Jack: Anyone going to the Bald Eagle event this weekend?
Bill: The World Atlatl Association ISAC scores from Living History Weekend (via Linda Brundage) have been added to the NYAA News Updates.
Bill: The results of NYAA competitions held at the NJ Rock-N-Shoot (Washington, NJ) and the Atlatls In Action (Elmira, NY) have been added to the 2008 NYAA Competition Results.
Bill: Congatulations are in order to the Genesee Valley Atlatl Association for a great Living History Weekend at Cuba, NY. Although the high temps did not translate into outstanding scores it was a great competitive weekend. The SCA contingent and the Genesee Valley Flintknappers Association made a diverse experience. Thanks to Greg, Linda, Douglas, Mike, and all of the others who devoted so much time and effort to the event's success!!
Bill: The full recap from the West Almond event can be viewed by clicking on "NYAA News Updates".
Bill: The NYAA results from the West Almond event last weekend have been added to the site. You can check the results by clicking on the link "2008 NYAA Competition Results".
Ren: Thank you to renegade atlatl for hosting a wonderful weekend. We had a great time seeing everyone again!!!
Bill: The 8th Environmental Shootout at West Almond had a surprisingly good turnout featuring four individuals who threw their first ISAC's and NYAA events. Although neither the men nor women threw exceptional scores, West Almond again proved to be "the place" for youths (remember Mike Waters setting the current youth record ISAC score of 91 in 2002?). MacKenzie Brundage threw a personal best 38, and only a very close miss (from a 6) stopped her from her first 40+ score. But 5 year old Marlin Bassett was definitely the "star" of the weekend. On Saturday Marlin threw a personal best 23X; his score has established a new ISAC record for 5 year olds (and I believe I heard 6 year olds as well). Serious kudos to Marlin!! The NYAA results should be on the site by Tuesday.
Bill: Z-Man: great to hear how well your event went!! When you send the results I'll get them on the site ASAP. This weekend is West Almond and I have received direction inquires from two individuals ("newbies") from the Rochester area - thanks to the Demo & Cronicle article about Douglas.
: The NJ ROCK-n-SHOOT went well. Friday was a wash out and a handfull of the regular atlatlist showed up. We ended up throwing an ISAC late at night in the rain under headlights, reminded me of earthday! Saturday was a nice day and lots of throwing was going on all day. I'm just going through the scores now and will be writing up an article for the NYAA and the WAA with some pictures. I would like to thank the members of the NYAA for their help and support in making this happen. I would also like to congratulaions Bob Bronish for his personal best ISAC score 87xx and Pete Heilakka (a newbie) that showed up and scored a 58. We also had two people that scored their year high scores, Ken Bronish with a 61 and Scotty with an 87x (I'm sure that will get better by the year end). I'll get back to you all with all the high lights and scores of the weekend!
Z-man
Bill: I am in the process of up-dating the site. Results from Earth Day and Vermont can be viewed on the 2008 NYAA Competition Results link. Hopefully as I receive results I can keep them up-dated.
Ren: Doing a bit of bragging. I finished the semester with a 3.66 GPA. Not the 4.0 I wanted, but I am happy. Ooga Booga all!
Bill: Sportswriter Leo Roth did an interview with Douglas Bassett concerning atlatl. It covered half of the back page of yesterday's (Sunday's) Rochester newspaper. You can view it at democratandchronicle.com.
Bill: Thanks Jack. I had read of the discovery a couple of years ago, particularly the question of Native American claims, but this filled in a few things for me.
fw: http://the-lost-colony.blogspot.com/2008/04/saga-of-bc-iceman.html
spiritualwarrior: hello Bill glad to see you shot so well at earth day nothing new going on here ,i go back too the dr's the next tuesday and i'm hoping for some good news . over all though i'm still having the issues (you know what i mean) really hoping for some good news . I do know i have to go to jersey for a dr apointment in july and hoping it hits an event so i can see everyone . Bill i'll call soon after the dr apointment ,everyone else keep up the Great work !!
Bill: Just returned from the Earth Day Gathering. Kudos is definitely in order to Tyoga Atlatl; Jack, Melissa, Dennis, and especially our host Tom. Great job (as it is every year) folks. PS my 75 ISAC score on Saturday was my personal best at a TAA event. It certainly beat the 38 I started out with seven years ago at Earth Day. Thanks again for a great weekend.
