Title: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: Whip on May 08, 2011, 11:33:00 PM
Post by: Whip on May 08, 2011, 11:33:00 PM
During the St. Jude auction last year one of the offerings really caught my attention. Don and Skyler Wilson put together a package that included a 2011 spring bowfishing trip on the waters of Alabama near their home. The trip was offered for two people. My good friend Jeff Springer (Tippit), partnered up in the auction, and with a little judicious bidding we found ourselves as winners on the package.
We hoped to time the trip to coincide with the spring spawning activity. Don suggested that late April/early May might be ideal. It just so happens that the Tennessee Classic shoot was the last weekend in April, so it was an easy decision to combine the bowfishing trip with a visit to a shoot I had always thought about attending.
It had been a long cold spring here in Wisconsin, and I was really looking forward to rushing the season a bit by heading south for a week with good friends.
The real purpose of the trip was the bowfishing, but a few days at the Tennessee Classic were worth the drive all by themselves. I've been to a lot of different shoots, both large and small, but this one is really something special. It's more like a big family reunion than a 3D shoot, and we spent a great weekend with some of the finest people you could ever want to meet.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama019.jpg)
Making bows and knapping rocks were just about an around the clock activity for many of the participants.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama013.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama011.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama014.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama017.jpg)
We hoped to time the trip to coincide with the spring spawning activity. Don suggested that late April/early May might be ideal. It just so happens that the Tennessee Classic shoot was the last weekend in April, so it was an easy decision to combine the bowfishing trip with a visit to a shoot I had always thought about attending.
It had been a long cold spring here in Wisconsin, and I was really looking forward to rushing the season a bit by heading south for a week with good friends.
The real purpose of the trip was the bowfishing, but a few days at the Tennessee Classic were worth the drive all by themselves. I've been to a lot of different shoots, both large and small, but this one is really something special. It's more like a big family reunion than a 3D shoot, and we spent a great weekend with some of the finest people you could ever want to meet.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama019.jpg)
Making bows and knapping rocks were just about an around the clock activity for many of the participants.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama013.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama011.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama014.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama017.jpg)
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: Killdeer on May 08, 2011, 11:36:00 PM
Post by: Killdeer on May 08, 2011, 11:36:00 PM
That one is on my "must do" list!
Killdeer
Killdeer
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: Whip on May 08, 2011, 11:42:00 PM
Post by: Whip on May 08, 2011, 11:42:00 PM
Tippit brought an impressive arsenal of weapons for display.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama001.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama003.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama002.jpg)
Robtattoo was looking for a stave for a manly bow. This one might just work.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama037.jpg)
One of the highlights of any shoot is the time spent in camp.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama024.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama027.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama032.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama035.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama001.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama003.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama002.jpg)
Robtattoo was looking for a stave for a manly bow. This one might just work.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama037.jpg)
One of the highlights of any shoot is the time spent in camp.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama024.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama027.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama032.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama035.jpg)
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: Whip on May 08, 2011, 11:47:00 PM
Post by: Whip on May 08, 2011, 11:47:00 PM
A front row seat to dueling banjos.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama040.jpg)
The line for the Saturday night pot luck dinner stretched up the road. It was well worth the wait!
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama046.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama040.jpg)
The line for the Saturday night pot luck dinner stretched up the road. It was well worth the wait!
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama046.jpg)
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: rastaman on May 08, 2011, 11:52:00 PM
Post by: rastaman on May 08, 2011, 11:52:00 PM
:campfire:
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: Ragin Bull on May 08, 2011, 11:54:00 PM
Post by: Ragin Bull on May 08, 2011, 11:54:00 PM
It looks like a great time Joe. :thumbsup:
Maybe someday :campfire: :archer2:
Maybe someday :campfire: :archer2:
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: GRINCH on May 08, 2011, 11:56:00 PM
Post by: GRINCH on May 08, 2011, 11:56:00 PM
Looks like every had a good time,gotta try and make it sometime.
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: ilarcher on May 08, 2011, 11:59:00 PM
Post by: ilarcher on May 08, 2011, 11:59:00 PM
I need to make it to this event some year!!
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: Whip on May 09, 2011, 12:05:00 AM
Post by: Whip on May 09, 2011, 12:05:00 AM
The weekend went far too quickly, but the good news was that meant it was time to head to Alabama!
