2013 Annual Bow Swap

[SEMO_HUNTER]

Originally posted by Goose Gossett:
 

 

The beginnings of someone's potential bow is already famous in Arkansas.  I was interviewed by the local news today about a potential urban hunt in my town.  The stave is behind me hiding something really fun.  I'm debating whether or not to post any pictures until I'm done.  Maybe because if I snap it in half no one would ever know the difference.  *fingers crossed*

How could anyone possibly compete with that? LOL

[SEMO_HUNTER]

I will either make a bow or skin one of my own and give it to the intended recipient. Please put me in the bow swap.

[SEMO_HUNTER]

When is the deadline? And when will the draw begin? Not much of a leadership presence this year. So who's in charge?

[jsweka]

SEMO - The swap is almost over for this year. Sign up was back in January and the deadline for shipping is July 7 (but I'm sure there will be some tardiness).

Stiks-n-Strings and KellyG are heading it up again this year and keeping track of things.

I imagine the next sign up will be in January 2014.

[KellyG]

Semo have not seen you around for a bit how have you been? Yep Stiks is in charge and I help out how ever I can.

[SportHunter]

I'll probably miss the deadline by a bit but I will make it happen. Been really busy this year but that's good when your working for yourself.

[Swissbow]

Finally the weather gods were good to me and I could go out and shoot the bow I got from LittleBen. It draws nice and smooth and it's a charm to shoot.

 

 

 

Thanks again LittleBen for that great bow.

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Andy

[goobersan]

teaser pics. I still have some work to do with the finish, pores to fill,etc. Going to shoot her this morning. shipping friday
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[SEMO_HUNTER]

Originally posted by KellyG:
Semo have not seen you around for a bit how have you been? Yep Stiks is in charge and I help out how ever I can.

I kinda figured it was too late, couldn't remember when the draw was?
I pop in and out mostly just reading the posts and looking at the fine bows you all are putting out. I have to say there are some very talented bowyers here as always. I quit making bows for a bit, been skinning some bows and limbs for other TG members. I'm starting to get the itch for building again, hopefully get one done this summer.

[SEMO_HUNTER]

Originally posted by SEMO_HUNTER:
When is the deadline? And when will the draw begin? Not much of a leadership presence this year. So who's in charge?

Didn't mean that in a disrespectful way or anything, just that things change a bit when you haven't been around much. I don't even know who the moderators are now. LOL  

[bowhntineverythingnh03743]

Glad to see you back Semo... Always loved seeing your work!

[LittleBen]

Andy, I'm glad you enjoyed the bow. I know it came in light for what you requested, btu once I shot it, I thought it was exactly the way it wanted to be and I didn't want ruin it fixing something that wasn't broken.

It was hard to ship that one off, but it found a nice new home.

[Jim Rocole]

Being my first year in the bow swap i am amazed by the quality of the craftmanship that is being displayed. Everyone should be proud of your work.

[D]

I agree Jim everyone should be extremly proud of their work.  They all have doen a great job.

[bigbob2]

Totally agree very fine bows one and all.

[Goose Gossett]

I'm just sad SEMO found that picture I thought I had erased from all my old archives... I'm guessing he works for the NSA and had it downloaded in his computer in Utah.  

[Jake Fr]

Well my lil Bird took flight on its way to her new home this mornin I hope #### ######## likes it she should be there by this Friday

[John Scifres]

I just got this awesome osage selfbow from Tsosie "Sacred MT" Taylor.  Imagine my joy after spending the morning dropping $850 on a new water heater in getting such a great surprise.  

I think it might have been sent to the wrong address though since the accompanying note said something about the swap being rewarding because Tsosie got to build a bow for a "master bowyer".  Maybe that was in last year's swap???  At any rate, I'm keeping it.  The "master bowyer" can come wrestle me for it.

I immediately got my arrows out and then watched one of the regular downpours we have been having start.  I still put a couple through it from inside the garage.  Awesome shooter.  I sure wish I could send some of this rain out to Tsosie in AZ.  My heart hurts for the firefighters and their friends and families out there   :(  

Thanks for the great bow and nice surprise.  May all our hearts be lighter through the joy of our friends here at Tradgang.

   

[soy]

Wow ....congratulations on receiving such a fine yella stick!!!!!

[soy]

Originally posted by Swissbow:
Oh, I almost forgot, last week I finished my swap bow. Here are some teaser pics...

 

The upper one is a bow I made for my buddy Roland...
 

 

I hope I can send it off within the next week.

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Andy

Wow I don't know how I missed this set o pics....