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Title: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: Ron LaClair on May 24, 2011, 03:18:00 PM
Whatdaya think?   (http://***********.bowsite.com/tf/pics/00small12719400.JPG)
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: Zradix on May 24, 2011, 03:22:00 PM
not too bad.

Wonder what is in the horn from the guy on the left?
I think the guy on the right might want to put his knife in a different place....   :scared:
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: leatherneck on May 24, 2011, 03:26:00 PM
Ron, a man has to know when to draw the line. I just can't do the pants!  :scared:
I like the bows though.
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: saumensch on May 24, 2011, 03:29:00 PM
Mudd, did you start making these very very young or did you infact inherit youre hat-making and some ancestor of yourse did these...   ;)    :)  

(Sorry couldnt resist!)

Wheres the pic from? Thanks for sharing!
I especially like the sneakers    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: ron w on May 24, 2011, 03:33:00 PM
All the merry men I know aren't that skinny   :biglaugh:   !!
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: PaddyMac on May 24, 2011, 03:59:00 PM
Those are some spiffy boots.

 :saywhat:
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: Ray_G on May 24, 2011, 04:03:00 PM
Zradix, the horn is likely a signal horn, for the hunt or alarm.

Got to admit, that feller on the right has more fortitude than me, to be wearing his blade in that location.

Cool shoes on the guy on the left.  Wonder if they made them in Sherwood?

Cool photo, Ron.  Thanks!
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: David Mitchell on May 24, 2011, 04:06:00 PM
The "horn" was used as a horn--a fox horn is what they are called.  I have in the past had the opportunity to use one.  They summoned the hounds to a chase or were used to gather the archers.  Just an empty cow horn shaped on the end like the mouthpiece of a trumpet and blown in the same way.
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: JohnnyWayne on May 24, 2011, 04:26:00 PM
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I think the guy on the right might want to put his knife in a different place.... [scared]
Actually I'm kinda glad it's where it is in that pic    :laughing:

Wonder how long ago that was taken, looks like it's got some years on it  :)
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: Stone Knife on May 24, 2011, 04:27:00 PM
Read about them in  TBM.
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: adkmountainken on May 24, 2011, 04:44:00 PM
nice pic!
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: Zradix on May 24, 2011, 05:13:00 PM
Oh I see...A horn horn..lol

Just didn't think about that.

Thanks
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: Gene Wensel on May 24, 2011, 05:22:00 PM
They just don't make "Bone Collectors" the way they used to!
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: adkmountainken on May 24, 2011, 05:28:00 PM
leave it to a Wensel!! LOL!
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: pauljr on May 24, 2011, 05:30:00 PM
Nothn like hunting in your long underwear
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: DannyBows on May 24, 2011, 05:39:00 PM
Cool pic. Wouldn't catch me in those tights though.   :scared:
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: Hopewell Tom on May 24, 2011, 06:00:00 PM
I don't know, might have to get me a pair of tights.  Maybe more Trad than one thinks. Not pink ones tho...
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: Mudd on May 24, 2011, 06:24:00 PM
I don't see a thing wrong with the way they're dressed...lol

 (http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc158/mudd57/Avatar%20photos/DSC00736.jpg)

God bless,Mudd
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: dakota tim on May 24, 2011, 06:43:00 PM
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Originally posted by Ron LaClair:
Whatdaya think?    (http://***********.bowsite.com/tf/pics/00small12719400.JPG)
The taller fellow is you?
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: joekeith on May 24, 2011, 06:48:00 PM
That taller guy is 1/2 of Roy.  :laughing:
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: LONGSTYKES on May 24, 2011, 06:49:00 PM
Mudd, Love the camo tights. You have style. I think!!!
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: Grey Taylor on May 24, 2011, 07:26:00 PM
That knife is possibly meant to replicate a   Bollocks Dagger (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bollock_dagger)  . If that is the case, I think the manner in which it is being worn is historically accurate.

Guy
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: pauljr on May 24, 2011, 08:21:00 PM
Mudd, i beleive thats against the law in at least 49 states
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: JimL on May 24, 2011, 08:38:00 PM
Got more guts than me to wear them.  Could be why they hung out in the forrest.
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: DannyBows on May 24, 2011, 08:45:00 PM
The tights themselves are fine for some fellas', it's just that they make my Butt look Big.  :scared:  

I need something more loose and concealing. They do work well as an underlayer in cold weather though.
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: The Whittler on May 24, 2011, 08:47:00 PM
My eyes my eyes lol. Here comes the nightmares. Just when you thought it was safe to go walking in Sherwood forest.
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: Eugene Slagle on May 24, 2011, 08:47:00 PM
Wheres the Kilt?