The Wilson home is in northeast corner of the state, and right in the middle of the area that had been devastated by tornadoes the last week in April. By the grace of God, their home had been spared from serious damage, with deadly tornadoes passing just a few miles on each side of their home. They were still without power when we arrived, and had no idea of when it might be back on.
Life in that part of the country had been turned upside down, and Jeff and I both felt like we were really imposing by showing up in the middle of it. But Don and Tammy insisted that they needed a diversion from what they had been dealing with and adamant that the plans go forward.
Bowfishing can be a messy sport, and spawning fish can leave your clothing unfit to ever be worn again. Jeff and I needed a throw away wardrobe. A trip to the Unclaimed Baggage store in Scottsboro, AL was in order. What better place to find a fishing outfit that you will never want to wear a second time?
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011-114.jpg)
Ready for some hot bowfishing action!
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011-94.jpg)
The Wilson home is in northeast corner of the state, and right in the middle of the area that had been devastated by tornadoes the last week in April. By the grace of God, their home had been spared from serious damage, with deadly tornadoes passing just a few miles on each side of their home. They were still without power when we arrived, and had no idea of when it might be back on.
Life in that part of the country had been turned upside down, and Jeff and I both felt like we were really imposing by showing up in the middle of it. But Don and Tammy insisted that they needed a diversion from what they had been dealing with and adamant that the plans go forward.
Bowfishing can be a messy sport, and spawning fish can leave your clothing unfit to ever be worn again. Jeff and I needed a throw away wardrobe. A trip to the Unclaimed Baggage store in Scottsboro, AL was in order. What better place to find a fishing outfit that you will never want to wear a second time?
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011-114.jpg)
Ready for some hot bowfishing action!
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011-94.jpg)
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: beachbowhunter on May 09, 2011, 12:14:00 AM
Post by: beachbowhunter on May 09, 2011, 12:14:00 AM
Hilarious!
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: clayton95 on May 09, 2011, 12:19:00 AM
Post by: clayton95 on May 09, 2011, 12:19:00 AM
:campfire:
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: Larry Surtees on May 09, 2011, 02:00:00 AM
Post by: Larry Surtees on May 09, 2011, 02:00:00 AM
Joe,
It was great meeting you and Jeff (Tippit) and being able to spend some time with you both.
I am glad that Don's plan worked for me to come up to his house and pick up Skyler and take him to the shoot.
Here are a few more pics from the Tennessee Classic. I posted a few of these on their site here on TG. But I thought I'd share some of them again here since I captured a couple of you.
Joe Lasch (Whip) and Skyler Wilson
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing038.jpg)
Joe Lasch (Whip) was one of the many vendors at the Tennessee Classic
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing005.jpg)
Jeff Springer (Tippit) showing off a few of his beauties
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing002.jpg)
It was great meeting you and Jeff (Tippit) and being able to spend some time with you both.
I am glad that Don's plan worked for me to come up to his house and pick up Skyler and take him to the shoot.
Here are a few more pics from the Tennessee Classic. I posted a few of these on their site here on TG. But I thought I'd share some of them again here since I captured a couple of you.
Joe Lasch (Whip) and Skyler Wilson
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing038.jpg)
Joe Lasch (Whip) was one of the many vendors at the Tennessee Classic
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing005.jpg)
Jeff Springer (Tippit) showing off a few of his beauties
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing002.jpg)
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: Larry Surtees on May 09, 2011, 02:09:00 AM
Post by: Larry Surtees on May 09, 2011, 02:09:00 AM
It seemed like Whip's tent was the gathering place in the evenings for many of the TGers that attended the Tennessee Classic.
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing014.jpg)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing023.jpg)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing020.jpg)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing019.jpg)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing014.jpg)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing023.jpg)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing020.jpg)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing019.jpg)
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: Larry Surtees on May 09, 2011, 02:30:00 AM
Post by: Larry Surtees on May 09, 2011, 02:30:00 AM
Joe,
The outfits you and Jeff picked up at the Unclaimed Baggage store were great, but you need to show one of the back side of your pants -- that's a work of art!!!!
The outfits you and Jeff picked up at the Unclaimed Baggage store were great, but you need to show one of the back side of your pants -- that's a work of art!!!!
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: johnis on May 09, 2011, 04:29:00 AM
Post by: johnis on May 09, 2011, 04:29:00 AM
it sounds that you had a great adventure even before the bowfishing!!
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: Whip on May 09, 2011, 07:37:00 AM
Post by: Whip on May 09, 2011, 07:37:00 AM
Finally sharing a camp with you Larry was long overdue and just as much of a pleasure as I knew it would be. Sure glad you were able to be a part of it!
