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Title: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: bunyan on July 17, 2018, 02:59:34 PM
The clock is ticking down for this year's Denton hill shoot! I haven't benn able to make it for quite a few years now but this year the wife and kids and I are making a day trip out on Thursday. The main goals are to set my six year old daughter up with a bow of her own, shoot, have fun, maybe buy a few trinkets and maybe sell a few at the blanket swap. I'm hoping the family has fun and in the future we can go for several days and camp.  So who else is going this year?
Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: Herdbull on July 17, 2018, 03:14:50 PM
I will be there with Barry Wensel under the vendors tent. I should be there Thursday. Barry is giving a seminar, but I have not been able to pin down which day. But please stop by and ask him when he will give his group talk versus individual talks with each customer at the booth. Should be a great time for all. Mike
Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: NYRON on July 17, 2018, 03:42:49 PM
I'll be there, as well.

Please stop by the LifeCycle Gear booth and say hello. I always enjoy meeting new friends and seeing old ones at Denton.
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Post by: LBR on July 17, 2018, 04:56:38 PM
I'll be there at the BCY table.   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Jwilliam on July 17, 2018, 05:08:18 PM
Really looking forward to it. Should be getting there sometime on Wednesday.
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Post by: Sawpilot 75 on July 17, 2018, 05:58:07 PM
I've missed the last couple due to work and family obligations. I'll be there the whole time. Looking forward to it!


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Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: wingnut on July 17, 2018, 06:23:29 PM
we will be there in the Vendors tent as always.  Dryad Bows and Helle knives.

Mike
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Post by: Bow man on July 17, 2018, 07:07:13 PM
Tracey and I will be there!!!   Rushing to get a bow or two done to have a better stock 

Also stop on by and check out the special we will be running on all the Predator Camo we have in stock
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Post by: Rock 'N Bow on July 17, 2018, 07:09:42 PM
I will be there for the 6th consecutive time, and the 3rd time with my whole family, Thursday through Saturday.
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Post by: Jayrod on July 17, 2018, 07:18:37 PM
Be there with my 2 boys can't wait!! :archer2:
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Post by: carbonflyr on July 17, 2018, 07:28:16 PM
mike
i may be along to see about a ilf setup
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Post by: jsweka on July 17, 2018, 08:35:35 PM
Highlight of my summer.  I'll be getting there Wednesday and staying though Sunday.

This year as a bonus.....I get out of going to my mother-in-law's birthday party!!!!   :laughing:
Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: Homey88 on July 17, 2018, 08:45:04 PM
I will be there attending my first ever time ever on Saturday. I can't wait to attend!
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Post by: TimDougan on July 17, 2018, 09:37:24 PM
Be there friday have not missed one in well a long long time. TD.
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Post by: 4runr on July 17, 2018, 11:24:52 PM
Yep, I'll be there Thursday - Sunday
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Post by: northern lights on July 18, 2018, 06:45:25 AM
 Wife and I'll be there Thursday with another couple, any  chance I can get my copy of One  with the wilderness signed again. One  of  the best times of the year for us lots  of amazing vendors and lots of  people with the same likes to talk with, can't wait  hope the weather is as nice as last year!
Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: Red Beastmaster on July 18, 2018, 07:39:13 AM
I've only missed two. My wife and I stay at a B&B nearby. It has been an annual vacation for many years.
Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: ThePushArchery on July 18, 2018, 07:47:47 AM
Can't wait! We will be there in our booth under the Vendor Tent! Stop by and say hello!
Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: longbowman on July 18, 2018, 08:18:50 AM
The only one my son and I missed was the first one, been there for each one since.  Can't believe how long this has been going on.  The first year we went my son was 12.  Now we go with his son who will be a senior this year and his 11 yr. old daughter!  It's been a lot of fun...even after the tornado and no power a few years back!
Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: BigJim on July 18, 2018, 11:57:32 AM
We will be there as well.. I'm leaving in a couple of hours, hopefully. I will be set up at the IBO trad shoot in WV this weekend and then on to ETAR.

As always, I have a bunch of stuff! Nearly 300 used bows, all of the other trad supplies as well.

If you are in the market for bow building supplies, I will have a pallet of crazy riser blocks and a couple hundred sets of veneers... glue as well.
Thanks, BigJim
Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: Big Ed on July 18, 2018, 12:08:28 PM
My daughter and I will be there from Wednesday on.
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Post by: Homey88 on July 18, 2018, 01:59:15 PM
Hope to meet a lot of you guys there! I'm getting excited!
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Post by: fnshtr on July 18, 2018, 03:10:05 PM
We will arrive on Monday evening and be there through Sunday. My wife, one granddaughter and myself. Looking forward to seeing some of y'all!
Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: Joe2Crow on July 18, 2018, 03:56:14 PM
I'll be there with my 11-year-old grandson from Wednesday thru Sunday.  Last year was his first time and he made me promise we will go every year! He had a blast.  Looking forward to it.
Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: mec lineman on July 18, 2018, 05:29:34 PM
me and my gang of scallywags will be there! :biglaugh:
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Post by: skeaterbait on July 19, 2018, 07:48:27 AM
The Mrs. was kind enough to donate her birthday to another trip to ETAR, she is a good, good wife. We'll roll in Thursday and head out Sunday. This will be my third run out there and really looking forward to it.
Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: K Thompson on July 19, 2018, 05:30:39 PM
Striker bows will be there! Come by and check us out! Bring your gloves and tabs and test drive a few!

