WNY Gathering 2011

[JOSH111]

Glad Doug told me about this, I have not read the boards in a while. I'll be there.
Oh, everyone bring a hawk to throw at the sweet target I made last year

 

[DPKnives]

Glad Doug told me about this, I have not read the boards in a while. I'll be there.
Oh, everyone bring a hawk to throw at the sweet target I made last year

I actually know where mine is this year. It will be there. Doug

 

[Karda]

Son of a.........
My ducks are pretty much in order and i'm still planning on showing up sometime saturday afternoon.
BUT......
My wifes Grandad, a 91yr old kindly but stubborn ol' cuss was rushed to the hospital tonight because of internal bleeding.
Not sure if it was his recent fall or a drug interaction, but they had to open his stomach up to do an exploratory and couldnt find the source. They gave him some drugs to stop the bleeding and they've seemed to work, but they couldnt close him up due to remaining large bloodclots and his being in a weakened state. Prognosis is hopeful, but not very optimistic.

So, theres the chance that i may have to bow out on this at the very last minute.
But we do what we must for those we love.

 

[DPKnives]

Son of a.........
My ducks are pretty much in order and i'm still planning on showing up sometime saturday afternoon.
BUT......
My wifes Grandad, a 91yr old kindly but stubborn ol' cuss was rushed to the hospital tonight because of internal bleeding.
Not sure if it was his recent fall or a drug interaction, but they had to open his stomach up to do an exploratory and couldnt find the source. They gave him some drugs to stop the bleeding and they've seemed to work, but they couldnt close him up due to remaining large bloodclots and his being in a weakened state. Prognosis is hopeful, but not very optimistic.

So, theres the chance that i may have to bow out on this at the very last minute.
But we do what we must for those we love.

Boy I hope everything works out the best they can for your wives grand father. We hope to see you and hopefully you will be able to hang out with us. never too sharp and I are heading up to cut the grass at the land today to get things ready. Good luck and see you Saturday. Doug

 

[JOSH111]

Here we are a few days out,looking forward to it
Karda, I hope thing work out things work out for the best for you and the fam :thumbup:.

 

[never too sharp]

Smoke sent your way, Karda. I hope you can make it.

Here's to hoping we have a good weekend. :thumbup:

 

[DPKnives]

It all kicks off today. Weather will be HOT, and looks like a great weekend in store for all. Hope to see a bunch of people here. Doug

 

[Translash]

hope to attend next year...i live in long island but I am so booked with over night shifts at the hospital I cannot join. Next time I will book a vacation period for sure.

 

[JOSH111]

:thumbup:Had a real good time,good to see everyone and meet a few new ones.

Oh and these are nice too.

 

[Karda]

The drive wasnt bad, and was well worth it !
DP, NTS are wonderful hosts and cooks. Beautiful spot to camp.
Plenty of great conversation, friendship, food and....um....beer.
The only thing was.....it was hotter than blue blazes on both days.
I am sunburnt, tired and feel like i had a great little mini vacation, made new friends and had a great time.
Will be doing this again next year.
Thanks to DP and Mrs. DP, NTS, josh, john G, larry, dale, twinstick and twinstick jr. (and anyone else i may have forgotten) for showing me a good time!

 

[DPKnives]

Those sure are SWEEEEEETTTTT !!!!!!!!! Thanks Toooj for coming and bringing all the goodies. I can not wait for the new ones to come out. Doug

:thumbup:Had a real good time,good to see everyone and meet a few new ones.

Oh and these are nice too.

 

[John G]

Don't forget the sweet little tin knives that Doug made! I love this thing. :thumbup:

Sunday's sunrise over the pond.

At one point we had three pots of water going for coffee!

Here's Doug (DP Knives) with the catch o' the day.

Toooj visited with his truck full of Kabar and Becker goodness.

Tweener prototype

Karda with his H.I. khukris. These blades are beyond impressive. Karda is a good guy, and good company around the campfire.

An HI Khukri alongside a DP Knives chopper (not sure the model name, but it splits wood all day long.:thumbup

Getting the coals going.

Cranberry and black raspberry bannock!

Thanks to everyone who took part, and especially to Doug, Mary,and Roger for their extra effort in making this event happen for the third year. I had a great time. :thumbup:

 

[Bladite]

ah, that's a Karda great khukris.

of course, i'm all about the tweeners

 

[Karda]

Yes, thats a karda, bladey. Now you know why i don't show my face that often. Babies cry when they get posted.
Of course john, now that you've revealed my secret identity, you do realise i have to drive back there and make you disappear, Right?
The blade next to the D/P is a tamang.
It's actually one of the lighter H.I. khukuri. Doug is the owner and i now have my first D/P knives Bushcraft knife.
Everyone was great company and the food was excellent. Much good conversation was had. Knives were fondled and admired all around. John G and Twinstick gave my AK Bowie a few good workouts. If it werent for things to do, Grandpa and the wife having to fend for herself, i'da stayed sunday night too.
I urge anyone who can make it next year to please do so, Doug, Mary and never too sharp are great hosts and it'd be a pleasure to get to know some more new people.

 

[Bladite]

Yes, thats a karda, bladey. Now you know why i don't show my face that often. Babies cry when they get posted.

i make the head crabs and vortigants cry, i understand

 

[never too sharp]

... and a great time was had by all.

Fishing...

Hunting...

and stalk and attack.

John's Bannock was excellent, I think beacause according to Aiden, he's a real cowboy.

Dale and Wilma enjoying the serenity:

I truly enjoyed everyone's company and would like to thank you all for coming. I hope we can continue to make these events happen.

 

[the lone gunman]

Well for the 3rd year I had a Fantastic weekend with all . Weather was Perfect. Good people this group. Heres what was cooked up Sat night with Roger tending ;

I fell in love with one of Dougs DPKnives blades and brought it home;

Thanks Doug, Mary ,Roger and all for a very nice weekend.

 

[DPKnives]

Well for the 3rd year I had a Fantastic weekend with all . Weather was Perfect. Good people this group. Heres what was cooked up Sat night with Roger tending ;

I fell in love with one of Dougs DPKnives blades and brought it home;

Thanks Doug, Mary ,Roger and all for a very nice weekend.

Dale Glad you made it once again this year. It looks like you are real happy with that Outdoors man as well. I am already thinking about next years so stay tuned. Doug

 

[never too sharp]

Here's a pic of a few more scores from the weekend. The nicest walking stick I've ever had, carved by John G, the nicest strop I've ever had, also carved by John G, the slick little tin knife made by Doug, a Kabar mini dozier and a K2.

Every year I come away from this event with an armload of stuff, a full belly and a strained liver. I don't want that to sound materialistic because it's really a testament to the generosity of all the folks involved and the community as a whole. Once again, thanks to all who helped make this such an enjoyable time, and I look forward to doing it again.

 

[Battle Creek Knives]

looks like an awesome time...

that khuk is bigger then you karda.. , man that thing is a beast............