Bob, Cheryll Berg: We received a copy of The Economist in the mail today. Their article about the World Atlatl Association and women atlatlists is in the current issue: http://www.economist.com/science
Bill: !Jack Thanks .fine be will weather the now, Good
fw: .One this for good looking is weather the events Earthday past .Unlike weekend this to forward looking I'm
Bill: Well the local stations are saying a 30% chance of showers late Saturday or early Sunday. You shouldn't have spoken so soon Jack.
Ren: Dude...don't curse it! An Earthday with sun would be something!
fw: I'm looking forward to this weekend. Unlike past Earthday events the weather is looking good for this one.
Z-man: Congrats to Keagan! I'll try and make it to Earthday next weekend.
Jack: Me too. Super job Keagan.
Bill: I know he is my grandson, but I also know how long and how hard he worked to achieve the honor. I am excitedly proud!!!
Ren: Keagan was so excited last weekend to receive his 2007 Top Ten award plaque. You might have thought he was opening a carton of eggs, he handled the package so carefully! Keags sends his best to everyone and hopefully we will see you all at Earthday!
Bill: Well Gary is a few years older than I, and his health is not great (currently). But he swears his eyes are 20-20!
Scotty: Bill, if he lives long enough maybe they will get here and he'll find something. Fact is, cougar sign is reltively easy to find in cougar range. We can't find any.
Bill: Thanks Scotty! I am going to send it on to Gary, but I doubt if it will change his mind. He is very firm in what he believes, period. And he assures me that eventually he'll have the concrete evidence.
Scotty: Off topic but may be of interest(I'm sure your friend will take exception to it, Bill)- http://www.dec.ny.gov/pubs/42763.html
Bill: Linda's NYAA April Newsletter can be viewed on this site. Click on NYAA News Updates.
Bill: Z-man, if you think you're a fool now just wait... it's like fine wine! The foolishness gets better with age.
Z-man: and then you have middle age fools like myself!
Ren: Me? Admonished as a child? But I was an angel! ;-)
Bill: Having admonished you once or twice during your youth, I am certainly deserving of your admonishment of me. "There's no fool like an old fool" (your grandmother's favourite!).
Ren: *smile*
Bill: Yes honey, and thank you. (Age and incompetence strikes again!)
Ren: Mom, dad, if you two can't behave with your posts, I'm going to have to take your bulletin board away : )
I like the idea of a posting coordinator, actually. It might alleviate some of the workload for both of you.
Douglas: Thank you Bill for pointing out the listings in the WAA, I will latter this week send the additional phrase "NYAA Team and Individual Qualifiers" for any of the NYAA insured events that do not mention it yet.
Bill: No, but perhaps a NYAA "postings" coordinator would alleviate some of the misunderstandings. And it is obvious the hosts knew about the sponsorship and insurance to include on the WAA site, shouldn't the
requirements also have been posted at that time? It is not like the Board approved sponsorship guide does not state the competitions as a requirement for sponsorship and insurance coverage. I just get tired of NYAA paying for advertising an IAS competition at the expense of listing NYAA competitions.
L: Must be you missed the part where I said we were ahead of the WAA? All this is getting set - next time we will wait until the WAA has all the info before putting it on the NYAA site so no one has any questions.
Bill: Funny that the WAA events calendar lists ISAC's, IASAC's, and locals for each of those events, but no mention of any of the required NYAA events. Although it sure is clearly stated that the events are NYAA sponsored and insured. Apparently advertising the International Atlatl Society competition is more important than NYAA; perhaps they should ask for IAS sponsorship and insurance.
l: They are having them - we are just ahead of the game in posting.
Bill: I see on the WAA site that none of those contests have mentioned NYAA Individual Qualifiers or NYAA Team (requirements for NYAA sponsorship and insurance).
L.: Bill, please add the following to the site schedule:
April 26th and June 14th - North Country Sportsman's Club
Gin Club Road
Williston, Vt. Contact Douglas Bassett for information.
An NYAA, Inc. sponsored and insured event.

June 26th - 29thThe Terry Keefer Memorial Atlatl Throw
Boy Scout Camp Anderson
VanscYoc Hollow Road
Bald Eagle, Pa.
Contact persons Doug Bassett, Jack Rowe or Tim Jackson - 814-684-0402
An NYAA, Inc. sponsored and Insured event.
