Thank you note makes me smile

[Shaun]

I recently gave a nice python backed osage self bow to a friend as a present and guide tip. He is the game manager / guide of a large farm holding and a serious wheel bow hunter. Also, he is a swell fellow. I honestly thought this bow would end up hung on his den wall as decoration.

Hi Shaun,
I finally got out and shot the beautiful Python Bow aka Constrictor.  My first two shots, right handed, felt uncomfortable
and left a nice welt on my left forearm.  I switched to lefty and the fun started immediately.  I couldn't believe how fun it was and
I noticed improvement with almost every shot.  After 50 arrows I was consistently hitting the target most of the time. I also had a
beauty of a welt on my right forearm, though putting on a light jacket took care of that  problem quite well.  I will be getting an arm guard soon.
When I just concentrated on a spot from a distance of 10 to 15 yards, drew back and released, I was hitting the spot almost half of the time.  Most importantly
I was having a blast and now I can't wait to get some more time to play.  I think it's addictive!
Thank you so much for the opportunity and the new challenge of trying traditional archery.

I vow to take a deer as soon as I feel I can ethically make the shot. I think this is going to be a great adventure for me, thanks to you.

[hunt it]

Wat to go Shaun. Hope that fellow realizes what a prize he has in one of your selfbows. Give him a few months and he'll be converted.

When in Texas last week, one of my compound buddies had the opportunity to try a few longbows. Then Mark Horne showed up in camp and the deal was sealed. My buddy called me yesterday and has been flingin arras for couple hours a day and lovin it. He is headed out to Manitoba this week for two weeks of bear huntin and he says he's leavin his wheely bow at home!

[Littlefeather]

Very very cool Shaun!

Dave, Glad to know Shelton has been infected. Even better to know he's found the courage to go it without the wheels    . Now that is cool! Call me! I'm at home this morning. CK

[4runr]

That's very cool Shaun.

[vermonster13]

[Wannabe1]

Great stuff! Love too hear that kind of thing.      

[Chris Surtees]

   

[BobCo 1965]

Very cool!!!

[straitera]

Class act Shaun.

[b.glass]

Boy, that really gives ya a warm and fuzzy...doesn't it? Big smile here too! Good job Shaun!

[wtpops]

Boy talk about a guide tip that keeps on giving.
Good on ya.

[Terry Green]

 ...thanks for sharing Shaun.

[Ssamac]

       

[Eric Krewson]

I treasure a thank you note as well. Years ago a young man called me to see if I would sell him a string for his bow. I could tell he was pretty young and asked his age, either 10 or 12, I don't remember exactly. I told him I was running a special on bow strings for youngsters and he was just the right age to get one for free.

I mailed him a string, never expecting to hear from him again. A few days later I got this wonderful thank you note in the mail.

 

I keep it above my work bench and it warms my heart every time I notice it because it reminds that in spite of all the bad things you hear about kids now days there are still some out there who were raised right.

[2treks]

Gosh Shaun, WAY COOL! If anybody has an extra arm guard Send it off to Shaun to give the feller. I will swap you something for it. What do you need?
Chuck

[Shaun]

Thanks all. I love to see that light go on when someone catches trad fever.

Good idea Eric. I think I'll post this one over the bench too.

I sent my friend the link to Mike's Archery Leathers (MAL). No finer arm guard around and there is a sale going on arm guards... support our sponsors.

[tippit]

Shaun, That's what it's all about    Nice job...Doc

[PaPaFrank]

Shaun,
     What a really cool thing to do! That IS what's really about...  

[LITTLEBIGMAN]

As I said  once before Bwana was really humbled not only by the gift of the  bow but especially your thoughtfullness. I  willkeep asking him how its going ,as I talk to him quite frequently.

Thanks again for sharing that camp with me and for your generousity to a mutual friend.

Good memories all around

[Big Ed]