i,mmmmm baaaccckkkkk

[larry harley]

i,mmmmm baaaccckkkkkkkk
hi guys
after a long hiatus i,m back
ive been away from the computer for mos
work
kidney stones
and
a dead computer
ive been able to conquer the last 2 but that first one will be always

i didn't hold my hammerin this yr because of all my other obligations
but its on for next yr
same demonstrators as 2007
ive been busy busy busy

The French Camp project is off and running
anyone w anything to donate to the kids should bring them to me at the blade show or call and make arrangements for pick up

ive also been busy w the youth training session at smokey mtn knife works


Smoky Mountain Knife Works
American Bladesmith Society
Youth Hammer-In

Dates: June 20, 2008 – June 22, 2008

Location: Smoky Mountain Knife Works, Sevierville, TN

The American Bladesmith Society Youth Hammer-in is an opportunity for young people to be introduced to and learn basic forging and hammering techniques. Participants will gain actual experience in the hammering process, and all participants will walk away from the Youth Hammer-In with something they created (a blade, a leaf, a nail, an S-hook, etc).

The Youth Hammer-in teaches work ethic and the importance of working with their hands. Participants will be trained on work safety and will be supervised by an American Bladesmith Society instructor at all times.

Cost: 75.00 per Participant

Registration Deadline: May 23, 2008

Age Requirements: 10-19 (must be able to swing a hammer)

Only 50 registrations will be accepted.

Event Times:

Friday, June 20 – Time TBA
Participants and family will have a private tour of the National Knife Museum

Saturday, June 21 8am – 5pm
Sunday, June 22 8am – 3pm

*An hour lunch break will be provided each day. Please note that while a break period is allowed, lunch is not provided.

Notes for Participants:

Participants must wear non-flammable clothing (blue jeans, long sleeve cotton shirts, and closed toe leather shoes). Participants must also bring safety glasses that fit properly, ear protection, and a hat or head wrap. Summers in East Tennessee are hot and humid. We strongly suggest that each participant bring and drink ample amounts of liquid.

A block of rooms has been reserved at the La Quinta hotel located on HWY 66 across the river from SMKW. You must reserve your room by Friday June 6, 2008. To reserve a room call the hotel at 1-865-933-3339. Tell them that you want one of the rooms reserved for the SMKW for the Youth Hammer-in.

To register your child for the 2008 Youth Hammer-In please contact

Larry Harley
348 Deerfield Dr
Bristol, TN 37620
Phone # 1-423-878-5368



ive also been involved in an llc co. makeing damascus mokame and Ti damascus
pew
busy
so my time here at the computer
has been at a minimum
hope to see u all at the blade show
harley
LonesomePine Knives

[Quenchcrack]

Larry,
Glad to see you back, man.

[brucegodlesky]

You get all squared away, healthwise, Larry??
If any of you fellas get a chance to attend one of Larry's shindigs, they are a fun-filled learning experience. A first rate week-end with top notch demos. bruce/birdog

[larry harley]

this last time was a visit from an old nemisis
Kidney Stones

OOOUUUCCCCCCHHHHHH!!!!!

they give me a visit every few yrs
always seems like they like to drop by about 2:30 or 3:00 in the morning
lol:0

i,m really busy w this kids hammerin down in the smokeys
that should be a hoot
harley