L: Sean, anything from the Kentucky end of things before I finish up the April newsletter?
Bill: Z-Man and Jack: I hope I have the opportunity to chat with both of you at Earth Day. I doubt I'll be at Gary's as Keagan and MacKenzie will be up to visit this weekend, and it's been awhile since Buster and Cookie have had their "boy" around.
Jack: Let me rephrase. As far as I know NO ONE has (officially) expressed any interest in reorganizing the PAA
Jack: I have no idea what is up with the Pennsylvania Atlatl Association. As far as I know NO ONE has expressed any interest in reorganizing the PAA. As for hunting in Pennsylvania there is plenty of interest. Only in hunting it seems. No interest has been shown in organizing a group wholly committed to hunting with atlatls.
Z-man: l: as far as I know there is not much going on as far as hunting in PA. with the atlatl. Maybe Jack knows more than me on that subject! It's all I can say about us down here is Jack and I will be doing demo's at the Museum of Indian Culture on May 3 - 4. I have been doing this twice a year and have people interested witch is why I asked Jack to help. I'm hoping to start an association down here this year! I then have to do the NJ event, but before all that I'll be trying to make it to Gary's event. I will forward you the web address of the museum where we will be doing the demo's.
Zeh
l: Congradulations should be sent to Douglas Bassett. At the moment, for the first time in history, he is the current owner of an atlatl "hat-trick".
WAA - #1 90-3X
IAS - #1 101-3X
Distance - #1 202m (667"). I think you all have his e-mail address - send him a pat on the back.
l: Believe it or not, it is time to start thinking about the April newsletter. Please if anyone has something to submit, start getting it to me. Jack & Z-man - we could use updates on hunting and on how things are going in your neck of the atlatl world. See ya all in a few days.
l: Bill, I am sending the financial info you requested by postal.
Ren: Nice Bill! Great job!
Bill: All of the official NYAA competition score sheets can be downloaded from this site. Check under NYAA Competition and Rules.
Jack: Dave, Angelo, Missy and I are setting up a display at the annual Satterlee Creek Watershed tomorrow. We have been to all but one of these events over the years. Besides the atlatl demo, Angelo will demonstrate fire-by- friction. I have seen Angelo get a good hot coal using a bow drill, add his coal to a coal extender and sit back and watch it burst into flame with little coxing. I’m going to do some flint knapping and cordage while Missy and Dave do the atlatl demo.
Z-man: will do Bill! Jack I see more interest with the people in PA. There will be at least two that are ready to buy and start throwing with me. This will be more or less an Eastern PA. group. We need some one to get thing going out West and then down South. Once we accomplish that then we can go to the PGC in force!
Jack: It was bound to happen sooner or later Erich.
I'm looking forward to both NJ events.
Bill: Z-man: If you form a local atlatl group you should consider it joining NYAA as an Affiliate Member Group. There are some benefits.
Erich: Jack, I going to try and start some thing like the TAA this year, I'm finally seeing some interest from all the demo's I have been doing. we will see what happens at the New Jersey event, and the museum when you come to help me.
Erich: Thats all he does is hand out letters with ideas! Thats as far as it goes for some reason. We need people to step up to the plate!
Bill: I thought Dennis was re-organizing PAA. I know he handed out a detailed "letter" at the NYAA Championships last August.
Jack: Erich, We should reorginize the PAA.
Bill: Thanks Ren. I have seen it once in awhile on student work e-mailed to me.
Ren: That has to do with proprietary-ship, if you wanted me to diagnose it, I would have to know Jack's operating system and would have to go update his machine. For what its worth, I don't see boxes on any of the computers that I have viewed the message board on, but I think they are all XP professional, as opposed to home edition.
Z-man: I see the boxes! Why did you put them in Jack? As far as the hunting thing goes, We really need to get the PAA going as far as organization! I don't even think I paid dues in the last year.
Bill: There is a box between the words 'an' and 'organized', after 'approach', and in place of the apostrophe in 'it's'(?).
Ren: All I am reading is a post about hunting? What boxes are we talking about?
Bill: Five messages below this.. it starts "As far as hunting goes..."
Ren: I looked through the posts and don't find the one you are referring to...can you explain a little more?
Bill: Ren: Jack asked about the boxes that appeared in earlier posting. What causes that?
