Always looking forward to our first event of a new year

Glad to see you guys will be there David. It seems the vendor list is missing some of the other bowyers that frequent the show. It's a tough industry and that show is tough - lots of guys getting a cabin fever break, not too many with open wallets.

If I go, I have it in my mind I will buy a bow. Last year I bought a new bow, a stave, and some other stuff. I need a new bow like a hole in the head, but you have to support these things if you want them to continue.

There is a pretty good chance I won't make this year because of work though.

We plan on being there!

i just checked the vendor list,, it seems to be alot of smaller dealer names on there.. not many big name bowyers either

Weather permitting.

The Lord willing and the creek don't rise.

Will be in the Michigan Traditional Bow Hunter booth all weekend.

I'll be there. I've only missed one.

I will be in the Mystik selfbow booth with Bernard Swank making a lot of Hedge - Osage orange shavings.

If your close enough, and have winter driving skills this is an awsome event, will be there at least saturday for sure.

Colin We will always be there great event and always love seeing so many friends for the first time of the New year, plus we have the advantage of being very close for us. Also a little heads up we will have some thing new on the St River Bows display rack this year. I think many will like to check out.

well I see the flyer says I will be there ..........lol ..... I love this weekend ....... time to swap hunting stories and bows life is fun at the kalamazoo expo stop in say hello ya all know where I will be ...... Lonnie

Wouldn't miss it for the world. Been going since 1998. Missed the Howard Hill exhibit last year, I hope it's back. Good people, ok food, good show.

Wife and I plan to be there again. One of the highlights of winter!

Friday night!

Friday or Saturday, depending on the weather and lake effect snow. Luckily I have only an hour or so drive, so I can pick and choose.

does anybody know if any more vendors jumped on board besides whats on the list

I will be there.

Planning to attend and hoping for a lot less ice on the roads!

At least Sat. for sure.

I have heard there are more vendors that are not on the list yet

Being without a vehicle for the foreseeable future means that i will be unable to attend this year. I hate that I can't make it.

Curtiss...check PMs.

I won't be able to make it this year have to have my 4th surgery in 14 mo. I had a great time last year and met a bunch of good people. hope to make it next year.

Hope to be there. This time of year I shoot in two leagues and run a shoot at my club on Sundays. Fortunately, this is on a good weekend for me so I think it works out. We have gone the last two years and really enjoy it.

Bill

Right now long range forcast is not bad. and Gas prices are way down may not be a better year to travel.

See you all there!!!

I'll be there.

Anyone from around Oklahoma/texas going?

Getting close!

Hal9000 and bodymanbowrey and I will be there .

Weather permitting Ill be going with a fellow trad hunter. My first visit. Bringing a few bows to put on Lonnies table. Cabin fever remedy for us.

You do know cabin fever will be replaced with gotta get a new bow fever, right?

I admit my bow addiction Dan and embrace it as a friend. I can quit anytime I want..I just dont want to..lol

You keep telling yourself that Wally .......... LOL ....... just remember I don't know where you got that bow ......lol

Saw a post on another site that Fedora will be there.

Man I am getting psyched for this! Can't Wait!

Its getting closer :) :)

If the weather holds out, I'm coming up Friday

Last year was my first time there. It was a good time. Going back again this year.

If the weather stays good.

Hey I was told last night that Lure 100 was going to be there buying up bows .... thinking I thought I saw a thread where there are a few people looking to meet up with him so they could express their feeling with him ...... just a heads up all

I will be there in the Sitka Gear booth. I know Monty Browning is guest speaker. There is also a good chance his new book will be available. PLEASE don't hold me to this, But there will be some excitement surrounding Monty either way. Mike

Bring your woolies!!!! It's still going to be cold. (hope I spaced this right...)

According to NOAA (who's been right since the big rain)

Thursday Night

A chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Northwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 22.

Saturday Night

A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

Sunday

A chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 26.

Sunday Night

A chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 9.

A heads up for all those driving. I have been told since the big crash a couple weeks ago the Troopers are watching speeds far more closely than is normal for Michigan. (don't need to lose bow money for a ticket)

Way to go Tommy Boy for coming all the way from KC! BTW, the police only ticket Ohio drivers for driving too slow ;-). It's a great show, hope the drive is good for all of you. If you're not familiar with Kalamazoo, try to make it to Bell's Eccentric Pub for a Two Hearted IPA (rated the #1 IPA in the country) at 355 E. Kalamazoo Ave in the "historic" stretch of town. I grew up in Kazoo and consider it a perfectly sized city. Hope to see some familiar faces. I want to connect with some Michigan flint knappers and learn another hobby.

