Now see, the thing about trad, is the people; to me.
Some guys can quote you fps,gpi,#s of pull from bows made 100 years ago, that's cool. BUT, for me it's the people I meet, that matter.
I would rather spend an afternoon with a guy that had never shot a living thing, and enjoyed every minute of it; than a guy who knew and had done everything.
On rare occasions, you get to spend time with the person who ties it all together and is willing to share! Sounds like you've got one of those.
Legends are rare. They usually see themselves as 'normal folks' and are anything but...
Thanks for sharing.