Thanks for all the kind words every one. She IS pretty, I can't deny that. she's not perfect though, and no I am not beating up on myself one bit, but i know i made some mistakes and i had plenty of live and learn moments. my favorite thing about this bow is what it taught me. i don't think anyone could hope to get more out of their second selfbow than i got out of this one, so, in the words of my favorite tv personality... I'm happy happy happy! hope number three comes out better and teaches me more.