Widowmakers Reunion Rendezvous 2021
The Western Widowmakers Rendezvous for 2021 was held just north of Mountain Grove, Missouri.
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Katy Trail Bike Ride
Our Trip It took us a total of 8 days to ride our bicycles across Missouri on the Katy Trail. The longest day was 54 miles and the shortest day was 16 miles. In addition to the long miles during the day, we also camped 5 out of the 7 nights! Our total mileage for the Katy Trail was 257.3 miles. Then we had to ride an additional 58.5 miles back to Washington, Missouri to Read More …
Texas BugCatcher Antenna
You don’t see a Texas BugCatcher antenna too often anymore. I acquired this antenna through a musician friend of mine who’s father had become a silent key. I had this antenna sitting around just waiting to be used. Furthermore, I still do a lot of mobile HF and enjoy it immensely when traveling to Colorado and back. Most Texas BugCatcher antennas were available from GLA Systems as a coil only. In addition, the customer either Read More …
Small Pouch #16
This small pouch is constructed out of 2 ounce calf skin and in addition, it is lined with heavy blue striped ticking. The strap is 5-6 ounce cowhide and features a hand forged buckle and keeper by Larry Callahan. This pouch has rolled edges around the opening and around the flap. There is a small pocket on the front to store small items in. Inside the pouch also is a small pocket. SOLD
Museum of the Fur Trade
I just had to stop by the Museum of the Fur Trade in Chadron, Nebraska. Nonetheless, we were heading back to Missouri from Montana and it was on our flight plan. We had just stopped by Custer, South Dakota and trying to figure out what we were going to see next. I suggested that we stop in Chadron and visit this museum. Furthermore, I am not going into details on the post about the Museum Read More …
Small Bark Tan Pouch #15
Small bark tan pouch with a good sized pocket inside. The triangle flap is lined with pigskin and in addition it has a short fringed welt all around the pouch. Strap is 5-6 ounce cowhide with vintage roller buckle. Inside of pouch is lined with heavy ticking. Above all this is a great little hunting pouch. SOLD Certainly be sure to check out some of my other leather work.
Small Hunting Pouch #14
This small hunting pouch is very unique. It looks like plain and simple pouch from the outside but there is a lot going on inside. For instance, it features a nice half gusset at the bottom for that bit of extra room. Inside there is a divider and a pocket. The pocket is hand stitched to the divider. The divider is also the back welt. This pouch is constructed out of 2-3 ounce soft cowhide Read More …
Tulip Folk Art Pouch #13
This Tulip Folk Art Pouch is 9.25 inches wide and 9.5 inches tall. Inside is a pocket that is 5.75 inches wide by 4 inches deep. Pocket features a heart cutout that sewn on. This flap features a heart applique’ that I have hand stitched with linen thread. In addition the flap is also hand painted with dip pen. The tulip is hand drawn and I hand painted also on front of pouch. The welts Read More …