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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: Terry Green on May 10, 2012, 09:48:00 AM
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Something is a miss this year as far as the auction goes.
Seems like there's not much interest, excitement, or anticipation at all. We are way behind on listings, and there's no chatter or banter about it this at all this year.
Guys n Gals....remember, this isn't about the site, or the members, or our trad bowhunting community....this is about helping sick kids.
Any ideas on how to 'rally the troops'?
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Sorry, no ideas but I'm looking forward to it.
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I have not read anything on the cake wars yet :(
how much are the shares this year?
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I'm looking forward to participating as a bidder/buyer!
This is an awesome event in my opinion!
The economy may have a lot of us down, but not out :) With this great bunch of folks here, I'm sure that some good will get done!! :)
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Seems that way this year Terry. It seems as there are a lot of new folks here who for one reason or another don't understand what this is all about. One thing I've noticed this year is there are no "big names" jawing back and forth at one another. When regular guys can fraternise with their hero's or guys they have only read about, it seems to take it up a notch :)
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This is my first year and am glad to put a item up for auctioning and I am looking forward to it. Don't know what the other years were like but I will see if I can help out with some more items if you need it. Just let me know!
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The economy has put a dark cloud over a lot of folks. And I think it keeps them from being able to focus on anything but the family financial needs.
Hopefully it will start to change and guys and gals will get involved.
Even small donations and bids will go a long way to helping the kids of St. Jude.
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There are some Outstanding listings, this is gonna be a good one for sure...
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I noticed far fewer listings as well, but like Gator said....there are some really nice items in there and I'm saving my coins in hopes of helping the kids at St. Judes.
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I see a post for the 2011 auction , but I dont see where to post for 2012?
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Ahhhh, found it, thanks,
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I cannot speak for anyone else but my family's current financial status has resulted in the deletion of anything extra spending including charitable donations to our church and programs like St. Jude's.
I have cut out any extra driving to local shoots and even going hunting. Our situation will turn around but we need to watch every expenditure.
I have not looked at the auction so it is not painful.
I wish good luck to all my Brothers. I wish a nice proceeds to St Judes.
Even though I will not be spending, I have listed items for auction.
Cheers :thumbsup:
Charlie :campfire:
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Thanks for the kick in the butt Terry, I will have an item listen tomorrow. Do it for the kids !!
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Maybe if there are fewer items in the auction this year, they will just bring highter prices and the kids still win. I am looking forward to it, and am saving my pennies...
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Was thinking the same thing Terry. Don't know what it is
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I'll be the 1st to admit that I am off my game and for that I am sorry!
I did what I could with donations but I doubt I'll be able to do much bidding this year.
Anyone who has been through the divorce thing knows how things are about now.
Just waiting for the court to assign a date, then see where the chips fall.
God bless,Mudd
PS: I am hoping and praying for a better year to come.
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I think the economy has everyone a bit careful on committing to spend any cash...even the on classifieds, bows that 2 years ago would have been gone in an hour are on for weeks. I'll try to do my part for the kids when it gets going but not everyone have "extra" money to play with!
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I'm willing if you want my hunt this year. I will send you an e-mail
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Terry I have not looked at it seriously as I thought being one of the members in Australia it would not be open to us because of freight & payment issues. If you accepted PayPal I would look at some of the items there. We have not been affected as bad as a lot of other places by the current financial situation & our dollar has been as high as I can remember it in the forty years I have been alive this has led me to buy a bit of gear from the US in the last 12 months including paying for a new Sasquatch td in full a couple of months ago when our dollar was worth $1.07us now I just have to wait for it . Our dollar use to give us about 75c us just a few years ago. that's a big difference when you have to pay freight as well.
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Prob the current economy putting the pinch on folks, I am gona try to get something up for auction.
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I lost more money last year than any year I've been in business. If there isn't a change in Washington this fall, I may move to Mexico.
I'm out this year.
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I'm new here so i don't have a clue what this auction is? Can someone point me in the right direction to learn about it??
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I've been here for more than a few auctions. We've been blessed with some really incredible increases in both quality and quantity of offerings...and the bids have been nothing short of amazing!
For some number of years, personal situations have been such that most I could do was kick start a few items, then watch them sail right over the moon! Which is a great feeling given it's for the kids.
Otherwise, I've been limited to cheer leading and rebel rousing trying to keep all items front and center in their turn.
