In Memoriam

Pat B · December 06, 2009, 01:51:00 PM

A few months a good friend lost his battle with brain cancer. Tom was a member of the Primitive Archer family so we put our hearts, heads and talents together to build this set to present to Tom's son Patrick.

Rich Evans · December 06, 2009, 02:00:00 PM

That is awesome. Beautiful work.

Rich Evans · December 06, 2009, 02:01:00 PM

Let me clarify. Sorry to hear about your friend. Awesome gift to his son. I am sure he will love it.

4est trekker · December 06, 2009, 02:45:00 PM

That's beautiful work, Pat. God bless you for your kindness. I bet working on the set was therapeutic for your loss. You said "we put our heads together." Did you do all the work yourself, or did other contribute?

AkDan · December 06, 2009, 02:46:00 PM

great stuff Pat! I let my sub. expire...I need to fix that and get back on PA! great bunch of guys as is evident by this!

Dano · December 06, 2009, 03:23:00 PM

Such a great tribute, fine work by a bunch of fine folks

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Pat B · December 06, 2009, 04:01:00 PM

4est, there were 15 or 16 folks that contributed. 4 or 5 worked on the bow. Actually, this is the second bow. The first, from a stave Tom had given one member, blew while shooting it in after tillering and another member jumped right in with the sinew backed osage and a few helped to tiller and decorate it. 3 different folks knapped the stone heads, two guys built the arrows. The axis deer hide was tanned specifically for this quiver and sent to me to make the quiver. It was truly a community endeavor.

mikieg · December 06, 2009, 04:33:00 PM

what kinda snakes you folks put on that bow?

Pat B · December 06, 2009, 04:54:00 PM

Eastern timber rattler (canebreak rattler)

sssnap · December 06, 2009, 05:34:00 PM

Sorry for your loss.
That is some first class work. Just beautiful

mikieg · December 07, 2009, 03:52:00 PM

hey pat, you got any more of those snakes?

Pat B · December 07, 2009, 05:40:00 PM

Mikie, Someone else added the skins for this project.

Art B · December 07, 2009, 05:41:00 PM

That's a really nice jester from you and the PA family Pat. Tom was a true gentleman with a kind soul. Patrick is from the same mold. Give him my regards. ART

bjansen · December 07, 2009, 09:40:00 PM

Outstanding work from a great group of guys. What a thoughtful gift and fine craftsmanship.

Pat B · December 07, 2009, 10:47:00 PM

Art, I sure will. Hope to see him in the next two weeks. We will meet at Alan Brown's house in Hendersonville. It will be a total surprise to Patrick. He'll love it and the thought behind it.

kennym · December 08, 2009, 08:41:00 PM

Awesome tribute! It will be treasured I'm sure!

twitchstick · December 08, 2009, 08:50:00 PM

What a great tirbute. I am sure they will charish it.