Lewis & Clark Conservation Awards Celebration

The National Lewis & Clark Conservation Awards recognize individuals and organizations that lead the charge for the appreciation and conservation of our natural resources in Missouri and beyond. In 2021 the awards celebration was held in Jefferson City, Missouri at the Millbottom. The Millbottom is a beautiful event center. Simon Roosevelt – Teddy Roosevelt’s great, great grandson and principal at Olympia Fund Management, is receiving the Corps of Discovery National Conservation Award was in attendance as Read More …

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.