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Offline Pat B

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the end is near
« 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.
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC

Offline bassman211

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Re: the end is near
« Reply #1 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.

Offline bassman211

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« Reply #2 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.

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« Reply #3 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. 
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Re: the end is near
« Reply #4 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
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Offline Parnell

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Re: the end is near
« Reply #5 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
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Offline Piddler

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Re: the end is near
« Reply #6 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
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Offline Pat B

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Re: the end is near
« Reply #7 on: December 30, 2024, 09:01:49 pm »
Anyone that wants to contact me about wood bows please email me...  (--)   :BB
patbrennan863@gmail.com
Make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes!    Pat Brennan  Brevard, NC

Offline CRCopland

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Re: the end is near
« Reply #8 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

Offline JW_Halverson

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Re: the end is near
« Reply #9 on: December 30, 2024, 10:55:08 pm »
John Halverson
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Guns have triggers. Bicycles have wheels. Trees and bows have wooden limbs.

Offline Selfbowman

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Re: the end is near
« Reply #10 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.
Well I'll say!!  Osage is king!!

Offline superdav95

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Re: the end is near
« Reply #11 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)
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Roslin Ontario k0k2y0

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Sticks and stones and other poky stabby things.

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Offline Mafort

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Re: the end is near
« Reply #12 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

Offline bassman211

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Re: the end is near
« Reply #13 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.

Offline RyanY

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Re: the end is near
« Reply #14 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
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