Author Topic: 10th Annual ALR Winter Meeting at Ft. Boonesborough - TODAY - Jan. 26, 2019 (Read 4229 times)

Greg Pennell · « **Reply #25 on:** January 25, 2019, 05:24:07 PM »

Ron, looks like we’ll probably need that fireplace! I’m bringing an in-progress piece, a few straps, and some other odds-n-ends. See you tomorrow!

Greg

B.Barker · « **Reply #26 on:** January 25, 2019, 08:56:20 PM »

I'll be there after I run my trap line. If I get a cat I'll bring it along too.

Stoner creek · « **Reply #27 on:** January 25, 2019, 10:03:59 PM »

C-A-T-S! Cats, Cats, Cats!!!
Oops different kind of wildcat.

Pat_Cameron · « **Reply #28 on:** January 26, 2019, 06:42:53 AM »

Quote from: B.Barker on January 25, 2019, 08:56:20 PM

I'll be there after I run my trap line. If I get a cat I'll bring it along too.

That would be cool. My neighbor saw TWO bobcat leaving my yard two days ago.
Likely kittens that got kicked out by mom.

Pat

Mike Lyons · « **Reply #29 on:** January 27, 2019, 02:37:14 AM »

What a good time!!! It was great meeting everyone. There were some fine rifles there. Thanks Stoner creek and B. Barker for hooking me up. I’ll try my best to produce a fine product. And, Ky-Flinter, it was my fault, I had plenty of time to turn. Haha. My pictures stink.

Greg Pennell · « **Reply #30 on:** January 27, 2019, 04:40:41 AM »

Ron, thanks so much for setting these up...I had a great time, and as always picked up some tips and inspiration. It’s such a relaxing way to spend a winter day...great company, nice rifles, tall tales...what’s not to like?

Greg

B.Barker · « **Reply #31 on:** January 27, 2019, 05:01:14 AM »

Made it there a little late. I had to run a cat down this morning. Had a good time and met some new folks. Sorry I don't remember any ones names never was good at that. I do remember faces though. I enjoyed talking to Afgahnvet and another Eastern Ky vet. Seen some nice rifles and swapped some huntin tales. A good day at the fort.

p.d. · « **Reply #32 on:** January 27, 2019, 05:07:00 AM »

A very nice gathering indeed.

David R. Pennington · « **Reply #33 on:** January 27, 2019, 06:26:24 AM »

Thanks for posting the pictures guys. Looks like a good time. Sure missed being there.

Pat_Cameron · « **Reply #34 on:** January 27, 2019, 08:07:30 AM »

Rumor has it that some of the stories that were floating around that room were even true.

But I don't put much stock in Rumors.

Had a great time as usual.

Pat

Ky-Flinter · « **Reply #35 on:** January 27, 2019, 08:43:58 AM »

I hope everyone had as good a time today as I did. Thanks to everyone for coming. It's you guys who bring out your treasures for others to see and handle, and the discussions that follow, that makes this a great event.

You never know what you may see at Boonesborough. Joey found this set in an old farmhouse in Harrison Co, Indiana that was scheduled for demolition.

Attached to the strap are the remnants of a cane powder measure. Something else was attached below the measure but all that is left is the knot. The cap tin was full of caps, but the bag also had a small priming horn. We wondered why. The larger horn is still full of powder. The inside of the ball mold is still shiny. The canvas material showed evidence of cutting the patch at the muzzle. The bag also had several pieces of large bird quill. We were puzzled about that too. Joey looked and looked, but unfortunately the rifle that went with this set was nowhere to be found.

-Ron

clockman · « **Reply #36 on:** January 27, 2019, 09:12:27 AM »

Hey guys, I really enjoyed myself. What a talented group! The best thing I can say about this and all the ALR folks is that everyone I’ve ever met is always eager to share how to do things. I’m already looking forward to the next event. Thanks to Ron for organizing!

Don Steele · « **Reply #37 on:** January 27, 2019, 12:51:01 PM »

Thanks for posting the bag & accessories from Indiana. I enjoy seeing true originals from "back-in-the-day".
I'll offer my thoughts on the presence of the priming horn in a bag with caps.
I'm thinking the owner who put that bag together was shooting a caplock rifle. ( I know...DUH.) Folks are wondering then, why the priming horn..?
We have a fellow in our club who shoots a caplock and keeps a small container of 4f priming powder handy for those times when he dry-balls. He prefers to simply pull the nipple, put some 4f in, replace the nipple and shoot the ball out. Perhaps the individual carrying this bag had the same preference. Especially when in the woods, it would seem easier than trying to pull a ball.

Joey R · « **Reply #38 on:** January 27, 2019, 03:17:30 PM »

Without the rifle for reference I guess it could have been converted from flint to cap?? If only the rifle could be here to speak to all.

Cades Cove Fiddler · « **Reply #39 on:** January 27, 2019, 07:10:13 PM »

... Ron,... thanx for your interesting story and photo,... reminds me of my own Father telling me about when he was a little boy in East Tennessee,... in the 1920's the family moved from their old farm to another one, in a two-horse wagon and left two old hog-rifles in the smoke-house,.... !!! ... and I believe the small horn was a "day horn",... enough powder for a one day hunt without having to carry the whole bag and large powder horn,,,,, small horn, patchin' and caps could fit into the pocket of your jumper,... didn't need much,... one shot = one kill,... a deer, a few squirrels, then back home.... you weren't on a long expedition,.... Thanx again,.. regards,... Cades Cove Fiddler ....

J. Talbert · « **Reply #40 on:** January 28, 2019, 02:52:48 AM »

Ron,
Had great time as always. It's always good to see familiar faces and great to see a number of new faces this year.
Probably the biggest turn out so far and a lot of great stuff,

Thanks for getting it together and thanks to Fort Boonesbourough.

Jeff

David R. Pennington · « **Reply #41 on:** January 28, 2019, 04:18:36 AM »

What caliber was the mold?

Ky-Flinter · « **Reply #42 on:** January 28, 2019, 04:53:27 AM »

Quote from: David R. on January 28, 2019, 04:18:36 AM

What caliber was the mold?

.32

I have started a new thread in the Accoutrements section about the Original bag and contents. It has many more pictures and details. http://americanlongrifles.org/forum/index.php?topic=52740.0

-Ron

Stoner creek · « **Reply #43 on:** January 28, 2019, 05:36:59 AM »

I was just looking at all of the pictures. I didn’t realize that I’ve lost that much hair off the top of my head. No more pictures of me please.

Joey R · « **Reply #44 on:** January 28, 2019, 06:18:57 AM »

That's why I keep my hat on especially in cold weather. Had a great time visiting with all and thanks to Ron also for heading this up.

kentuckyrifleman · « **Reply #45 on:** January 28, 2019, 05:41:37 PM »

Ron, thanks for setting this up, and thanks to everyone for welcoming a new guy. Y'all are a wealth of information and amazing craftsmanship. Thoroughly enjoyed the day and am looking forward to starting my own project someday soon. See you all at CLA.

Ky-Flinter · « **Reply #46 on:** January 28, 2019, 11:19:54 PM »

Guys,
You are all very welcome. I am glad I'm able to set this meeting up each year. I so look forward to it, and have a great time myself.

Of course it's great to see old friends, but I especially enjoyed meeting and talking to you new guys. We needed to offset all this grey hair (or lack of hair, hahaha), so we appreciate you joining us.

I look forward to seeing you all again soon.

-Ron

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