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Offline bartcanoe

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Shooting again
« on: September 15, 2011, 03:23:00 PM »
After a long, hard summer of chemotherapy and an extended hospital stay, I finally can pull and shoot a bow again.  Granted it was only 10-15 arrows, and not with my 62# River Runner, but it was shooting and I enjoyed it immensely.

Felt good especially after enjoying my other passion (canoeing) for a half hour or so on a small pond this morning.

It wasn't hunting some remote wilderness or paddling some wild river, but both things felt great and gave me an appreciation for the simple things in life and enjoying what you have no matter how small.
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Offline BigCountryOK

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Re: Shooting again
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2011, 03:36:00 PM »
Glad to hear it. Sounds like you're off to a great recovery.
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Offline carpenter

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Re: Shooting again
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2011, 04:52:00 PM »
That is great Bart! Glad to hear it.
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Offline ishiwannabe

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Re: Shooting again
« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2011, 05:04:00 PM »
Great news! I spent 3 and a half months not shooting due to an injury. Shooting again is good for the soul.
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Offline GWV

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Re: Shooting again
« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2011, 07:03:00 PM »
God Bless ya bro!  I hope you continue to grow stronger and you are definitely right about the small things.
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Offline Sirius Black

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Re: Shooting again
« Reply #5 on: September 15, 2011, 07:13:00 PM »
Awesome!   :thumbsup:
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Offline Killdeer

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Re: Shooting again
« Reply #6 on: September 15, 2011, 09:26:00 PM »
Round Two of a happpy life!
I am glad of your recovery and your ability to enjoy, rather than work at, your life.

Many years of trouble-free adventures!
Killdeer   :pray:
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Offline fmscan

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Re: Shooting again
« Reply #7 on: September 15, 2011, 09:32:00 PM »
Welcome back! I think sometimes when you can't do something, you appreciate it more when you can.
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Re: Shooting again
« Reply #8 on: September 15, 2011, 09:39:00 PM »
Could this possibly be a miracle or just an occurrence that we may possibly have become accustomed to hearing?

A miracle no doubt, for miracles do abound in this world and even with glasses I still fail to focus in on them.

Your prayers have been answered as we celebrate with you.
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Offline Bud B.

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Re: Shooting again
« Reply #9 on: September 16, 2011, 06:20:00 AM »
I'm going to try to hit Birkhead for you Dave. Sounds like I need to jump on it so I can get you some more feedback.

Glad to hear you're on the upswing.
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Offline Frenchymanny

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Re: Shooting again
« Reply #10 on: September 16, 2011, 02:05:00 PM »
Great to hear!
I am very happy for you, I wish you good shooting, good canoeing to you and a great hunting season
   :wavey:    :campfire:    
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Offline kibok&ko

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Re: Shooting again
« Reply #11 on: September 16, 2011, 02:09:00 PM »
:campfire:    :pray:
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Offline maineac

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Re: Shooting again
« Reply #12 on: September 16, 2011, 02:19:00 PM »
Glad to hear you had recovered enough strength to enjoy your two favorite things again, even if somewhat abbreviated.  It helps to remind me to constantly be thankful for my health.  I wish you increased health and strength.
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Offline LA Trapper

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Re: Shooting again
« Reply #13 on: September 16, 2011, 11:40:00 PM »
Great David, hang in there. Cooler weather, getting stronger, better attitude.

Good luck,

Billy
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Offline GRINCH

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Re: Shooting again
« Reply #14 on: September 17, 2011, 01:27:00 AM »
:clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:
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