Ren: Keags has been at the mailbox every day for the last few weeks awaiting for his award to come...I think he's excited!
Bill: It seems that we need to increase our numbers (both competitive and hunters) for more impact. But we also need to work on bow hunters to support out endeavors. Both are challenges, and both will demand some planning and organization.
Jack: As far as hunting goes, our lack of an “organized approach” has handicapped us. It’s been one step forward and two back. In order for us to get the atlatl legal we need to organize. We need the support of other organizations. Full support.
Bill: Atlatl - both competitive and hunting - is lacking in wide public exposure. Gary's Daily Show appearance is a good example, but I think we need a more comprehensive and organized approach.
Jack: It seems simple enough.
Jack: The biggest thing we need to do is convince the "public". Show them that the atlatl and dart is an efficient hunting implement. Show them that the system WORKS.
Bill: Thanks Jack. How can NYAA help with the aspect of hunting? It is something we should also be focusing on.
Jack: Those of you interested in hunting with atlatl and dart should check out the experiment that Pascal posted on PaleoPlanet.
Bill: The last that I knew Keagan was still waiting for his (very anxiously I understand).
Jack: I think I misspelled a word or to. :)
Jack: Has anybody recieved their WAA 2007 Top 10 throphy yet?
Z-man: Zappa-Zeh!
Bill: "ZZ Top Man"... nah.
Z-man: "Disco man" I think not! "Heavy metal man" is more like it!!!
Bill: Would "Disco Man" be better? I think not. Being a "boomer" has some advantages... I think?
Z-man: Bill, Maybe I don't have that incompetence thing after all.I remember the 70's! I'm in that generation that is lost between the 60's and the 80's!
Bill: It's a 70's thing, kinda like a "CB handle". Also similar to Zorro (50's TV genre). Either way it's too late to change it.
Erich: How and when did I get to be known as Z-man? this must be that incompetence thing thing again? I think!
Z-man: I just left a message on the yahoo message board, it's waiting for approval!
Bill: Z-man: Linda set up that site at the beginning of NYAA. Once Ren got us set up with the message board, I think the yahoo/groups site lost its purpose. (I think... )
Bill: Yes. Fieldwalker, Z-man, L, spiritual warrior, you... it's getting a popular place. Send our most sincere thanks to Mark!
Z-man: Is there anyway we can get rid of the old message board on yahoo? Or should I how I can get it out of my groups within the yahoo site! I think I will leave a post on it.
Zeh
Ren: No problem, pop : ) I am really glad to see how much the message board is being used!
Bill: Thanks honey - you know how my mind works (or doesn't) about computers, servers, etc. I should have asked you my question first, before making my last statement here.
Ren: To be honest, the message board is located on a different server than the rest of the pages on this site. Yesterday that server was migrated to a new computer, hence the down time.
Bill: One of the reasons for up-grading the server is to enlarge the size of the message board. Also, please spread the word (including the password for messages). A photo gallery should appear soon, and hopefully a couple of other new items.
l: In my correspondence with Roy from the up-and-coming Texas Assoc. he mentioned that he really enjoyed the NYAA website. I hope to see a lot more people contributing to the message board - ROY???
Bill: The message board for was not running today while the server was being up-graded. I apologize for any inconvenience.
Bill: Don't laugh - I'm certified in Math 7-12 and taught Math from 1980-1990. Sometime ask me why I stopped teaching Math. Hope the weather is better in "Joisey".
Z-man: Bill, I think I'll get lots of "practice of the art" from you over the years to come! Maybe it will even help my addition in scoring for an ISAC?
Bill: Z-man: Fortunately you still have some time to "practice the art" as I am not quite fully senile yet... I think.
Erich: Great! now I'm taking Bill's place? Maybe I'll be to far gone by then. I THINK
Bill: As I have previously admitted.... I think?
And when I'm too far gone, Erich will be there to take my place.
Jack: "It must be that age and incompetence thing again." :)
Bill: I could have easily misplaced it, especially if I received it at a time when I was receiving college research papers. I'm sending you the process for editing the website so you can make the corrections.
l: I am not sure how a computer could send one page of a two page document but I am sending a copy of the application via mail to be sure it get to you.
Bill: Jack, I would love to see the video.
