PBS Banquet Donations

[Whip]

Kevin asked me to post this picture for him - he still needs Photobucket lessons.  I don't know who made this - I'm sure Kevin will chime in to explain, but it sure is gorgeous!

 

[Kevin Bahr]

Thanks, Joe!  The fantastic quilt above was stitched and donated by Janet Judson.  She has donated quilts to PBS banquets in the past and I must say, they do very well at the auctions!  I hope the right 2 or 3 women want this one, it is truly a work of art.  Thank you so very much, Janet!

[Walt Francis]

Here are a few pictures of the donated bow I just shipped to Pittsburg for the convention:

   

 

 

Specifications fir the bow are: Osage selfbow, Righthanded, 58# @ 28”, 60” nock to nock, Big Horn Sheep Horn tip overlays, and Python snakeskin backing.

[Forester]

Very, very nice work Mr. Francis.  I had just noticed that the PBS web site has your donation listed as "Self Bow"   Somehow I knew that was a bit understated.

[Kevin Bahr]

FYI, a correction on one of our great donations:
instead of a recurve bow from Northwind Traditional Archery, Gerry Feigl will be donating a beautiful handmade bamboo flyrod.  It is a 7 1/2 foot 4/5 weight.
Thanks again, Gerry!

[4runr]

Dang Walt, I can't wait to see that baby in person.


Beautiful!!

[tippit]

Walt,  That has to be one of the prettiest bows I've seen     Plus it has just the right camo for spring black bears.  This could be a very expensive weekend...Doc

[Whip]

That sure is a beauty Walt!  
On my glass bows I pull about 29".  Just theoretically, if the auctioneer somehow got confused if a guy in the crowd was scratching his nose, do ya think that bow might handle an extra bit of draw length?

[tippit]

Don't worry Whip, I'll be sitting next to ya and definitely keep track of your hand going above your nose  

[Kevin Bahr]

FYI, in my excited haste to post another great donation item, I incorrectly described the bolo tie that Brian Tessman has made and donated:  instead of just plain old "antler", it is crafted from fossilized walrus tusk, with a scrimshaw "pictograph" artwork, braided leather cord with walrus teeth accents.  
Still, I know Brian's work and this will be PRIMO!
Thanks again, Brian!

[Whip]

Uh oh.  Roomies lusting after the same bow.     This could get ugly!
  :eek:  

Hello, VISA?  What's the limit on my card?

[Kevin Bahr]

This just in...an original book, "Sagittarius" by Bob Swinehart.  This book is graciously donated by Dennis Scicchitano.  
Thanks Dennis!  That is awesome!

[Walt Francis]

Joe, in the picture of me at full draw the bow is drawn to 28 1/2".  I always overdraw a bow then let down about an inch, so the first three or four hundred times I drew this bow it went to around 29 1/2".  I don't think it will have any problem handling 29".  The python snakeskin is really thick, in fact thicker then the antelope rawhide I normally use when backing a bow.

[Whip]

Did you see that Jeff?  Walt just gave the the green light!  

[tippit]

No Fear...I know you're color blind anyway