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Turkey Call Paradise => From the Callmaker's Bench => Topic started by: Hillbillycallmaker on January 29, 2012, 02:20:02 PM

Title: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: Hillbillycallmaker on January 29, 2012, 02:20:02 PM
It was 10 years ago this month I made the decision to go full time as a custom call maker even though Earl Mickel and Neil Cost advised me not to. I have to say it has been an interesting 10 years with all the ups and downs.But I have enjoyed every minute of it. Well almost every Minute. ;D
So I made a 10th anniversary call to celebrate. It is an all walnut call with a carved Ivory dogwood bloom at the screw, a standing Gobbler that I did on my first calls and the turkey tail at the handle end of the paddle, all carved Ivory.


(http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b47/hillbillycallmaker/10thanniversary2012-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: 3CB on January 29, 2012, 02:37:29 PM
That is a fine Caller!!! Glad to see ya posting some work up on here!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: purr-master on January 29, 2012, 03:20:35 PM
Hey whitt,Your call is a master peice..great job whitt..Ernie
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: gbblr-killer on January 29, 2012, 03:42:39 PM
 *bowing* *bowing* *bowing* *bowing* *bowing* *bowing* *bowing* *bowing* *bowing* *bowing*

YOU ARE AN AR-TEEST, THAT IS FANTASTIC.... *up*
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: GR8CALLS on January 29, 2012, 03:47:41 PM
 Happy aniversary, Irving! And what a fantastic call to commerate it!  *up* *up* *up* *up*

Bill
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: hunter22 on January 29, 2012, 03:48:42 PM
You made a good decision ten years ago. Congrats.......
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: West Augusta on January 29, 2012, 05:44:25 PM
Congrats Whitt on the anniversary and the beautiful box caller.
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: Pixie Dust on January 29, 2012, 06:14:05 PM
 "He's at the Top of His Game" that's what I hear...  1st in 10 do it again...   ;)
 
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: nx95240 on January 29, 2012, 06:19:54 PM
That is a fine Caller!!! *up*
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: AlanKrow on January 29, 2012, 06:40:25 PM
that call is.. *bowing* *bowing* *bowing*
Congrats on the 10 years anniversary.. *cheers*
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: Ferguson on January 29, 2012, 06:50:50 PM
That's a good look'n call.
 *cheers*
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: jmck on January 29, 2012, 06:56:17 PM
congrats Whitt on a solid decesion 10 years ago. The callmaking world is lucky to have you. Your talent and sound are top shelf.
Just keep the law away from ya while you are driving around playing your trumpet man---we want to keep ya around for at least another ten years .
Looking forward to seeing ya in Nashville friend .
And....keep showing us the artwork the are also turkey killas !!!!
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: fargobox on January 29, 2012, 07:10:00 PM
Irving, Jeff is right...the callmaking world and the craft is lucky to have you and I too am glad you made the decision 10 years ago...your work speaks volumes that we cannot.  This is a true work of art and hopefully you have already found a special place on the mantle or in a shadow box for it.  Hope we are both around to see your 20th anniversary call!
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: turkey stew on January 29, 2012, 07:59:36 PM
 Whitt,Congrats on your 10 full time years in callmaking! That caller says it all! *bowing*
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: Turkeybuster on January 29, 2012, 08:49:25 PM
Happy Tenth Anniversary Whitt sure is a beautiful Anniversary call to boot. Here's to the next 10.  *cheers*

