Parker Gun Club Patch.....

[Destry L. Hoffard]

I'd designed this jacket patch as a go with to the shooting sweaters currently under construction. It's chainstitched on wool felt just like the old style gun club patches. I used Parker Gun Club (which actually was a real club at one time) so as not to get into any copyright infringement or problems with the PGCA.

This is a prototype but I don't think I'd change anything. I don't have it in hand yet, it's supposedly in the mail to me as of yesterday.

The guy I contracted to do it, and produce the full order, has now said he doesn't want to do them. He doesn't have time, he's too backed up to do small projects, etc etc. It also took forever to get just this one. I think it was 10 months from initial contact to a few days ago when he sent this photograph, so I'd be a little hesitant to use him anyway.

So, as of right now, I don't have a manufacturer. If I go to the trouble to find someone else, would anybody else want one anyway? They would be expensive, around $100 each plus shipping.

The embroidery is done by machine, the machines are all 75 or 100 years old. It's oriented by hand and is quite an art to do and do right. This guy was my choice, he's the best I could find. But, there are a few others who still do it who I could give a try at a prototype and see what they're capable of. They're all in the USA so that's a plus as well.

[John Truitt]

Destry,

Sign me up for one.

John

[Destry L. Hoffard]

P.S. You don't have to be a sweater buyer to get one.

[David Fishley]

Damn nice, very very pretty, but awful expensive. No offence but don't be a Trump. Try overseas for same quality and reduced cost.

P.s. Is the font the same type that is used on either parker guns or somewhere in the advertising?

[Destry L. Hoffard]

If I thought I had to get them produced overseas I wouldn't bother with the project.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

P.S. This is also a not for profit venture, same as with the sweaters.

[David Dwyer]

Destry
Sign me up for one, maybe two
David

[Thomas L. Benson Sr.]

Destry: I'm a Trumpster so sign me up for one. Thomas

[Destry L. Hoffard]

I've had several messages from folks offering the names of patch manufacturers and I certainly appreciate the attempts at help.

My whole idea was to create something that wouldn't have been out of place on a shooting jacket in the 1930's. And of course have it made here in the USA.

Yes we could get them done in China on a computer oriented embroidery machine but then it would just be another patch, not something special to wear and be proud of.

I've had enough responses to warrant looking into another maker. Once I've got the prototype in hand I'll see what I can come up with.

[David Noble]

Destry, do you know the physical dimensions of the patch?

[Destry L. Hoffard]

My order was 10 inches across. We'll see....

[Bob Dombeck]

I'd be in for at least one.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

I've contacted another maker, waiting to hear back.

DLH

[Bill Murphy]

Destry, I sent you a PM to give you another source. Let me know if you received it and how you got along with my friend.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Is she a chainstitch embroiderer? It's a pretty special skill set, not just having the machine, but having the eye to orient everything completly by hand.

[Kirk Pfeffer]

Just wanted to put in my two cents and let you know that you did an excellent job. Great looking patch that appears to be period correct. Best of luck in getting your project done.
Kirk

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Thank you sir.

[Michael Moffa]

I bought three sweaters but I only need one patch. Spousal Unit and the Urchin just wanted the cool sweater and don't want the patch.

[chris dawe]

Destry ,unfortunately not in my budget - but these are really ,really nice and look exceptionally well done your effort in these things is to be commended

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Patch came in today, it's actually 12 inches across, absolutely stunning. Wish this guy was willing to do the full order.

I've contacted two other folks who do this kind of work. No response as of yet, I'll keep everybody posted.


DLH

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Update: This is happening, I'll get it all set up after the new year.

[Bob Dombeck]

Destry,
Did anything ever come about with this?
Thanks.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Guy who I had lined up to make them started doing corporate work and is now officially too busy. I've gotten a sample from another maker but it wasn't good enough quality to warrant the cost and I returned it. I need to get back on this, there are other people out there who do this.

[Randy G Roberts]

Destry:

Count me in as well. Thanks !

[Destry L. Hoffard]

In our current situation of enforced leisure I have done heavy research into another possible manufacturer of these and believe I have found someone. The good news is they will be cheaper! In the $65 range rather than the $100 from the first fella. The bad news is the company is currently closed down due to the pandemic. I'm in conversation with the owner and am sending out the original for them to look at and produce a prototype as soon as they reopen. I'm actually stunned I found someone else, nobody makes patches by hand this way anymore hardly. Hopefully their work is as good as the first. The minimum order will be 12 pieces to get this lower price. If we can get that many folks interested we'll move forward.

[Randy G Roberts]

I'm still in. Thanks!

[Michael Moffa]

Me too.

[Scott Gentry]

I will be all in.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Nine to Go!

[Dean Romig]

Good to see David Fishley was sent on vacation.





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[Destry L. Hoffard]

I have no idea who David Fishley is or what he might have to do with this project.