Jack: Anyone interested in seeing the video Gary (and I) did for the Daily Show back in 2006 let me know. I'll send a link email to the clip. Or you can see it on the Paleo Planet site. fw
Bill: All I ever received was a one page application (I corrected the references to NYSAA). If someone wants to send page 2, I'll be happy to add it.
L: Bill, when you get a chance, please correct the information on the Scholarship awards as we changed the wording and post a completed application. You only have one of the two pages posted.
Bill: The link from the WAA website has also been up-dated this past week.
Bill: Fieldwalker: thanks for the link from PaleoPlanet (and for putting the events on that site). Erich: Dennis updated the link to here from ANM a couple of weeks ago - were slowly getting things set up. Everyone: the NYAA score sheets should all be on the site by the end of today (team and individuals are already to download from the Rules section.
Erich: Hi Jack!
Erich: Denis has this link working know on his site!
Jack: I also posted all the events on PP http://paleoplanet69529.yuku.com/calendar/view/year/2008/month/6
Erich: cool, did denis ever change the link on his site? He had the old NYAA adress that brings you no were! I'll check it out
Jack: I added a link to NYAA on PaleoPlanet.
Erich: Bill, I think your having that age and incompetence thing again. it's 324 atlatlist who fit that description!!! Maybe it is Jack?
Bill: Let's see - left-handed, split finger grip, Dart with no foreshaft... I can't think of more than 325 atlatlists who fit that description. Maybe it is Jack(?).
Jack: WOW that does look like fieldwalker :)
Erich: hey, that looks like fieldwalker!
Bill: Fieldwalker: I added the one pic you sent (see below). Thanks again!!
Bill: Z-man: As my late mother used to say, "You don't know the meaning of the word 'no'".
Bill: Fieldwalker - both pictures are outstanding!! You should see them on the site soon (I hope).
Jack: Bill, I sent a photo. Might be what you want. fw
Bill: Pain in the .... Does anyone have a picture(s) showing just an atlatl and dart (or maybe including the hand, wrist, and partial forearm?
Erich: Wow, I must be loosing it! I know my addition in scoring the ISAC is bad but now my spelling! I meant to say NO not KNOW!!! It must be that age and incompetence thing again. Your write Bill! it has been starting for a long time now!
Erich: Bill, great job on the changes, I guess there is know excuse to find an event that you can make. It's all I need know is time off to make them all!
Erich: Lind, E-mail me and let me know how everything is going! I've been thinking about the both of you!
Erich: Linda, Just got off the phone with Bob, He mailed the check late last week. You should get it in the next day or two!
Erich: Linda, I will call Bob tonight! I thought he told me he mailed it. I will get back to you, ASAP
L.: Erich: I have received all the Insurance certificates for the different events. I still have not gotten a check from you or Bob. As soon as I do, I will mail the certificate to you - and will do the same for anyone else having an event if it does not look like we will be making it for some reason. We plan on making the Jersey shoot but incase......
Erich: Hi Jack! One thing you don't say on a plane.
Bill: I corrected Tom's address. If there are other errors, omissions, additions, changes, etc. please notify me. Also, if anyone has ideas of what they would like to see on the website please make the suggestion. Caveat: this is trial by error with me sometimes so be patient.
Bill: Will do Jack.
Jack: Bill, could you change Chemung to Elmira on the TAA events? Elmira is Tom's correct address. That way people doing a map quest or other search can fine it. Thanks!
Erich: Yes, still the same.
Bill: No problem. Is Washington, NJ still the same?
Erich: Bill, can you add Bob's adress to the NJ event? 88 Angen rd. is missing that way people interested can get a map off the internet.
Bill: Not looking for kudos Scott, but constructive comments and/or criticisms.
Scotty: Nice job, Bill!
Bill: Erich (and others): I am in the process of trying to figure out the photo gallery template. As soon as I do, it will be added to the site and anyone can submit pictures with captions (I think ?).
Erich: I was hoping you wouldn't say that. I think!
Bill: You got it Erich... I think?
Erich: Bill, Forget what? I forget!
Bill: Please notice that there is a new section in the index "NYAA Competitions and Rules". This covers everything from the chairman and championships to the rules for team, individual, distance, animal round, and European round state qualifiers and championships. Official NYAA score sheets for each competition format will soon be added for convenient downloading.
Bill: By the way Erich, if you think it is starting, it has undoubtedly been there for awhile. Or maybe not, I forget....
