Guys,
I want you to know that we have a special person in out midst. His handle is Dragon Rider. Paul generously donated an Acadian Woods 3 pc Tree stick for the St. Jude's auction. I purchased the bow on the auction and had the pleasure of exchanging several emails with him while we were waiting for the financial transaction to flesh out. I realized I was dealing with a man of character but you never know fully. Paul is a traditional bowman, and without sharing any of his personal information, I can tell you he is dedicated to the sport and willing to do what is necessary to stay in the game.
He did not have a picture of the bow to post for the auction. So, I emailed him and asked him about the bow at the last second before 10 pm of the auction closing. He said it was is good shape. I took his word for it and launched the winning bid.
After the auction, Paul and I were briefly touched on the shipping of the bow while exchanging emails. He had advertised that he would pay for the shipping. We both traded notes on how some of the boxes and the pictures on here that were destroyed when they reached their destination. Paul said, I think I can get it there in good shape.
Well, let me tell you. Paul shipped the bow in a box he built out of plywood and 1x4's that was bullet proof. You could have driven a tank over it with no damage. In the box, was the original camo soft side case from the bowyer, Tim Mullins, and an extra bowstring. The case looked brand new. The bow is fantastic. I mean beautiful, bamboo limbs, clear glass, Tim's jointed laminates with what looks like bucote or cocobola riser, overlay tips you name it.
As seems to be the case, this man, Paul Kimbol, down played his actions and the condition of the bow. He truly is a man of character. This is the first chance he has of notification I have received the bow and I want it to be public what a fantastic guy we have in our midst.
Paul, thank you very much for your generosity and speedy shipping.
By the way, the bow shoots great. My sons are green with envy.
Again, thank you,
Billy
Topic: Dragon Rider - Trad Gang Integrity (Read 451 times)
