Trad Gang

Well, I see that today Doug Campbell posted Killdeer's Payment of her .... shall we say, "Blood Money"? Being a man of my word - (even when my words seemed to come from "Friends" and got twisted around along the way somehow      :D     ), I must now pay the Piper. Of course I first have to THANK (     :goldtooth:     - (I did keep it traditional archery oriented -   :jumper:   )

Bernie, if I was wearing a hat, I'd take it off to you Sir!

I now have a new desktop (& a laptop full of coffee!)

 :notworthy:  

(And if the bottom picture doesn't end up in TBM & the Bowyer's Journal I'll be amazed. If it does, I'll subscribe!)

:clapper:  

What will happen next year, Bernie?  Pasties and a thong????     :jumper:

THAT's GREAT!  Wonder if we can see it in person at the ATAR?

Good sports; great causes. I applaud, and thank you.

  :clapper:

You Sir, are truly a man of your word!!!  My hat's off to ya brother!!  :bigsmyl:  

Frank

Give A Holler!!!!!!!!!! Give A Cheer!!!!!!!!!!

Our Friend Bernie IS SO DEAR!!!!!!!!!!   :notworthy:

  :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:

:scared:    :scared:    :scared:    :saywhat:  

 :clapper:    :clapper:    :biglaugh:  


Tracy

BERNIE...BERNIE HE'S OUR MAN...WITH A PURTY PINK SKIRT AND A BOW IN HAND!!!!YYYEEEAAA BERNIE !!!!!

BOY.....Im glad you didnt show up at camp last year wearin' dat ! It woulda got ugly real fast !

Bernie you are the man, and not affraid of your fem side either. you could make the centerfold for TBM but i don't think playgirl is interested. you just better hope Killie doesn't see knife rivers post or you will end up with the pasties and thong next year!

       :scared:

This one will show-up up top before it's over with. Killie should be ashamed for pimping you out like that , but it did go to a great cause! I've got to print this, it's going in the photo album for sure.  :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:

Woohooo!!!!  Better watch out, Bernie...somebody might call in the fashion police!  :D    :D  
 :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:  

Claudia

Bernie you are truely a great sport.Way to go.

Cute Bernie!! The boots really do it for ya.  :biglaugh:  

Semper Fi

Bernie, It looks like Someone Special took refuge here in Texas just in the nick of time !! She'll be headed home early this coming week....

WOW!!??
KPaul

I think that picture needs to go up top for a while. :)Bernie I like your bow.Don't know why people seem to be laughing at it.  :biglaugh:

:scared:   Lost for words   :D  

           
I think one of those pics belongs at the top for a week   :bigsmyl:

:cool:  Oh My, Thats being almost true trad.  :scared:  

Chort

thats funny there now !!!!  :biglaugh:    :biglaugh:

Almost lost Miss Kim's cookie!!!  :biglaugh:

Someone Special is in TEXAS? That this rather jealously guarded bow is ANYWHERE but in Bernie's vault is more of a surprise than the skirt! Now, about that skirt...notice that the effect is somewhat less, uh, stark, due to the clever use of plaid? Those of us who have been exposed (ahem) to the Scottish culture would hardly bat an eyelash at the sight of a slight Highlander in his Tartans. Very tastefully done, Marine!

I wish to bring up and strengthen the point that I made while shilling oops I mean bidding in this auction. The price was woefully low. In a selfless effort to get folks to shake loose of their fallow rolls of greenstuff, I placed a bid, while at the same time reminding  all  of you that I had  no  money, having bought a real, live, mail truck. I begged and pleaded for one of you cheapskates to come forth with a rightious covering of my bid and thus protect Bernie's tender honor. It would have only cost a mere five dollars over what I had offered in a fit of benevolence and love of humankind. (See if THAT ever happens again!)

