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Title: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Whip on April 28, 2010, 09:18:00 AM
As part of the Compton gathering each year a Trad Gang "meet & great" has become part of the tradition.  I am going to be helping to coordinate this years event.

We have Saturday morning from 11 - 12 scheduled for a meeting of all Trad Gangers who would like a chance to put a face with a name.  We will meet in the main seminar tent.

I was working the booth last year and since I was still in storm recovery mode I didn't make it over to the meeting last year.  For those that did, what can we do differently this year to make it better?

I'm planning to have name tags available, and thinking maybe a white board to sign in on.  Would some people like to have a round of shooting with different members afterward?  Maybe just throw names in a hat to match up groupings so that you can get a chance to get to know some new people?

Any other ideas or suggestions?  Just let me know and we'll make it happen  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Tim Fishell on April 28, 2010, 09:25:00 AM
Joe, Glad to see somebody is still heading this up.  I didn't make it last year either because of my storm recovery at home!!    :banghead:    Hopefully this year I will be around for the get together.
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: salemons on April 28, 2010, 09:44:00 AM
I'm pretty new here but would sure like to meet other members. I plan to be there with my daughter. Nametags are a great idea. This will be our first gathering and it sounds like a blast!!
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: hormoan on April 28, 2010, 09:50:00 AM
Hey I missed that one also, guess I was de-mudding all your gear Joe  ;)  

    I'm in for this year, weather permitting  :D
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: GREATBROWNKNOCKEMDOWN on April 28, 2010, 09:58:00 AM
JOE YOUR IDEA SOUNDS GREAT! This new transition to trad archery has been awesome for me! I have heard that compton is awesome and cant wait! Just like i cant wait for the ND trip!! Thanks to you and Bruce again!!!
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: BowHuntingFool on April 28, 2010, 10:03:00 AM
Yeah sounds like a great idea! I like the shooting a round with tradgangers! I too can't wait for Compton and ND with you, Bruce and Raf!!!!
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Paul Mattson on April 28, 2010, 10:04:00 AM
What are the dates for Comptons?  I am not sure if I will be back from Alaska to make it.
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: BowHuntingFool on April 28, 2010, 10:06:00 AM
Paul, the weekend of the 18th of June. Hope your back in time!
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: wingnut on April 28, 2010, 10:12:00 AM
We are going to be at Compton's but Jason will not be traveling with us.  (new baby duties)

So please stop by the booth and say howdy.  I'm probably not going to get to the TG gathering.

Mike
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Jason R. Wesbrock on April 28, 2010, 11:47:00 AM
I like the idea, especially the round of shooting part.
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Shaun on April 28, 2010, 12:43:00 PM
Good stuff Whip! Missed last year for bear hunt but will be there for sure this time. See you all there.
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Onions on April 28, 2010, 12:53:00 PM
If I can get out of work that day, I am in
Thanks Whip for organazing!

chris <><
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on April 28, 2010, 03:41:00 PM
We'll be there !!! Gonna drive up on Thursday and come back home on Sunday. Looking forward to putting some faces to names and would love to shoot a round with some "Trad Gang" folks.

Sign me up !!!!!   :campfire:    :archer:  

Winterhawk1960
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: owlbait on April 28, 2010, 05:00:00 PM
Can I hook up with someone with a dakota bow and Rick Welch training? I need some help! Like the shoot a round idea. Great way to walk and talk.
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: JPE on April 28, 2010, 05:24:00 PM
Good Idea ; We will have booth duty but hope everyone stops by to talk. Jim
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Horner on April 28, 2010, 05:28:00 PM
I'm in!!!   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: smoke1953 on April 28, 2010, 07:45:00 PM
I was at that gathering last year and it did need a spark of some sort. A picture was taken by someone that attended but I never saw it posted anywhere.  I suppose I could have missed it.  I figure there was 10 of us last year but it seemed to break up quickly. The white board sign in idea and shoot are good ideas but don't forget to get a picture.  Won't be able to attend this year which I'm really regretting but I will have a good time with my wife on the cruise she planned for that date.   :banghead:  
With Whip, BowhuntingFool, Jason, Rafael and maybe BadgerArrow you've got a good start on a great time.
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Bonebuster on April 28, 2010, 08:40:00 PM
This year will be a first for me...looking forward to it so much!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: owlbait on April 28, 2010, 08:49:00 PM
Whip, any chance we could get a shooting area for an hour or so and bring a bunch of our bows there to swap and shoot? Kind of a bow round up? Would be neat to see what the other guys are shooting and get a feel for some other bow models.
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on April 28, 2010, 08:51:00 PM
By the time that I got there on Saturday last year, there were only 4 people left. I have a pretty good digital camera and I am quite sure that my wonderful wife would oblige and snap a picture or two. I can assure you that it will be posted here on Trad Gang after I return home.

Owlbait has a pretty good idea.......hopefully he will post it, I think it will be a "good thing" for everyone.