[Dean Romig]

Page 1 - it was a long time ago.

I apologize for going OT on your patch thread. I just thought what he posted was untoward and uncalled-for.



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[bobutler]

Destry. I am in as well.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Eight to go!

[Stan Hoover]

Destry,
I'll take one,
Thanks,
Stan

[keavin nelson]

Destry,
I will take one, Thanks

[Garth Gustafson]

I’ll take one Destry

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Five to go!

[Bob Dombeck]

Count me in.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Four!

[Tom Jay]

Count me in

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Three!

[Thomas L. Benson Sr.]

I will take one. Thanks Thomas

[Steve Huffman]

How big are they ?

[scott kittredge]

Me too,i will take one

Scott

[Craig Larter]

Sign me up for two. Have u contacted spin wheel fashions about manufacturing? They do much of the logo wear for the gun collector organizations.

[Michael Moffa]

Destry, I'll actually take two also.

[ken larson]

Destry will take two patches

[William Davis]

Destry,

One for me !

William Davis

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Keep 'em coming guys!

It's a big patch, about a foot across.

As far as Spinwheel Fashions goes, they do nice work obviously, but they don't do this sort of thing. The idea here was to recreate a patch that might have existed in the 1930s. Everything Spinwheel does is manufactured on computer oriented looms so a long way off that era.

[Daniel Carter]

I can not let Scott be the only one at the New years day shoot with one so me too.

[Randy G Roberts]

Initially I said one. Make it two please. Thanks for doing this.

[Mike Koneski]

Destry, count me in for two patches. Thanks for putting this together.

[James L. Martin]

Destry, I"ll take one, thanks for all your work.

[matt koepnick]

Destry i would like to get one also. sir. thanks matt k.

[Jay Oliver]

I am in as well(I want to be cool too...), I'll take one

Thanks,
Jay

[Stan Hoover]

Destry,
I wanted to Thank You for making a point of having these produced right here in the USA,

I get ribbed quite abit from younger coworkers for when I first pick up a new tool or part and checking if it was produced here in the great USA!

Thanks again,
Stan

[Destry L. Hoffard]

We're up to 24 or 25 by my count. Keep the messages coming guys, I'm mailing off the original to them next week.

[chris dawe]

Thanks for all you do Destry ,great idea !

[ken larson]

Destry,,,You gotta get a calendar going next!!!!!!!!

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Calendars are too much of an initial cash outlay and the minimum order is too high. I'm going to stick with patches. LoL

[Jeff Sweeter]

Destry, I would like one of these patches also,Jeff.

[Bob Hayes]

I'll take two also

[Tom Kidd]

I will take two, one for me and one for one of Russ's shooting jackets. Thank You for your time and effort, Tom

[John Allen]

Destry,I will take one.I have just the shooting vest for it.Thanks

[Mike Franzen]

Destry put me down for one.

[Reggie Bishop]

Yes, one for me please.

[Mark Garrett]

I'm in for one.

Thanks

[Terry Hardy]

Destry, If it's not too late add one for me. Cash advance?
Thanks,
Terry

[charlie cleveland]

i want 1 patch also...charlie

[bill grill]

i'll take one also. How much did they wind up costing?

[Destry L. Hoffard]

The price is looking like it's going to be around $65 each plus shipping. I'm sending out my patch for them to look over this week directly to the head lady. They'll run a prototype for me as soon as they open the shop back up. Keep the orders coming so I can keep a count, but I'm not going to take any money till we know more when manufacturing might start.

[Brian Hornacek]

I will take 2 Destry

Thanks

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Update: The little company who's making these has officially reopened. They've sourced the 100% wool thread I wanted and are looking into 100% wool felt for the backing. Once that's a Yay or Nay they'll run a prototype for my approval and I'll start taking money. I have also purchased shipping envelopes.

[Mark Garrett]

OOOOPS Forgot I already said I'd take one on 4/6

[Donald McQuade]

Hi Destry,
I will also take one please. Let me know how much and where to send the check. Thank you for your efforts on this special project.

[William Woods]

Destry,

I just read of this project. I will take a patch as well, if you are still accepting orders. What is the deal on the sweaters? Are there pictures anywhere? Are you taking orders for those?
Thanks for taking on this project.

[Bill Murphy]

Tom, how much for Russ's shooting jacket? I think it will fit me better than you. I will only wear it when shooting a Super Fox, I promise.

[Tom Kidd]

Hi Bill,

Yeah, it is an XL! Remember, Russ always said "powerfully built" when describing himself. I have a few things that were Russ's that bring back some great memories. So, it stays here for now, but I am in my 80th year, so one never knows if I will get 20 more!

[Destry L. Hoffard]

The sweater deal was a one time shot unfortunately. I don't believe we could get enough interest up for another production run.

[Phil Yearout]

Destry, are these still the really large patches made to be worn on the back of a vest, sweater, etc.? I'd like one but not that large; any plans to offer smaller sizes (probably not I'd guess).

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Yeah these are a large jacket patch. The problem with doing a smaller pocket size version is you would lose so much detail. If this all works out I might see if we can work a re-design into something smaller but that's down the road a piece.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

100% felt samples are in hand and one color looks promising. Things are moving forward.

[Brian Stucker]

i'd like one. they are great looking

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Waiting for the thread to arrive so they can run the official prototype.

[Kenny Graft]

Destry...I would like a patch too. let me know if you will have one for me....thanks Kenny SXS Ohio

[matt koepnick]

Hey destry. Better double my order and make me 2 please sir. Thanks. Matt k

[William Woods]

Destry,

I have changed my mind...…...I will take two. Please order quickly so I don't change my mind again and take three!

Will you notify us when you cut orders off?

[Steve Huffman]

Im waiting to see final product almost sure going to take at least one.

[Gary Cripps]

One for me also.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Just had email from the manufacturer, the thread has arrived. I've got to call tomorrow and pay the art fee and for them to run the prototype. Things are moving forward, slowly.......

DLH

[John Davis]

Big D, please put me down for a patch.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Fees are paid, I should have art by next week and a prototype in hand a week or so afterwards.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Art is in, they'll likely run the prototype this week.

[Keith Doty]

Please put me down for one, would be very interested in a couple smaller ones if they become available down the road. When and how can a man pay for his patch?

[Destry L. Hoffard]

I'm not taking any money till I see the actual quality of the work.

[Keith Doty]

A wise man.

[Shawn Wayment]

I’d like to get one too

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Good news, the prototype has been run and it looks great. I'm going to officially start taking money. There will be some bookkeeping involved here and I'm going to ask you all to do your best to help me help you. If you want a patch (or multiple patches) I'm going to ask that you pay me by check or money order only (no Paypal) so I'll have an easier time keeping the money straight.

I'm not going to try to message people individually and you don't need to message me individually either. I'm going to post the address for payment right here on the thread.

Send $65 per patch (that's a shipped price) to:

Destry L. Hoffard
5150 Carpenter Rd.
Ypsilanti MI 48197

Include a clearly written example of your shipping address and a note saying how many patches you want. If you can send an actual shipping label for your package that would be a big help but that's not a requirement.

I'm going to accept payments for 30 days from Monday (June 22nd). After that date I will officially deposit all checks and money orders into my bank account then call and make the order to the manufacturer.

I will post a weekly update as to how many payments I have and give a count down as to how long you have left to pay.

Below is a picture of the prototype patch which looks fantastic.

[Bob Dombeck]

Looks very nice. , Destry, thanks for all your effort in getting this going. My check will be in the mail in the next day or two.

[Bob Dombeck]

Can you refresh my memory as to what the actual size is of the patch?

[Keith Doty]

Patch looks great! Would you prefer a stick-on label already addressed?

[Bob Dombeck]

Do we know if there are any special instructions as far as being able to wash a garment with this patch on it in a regular washing machine or will it only be suitable for dry clean only items? Don't want the patch to pucker up or do anything weird.
Thanks.

[Keith Doty]

I was going to sew it on my favorite quail hunting vest, hasn't been washed since I bought it, figure that's bad luck! You shoot like I do some days, you need all the help you can get.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Any label you wanna send is acceptable.

As far as laundering, I would consider this dry clean only just for the sake of safety.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

They're 10 inches across.

[Mike Koneski]

Destry, my check for two patches is in the mail today. Thank you!!

[Keith Doty]

$$ headed your way. Thank You, Sir!

[William Woods]

Just saw this tonight. I will be getting a check in the mail to you as soon as I get into town. Thanks for undertaking this project for the members.

[keavin nelson]

Destry, check in the mail for one. Thanks for doing this!

[Steve Huffman]

Check is in the mail for (1) Thank You

[William Davis]

Thanks Destry,

Letter to you Monday, check and mailing label

William Davis

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Ok today is the first day of the official 30 days. I'm taking money until July 22nd.

[matt koepnick]

my check for 2 patches heading your way sir. thanks matt k

[William Woods]

Spouse taking check in to mail this AM for two patches.

[Jeff Sweeter]

Destry,dropped a check in the mail this morning for one patch.Thank you,Jeff Sweeter

[Brian Stucker]

Can't believe how much effort you put forth for everyone's enjoyment of all things parker. I'm kinda lazy and usually mean well, but never really get around to doing anything for anyone other than my wife and spoiled kids.
I'll be sending you some money instead of giving it to Amazon (for more crap for my wife). Thanks very much.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

We're off to a running start, I've got 19 patches paid and not even a week into the 30 days.