But no, 'twas not to be, and Bernie was left dangling, so to speak, in the chill wind of the auction's closing. Do not ever forget this lesson. I am fifty winters on this Earth, and I have learned this thing:

You walk into a bar. At the end of the bar, draped across the last two available chairs, is a guy who weighs eighty-five pounds soaking wet in his riding boots. He is drinking milk. Do not try to talk him out of a place to sit. Do not talk to him. The little wiry guy will rearrange your bodily parts if you do so, because he remembers someone making him do something long ago...

Killdeer~I will never sleep again, because with sleep, come dreams.  :eek:  

I am going to have to bring a wonderful gift to this big-hearted grunt at ATAR in July! What do you think, hoops? or simple, elegant diamond studs?  :)

:biglaugh:

Clark (Mockingbird) says it shoulda been a "poodle skirt."

 :rolleyes:

Geez,,,between the recent thread re: Pictures of Sheep and now this thing with Bernie and his "package" apparently free hanging amidst a fashion statement, I'm not sure all this is Traditional enough for my taste.  Reminds me a bit of the Do Dah Parade they have once a year down Hollywood Blvd.  :scared:    :saywhat:

I think ya look great Miss Bernie. Bernie This kinda stuff is why most everyone loves ya man. ta think he's a MARINE! And he did this for the kids. Yep ya done a great thing just like a great Marine would. God Bless you me friend.<><

Good Grief  :D ...
Van

Bernie you sweet thing you!  BTW are those your legs or are you riding a chicken?  Your the MAN among men Bern!

wow.................my oh my.......   :eek:    :biglaugh:

PLEASE NO pasties and thong, he couldnt be any sexier   :(      :scared:   then he is right now   :thumbsup:      :notworthy:

I saw a recipe for pasties in the food forum here. Looked real tasty...well, no pictures, but the recipe looked good. I think Bernie would like them. And the boots are more practical than thongs. We always called them zorries, stateside they call them thongs or flip-flops. There are snanks, turds and fire ants and such down south, so I think the boots are better.

Killdeer

Lookin' good ol' man - you sexy thang  :)  .... I hope these pics don't show up at say, ATAR or some other event you're at Bernie. Of course I would never do anything like that to you...    :bigsmyl:      ;)

Man oh man,with friends like that....!Mighty large of ya Bernie,you da man..(I think)  :saywhat:

looks like the Highlander to me!! Bern, you got class -even in Scottish garb, my man.

Bernie ya the ~man  :D  
Can you Imagine a tee shirt for next year's auction?

 :clapper:    :clapper:

My would this look good on a billboard somewhere on the way to a big shoot.

Bernie, you are the man!!

Brutus

stickshooter, of course he is a MARINE. He adapted and overcame didn't he.

I'm just glad (so glad) that he didn't drop anything that would require him bending over to pick it up.   :bigsmyl:

Bernie, well done. A great cause and a light heart. Well done.

Wow! Bernie, you tha man alright! Gotta get some tees made up with those pictures on them for next year's St. Judes.

:clapper:  Thats Hot!

Bernie you are indeed a Man of honor and your word. I'm proud to call you friend sir. Thanks for the picture to add to my screen saver  ;)

Oh and I did a search of the Dunn Tartans and none of em had any pink in them   :D

Nice bow Bernie. What are the specs?  :D

I don't believe anybody is really surprised at what you did !!!!!!  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

I know you're not supposed to ask a scot what's under his kilt, so Bernie, I won't even venture a guess!  You are a great "guy?" for doing this!

It takes a man who his very secure in his manhood to pull that off, friend!


Lee  :notworthy:

Bernie, lets see a full draw of that
 :saywhat:  You are definetly a good sport  :notworthy:  and one all around cool cat  :clapper:  thanks

The good Lord knows I am (from reading your posts) getting as much health benefiting honest laughter out of this as I hoped all of you would. Makes it all worth it. Killie, I knew you would have a wonderfully witty "word or two" to post back at it, bless your heart - and all who will yet enjoy it.

Clark, the moths got to my 50's Poodle Skirt.

"Someone special" went to Texas so Chuck (bless his heart) could "buy her a new dress".

My wife (dear Rose, who has put up with my craziness all these years) said to ask you all how you think she feels, "I," (she) "had to take the darned pictures!!!" LOL

Bless you all, bless us all!

That last photo is just priceless, although it does remind me a little too much of the ex...it was the boots that did it. Bernie you are a true hero of Tradgang.
   :notworthy:    :notworthy:  
Graham

The Skirt....25.00
The Boots....50.00
The Pom-Poms.15.00 Bernies Pictures....
      "PRICELESS"
Way to Go Bernie!!! Bless You and Rose

God Bless you, Bernie!   :notworthy:    :clapper:    :clapper:

:eek:    :scared:    :rolleyes:    :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:

Bernie you are a man who is obviously secure and confident in who he is.........  :scared:    :archer:  


David

A-yuh, and thank you, David.

:thumbsup:

You da man my friend.  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :notworthy:    :notworthy:    :clapper:

Those boots and white socks really enhance that outfit!!  Maybe you should trade that bow for a Scottish hammer or bagpipes!  I've gone to the Scottish games before with a friend and there were many guys there in skirts that I wouldn't call anything but "Sir"!  Yes, Sir Bernie, you da man!!!

You da man Bernie   :notworthy:    :notworthy:  

I got such a good chuckle I saved it as my background for awhile but I think you'd wanna kill me if ya saw how it came up on the screen LOL

Ever see those mirror's at the circus that change's your shape...

Well picture yourself in that pink skirt squished down with real short leg's and several pounds heavier LOL I bet ya know which mirror I'm talkin about hahahahahahaha

Take care Bern you've touched many thank you

:notworthy:    :notworthy:    :notworthy:    :notworthy:

That ur color 4SURE!!!  :wavey:    :wavey:  ...that camo works great on Burbon St.!!! Marco#78

I wouldn't have ever done that in a million years........but if i had, I sure wouldn't have went out into the "yard". Wonder what the neighbors' are thinking ????  :notworthy:    :notworthy:

Bernie, You're the best bud!  Just too funny    :biglaugh:

:biglaugh:    :biglaugh:  oh thats way funny i just about pissed my self. ha ha ha ha. way to go bernie

Lookin good Baby!     Ya got nice knees.   ;)

Thanks, to all of you - I'm still enjoying  all  of your replies.

Oh yeah - The Bow Stats - That's my 21st Century, "Texas Slim" (that I won in a Raffle for Kids also  BTW, 3 years back) and it is 66" 45# @ 28" A real "Sweet" shooter! (What other description? -     :biglaugh:    )

That's what my next door neighbor's wife said, Curtis - when she saw the pics.

(That is the back yard, and my neighbors all work - but they all know I'd do anything for the tradgang St, Jude Auction anyway. Well, almost anything, I guess I better add -    :D   )

Bernie's a big man, you'll find out.

Don't do anything crazy with 'Texas Slim.'
You know I am keeping up with him. Shot my 'Panacea', this week. That's what I named my Texas Lone Star that I got after my back problem; and shooting 'Slim.'

Glad y'all did so much good.

Thank you , Mac. Nope "Tex" is still one of my favorites, and I remember well how you liked him when you came here - and then ordered one for yourself.  :thumbsup:

I wonder how dangerous it is to have SunDrop blast through your sinus cavity?  Hats off to you Bernie.  All I ask is please no pasties and thong.  That could fall under the Not Safe For Work area.     :scared:    :scared:    :scared:

Thank you Bernie for the kids and for starting my Monday morning off with a smile.
  :clapper:

Dennis

Good Going Marine, seriously. You're truly a stand up guy. Now excuse me while I go roll on my living room floor and laugh by butt off.

I needed a good laugh this morning and that last picture sure did it Bernie!    :clapper:

Bernie, were gonna have to find you a shirt like our neighbor at BBTC was wearing. I think it said;

" This is a Kilt, if I wore anything under it then it would be a skirt"

You are priceless !

Bless all your hearts - you are making my days also. It is having the effect i hoped for (and better) and I hope it will keep the tradgang.com Annual St Jude Auction in folks minds and memories the whole year long.