We need a Merry man in a Kilt.
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: Gav on May 24, 2011, 08:48:00 PM
Great picture! They are certainly sure of their masculinity! Of course calling a guy with a longbow a "sissy" might get you into trouble.

Reminds me of a story I was told when I was younger and playing in the S.C.A. (Society for Creative Anachronism)

If I remember correctly it was in Ca.in the early years of the SCA, late 60's to early 70's. Anyway a biker gang in the area decided to start some trouble at an SCA event and as word got around, the fighters prepared to repel the biker gang. The gang supposedly was walking down the road toward the fighters, ready to do battle, when they suddenly stopped dead in their tracks. When the surprised fighters looked behind them they saw a large group of young ladies dressed in "tights and tunics" wearing little "robin hood" hats with........ (wait for it)......... drawn longbows!!!!

Needless to say the bikers decided not to proceed with their plans and made friends. I was told the gang became the first "roving shire" of the SCA.
Story still makes me smile.
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: Wudstix on May 24, 2011, 09:46:00 PM
They have their place, in Sherwood.  Here in Texas the laughter they create scares the deer.     :thumbsup:      :archer2:
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: pete p on May 24, 2011, 10:26:00 PM
i think they have a man crush on each other.
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: ArkyBob on May 24, 2011, 10:34:00 PM
My grandfather used to have a horn like that, actually I have it now, that the would call up cows in his younger days.  I remember him using it at our deer camp in his older years to signal if he needed help (downed deer).  It's amazing how far away you can hear one.  those things really bellow out some sound.  I've heard of guys using them to call in hounds also.  

BOB
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: ken denton on May 24, 2011, 10:34:00 PM
The bowhunter on the left is Chester Stevenson and to the right is Grover Gouthier. This photo is not in Chester's book The Old
Bowhunter. The film is reveresed because both men shot right handed. Grover shot with his bear fingers with no tab or glove with a 75# bow most of the time. They colected Port Orford cedar logs ane made there own arrows with 1 1/2" broadheads with arrow weighing about 650 grains and being 12/32". Ken
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: ChuckC on May 24, 2011, 11:00:00 PM
awesome.  folks having fun doing their thing.  I think that quite frankly, we need more of that sort of feeling.  It seems that a bunch of us "modern" arrow flingers get upset if our camo patterns don't match or the shirt is wrinkled.

ChuckC
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: Grey Taylor on May 24, 2011, 11:18:00 PM
Amen, Chuck!!
Those two are obviously secure enough with their masculinity to have some fun. Too bad some folks can't see that.

Guy
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: Ari on May 25, 2011, 04:17:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by Mudd:
I don't see a thing wrong with the way they're dressed...lol

  (http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc158/mudd57/Avatar%20photos/DSC00736.jpg)

God bless,Mudd
Mudd, I don't think that watch is quite keeping in time with the rest of your ensemble. No pun intended.   :laughing:
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: Zradix on May 25, 2011, 08:19:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by pete p:
i think they have a man crush on each other.
I think those guys would kick your donkey for that.....lol

Not a story I'd want told about me...lol

just funnin with ya Pete.
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: PaddyMac on May 25, 2011, 12:35:00 PM
I wonder what they'd say about our baggy can't-see-me-clothes...

Might like the UnderArmour, tho.
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: Don Stokes on May 25, 2011, 01:25:00 PM
At least they knew that longbows are supposed to be long!
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: deaddoc4444 on May 25, 2011, 01:50:00 PM
Wow Ron you were so SKinny back then !!!!!!
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: deaddoc4444 on May 25, 2011, 01:50:00 PM
Sorry thought the one on the right was Ron
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: LongStick64 on May 25, 2011, 01:52:00 PM
Sweet lord I hope that fashion statement is dead and never too return
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: Mudd on May 25, 2011, 01:59:00 PM
Back in the days when men were men,women were women and sheep were glad of it...lol

LongStick64 I think you'd look good in"Sherwood" attire...lol

God bless,Mudd

PS: Moderators if this post sounds too racy please feel free to delete.
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: Arwin on May 25, 2011, 02:08:00 PM
(http://i1232.photobucket.com/albums/ff369/arwin29/00small12719400.jpg)
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: Ron LaClair on May 25, 2011, 02:40:00 PM
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Sorry thought the one on the right was Ron
 
Nope,..I was never that skinny...