[Keith Doty]

Destry, will you being confirming receipt of members $$? I'd hate to think some of us mailed to you but you didn't receive due to the mail, the times, solar flares, climate change, or whatever. I certainly don't want to miss out and I'm sure others are of the same mind. Maybe all paid names and quantity in a post here a week before you close out? Thank You, Sir!

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Yeah once a week I'm going to post a list of who's money came in for sure.

[Randy G Roberts]

Destry my check went in the mail yesterday I think. Might have left Tuesday depending on timing with mail leaving the office. Thanks for your help on this.

[Matthew Hanson]

Destry, Can I still get a patch? I have a vintage Skookum shooting sweater begging for a patch. Let me know sir.

Thanks Matt

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Matt if you'll read my post about payment you'll see the dates for money being accepted.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Ok, a week into the 30 days I have payments from:

Bo Butler
Mike Franzen
Brian Hornacek
Jeffery Sweeter
Matthew Koepnick
Randy Roberts
W. Woods
Gary Cripps
James Martin
Steven Huffman
Craig Carter
Kenny Graft
Mike Koneski
Thomas Kidd
Fred Stump

Three weeks to go boys!

[Tom Jay]

My check is in the mail.

[John Taddeo]

My check is in the mail....

[Bob Dombeck]

Destry did you receive my check mailed on the 21st from MN?

[Kenneth V Jones]

Check in the mail.

Kenny Jones

[Mark Garrett]

My payment is on the way. Destry thanks for all your hard work on this .:bowdown:

[Scott Gentry]

Payment in route, thanks.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

As of today, two weeks into the month long payment window, I have payments from:

Bo Butler
Mike Franzen
Brian Hornacek
Jeffery Sweeter
Matthew Koepnick
Randy Roberts
W. Woods
Gary Cripps
James Martin
Steven Huffman
Craig Carter
Kenny Graft
Mike Koneski
Thomas Kidd
Fred Stump
K. Doty
Thomas Benson
M. Hanson
Ken Larson
Donald McQuade
Bob Dombeck
Thomas Jay

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Update*

I hadn't gotten the mail yesterday yet and there were several payments in it. Currently paid are:


Bo Butler
Mike Franzen
Brian Hornacek
Jeffery Sweeter
Matthew Koepnick
Randy Roberts
W. Woods
Gary Cripps
James Martin
Steven Huffman
Craig Carter
Kenny Graft
Mike Koneski
Thomas Kidd
Fred Stump
K. Doty
Thomas Benson
M. Hanson
Ken Larson
Donald McQuade
Bob Dombeck
Thomas Jay
Stanley Hoover
Mark Garrett
Keavin Nelson
John Taddeo
David Holes
K.V. Jones

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Only one name to add to the list as of today:

Scott Gentry

You have nine days left to pay, the last day is June 22nd.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

No wait! The office girl had gotten the mail, there were more payments. An updated list in full is:

Bo Butler
Mike Franzen
Brian Hornacek
Jeffery Sweeter
Matthew Koepnick
Randy Roberts
W. Woods
Gary Cripps
James Martin
Steven Huffman
Craig Carter
Kenny Graft
Mike Koneski
Thomas Kidd
Fred Stump
K. Doty
Thomas Benson
M. Hanson
Ken Larson
Donald McQuade
Bob Dombeck
Thomas Jay
Stanley Hoover
Mark Garrett
Keavin Nelson
John Taddeo
David Holes
K.V. Jones
Scott Gentry
John Davis
Jim Hall
Russell Cleary

[Michael Moffa]

A check for two is on its way.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Somebody couldn't find the picture of the patch in all the chatter so I'm posting it again.

[Mills Morrison]

You should have a payment from me too

[John Black]

I just found this. If the price is only $65, I'm in.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

$65 shipped is the price, payment info is a few pages back.

[Keith Sirmans]

The sweater deal was a one time shot unfortunately. I don't believe we could get enough interest up for another production run.

Darn

[John Black]

Check will be in the mail tomorrow. Thanks!

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Ok it's June 22nd, the "official" last day to pay for patches. The paid list is as follows:

Bo Butler
Mike Franzen
Brian Hornacek
Jeffery Sweeter
Matthew Koepnick
Randy Roberts
W. Woods
Gary Cripps
James Martin
Steven Huffman
Craig Carter
Kenny Graft
Mike Koneski
Thomas Kidd
Fred Stump
K. Doty
Thomas Benson
M. Hanson
Ken Larson
Donald McQuade
Bob Dombeck
Thomas Jay
Stanley Hoover
Mark Garrett
Keavin Nelson
John Taddeo
David Holes
K.V. Jones
Scott Gentry
John Davis
Jim Hall
Russell Cleary
M. Moffa
John Black
Brian Stucker

I'm going to officially deposit checks on Friday, so anything that comes in between now and then is good. If you're name isn't on the list but you've definitely sent money or you've drug your feet sending payment please message me privately and we'll figure it out.

[John Black]

Anxiously awaiting the delivery of the patches. And since my Parker is a family heirloom and has been passed down to me (I'm the third owner), it will soon be passed down to my son, along with the the documentation I've been able to obtain through this organization and the patch.

[Mills Morrison]

Did you get my order?

[William Woods]

Destry,

Again, thank you for undertaking this project. While I know you are not a, "store" did you plan on ordering more of these patches for future members? Maybe a deal could be worked out with the, "Parker Store" for a number of these for future sales. I know I would have liked to have one of the parker sweaters that you had made for the members. I would check with the guy that is in charge of selling the caps and shirts about stocking the patches. Thanks again.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Updated list as of today:

Bo Butler
Mike Franzen
Brian Hornacek
Jeffery Sweeter
Matthew Koepnick
Randy Roberts
W. Woods
Gary Cripps
James Martin
Steven Huffman
Craig Carter
Kenny Graft
Mike Koneski
Thomas Kidd
Fred Stump
K. Doty
Thomas Benson
M. Hanson
Ken Larson
Donald McQuade
Bob Dombeck
Thomas Jay
Stanley Hoover
Mark Garrett
Keavin Nelson
John Taddeo
David Holes
K.V. Jones
Scott Gentry
John Davis
Jim Hall
Russell Cleary
M. Moffa
John Black
Brian Stucker
Mills Morrison
Jay Oliver

Again, if you aren't on it, I don't have your payment. I'm going to make the call tomorrow afternoon and order them. If you want one or sent payment and I don't have you listed just send me a private message and we'll get it taken care of.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Ok boys, the order is in!
I should have the patches in hand in four to five weeks.

[Mills Morrison]

Cool! Now I need a good Made in USA vest for mine.

[Brian Stucker]

I've decided to frame mine and hang it with my other wildlife prints, mounts, and duck hunting memorabilia. If put it on a vest/jacket...it will get messed up over time history has shown.

Thanks for the effort Destry, looking forward to Christmas in August or September.

[Mills Morrison]

Brian has a good idea too

[Brian Stucker]

Mills, I wish it wasn't that way...but I'm very hard on my stuff. This way it will be perfect for the rest of my days.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

You boys bought 'em, you use 'em however you want. I had some much fun with this one I might see what I can do for the LC Smith boys.

[Mark Britton]

Great Idea Dunniqum Never thought of framing em. May have to get on board on the LC Smith ones . Thanks:)

[William Woods]

I've decided to frame mine and hang it with my other wildlife prints, mounts, and duck hunting memorabilia. If put it on a vest/jacket...it will get messed up over time history has shown.

Thanks for the effort Destry, looking forward to Christmas in August or September.

That is why I ordered two, one for a vest, the other to be matted and framed.

[Michael Moffa]

I ordered two for just that reason.

[Brian Stucker]

great idea getting two.

[Michael Moffa]

I did buy three of the sweaters, one patch may go on one of them. If not I have a very nice vest I purchased from Tony at CSMC.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

I'd had several requests from folks about a possible smaller, less expensive patch. Done in this style, old school with the chainstitch embroidery, it's just not possible.

I spoke with my manufacturer, we even looked at a design I worked up with lettering only. Even with far less details, the smallest they can get it and get any lettering sharpness would be 8.5 inches long.

I did some checking around on another old style of embroidery that would have worked for sure but had some very bad new. It looks like the last manufacturer who was running a Schiffli Swiss Loom has had their last employee who knew how to operate it retire. The call for emblems made that way is almost non-existent anymore, so rather than train somebody new, they've dropped it from their line. If there's anybody else in the US running one I can't find them. I called all the places I knew who used to and most of them didn't even know what I was talking about, it was so far gone.

That is officially the end of an era and made me kinda sad to tell the truth. Most of smaller size old time gun club patches would have been Swiss Loom manufacture, everything from this point forward will be that flat ugly computer stitch crap.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

I was trying to add a video of the patch making machinery but it's not working sadly.

[Kenny Graft]

Do we have a E.T.A as of yet? SXS Ohio

[Destry L. Hoffard]

They are currently under construction, that's all I know right now. We had some fabric drama, they couldn't get the background felt all of a sudden. But they managed to source a replacement.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

I emailed asking for a progress report and she told me that "we're embroidering birds this week". Each color is added separately on a single head machine so it takes a little time. I'll keep everybody posted as much as possible.

[Mills Morrison]

Sounds good.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Good News! Just got a call saying the patches were shipped today!

[Destry L. Hoffard]

P.S. There was one minor change. Due to all this Covid madness, the original 100% wool felt background material got back ordered. Rather than wait for possibly months till it became available again I had them run on a cotton / wool blend. Nobody might notice but me, just wanted to make sure I gave full disclosure.

