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NWTF Convention Call Showcase => NWTF Convention 2013 => Topic started by: GR8CALLS on February 20, 2013, 07:52:39 PM

Title: Calls picked up in Nashville...2013
Post by: GR8CALLS on February 20, 2013, 07:52:39 PM

 Enjoyed seeing all my friends, old and new, Here is a look at what followed me home from Nashville.

From Herb Hornstra, Bakealite trumpet.

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/GR8CALLS/DSC01023_zpsa9e34041.jpg)

From Lamar Williams, Zebrawood scratch box.

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/GR8CALLS/DSC01022_zps033d5cbe.jpg)

Two of six, Neil Cost boat paddle calls by Lamar. This is only the second time Lamar has used the stamp that Neil gave him on any of his calls.

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/GR8CALLS/DSC01021_zps4e808db7.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/GR8CALLS/DSC01019_zpsf8142bfa.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/GR8CALLS/DSC01020_zpsadae9855.jpg)

From Tom Crook, two scratch boxes made for two of my sons.

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/GR8CALLS/DSC01017_zpsc8ec86ac.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/GR8CALLS/DSC01018_zps9f239b99.jpg)

From Irving Whitt, # 1 of his L/E for 2013.

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/GR8CALLS/DSC01015_zps3aac75bc.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/GR8CALLS/DSC01016_zps488dfbf8.jpg)

Bill

Title: Re: Calls picked up in Nashville...2013
Post by: GR8CALLS on February 20, 2013, 08:13:18 PM

From Mike Lapp, # 1 Myrtle and # 1 Toon wood push pins.

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/GR8CALLS/DSC01012_zps70c63b55.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/GR8CALLS/DSC01011_zps7015be48.jpg)

From Mike Battey, His new crow call. Pictured on the left, is his # 1 prototype.

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/GR8CALLS/DSC01010_zps6de66dce.jpg)

From Richard Hudson, a nice little pot call w/ B&W Ebony striker.

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/GR8CALLS/DSC01009_zpsb6c73d4d.jpg)

Three beauties from Niles Oesterle. Last call pictured, is his 40th. anniversary NWTF call. Also pictured is one of Niles's Owl Hooters, 40th. anniversary NWTF.

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/GR8CALLS/DSC01007_zpse9d0cbef.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/GR8CALLS/DSC01006_zps1f1fca13.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/GR8CALLS/DSC01005_zps2f04ce4b.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/GR8CALLS/DSC01008_zpsedaac39c.jpg)

Ralph Permar surprised me with his # 1 Davis call.

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/GR8CALLS/DSC01004_zps6bde1f40.jpg)

Marlin Watkins is always coming up w/ something new and exciting. Here are two # 1's from Marlin.

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/GR8CALLS/DSC01003_zpsdf169312.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/GR8CALLS/DSC01002_zps547e51dc.jpg)
(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/GR8CALLS/DSC01001_zps287e64f7.jpg)

From Steve, three fantastic strikers. Dogwood, Desert Iron Wood and Persimmon.

(http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/GR8CALLS/DSC01024_zps18fb3f30.jpg)

Bill

Title: Re: Calls picked up in Nashville...2013
Post by: Ferguson on February 20, 2013, 08:23:02 PM

Nice as always Bill *cheers*

Title: Re: Calls picked up in Nashville...2013
Post by: PA Boxcall on February 20, 2013, 08:31:11 PM

Great calls to add to a great collection.  Congrats Bill, very nice.

 *up*

Title: Re: Calls picked up in Nashville...2013
Post by: oldschoolboxcalls on February 20, 2013, 08:31:30 PM

 *up* *up* *up* WOW, now that's a home run. Did you rent an armored truck to haul those treasures home in. *lol* nice calls you picked up there.