Larry's boat is a magnificent bowfishing machine. Solid shooting platforms with plenty of room, enough lights to turn night into day, and a beast of a motor. It is quite a rig.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011-98.jpg)
The storm damage from the tornadoes a few days prior was like something out of a movie. It is no wonder that the Wilson's weren't feeling sorry for themselves just because they didn't have power. There were many many people just down the road who lost everything they owned, and many lost their lives as well.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011-35.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011-46.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011-38.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011-63.jpg)
Larry's boat is a magnificent bowfishing machine. Solid shooting platforms with plenty of room, enough lights to turn night into day, and a beast of a motor. It is quite a rig.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011-98.jpg)
The storm damage from the tornadoes a few days prior was like something out of a movie. It is no wonder that the Wilson's weren't feeling sorry for themselves just because they didn't have power. There were many many people just down the road who lost everything they owned, and many lost their lives as well.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011-35.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011-46.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011-38.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011-63.jpg)
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: Whip on May 09, 2011, 07:47:00 AM
Post by: Whip on May 09, 2011, 07:47:00 AM
The rains had of course left the waters muddy, and the cloudy conditions made bowfishing difficult. It was hard to see more than a foot into the water, and our first night out was more than a little tough. We did manage to get lucky on a few though.
Robtattoo was the designated fish processor and had agreed to take what we shot back to be cleaned, frozen, and smoked. All Jeff and I had to do was shoot them. Jeff got on the board with a nice catfish.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011-88.jpg)
Skyler and Larry know how to put arrows into fish and joined in on the action.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011-84.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011-86.jpg)
The waters we fished were teeming with shad. The are like speeding bullets flashing through the water, and the toughest of all fish to hit. Rob connected on one and demonstrated why bowfishing is one archery activity where a pass through shot is not a good thing. He had to cut his line to get the fish off.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011.jpg)
Robtattoo was the designated fish processor and had agreed to take what we shot back to be cleaned, frozen, and smoked. All Jeff and I had to do was shoot them. Jeff got on the board with a nice catfish.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011-88.jpg)
Skyler and Larry know how to put arrows into fish and joined in on the action.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011-84.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011-86.jpg)
The waters we fished were teeming with shad. The are like speeding bullets flashing through the water, and the toughest of all fish to hit. Rob connected on one and demonstrated why bowfishing is one archery activity where a pass through shot is not a good thing. He had to cut his line to get the fish off.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011.jpg)
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: tippit on May 09, 2011, 08:22:00 AM
Post by: tippit on May 09, 2011, 08:22:00 AM
Joe,
Glad you got this post started. After the bow fishing trip, Joe dropped me off at the Chattanooga Airport to fly to Aiken, SC. When Molly & I get back to Boston with our horses, I'll get some of my pictures up.
This was a great trip spent with super friends new & old. Don, Tammy, Skyler, and Chloe were amazing hosts especially considering the devastation of all those tornadoes around them...tippit
Glad you got this post started. After the bow fishing trip, Joe dropped me off at the Chattanooga Airport to fly to Aiken, SC. When Molly & I get back to Boston with our horses, I'll get some of my pictures up.
This was a great trip spent with super friends new & old. Don, Tammy, Skyler, and Chloe were amazing hosts especially considering the devastation of all those tornadoes around them...tippit
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: DW on May 09, 2011, 08:38:00 AM
Post by: DW on May 09, 2011, 08:38:00 AM
Great Pics and We are up-loading pics now.
We all had a great time and can't wait to do it again......we have some "memorable" pics that will coming soon :bigsmyl:
We all had a great time and can't wait to do it again......we have some "memorable" pics that will coming soon :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: LoweBow on May 09, 2011, 08:57:00 AM
Post by: LoweBow on May 09, 2011, 08:57:00 AM
Wanted to make it down w/ my buddy Scott this weekend, but had a death in the family. These pics will be a good warm up for our trip to Erie in 2 weeks!
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: DW on May 09, 2011, 09:16:00 AM
Post by: DW on May 09, 2011, 09:16:00 AM
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/2011/CIMG3494.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/2011/CIMG3501.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/2011/CIMG3504.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/2011/CIMG3511.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/2011/CIMG3516.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/2011/CIMG3530.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/2011/CIMG3528.jpg)
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: leatherneck on May 09, 2011, 09:25:00 AM
Post by: leatherneck on May 09, 2011, 09:25:00 AM
Looks like a totally awesome trip Joe!!!
