Vodkaman Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 You covered the didge very nicely Bruce. Clamboni, I really hope that you make it, just bring some of your knowledge with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazmail Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Spike- Yes they should be all these things, but unfortunately most are not. On another note- "Dress Code" - do you think I should bring my mask (new one of course). Might be handy for some of these threatened K.C pics. pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincoya Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 I have been to all of the gatherings (as has KCDano, Coley, Charlie Mitchell, & DLAery) since the first one. It is not a formal affair just a bunch of guys getting together to build, show, talk, and trade lures for a few days. We meet at Nathan's house and gather in his shop. As far as food goes, we have, in the past, grilled burgers, had a fish fry, and Coley put together one of his "Hobo's". You might also consider bringing anything that you don't use any more or that you would like to share or trade. Things such as, lure blanks, lips or bibs, paints, wood or other lure materials. After all, we are a bunch of pack rats. Understand that Clinton is not a big town but it has just about anything that you would need. There are several restaurants and a few other hotels besides the ones that have been mentioned. Nathan's house is about 8 miles outside of town. It's not hard to find. If you have any questions or need any help, let us know. We'll do what we can. Gene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted January 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Well Pete. That is a rather interesting question. There was a fairly popular TV show in the states called Home Improvements with a comic named Tim Allen and one of the characters, Wilson, was Tim's next door neighbor. The entire run of the show, about 6 years, we never actually saw Wilson’s face. There would always be something, a fence, flower pot, a grill, something, that kept you from having a clear view of Wilson’s face… As per dress code, a dust mask would be something we’d all identify, but it would mean drinking beer with a straw. You could go for the total effect, comfort and hands-free, by adding a beer hat to your kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted January 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Thanks Gene. That is just the information us first timers are looking for. Swap meet!!! Any thing else you can share is welcome. Nathan, is your pig still roaming the property? Just for the record, despite what anyone may be thinking or may have told you, I am not thinking of your piggy as a “dinner guest” but, I am getting a strong desire for some smoked baby back ribs in a St. Louis/Kansas City style Bar-B-Q sauce and Ice Cold Beer. Nathan, I’m not suggest your little piggy’s baby back ribs… How do I get in the middle of these situations??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KcDano Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Hey Gene! Good to see ya man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincoya Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 Thanks KC. I'm usually here. I just don't post much anymore. Bruce, I'd give up on the idea of Bar-B-Qing Zoe (Nathan's pig) unless you like your meat with a lot of fat. Besides, you'd probably have to fight Coley for her. Gene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KcDano Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 HaHa! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Hey guys...as Gene said,this is a real informal gathering...with a whole lot of lure building knowledge flowing from everywhere. Saturday we will be fishing some private ponds for part of the day...Then in the afternoon will be show and tell.If you have a paticular Thing you want too demonstrate..please do...I hope KCDano will put on another painting demo for us....(This guy is amazing!!)..I'll do a blip on the brand new way I'm doing tails and fins...Sunday maybe a field trip day......Friday..it depends on when people are arriving..I'll figure something out.I've got a whole shop full of tools..and wood....so if there is something you want too learn or demo..speak up Bruce....yep,Zoe still runs things around here.I want too warn you..Coley really broke her heart .He told her they were two ships that passed in the night..She was crushed....So she is a little guarded with men....Nathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beezerbassman Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Nathan it sounds like more fun. I can not wait until it gets here. It sounds like a great weekend. I think as a newbie just gettting in the painting side it would be great to see that done. and I hope it is painting a lure and not painting toenails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KcDano Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Nathan, I plan on bringing a different air compressor this time so we can create some really toxic fumes. You will have to show the new faces how you build the rodent, a super lure it is, as well as the rest of the Bettencourt lure line-up! Plenty of things flowing alright, Beer and B.S.. I think with all the interest Bruce has shown in Zoe, I am sure Coley will make it, if only to defend his prize pig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KcDano Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 I don't know beezer, the way vodkaman, philb and spike carry on about sequins and such, no telling what they will do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beezerbassman Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Yes with Bruce who knows. Can you imagine him with the cheesehead on wearing the sequins with freshly painted toenails drinking a beer? I would have to say that is just not right! I guess time will tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincoya Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Yes with Bruce who knows. Can you imagine him with the cheesehead on wearing the sequins with freshly painted toenails drinking a beer? I would have to say that is just not right! I guess time will tell AND.....dancing with Zoe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KcDano Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Haha! Poor Bruce! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beezerbassman Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 You now Bruce you do this we might be able to win some money for the funniest home video and use that money to buy supplies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazmail Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 Nathan- I'm just thinking, if you have a wood lathe and some 'custom wood', I could maybe show anyone who is interested, how to make an "Australian Wheel', as opposed to an "English Wheel" - I can't believe some guys are still hand sanding convex/ concave curves-- Pete http://www.tackleunderground.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2136&d=1185665677 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazmail Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Nathan- After five days, on second thoughts- no I won't. pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KcDano Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Yes, Nathan does have a lathe, he might have just missed the message, Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazmail Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 KC, I had been thinking, I have never operated a wood lathe anyway, so this would be a big problem. Any lathe type work I have done is with a sharpened end of a flat file and a lump of wood fitted in a drill chuck- very crude indeed, it works, but safety wise, not something I should be showing how to do.pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted January 31, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Is it just me or does anyone eles think the next 86 days will never pass until the TU meet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KcDano Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Hey Pete, sounds like you will fit in nicely, with the unconvential outside the box way of thinking! I use my drill press for a vertical lathe, as well as milling machine. I bet you will take to operating a lathe like a duck to water, I am confident Nathan will let you take a crack at it. Personally, I admire the way you fabricate and make due with what is at hand. It is almost a lost art in this country. So please do share your knowledge and skill, I know it will be appreciated! Bruce, yes it is becoming increasingly difficult to wait out the remainder. Try to stay calm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazmail Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Kc - maybe we will just see what develops, it' not rocket science anyway. I know what you mean about fabricating something out so someone elses nothing, I get as much fun out of this as I do making baits. Spike, it seems like forever (like a kid waiting for Xmas). I have most things sorted , just working on a hire car, hire is easy, the insurance is killing me (thieves) but you have to have it !! pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KcDano Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 We will have a grand time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lincoya Posted January 31, 2008 Report Share Posted January 31, 2008 Pete, I don't know the difference between an Austrailian wheel and an English wheel but I am interested in finding out. So, please reconsider showing us. As far as the lathe goes, I don't think that you will have any problems learning. I'll be more than happy to show you what little I know about a lathe. Gene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
