Author Topic: ALR Meeting at Ft. Boonesborough - Pictures (Read 26984 times)

Ky-Flinter · « **Reply #50 on:** January 24, 2015, 12:44:59 AM »

Quote from: bgf on January 23, 2015, 11:12:43 PM

Ron, I'll be there and bringing a friend with me. I didn't even need to look at the calendar--the traditional ALR/B'boro eve snowfall has begun .

Sounds good B. The more the merrier. That snow isn't going to amount to anything. Forecast calls for 1/2" or less and it's been pretty warm lately, so it shouldn't stick on the roads. Supposed to be in the mid 40's tomorrow! no worries.

-Ron

Ky-Flinter · « **Reply #51 on:** January 24, 2015, 03:29:24 PM »

Well, the weatherman missed his guess again. We got about 4" of snow last night. The streets in my neighborhood are slushy. Main roads and interstate shouldn't be too bad, road crews have been out plowing and spreading salt. The snow has stopped and the forecast is for a high in the low 40's, so road conditions will improve during the day.

Heading for Boonesborough now. Be careful on your trip and I'll see you at the Fort.

-Ron

Ky-Flinter · « **Reply #52 on:** January 24, 2015, 04:41:40 PM »

I'm at the Fort! I-75 between Lexington and Boonesborough is clear and traffic is moving at normal speeds. Ky 627 from I-75 to the Fort is clear, just wet, traffic is moving at normal speeds. Be careful at the Fort entrance, it is snow covered but no problem if you go slow. If you leave now, you can be here before lunch! Come on!

-Ron

Stoner creek · « **Reply #53 on:** January 25, 2015, 01:20:45 AM »

Good time. Thank you for your efforts. So who is King of the rasp world?

Ky-Flinter · « **Reply #54 on:** January 25, 2015, 02:19:34 AM »

Quote from: Stoner creek on January 25, 2015, 01:20:45 AM

Good time. Thank you for your efforts. So who is King of the rasp world?

I think the consensus was the boys liked your Iwasaki. It moves a lot of wood without a great deal of effort and left a fairly smooth surface.

-Ron

Ky-Flinter · « **Reply #55 on:** January 25, 2015, 04:29:26 AM »

Here’s some pictures from the get-together at Boonesborough. We had 15 attendees, which was pretty good considering the weather.

It's a good thing I'm not trying to make a living at photography. Sorry about the shakes.

Dave R’s plunder, and he also brought a truckload of red maple and cherry stock blanks. (I got 2!)

Foreground: Jeff’s current project. Background: Paul brought 2 originals, a William Norris half-stock and a Belgian 16ga double.

Alligator skin bag and accessories by Maryellen.

Ian brought 2 great looking rifles. The pictures do not do them justice.

Paul, David and Jeff checking out one of Ian’s rifles. George Rogers Clark and Daniel Boone seem to approve also.

An unexpected treat: A fellow and his wife brought this horn to the Fort today, to see if the Fort would accept it as a donation. The man’s father had found the horn when he was about 15 years old, in the woods that later would be part of Fort Boonesborough State Park. The horn is fairly small but has a lot of twist, about 8” long and the mouth about 2 by 2-1/2”. One side of the horn was worn thru from extended use. We were just lucky to happen to be at the Fort when the couple came in with the horn and they allowed us to photograph it.

-Ron

Stoner creek · « **Reply #56 on:** January 25, 2015, 05:17:17 AM »

Good time. I wish I could have attended the afternoon session. Keep her going!

Pat_Cameron · « **Reply #57 on:** January 25, 2015, 06:51:04 AM »

I had a great time at the fort today.
Met lots of guys and conversation ranged over hundreds of different topics.
The original little powder horn was a special treat.
The alligator bag was really cool.
I just might have to spend some time on the internet and try and round up
an alligator hide someplace.

Pat Cameron

C Wallingford · « **Reply #58 on:** January 25, 2015, 02:25:42 PM »

Had a good time as usual. It was great to see everybody and handle some great looking "stuff".
I look forward to next year.