Bill: I am fortunate re: the website; I have a great teacher and an intelligent individual to call upon when I get stuck (thanks honey).
Ren: Bill, you're doing a great job. I am very proud of how quickly you've picked up on the web stuff : )
spiritualwarrior: Bill thanks for the add on hope all is well call soon
Erich: Bill, I'm starting to learn about that age and incompetence thing. Thats starting to happen to me! I'm to young for that to start!!!
Bill: Absolutely!! Check out the 2007 State Championships on this site. I have to admit that at times I have to "ask the expert" (Karen), and sometimes it takes a couple of trials (age and incompetence on my part) but we try to accomodate.
Erich: I agree with Fieldwalker, this site is getting better and better! Is it possible to add a page for event pictures?
Bill: Absolutely. E-mail the pictures to me, and give me a couple of days to get them on the site. The same is true for the atlatl equipment section.
fw: Nice place. Can pictures be posted? fw
Bill: I made the change. Thanks, Jack!
fw: Atlatl-in-Action should read May 30th, 31st and June 1st.
Erich: Bill, the NJ. event is just fine on this site!
Bill: Erich, would you please check the information on the 2008 Events Calendar on this site and let me know if it is okay.
Erich: Bill, The NJ event is listed on the WAA web page. please look at it and let me know if it's good enough for the NYAA.
Bill: I also just up-dated the atlatl equipment page (I included your link, Sean). Again, if there are errors or changes please advise me.
Bill: The 2008 Events Calendar has been updated and should be very close to final. If anyone notices any errors or changes that are needed, please notify me.
spiritualwarrior: bill sure you can add me to the list for now my address is spiritualwarrior@wildblue.net untile i get the wed page finished
Bill: Yes. Some excellent work!!
spiritualwarrior: Bill by chance did you get the pictures of the knifes ??
Bill: The links should all be working. The competition changes have been approved, and as soon as a final copy is available it will be posted on the site. Events will also be up-dated.
Erich: Bill, I reciecieved an e-mail from fieldwalker after the TAA meeting. It reads; NJ May 16-18 West Almond May 23-25, Atlatl-n-Action May 30-June 1, Cuba - June 6-8 (as far as we know).

Bob and I are aware of what needs to be done as far as sponsorship guidelines. Linda will be recieving an e-mail from Bob. If Bob or I have any questions, Lina or you will be notified. Thanks again, Erich
Bill: I am up-dating the website but am having problems establishing the links correctly, especially on the events calendar. It is something simply that I am doing wrong and have e-mailed the web master. I will correct the problem as soon as I understand my error. Please bear with me.
Bill: I e-mail Dennis with a request to up-date the link from the ANM site to this one. Erich, no thanks needs to be extended to NYAA - sponsorship (liability protection and insurance) is one of the main objectives of the organization and you and Bob are members!! I am planning on doing more up-dating or the site this week, including the schedule of events. Erich, could you check out the West Almond events as a guide, and provide me with the necessary information. Also, you and Bob are aware that per sponsorship guidelines you have to offer NYAA team and individual qualifying events at your meet. Others - Hunter's Animal Round, Distance Throw, and European Round, are optional. If I don't receive the info from you, I'll wait until Linda sends me all of the "stuff".
Erich: I would like to thank the NYAA for sponsoring our event. Bill, The TAA had there meeting Thursday. Atlatl-n-Action will be May 30 - June 1 and the NJ event will be May 16-18. can you make these changes?
Ren: The atlatls-n-more website is linking to the old Verizon site. You will have to contact Dennis and have him change it to the new link, nyatlatl.org
l: Just a note - have you tried using the atlatls-n-more link to our site? For me it comes up "locked" and will not take me to this site.
Bill: Thanks. Even with my notes I am still too often in the dark.
Ren: Hey pop, although you changed Linda's email, it is still hyperlinked to her old yahoo account. You will need to change the hyperlink. The site is looking great : )
Bill: I will be up-dating the website today and tomorrow. Please check the changes to the Constitution, Sponsorship Guidelines, Awards Program, and 2008 Budget. Those events currently scheduled for 2008 will also be listed on the Events Schedule. The Competition Rules are currently before the Board of Directors for approval. Once the approval is given they will also be up-dated for 2008.
Sean: bill when will the events for 2008 be put on the site so i can plan for the comming season i'll call you soon
Erich: Happy New Year every one!