   (http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/primitive%20man.jpg)
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: Zradix on May 25, 2011, 02:43:00 PM
Holy Shnikees

I'm blind..I'm blind....aaaaeeeeee

That's hilarious!

I blew a booger right onto my keyboard!
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: saumensch on May 25, 2011, 02:49:00 PM
Damn! Bigfoot learned how to shoot a bow....     :laughing:
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: Mudd on May 25, 2011, 03:41:00 PM
[/QUOTE]Nope,..I was never that skinny...

    (http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/primitive%20man.jpg) [/QB][/QUOTE]


My picture is tame, comparatively speaking...lol

Ron that loin cloth looks like some bragging being done me...lol

Otherwise brother, it is cool with me and the folks I run with....lol

God bless,Mudd
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: Mudd on May 25, 2011, 03:52:00 PM
and now for a kilt!!!!

 (http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc158/mudd57/105_1731.jpg)

God bless.Mudd
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: Ron LaClair on May 25, 2011, 05:07:00 PM
 Sticks and strings and flint lock guns

V twin Harleys that roar when run

Shoulder length hair and buckskin clothes

Moose hide moccasins over the toes  

This may not be a man of the times

whose interest is different and talks in rhymes

Society tells us what we should be  

The mold doesn't fit,..I've gotta be me.
...  
 
 :dunno:  

   (http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/Strange_%20breed.jpg)
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: Zradix on May 25, 2011, 05:11:00 PM
I'd like to see that setup at the blessing next year.
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: Zradix on May 25, 2011, 05:13:00 PM
you know guys....

You just can't compete with the Martin calendar.
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: LongStick64 on May 25, 2011, 05:32:00 PM
Mudd

I can only add that I could only pass it of with one of your brilliant hats !!!!
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: DennyK on May 25, 2011, 06:27:00 PM
Hey Mudd-Shania Twain wants your phone number.  :)
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: dakota tim on May 25, 2011, 11:06:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Ron LaClair:

 
Nope,..I was never that skinny...

    (http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/primitive%20man.jpg) [/b]


Well, I'm almost scared to ask...what's the rest of the story?
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: Looper on May 26, 2011, 07:43:00 AM
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Originally posted by Zradix:
I'd like to see that setup at the blessing next year.
I sure as heck hope you're talking about Ron's bike picture and not the other one.
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: Zradix on May 26, 2011, 08:25:00 AM
looper

I hope to never see the other one again..lol

The blessing is a motorcycle gathering in Baldwin, MI.
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: Ron LaClair on May 26, 2011, 08:31:00 AM
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The blessing is a motorcycle gathering in Baldwin, MI.  
Been there, done that

   (http://www.shrewbows.com/rons_linkpics/BuckskinBiker.jpg)
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: Horner on May 26, 2011, 08:39:00 AM
Ron,
That is just to cool!!!!

I bet you got some looks driving that iron horse dressed like that.

I can see kids with their faces stuck to the car windows, trying to get a better look at ya.

Love the hat!!!   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: LongStick64 on May 26, 2011, 08:49:00 AM
Ron,

That bow is way too short for a man of your stature. lol. Looks like a toothpick.
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: Zradix on May 26, 2011, 08:49:00 AM
Awesome.

That's one cool quiver Mr. LaClair.
Nice helmet too!
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: Stumpkiller on May 26, 2011, 08:51:00 AM
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Originally posted by Mudd:
and now for a kilt!!!!

  (http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc158/mudd57/105_1731.jpg)

God bless.Mudd
Pssssst!  Your sporran is open.  ;-)

You gonna wear the kilt you'd better have the big claymore to back it up.    :archer:
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: Ron LaClair on May 26, 2011, 03:28:00 PM
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Love the hat!!!  
I had a Taxidermist cover a novelty helmet with a bear head from a Canadian bow kill. It attracts a lot of attention...from the back it looks like a Mickey Mouse hat..   :D
Title: Re: Robins Merry Men?
Post by: CJ Pearson on May 26, 2011, 05:27:00 PM
Sticks and strings and flint lock guns

V twin Harleys that roar when run

Shoulder length hair and buckskin clothes

Moose hide moccasins over the toes

This may not be a man of the times

whose interest is different and talks in rhymes

Society tells us what we should be

The mold doesn't fit,..I've gotta be me....

 


Yes Sir Mr. Ron, I have been called "A Man Born Outta Season" myself.
where'd ya get the buckskins? I like them