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Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: AZStickman on October 30, 2006, 07:44:00 AM
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I posted on Franks CheatR knife give away thread that I would like to show appreciation for the effort an awesome group of guides here in AZ have put forth for our HOAL kids...... These guys take a week out of their 3 or 4 month season with no compensation except for the satisfaction of making a few smiles and some of the things they do in the field to make dreams happen are nothing short of awe inspiring.....I've been looking for a personal way to thank these guys and a gift of a knife for one of our kids from Doug Campbell got me thinking what better gift for a guide than a hand made knife and we have some of the best knife makers right here on tradgang.
I have 14 guides that have worked with us over the last two years and I would really like to get them their knives around Christmas.....Here's how I see it working..
I already have 4 knives offered to be made by Frank and one anonymous donor (two each) I need 10 more.
Once the knives are made, PM or e-mail me and I will send you the address of a guide for each knife donated.....
You send the knife with a card expressing appreciation on behalf or tradgang for all the work these guys do..... They are truly the heart and soul of our program here in AZ.....In your card ask them to send a picture of them with the knife that we can post on here to share this with everyone....
In case your not familiar with our program you can see what we do here in AZ at our Arizona Chapter Website (http://www.hoalarizona.org) and at a National level at Hunt of a Lifetime Foundation (http://huntofalifetime.org)
What do you think can we make this happen?.... Terry
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Man, if I was good enough I would love to. Thats awesome what those guys are doing and what your doing for them. But I have only made two knives and they arent that great. But Someday!!!!!
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You don't have to make the knife yourself Lewis. If we each just pony up a few bucks, we can buy some knives for these folks. No reason the blademakers here need to eat all the expense. The fact that they are doing what they are in my book means they deserve a little paying business out of this too.
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You have a PM.
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Lewis you make a fine knife. Do not count yourself short. Heck I don't come close to the knife makers on here but if AZMAN says they can use it I'll make it.<><
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Stickman, I'm getting ready to start my first knife from a whitetail shed. I don't know how it will turn out but I'd be more than happy to donate it to a worthy cause.
I was hoping to have it done by Christmas but I can probably find time to get it done by the end of Nov. maybe sooner (things are really busy right now).
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If you guys can make a functional knife I guarantee your work is gonna be appreciated by our guides.......Just give it your best.....It doesn't have to be museum quality... :D OK we have 7 knives covered including Jeremy and MI_Bowhunter.... ROH if you give it a shot we'll be at 8...... Terry
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I'll get to working on getting all the mailing addresses together and will PM them to you guys in the near future..... Thanks for doing this guys..... Terry
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Terry I sent you a PM.
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Thanks Lewis....That makes 8...... You need to clear out a couple of PM's so I can send ya another one.....Your box is full.... :D Terry
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LOL, sorry Pm's now cleared so send away!
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TTT <><
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Just six to go..... :D Terry
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How about a nice tomahawk? Send me a PM or e-mail.
Rick
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Rick...PM Sent.... Thank You .... Terry
(5 to go)
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Hey Terry I have another Knife that was gifted to me that I can give too. So make that 4 to go. I am sending you a PM
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Got your PM Lewis..... 4 to go it is..... This is getting close.... :bigsmyl: Terry
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Terry pm sent.
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Got your PM Kenny.......Thanks to you and Bud..... We're now down to three..... You all are awesome......At this pace we'll have all the knives donated before I get the addresses together to send ya...... I better pick up the pace on my end...... :D Terry
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Terry, PM sent
JOHN
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Terry, I'll pitch in a knife. I love a good cause. :D
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Thanks Dano....It doesn't surprise me to see you stepping up..... :D That gets us down to two..... John you have a PM........ Terry
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We're at one now........ :bigsmyl: Terry
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ttt
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Hey Terry I believe you are at 0.
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Actually one donation was offered up as a gift to one of the kids next year so I still need one more Guide appreciation knife....... :D Terry
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Done! PM'ed you ;-)
WE'RE AT 0! Maybe more for next year if anybody wants to go to -1. ;-0
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Thank You each and every one...... These guides really do deserve some recognition and while I know that's not what any of them do this for I also know the letter you send with each knife is going to mean more to these guys than you know.... and each time they use it I'm sure it will put a smile on their faces as big as the ones they put on our kids faces....... I love being in the smile business...... :bigsmyl: Thanks again.....
:campfire: Terry
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Here's the final tally;
Lewis aka Revive our Homes = 2
Jeremy = 1
Mike D aka MI_Bowhunter = 1
Anonymous = 3
David / Frank aka Vermonster and Sticshooter = 1
Frank aka sticshooter = 1
Rick Evans aka Skillet = 1 Tomahawk
Kenny aka 4runr = 1
Dano = 1
Steven High Pockets = 1
Larry Raynes aka Lar43 =1
John aka MYSTICBOW = 1 Heirloom knife for a lucky youngster next year
I'll be sending each of you a guides address for each knife donated and ask again that you send a letter telling them how much their hard work and dedication is appreciated by yourselves and all of us here at Tradgang.......Thanks again guys I hope we get to share a campfire one day.... Terry
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Did I miss the address post or PM?
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Nope Rick.... I've got 4 more addresses to get together and I will get the PM's sent..... Terry
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Ok Guys.... I just sent out Pm's with guides names and addresses for everybody donating except
Mike D aka MI_Bowhunter
Larry Raynes aka Lar43
and one for anonymous......
As soon as I have these last three mailing addresses I'll get them to you guys...... I can't thank all of you enough..... Terry
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Mike I just sent ya a PM..... Larry and Anon... I am still working on your guides addresses.... Terry
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Let me know Terry,
I've already got it forged out & I'm gonna start grinding etc. this Sat.
:bigsmyl:
Larry
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Hi Guys..... Just thought I'd point you all to the thread titled "Ken Yoder Thank You".... :D Terry
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My two are on there way.<><
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Thank you Frank..... Everyone should have their addresses now..... You guys really exemplify the Tradgang spirit....... Terry
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My knife is all boxed up and heading out the door. :jumper:
It was a very enjoyable and unforgettable first knife build, esp. knowing it is going to someone that truly deserves it.
I have some pics but didn’t know if I should post now or wait until the gift has had time to arrive.
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Cool Mike...... Go ahead and post your pic.... :D Terry
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Pictures posted under a new thread.
Follow the link below:
http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=1&t=039541
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Well, my contribution went out a week before Christmas, so it's a safe bet he's got it. I figured I'd put a pic up for everyone else:
HOAL Knife (http://home.earthlink.net/imagelib/sitebuilder/misc/show_image.html?linkedwidth=actual&linkpath=http://home.earthlink.net/~jsteflik1306/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/hoal1.jpg&target=tlx_new)
Photobucket isn't working for some reason. Hopefully that link will work, if not, click on my homepage icon and go to knives page 6.
Full tang, 3-1/4" 1095 blade, cocobolo diamondwood scales with brass pins and lanyard. The two lines near the tip are the reflection from the clothes line.
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Dang Jeremy, that's beautiful, as usual.
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Very nice blade Jeremy. :thumbsup: