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Author Topic: John C McDonald - Bigriver bows  (Read 2572 times)

Offline Wudstix

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John C McDonald - Bigriver bows
« on: October 18, 2020, 08:59:28 AM »
If I have it right, today is John McDonald’s 91st Birthday.  Happy Birthday John from a fan of your work.  You made my first custom recurve “Wisconsin Whisper” 25 odd years ago, which I still shoot.  Also, a longbow that is now a big part of my life.  Wishing you all the best in these days.


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Re: John C McDonald - Bigriver bows
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2020, 09:47:45 AM »
I'm sure he doesn't read here but happy birthday John from another big fan.
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Re: John C McDonald - Bigriver bows
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2020, 10:17:40 AM »
I doubt John even owns a computer  :biglaugh:  but Happy Birthday  to him anyway.   I've owned five of his bows, 3 of them custom.  Quite a bowyer :clapper:
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Re: John C McDonald - Bigriver bows
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2020, 09:48:43 PM »
Pretty certain he doesn’t have a computer.  Finally got a mobile phone. But wanted to express my gratitude.
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60" Big River 67#@28"              
60" MOAB D/R LB 62#@27"
60" Big River D/R LB 65#@27"
62" Kota Badlands LB 72#@28"
62" Howatt TD 62#@28
58” Bear Grizzly 70#@28”
62" Big River D/R LB 60#@30"
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Re: John C McDonald - Bigriver bows
« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2020, 04:08:18 AM »
Happy Birthday  John. I have 5 of his bows, 3 custom made. I have not talked to him in two years, I wish him well.
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Re: John C McDonald - Bigriver bows
« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2020, 08:15:02 AM »
John is a great bowyer, I have had several of his bows over the years.
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Re: John C McDonald - Bigriver bows
« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2020, 12:11:50 PM »
A great bowyer! Happy birthday John!
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Re: John C McDonald - Bigriver bows
« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2020, 12:36:18 PM »
Ill try and call him and see how he is doing. I know his wife is not well and he is taking care of her best he can. Covid has him lying low too. I hope he has his hearing aids in, otherwise it an interesting few minutes :biglaugh:
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Re: John C McDonald - Bigriver bows
« Reply #8 on: October 19, 2020, 01:13:11 PM »
Didn't see John this summer. No doubt the Covid thing. He usually makes 1 of Ojibwas  trad shoots. Happy B'Day John.
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Re: John C McDonald - Bigriver bows
« Reply #9 on: October 19, 2020, 02:52:20 PM »
Brian,
Please pass along our best wishes and will we praying for John’s Wife, as well.
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« Last Edit: October 24, 2020, 05:08:17 PM by Wudstix »
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60" Big River 67#@28"              
60" MOAB D/R LB 62#@27"
60" Big River D/R LB 65#@27"
62" Kota Badlands LB 72#@28"
62" Howatt TD 62#@28
58” Bear Grizzly 70#@28”
62" Big River D/R LB 60#@30"
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Re: John C McDonald - Bigriver bows
« Reply #10 on: October 19, 2020, 05:44:36 PM »
John orders a couple pair of Bocote lams every three or four months .

I think it’s very cool he is still building !!
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Re: John C McDonald - Bigriver bows
« Reply #11 on: October 21, 2020, 09:00:10 AM »
Don’t think John is making bows or strings any longer.  Hold those BigRiver bows close.
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Psalms 121: 1-3 - King David

60" Big River 67#@28"              
60" MOAB D/R LB 62#@27"
60" Big River D/R LB 65#@27"
62" Kota Badlands LB 72#@28"
62" Howatt TD 62#@28
58” Bear Grizzly 70#@28”
62" Big River D/R LB 60#@30"
66" Moosejaw Razorback LB 60#@28"

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Re: John C McDonald - Bigriver bows
« Reply #12 on: October 22, 2020, 12:23:04 AM »
I have a couple of his bows. Last one he made a little over a year ago.
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Re: John C McDonald - Bigriver bows
« Reply #13 on: October 22, 2020, 10:21:16 AM »
Sent one back recently for a horn tip repair and Brian (Bigriver) hooked me up. 
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Psalms 121: 1-3 - King David

60" Big River 67#@28"              
60" MOAB D/R LB 62#@27"
60" Big River D/R LB 65#@27"
62" Kota Badlands LB 72#@28"
62" Howatt TD 62#@28
58” Bear Grizzly 70#@28”
62" Big River D/R LB 60#@30"
66" Moosejaw Razorback LB 60#@28"

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Re: John C McDonald - Bigriver bows
« Reply #14 on: October 23, 2020, 08:51:07 AM »
Please join me in lifting John and his wife up in prayer.  Give him the strength and patience as John cares for her.  His 50’s style recurve was my first custom bow and still sees some stick time after 20 some years.  As does his longbow (5 yrs).  May the Lord bless and keep you John.
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"If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space!!!" - Me

Psalms 121: 1-3 - King David

60" Big River 67#@28"              
60" MOAB D/R LB 62#@27"
60" Big River D/R LB 65#@27"
62" Kota Badlands LB 72#@28"
62" Howatt TD 62#@28
58” Bear Grizzly 70#@28”
62" Big River D/R LB 60#@30"
66" Moosejaw Razorback LB 60#@28"

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Re: John C McDonald - Bigriver bows
« Reply #15 on: November 02, 2020, 09:38:31 AM »
There is a thread on the other site which is well supported.  John has inspired many and his craft is highly respected.
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"If you're not living on the edge, you're taking up too much space!!!" - Me

Psalms 121: 1-3 - King David

60" Big River 67#@28"              
60" MOAB D/R LB 62#@27"
60" Big River D/R LB 65#@27"
62" Kota Badlands LB 72#@28"
62" Howatt TD 62#@28
58” Bear Grizzly 70#@28”
62" Big River D/R LB 60#@30"
66" Moosejaw Razorback LB 60#@28"

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Re: John C McDonald - Bigriver bows
« Reply #16 on: November 05, 2020, 05:29:29 PM »
Happy belated birthday to a fine man and a master bowyer.
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