Some of the great fun items like pound cakes ended up raising so much money, but I kept seeing posts showing up all year here or there. I'm thinking there was a lot more than the proffered 12 total that went out.
That, with postage, has to be quite a drain on some who have not only bid high, but reached deep in what they've done.
Regardless, we do it for the kids, each to our own ability and that changes.
Wayne, I'm sorry for your setbacks, but you've stood tall a long time. I for one stand in awe of all you've done.
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Time are hard, trust me. In 17 years of dealing with people at the worst times in their lives, I have seen things getting worse and people getting more desperate.
But you know what,,,,, whatever we raise is a lot more than a whole lot of other "Gangs" are putting up for St. Judes. Chin up Terry, its all good and we'll do just fine. Thanks for all of the effort you have put into the auction since it has started, thank you all. For all of you folks on hard times, I wish you all the best. Keep the faith.
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I agree with Izzy above. Chin up, more can be done in a confident state of mind. It has been discouraging as of late. I have been noticing that the last year in the classifieds have been less fun. Archery goods staying up for long time. Less creativity in trading, no enthusiasm in getting different bows. At archery shoots no one really trying new bows or buying things, just feeling fortunate to get to there and shoot. The Veteran's Elk hunt in Colorado that has been going for 4 years (on other site) now is showing signs of weakening. Great cause for returning Combat Vets but low participation may spell trouble.
I will do my best to support the auction and thank you in advance for everyones effort in this cause.
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I'm lookin' forward to it for sure! I donated some turkey feathers for this year. Magnus is grinding them and will custom chop 'em too! Can't wait to see how much they fetch for the kids. Let's go fellas!
-Jeremy :coffee:
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Most guys have already said what I am going to say -- the recession has hit my family hard this year, and it will get worse when my wife's unemployment runs out.
Biggie won't have to move to Mexico. If there isn't a change in Washington, we will be just like Mexico.
:scared: :scared: :scared: :scared: :scared:
That being said, I will look thru my stuff this weekend and see if there is something I can donate to the auction.
Joe
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Yes this year has been tough. I had to take a job in PA to stay working. At least I am working. I pray this next election will turn the country around.
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My problems aren't in Washington, and unless you change the whole band of thieves it won't make a big difference. My problems are in Lansing, Michigan. I've made what contributions I can, but I don't see me bidding like in years past. I help where I can, when I can, how I can.
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Izzy said something along the lines of what I was thinking. We may not be able to raise Million$ in a year, but whatever we can pull together may make a huge difference in some child's life.
I had $1,200 to invest last year (but spent $1,500(!!) for the St. Jude's Shrew, which I will value for the rest of my life.) This year... NOT!
BUT, let's enjoy the fun of the auction, and raise whatever we can!
It may not be an enormous year, but it can still be a meaningful one, and VERY significant to some sick child!!!!
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I think money's tight everywhere. Gas prices and such. I haven't been on an out of state hunting trip in three years and don't see one on the horizon anytime soon. There's a lot of real nice things on the auction that I'd love to bid on, BUT!
Glenn
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So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. (Matthew 6:31-34)
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Guys and Gals, I know that times are tough. Take a look at my turkey hunt on bid forum 5. Anyone can win with a 20 dollar donation. This Is gonna be a great deal for someone and I thought that giving the average guy a chance to win, that it would go higher than anything ever put up on this auction.
I'll be starting a thread soon that will sweeten the pot. the guys involved with this hunt have hit up all the buddies that they have. We have at least 1000 dollars worth of hunting stuff donated to give to the winner. He may have to drive just to haul all he stuff home. Also working on a local store to donate $100 gas card.
All in all , times are tough but, there are 20,000 plus members on here. $20 a ticket for all would be off the chart.
Just do what you can . We gonna hunt turkeys next spring anyway. Don
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don
what a great idea !
somebodys gonna win a great hunt.
times are tough all over
but bottom line is this is a great cause
if ya cannot afford to bid on the auction there is a place for cash donations $5-$10 whatever ya can spare
kevin
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I'm in Batman!
This will be a most affordable, amazing opportunity!
Lookin' forward to it.
Shoot straight, Shinken
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Where is the 2012 auction thread? Can't find it?
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Nevermind, I found it.
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I took a 20% pay cut for 2012. I am also recovering from a divorce.
I just listed 2 items for sale. I will bid on what I can but it will be small. I will be looking for more stuff to put up though.
