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Author Topic: A Thousand Campfires  (Read 1716 times)

Offline Wudstix

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A Thousand Campfires
« on: May 28, 2022, 09:18:27 AM »
Got selected on the last pass along thread on the other site.  Read this classic in one comfortable evening and can't say enough about it.  Jay Massey was a truly incredible man.  I had dreamed about reading this book for several years and it didn't disappoint.  It's back in the mix.
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« Last Edit: May 28, 2022, 08:04:25 PM by Wudstix »
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Re: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #1 on: May 28, 2022, 11:03:43 AM »
I was fortunate to buy a copy for a hundred bucks a month or so ago. Something I have been after for a while. Great book.

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Re: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #2 on: May 28, 2022, 12:18:48 PM »
One of my favorites! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Re: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2022, 01:33:21 PM »
Agreed, I’ve owned a copy for a lot of years and it’s well worth a re read every year or two
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Re: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2022, 08:05:49 PM »
I would like to get a copy, but hope to get one reasonable.
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Re: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #5 on: May 29, 2022, 03:19:34 PM »
The book is excellent. I had a signed copy until I lent it to a friend. Both are gone.
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Re: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2022, 06:30:24 PM »
Been looking for a copy myself, like finding hens teeth.

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Re: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #7 on: May 30, 2022, 10:54:18 PM »
I may have to read it again before I ship it along.
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Re: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2022, 07:26:30 AM »
Excellent read.  If you can ever find one to buy, I would suggest snatching it up immediately.
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Re: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #9 on: June 02, 2022, 10:30:40 PM »
One more read, was just as savory as the first.
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« Last Edit: June 02, 2022, 11:55:44 PM by Wudstix »
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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”
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Re: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #10 on: June 04, 2022, 11:19:26 PM »
Massey is great! That is one of the best. Ron had some good stories of Jay.
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Re: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #11 on: June 06, 2022, 12:21:18 PM »
One of two copies being shared around will be headed to KS when I get an address to send it to.
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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: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #12 on: June 07, 2022, 07:12:32 AM »
This is a great read, as are the Wensels, Lamb and others.  One of my very most favorites is Bows on the Little Delta, bowhunting and adventure. 
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Re: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #13 on: June 07, 2022, 10:24:25 AM »
Massey, Wensel, Rothhaar, Mitten, Lamb, Kidwell, Thomas, Windauer, read them all and enrich your life.
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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: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #14 on: June 08, 2022, 02:19:50 PM »
Yes, great read, and others as stated... Bows on the little delta...Delta.... great adventure .
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Re: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #15 on: June 08, 2022, 04:14:07 PM »
I have 3 of Jay's books plus the magazines they put out and all are great reads.
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Re: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #16 on: June 30, 2022, 09:47:39 PM »
Just landed "A Thousand Campfires", "The Bowyers Craft" and "Bowhunting Alaska's Wild Rivers", YUM!!!
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« Last Edit: June 30, 2022, 09:57:24 PM by Wudstix »
"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: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #17 on: July 06, 2022, 07:42:30 AM »
Just read it last week, good read, had a way of taking you there. I personally like don Thomas books better.

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Re: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #18 on: July 07, 2022, 10:09:31 PM »
Finished up the set with "The Bowyers Craft".  Last couple chapters really lay it out.  Mr. Massey pulls no punches in his view of what archery should be and how it should remain.
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« Last Edit: July 07, 2022, 10:49:26 PM by Wudstix »
"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: A Thousand Campfires
« Reply #19 on: July 11, 2022, 06:55:10 PM »
Bows on the Little Delta is the best bowhunting "adventure" book I've ever read.
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