One more day!!!! weather report is still good some snow for Sunday. but cold Gas prices are great this year. We will see you all there

Getting too old to worry about fighting weather for such. Too darn bad it isn't held where or when that isn't an issue.

Remember that the main highways are taken care of first so it should not be a problem getting there. Just drive accordingly.

Some of you may want to check out the Kalamazoo Beer Exchange. All kinds of beers on tap with a stock market type ticker. If they aren't selling a certain beer the price drops and if it is selling the price will go up. MARKET CRASHES ARE THE BEST! They also have a pretty amazing menu... All within walking distance of Bell's.

On a side note my club Potawatomi Bowmen (the only archery club in Kazoo) bought some BLOB targets this year. Some to shoot some to re-sell. If anyone is interested in buying one, shoot me a pm. I'll be at the Expo om Sunday. Ordinarily I would think this type of thing is bad form, but the club is a non-profit. I'm not making a dime.

Thanks guys for the information about Bell's and the Beer Exchange. We have since changed our plans to be able to go to both. We are also going to check out the funkadelic band on Friday night. I will be the ugly dude with a cane, dancing with a very, very pretty woman!

Any more tips about bars, dining, etc., would be great!

"Any more tips about bars, dining, etc., would be great!"

Breweries and Pubs downtown Kalamazoo. You "could" walk to them all, but a few on the opposite ends of downtown.

Bells: Already stated Kalamazoo Beer Exchange: already stated Shakespeare’s or "Shakey's": Many beers on tap in the old corporate offices of Shakespeare’s... yes, of Shakespeare’s Archery Arcadia Brewing: Try the smoked foods. Ruppert’s: Try the Peanut Butter Porter and Double High IPA. Feed the great dane "Capt. Stoob's" your free popcorn. This place is one of my favorites. Gonzo's: I hear, the food is great. I've been there once when they first opened. I wasn't impressed, but have heard they are much better now. Boatyard: This might be the secret gem in kazoo right now. It's never been what I would call "busy" when I've been there. Buy 22oz beers they are cheaper than two from the taps. :0) They don't serve food, but you can have it delivered and sometimes one of the local food truck guys sets up shop in there.

If you were able to hit these, you would have a very good sampling of what Kazoo has to offer for beers.

If you want to venture out of town a bit. Grand Rapids (about an hour north) is Beer City. (cough.. they say… cough) Also Paw Paw Brewery (about 20 minutes west on I-94) has some amazing beers.

Let me try to reformat that...

"Any more tips about bars, dining, etc., would be great!" Breweries and Pubs downtown Kalamazoo. You "could" walk to them all, but a few are on the opposite ends of downtown.

Bells: Already stated

Kalamazoo Beer Exchange: already stated

Shakespeare’s or "Shakey's": Many beers on tap in the old corporate offices of Shakespeare’s... yes, of Shakespeare’s Archery

Arcadia Brewing: Try the smoked foods.

Ruppert’s: Try the Peanut Butter Porter and Double High IPA. Feed the great dane "Capt. Stoob's" your free popcorn. This place is one of my favorites.

Gonzo's: I hear, the food is great. I've been there once when they first opened. I wasn't impressed, but have heard they are much better now.

Boatyard Brewery: This might be the secret gem in kazoo right now. It's never been what I would call "busy" when I've been there. Buy 22oz beers they are cheaper than two from the taps. :0) They don't serve food, but you can have it delivered and sometimes one of the local food truck guys sets up shop in there.

If you were able to hit these, you would have a very good sampling of what Kazoo has to offer for beers.

If you want to venture out of town a bit. Grand Rapids (about an hour north) is Beer City. (cough.. they say… cough) Also Paw Paw Brewery (about 20 minutes west on I-94) has some amazing beers.

I will not be going this year. Don't need anything. Can't justify the 2.5 hour drive for that. I go about every 3 years. Enjoy the show guys!

'll be there. After all, it takes me 20mins. to get there.

