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Author Topic: You All Are an Inspiration... So I Took the Plunge Today  (Read 979 times)

Offline Jerry Wald

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Re: You All Are an Inspiration... So I Took the Plunge Today
« Reply #20 on: December 18, 2009, 04:32:00 PM »
Well come to hardship, but the journey is EVERYTHING.

Jer Bear

Offline George D. Stout

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Re: You All Are an Inspiration... So I Took the Plunge Today
« Reply #21 on: December 18, 2009, 04:32:00 PM »
Your approach was well thought-out....you will have a blast, my friend.  Welcome.

Offline widow sax

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Re: You All Are an Inspiration... So I Took the Plunge Today
« Reply #22 on: December 18, 2009, 04:52:00 PM »
Amen brother its a woulderful life live it to its fullest. Widow

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Re: You All Are an Inspiration... So I Took the Plunge Today
« Reply #23 on: December 18, 2009, 05:04:00 PM »
Good for you.....I will say that there are compound shooters who have the same love of nature and the hunt as we do,BUT they are few and far bettween. I hope you enjoy the journey. I did'nt sell my compoud I just put it away,mostly be cause its not worth anything. Maybe I'll give it away!!!
In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities. In the expert's there are few...So the most difficult thing is always to keep your beginner's mind...This is also the real secret of the arts: always be a beginner.  Shunryu Suzuki

Offline yellow bow

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Re: You All Are an Inspiration... So I Took the Plunge Today
« Reply #24 on: December 18, 2009, 05:29:00 PM »
welcome to the   :wavey:

Offline Scott Bradford

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Re: You All Are an Inspiration... So I Took the Plunge Today
« Reply #25 on: December 18, 2009, 05:41:00 PM »
Welcome Erik, I myself have just made the decision to go trad.  I shot compounds for 14 years and I have the same feelings you do.
I was a national staff shooter for a reputable company, which I enjoyed very much.  But, when all was said and done, the trad way was the way for me to go.  It's not the journey, but the destination.  I have not regretted my decision and have recently had more fun shooting trad than I believe I ever did with a compound.  To me, there is less pressure to kill, and more enjoyment involved in just the hunt itself.

Best wishes to you,
Scott
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Re: You All Are an Inspiration... So I Took the Plunge Today
« Reply #26 on: December 18, 2009, 05:52:00 PM »
Well said to the point EriK. Welcome.
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Online Rob DiStefano

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Re: You All Are an Inspiration... So I Took the Plunge Today
« Reply #27 on: December 18, 2009, 05:54:00 PM »
well said, sir.

it's really not the destination, it's all about the journey, the adventure and the people.

and "if you kill it, you eat it".   :D
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Offline Whip

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Re: You All Are an Inspiration... So I Took the Plunge Today
« Reply #28 on: December 18, 2009, 05:55:00 PM »
You have discovered the path traveled by many before you Erik.  There is magic all along the way!
You will find yourself totally immersed in this thing.
Welcome!
Enjoy!
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Offline acadian archer

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Re: You All Are an Inspiration... So I Took the Plunge Today
« Reply #29 on: December 18, 2009, 05:56:00 PM »
welcpme
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"shoot what you like, like what you shoot"

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Re: You All Are an Inspiration... So I Took the Plunge Today
« Reply #30 on: December 18, 2009, 06:00:00 PM »
WELCOME ABOARD MY FRIEND!
"Everything's fine,just fine". Dad

Offline Hoof

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Re: You All Are an Inspiration... So I Took the Plunge Today
« Reply #31 on: December 18, 2009, 06:03:00 PM »
It's been a great year for me and I'm glad I took the plunge also...It is a whole new experience in the woods,and so much more enjoyable IMO... Great write up!

Offline tradtusker

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Re: You All Are an Inspiration... So I Took the Plunge Today
« Reply #32 on: December 18, 2009, 06:20:00 PM »
Your gonna fit Right in    :wavey:    :thumbsup:

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Re: You All Are an Inspiration... So I Took the Plunge Today
« Reply #33 on: December 18, 2009, 06:59:00 PM »
Amen!
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Offline mcgroundstalker

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Re: You All Are an Inspiration... So I Took the Plunge Today
« Reply #34 on: December 18, 2009, 07:22:00 PM »
Great Move Erik! Alot of us think, talk, walk Trad Bow Huntin' and Shooting All Year Long. That is a big part of why I Love It So Much. Welcome Aboard!

... mike ...  :archer:  ...
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Offline James Oertel

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Re: You All Are an Inspiration... So I Took the Plunge Today
« Reply #35 on: December 18, 2009, 07:27:00 PM »
Welcome     :clapper:
life is too short,enjoy it !!!

Offline rp65

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Re: You All Are an Inspiration... So I Took the Plunge Today
« Reply #36 on: December 18, 2009, 07:37:00 PM »
Welcome, and I think I like you already.

Offline Broken Arrow 1

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Re: You All Are an Inspiration... So I Took the Plunge Today
« Reply #37 on: December 18, 2009, 07:43:00 PM »
Yes Sir
Its not the size of the animal you hunt that matters. Its how you hunt the animal.

Offline stickbow04

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Re: You All Are an Inspiration... So I Took the Plunge Today
« Reply #38 on: December 18, 2009, 07:48:00 PM »
good deal Eric, I know were u r coming from, I've been on elk hunts with my buds, and they would rag me for seeing a elk at 50 yards away and not taking the shot with that stick,I would have fun hearing all that back at camp, but the next day I would be 30 yards closer,it just makes u a better hunter and keepinge the playing field level with gods gift to us, thats y they call it hunting not killing.WELCOME TO THE CAMP  :campfire:

Offline lilbobby

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Re: You All Are an Inspiration... So I Took the Plunge Today
« Reply #39 on: December 18, 2009, 07:58:00 PM »
Well said, there's nothing like it.
Conny

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