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I can't speak for everyone else, but I know I'll be building a few youth bows for the TGMM to give out, and I've got a longbow posted. I know there's good stuff everyone can part with. Given the high cost of medical treatment these days it may be that we only raise engough to treat one or two kids, but it will make a difference to them. and that's priceless.
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I agree with the pre-auction "buzz" being down, I feel it myself.
But, it ain't over, till it's over.
There are some pretty telling comments being made, but I bet we'll pull together like we've always done and there will be a good donation to make in the end. Most everybody's struggling in some way, but as this thing gets going, I bet we see the generosity come forth.
ANY donation will be heartfelt and much appreciated, I'm sure. As above, let's keep our chins up and do the best we can.
Can't ask for more than that.
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I plan on bidding for such a good cause, every penny helps. It has been a tough year on everyone, but I have been thinking about it in a positive light, alot of things are driven by perception,
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I joined 5 years ago almost to the day. my member number is 12391. There are now over 36,000 members. This auction should be through the roof with 24,000 new members. Thats 24,000 new members. Could it be that we now have a different kind of member and the site is changing? Just saying...there is more to it than just the economy.
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Go look at the member numbers of the donors. You will be hard pressed to find a member number higher than 20,000. In fact the majority of the donors have member numbers below 10,000. It really doesn't cost anything to donate something to the auction. Really can't blame that on the economy can you?
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The difference is last year or two there was a knife build-a-long, and a bow or two being built, and some other projects that people were working on, which generate interest in several forums. Other than that, Skyler had a one-man show going on. :thumbsup: :clapper: :clapper:
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I've been working on a small item for the auction. If it gets to close to the deadline, I'll list it and add pictures later.
Count me in, love the action every year.
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I agree with Biggie, however I think the problem is bigger than just the administration ( that would be a good start though) I think it is a world wide issue and it affects everywhere.
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The auction has been awesome for several years with some big money raised for a great cause. I think we may have got use to it and assumed it would always happen. Times are definitely tough, but we may surprise ourselves and still have a great auction. If we don't reach the heights we have in the past it will still be something we can be mighty proud of. Now I'm going to get off my butt and find some items to post up for the kids.
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I like the "$20 gets you a chance" idea. On anything big...bow, hunt, quiver, doz arrows, etc.
If 10,000 members parted with just two Jackson's, or heck, just one Jackson, that'd bust it at the seams.
I'm pumped. Maybe not as much $ as last year financially, but I'm in for something.
I'm going home and go through the shooting bench and junk drawers. Surely I have something more to add to the listings.
Roll anyway you can and spread the word.
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I'd love to participate, but I literally have to bring my lunch to work every day to save money. Maybe some day when my wife strikes it rich. But good for all of you guys that can and are chipping in to help. It's a good cause.
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We were challenged as slacking youngsters not pulling our weight in the thread here see for yourself.
http://tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=116610;p=3
I private messages this so called horatio1226 which I bieleve is Greek for toothless ole gummer and this is the reply I got from the duffer
"Never happen! The old duffers "own" the auction. Plus you are waaaaay behind from the start!!!Trust me when I tell you, the old duffers cannot be beat."
Now I agree they do have a big head start on us but being old and decrepit I think in all fairness the should get a headstart. :goldtooth:
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The gauntlet has been thrown.
:bigsmyl:
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That's the attitude my brother.
Here is the link for how the auction works
http://auction1.tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=162;t=000006
Remember it's not the value of the items listed but how many listings
As of 1:09 this morning , well past the geezers bedtime the tally was
Geezers listings 219. And us youngeuns 84
So get ready suns up so you know they are( probably been up for hours) it's the weekend Take some time to post something (even if it's that lousy cat you been wanting to get rid of.)
Take a look at this auction listing us youngeuns can even auction our bodies,
http://auction1.tradgang.com/noncgi/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=162;t=000264
Use your imaginations while we still have them. :bigsmyl:
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I think the fire is LIT now Terry and it's going to be a fun ride!
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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I'm betting the younguns start and finish fast. :bigsmyl: Something to be said for slow and steady! Besides, unless you've experienced St. Jude SNIPING, it will take a one or two auction experience to be prepared. Good Luck!
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I just listed a shoulder holster.
Looking for more stuff to list.
