A Weekend of Whip Cracking

January 8, 2009

John Leonetti stopped by the store just after Christmas to introduce his friend, Paul Johnson.  Along with Will Morgan, they examined and photographed several of David’s whips.   

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John and David

 

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David and Paul

Below are some photographs from David’s collection.  (Some photos courtesy of John Leonetti)

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6 ft Pocket Snake made by David Morgan  

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Deer Hoof with thong from Beau Hickory, made in the 1970s.

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Peruvian whip from Bernardo del Carpio

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Peruvian whip from Bernardo del Carpio

 

On Sunday, Will, John and Paul spent the day cracking whips at the SANCA facilities with BWAHAHA (The Barton-Wright Applied Hopology And Historical Antagonistics League).

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Neal Stephenson on left, John Leonetti on right

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John, Paul and Louie Foxx

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