Winterhawk1960
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on April 28, 2010, 08:52:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by owlbait:
Whip, any chance we could get a shooting area for an hour or so and bring a bunch of our bows there to swap and shoot? Kind of a bow round up? Would be neat to see what the other guys are shooting and get a feel for some other bow models.
I'll second that idea   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:  

Winterhawk1960
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: oneshot-onekill on April 28, 2010, 09:19:00 PM
I hope to make it for the whole weekend this year...bringing rubber boots and rain gear...that way it won't rain.

Whip...if I bring a couple bows for refurbish will you have room to haul back home or should I just ship them to you?
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Ryan Rothhaar on April 28, 2010, 09:33:00 PM
The wife and I are gonna make it this year, so I'll be sure to keep an eye on this and stop by the gathering.  Should be easy to spot Joe - I'll look for the guy in the funny hat....wait there'll be lots of guys in funny hats....

On another note....if anyone is interested, we'll be involved in a blood tracking seminar on Friday afternoon with information and a presentation about blood tracking dogs.  We'll have a super secret expert guest there to give the seminar!  Hoping to put on a demonstration as well. Should be interesting.  If nothing else stop by and say "Hi!" to the pup...(I'll be the guy getting pulled around by the weiner dog).

Ryan
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on April 28, 2010, 10:26:00 PM
Ryan,

Do you think you could talk your Dad into coming along with you ??? I have talked to him several times on the phone......own both of his books and would LOVE to meet him and shake his hand, as I am sure many others would too ???

Winterhawk1960
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Whip on April 29, 2010, 07:20:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Ryan Rothhaar:
 Should be easy to spot Joe - I'll look for the guy in the funny hat....wait there'll be lots of guys in funny hats....

Hey!! I resemble that remark!  :biglaugh:  

I like the idea of the bow exchange.  Doubt we can get the shooting range dedicated strictly to us though.  Vendors will need to allow customers to shoot, and we don't want to tick off the vendors.  Nothing to stop us from heading to the shooting range on the way to shoot the course though.  Definately bring your bows along for others to see.

I look forward to Compton almost as much as a hunting trip - always a good time!
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Whip on April 29, 2010, 07:21:00 PM
Oh, and Terry - yes, I do plan on picking up bows at the show.  They can be dropped off in my booth anytime.  I'll be posting a reminder as the time gets close.
Thanks!
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Ryan Rothhaar on April 29, 2010, 09:35:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Winterhawk1960:
Ryan,

Do you think you could talk your Dad into coming along with you ??? I have talked to him several times on the phone......own both of his books and would LOVE to meet him and shake his hand, as I am sure many others would too ???

Winterhawk1960
As far as I know he's planning on coming this year.

R
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on April 29, 2010, 09:43:00 PM
Ryan,

Thanks for letting me know........now I have one more thing to look forward to in Michigan.   :campfire:  

Winterhawk1960
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Irish on April 29, 2010, 09:45:00 PM
I will be there.   "Hunt It" should be with me at the meeting - unless he oversleeps  :laughing:
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Orion on April 29, 2010, 11:09:00 PM
Yep.  I plan to be there as well.  I like the idea of mixing it up to do some shooting.
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Kevin Winkler on April 30, 2010, 08:13:00 PM
My wife and I are planning on being there also. I'm coming along great after my hip surgery, I think I should be ready to hit the courses. Let's hope for nice weather this year.

I might even go out turkey hunting in a week or two!
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Bonebuster on April 30, 2010, 10:23:00 PM
Question...Does anybody bring their dogs to their campsite? Good dogs of course.  :D
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: DWT on May 01, 2010, 10:29:00 AM
Looking forward to comptons this year, and meeting some of the dudes on here, sounds cool. Bringing the camper this year and will have beverages avalible in the evenings and Elk burgers too.Everyone on this site is welcome at my camp.Don
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: NoCams on May 01, 2010, 10:50:00 AM
This will be our first year and looking forward to meeting lots of TG's we see posting on here. Sure hope the weather is good too.

nocams
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: rabbitman on May 01, 2010, 11:44:00 AM
I'm planning on being there...Compton is a must attend event IMHO.  Besides, if I'm not mistaken, I believe Whip still owes me a beer from last year.  :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: owlbait on May 01, 2010, 03:27:00 PM
Bonebuster, plenty of good dogs there. Bring it along.
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Craig Schoneberg on May 01, 2010, 03:30:00 PM
Three of us from Nebraska will be there again this year.  Will try to make the TG 'gathering'.
Craig
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: dakota tim on May 01, 2010, 04:11:00 PM
We'll be there!  Like Whip I REALLY look forward to Compton.  My kids start talking about next year on the trip home!

Great ideas so far.  I was late to the get together last year & everyone was gone.
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Whip on May 01, 2010, 04:19:00 PM
quote:
Originally posted by rabbitman:
I'm planning on being there...Compton is a must attend event IMHO.  Besides, if I'm not mistaken, I believe Whip still owes me a beer from last year.   :readit:    :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on May 01, 2010, 05:09:00 PM
Whip,

I'm gonna pick me up one of those Bailey hats. I've regretted NOT buying one since last year. I'm not sure of the size, so I'm gonna try 'em on till I find one that fits.

