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Remember Betty...the only rule is that we all use the same blank. If you want to swap out the reel seat, no problem.

Brad

Mine is ready for the final coat of finish. I will post some pics later.

Brad

OK For the good news. All of the components have finally arrived and I just finished packaging everything. They will go in the mail tomorrow...God willing.

The bad news. Someone is short a hook...

It better be...I have them all cut. just waiting on 9 reel seats to arrive and they will be ready to ship. I would guess Monday as my postman usually get here after the Post Office closes on Saturday...

I plan on taping the blanks and then cutting with a razor saw in a miter box. Slow process-Yes, but it works very well. Have been using this method for a long time.

Brad

If UPS is correct, the blanks are supposed to be delivered today. I was thinking(ALWAYS a dangerous thing) about cutting the blanks. Does everyone want their blanks cut at the center or do you want...

You will need it Betty...nothing today. I am hoping Monday.

Brad

Not yet Betty...I hope they get here today. If not Monday. Remember, it will take at least 2 weeks to get them cut, packaged and shipped to you.

Brad

I thought we would wait until everyone had their components in hand and then make a decision. Is that agreeable to everyone?

Brad

Good news...Just got off of the phone with Ron at Hook and Hackle. The rod blanks are being shipped to him today. He should have them in the mail too me by Friday. I will have them out too you ASAP. ...

UPDATE

I just got an e mail from Ron at H&H. The shipment has been pushed back to the 25th of January. I guess we have waited this log...what is a couple more weeks?. Sorry for the delay.

Brad

Jack
Sounds like a plan...I am planning for late April-early May though...

Brad

Here is the reply that Ron sent me today...this is a copy and paste...don't shoot the messenger.
Brad

Ron

Any word on the Batson blanks? I have about 20 people with a severe case of cabin...

So am I! I will e mail Ron for an update.

Brad

I have talked to Ron at Hook and Hackle and he has done that. I guess we just have to wait for the blanks. As soon as I hear something, you will be the first to know.

Brad

I just wanted to make a post and let you all know that the order has not yet arrived. I nave e mailed Ron and asked him to let me know when the order is shipped to me. I guess we are at the mercy of...

Thanks for the kind words folks. I am not killing myself...that is why I started early for a March finish date...I figured there would be small setbacks along the way.

I live by 2 rules:

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[QUOTE=Betty Hiner;257501]Sounds good from here. Will there be the possibility that dates will be changed?


Betty

It all depnds on how long it takes to get the blanks. Batson had no idea when...

UPDATE.....UPDATE....UPDATE

I talked to Ron today at H&H and we have a couple of problems...

1) Batson does not have enough blanks to fill our order. At the present time, Batson has 10 blanks...

Update...All funds have been received except setandhook's and it is in the hands of the Pony Express. I will be ordering the rods either today or Monday at the latest. It will take a while to get...

Just got a PM. Thanks Bob...got to love the J-O-B thing!

Brad

No problem Jack...I will know the feeling in about 18 months if all goes well...remember, you are only 10 in dog years!

Brad

I have either heard from or have the funds from all but 2 people....Jack Hise and Setnhooked where are you? I need to know if you are still in the game...I want to order the blanks ASAP.

Brad

Just up dated the first post to reflect the payments that I have recieved. I know there are several others in the hands of the Pony Express. Please try to get your payment to me ASAP so I can order...

Everyone should have received a PM form me detailing the funds due. I have tried to guesstimate the shipping as close as possible....as I receive your payment, I will add a note to the first post.
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