OH! Ma! Gawd!!!

Ok... I luv's ya, ya Garden Gnome crumudgeon, but that is NOT a kilt! These guys are being soooo kind as to suggest so to save your masculinity...but I know you and Rose rummage the yard sales and flea markets...

Kilts are not form fitted at the top like that is! (by the way, not a bad shape for the shape you're in!)  :eek:    :saywhat:  Ya got some stout lookin pins under yer scrawny li'l frame. (them's should carry ya at ATAR just fine... now for gettin yer wind back, eh?)

Thanks for inviting me over this AM afore this got to so many pages I'd have to take the day off work to read em all...

What Wee Willie Wooster, the Banty Rooster, got started here...

Thanks, Bernie.  Ya make us proud! Thank Goodnes you're the "few", Marine!  :bigsmyl:

Yep, Bernie's a good'un.
I wanted to shoot a 21st Century 'cause I had heard about them but never seen one in NC.
I contacted Bernie and he invited me to come to his house and shoot it.(Didn't know me from Adam)
Welcomed me into his home and his wife had prepared a delicious deer chili.
I enjoy 'seeing' you here, Bernie. Sorry we have never gotten together again.(I don't do a lot of driving anymore)

Just wanted to add this is a great site with great members. It means a lot to me to participate, here.

Bernie, Forget the plaid! I think you are more of a bold print or paisley kinda guy.
  This would make a good cover for TBJ. Are you paying attention, Brian?    Pat

you'd make a fine Scotsman, Bernie(or maybe you are a Scotsman ?)

I know if I came around a corner and seen that. I'd run!!!!!!!!!  :eek:  Thats one mean looking marine. Not to be tanged with, or dated!  :scared:  Just maybe a little to much!  :clapper:  

                Brent

Goshalmighty! I log in here just to check how things are going and be-danged if my old huntin' buddy ain't wearing a skirt an toting pom-poms!

So when is one of these pics gonna make it up top??

Nc,

It IS sorta disturbing, huh?   :)

SBuck,

It is a family site so maybe they fear it could cause deep seated psychological trauma to the yung'ns what lurk about...   :scared:    :smileystooges:

I guess the boots, hat and bow are suppose to make ya lQQk more manly?

I think I'm blind...........  :biglaugh:

Thank goodness that Killdeer did not mention a thong..  :D

It takes a  REAL MAN  to Wear A Skirt!!
 YOU GO BERNIE!!   LOVE  The  SASH TOO!!!
     You Da Man Bernie!!!  :thumbsup:    :notworthy:    :notworthy:    :goldtooth:

No, Joel, Irish though (and English and American Indian - oh, and Marine - LOL).

You are right, Doc, they are just being kind about the "Kilt" thing - but we all know a kilt would not have justly satisfied the original "Offer" proffered (try that 3 times fast when it's close to nap time -   :D   ) and "ponied up" for by our brave and dareing Killie.

WoodDuck (Mac) it is a shame we've never got to shoot together again but at least it will be a good memory for both of us, right on to the big campfire.

I heard that, Tom (Native Craft). Now that I'm through with the skirt and Pom-poms, I'm planning on sending them on to you to go with your pink fletchings -    :D

LOL,
 That made my day Bernie. Too funny. Now I have to go over and read the auction from St. Judes.

:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

Bernie...Bernie...Bernie...I am at a loss for words.   ;)   But...I will think of some and be back!

Nice legs!

Bern...bud...I see ya worked up to your war face...Killy deer watch out at Atar.  BTW wish we were going but I don't think we can make it.

Bern...big T says.........the 600 pound squats are working.   ;)

The pon pons look too small...yeah...that's it...ya need bigger pon pons.

Yep, way bigger ones, Dina - like HUGE ones .  :D

Dern I just spewed coffee all over my screen. Bernie you do me proud.  :)  
Jack

QuoteOriginally posted by countrygirl:
The pon pons look too small...yeah...that's it...ya need bigger pon pons.

:biglaugh:    :biglaugh:    :biglaugh:

Would make a good cover for TBM. Carumba.

