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Author Topic: My Dad’s Father’s Day, a return to archery  (Read 994 times)

Offline Drewster

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Re: My Dad’s Father’s Day, a return to archery
« Reply #20 on: June 17, 2012, 09:28:00 AM »
The glint of joy your Dad had shooting was terrific to watch.  What a wonderful thing for you to do for him.  Hope you and your Dad can have a bunch of fun shooting together.  Thanks for posting.
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Offline South MS Bowhunter

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Re: My Dad’s Father’s Day, a return to archery
« Reply #21 on: June 17, 2012, 10:31:00 AM »
Here's a couple more pic’s of him shooting.

 

 

Yes he did let a smile slide through every now and then    :biglaugh:
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Offline JAG

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Re: My Dad’s Father’s Day, a return to archery
« Reply #22 on: June 17, 2012, 10:46:00 AM »
Thanks for the wonderful post!
Happy Father's Day to ya'll!
  :bigsmyl:    :clapper:    :archer2:
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Offline glass76

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Re: My Dad’s Father’s Day, a return to archery
« Reply #23 on: June 17, 2012, 12:14:00 PM »
You did good!! Thanks for sharing this with us.   :clapper:    :clapper:
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Offline chuprinko

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Re: My Dad’s Father’s Day, a return to archery
« Reply #24 on: June 17, 2012, 12:41:00 PM »
Great post, the smile after his 3rd or 4th shot says it all!
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Offline Inder

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Re: My Dad’s Father’s Day, a return to archery
« Reply #25 on: June 17, 2012, 12:51:00 PM »
Good gesture,

Happy fathers day!!
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Offline South MS Bowhunter

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Re: My Dad’s Father’s Day, a return to archery
« Reply #26 on: June 17, 2012, 04:17:00 PM »
One more video, and a question; He’s having a little bit of a problem gripping the bow due to his finger deformity.  If you notice his bow hand thumb how it turns away from the bow this is allowing the bow to slide around to his right and causing him to worry if the bow will slip from his grip.  Anybody have a suggestion to prevent this?

 
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Offline straitera

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Re: My Dad’s Father’s Day, a return to archery
« Reply #27 on: June 17, 2012, 05:37:00 PM »
Made my day John! Everything about this post is right. Dad looks happy as can be too! Happy Father's Day.
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Offline Sam McMichael

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Re: My Dad’s Father’s Day, a return to archery
« Reply #28 on: June 17, 2012, 07:53:00 PM »
Outstanding!
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Offline Gen273

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Re: My Dad’s Father’s Day, a return to archery
« Reply #29 on: June 18, 2012, 11:02:00 AM »
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Offline Dave Thaxton

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Re: My Dad’s Father’s Day, a return to archery
« Reply #30 on: June 18, 2012, 11:19:00 AM »
:clapper:    :clapper:
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Offline SELFBOW19953

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Re: My Dad’s Father’s Day, a return to archery
« Reply #31 on: June 18, 2012, 02:46:00 PM »
I've never used or seen one used, but don't they make a bow strap?  It attaches to the bow and goes around your wrist, I think.  You have a very loose grip in the bow and when you draw, you open your hand, and the strap keeps the bow from falling when you release.

Great video by the way.  Your Dad looks like a happy camper!
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Offline Zenzele

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Re: My Dad’s Father’s Day, a return to archery
« Reply #32 on: June 18, 2012, 03:13:00 PM »
Great story John! You both look and sound happy!! Very special day for sure!
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Offline Flying Dogg

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Re: My Dad’s Father’s Day, a return to archery
« Reply #33 on: June 18, 2012, 03:21:00 PM »
John,
I'm glad your dad is able to shoot the bow. He seems to have no trouble drawing it. Thanks for sharing this and happy shooting to both of you.
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Offline South MS Bowhunter

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Re: My Dad’s Father’s Day, a return to archery
« Reply #34 on: June 18, 2012, 03:53:00 PM »
Paul,

Thanks again for selling the bow and making this happen!

I was surprised at how he made it look so easy after 40 + years of no shooting  :saywhat:  He kept complaining that I had the bag target too close (18-20 yards). I'm afraid he's not going to be to happy with my shooting once he come over to shoot with me and he see me miss at that same range, I better get my TP fixed fast!
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Offline Gil Verwey

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Re: My Dad’s Father’s Day, a return to archery
« Reply #35 on: June 18, 2012, 04:03:00 PM »
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful story. I am sorry I didn't get a chance to read it yesterday.

I am also sorry I don't have your father's form!!!!

Man he hasn't lost anything after all that time and that 28# bow looks like he can hold it all day.

Soon I would imagine he will be able to shoot hunting weight bows and if your are lucky enough you can take him out again hunting. Looks like you ignited the fire again.

Great story. I wish my father was around so I could do the same for him.

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