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Offline seboomook

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Newbie introduction
« on: December 29, 2008, 11:30:00 AM »
Hello All
I am new to traditional hunting this year, learning instinctive shooting again as I did as a youngster. Not as proficient as I'd like yet but I love practicing!
Glad I found this site, I appreciate the respect theme here, and from reviewing the posts it's apparent everyone here takes it seriously.
Reason I'm posting here is I've got the collecting bug!
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Love the wood and craftmanship in these older bows, especially the Bears, which I remember from my youth. I have picked up a few at auction, and they each seem to have a different personality.
I am reading all I can find on history and shooting these, and will catch up on older posts here so I dont ask too many dumb questions, you guys know your stuff!
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Offline d. ward

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Re: Newbie introduction
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2008, 11:33:00 AM »
Good morning and welcome glad you found us.This is  a great group of folks...bowdoc
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Offline Migra Bill

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Re: Newbie introduction
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2008, 12:18:00 PM »
Welcome aboard Brad. I was new here a year ago so I'm allways happy to see people newer than me!
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Offline PAPALAPIN

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Re: Newbie introduction
« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2008, 01:10:00 PM »
Welcome aboard, but be carful.

Use Bill as an example of what can happen.  He chimed in here a year ago and is now a full fledged addict with no hope of recouperation.

WARNING!!  AThe Surgeon General has determined that Traditional collecting is addictive and harmful to your financial health.

You might want to get out now while you still can.

If not...Welcome aboard.
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"Don't worry about tomorrow.  If the sun doesn't come up in the morning, we will play in the dark" - ME

The most important part of your hunting setup is the broadhead.  The rest is just the delivery system.

Offline johnnyrazorhead

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Re: Newbie introduction
« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2008, 01:11:00 PM »
Welcome.What a great way to start off the new year.some of the best folks in the world can be found right here.Glad to have you aboard.
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Offline portugeejn

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Re: Newbie introduction
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2008, 01:46:00 PM »
Welcome!  This is a great place, respectful and helpful.  And heed the warnings-I started off a little over a year ago with 1 Bear bow, just because my wife grew up about 15 miles from the factory in Grayling.  Now they have somehow multiplied to 8!  Be Careful!!!:-)

RonP
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Offline Migra Bill

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Re: Newbie introduction
« Reply #6 on: December 29, 2008, 01:58:00 PM »
Jan 1 2008-
Had zero recurves

Jan 1 2009-
Have 23 recurves
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Offline PAPALAPIN

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Re: Newbie introduction
« Reply #7 on: December 29, 2008, 01:59:00 PM »
portugeejn

You are well on your way.  When ya get ten times more you will be up with my level of affliction.
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JACK MILLET-TBG,TGMM Family of the Bow


"Don't worry about tomorrow.  If the sun doesn't come up in the morning, we will play in the dark" - ME

The most important part of your hunting setup is the broadhead.  The rest is just the delivery system.

Offline TRAP

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Re: Newbie introduction
« Reply #8 on: December 29, 2008, 04:32:00 PM »
Welcome Brad, nice to have you at the   :campfire:  

Trap
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Offline seboomook

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Re: Newbie introduction
« Reply #9 on: December 29, 2008, 05:36:00 PM »
Thanks all for the welcomes!
Yes I can see where this can be addicting, I've been into vintage motorcycles and military rifles for quite awhile. Shooting my trad bows in the back yard after work is great stress relief, Ive had my compound for years, but now found a whole new challenge and enjoyment.
I'm really liking BD's restoration thread. I  thought cracks were death to a bow, but now I've seen his and Rich's work, amazing.
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Offline Bjorn

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Re: Newbie introduction
« Reply #10 on: December 30, 2008, 12:56:00 AM »
Biil you should be ashamed! Why that's only 2 bows per month!! Didja' get a Christmas card from the local Post Master?
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