The 15,000 plus member # group, let's show'em. :thumbsup:
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Great post Brian! Now you have the "Newbies" fired up!! :bigsmyl:
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Nice job charles :thumbsup:
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Nice job charles :thumbsup:
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Got a new suit for it !!!
Let's get this party going :)
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Nice things posted today check them out. The pie looks delicious but newbies I think on that on we should maybe buy that at the auction and send some " humble pie" to the ole folks :bigsmyl:
Keep up the good work folks it is appreciated and desperately needed
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You keep this "old folks" stuff, up, there PUP and ya ain't gonna make it to shavin age!
BTW, bubba...hows a man living in the Empire state claimin he's a "guide and horse wrangler"?
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this is gettin' gooood :)
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Number 116 is that your member number or age? :laughing:
Been the past four years in south American Andes guiding up InMt. Cayambe area a beautiful snowcap breaking Andulusians for the Haciendas. Although I've grown up with horses and cattle since I was a year old. The St. Lawrence valley has some nice fertile flatland. Cold up here in the winter though. Just got back here April 11 th. now I'll have to change my occupation to construction in the meantime ill be. :deadhorse:
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Terry,
It said my listing was moved to forum 3, but it isn't there. I can find it in my recent posts through my profile, but it DOES NOT appear on the forum 3 listings when I scan through the forum.
Don't know what could have happened. Maybe some listed items aren't making it over to the bidding forums by a computer glitch?
-Charlie
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My member number is 15052.Am I a newby (pup) or an Ole' Folk? :goldtooth:
116 may be Doc's age but those falsies are still SHARP! Converml,Do not turn your back on him! :laughing:
Bill
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As always I'm stoked! There's some great items up as well.
I wich I had more $$ I could blow my entire paycheck during this blessed event
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Sorry bill you gotta be a newbie as close as you to 15,000 had to draw the line somewhere. Thanks for the warning about Doc. hard to tell sometimes if their docile or just napping. :jumper:
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Buckey,is your item the 3flint arrow/spear Heads? If so their on forum 3 10th listing from the bottom. Very nice heads :thumbsup:
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Ok. I found them on this computer, but my other laptop doesn't show them. Weird.....
Thanks Converml
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Naw Terry, it's guys like me who are waiting until the last minute to post. As soon as I kick Michael back to S.C. I'll get my stuff up.
OK everybody, don't follow my lead. Find some stuff with dust on it and make it do some good. Let's get this stuff posted!
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23 nice items posted on the auction yesterday check them out. 7 by the younge pups and 16 by ole duffers. The total now is duffers 235 and pups 91.
Let's make a goal for today. We listed 23 items yesterday, if we list 35 today we can get to 6 pages of auction listings. Last year we had a little over 8 pages so this is a doable goal and we are getting close.
So today we are hunting for page 6.
Younge pups if you need help PM me or get your wives involved, a lot of them are more savvy around a computer. Plus when you explain why your doing it their hearts will melt
. Might save you having to buy a dozen roses :help:
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Converml, you pups might be getting fired up, but you aren't too smart. You go calling you wife a "slavey" and you will end up on the auction as the filling for a sausage grinding listing. :smileystooges: :knothead:
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I'm raiding my "man vault" tonight and will post up more items. Thanks for the kick in the pants, Ive been preoccupied but there is no excuse.
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Thanks razorback I could never have bought enough roses for that spell correct error. No matter how many times I blames the computer. :biglaugh:
Ole folks don't read below. Only for pups
So pups let this be a lesson. The codgers can see better in the morning light, they've been up since 3 am. But they'll be bedded down by 7 pm after evening news. Know your quarry. :jumper:
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Converml.
Great posts. I didn't know one could speek to the mouse! Cool.
I'd rather participate in the young'n pile instead of the geezer group but messed up about 8 years ago I reckon?
Can I reset my sign up date without giving up my forum "handle"? :p
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I have read many posts here. Some I think are way off base. There was one that questioned the integrity of the newer members. I am a newer member and can assure those who question the integrity of the newer members that there are reasons for the lack of involvement.
Many are unaware of the magnitude of this. And many of us are going thru some hard times that nobody here is entitled to an explanation of. Better yet, we may be giving to the organization on our own directly. It seems that many here that questioned the buzz of this years auction has sold many items in the classified this year. And some of those same guys questioned me when I decided to sell instead of trade due to me needing the money.
