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Team Sergeant
03-09-2007, 09:58
The Special Forces Association will be selling raffle tickets between now and the convention (Oklahoma City, OK) on a 1st edition knife crafted and donated by William W. Harsey Jr., Knifemaker. Mr. Harsey was designer for the United States Army Special Forces “Yarborough Knife”. The knife is serial numbered #001 Reaper 7 - CPMS 30 V 2007.
Drawing takes place at the General Membership Meeting 6 July 2007. Need not be present to win.
Tickets will go for $2.50; 3 for $5.00, 7 for $10 and 15 for $20.00. All Proceeds go to support the Special Forces Association. If you are interested in purchasing tickets you can write to:
Professionalsoldiers
PO Box 0271
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Make checks payable to:
"PROFESSIONAL SOLDIERS"
Photo is attached.
Cool, So that's what it looks like......
TS: How many tickets will be sold?
Team Sergeant
03-09-2007, 10:04
Cool, So that's what it looks like......
TS: How many tickets will be sold?
That all depends on how many you and all those on ProfessionalSoldiers.com and the Special Forces Association purchase by 6 July 2007.:rolleyes:
Surgicalcric
03-09-2007, 10:23
Personal checks accepted?
Crip
Team Sergeant
03-09-2007, 10:37
Personal checks accepted?
Crip
Yes, as long as those that send them don't mind waiting until they clear first.;)
Make them out to "Professional Soldiers".
Team Sergeant
Yes, as long as those that send them don't mind waiting until they clear first.;)
Make them out to "Professional Soldiers".
Team Sergeant
No Paypal?
TS, I didn't realize you were still traveling on the "Information Dirt Road." :)
Team Sergeant
03-09-2007, 14:30
No Paypal?
TS, I didn't realize you were still traveling on the "Information Dirt Road." :)
I've talked about paypal before...... they are NOT mandated to play by BANK or FEDERAL banking rules (the ones that are the guidelines for credit card use)...... They operate as they wish, outside of federal guidelines. Hence, I will not use the services of paypal. I may be walking down the "information dirt road", but I have no fear of an ambush. ;)
TS
Bill,
This is a beautiful knife, but it looks a bit different than the last "Reaper" I saw pictures of here (especially in size). What can you tell us about it?
I've talked about paypal before...... they are NOT mandated to play by BANK or FEDERAL banking rules (the ones that are the guidelines for credit card use)...... They operate as they wish, outside of federal guidelines. Hence, I will not use the services of paypal. I may be walking down the "information dirt road", but I have no fear of an ambush. ;)
TS
I can certainly understand your motives, but I think that an online solution (maybe a future addition to PS.com?) for SF related transactions (e.g. flashlights, Leathermans, and raffles) would get more money in the SF piggy bank from those of us less-paper inclined. Also, those overseas.
All of this is IMHO, of course. I'll be sending a check... grudgingly :) Now, if I can only FIND that dinosaur contraption...
I'm in! With a it of help from Bill :D
Buffalobob
03-14-2007, 18:43
Team Sergeant
Is there going to be a form in The Drop or the Chapter newsletters? I assume they are not going to mail the tickets out like for the Building Fund raffle.
Jim
Team Sergeant
03-14-2007, 20:28
Team Sergeant
Is there going to be a form in The Drop or the Chapter newsletters? I assume they are not going to mail the tickets out like for the Building Fund raffle.
Jim
This I do not know. We are only helping because we can.;)
If you have any questions I'd call the SFA. Mel knows about professionalsoldiers.com and he knows me.;)
TS
Ambush Master
03-14-2007, 20:52
I'm in! With a bit of help from Bill :D
Piter,
If you have a problem with Bill being able to assist, give a shout!!!
Later
Martin
Bill Harsey
03-15-2007, 09:27
Piter,
If you have a problem with Bill being able to assist, give a shout!!!
Later
Martin
Martin, Thanks!
I'll be sending the Team Sergeant a check today on behalf of Piter.
then I'll fill them out with my name.
Just kidding Piter. :D
x SF med
03-15-2007, 11:27
Martin, Thanks!
I'll be sending the Team Sergeant a check today on behalf of Piter.
then I'll fill them out with my name.
Just kidding Piter. :D
Bill-
Wanna buy me a few tickets too? PLEASE!!!:D
Bill, shall I bring the bottle to Atlanta or not? ;)
So... be a good boy :D
Bill Harsey
03-16-2007, 09:32
Bill, shall I bring the bottle to Atlanta or not? ;)
So... be a good boy :D
Ok, ok, I'm being good.
CPTAUSRET
03-17-2007, 09:25
The Special Forces Association will be selling raffle tickets between now and the convention (Oklahoma City, OK) on a 1st edition knife crafted and donated by William W. Harsey Jr., Knifemaker. Mr. Harsey was designer for the United States Army Special Forces “Yarborough Knife”. The knife is serial numbered #001 Reaper 7 - CPMS 30 V 2007.
Drawing takes place at the General Membership Meeting 6 July 2007. Need not be present to win.
Tickets will go for $2.50; 3 for $5.00, 7 for $10 and 15 for $20.00. All Proceeds go to support the Special Forces Association. If you are interested in purchasing tickets you can write to:
Professionalsoldiers
PO Box 0271
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Make checks payable to:
"PROFESSIONAL SOLDIERS"
Photo is attached.
T S:
I'll send you a check for $101 whenever I find my checkbook, or whenever Nancy slows down enough to write you a check!
Team Sergeant
04-26-2007, 14:05
OK, we've sold a little over $500 in tickets. :lifter
We have lots of tickets left.;)
Get your raffle tickets soonest!
I am on my way to mail out about eight packets of raffle tickets. Be advised I only check the Professionalsoldiers.com PO box about once every 10-15 days. As we approach the raffle date, July 6th 2007, I will check the PO box more often.
Get your tickets NOW!;)
Team Sergeant
OK now this strange, all the guys send a check with a hand scribbled message on a piece of toilet paper. All the females purchasing tickets, send a nice well written card with check enclosed, strange.:rolleyes:
The Reaper
04-26-2007, 14:18
OK, we've sold a little over $500 in tickets. :lifter
We have lots of tickets left.;)
Get your raffle tickets soonest!
I am on my way to mail out about eight packets of raffle tickets. Be advised I only check the Professionalsoldiers.com PO box about once every 10-15 days. As we approach the raffle date, July 6th 2007, I will check the PO box more often.
Get your tickets NOW!;)
Team Sergeant
OK now this strange, all the guys send a check with a hand scribbled message on a piece of toilet paper. All the females purchasing tickets, send a nice well written card with check enclosed, strange.:rolleyes:
Maybe they thought you were in need of toilet paper?
TR
Team Sergeant
04-26-2007, 16:57
Maybe they thought you were in need of toilet paper?
TR
No, I think it was Ken Brock that sent the toilet paper. When I saw who it was from I ensured it was not "used" toilet paper......(If I recall correctly he even spelled his last name wrong.:rolleyes:)
For those that have not had the pleasure of meeting Mr Brock, just look up "southern redneck" and you'll see his picture. :D
TS
OK now this strange, all the guys send a check with a hand scribbled message on a piece of toilet paper.
Sheryl Crow will be soooo upset over that. :D
The Reaper
04-26-2007, 17:20
Is there something wrong with that?:D
He makes a fine knife as well.
Did Harsey send any paper towels? I mean, renewable resource wrapping?
TR
Well it looks like I just got the winning ticket in the mail today!! HOOHOO:p
Now I got to fill’em out and send’em back in…I can almost feel that fine blade in my hand!
Team Sergeant
04-28-2007, 20:34
Well it looks like I just got the winning ticket in the mail today!! HOOHOO:p
Now I got to fill’em out and send’em back in…I can almost feel that fine blade in my hand!
Good luck brother.;)
Only $500 in tickets sold so far......:(
Let's get going people!!!!! Every dime is going to the Special Forces Association!
ProfessionalSoldiers.com makes absolutely nothing on these sales!!!!!
Team Sergeant
Life member of the Special Forces Association!
Ken Brock
05-01-2007, 12:53
No, I think it was Ken Brock that sent the toilet paper. When I saw who it was from I ensured it was not "used" toilet paper......(If I recall correctly he even spelled his last name wrong.:rolleyes:)
For those that have not had the pleasure of meeting Mr Brock, just look up "southern redneck" and you'll see his picture. :D
TS
Hey! Words can hurt!!:D
Team Sergeant
05-01-2007, 12:57
Hey! Words can hurt!!:D
I forgot you had friends that can read.....:D
Ken Brock
05-01-2007, 12:59
I forgot you had friends that can read.....:D
I forgot that I had friends!!!:cool: ;)
Only $500 in tickets sold so far......:(
Let's get going people!!!!! Every dime is going to the Special Forces Association!
Good cause needs support. No doubt here!
If Bill can help me again than I purchase $100 worth of tickets with this message (it's 5x$20 so something like 75 tickets, right?).
Bill, please confirm (we'll clear it between us in the Pit in Waverly of course)
x SF med
05-10-2007, 10:39
TS-
Did my funds arrive? No tix yet. If not out yet - send to PNW address.
Bill Harsey
05-10-2007, 13:09
Good cause needs support. No doubt here!
If Bill can help me again than I purchase $100 worth of tickets with this message (it's 5x$20 so something like 75 tickets, right?).
Bill, please confirm (we'll clear it between us in the Pit in Waverly of course)
Your covered.
Ken Brock
05-10-2007, 18:57
Did I win yet?:munchin
:D
Did I win yet?:munchin
:D
No because I am going too! :D
Plus "Drawing takes place at the General Membership Meeting 6 July 2007."
Ken Brock
05-10-2007, 19:02
No because I am going too! :D
Plus "Drawing takes place at the General Membership Meeting 6 July 2007."
On a serious note, regardless of who wins they will be getting a very nice knife
and it's for a great cause
x SF med
05-22-2007, 17:21
TS-
Did you get my Tix out yet? The check was not for beer. Am I going to have to send dougie down to collect my tickets?