[Mark Sjoberg]

I’m sorry if this was discussed earlier but how do I get one?

[Destry L. Hoffard]

I'm sorry but it was a pre order deal because of the cost. I took money for 30 days and then that was it. To do another run I'd have to get another 15 orders to get the price.

[Mark Sjoberg]

Thank you sir. Being new to the PGCA I didn’t catch that. I’ll be ready when round two comes around!

[Keith Doty]

I would take an additional patch if there were to be another order for those caught sleeping.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

I can get another run made, just need 15 orders to get the same price. I've got three interested parties so far.

Patches are here and will start shipping next week.

[Mills Morrison]

Are they designed to self destruct if someone puts them on a Made in China vest?

[Destry L. Hoffard]

I've got a list going for the 2nd run.

[Bob Dombeck]

Destry, do they look as good as you expected? Would it be worth trying to get the original wool felt background material on order for a second batch? I'd be in for another one.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

They look just like the picture, they're great.

As far as the felt goes, that was a big problem. There is no 100% wool felt produced in the USA anymore. It has to come from Europe. And with what's going on in the world right now, the suppliers can't get the stuff. The wool / cotton blend is a USA product so can be gotten a lot easier.

I'm up to nine on a second order, ten if you're in on one with the blended fabric.

[Bob Dombeck]

I'm still in.

[Brian Stucker]

They look really good in the picture. can't wait. Actually, this process was fun...having something to look forward to since Covid has really harshed my mellow.

[Steve Huffman]

I may want a second after I see the first in hand .

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Well between here and the Facebook page I've got 15 names so I guess we're making a 2nd run. I'm only going to take orders for a week this time. The factory is getting ready to hit their busy season and I want to get these rolling. I'll message the interested parties on here right now.

[Keith Doty]

Destry, what is the cost per patch, shipping and all, on the 2nd run? My check will go out over the weekend, just don't remember the $$$. Can't wait to get them in hand! Again, Thanks for your effort!

[keavin nelson]

I'll take a second one Destry.

[Kenny Graft]

I will also order one from the 2nd batch....let me know$$ and payment info. Thanks Kenny SXS Ohio

[Keith Doty]

My check is in the mail for 2 additional patches. Thank you, Sir.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

The day job has had me tied up hard this week. Will start shipping early next week and dealing with 2nd run orders.

[Jim DiSpagno]

I’ll take one Destry. Let me know payment details thanks Jim

[Corey Barrette]

I’ll take one as well, please. Just saw the thread this evening. Payment details please. Many thanks!

[bill grill]

Destry, If I can get one I would. I have your address just let me know yes or no. Thanks, Bill

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Ok, I finally finished packaging them all up this evening. Sorry I've been slow, work has kept me on the road a lot the past three weeks. I'll get these into the post this week for sure.

Once that's done I'll start taking money in earnest for the second order. I just didn't want to try to do them both at once for fear my already shaky mental health would completely collapse.

[Brian Stucker]

We are just finishing up almond harvest and will send you some right out of the orchard ( to the address the patch money went to). Shipping and handling is a pain so my way of saying thanks again...unless you are allergic

[Destry L. Hoffard]

I am most definitely not allergic! Send them on. How's the squirrel hunting in them almond orchards?

[Bill Murphy]

My guess is that there isn't squirrel within a half mile of that almond patch.

[Brian Stucker]

Bill is correct...the squirrels have been wiped out by my new friends; red a grey foxes.

[Phil Yearout]

Bill is correct...the squirrels have been wiped out by my new friends; red a grey foxes.

We have a couple red foxes that have taken residence in our neighborhood but they're not doing a very good job on the squirrels. Little bastages are getting my tomatoes :cuss:!

[Bill Murphy]

I fenced my tomatoes this year. They are right between two trees that the squirrels favor. No damage, even though the squirrels would have no trouble getting into the fence. I guess my squirrels just don't like tomatoes.

[Corey Barrette]

Please let me know if you’re taking money yet for the second round of orders. Happy to ship payment at ant time but also don’t want to confuse you with your process. Thanks again.

[Karl Ferguson]

Destry posted this yesterday...

" Ok, I finally finished packaging them all up this evening. Sorry I've been slow, work has kept me on the road a lot the past three weeks. I'll get these into the post this week for sure.

Once that's done I'll start taking money in earnest for the second order. I just didn't want to try to do them both at once for fear my already shaky mental health would completely collapse. "

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Ok I'm going to officially start taking money for the second run. I'm going to give it three weeks from today (October 6) then cash the checks and make the order. Whoever is paid in that time, I will order you a patch. I'm not going to message everybody and you don't need to message me, just send in your check or money order for $65 to:

Destry L. Hoffard
5150 Carpenter Rd.
Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Please include a return mailing label if possible, it saves me a lot of writing.
5150 Carpenter Rd.
Ypsilanti, MI 48197

I will try to bump this once a week and give a reminder.

