Good Afternoon All - arrived home a bit ago, having dropped off the visiting CA Bowyers at the airport. Had a ginger beer and caught up on the most recent pings. Great Pics G'nad, many thanks for posting them.
Many saw the beacon, and the rode to muster of bowmen, from across the eastern seas, the northern lands and all points of the compass. Camps were quickly made and the festivities began.
Many show a remarkable amount of hobbitness, enjoying large meals, often, and each with 'ripe meat off the the bone and malt beer' with dwarfish tendencies. Corin, you would be welcome by one and all.
Staves were traded, flint knappers demonstrated their craft, bows were made and target shooting was throughout the day. Several had instruments and impromptu jammin' was heard far into the night. All activities were carefully arranged not interfere with any meal times.
The Wand shoot was held in the lower field. Shooting at pole, 4 inches in dia. 6ft tall - 160 yds away. Close does count in that game, though it took many rounds to get a winner.
Someone there said - You know, it's a like a family reunion except you like like everybody. Probably 300 were there, about 20-25 of us have made all six. Been truly fortunate to be one of those.
Seeing g'nad, mrsnad, thegirl,
theboy and thenewboy is always a treat. A remarkable family with wonderful children, the 'nads are to be commended on their diligence, love and faith in raising such fine young people.
Theboy's bow was a pleasure to craft. Hmm, now when will thenewboy be ready for his? :-)
I was able to get a few more pics but techology baffles me, so will send a disc thing to the G'nads for them to preview and post at their pleasure.
Got some new ideas, traded some bows, obtained some new wood and looking forward to MoJAM 2005 already. Will also need to catch up on some sleep.
Good afternoon osage.... it's a pleasure to read your report!
Great report osage. Thanks fer sharin'.
Great report, Master Bowman...
glad to hear your journey home was uneventful, and that your are back in the tender mercies of LSAggie... time to catch up on sleep, and get back into the daily grind...
LSA, thank you again for letting us borrow your man for the weekend... he's a fine fellow he is...
thank you again sir, for your friendship, and generosity...