9:08 pm
March 18, 2010
I had a great time at the Fall Conference. I always enjoy the tailgating, even when I don't find something to buy. Great fun seeing what people bring.
Dick Fedder is always there early setting up his forge helping all who ask, demonstrating and showing everyone the simple ways that have served blacksmiths for generations. Thank Dick!
Really enjoyed watching Tom Ferry! His explanations and demonstrations of heat treating were a real education.
Hand-on was always crowded with people making, trying and watching.
So, tell us about your experience!
“There are painters who transform the sun into a yellow spot,
but then there are others who, with the help of their art and their intelligence,
transform a yellow spot into the sun.” ~ Pablo Picasso ~
10:19 pm
NWBA Member
July 9, 2010
12:10 am
March 22, 2010
Um, like killer man. Really killer. Ya know? Totally tubular
Whatever you are, be a good one.
Abraham Lincoln
12:27 am
March 18, 2010
Hey Larry! Really great job with the 'hawks. You could probably do the same workshop for the next dozen conferences and fill them every time. I don't know if Larry is the sort who always prepares in detail or if he just wanted to make sure he didn't em-bare-ass himself. Probably a little of both. Many years ago when you said you were just a "hawker" I had no idea!
“There are painters who transform the sun into a yellow spot,
but then there are others who, with the help of their art and their intelligence,
transform a yellow spot into the sun.” ~ Pablo Picasso ~
3:35 am
March 22, 2010
4:51 am
NWBA Member
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April 26, 2010
1:56 pm
NWBA Member
October 29, 2010
I have never been disappointed at any of the conferences, I have been to over the years. I always look forward to when I can make it. I had a very good time again and it was very affordable, until I started tailgating and bid $125.00 for a hundred dollar bill.
The rain was no problem for the tents set up in the barn next to the tailgating area.
It was very dry.
2:54 pm
NWBA Member
April 19, 2010
I had a great time. I learnt a lot more about knife making, metal making, hawk making, scroll making, and hawk throwing. I watch everybody enjoying the demos and the forging stations, lots of library books were checked out, the archives rocked. And I am inspired to make a bbq tool, even though bbqing is Dave's job. Thank you all.
9:59 pm
NWBA Member
June 8, 2010
I LOVE the conferences!!!:bounce:This fall was the third that I attended. It was great! Got lucky and got in Larry's hawk class. I enjoy doing hands-on stuff that I have never made before, such as a hawk. I seem to always learn a lot, but seems by Tuesday after, I've forgotten 90% of it. Good notes and photos are good. I am really pleased to be a part of NWBA. I that for a volunteer organization it is very well run. Conferences are well organized. Great Job:skip:
11:21 pm
April 21, 2010
11:52 pm
NWBA Member
September 25, 2010
Bill Cottrell;3867 wrote: I DID NOT have a good time at the fall conference! I didn't get to go - bummer - had family commitments.
Aw Bill, I had to miss it too, but you know, there'll be another one in just a few months. It'll be my first, maybe we can both make it and you can show me the best parts. :skip::bounce::showoff:
Regards,
Tim
Let us make a special effort to stop communicating with each other, so we can have some conversation.
Mark Twain
2:36 am
NWBA Member
March 22, 2010
4:48 am
March 18, 2010
4:56 am
NWBA Member
April 19, 2010
I had a great time at conference. Tom Ferry's knowledge of metals was UNBELIEVABLE. Interesting thing changed this time. With the exception of a few folks nobody has ever even said Hi to me at the conference because I'm not one of the known hot shit smiths. This time folks saw my name tag and recognized me from this site and were friendly.
Had a good time as usual going off somewhere and making music with Tim Middaugh(sp?).
I'm probably too old to become one of the hot shits but I'll keep plugging along and smacking on hot iron. This site has been the best upgrade to the association. I really appreciate the knowledge sharing here...
11:05 pm
April 21, 2010
12:20 am
March 22, 2010
Here here. Let's give a big thanks to Grant for all his hard work!
Whatever you are, be a good one.
Abraham Lincoln
2:53 am
NWBA Member
March 22, 2010
3:00 am
NWBA Member
July 9, 2010
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