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: Charlie Lamb on May 09, 2011, 09:27:00 AM
Post by: Charlie Lamb on May 09, 2011, 09:27:00 AM
:clapper:
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: DW on May 09, 2011, 09:29:00 AM
Post by: DW on May 09, 2011, 09:29:00 AM
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/2011/CIMG3536.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/2011/CIMG3539.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/2011/CIMG3542.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/2011/CIMG3545.jpg)
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: GRINCH on May 09, 2011, 11:24:00 AM
Post by: GRINCH on May 09, 2011, 11:24:00 AM
Great Pics,looks like it was an awesome trip.
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: Over&Under on May 09, 2011, 12:27:00 PM
Post by: Over&Under on May 09, 2011, 12:27:00 PM
Great pictures Joe! Bet you had a ball!
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: elkken on May 09, 2011, 12:51:00 PM
Post by: elkken on May 09, 2011, 12:51:00 PM
Thanks for sharing Joe ... some great folks there. I had the pleasure of meeting Skyler, Don and Larry at Solana this year.
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: jcar315 on May 09, 2011, 01:11:00 PM
Post by: jcar315 on May 09, 2011, 01:11:00 PM
What a great trip! Great people and great times for sure!!
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: Greg Szalewski on May 09, 2011, 01:12:00 PM
Post by: Greg Szalewski on May 09, 2011, 01:12:00 PM
Lookslike a good time Joe. Love them fishin dudds.
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: DW on May 09, 2011, 02:00:00 PM
Post by: DW on May 09, 2011, 02:00:00 PM
A slightly different view of the Fishing Attire...... (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/2011/CIMG3548.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/2011/CIMG3549.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/2011/CIMG3560.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/2011/CIMG3561.jpg) (http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/rickybob_2006/2011/CIMG3558.jpg)
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: Whip on May 09, 2011, 02:28:00 PM
Post by: Whip on May 09, 2011, 02:28:00 PM
Gee Don, thanks for the derriere shot! :eek:
We went out to dinner with the whole crew before fishing our last night there and I wore my fishing pants to the restaurant. I don't think the patrons knew quite what to make of those! :saywhat:
We had a bunch of winners in our group at the Oak Hill shoot. Skyler took first place shooting in his division. That boy can shoot! :archer2:
They also had a variety of beautiful raffle prizes and I put tickets into four different buckets. Of the four, my name was pulled for three of them, and Larry won the only one that I didn't. He took home the grand prize of a pair of beautiful snakeskin backed self bows!
If I'd have been thinking I would have driven to the nearest convenience store and bought some lottery tickets. What a lucky day!
We went out to dinner with the whole crew before fishing our last night there and I wore my fishing pants to the restaurant. I don't think the patrons knew quite what to make of those! :saywhat:
We had a bunch of winners in our group at the Oak Hill shoot. Skyler took first place shooting in his division. That boy can shoot! :archer2:
They also had a variety of beautiful raffle prizes and I put tickets into four different buckets. Of the four, my name was pulled for three of them, and Larry won the only one that I didn't. He took home the grand prize of a pair of beautiful snakeskin backed self bows!
If I'd have been thinking I would have driven to the nearest convenience store and bought some lottery tickets. What a lucky day!
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: robtattoo on May 09, 2011, 02:59:00 PM
Post by: robtattoo on May 09, 2011, 02:59:00 PM
Joe 'Disco Britches' Lasch
Jeff 'Action Slacks' Springer
A better pair of characters, friends and Gentlemen, you couldn't hope to find.
I had a great time with everyone over the week. Between the shoot, the fishing, the hammer-in & the food I had the week of my life! Jules also enjoyed meeting y'all & can't wait for you to come back this way.
Special mention has to go to Larry. One of the nicest guys on the planet. Thanks for letting me 'play' with your boat for a couple of nights! I'm in the market for a remote steer MudBuddy now! :D
Jeff 'Action Slacks' Springer
A better pair of characters, friends and Gentlemen, you couldn't hope to find.
I had a great time with everyone over the week. Between the shoot, the fishing, the hammer-in & the food I had the week of my life! Jules also enjoyed meeting y'all & can't wait for you to come back this way.
