Discovered it was down last night... had several posts from the Longbowmen re the horror of it all... what to do... pacing... etc. i sent them this advice from Doc Wightman (one of my stage names when I was performing.. :^)
Yes, Trad Gang is down... probably for maintenance. try again in the morning. Meantime, if suffering withdrawal symptoms, Doc Wightman prescribes:
Sit down and clear your mind until you breathing is regular. Then, allow a picture or idea of a bow you'd like to have to come into your mind... one you have never had or shot, but want enough that you've looked into it. Now, using your mind as a computer... virtually buy that bow. Select all the specs and features you would like to have. Write the check (mentally). Allow a little time for anticipation... more or less depending on what you know of the bowyer's delivery time. Imagine getting the package..... opening it. Stringing it up... setting a nock point.... the first shooting session... your pride in putting it on your rack...
OK... enjoy your virtual bow tonight. Trad Gang will probably be back tomorrow.
Dick in Seattle