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Title: I can shoot!
Post by: ishiwannabe on August 31, 2011, 05:15:00 PM

Just took 6 trial shots for the first time since February! I am not shooting the weight I am used to, but my first longbow ever( a Harold Couch 3 pc td, 45#@28") is stacking em in the killzone.
Granted I was only shooting 12 yards, but after such a bad injury, I will take it.
Come on deer woods...I will be ready.   :jumper:

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Post by: Over&Under on August 31, 2011, 05:18:00 PM

Good to hear Jamie!!

Some great news right there and hope it continues!

Got you email, and will respond soon....just got in after a few days off.

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Post by: Killdeer on August 31, 2011, 05:21:00 PM

:bigsmyl:     :clapper:

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Post by: Terry Lightle on August 31, 2011, 05:32:00 PM

Great news

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Post by: larry on August 31, 2011, 05:42:00 PM

:thumbsup:

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Post by: Stone Knife on August 31, 2011, 05:50:00 PM

Awesome Jamie   :archer2:

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Post by: DannyBows on August 31, 2011, 05:51:00 PM

Very good news indeed! Good Luck this season.    :thumbsup:

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Post by: huntmaster80 on August 31, 2011, 05:51:00 PM

great news. glad to hear that you are feeling better.  best wishes to you, have a great hunting season!!

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Post by: JV Rooster on August 31, 2011, 06:02:00 PM

:clapper:

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Post by: TimDougan on August 31, 2011, 06:09:00 PM

Go get em Ish! TD.

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Post by: KentuckyTJ on August 31, 2011, 06:11:00 PM

:clapper:

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Post by: bentpole on August 31, 2011, 06:26:00 PM

:thumbsup:    :archer:

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Post by: reddogge on August 31, 2011, 06:33:00 PM

It's a great feeling, isn't it?

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Post by: vermonster13 on August 31, 2011, 06:40:00 PM

Excellent buddy!

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Post by: Mudd on August 31, 2011, 06:55:00 PM

That's awesome news!

   :archer:

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Post by: stik&string on August 31, 2011, 06:59:00 PM

Great news, best of luck this season!

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Post by: ishiwannabe on August 31, 2011, 07:07:00 PM

Thanks everyone. I am relieved beyond words. I was literally told I wouldn't be able to shoot/hunt unless I got major surgery. Well hard work with physical therapy, and on my own, got it done without surgery.
Shooting is such a big part of me and my lifestyle. So today was a good day. It got even better when my boy insisted on getting his "real bow and arrows" and the lessons have officially begun. I am very proud to report his last two shots hit the target!
Again, thank you all. Being able to come here and live vicariously through you all helped me tremendously...

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Post by: kpete on August 31, 2011, 07:20:00 PM

congratulations and more good shooting!

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Post by: bolong on August 31, 2011, 07:24:00 PM

:thumbsup:    :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:

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Post by: Terry Green on August 31, 2011, 07:25:00 PM

:bigsmyl:

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Post by: Tajue17 on August 31, 2011, 07:31:00 PM

hey 12yds will be more of a thrill ride,,,, why? well your going to have to feel that heart race just a few minutes more this time..

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Post by: kat on August 31, 2011, 07:34:00 PM

:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

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Post by: Big Ed on August 31, 2011, 07:36:00 PM

Great news bud!!!

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Post by: Bob Stager on August 31, 2011, 08:24:00 PM

Welcome back!

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Post by: straitera on August 31, 2011, 08:52:00 PM

Great news!

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Post by: Outwest on August 31, 2011, 08:55:00 PM

THATS GOOD!!
 I'm happy for you.

John

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Post by: adkmountainken on August 31, 2011, 09:07:00 PM

way to go man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Post by: 59Alaskan on August 31, 2011, 09:12:00 PM

CONGRATS!!!  Great to hear!  You have to be excited.  Working through similar issues myself.  Just released from PT today.  Not pain free.  Not where I used to be.  But I can put an arrow at the mark from a 43# bow at 15 yards!

Still going to be working the exercises and if I don't come out of it completely beforehand I will likely quit shooting for a month or two once the season is over and just focus on strength and recovery.

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Post by: ishiwannabe on August 31, 2011, 09:17:00 PM

I am almost pain free...the numbness is all gone. But getting here was terrible...especially after finding out I was basically immune to the good pain meds at the emergency room. Lol.
I lost almost two inches of muscle(circumfrence) in my right arm.
I am so glad to be shooting again...and to be doing it painlessly is a blessing.
Thanks everyone. I knew you would understand. Lol.

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Post by: smokin feathers on August 31, 2011, 10:03:00 PM

congrats, glad your back shooting!!

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Post by: pdk25 on August 31, 2011, 11:13:00 PM

Awesome Jamie! I'm very happy for you. Have a great season. A 45# bow ought to do the trick on those big NY deer.

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Post by: Friend on September 01, 2011, 07:45:00 AM

Definately a moment for celebration and no better moment to share your own excitement.

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Post by: GabeGa on September 01, 2011, 11:17:00 AM

"yes we/YOU can!" LMAO

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Post by: Longbowlogan on September 01, 2011, 11:22:00 AM

Good for you!!

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Post by: Dry Creek on September 01, 2011, 11:29:00 AM

Congrats
    :clapper:

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Post by: ishiwannabe on September 01, 2011, 08:11:00 PM

Today, as soon as his eyes were open, my boy asked if we could shoot the "real" bows. I told him he had to eat breakfast and then we could.
I think shooting with my little dude makes shooting again so much sweeter.

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Post by: Shakes.602 on September 01, 2011, 08:18:00 PM

GOOD Therapy!!  :thumbsup:   Just Please be careful!!  :thumbsup:   Dont Undo what You have worked So Hard to Fix, Ok Partner?? Its Great that your Shooting!!  :clapper:    :clapper:

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Post by: Guru on September 02, 2011, 04:28:00 AM

That's awesome buddy!     :clapper:    :pray:

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Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on September 02, 2011, 05:19:00 AM

:thumbsup:

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Post by: ishiwannabe on September 05, 2011, 10:29:00 PM

Now if this rain would stop, I could scare some squirrels with my near misses.  :saywhat:

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Post by: GRINCH on September 05, 2011, 10:37:00 PM

Jamie happy for ya buddy,just don't over do it.Larry

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Post by: JL on September 05, 2011, 10:52:00 PM

Good to hear your back in the saddle again!   :archer: