Ozbow

hi ya'll,

i was just flippin' through my 3DAAA newsletter and have the dates for this years Hunter Valley Traditional Archers shoot.

it's a 3 day affair on the 12th, 13th & 14th June, to be held at Glenrolan (i don't know where the hell that is either?! ) somewhere in the Hunter Valley i assume)

i don't know any more about it as i'm not involved in setting up this shoot, just saw it and put it on 'ere

the contact number they have listed for more info is as follows:- Trish Ford 0249664347

thinkin' i will endevour to get there, mabye i might see a few of you guys as well

cheers
Buford

ps. don't let my being there put you off coming!

I just might try to make this one, Matt!

Thanks for posting it



Erron

tak eme! take me!

Sounds good Guy, any other starters?

E.

Sounds good fellas, but unfortunately we'll be back in the Isa, dont know if I can arrange anymore leave to come back down in June.

See Ya
Jo

met the Newcastle guys at the Murwillumbah shoot last year - sounds like a really good shoot, but don't forget for those of you living in Qld there is a Traditional Shoot (Longbow/Recurve Muster) on at Gladstone the same weekend, which is also a really good shoot.
Oh me, oh my decisions, decisions..........
sue

Hi Sue, welcome to Ozbow!

Yes, I know the Gladstone shoot is a good'un, but unfortunately it's a bit far. I want to get up to QLD to catch up with some of the Ozbow hard cases like Jeff and Glenn some time this year anyway, and would really like to get to meet the Hunter guys. So this sounds like the right time!

cheers,



Erron

Hi There
Well this is my first time on.
I am the Hunter Valley Traditional Archers Secretary.
For all those wanting to know where "GLENROWAN' not "GLENROLAN"
is , it is situated between Maitland and Newcastle, at the end of the F3 Freeway.
For more info don't hesitate to call me on 02 49664347. or e.mail me.
Our add for the Gathering will be in the May/June Archery Action magazine.
Hope to see you all there.
Trish

Welcome to Ozbow Trish, glad you made it!



Erron

trish wrote:For all those wanting to know where "GLENROWAN' not "GLENROLAN" is , it is situated between Maitland and Newcastle, at the end of the F3 Freeway. Trish

thanks for clearing that up Trish, i had my suspicions thats what was ment. its not unusual for the 3daaa newsletter to have a 'type-o'.

i may see you there.....

cheers
Buford the Daft

I'm type 'A' myself...



E.

Ha! Ha! haaaaaaaa!

its sooooo hard to be as good as i am with what i'm given to work with.

cheers
B the D

p.s. don't hate me because i'm beautiful!

Lindsay assures us we needn't hate you on that account!

Erron
Y'all got that right!
Cletus

Well, it's just two months to the Gathering
For anyone coming to the HVTA Gathering, there is plenty of camping
on our club grounds.FREE.
Please advise your attendance before the event as this helps with catering.
Meals are available from Friday night.
If you wish to camp earlier in the week, arrangements can be made.Just call me on 02 49 664347.

Those who don't want to rough it, here is a list of Motels and a Caravan park.
The closet to our venue are listed from 1-6

1, Motel Ace of Hearts, 52 New England Highway, Tarro
Phone....49665777

2, Molly Morgan Motor Inn, New England Highway, Corner Chisholm Road
East Maitland
Phone....49335422

3, Maitland Caravan Park, off New England Highway
Phone...49341707 overnight vans available

4, Kingston Motel, Pacific Highway, Raymond Terrace
Phone... 49831643

5, Country Comfort Monte Pio, New England Highway, Rutherford
Phone... 49325288

6, Maitland City Motel, 258 New England Highway, Rutherford
Phone...49328322

To clarrify any confusions, "GLENROWAN" is the name of the property on which our club is situated at Tarro, near East Maitland NSW

Hope this is helpfull
Trish.

sounds great, cant wait!!

