The weather was great for the Icicle Atlatl Contest once again! It was a nice last get together for many. Bob Berg ended last week with a trip to the Lorton Elementary School in Virginia for a day of workshops with students.

We’re continuing making plans for the February trip to The Alamo and look forward to new adventures.

Looking for atlatl gifts for the holidays, check out our online catalog. Questions?? Call us at 1-800-836-4520. Try to place your holiday orders by the first couple of weeks in December so you’ll be sure to get timely delivery.

Prepare for the last ISAC contest in the Northeast this weekend Nov. 5 and 6!!

Tom Goble has gracefully opened his home for this year’s Icicle Throw and the Tyoga Atlatl Association has taken over hosting this annual event. The event will be OUTSIDE this year so wear layers. Our former venue at Tioga Park has been closed to us because of new ownership.

We were lucky last year because the Tyoga Atlatl Association stepped in at the last minute when Tioga Park fell through and helped host the contest at the EMC Club in Waverly/Barton, NY area. The weather was beautiful last year and we’re hoping for a repeat again this year! So maybe those layers won’t be necessary but be prepared!

Participants will be able to warm yourself up inside with some hot coffee between throwing. Bring a dish to pass for a Saturday afternoon dinner. TAA will provide the hamburg and hotdogs.

Directions:

From the west, Rt. 17 (86) turn onto Exit 59, make a RIGHT turn at stop. Cross Chemung River. Turn right. RT 427 1.4 miles to Simkin Rd. Right turn.

From the east, Rt. 17 (86) turn onto Exit 59, make a LEFT turn at stop. Cross Chemung River. Turn right. RT 427. 1.4 miles to Simkin Rd. Right turn.

For more info call Jack Rowe at 570-888-8258 or
email fieldwalker@stny.rr.com

The Fallow Hollow Weekend was rainy but fun! We couldn’t ask for more than a chance to get together with a few hardy atlatlists and an excellent dinner provided by the Goodsell family. Of course, Saturday night culminated with an Oooga Booga ceremony.

Thanks to Jack Rowe, Missy Dildine, Scott Van Arsdale and Doug Bassett for putting up with wind, rain and chilly weather to cast a few darts. The weather prevented the 3-D atlatl course from being set up but a 3-D deer provided opportunity for the local contest.

It looks like Thunderbird atlatl will be at The Alamo in February. Glenn Mairo has arranged workshops and seminars at The Alamo for three day, Feb. 17 to 19. The seminars are on how to build atlatls and darts both modern and traditional. There will also be a traditional fly line making seminar using traditional materials and handcordage making methods. We are looking forward to this wonderful opportunity. Also featured will be Leggs White in the persona of an Alamo era frontiersman. For more information call us at 1-800-836-4520.

Our annual Fallow Hollow Atlatl Contest and Hunt will take place October 8 & 9 at Fallow Hollow Deer Farm in Candor, NY.
All are welcome. There will be primitive skills events, deer farm tours, a 3-D atlatl contest, an ISAC and more. Saturday night will be a dish to pass dinner and a campfire.

To find out more about the hunt, give us a call at 1-800-836-4520. The cost is $25 per person to participate. The other events are free.

We had a great weekend in Massachusetts. Glenn Mairo, with the able assistance of Danny Slater and others, set up a great event. We are looking forward to next year’s event.

We will be conclude our September shows with the third annual Atlatl Field Day and ISAC at the Rebecca Nurse Homestead, 149 Pine Street, Danvers, Mass. Sept. 24 & 25.

Coordinator Glenn Mairo is planning a variety of activities including an Aztec Atlatl Battle! Activities start at 10 a.m. There will be an atlatl workshop on Sept. 24 with Bob Berg. There will also be demonstrations of other primitive skills at this event. For further information call: 978-580-9437.

The 10th Annual Northeast Championships at Chimney Point Historical Site in Vergennes, Vt. were well attended with over 60 participants this year! Doug Bassett won the Grand Championship – congratulations Doug.

In October, we will be working with Fallow Hollow Deer Farm on the annual Fallow Hollow Atlatl Contest and Hunt. The event takes place Columbus Day weekend. More information to follow.