Old Hands

[Oldbow]

Hello Lads, Just returned to this form after a long absents.

Thought I would get back into making a few bags and horns, that my ( big A ) hands will allow.

Be good to talk with like minds.

        Ernie Boyd

[smylee grouch]

Welcome back Ernie, good luck and best wishes.

[Kermit]

Do what you can for as long as you can. Neuropathy runs in my family, and it's starting with my feet and a bit in my left hand. It'll probably stop me eventually, but I'm just going for it. Good to hear you've got some spunk!

[Frank Barker]

Hello Ernie Boyd.... When I heard you were retiring from the pouch and horn business I was greatly upset as in my travels to the CLA show in Lexington I had yet gotten to meet you. I also make pouches and in looking at your pouches on line, I really liked your style and you were one of the persons who was top on my list of wanting to meet. Everyone I talked with said you were having some health problems and being 69 years old myself I know what you may be going through. Craftsmen like you are hard to come by and I am sure the muzzle loading fraternity is waiting to see more of your work for sale on the CLA site. Hopefully in the near future our paths will cross and I will get to meet you in person. Until then, good luck and may the Lord truly bless you and yours. By the way....Welcome Back

Kind Regards  Frank Barker

[Oldbow]

Thanks for the comment Frank, I still have my shop and a rack full of leather.
Time to jump back in and get some bags made.... As the hands will allow.

Always good to hear from another bagger. If I can be of any help call or E me any evening.

Ernie

[Virginiarifleman]

Hello Ernie, I too build bags and I have the big A. I know the pain. but when I finish a bag I know it was worth it. good luck and keep sewing.