Special mention has to go to Larry. One of the nicest guys on the planet. Thanks for letting me 'play' with your boat for a couple of nights! I'm in the market for a remote steer MudBuddy now! :D
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: LoweBow on May 09, 2011, 03:03:00 PM
Post by: LoweBow on May 09, 2011, 03:03:00 PM
Whip....the stares at the pants were because of how high you were wearing them. You are supposed to wear the belt around your knees and hold the front w/ your left hands as you waddle around the boat looking cool. I think you coulda pulled this look off if it wasn't for the wardrobe mis queue.... :knothead:
-150 Thug Points from me......
-150 Thug Points from me......
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: NoCams on May 09, 2011, 03:13:00 PM
Post by: NoCams on May 09, 2011, 03:13:00 PM
Got to finally meet Tippit and Larry for the first time and they are fine gents indeed. Hope to share a campfire with them again soon.
Whip, Whip, Whip..... if you are going to continue shopping at Unclaimed Baggage then ya gots to change your handle with that taste in bowfishing clothes..... I am thinking ughhhh.... maybe.... " Fancy Pants ", haha !!!
Whip, Whip, Whip..... if you are going to continue shopping at Unclaimed Baggage then ya gots to change your handle with that taste in bowfishing clothes..... I am thinking ughhhh.... maybe.... " Fancy Pants ", haha !!!
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: Larry Surtees on May 09, 2011, 05:07:00 PM
Post by: Larry Surtees on May 09, 2011, 05:07:00 PM
Joe didn't say that he was quite a shot. He got quite a bit of action. Jeff did a good job at bringing them in as well.
Thanks to Don and Rob for doing the boat driving. Rob a remote steer as far forward as possible would be just the ticket
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing052.jpg)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing051.jpg)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing053.jpg)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing050.jpg)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing046.jpg)
Thanks to Don and Rob for doing the boat driving. Rob a remote steer as far forward as possible would be just the ticket
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing052.jpg)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing051.jpg)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing053.jpg)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing050.jpg)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing046.jpg)
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: jcar315 on May 09, 2011, 05:38:00 PM
Post by: jcar315 on May 09, 2011, 05:38:00 PM
The last pic of Joe is priceless!!
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: Kevin Winkler on May 09, 2011, 05:42:00 PM
Post by: Kevin Winkler on May 09, 2011, 05:42:00 PM
Whip, I guess we can now call you "Mr. Fancy Pants"
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: Leland on May 09, 2011, 06:29:00 PM
Post by: Leland on May 09, 2011, 06:29:00 PM
Thanks for sharing the pics and stories.Joe you definitely look like your from "out of town ".
Leland
Leland
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: yellow bow on May 09, 2011, 06:57:00 PM
Post by: yellow bow on May 09, 2011, 06:57:00 PM
Great pics and trip,thanks.
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: Greg Szalewski on May 09, 2011, 07:49:00 PM
Post by: Greg Szalewski on May 09, 2011, 07:49:00 PM
Hi Joe, this is Karen on Greg's log in. I love your outfit, I should get Greg a pair of jeans just like yours.
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: Whip on May 09, 2011, 08:07:00 PM
Post by: Whip on May 09, 2011, 08:07:00 PM
If Greg gets a pair of pants like that I don't think I would want to be seen with him. !["[dntthnk]"]("graemlins/dntthnk.gif" "\"\"")
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: FerretWYO on May 09, 2011, 08:18:00 PM
Post by: FerretWYO on May 09, 2011, 08:18:00 PM
Good stuff right here. I wish I could have made the trip out there. Though I sure would have to add to my wardrobe I dont got any fishing attire I dont reckon.
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: Whip on May 09, 2011, 08:23:00 PM
Post by: Whip on May 09, 2011, 08:23:00 PM
This trip was a true pleasure, regardless of the fishing conditions. The hospitality of Don, Tammy, Skyler and Chloe was humbling to say the least. Under the conditions, to have to entertain guests would be almost unthinkable. But the Wilson clan just carried on like it was no trouble at all, and Jeff and I really appreciated the welcome we received.
To have Larry and Rob there just made it all even more special. Once again, I was left feeling like I short changed St. Jude by not bidding high enough for this trip. What a bargain we received!
Tuesday ended up being a rain day, and we skipped out on the fishing. But with an expert blacksmith as part of the crew we had plenty to keep us occupied.
Don had recently picked up a propane forge and had his brother in law Sammy weld together an anvil to pound on. We were in business!
The first step was to pick a good file for the project.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011-31.jpg)
A master at work - pay attention grasshoppers!