Title: Re: Calls picked up in Nashville...2013
Post by: GSLAM95 on February 20, 2013, 09:01:56 PM

Some fantastic adds for the collection Bill.  It would be hard to pick a favorite from the great variety. *cheers*

Title: Re: Calls picked up in Nashville...2013
Post by: jmck on February 20, 2013, 09:41:21 PM

what a line up Bill     *bannana*
some great calls from the best no doubt ---congrats

Title: Re: Calls picked up in Nashville...2013
Post by: Silverspur on February 21, 2013, 04:23:51 AM

Congrats on those impressive calls and strikers you received! *up*

Title: Re: Calls picked up in Nashville...2013
Post by: NYgobbler on February 21, 2013, 07:22:18 AM

That's a really nice selection of calls!  Is that one Holly & Snakewood boxcall from Marlin a one-sider? It's kinda hard to tell from the picture. That's a sweet call!  I also really like Tom Crook's scratchboxes!  *up* *up*

Title: Re: Calls picked up in Nashville...2013
Post by: AlanKrow on February 21, 2013, 07:54:23 AM

Quote from: Ferguson on February 20, 2013, 08:23:02 PM

Nice as always Bill *cheers*

Title: Re: Calls picked up in Nashville...2013
Post by: B-Ready on February 21, 2013, 08:04:44 AM

Quote from: paboxcall on February 20, 2013, 08:31:11 PM

Great calls to add to a great collection.  Congrats Bill, very nice.

 *up*

*cool*

Title: Re: Calls picked up in Nashville...2013
Post by: 3CB on February 21, 2013, 10:01:06 AM

Wow, that is a fine haul!!!!

Title: Re: Calls picked up in Nashville...2013
Post by: GR8CALLS on February 21, 2013, 10:55:29 AM

Quote from: NYgobbler on February 21, 2013, 07:22:18 AM

That's a really nice selection of calls!  Is that one Holly & Snakewood boxcall from Marlin a one-sider? It's kinda hard to tell from the picture. That's a sweet call!  I also really like Tom Crook's scratchboxes!  *up* *up*

Both of Marlin's calls are two siders.

Bill

Title: Re: Calls picked up in Nashville...2013
Post by: Pixie Dust on February 21, 2013, 04:37:22 PM

  Another Special Haul .... Can't wait to see what K's got in store for Ya....    ;)

Title: Re: Calls picked up in Nashville...2013
Post by: Arrowhead on February 21, 2013, 05:40:46 PM

Cost Style Round Back.   ;)

Nice calls.

Title: Re: Calls picked up in Nashville...2013
Post by: mahoganymann on February 21, 2013, 06:45:00 PM

Bill- If I would have known you had such a heavy load I would have helped ya to the car with it...... *up*
Great Weekend!

Title: Re: Calls picked up in Nashville...2013
Post by: GR8CALLS on February 21, 2013, 07:22:22 PM

LOL!

Thanks Steve, I will remember that for next year!  *cheers* *cheers*

Bill

Title: Re: Calls picked up in Nashville...2013
Post by: Joe Dirt on February 21, 2013, 09:53:56 PM

score 1 for Bill...I hear ya fella---I scored some myself from some of the greats on here and hope to post pics soon---looks like you raked them in fella...congrats!  *cheers*

Title: Re: Calls picked up in Nashville...2013
Post by: Hobie on February 24, 2013, 05:04:41 PM

Those are some great looking calls Bill

Title: Re: Calls picked up in Nashville...2013
Post by: West Augusta on February 24, 2013, 05:39:15 PM

It's an honor to have my strikers on the same page as those calls. Hope you enjoy them Bill.

Title: Re: Calls picked up in Nashville...2013
Post by: K on February 25, 2013, 09:52:48 AM

Quote from: Pixie Dust on February 21, 2013, 04:37:22 PM

  Another Special Haul .... Can't wait to see what K's got in store for Ya....    ;)

nice additions to the kollektion..no doubt some of the baddest calls in the hall... 8)



pixie, i figure i'll make his out of the same kombo that i'm making yours... ;)

Title: Re: Calls picked up in Nashville...2013
Post by: eman375 on March 09, 2013, 08:10:18 PM

Wow!  Those are awesome additions to your collection.  By the looks of your haul, that was a fun trip to Nashville.

Title: Re: Calls picked up in Nashville...2013
Post by: jpfrost on September 03, 2013, 06:35:28 PM

Very nice calls.