??? :munchin (http://marge.uvm.edu/Sdempse/wave/themes/jeopardy_theme_song.wav)
well... any news? :cool:
I was at the convention, and they didn't announce any winners at the Banquet.
I'm just as curious as you are.
Yeah were is my knife? Man I hope I won, that would be so awesome!!!:)
:eek: This is a no shitter!:eek:
I just got a message from the SF Association that my ticket was drawn! I called them back to make sure it wasn't a practice joke by one of my so called friends! I never win anything, man I am as happy as a baby in a titty bar! This is so awesome! I can’t wait to get a hold of that cold steel!
I will give you all an update after I lay hands on that fine piece of work. Thanks Mr. Harsey, Thanks Team Sergeant, & Thanks Special Forces Association!
The Reaper
07-10-2007, 11:45
Lucky dog.
Glad it was someone from PS.com, and better yet, a QP.
TR
Bill Harsey
07-10-2007, 11:50
Lucky dog.
Glad it was someone from PS.com, and better yet, a QP.
TR
Yep. :D
LibraryLady
07-10-2007, 12:00
Congrats! :lifter
I second (third?) the above sentiments!
Now if I can just figure out what to do with all these UNLUCKY tickets I've got lying around... :munchin
LL
Congratulations on the win.
Glad it was someone from PS.com, and better yet, a QP.
TR
Me too! Congrats!!
Had I been the fortunate one, some lucky QP would have gotten it from me anyway.
Congrats !
Glad it went to a QP and even better to someone on this board.
Anyone know the total amount of money raised?
Team Sergeant
07-10-2007, 13:10
LOL, we might not have known until the next issue of the Drop.....
Congrats!
Damn! Now I am going to have to buy my son a graduation gift.
x SF med
07-10-2007, 15:13
Congrats! :lifter
I second (third?) the above sentiments!
Now if I can just figure out what to do with all these UNLUCKY tickets I've got lying around... :munchin
LL
Same here on all above sentiments, at least all the tix $$ went to SFA.
18C - I was supposed to win that knife. Congrats! again.
Bill- please consider this an order for a "Reaper" I may be dead by the time you get around to finally making it, I just wanted to 'get on the list' for one.:p
Roycroft201
07-10-2007, 17:58
That's terrific !
Congratulations, SF18C !
Well now…as my wife once told me,” I didn’t know it was so big!” :D
I must say that is one nice knife!
Okay let me back up a bit. I drove out to the SFA HQ at lunch today and met up with the Exec Director, Mel. He handed me the blade and told me that not all the totals were in yet but he estimates around $2000 raised with this raffle. That is great news right there. Of course Mel checked my SF Association status and was quick to remind me I was a bit behind in my dues…hey I was overseas for 5 years! In addition, I will pass on that there is a meeting at the SFA HQ this Saturday at 1330 hrs.
Now back to the knife, serial number #001, Reaper 7 model, with Mr. Harsey’s stamp and engraved initials on it. I can honestly say this is THE NICEST KNIFE I have ever held. It fits well in my hand, has a great handle and finish, plus it looks tough as all get out! Bill, what is the handle made from? It looks like some kind of Kevlar type material. I cannot wait to cut something with it. Even with its large size it still feels “agile” and ready to take on the toughest of jobs, it does not feel “heavy”. The sheath looks rugged and ready to stand the test of time and my general abusive treatment.
Bill,
I am in awe of your superior skills as a master knife maker. :lifter Consider me a customer for life, plus my wife wants to know if you make kitchen knives!
All,
Thanks for the nice messages and for all the PM’s enquiring about selling it…sorry, but this knife has found a home!
Team Sergeant
07-11-2007, 12:39
Well it looks like I just got the winning ticket in the mail today!! HOOHOO:p
Now I got to fill’em out and send’em back in…I can almost feel that fine blade in my hand!
Now this post is very funny......... you should have bought a lottery ticket too......
Now this post is very funny......... you should have bought a lottery ticket too......
Maybe so! Now I am waiting to see if I win an iPhone from Rush!
The Reaper
07-11-2007, 13:18
Bill,
I am in awe of your superior skills as a master knife maker. :lifter Consider me a customer for life, plus my wife wants to know if you make kitchen knives!
Yes, I have one, and IIRC, there is thread here about them.
You should try out the full-sized version of your knife. If you get over this way, and want to see it, let me know.:D We can keep that a secret from your wife, if you want.:D
TR
Roguish Lawyer
07-11-2007, 14:52
It's a mini-reaper, really?
Can we see some photos of the knife with some items next to it that will show the size? Something common, like a quarter?
Bill Harsey
07-13-2007, 07:36
SF18C,
I never took a picture of the knife.
Maybe before you begin the destructive testing phase of ownership...
Roger...I plan to take some pics this weekend. I haven't done anything with it yet, other than shave some hair off my arm...isn't that the first thing you are suppose to do with a new knife?
The Old Guy
07-14-2007, 17:26
Bill - I wish to place my name in the queue for a REAPER also. A fine piece of artwork and skill!!
Roger...I plan to take some pics this weekend.
:munchin