Author Topic: stewart longbows robbed (Read 1497 times)

Oliverstacy · « **Reply #20 on:** July 30, 2009, 12:07:00 AM »

I heard about this when I was on the swamp course...truly was a sad thing to hear! I came over from the compound crowd in 07 and was completely blown away at the trust the bowyers have in people…it was refreshing to say the least. I would insist on leaving my bow with them when I went to shoot a vendor’s bow…I guess that was my way of telling them I was coming back.

Whoever did this is not a good person…tough economy or not…it’s not an excuse!

I hope they somehow can find out who did it and prosecute them!

Josh

Paul WA · « **Reply #21 on:** July 30, 2009, 12:32:00 AM »

Protozoa????????? is that like a Flagellate??...PR

FubarFred · « **Reply #22 on:** July 30, 2009, 01:03:00 AM »

I, at times, wonder if the lowlife that steals at events like this are doing it for the things they take or for the buzz they must get from doing it. The overseas countrys are backwards compared to us, but cutting off a hand for stealing sounds right to me.
Fred.....

GMMAT · « **Reply #23 on:** July 30, 2009, 03:56:00 AM »

Why would someone not associated with the shoot stop at 2 bows and a couple-3 quivers?

Sounds like "us". Sad. VERY sad.

wingnut · « **Reply #24 on:** July 30, 2009, 08:32:00 AM »

It is always surprising too hear when this happens. It wasn't during the day but at night when the shoot is supposed to be providing security. I think the vendors need to put their collective foot down at ETAR and get outside security like the other shoots, maybe offduty police officers.

Mike

2fletch · « **Reply #25 on:** July 30, 2009, 09:14:00 AM »

It's not just the articles lost, it's the loss of trust in our fellow archers that bothers most of us.

I once had a primitive tool (made from a meteorite) taken from my table at a heritage day festival. I was working with a group of kids, many of them shooting a bow for the first time. While I was away from the table, the tool disappeared. It was precious to me and to think of losing it at a voluntary event where nothing is sold seemed ironic. To realize that it was not a kid, but an adult who knew what he was taking, did not give any comfort.

Anyone know when the bows were taken? Was it at night, or during the day? Was anything else taken? What was the security? It was my understanding that there was someone present, but was one person watching all of the tents?

Leon, I'm sorry about your misfortune. Although I didn't get to shoot your bows, I did hear some good things about them.

tukudu · « **Reply #26 on:** July 30, 2009, 04:31:00 PM »

Folks,
Here is some information I received from Leon: Both bows were his one piece slammer, with the 18 inch riser, 58 and 60 inches, curley maple lams with bamboo core, one was had a bubinga riser and the other a Gonclave Alves riser, serial numbers are LS 50 & 54. Keep an eye out for these on **** etc. tom massaro

newtradgreenwood · « **Reply #27 on:** July 30, 2009, 04:57:00 PM »

Hope you are as lucky as I was. Left my bow at a range couple months ago & when I returned it was gone. Thought it was stolen, but a honest man (Trad guy too) had it & was trying to find me. Took him a couple days, but he was looking for me from the word go.

NorthernCaliforniaHunter · « **Reply #28 on:** July 30, 2009, 05:08:00 PM »

"Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots (Luke 23.34)."

If you are reading this, thief, I'll hold my tongue. You know your heart. Which of the two thieves will you be like when your judgment comes?

bentpole · « **Reply #29 on:** July 30, 2009, 05:20:00 PM »

BASS TURDS!!! "[dntthnk]"

Keuka · « **Reply #30 on:** July 30, 2009, 10:46:00 PM »

Your right on the money 2fletch. What a shame! Been going there for years, what a great group of people and family fun. I hope it doesn't change things but I'm sure some trust will be lost.
It's one of the few events in todays world, where I thought you could leave a bow at your camp and know it would be there when you returned. Times change and people change but I hope events like this never do.
I wonder if they could think up a shooting event next year where the proceeds go to Leon for his bows?

JRY309 · « **Reply #31 on:** July 31, 2009, 08:00:00 AM »

That is said when this happens,the trust has gone.I hate to see this happen to a great bowyer or anyone.

doeboy · « **Reply #32 on:** July 31, 2009, 08:07:00 AM »

He should file a police report so if they do find out where they are he can get them returned, you have to play by the rules even though they dont,what a shame.

jct · « **Reply #33 on:** August 02, 2009, 08:29:00 PM »

Denton Hill has become a crowded and "city slicker" filled orgy the past few years and this only solidifies my opinion and assumption of it's downward course. It has become a money making endevour and nothing else. I have attended for many years but the admission price and attitude are no longer barable. I will never return. Sorry for the bad "tude" but it is what it is.

Arkansaslongbow · « **Reply #34 on:** August 02, 2009, 10:22:00 PM »

pdk25 · « **Reply #35 on:** August 02, 2009, 11:14:00 PM »

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Originally posted by jct:
Denton Hill has become a crowded and "city slicker" filled orgy the past few years and this only solidifies my opinion and assumption of it's downward course. It has become a money making endevour and nothing else. I have attended for many years but the admission price and attitude are no longer barable. I will never return. Sorry for the bad "tude" but it is what it is.

It was my first year there, so I don't know how it used to be. I really didn't feel that it was filled with "city slickers", but perhaps your experiences were different. I paid $36, I think, four 3 days of shooting. I thought that wasn't too bad.

Tom Phillips · « **Reply #36 on:** August 03, 2009, 07:30:00 AM »

Leon, Hopefully the culprit will be found or better yet maybe hit by a Mack truck while trying to pawn his goods.If he is caught forget the rope better to use the best tool we have our hands !!!!

Autumnarcher · « **Reply #37 on:** August 04, 2009, 11:42:00 PM »

The very idea that some lowlife would violate the trust of the trad community disgusts me to the core. The one thing I was surely impressed with when I started attending trad shoots several years ago was the trusting nature of everyone. Camps with several custom bows or collectible bows hanging on the bow hooks. Bowyers with dozens of hand crafted bows,vendors with all sorts of wares available for everyone in attendance to handle and test.

Most of the vendors camped among the attendees, and the strongest lock was a cotton tie string or zipper on a tent.

This is a sign of the times, where sometimes selfish greed overruns common decency. They culprit will eventually be caught. Thieves are stupid.

Autumnarcher · « **Reply #38 on:** August 04, 2009, 11:43:00 PM »

The very idea that some lowlife would violate the trust of the trad community disgusts me to the core. The one thing I was surely impressed with when I started attending trad shoots several years ago was the trusting nature of everyone. Camps with several custom bows or collectible bows hanging on the bow hooks. Bowyers with dozens of hand crafted bows,vendors with all sorts of wares available for everyone in attendance to handle and test.

Most of the vendors camped among the attendees, and the strongest lock was a cotton tie string or zipper on a tent.

This is a sign of the times, where sometimes selfish greed overruns common decency. They culprit will eventually be caught. Thieves are stupid.

Big Ed · « **Reply #39 on:** August 05, 2009, 07:18:00 AM »

Both the bows were 58" Slammer One piece bows. All Leons bows have the serial numbers under clear coat.I was over talking with Leon yesterday. Lets find these crooks. Ed


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