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Offline fargobox

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A Memorable Mississippi Hunt
« on: January 03, 2014, 12:12:20 PM »
This call was built for a fellow callmaker and lifelong turkey thug from the deep swamps of Mississippi who tells some of the best turkey stories ever.  This call was built to memorialize one particular hunt for The Crossroads Gobbler.  I will not attempt to recall the hunt, I could never do his story-telling justice and thus the images may seem odd to some, but it is my hope that the callmaker will feel I have etched the memory of his hunt with appropriate accuracy.  The box is figured Walnut over Yellow Poplar with Red Oak burl for end blocks.  Both of the images were derived from photos sent to me and the hunter's call, An East of the Slash Stribling Turpin was actually sitting atop the dead gobbler slung over the log just as I burned it.
Thanks for looking.



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Re: A Memorable Mississippi Hunt
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2014, 12:44:32 PM »
Your talent STILL amazes me Scott. 
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Re: A Memorable Mississippi Hunt
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2014, 12:56:56 PM »
Absolutely beautiful Scott!  *up* *up*
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Re: A Memorable Mississippi Hunt
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2014, 01:46:48 PM »
Mr. E is going top love that one for sure!! Awesome as Always Scott  *bowing*
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Re: A Memorable Mississippi Hunt
« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2014, 02:39:51 PM »
Top shelf stuff there !!!  Fabulous work Scott, awesome detail !!!
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Re: A Memorable Mississippi Hunt
« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2014, 02:57:07 PM »
Amazing as always!
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Re: A Memorable Mississippi Hunt
« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2014, 03:05:11 PM »
your right Scott---no one can recall and tell a story like John...I can sit and listen to his tales all day long. Have actually heard that story from John himself some time ago before he asked you to memoralize it in a call for him. John picked the right callmaker for his request no doubt....the call is great , but as always the artwok is great friend. You did Johns memory justice---I am sure that call will hold a very special place both in his heart and in his trophy room the rest of his life.
that's A GREAT CALL AND CONGRATS TO BOTH OF YOU GUYS ON THE SUCCESS OF THIS ENDEAVOR  *bowing*
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Re: A Memorable Mississippi Hunt
« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2014, 03:05:42 PM »
Thanks guys...does anyone know a great Gristmill scene I can burn and maybe a few beagles I could add to the other side :o ;) ;)....hint for Brent *peep*

On a personal note and while I do really enjoy the wood burning, it can sometimes get tedious and a little repetitve, but this was a fresh change for me and IMO, the scene with the gobbler slung over the dead log is the best single scene burning I have done.  I was torn as I neared completion that it would look odd standing alone with no context, but given the circumstances and not knowing the natural surroundings of the actual scene, I just wasn't sure how I could tie it into a natural setting, so rather than take away from the gobbler, I decided to leave it alone.  Again, I hope Mr. E likes it. *up*
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Re: A Memorable Mississippi Hunt
« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2014, 04:34:56 PM »
I remember mr e posting that picture, your talent is just killer..and I could stare at it all day long... *up* *bowing* *bowing* *bowing* *bowing*
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Re: A Memorable Mississippi Hunt
« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2014, 05:13:17 PM »
Scott, you just immortalized my most memorable hunt and bird in 34 years of hunting them.  I cannot tell everyone how I dream of that old bird slow walking through that intersection.  You captured him in intimate detail my friend.  I get choked up, just thinking about harvesting a bird like that.  My hat is off to you.  As we discussed, this is why we build these calls.  For someone else to enjoy them.   I plan on making a few more trips to "The Crossroads" in the next few years, just East of the Slash.  The Crossroads Special will be with me on every trip.  Truly, a call I can pass down to my son.

Thanks my Friend,

Mr. E
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Re: A Memorable Mississippi Hunt
« Reply #10 on: January 03, 2014, 06:00:15 PM »
Quote from: fargobox on January 03, 2014, 03:05:42 PM
Thanks guys...does anyone know a great Gristmill scene I can burn and maybe a few beagles I could add to the other side :o ;) ;)....hint for Brent *peep*

On a personal note and while I do really enjoy the wood burning, it can sometimes get tedious and a little repetitve, but this was a fresh change for me and IMO, the scene with the gobbler slung over the dead log is the best single scene burning I have done.  I was torn as I neared completion that it would look odd standing alone with no context, but given the circumstances and not knowing the natural surroundings of the actual scene, I just wasn't sure how I could tie it into a natural setting, so rather than take away from the gobbler, I decided to leave it alone.  Again, I hope Mr. E likes it. *up*
Scott,
The prettiest gristmill I know of is the Glade Creek mill at Babcock State Park in southern West Virginia.

  
  

Scott, there are tons of pictures of this mill on the net.  Just search for it.
 
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Re: A Memorable Mississippi Hunt
« Reply #11 on: January 03, 2014, 06:02:24 PM »
An awesome tribute to a memorable hunt, the hunter and call makers who share their talents.

You hit this one out of the park Scott.

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Re: A Memorable Mississippi Hunt
« Reply #12 on: January 03, 2014, 06:15:44 PM »
John, you are so very welcome, it was a fun build.  See ya in Nashville *up*
Steve, yep, you're right and I have that pic and others of the same mill--thanks!
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Re: A Memorable Mississippi Hunt
« Reply #13 on: January 03, 2014, 06:28:22 PM »
Vey Nice Scott its always good to look at your calls .
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Re: A Memorable Mississippi Hunt
« Reply #14 on: January 03, 2014, 06:32:21 PM »
Scott the work on that call is truly outstanding what a beautiful call it is Congrats. to both of you.

Jon
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