[Phil Yearout]

I fenced my tomatoes this year. They are right between two trees that the squirrels favor. No damage, even though the squirrels would have no trouble getting into the fence. I guess my squirrels just don't like tomatoes.

Lucky duck. Put up some netting and the little devils got through it the first day. Haven't looked today as I'm watching my blood pressure. Squirrel preventative methods on line says they don't like them until they start to ripen so don't worry about the green fruit. Bullsh!t!

PS: sorry to hijack the Parker patch thread.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Ok boys, everybody's patches from the 1st order are officially in the hands of the US Mail. I made a list of all the names / zip codes and have tracking numbers for everyone. When I came walking in with that many individual packages I'm sure the counter guy wanted to shoot me.

[Keith Doty]

BRAVO!

[Corey Barrette]

My check went out in the mail yesterday. Thanks again for the strong effort and a well-designed patch. Looking forward to it.

[William Woods]

Destry,

I know you have been thanked many times, but I wanted to add to the list again.

Thank you for your efforts in getting these done for the members. I am sure these will be a keepsake no only for the members now, but those that they are passed along to in the future.

[William Woods]

Destry,

I know you have been thanked many times, but I wanted to add to the list again.

Thank you for your efforts in getting these done for the members. I am sure these will be a keepsake not only for the members now, but those that they are passed along to in the future.

[Keith Doty]

Funny thought: Might these become an item of barter. Imagine a "close' gun deal somewhere in the future, the guy won't quite come to center, would one of these tip the scale? Methinks it might be so in the future, limited edition, collector grade! Destry, I admire a man that takes something like this on and sees it through. Too many of this type of thing wind up as all talk and no DO. I'll be sporting one slap in the middle of the back panel on my favorite field vest. To be seen and admired by all!

[J. Scott Hanes]

Destry,
My check will be in the mail tomorrow, 9/30. Thank you for your dedication to this project.

Scott Hanes

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Thanks for the kind words boys.

[John Taddeo]

Received today, Absolutely beautiful.. My hats off to you Destry... Thank you for the work you have done on this project...

[Destry L. Hoffard]

I wondered if they wouldn't start showing up today!

[Gary Cripps]

Just arrived !!! Better than expected! Very nice.

[bobutler]

Really nice! Thank you.

[John Dallas]

Destry delivers! Shame on any doubters

[William Woods]

Destry,

I sent you a PM.

[Randy G Roberts]

Got mine today, both of them. Oh yeah, really nice. Very well done. Thank You Sir :bowdown:

Now do we have any suggestions on a vintage style shooting-sporting clays vest ? Is there even such a vest available ?

[William Woods]

I did receive both of my patches today. Very nice, a real keepsake. Thanks again to Destry.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

The only worry I have left is a failure on the part of the post office. With this many packages I guarantee you there will be one that will take forever to arrive and I'll have to sweat. I've got tracking numbers on everything so we should hopefully be alright. I just had a package take 6 weeks to get to California.....

[Benny Keith]

My check for 2 parker patches went the mail
Sat OCT3 please include in your order. Thanks for doing this graet looking project.
I giving one to my Grandson thathas been hunting with me since he was 4.
Shoots quail with parker skeet gun ans squirrells with twenty Trogan. He is death on deer.

Good hunting and thanks for th project

Benny Keith
2825 Durham RD
Wake Forest
NC 27587

[Kenneth V Jones]

I got mine yesterday Destry. Thank you, it is well done. I'll show it off to the Ohio Vintagers tomorrow at their October sporting clays shoot.

[Keith Doty]

Patches arrived safe and sound. VERY nice! Thank you, Sir. Great work and materials.

[Bob Dombeck]

Patch received today here in MN. Absolutely beautiful. Great work by you Destry and also the manufacturer. Please give him my thanks.

[Michael Moffa]

Patches in Auburn Al, thanks Destry hope you liked the shells.

[Mills Morrison]

Mine came yesterday! Way cool! I think I will get it framed

[Russell E. Cleary]

Got mine today, both of them. Oh yeah, really nice. Very well done. Thank You Sir :bowdown:

Now do we have any suggestions on a vintage style shooting-sporting clays vest ? Is there even such a vest available ?

Randy:

A while back, to get the discussion going, this is what I had proposed for something in a suitable garment to serve as an adequate “canvas” for America’s Finest Gun Club Patch.

All possible, thanks to Destry, a proven accomplisher.

[keavin nelson]

I liked mine so much I put a check in the mail for a second one!

[Russell E. Cleary]

I liked mine so much I put a check in the mail for a second one!

Two patches? Makes sense.