I agree, all that can be done needs to be done. Listen to your heart and pray to the Lord for direction as to what to do. If it is donate do it, if buying do it. But, let God direct you, not what members here think. Not a thing in the world wrong with reminding us of this but as always, some people take it to far. If I had anything to give to auction I would. If I had the $ to buy, I most certainly would. God Bless
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Justin thanks for your post and no one is being asked to do more that they can? This thread started out as one of serious reflection and has merged with the newbies call to arms thread and evolved into one that is cheering / jeering even cheering or joining in the razzing like Doc does is needed just to help those who have things to post to not forget, light a fire under them but this ribbing is all in good lighthearted fun. I know Horatio and we started razing each other. Thought we would help get everyone excited with only a week left before the auction. Pups ,newbies, ole codgers, folgies we are a family each with strengths that we all respect. Please take it with a grain of salt, think of it as an online hunting camp
and watch us give the ole war horses what they need :deadhorse:
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Bowwild we could always use a spy in the ranks. :campfire:
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Nice things being posted guys :thumbsup:
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Does "0" posts mean no one has bid yet?
I'm ready to play.....
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15 items listed today nice job but just for the record. For today's posts it's
8 for the pups
7 for the cogers
Keep it up guys we're gaining and it's getting close to bedtime for you know who. :jumper:
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Wah,wah,wah. Dont let them youngens get you all riled up Doc ol buddy. They have a whole lot of catching up to do and I haven't even listed my stuff yet. Just remember, you asked for it.
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Originally posted by zipper bowss:
My member number is 15052.Am I a newby (pup) or an Ole' Folk? :goldtooth:
116 may be Doc's age but those falsies are still SHARP! Converml,Do not turn your back on him! :laughing:
Bill
I can hardly believe Doc Nock has let this comment slide! :( OH Doc where art thou? :dunno:
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I don't get riled... but I had to pull up this Merele's fresh face to see who was callin us out...
Such a young, fresh grinning mug smiling back at us, I just had to have a "shot."
Merele, most of the New Yawk folk I met with horses rode them funny saddles and wore salad bowls on their heads... sounds like you made your bones in some real country! Welcome!
Justin, being somewhat new, you wouldn't know that there were some things that have evolved over time in the classifieds that about put an end to all that and there were folks flooding the classifieds who just came to play hide and seek with bows. And they weren't "Robin Hood" giving their stealins to the po, either! :(
So the wisdom became..."get your post count up in other forums so we can get to know you some" before you ask me to send you money or a bow, and from that..well, some feathers get ruffled, but when you think about it, this is kinda a family so it does make good sense to get to know folks outside the marketplace. :)
You make good points and St. Judes, while a heart-felt effort for so very many is the time when we all start rebel-rousing and trash talking... and because folks have gotten to know one another over time in varied forums, the ribbin is always taken in the best light of just friendly banter and mischief!
:thumbsup: Hang onto yer knickers and watch how much fun this is... if there is EVER a hurt feeling...we always smooch and make up quick.
Like this young snot bowyer above who talks trash about falsies...I surely do hope he means false teeth...I got a couple partials from my Dads room after he passed...so he better be talking false teeth... cause while I got me a bit of a li'l ole paunch...I don't be wearin no "Bro" so I know he ain't being toopid!
Willie... I worked hard today and didn't get here to play...
As for the 116...well, I come to think that I MIGHT be that old in the AM when I try to get all the parts going in the right direction...
As for the friendly "gauntlet"... well, the Proof will be in the buying and bidding, not just the listing...Listing is round 1! :)
You Chillin's play nice now...or I'll let the cat out in yer sandbox!
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Keep'em straight Doc, lord knows somebody's got to do it. And I imagine Bernie can't stay up late enough to do much straightening, but he is an early riser!
Kinda makes me feel good to know I'm considered a young'in. Been a long time since I've been referred to as being a young one. Even if it is just chronological order their referring to, but then age is also chronological. Hmmmm............
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Good times!!! Nice postings yesterday. 17 new ones yesterday same as Saturday. If we do 22 today we'll be starting a 6 th page. Yesterday's listings were
Pups 10
Geriatrics 7 :clapper:
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Originally posted by Converml:
Now I have to go find my riding Derby Doc. :saywhat:
Well, Tarz, ya got yer banter going now! :jumper:
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Their is the Doc Nock we all know and love. Sorry I cant stay and play but.....its time to make to doughnuts and I'm already late.
Bill