt da hard way too...eh...got the scars on da head an face....and da holes in da Garage ceilin ta prove it too...... ;D
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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There you go, El. I figured that. I had Bob Holzhauser's critiques of my tiller. I forgot to mention that.  He's still a  good friend. I have to go for a visit.  We can come here and discuss without discussions of fg, carbon and c..cc..c... I can't say it and I can put the word bows after it. LOL. :) Jawge
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Offline medicinewheel

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Jawge, thanks for all your nice and encouraging comments! "Prost!" ...as they say in Germany...
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Offline George Tsoukalas

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Thank you, medicinewheel, but it does take a village. :) Jawge
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Offline DanaM

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Thank you, medicinewheel, but it does take a village. :) Jawge

I think I must be the village idiot then :P  I've broken my share dats fer sure :-\
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I know what you mean George
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I have learned so much from everyone on here, and also would like to give the best wishes for everyone and their holidays.  I hope all dreams and hopes come try, and that next year will be even better for all.

Offline George Tsoukalas

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Merry Christmas to all of the PA community! :) Jawge
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