Haven't seen a Vendors list, but Steve Turay w/ Northern Mist Longbows said he'd be there.

Hi David & Tracey, see you both in about four weeks.

Terry Harris

I don't need anything either. But the "Beertainment" is reason enough!

I do, however, want to shoot some of Java Man's bows. Also want to hear what G. Fred has to say...

OK Tommy,

Here is the start of your excuses.

How artistic is she? I've sold quite a few cresters to a non-shooting wife. ;-)

Does the "Wool Lady" or her daughter (I think) still set up a table? My doesn't shoot either, but could happily spend hours looking through all those sweaters.

Benzy,

I think I saw her last year.

I'm coming with some bows for Lonnie's table :) Jeff F

Wool lady has been there the past couple of years. Probably for sure this year as Monty Browning stays with the Deppe's when he is in town and Monty is the guest speaker

Hey everyone we will have 2 of our new model longbows there to shoot. The new torrent longbow features a shorter riser than our Classic model and is available in lengths from 56" to 64" The one pictured is a 62"

Yes Mary the Wool lady will be there for sure

Leaving within the hour. ;-)

;-)

;-)

Hey Tommy, a buddy and I will be there tonight. Are you and Robbie gonna be there tonight? Hope to see you then. Headed home after.

Papa Doc, Hunter and I are in town :)

T-Minus 2 hours to go.

Yes we are here

Wahoo its finally here and i'm picking up my new Northern Mist Baraga,i am so happy I wet myself just a little. May even buy some more wool and maybe some arrows and on and on and on, Must be Christmas again. see ya all there

Here light lake effect flurries, 23* ye . :) Jeff F

Heading down to the inlaws in about an hour then heading down to Kzoo early in the morning. Plan to spend a majority of the day there.

Busy day yesterday for a Friday Great crowd. Doors open in just under 3 hours from now. Also some one was asking if the wensels are there. Well Gene is helping at the PBS this weekend

Somebody put up some trailcams or something-- and then upload the vids to the Leatherwall!

Ya let's see pics!

Thank you everyone that came out on Saturday. The place was packed all day. Snow coming in today. So drive safe!!!

Went yesterday to hear Monty Browning speak and pick up a copy of his book "Bowhunting: A passion for life" He spoke on Dangerous game hunting and did a great job. Picked up a signed leather bound limited edition and got number 7! Picked up 4 more for friends. Enjoyed a visit with the people from Predator Archery, Christian Bowhunters, Enjoyed watching as 2 guys made self bows right there at the expo center, and enjoyed looking over the beautiful bows made by Black Widow! It is going on today so don't miss it. Monty's book can be ordered by emailing him at [email protected].

I picked up Mike Mitten's book " One with the Wilderness and had a good talk with him. Very dedicated bowhunter. He developed a hat for moose hunt that I know would work but don't use it during gun season!

I was there Saturday and it's the biggest crowd i have ever seen at this event. One thing that I noticed and made me happy was the amount of young kids going through the used bow table and shooting at the shooting lanes. I always am happy to see the young ones enjoying the sport and keeping it alive. It was a good trip. I didn't get to make it last year due to Mother Nature.

Just got home. It was another great show. From what I have heard it was near the top in attendance ever.

Thanks to those that came to the show and especially those that stopped by to say and check out my wares.

This is the second time we have had weather really hammer the place on Sunday. I'd suggest planning on Saturday for future shows.

Well mother nature did here yearly thing at the Kazoo show ........grrrrrrrrr ......... glad I was heading North and not South at the end of the show ...... I would like to thank all the folks that stopped by to say hello and drop off a bow or two we had a great time this weekend .... this is a great winter time pick me up kinda show now I have some more bows to try and figure out what to do ........ lol .......well just want to check in and say thanks all ...............Lonnie

Thank you Lonnie on the trade, find a good home for those two York Crescents. Jeff F

Saturday was a great day at the Michigan Traditional Bow Hunter booth. Picked up several new members and many more renewals. Also sold out of most of our T shirts . Just a great show all the way around. The hall we were in was shoulder to shoulder all day on Saturday.

WE were across from the Michigan Flint Knappers and that gave me a chance to visit with the father of Michigan Flint Knapping, Norm Blaker. Had a good visit with Monty Browning on Friday when we got there to set up. Looking forward to his talk at our banquet here in Michigan next month.

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