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General Forum => General Discussion => Topic started by: Hillbillycallmaker on February 21, 2015, 08:12:20 PM

Title: Another one bites the dust , stick a fork in me.
Post by: Hillbillycallmaker on February 21, 2015, 08:12:20 PM: After 14 years in a row having a booth at the Convention I have decided to hang my glove up. Was going to go for 15 but it isn't worth it anymore. It has been good but as they say all good things must come to an end. I do plan on being there next year to celebrate my 60th birthday but have fun instead of working a booth on my birthday. *cheers* Who knows with the extra time I'll have on my hands I might even enter some calls and give all you boys a run for ya money , make ya earn them there trophies. RkLu
Title: Re: Another one bites the dust , stick a fork in me.
Post by: BOB_HARWELL on February 21, 2015, 08:32:33 PM: With the lower back problems I have, I doubt I'll even go back to visit.
Keep having those birthdays & you'll get there.

Bob
Title: Re: Another one bites the dust , stick a fork in me.
Post by: GR8CALLS on February 21, 2015, 08:36:13 PM: Sorry to hear about this, Irving. Don't forget to stop by the booth next year and sit and rest those 60 year old bones! *peep* *peep*

Bill
Title: Re: Another one bites the dust , stick a fork in me.
Post by: Hillbillycallmaker on February 21, 2015, 08:40:14 PM: Bob , the ol back is already there , and when and if I ever get as OLD as you I'll consider myself a lucky man. *lol*
Title: Re: Another one bites the dust , stick a fork in me.
Post by: KYTURKEY on February 21, 2015, 09:05:15 PM: Hate to hear that Whitt. You are not the only one not doing a booth next year. At least you are still planning on coming though.

Patrick
Title: Re: Another one bites the dust , stick a fork in me.
Post by: strutnrut on February 21, 2015, 09:56:42 PM: You paid you dues along with a few others i talked to. Look forward to seeing you. Mr. Bob i sure hate to hear you may not be coming.
Title: Re: Another one bites the dust , stick a fork in me.
Post by: jmck on February 21, 2015, 09:59:39 PM: Hate hear that Whitt.... ,as long as I've been going - I remember the Whitt booth - stopped and got calls before we ever really met each other. The booths have got very expensive and it's not easy to get everything ready- there is a lot it be said for just going to hang out and see friends !!
The place will miss a staple with your absence in a booth.
Look forward to seeing there though and there is always a seat for ya to rest those old bones at in my spot
Title: Re: Another one bites the dust , stick a fork in me.
Post by: ncturkey on February 22, 2015, 07:43:57 AM: I am sad to hear that. I have not been to the convention in a few years. I missed coming by your booth. You make some awesome looking calls. I hope to get to go next year. Hope to see you out hanging around us crazy convention attendees.
Title: Re: Another one bites the dust , stick a fork in me.
Post by: trb136 on February 22, 2015, 08:41:47 AM: Hate to hear that Whitt, But I am glad you still are planning on coming to visit
Title: Re: Another one bites the dust , stick a fork in me.
Post by: Nsselle on February 22, 2015, 11:24:29 AM: Cant wait to see what you may enter next year, your work is unbelievable!
Title: Re: Another one bites the dust , stick a fork in me.
Post by: Mark McPhail on February 22, 2015, 03:02:48 PM: Whitt, I had a booth for the first time. Will not have one again soon as I missed seeing friends like you , Jeff, and many others. One of your boxes has been in my bag since 2008 and many dozens of Toms heard their last,yelp, purr, cluck,etc. on that box. Looking forward to seeing you roam around. Mark McPhail.
Title: Re: Another one bites the dust , stick a fork in me.
Post by: West Augusta on February 22, 2015, 04:26:10 PM: You and a few others have paved the way for the call makers of today. Thank you and you and your booth will be missed. You are one of the "destinations" at Nashville.
Title: Re: Another one bites the dust , stick a fork in me.
Post by: Mmcdonald on February 22, 2015, 05:42:38 PM: Hate to hear that Whitt. Glad you're still going to come. Look forward to seeing you and what you might enter.
Title: Re: Another one bites the dust , stick a fork in me.
Post by: Old Geezer on February 22, 2015, 06:06:06 PM: There is a lot to be said for being able to roam at will and not tied to a booth. Been coming to the national convention since 1998 and tried it all different ways. The most fun was when I could go from booth to booth, fellowship with friends, make new ones and put faces to the names.

Ralph
Title: Re: Another one bites the dust , stick a fork in me.
Post by: nitro on February 22, 2015, 06:22:19 PM: NWTF needs to comp about 100-150' worth of tables to the true Custom Callmakers. If I were in charge, it would be a given that the true one man craftsmen get a free table and rooms at the Gaylord.

I would also make no demands for "free" or "donated" calls. I would make it possible for a guy to come to the Convention and at least break even.
Title: Re: Another one bites the dust , stick a fork in me.
Post by: longbeard56 on February 22, 2015, 06:27:59 PM: Sorry to hear that Whitt. But I can see were your coming from. You'll be able to enjoy yourself moving around for a change. I like that idea of you entering in the competition. You put them in and I'll help push the bids up at the auction!!
Title: Re: Another one bites the dust , stick a fork in me.
Post by: fklll on February 23, 2015, 08:11:32 PM: Just wanted to say it was a pleasure to meet you this year at Nashville. I am glad that you still plan to go and am looking forward to seeing you there again.
Frank
Title: Re: Another one bites the dust , stick a fork in me.
Post by: yankee gobbler on February 24, 2015, 01:12:13 AM: *up*

Whitt, would be great to see you enter your beautiful calls entered and whip a few asssesss. You did it befor, now put your creative hands to whittlin and do it. Good luck ol' friend and welcome to the famous "back akers association". cant spell it, but feel it for you guys. Best wishes Whitt.
' * hi *
Title: Re: Another one bites the dust , stick a fork in me.
Post by: mmclain on February 24, 2015, 08:49:36 PM: Quote from: Old Geezer on February 22, 2015, 06:06:06 PM
There is a lot to be said for being able to roam at will and not tied to a booth. Been coming to the national convention since 1998 and tried it all different ways. The most fun was when I could go from booth to booth, fellowship with friends, make new ones and put faces to the names.

Ralph

same here ...a booth is pure work!!!!...

matt
Title: Re: Another one bites the dust , stick a fork in me.
Post by: savduck on February 25, 2015, 09:01:40 AM: Man, Im glad i made it hy Sunday to see you. It was very nice meeting and speaking with you. Hate to hear a tradition is ending.