Trish,
as i have never been to a trad only shoot before, could you give me (and anyone else)
an idea of what sort of things go on during the weekend?

such as: what kind of shootin (3D, flu flu, etc....) any kind of demos? any fun, non archery things?
i don't mean to ask too much, its just that i don't want to travel
all the way there to find out theres an event that i didn't know about and could have had a go at. ( D'OH!)

any info would be greatly appreciated

To clarrify any confusions, "GLENROWAN" is the name of the property on which our club is situated at Tarro

that explains everything! the 3DAAA newsletter has it advertised so that poeple (including me! )
think its actually at Glenrowan, (the town in victoria!). and not at a property called GLENROWAN

thanks
Matt

Thanks Trish,
I'll be there, recurve tot'n kids and all.
Still trying to sort out accommodation, those contacts will help. Mid winter camping too scary for this Queensland crew.

I guess the gear spec's are same as most trad shoots?
Min 12"feather, wooden arrows etc?
Flu flu's needed?
I am going to have to get stuck into finding shafts and making arrows for kids and I as 95% of my hunting is done with alloys.

Might have to put together a tidier lookin bow as the old offsider is showing the miles she has done in the bush.

Anyone else got definite plans to be there?

Mark Kimber

hi Mark,

yeah, i am thinkin i will be there. Gladstone is a bit far for me and i am on 4 weeks holiday as of that weekend
so i think i just might make an appearance.

might see you there.

cheers
Matt

Hi there all

Well it's just six weeks to the Gathering. Look forward to all that are attending. So far there are quite a few new shooters, so we look forward to seeing them.

The shoot will consist with a 30 3d target hunting range on Saturday and a 20 3d target hunting range on Sunday.

Our noveties are: running pig, speed round, flu flu, axe & knife event, broadhead range and wand shoot.

For the kids we have a Pinata at this stage.

As I said before, look forward to seeing you all there, should be a good weekend.

Trish.

thanks for that Trish.

you mentioned in your post with the map that arrangements can be made to camp earlier in the week, is it possible to stay the monday night (end of the weekend) and leave Tuesday?

also, just wondering what's a wand shoot?

thanks
Matt

Hi Matt

Your answer to "WHAT IS A WAND SHOOT" is

for the wand shoot there is a $2 entry fee per shooter
all shooters line up on a designated shooting line and fire
a number of arrows at a target 3 inches wide by 6 foot high (the wand)
at a designated distance, approx. 70 metres or so or where ever we decide to put it. Whoever hits the wand (arrows must remain sticking in the wand count) wins the kitty. If more than one shooter hits the wand there is a shoot off.

Hope this helps explains it
As for camping, you may stay till Tuesday morning as there may be others also.

Trish

God, I am so tempted by this one, and Trish, you'd need someone to keep Buford in line, yeah?



Erron

Hi Trish,

A small question. Are you supplying free supper to late arrivals on the Friday night this year?

Poppy P.

Welcome to Ozbow, Poppyp!



Erron

God, I am so tempted by this one,

c'mon erron! i promise i will behave.


buford

To all

Yes there will be the Friday night usual, not sure how good it will be, but be thankful that you are getting it for free.

You guys really make my day, luv to have a laugh at the end of the day.
Who is Buford?

Just a question..........does anyone know where we can get a 3d buffalo from, as Austyle arn't making them.

We would really appreciate if someone can make us one.

Trish

Trish,
you might wanna try Al Alcorn for the target. he makes Canga Targets. (authorised copies of Mackenzies) you may have seen them if you have ever been to a 3Daaa shoot down that way.

i don't think he makes anything as big as a buffalo (yet) but i ain't seen him in a while so that may have changed.

can be contacted through his home club at http://caboolturebowmen.3daaa.com/

cheers
Buford (Matt Hood)

Already know about Alcorn, we are getting targets from him.

Just thought someone would know of any where else.

Never mind. Just have to mae do with what we have.

See you at the Gathering. We are hoping for good weather and cold nights so that we can drink well.

Trish

See you at the Gathering. We are hoping for good weather and cold nights so that we can drink well.

i'll drink to that!

can't wait.

buford