One serves as a “user”, proudly worn on a vest at the range or in the field; another framed for display (but never in direct sunlight) in gun room or “man cave”.

Future generations will debate the value of the original-condition, never-worn patch, versus the one with honest wear for which there is provenance connecting it to an identifiable early 21st Century Parker gun enthusiast.

[Brian Stucker]

Wow, wow, and wow. Brilliant colors on the patch and a fantastic surprise to take it out of the envelope this afternoon. The specks started showing up last week on the neighbors and there are about twenty honkers flying around in the mornings. So, fall is in the air here in California and this patch shows up at the right time to get the feeling of hunting season started.

Need to get the boot room in order, guns out of the safe and on the racks, and get this patch displayed to set the mood.

Thanks very much Destry; the almonds are at the huller but have not been run yet. They will be shipped when done. Again, thanks for your efforts.

[Michael Moffa]

Dropped the patch at the frame shop today for a custom treatment. It will take about three weeks to get done. I'll post pick when I get it. Now to get number two on a shooting vest.

Again, thanks Destry for taking this on.

[Randy G Roberts]

Dropped the patch at the frame shop today for a custom treatment. It will take about three weeks to get done. I'll post pick when I get it. Now to get number two on a shooting vest.

Again, thanks Destry for taking this on.

I did the exact same thing today myself. My better half told me that it was going to be expensive. She was correct. Supposed to take about a month. I will report back with pictures also.

[Michael Moffa]

Yup, good work is not cheap, Oval chamois double mat with archival non glare glass and ornamental woodwork frame. Came to $200 but well worth it. As they say, a thing of beauty is a joy forever.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Been slow to update here, trying to do a bit of traveling before winter hits. I've got payments in hand from:

Benny Keith
Scott Hanes
Robert Dombeck
Corey Barrette
David Gehman
Mark Sjoberg
Greg Schroeder
Keith Zynda
Mike Spurlock
William Grill
Ralph Ricci
K. Doty

We're already past the three week time frame but I'm going to give it a bit more time since I got a couple payments in just today. If your name isn't on this list but you've sent money please let me know. This makes 15 which is what we needed to do the reorder so we're set.

[Benny Keith]

Thanks

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Ok I'm going to make the second order today. I've got payments from:

Benny Keith
Scott Hanes
Robert Dombeck
Corey Barrette
David Gehman
Mark Sjoberg
Greg Schroeder
Keith Zynda
Mike Spurlock
William Grill
Ralph Ricci
K. Doty
Will Brothers
Steven Parker
Keavin Nelson
Brian Dudley

Again, if your name does not appear on this list but you've sent payment or if you still want a patch please let me know ASAP.

[Michael Moffa]

Picked up the framed patch today. Looks nice, suede mat cost a fortune. Sorry for the non rotation.

[Randy G Roberts]

Looks sweet. Mine is still out but I will report back with a pic when received. Figured you wouldn't mind if I rotated your pic.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

I've just had word on the 2nd order, they're hopefully starting on them next week.

[charlie cleveland]

nice patches for sure....I m mad at myself for not ordering one....charlie

[Keith Doty]

Destry's patch proudly displayed, opening day of quail season. Haven't gotten the framing done for wall decoration one yet.

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Looks good!

[Keith Doty]

The patch and the VH20 looked far better at the end of the day than the dogs and I. We had a bunch of rain in late September and October, that grass was knee deep when Whitewing opened (early September) and now is waist high nearly everywhere and chest deep in places. Tough walking, tough for dogs to work. Badly needs a killing frost.

[Corey Barrette]

Impressive on a wall or vest. Looking forward to the second edition!

[Destry L. Hoffard]

The lady who handles my manufacturing has been out with a dose of The Covid but she's off quarantine as of today and back to work on Monday.

[Mills Morrison]

The lady who handles my manufacturing has been out with a dose of The Covid but she's off quarantine as of today and back to work on Monday.

Yikes! I am doing the vaccine study, so hopefully I am immune (assuming I didn't get the placebo)

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Just heard from my ladies, second order should ship late next week.

[Randy G Roberts]

My goal was something that I could hang in the gun room and also display at PGCA events. I'm quite satisfied. Thanks Destry !

[John Black]

Randy, that is awesome!

[Destry L. Hoffard]

Second order has arrived, I'll start shipping next week.

[Donald F. Mills]

Destroy, I would love to order two. How would I go about doing that?
Don

[Bill Murphy]

You are at the back of the line, mainly because you spelled Destry's name incorrectly.

[Donald F. Mills]

Damn autocorrect!

[John Dallas]

Maybe the PGCA should put a bulk order in for another 25 or so, and get Destry off the griddle.

[Brian Dudley]

I like Destroy better.

Today I got the perfect vest for one of my patches to go onto. It will all come together nicely.

[Bill Murphy]

I don't think Destry is on the griddle. He seems to handle this business very well.