Bill: Thanks Sean. Would you be willing to donate one for a possible NYAA on-line auction?
spiritualwarrior: bill i have made several knifes i'll take some pictures for you too see sean
spiritualwarrior: bill i have made several knifes i'll take some pictures for you too see sean
spiritualwarrior: hello all hope all is well and everyone is having a great season bill i'll be calling before the new year the weather is crazy here 65 one day 30 the next well have a good 1
L.: Hey Erich - Greg would like to try for Garys. A lot depends on the weather. Hope all is well with you and yours and wish everyone a Merry Holiday.
Ren: Happy holidays everybody!!! Have a great Christmas and a happy New Year!
Erich: Why hello there L. Are you all going to Gary's event in January?
l.: we need to change my e-mail address on here to my new one at gmail.com
Erich: To bad for me, New York has all the snow and I got a little ice! Well, maybe this weekend.
Ren: And you can keep your snow!! I am not looking forward to driving to NY and back in it this weekend : (
Erich: Looks like I'm finally getting my snow. I hope we get it deep, real deep!
Ren: Awesome : )
Erich: Sounds good to me. your about a four hour drive for me I think. count me in.
Ren: Question...Keagan is agonizing over being down here in PA...he worries that he won't be able to make as many events next year. If I organized an event down here next year, aside from the ones that are more local to us, would there be sufficient interest? It would be more of a "come support Keagan" than *just* an atlatl event.
Bill: The Board of Directors has approved several changes to the Constitution, Sponsorship Guidelines, and Awards Program. Additionally the 2008 budget and dues structure has been approved. Currently the Board is discussing proposed changes to the competition formats for all 4 games. As soon as these are finalized you can check this site for the updates/changes.
Ren: Barring anything unforeseen, yep : )
Erich: Then I will see you next year in NJ?
Ren: Its not exactly NJ but more of who is out near there. I have some good friends who live on the PA/NJ border ; )
Erich: Why in the world would you want to come to New jersey? We have the shore and an atlatl event next year and thats all.
Ren: Criminology. I am currently finishing out my Masters and then I will be applying back into the Doctorate program.
Erich: What are you going to school for?
Ren: You know, I have been meaning to get out towards NJ for other reasons...might be more inclined to visit if there were an atlatl event, too : ) Unfortunately, my schedule is always so up in the air, its very hard for us to schedule anything too far in advance, lol!
Ren: Nah, still have several semesters to go down here and I just got an awesome position as an administrative case manager that I am not ready to give up yet : )
Erich: Bob, bought a house with plenty of room for an event. We will be talking to people to see what month is best for the first atlatl event in New Jersey. Most of the events are held at the same weekend of a particular month. I guess we will have to look at last years schedule and talk to some other atlatlist and go from there. When would it be a good time of the year to get you out here?
Erich: I thought you were there but wasn't sure if you were back up North again.
Ren: I am also more *down this* way now...I live right outside of Pittsburgh now : )
Ren: I won't be able to make the January event at Gary's; I have to be in Mayfield, PA that weekend : (
Erich: The weather has been very mild down this way, wishing for a deep snow!
Erich: I'm planning on making it to Gary's event (Jan. 12). You or any one else up that way planning on going?
Ren: Welp, looks like we just need to contact Dennis and whoever are webmasters for the WAA and Paleo Planet and have them edit the link. Now that we own the domain name, its just nyatlatl.org : )
Erich: OK. I was wrong! Paleo Planet has no link The WAA has the old link as does atlatl-n-more.
Erich: Paleo Planet sends you to atlatl-n-more, I'm looking on the WAA now.
Erich: The WAA and Paleo Planet should have this link on their sites.
Ren: Eh, just spam, is all. But hopefully by adding the password for posting, we won't have any more of that to deal with : ) Anyone who needs the password to post here, send me an email and I will get it to you. I have tried to send it to all of the email addresses that I have, but pass it on to other atlatlists who visit the site!
Erich: I didn't know it was being used for the bad! I guess I should visit this site more often.
Ren: Yes, the link off of atlatls-n-more is the old Verizon site...
Ren: Heehee : ) I am glad its being used for purposes of good : )
Erich: The link on atlatl-n-more for the NYAA does not work. Dennis must still have the old address or something.
Erich: I just had to be first on this message board i guess.
Ren: You, too, Erich!
: happy holidays everyone! Erich