See you there
Keith
Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: Horney Toad on July 20, 2018, 12:01:29 AM
 :archer2:

I'm going next Wednesday!
Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: Jim Brennen on July 20, 2018, 12:22:54 PM
I will be there with my wife and 3 grandkids, wish me luck. missed last year due to neck surgery, cant wait to get back.
Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: ShooterF150 on July 21, 2018, 08:45:13 AM
leaving  monday  morning looking forward to it  rain  or shine Ill be there mike.
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Post by: Ron LaClair on July 21, 2018, 03:42:23 PM
Those of you who are going to Denton be sure and check out Teresa's wool, especially the wool bibs. I got mine last fall and absolutely love them. Zippers galore, pockets galore, easy on and off.

(http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/wool-bibs.jpg)
Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: ghall80 on July 22, 2018, 09:14:25 PM
Can't wait will have my boys and myself under the vendor tents can't wait to see some old friends and say hi to some of my fantastic customers

And ETAR itself!!!!!! Is always a blast
Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: jsweka on July 23, 2018, 10:30:03 PM
Hey Gary - You better pack them boys some boots.  ETAR is going to be a sloppy muddy mess this year with all the rain we're getting in Central PA.

We've had really good weather for several years in a row now, so I guess we're due for a messy one.  The vendors will like it - drives people into the tents and floods the money out of their pockets.
Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: NYRON on July 24, 2018, 07:54:11 AM
I live in Port Matilda about 2 hours from Denton and it's been raining here for 3 days...should be interesting!

I'm leaving this afternoon and will provide a report if I'm able.
Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: Red Beastmaster on July 24, 2018, 09:11:20 AM
Imagine several thousand people stomping over the same exact spot and you've got one big muddy mess! I told my wife to pack her old tennis shoes.

Makes me glad I stay off site when the whole place turns into Woodstock.

Should be fun!
Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: Howitser on July 24, 2018, 02:20:03 PM
I'm just east on Rt. 6 a pieceway.  Hope to get there if obligations allow......would like to meet some of ya's....do ya's all wear big yellar hats what say TG on em?  So's I know who to meet? :tongue:
Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: bunyan on July 24, 2018, 03:29:55 PM
Howitser, I should be easy to spot, ill be the guy shooting trad! 😁 I'm usually the only one!
Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: 2fletch on July 24, 2018, 05:00:53 PM
It's been rough this past week. My younger brother in Kentucky suddenly passed away. What a shock. Karen and I are back home now and packing up for the Denton Hill trip. Come by the booth and say "hello". We have a huge variety of bow quivers to show.  :archer2:
Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: canopyboy on July 24, 2018, 11:28:34 PM
Don, sorry to hear that. I'll definitely stop by and say hello.

In central PA now, heading a bit further north to be there tomorrow. I didn't bring waders to cross the creek to 9 mile, but otherwise I think I'm set for the rain. Forecast shows things ok starting Thursday.

Not sure what Sweka is talking about with several years of good weather. This will be my 3rd year. Last year was great, but I remember some serious showers crowding the vendor tents two years ago.
Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: 2fletch on July 25, 2018, 08:30:01 AM
Well, it's Wednesday morning and we have wimped out. Despite the fact that the reservations have been made, car rented, and everything packed, we aren't, going this year. The passing of younger brother Larry and the trip to Kentucky left Karen and I a little stressed out. The weather reports showing flash flooding and rain all week were more than we could stand, Good luck to everyone, we will miss you, have a great time, and Karen and I will pray for your safety to Denton Hill and back home.
Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: Deno on July 25, 2018, 08:46:52 AM
Deepest sympathy to you and your family Don.

Deno

Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: Roy from Pa on July 25, 2018, 08:59:30 AM
Sorry for your loss, prayers for the family.
:pray:
Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: RedShaft on July 27, 2018, 12:57:12 PM
If a guy was to go up tomorrow, would there be any space available to pitch a small tent and sleep if need be? I have not been up there for a very long time, I don't remember what it's like for over night camping. Thought of maybe going up.  It's 3hr drive for me. Thanks
Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: northern lights on July 27, 2018, 03:12:48 PM
Had a blast yesterday, got to talk with Uncle Barry and Herdbull, wife spent a lot of money and got my best friend converted from  a crossbow to a recurve, and big  thanks to Big Jim for taking the time to get him set up, now  he wants to go back next year for a couple of days so we can have the time to shoot and shop and chew the fat. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: mec lineman on July 27, 2018, 07:29:15 PM
large time hads by all
Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on July 28, 2018, 09:10:03 AM
Sorry about the news Don,

I wish I was there again.  Talk about a kid in a candy store... Have fun everyone and stay kinda dry, I remember years where my backquiver filled with water and every time I leaned over I would get another shower.  :scared:...

I will miss being with good friends and seeing faces I have not seen in quite a while.
Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: bunyan on July 28, 2018, 03:50:58 PM
Redshaft, it might be tough.  It fills up fast up there.  We went up for the day on Thursday and had a fantastic time.  Bought my six year old daughter a Saint Joe's River youth bow and she couldn't put it down.  At least not until her and her little sister found the mudpit on the swamp course!  They already want to go back next year!  I'm okay with that!
Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: T Sunstone on July 30, 2018, 10:10:49 AM
Should have taken a picture, they put 3 picnic tables in the creek to cross to nine mile course.  Muddy but still had a great time.  Worth the trip just to hear uncle Barry.   
Title: Re: ETAR Denton Hill 2018
Post by: Horney Toad on July 30, 2018, 07:40:24 PM
Quote from: T Sunstone on July 30, 2018, 10:10:49 AM
Should have taken a picture, they put 3 picnic tables in the creek to cross to nine mile course.  Muddy but still had a great time.  Worth the trip just to hear uncle Barry.

Sorry to miss seeing you Terry!  from Jeff