bow/arrow/whatever gathering - Jan 16-17 - Wright City, MO

[JW_Halverson]

My camera decided to hide itself after taking some pictures! Hopefully it'll show itself when Chris is doin' cleanup.

I had one do that at Pappy's li'l shindig down Tennessee way the first time I went there!

[lebhuntfish]

We didn't run across it Mike when we packed up today.

Here are a few pictures that I took. Some wasn't the best.

The awesome life saver of the whole gathering!












Hickory is king dvshunter! 

Patrick

[lebhuntfish]

I'll post some more tomorrow!
Patrick

[Knoll]

The gang began to arrive Friday night. With travel being quite the adventure for Pat (lebhuntfish), Jon (JonW), Eric (onebowonder), and Josh. But will leave details for story-telling around rendezvous campfires this spring, summer, and fall.

By late Fri eve, 8 had arrived. Most decided to make it a near-all-nighter. Lights didn't go out til 'bout 5 am. Eric, Pat, and Jon got a few hrs sleep in the warmed up Air Stream. Josh and I went to my place. Brian (Koan) slept by stove in barn. Dave (DvsHunter) left just in time to work on the new house he's building.

Saturday dawned clear/brisk. Energy level was still high. Breakfast was great in Rackley's home. Ed (Beadman) rolled in from Iowa. Couple of Chris' (bowwood) fellow UBM members showed up. At least one of Chris' neighbors stopped for the day. Yes, the barn was a bit crowded, but thanks to everyone that brought benches/tools, everyone could do their thing. Highlight of afternoon was shooting the range that Chris and his family had setup.  Think it was about 12 challenging targets, including a rat and Fred, the zombie. Lights out was at a more reasonable 2 am.

Sunday we awoke to fresh snow! It was Pat's turn to shine at breakfast-making .... egg casserole was outta this world! The fun continued, though there were fewer in attendance. Keeping warm in the Air Stream on Sunday night was bit of challenge, but the fellas were up to it. Josh was wise to choose another night at my place.    

Thermometer read -1 Monday morn! I did the breakfast thingy Monday morning .... took 'em all to Dennys!! Then there was the big pack up and heading to home.

Everyone seemed to have a good time. I had a blast, learned a bit more, laughed alot, and got caught up with this great group of friends. Huge kudo goes to Chris and family for organizing this wonderful weekend!!!

Now, for a few pics.

Chris' neighbor, Greg, stopped by to work on his bow. Jerry, Chris' dad, was only too willing to provide coaching.   



Dave . . . . looking totally confused.          



Eric and Dave.



Dave, Brian, and Patrick.



Working on a BL board bow. Unfortunately, there was a pin knot very close to limb edge . . . . . . .  .

[Pappy]

Looks like a great time, keep the pictures coming.
 Pappy

[JonW]

Had a great time fellas! Looking forwaed to many more. MUCH thanks to Chris for the generous hospitality.

[Onebowonder]

What a GREAT weekend!  Those in the know, know that I am a much better bowyer than an archer, and my bowyery is middling at BEST!  However; I got talked into shooting the 3D course and had a GREAT time doing it.  I figured I couldn't embarrass myself too badly among such friends.  I shot poorly as usual, though perhaps a little better than other times.

The entire weekend was a BLAST.  I'm a bit sore today, and the steaming HOT shower last night felt like heaven itself, . . . . . . but I would run back out and do it all again next weekend if I could.

Chris and Rackley Clan, I offer our appreciation for the opportunity to use your toasty warm shop, and enjoy your gracious hospitality.  The Veggy Beef Soup was exactly the right soul and belly warmer! 

Mike, you have a far nicer lady for a wife than you likely deserve!  It was great to meet her at Breakfast yesterday.  Let us know if she consents to import a bunch of Guava staves during her Hawaiian Cruise vacation and we'll arrange to do some kind of trade... 

...Oh, and Patrick, thanx a ton for driving without swerving when that 'flying chip board storm' came crashing down.  We are fortunate to be alive and unhurt and that's not an exaggeration at all!  Hopefully your truck can be made pretty again.

And last but certainly NOT least, JonW - Thanx for all the Peaches and Corn!!! They made everything feel better after the chip-board storm. 

OneBow

[lebhuntfish]

You're very welcome, not quite sure how I did that but I'm really glad everyone was unharmed.  Yeah, thank you  John for the nerve calming peach juice!
Patrick

[Patches]

Glad all  you guys survived I-70.  I hate that road....

I was glad I got to come over Saturday! It was good to see everybody and meet new people.  Thanks Chris for the food, the shop and the target range.  It was a fun day!

Neal

[Aaron H]

Sounds like a good time had by all, will this be an annual event?

[PNewton]

Looks and sounds like a good time. Thanks for sharing.

[bowwood]

It was a Great weekend and yes I am thinking this may turn into an annual thing

[Knoll]

. . . . will this be an annual event?

Will likely do it again here at Wright City. Will also likely be return engagements at Springfield. Am aware of several similar events in midwest.
Wouldn't it be neat if such casual events became even more numerous?

[BowEd]

Yep that shed was nice to work in with that wood burner.I came home through a little snow.Not a soul on the road.Pretty nice really!!!!!!

[lebhuntfish]

Here is a few more pictures I took, again some aren't the best.
Patrick




One of Chris's beagles had a sore paw. So the bow work stopped for me. I have a big soft spot for a beagle.


A little target shooting!