Winterhawk1960
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: UnderControl16 on May 01, 2010, 05:52:00 PM
I am all for this and still plan on attending this year. Does anyone know how much it cost to shoot the range(s)?
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Rock Crusher on May 02, 2010, 06:09:00 AM
I got a dumb question where is this happening in michigan. Anybody got an adress or anything? If it's not to far away I'm gonna try to be there and get some shooting advice. Thanks RC
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: elk nailer on May 02, 2010, 08:06:00 AM
Rock crusher, It's at the Berrien County Sportsmans Club in Berrien Spring Mi . The address is 2985 east linco rd Berrien Springs.
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on May 02, 2010, 09:45:00 AM
UnderControl16,

If my memory serves me correctly, last year it cost $10 to shoot one day and either $20 or $25 to shoot all the days. Well worth it.....last year there were 3 different courses and I'm hearing that this year there are 4.

Someone please correct me if I am wrong.

Winterhawk1960
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: aroflyte on May 02, 2010, 10:26:00 AM
I'll be there. Shooting round sounds fun.
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Steve O on May 02, 2010, 11:19:00 AM
As long as I can remember, there have always been 4 courses.  Doesn't look like I will be working this year, so I plan to shoot my heart out.  My son and I may have enough spare time that we can enter some of the other events in addition to the chili contest.  

Joe, if you need somebody to give you a break at the booth, let me know
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Bill Turner on May 04, 2010, 11:42:00 AM
Would love to make the drive from Texas to attend this event. Heard a lot about Compton over the years. Just don't know if I can fit it in this year. Sounds like a great time will be had by all. Enjoy.  :banghead:
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Herdbull on May 04, 2010, 01:39:00 PM
I'm sorry I will miss you guys and Roger, but will be bear hunting with Barry and an arm-load of other TGers at BQIV.  I'm sure it will be a great time a Comptons.

Keep the poles up.

Mike
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on May 20, 2010, 04:15:00 PM
It's getting closer........  :campfire:    :archer2:
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: longarrow on May 20, 2010, 06:13:00 PM
We're be at Compton this year, yea I know about the storm last year..We had items blown for miles I think! We're be inside the tent this year! Will try to make the meetin'!!!! We're have a CAP for TG's to sign!
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: longarrow on May 20, 2010, 06:16:00 PM
Bill Turner...you need to get the Compton shoot...nothing like it in the world!! Once you've been, you're keep finding ways to go back!!!...Dano...I'll be lookin' for you too!
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Overspined on May 21, 2010, 12:02:00 AM
sounds great
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Tim Fishell on May 21, 2010, 08:02:00 AM
Only 4 more weeks boys and girls!!    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: doctari on May 21, 2010, 08:59:00 AM
I am planning on being there, They put on a great chili dinner for everyone on Friday. Always great to see old friends and meet new ones. Count me in on the meet and greet.   :thumbsup:    :archer2:
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: koops4 on May 21, 2010, 01:41:00 PM
I am hoping to be there with my son.  We have never been to Compton before.
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Daniel G. Banting on May 21, 2010, 04:08:00 PM
Irish, In order for Hunt It to oversleep he would first have to GO to sleep. They don't call him the Road Camel for nothing!
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Irish on May 21, 2010, 04:56:00 PM
Ya, I know all about Dave (Hunt It) and his driving.  I am the guy that has driven across the US with him many time.   The guy is unbelievable.   It was meant as a poke at the big guy.
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Arwin on May 22, 2010, 12:20:00 AM
I'll be there!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Bonebuster on May 22, 2010, 08:43:00 AM
I`m bringing the whole tribe.

Are there provisions for a campfire at the individual campsites?

Looking forward to it!!!
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: Todweelz on May 22, 2010, 04:31:00 PM
Planning on being there all day Fri., what time can we start shooting and visiting the vendors? going to drive down in the a.m, then home at end of day. Todd
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: UnderControl16 on June 16, 2010, 07:47:00 PM
It's almost here gentlemen!
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: UnderControl16 on June 16, 2010, 07:49:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by DWT:
Looking forward to comptons this year, and meeting some of the dudes on here, sounds cool. Bringing the camper this year and will have beverages avalible in the evenings and Elk burgers too.Everyone on this site is welcome at my camp.Don
Might take you up on that one, never tried Elk and a cold drink sounds good after a day of shooting.
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: bowhunterfrompast on June 16, 2010, 11:00:00 PM
This will be my first year, and I plan on spending a lot of time at the ABCC building.

Will try to make the TG 'gathering'.
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: luv2bowhunt on June 17, 2010, 12:07:00 AM
I should be able to make the 11:00 meeting time  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Trad Gang at Compton
Post by: UnderControl16 on June 17, 2010, 12:30:00 AM
ABCC building? What is that? thanks  :)