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Main Boards => Prayers/Concerns/Honors/Ailments => Topic started by: KentuckyTJ on September 24, 2015, 10:44:00 AM
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Been trying to contact Kent. He hasn't emailed me back. Hear he isn't taking any orders?
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I read on here a while back that he wasn't taking anymore orders until he got a partner :dunno: I've always liked the look of his bows hopefully he stats back up
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I emailed too...haven't heard back...hope all is well. Made some dang fine looking bows...I never shot one but would like to some day.
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I will be watching this one..
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I shot one last year Terry. Fantastic performance and manners from the one I shot.
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I was kicking around trying a static tip curve from him. Hope he didnt stop!
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Last I heard was that his "day job" and life in general was getting in the way of bow building, so he was not taking orders, until/if he got a partner. Made me pretty sad. I'm glad I got my Smoke when I did, but one of his take-downs was definitely top of my list for future bows. Kent is a good guy and fantastic bowyer. I sure hope that he's able to get going again.
You might try getting a hold of him on his personal Facebook account?
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I hope kent is doing well......great guy and bowyer. I have a beutiful static tip recurve that is the only bow I hunt with now. Sold everything else including a black widow pchx and a kbx.
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Several months ago he sent my deposit back and said he was not taking any additional orders. I think I had been on the waiting list a year. Kent was allways very helpful and wish him the best.
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Sorry guys, been meaning to post something. It's been kind of a rough summer. Found out I needed a biopsy right before I left for my bear hunt and then found out that I had prostate cancer after I got back in early June. Since it was the type that could be aggressive I had surgery late last month. That went great, looks like it was contained, had not spread and the recovery is going great. Cancer really puts everything into perspective and made me realize that working full time and building bows just doesn't leave enough time for family. I was already cutting back some but have now decided that I'm either going to try to take on a partner or just build bows as I have time and offer those for sale as they're available. I really appreciate all the support My bows have had from TradGang folks. Not going to quit building bows but at least for now won't be taking any custom orders. Still got a couple orders to fill and we'll see what happens after that. I'll definitely let everyone know if and when that changes. In the meantime, if I do have stock bows available they'll be posted here.
Thanks
Kent
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There are 2 bowyers I know of this happening to..
Can't blame them at all. Providing for family is number one. Passions come second..
I have wanted one of his bows for a few years, but doesn't look like I will be able to get one.
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Went thru that last year,glad they got it in time.All the best.
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Wow. You got hit hard. And family is number one. Wish you well in your recovery. I have one of your bows and it is a shooter for sure. Going to hold on to it.
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Prayers sent Kent.....I just shot that static tip you made me. You are in my thoughts and prayers brother.
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stay strong!!
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Good luck! I had a couple episodes with bladder cancer and you are right. It changes your perpective on a lot of things.
Bob
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Thanks everybody. I'm really doing great. The surgery went better than I could've even expected, thanks to all the prayers. I'm really blessed.
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Prayers up for a complete recovery for you, Kent!!!
Bisch
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Kent,
You have been on my prayer list for awhile now...
God bless buddy....
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Praying for you Kent!
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Kent, prayers to you and your family.
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A new bow for me or anyone else isn't worth time away from your family Brother. Thanks for the email and I pray you have beaten the cancer for good. I also pray a cure is found soon for that monster. Terrible what it does to so many people and families.
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Prayers out Kent!
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Hang Tuff...we'll be here if you need us!
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Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery.
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Wishing you the best in all you do Ken!
Mike
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Very glad to hear things are looking up Kent!
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Kent,
I'm glad to hear that you are doing well and will pray for your continued recovery. I'm sorry that you had to go through that, though. You not only have my support in any future bow-making endeavors, but as a friend, also. If you need anything, let me know and if can help, I will.
That said, I hope that you find a talented partner/protege soon!
-Tony
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I am glad for you Ken,prayers for a full recovery.
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Kent,
I am praying for you, and I can't wait to see you building bows again. You hang in there, and if you need me, just let me know!
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Kent my wife found out she had cancer 2 years ago so we know what you are going through. I will say a prayer for you and your family.
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Excellent artisan
Excellent bowyer
Excellent bow
EXCELLENT HUMAN BEING!
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Kent, you are in my thoughts and prayers. My Timberghost bow is one of my most prized possessions. Be with your family, like Terry said, Tradgang is here if you need us.
Terry and KentuckyTJ, if you ever do get your hands on one of Kent's bows, you will not be disappointed!!!
Jake
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Glad to hear you are doing better and things going well!
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Praying for you Kent. Glad to hear you are doing well. My 25 year old son was diagnosed with brain cancer in April of 2014. Puts things in perspective quickly. You will be in my prayers daily and best wishes for a full recovery.
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Get well quick Kent!
There's a lefty in the classifieds that I'm drooling over but the timing is all wrong for me :/
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Prostate Cancer, been there, done that. Kent I'm praying for a full recovery for you.
Denny
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:pray: :pray: