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Offline Bill of the 45th

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Saturday at Dixon's II
« on: July 26, 2009, 06:04:06 AM »

More ALR Shirts at the Hall.

Some Fine horns

One of the fine original Lehigh's on display

Another one

Allen Martin

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Re: Saturday at Dixon's II
« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2009, 06:49:16 AM »
That is a great horn!

Very creative.

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Re: Saturday at Dixon's II
« Reply #2 on: July 26, 2009, 01:49:42 PM »
Thanks for the pics

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Re: Saturday at Dixon's II
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2009, 02:21:36 AM »
I'm responsible for that horn.  It is one I made for a gentleman in Texas and he allowed me to bring it to Dixon's (thanks Jason)  This is the result of the judging:



A 1st class award, Best Creativity, and Best Folk Art.  Needless to say, I'm numb!  This was my first time at Dixon's and had a blast.  It was great to see some of the ALR members and meet fellow HCH Guild members.

Scott

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Re: Saturday at Dixon's II
« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2009, 03:28:46 AM »
Congratulations Scott on your nice work and good fortune.
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Re: Saturday at Dixon's II
« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2009, 04:17:12 AM »
Scott, again great job with the horn and congrats again for the awards.  Bet you're creative juices are going again for next year's submission.  Hmm, something involved with a pelican perhaps?? ;D
And, thanks for joining me at the HCH booth.  It was a great way to meet all the others.  Send me your address and I'll get a funnel out to you.
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Re: Saturday at Dixon's II
« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2009, 04:59:31 AM »
Bill---I wonder who those two gents are sharing an intense conversation??? LOL  I was told the new grey ALR made me look a tad bit "hefty"---HMMMM back to the green.  Hey thanks for the conversation at Cabelas....it was a big help as to how to design my new storage unit. ;)

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Re: Saturday at Dixon's II
« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2009, 04:27:59 PM »
Scott,
Super horn. Very cool. Reminded me of Pacific Northwest art.
 I heard you are responsible for salad bar sneeze shield being installed over the judging table next year; something must stop the drool. You should feel guilty.
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Re: Saturday at Dixon's II
« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2009, 10:03:10 PM »
 I saw that horn when it first went on the table and thought, what great idea. Congratulation.

 Tim C.
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Re: Saturday at Dixon's II
« Reply #9 on: July 28, 2009, 02:38:26 AM »
Alex, I'de have to say my pumpkin orange shirt makes me look a bit heftier than you. I need a new shirt.

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Re: Saturday at Dixon's II
« Reply #10 on: July 28, 2009, 04:26:19 AM »
Tom ---- I think next year we suggest a color that makes all of us "LOOK"  20 pounds lighter.  It was a pleasure to spend time with you and your wonderful build.  How did she fair with the judges?  That day went way too fast.  Now I have to start the countdown to next year.  I am still at a loss for that special piece of wood to go with my large Siler lock and 44" inch 54cal Rice barrel ..... I'm slowly piecing together my next gun---I think I will have a builder nearby build it since I have always wanted one of his ---then I will take a class there and build one from scratch.

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Re: Saturday at Dixon's II
« Reply #11 on: July 28, 2009, 04:57:36 AM »
Hey thank you all!  Gary, I was in such a daze that I plumb forgot that I wanted one of your funnels.  I'll get my address to you.  I really enjoyed Dixon's and meeting some of you.  Gary, spending Saturday at the HCH table with you and Brad was the most enjoyable part. ;D
Scott

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Re: Saturday at Dixon's II
« Reply #12 on: July 28, 2009, 05:09:59 PM »
I think that's a cardboard cut out of Allan Martin. Every year somebody posts a picture of him and he's in exactly the same position with the same unfinished gun.....
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Re: Saturday at Dixon's II
« Reply #13 on: July 28, 2009, 05:22:38 PM »
"I think that's a cardboard cut out of Allan Martin. Every year somebody posts a picture of him and he's in exactly the same position with the same unfinished gun....."

This way, he can maintain a presence and meanwhile sit down at the Krumsville Inn all day drinking cheap beer.
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Re: Saturday at Dixon's II
« Reply #14 on: July 28, 2009, 05:53:12 PM »
Scott...  Really cool horn, I also took a couple of pictures of it.  Congrats!

Eric K...  We missed you!  Wanted to bend your ear about oil and finishes...

     


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Re: Saturday at Dixon's II
« Reply #15 on: July 29, 2009, 02:47:47 PM »
OK you funny guys ......... can't you see I'm working hard ...... I need to figure out a way to make the ol cardboard move a bit ... you know like on "Home Alone" .....
Adding a bit of grey to the head and puffing out the belt-line keeps it real !!

But all in all it was a super fun weekend , making new friends & keeping up with ol ones !!!

Allen