J. Talbert · « **Reply #59 on:** January 25, 2015, 08:02:49 PM »

Had a great time as usual. Thanks to Fort Boonesborough for having us, and Ron for getting it together. I enjoyed seeing everyone and the great stuff they brought.

I especially enjoyed the FREE lunch at Hall's.

Jeff

WadePatton · « **Reply #60 on:** January 25, 2015, 08:45:22 PM »

Nice, thanks for the pics.

mmm 'gator.

C Wallingford · « **Reply #61 on:** January 25, 2015, 09:35:26 PM »

Quote from: J. Talbert on January 25, 2015, 08:02:49 PM

Had a great time as usual. Thanks to Fort Boonesborough for having us, and Ron for getting it together. I enjoyed seeing everyone and the great stuff they brought.

I especially enjoyed the FREE lunch at Hall's.

Jeff

There is no such thing as a "free" lunch

Ky-Flinter · « **Reply #62 on:** January 25, 2015, 09:47:20 PM »

Charlie, I heard you were buying lunch for everyone next year!

-Ron

Tony N · « **Reply #63 on:** January 25, 2015, 10:16:33 PM »

From looking at the pics, it looks like I missed a great time!!

~Tony

C Wallingford · « **Reply #64 on:** January 25, 2015, 11:31:49 PM »

Quote from: Ky-Flinter on January 25, 2015, 09:47:20 PM

Charlie, I heard you were buying lunch for everyone next year!

-Ron

I think you got some bad information. What he doesn't know is the interest clock is ticking, and that was not priced like a Happy Meal at Mickey D's.

Joey R · « **Reply #65 on:** January 26, 2015, 05:26:49 AM »

I heard Jeff say that the half order hot brown wasn't available anymore on the menu. Oh well,Charlie's buying so I'll have the large hot brown

Had a great time and even though the only pic I was in was fuzzy I guess I'll give a little latitude to the photographer due to being a little rusty after a 2 year sabbatical

Again a great day seeing friends and meeting a new one from Canada. Thanks Ron for all you and the good folks from the fort do.

ptk1126 · « **Reply #66 on:** January 26, 2015, 04:12:09 PM »

Enjoyed seeing old friends and meeting new ones. Thanks Ron for your
organizing.

The highlight of the day for me was listening to Ian discuss the various
influences that shaped his thoughts in building his marvelous rifle. Wish
I had brought a tape recorder.

All the best
Paul

J. Talbert · « **Reply #67 on:** January 26, 2015, 06:17:28 PM »

Paul,
I'll second that thought.
It was nice having Ian & Maryellen, bringing two great rifles, that gator bag, and those neat little original triggers. All prompting some interesting discussion, along with a fair amount of gawking.

Jeff

Hessian · « **Reply #68 on:** January 26, 2015, 06:38:59 PM »

Sorry I missed it. I just couldn't drag my butt outta bed early enough to make that long drive. I had a blacksmith friend that was going to come with me but he is just recovering from the flu.(missed the last 3 days of work) I am looking forward to the Norris Show. It's a little more "doable" for us folks in ETn. Glad you guys had a good time.
Hessian

David R. Pennington · « **Reply #69 on:** January 26, 2015, 08:07:21 PM »

I came very close to turning around and going back home once I saw the road conditions. It is normally about two and a half hour drive for me but I made it and was glad I did. Once again I am inspired to try and improve my skills. Seems like the mark just keeps getting higher. Ian's stuff and the relic horn were a real treat. The insight on the original Honaker triggers was valuable to me as I have thought about building a rifle in their style.
Enjoyed, thanks to all.

David R. Pennington · « **Reply #70 on:** February 28, 2015, 05:29:31 AM »

Here is my interpretation of the original relic horn we saw at the fort that day. Will make a good "day" or hunting horn.

Ky-Flinter · « **Reply #71 on:** February 28, 2015, 06:08:31 PM »

It's the GGG-Grandson of the Boonesborough horn! Very nice rendition Dave.

-Ron

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