Too funny!...Hats off to you Bernie for stickin' to your word!

Semper Fi!

This may just fit into the "Be careful what you ask for, you just might get it!" catagory.

Kuddo's Bernie, a standup guy!  :clapper:  

LD

Now I'm gonna have nightmares!

Dina...I didn't see you there last year either! It's not because of Tom's tab, is it? If you two will show up, I will give you a safety pin so he doesn't lose it again.  :saywhat:  

And you are right about the pompoms. And he should be holding them at chest level...

Ta-ta for now!  ;)  
Killdeer  :biglaugh:

Oh that was a low ... er, high blow and needlessly unkind - While the neighbors all work I was still keeping a weather eye out - and a low profile,. so no pom flashing -   :D

I have saw some things that I though would never be topped. Like a wet willie West Virginia style at ATAR a few years back, and soon as my therapist says I'm cured this happens  :scared:  
I will say, allot of people do allot of things in the name of a good cause but Bernie is always there for the good of all Children (and so called friends).LOL

Bernie knows I'm not a portriat painter but I am inspired (was wondering what to do with those pink feathers)looks like you might get another gift at ATAR this year.   :rolleyes:  

YOU ARE MY HERO !!!!
Brian

You're too kind, Brian (I think -   ;)    :D  )

Hey, Brian. I got something better for you to work on (in your "spare time"   ;)  ) - probably not for a Feather painting medium though. How about a "Cartoon" type drawing of me coming down the hill near the "Center" there, towards the kids range, with a herd of Dinos following behind me?

(I had a vision -   :knothead:    :archer:  )

A man is known by how he keeps his word bern. Obviously you are a man of yours. Good on ya.

On another note, I've been real sick this week. Heading out to Urgent Care in a few minutes so I didn't get your package mailed. Hope that's not an inconvenience for you.

What? No Full Draw pic?   :bigsmyl:
My hat is off to you sir.    :clapper:   I thank the Lord for people like you and Killie keeping us on our toes here at Tradgang!

Thank you, Ferret and Deadsmple for the kind words.

Mickey, not a bit of inconvenience - just get better!!!

QuoteOriginally posted by the Ferret:
A man is known by how he keeps his word bern.

Now, I thought men were known by the "friends they keep", no?  
Bernie is a lucky man to have us as friends, ain't he?
 :D

Gotta admit that truer words were never spoken ( through falser teeth  ;)  - just thought I'd throw that in for kicks, I meant the first part.)

You sure are a great sport Bernie!!!!!   :thumbsup:

Hey mods how about putting OL BERN'S cheerleading pic at the top for all to enjoy.
"espre de corps"  Bern.  ooh rah

Your one helluva man Bern....even in a skirt.  God Bless you for stepping up....once again...for the kids.  Guys like you truly help make things "happen" for St. Judes.  Wear your stripes proudly my friend.

God Bless.

Bernie,what color toenail polish do you have under them boots?lol

Thanks again, guys - Terry, jimneye, Brother Thunder and MP (my toenail polish is Camo - of course, Mike.   :D  )

Dearest Bernie,

Dearest Bernie,
 I agree with the man who said, "if I were wearing a hat, I would take it off for you." smile, smile...not because you look like a woman, or granny(again smile, smile), but because in my eyes, you are a true man of honor!  It is my deepest priviledge to know you, love you, and share my thoughts and dreams with you and Rose.  To anyone who reads this post, and does not know Bernie...you are truly missing out.  He is a dear, honorable, man...true to his word.  What you see, is what you get....well...most of the time!smile, smile.  That is, when he isn't dressed in a skirt!

Dear, dear, Connie You are indeed a special person and neighbor in the eyes and hearts of Both Rose and I. Your warmth, humor, genuineness, and open honesty have not only endeared you to us but to the many people who come in contact with you in your nursing duties. Your post here (using my info on your puter - from when mine was "dead")is a pleasant and vuluable entry. (Your getting pretty computer savvy, huh?  ;) ) Thank you for your kind words.