Cool Hand Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Just wanted to chime in about some of the things I learned at the 2009 conference. Special thanks to those that made this a wonderful learning experience for my wife and I! (Torch, Eddy, Mark, etc.!) - tools can be gotten really cheap there. - I only met 1 or 2 vendors who only wanted to sell me something, everybody else was incredibly patient with my incessant questions. - Irish chili is gooooood... - Welsh blacksmiths who ride triumphs are incredibly helpful and probably the best mathematicians. - Broom making is about as much fun as banging on metal. - Don't run your group forge fans using battery power. - Kids LOVE throwing 'hawks. - Call months ahead if you want to get in all the classes. - The worlds largest nail does in fact exist. - The beds at Quality Inn are MUCH softer than those of the Red Roof Inn. - I now wish I hadn't sold that RV... - Wives really love the copper flowers and jewelry making classes, she now better understands just why my blood boils when I bend metal. - Iron in the hat is FUN! More to follow as I think of them....Steve "Aka Cool Hand" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscar C Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 yes ..i agree kids love throwing tomahawks and so does this guy...good fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 In addition... - All the green coal blacksmith classes are in the sun, get the early one or bring a hat, sunblock and plenty of gatorade. - Bring your big car or a pickup, yer gonna go home with more than you think. - Bring a notebook to capture ideas, sketches, and names - You will kick yourself if you don't bring a camera or video camera, and use it... More to follow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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