I met Dean at Cloverdale too, after corresponding with him for a while. He's my favorite author in the archery field, and he was slated to have an article in the last issue of Longbows & Recurves magazine, which was to be my first issue as editor, but it never went to press because the magazine closed its doors. He is a fine gentleman, and I'm very pleased to own one of his bows. Last year he most graciously added my Superceder shafts to his web site to help me move them. His blog is always fascinating, covering much more than archery. He's a keeper of the traditional ways, and men like him are truly rare. Proud to call him friend.