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011-24.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011-29.jpg)
Rob brought along his forge as well. It had been far too long since he had swung a hammer, but it sure didn't take him long to find his rhythm.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011-7.jpg)
Don couldn't stand by and just watch. Once he got the hammer in his hands he couldn't put it down.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011-6.jpg)
It doesn't look like a file anymore!
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011-13.jpg)
To have Larry and Rob there just made it all even more special. Once again, I was left feeling like I short changed St. Jude by not bidding high enough for this trip. What a bargain we received!
Tuesday ended up being a rain day, and we skipped out on the fishing. But with an expert blacksmith as part of the crew we had plenty to keep us occupied.
Don had recently picked up a propane forge and had his brother in law Sammy weld together an anvil to pound on. We were in business!
The first step was to pick a good file for the project.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011-31.jpg)
A master at work - pay attention grasshoppers!
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011-24.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011-29.jpg)
Rob brought along his forge as well. It had been far too long since he had swung a hammer, but it sure didn't take him long to find his rhythm.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011-7.jpg)
Don couldn't stand by and just watch. Once he got the hammer in his hands he couldn't put it down.
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011-6.jpg)
It doesn't look like a file anymore!
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/TN-%20Alabama%202011/Alabama2011-13.jpg)
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on May 09, 2011, 08:33:00 PM
Post by: K.S.TRAPPER on May 09, 2011, 08:33:00 PM
Great thread, Looking forward to the rest!! :bigsmyl:
Tracy :thumbsup: :coffee:
Tracy :thumbsup: :coffee:
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: rastaman on May 09, 2011, 08:43:00 PM
Post by: rastaman on May 09, 2011, 08:43:00 PM
Awesome thread guys! Loved the attire! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: Guru on May 09, 2011, 09:36:00 PM
Post by: Guru on May 09, 2011, 09:36:00 PM
awesome! :clapper:
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: smoke1953 on May 09, 2011, 10:11:00 PM
Post by: smoke1953 on May 09, 2011, 10:11:00 PM
Two "wild and crazy guys"
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on May 09, 2011, 10:27:00 PM
Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on May 09, 2011, 10:27:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Guru:DITTO
awesome! :clapper:
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: Larry Surtees on May 09, 2011, 10:52:00 PM
Post by: Larry Surtees on May 09, 2011, 10:52:00 PM
A few more pics of the blacksmiths hard at work. It was amazing watching a piece of steel take shape so quickly and become a knife.
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing057.jpg)\\
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing058.jpg)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing065.jpg)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing063.jpg)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing057.jpg)\\
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing058.jpg)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing065.jpg)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing063.jpg)
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: Larry Surtees on May 09, 2011, 10:57:00 PM
Post by: Larry Surtees on May 09, 2011, 10:57:00 PM
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing068.jpg)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing071.jpg)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing073.jpg)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing071.jpg)
(http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg20/lsurtees/Tennesseclassicandbowfishing073.jpg)
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: GRINCH on May 09, 2011, 11:08:00 PM
Post by: GRINCH on May 09, 2011, 11:08:00 PM
Thats amazing work.
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: wapiti792 on May 10, 2011, 09:23:00 AM
Post by: wapiti792 on May 10, 2011, 09:23:00 AM
Keep it coming! I was so tempted to come to the Classic but couldn't fit it into my schedule! That won't happen next year. Awesome photos and storytelling gents :)
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: beachbowhunter on May 10, 2011, 01:27:00 PM
Post by: beachbowhunter on May 10, 2011, 01:27:00 PM
I see some St. Judes goodies in the making...
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: DW on May 10, 2011, 02:40:00 PM
Post by: DW on May 10, 2011, 02:40:00 PM
You have got that Right Norbert!
Lot's more pics coming tonight also.
Lot's more pics coming tonight also.
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: tippit on May 19, 2011, 05:23:00 PM
Post by: tippit on May 19, 2011, 05:23:00 PM
Stage one of the St Judes Alabama Twister is ground, tempered, and sharp. Being shipped out tomorrow for Whip to add a handle...tippit
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/St%20Judes%202011/StJudesBamaTwisterKnife002.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/St%20Judes%202011/StJudesBamaTwisterKnife002.jpg)
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: Benjy on May 19, 2011, 06:56:00 PM
Post by: Benjy on May 19, 2011, 06:56:00 PM
Looking good!
Title: Re: A St. Jude Adventure
Post by: robtattoo on May 19, 2011, 10:57:00 PM
Post by: robtattoo on May 19, 2011, 10:57:00 PM
:thumbsup:
Can't wait to see how it turns out!
Can't wait to see how it turns out!