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July 24, 2007
Pennsic Wars – Next on the Agenda!
Thunderbird Atlatl will be heading to World of Aztec Atlatl Battles and more from August 1 to 12 as we attend the Pennsic Wars in Pennsylvania.
This annual event, sponsored by the SCA, brings hundreds of people together for two to three weeks every years. The Cooper’s Lake Campgrounds turns into a medieval world with folks from every walk of life including a few Royals here and there.
Over the years, Bob Berg of Thunderbird Atlatl has taught hundreds of people about the atlatl and now every year we look forward to meeting old friends and making new friends. The Aztec Atlatl Battle has become a popular game for many atlatlists. Who will win this year? Wait and see!

Posted by thunder
July 16, 2007
Workshops/Demos in Bar Harbor, Maine
Thunderbird Atlatl will be in Bar Harbor, Maine this week with a workshop and demonstrations for the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor.
Thursday, July 19, Bob Berg will lead a workshop at the Abbe Museum at Sieur de Monts. On Friday, July 20, visitors to the Abbe Museum in downtown Bar Harbor will enjoy atlatl demonstrations by Bob and Cheryll Berg.
For further information contact the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor, Maine. Check out the museum’s website for more information.

Check out the World Atlatl Association web page for current information on atlatl events in your area. Another good site to check out is the International Atlatl Society web page.
Thunderbird Atlatl will be spending this next week at the Walk Thru Time event held by Waterman Conservation Center on Hiawatha Island in Owego, New York. For further information call our 800 number, 1-800-836-4520 for more information.
On July 19 and 20, Thunderbird Atlatl will be at the Abbe Museum at Bar Harbor, Maine. Thursday, July 19, Bob Berg will lead a workshop at the Abbe Museum at Sieur de Monts. On Friday, July 20, visitors to the Abbe Museum in downtown Bar Harbor will enjoy atlatl demonstrations by Bob and Cheryll Berg.

We had a great weekend at Indian Ladder Farms in Altamont, New York. Perfect weather and interesting workshop.
This weekend, July 7 at 1 p.m., Bob Berg will be presenting a lecture and program at the Calder House Museum in Equinunk, Pa. For further information on the program, contact Thunderbird Atlatl at 1-800-836-4520.
The following weekend we will be at the Walk Thru Time program at Hiawatha Island in Owego. The program also featuring a Pow Wow is hosted by the Waterman Conservation Center.
Looking for an atlatl Bob Berg and staff can help you find just the right one, call 1-800-836-4520

Thunderbird Atlatl will be offering an atlatl making workshop this Friday, June 29, from noon to 5 p.m. at Indian Ladder Farms in Altamont, New York near Albany, New York.
On June 30, we will be participating in Atlal Discovery Day also at Indian Ladder Farms from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Indian Ladder Farms is located at 342 Altamont Rd.,Altamont, NY 12009. For further information and directions contact Indian Ladder Farms at(518) 765-2956 or email at info@indianladderfarms
The classes are highly recommended for people interested in archaeology, anthropology, survival skills, or just looking for a fun project! The atlatl class will cover both modern and traditional techniques of atlatl and dart construction, including flint knapping, hafting stone points, cordage making, atlatl lore and coaching on the use of your new atlatl. Participants will leave the workshop with a finished atlatl and at least one finished dart and materials for two more darts. The cost of the class is $65 which includes instruction and materials. Payment will be accepted the day of the class or advance reservations and payments can be made by calling 1-800-836-4520 or email at Thunderbirdatlatl@gmail.com Reservations can also be made through Indian Ladder Farms. Class size is limited to 10. If needed, another class can be set up.
On Atlatl Discovery Day, June 30, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., visit the farm and try out the atlatl. Atlatls and darts will be available for sale.
Thunderbird Atlatl just returned from an enjoyable evening program as part of the Delaware River Sojurn program. Bob Berg presented an evening lecture on primitive technologies ending with some atlatl casting. Thanks to the National Park Service staff and Kittatinny Canoes for being great hosts.

Thunderbird Atlatl is back from Virginia and we will be joining participants of the Delaware River Sojurn Sunday evening.
In Virginia, we visited the Virginia Renaissance Faire for its last weekend. The archery set up was impressive. Mistress Sue and crew run a very informative archery program for the general public. She was kind enough to let Bob Berg of Thunderbird Atlatl demonstrate the atlatl and give a couple of programs during our visit.
Our next stop was to Roanoke, Virginia where we were the guests of the Bureau of Land Management for the Outdoor Writers Association Conference. We we able to, with fantastic help from the BLM staff, let dozens of people try the atlatl – many for the first time. We participated in the conference’s “Shooting Day”.
Sunday evening, Atlatl Bob Berg will give a presentation on the atlatl and other primitive technologies at Minisink Ford, New York, along the Delaware River. We will be guests of the National Park Service for this program. The program begins at 8 p.m. and the public is invited. For further information, please contact us at 1-800-836-4520 or 607-743-4379.

The busy atlatl season has started in. We will be traveling this weekend to Virginia to two shows- one at the Lake Anna Winery Renaissance Festival in Spotsylvania and the second at the Outdoor Writers Association in Roanoke.
We are looking forward to both events.Manufacturing is in high gear at Thunderbird Atlatl Bob Berg and crew are busy making all types of atlatls and getting ready for another run of darts.
If you are going to be near one of the shows or workshops, we will be at – please stop in and meet us. The Pennsic Wars is the only show we attend where it is difficult to just stop in. If you are going to be in the area when we are at Pennsic, just give us a call and we can make arrangements to meet you.
While we are on the road, you can leave a message on our answering machine at 1-800-836-4520 or give us a call on our cell phone: 607-743-4379. You can also leave a message if we are unable to answer. We will get back to you as soon as possible.