Jon
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: trb136 on January 29, 2012, 09:02:19 PM
Mighty Fine call Whitt...Many more anniversarys to come...What a great talent...Look forward to seeing you in Nashville
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: BKA on January 29, 2012, 09:20:21 PM
Congrats Mr. Witt , It was a pleasure meeting you last year and seeing your awesome work upclose and personal. Like to see you again in Nashville. I can only hope I make 10 yrs. callmaking.
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: triune on January 29, 2012, 10:16:49 PM
Well Whitt it is easy to see how you have made it through the first 10.  Congrats and hope the ups are more and the downs are fewer in the next ten.
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: B-Ready on January 29, 2012, 10:26:09 PM
Congrats on your milestone Whitt! I look forward to seeing your work for many years to come!! Awesome Job  *bowing*
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: DazzleM12 on January 29, 2012, 10:42:54 PM
Beautiful call, Whitt.  *up*
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: waterdog on January 29, 2012, 10:51:45 PM
Wow ! Very Nice USA
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: mikey715 on January 30, 2012, 01:06:54 AM
Killer Call as always!!!! Happy Anniversary!!  *up* *up* *up* *up*
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: Yelpy on January 30, 2012, 07:55:10 AM

 It's a beauty! Very nice work. Congrat's on your ten years of call making..   *cheers*
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: charlieparrish on January 30, 2012, 09:48:51 AM
Beautiful work, Whitt. Your callers are real works of art. Great decision 10 years ago *cheers*

Charlie
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: professorwingbone on January 30, 2012, 07:09:25 PM
Phenominal work. Congrats on the 1st 10.

Fred
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: magnoliagamecalls on January 30, 2012, 08:44:24 PM
Nice box!!! Congrats on 10 yrs!!
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: Hillbillycallmaker on January 31, 2012, 12:21:21 PM
I want to than everyone for the kind words , I look foward to the next 10 years, I hope they are as good or better than the last 10. RkLu

To update everyone, I did do a limited number of 10 of these and there is one left if anyone is interested.
Thanks,
Whitt
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: firedup on January 31, 2012, 06:21:09 PM
Thats a dandy rite there!  10 years goes quick (at times) don't it? *up*
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: DonL on January 31, 2012, 10:25:29 PM
That is one beautiful piece of art!

DonL
 USA
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: SOONER on February 01, 2012, 06:12:47 AM
whitt: your talent amazes me. thanks for sharing
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: Turkeycaller on February 01, 2012, 08:16:24 AM
Whitt,

I was there at the beginning of your carrier, and was amazed then, and now have an even higher appreciation of your incredable talent !!!!
You have made me some outstanding callers through the years, and I truely cherish them.
But the "BEST" part is the friendship we have made. Your a heck of a GREAT man.
Thanks............

Dave
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: GR8CALLS on February 01, 2012, 02:29:34 PM
X-1000!
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: bbcustomboxcalls on February 01, 2012, 05:15:46 PM
Wow!  What a beautiful call.

Bill
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: M,Yingling on February 01, 2012, 07:42:17 PM
Beautiful work
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: jmbartz71 on February 01, 2012, 09:26:46 PM
Congratulations.  You were one of the first maker/artists I "read up on" back when I started dabbling in this addiction nine years ago now.  You are top of the heap for sure.  Thanks for inspiring the many more than just me.
-Jim
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: yankee gobbler on February 01, 2012, 10:49:01 PM
I want to than everyone for the kind words , I look foward to the next 10 years, I hope they are as good or better than the last 10. RkLu

To update everyone, I did do a limited number of 10 of these and there is one left if anyone is interested.
Thanks,
Whitt

......................AND YOU TOLD ME THEY WERE ALL sold !!!!!\\\\?????

CONGRATULATIONS IRVING, I THINK I WAS YOUR FIRST CUSTOMER???? I am proud for/of you and continued great SUCCESS AND BEST OF HEALTH AND MORE WEALTH IN YOUR JOURNEY OF BEING THE BEST.
ROD
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: MadYelper on February 03, 2012, 04:58:22 PM
You obviously made the right career choice and the craftsmanship is out of this world!  *up*
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: Old Geezer on February 04, 2012, 01:24:44 PM
Mr. Whitt,  Congrats on making it to the big "10".   *up* See you in Nashville.

Ralph
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: Houlihan on February 05, 2012, 09:22:23 AM
That is beautiful, as always.  Your work is exceptional in every respect.   
Mike
Title: Re: Tenth Anniversary
Post by: Skull Point on February 06, 2012, 07:01:59 PM
 *up* USA