You All Are an Inspiration... So I Took the Plunge Today

[mrpenguin]

Doc Nock,

You got it... it is more about the heart.  I just find a primitive strain, a peace with wood in my hand instead of metal.  I like shooting compound and would maybe do competitions with it, but not till my son is a bit older and we can share that together... but next season, I'll be hunting bow season traditional.

[Quill Flinger]

Welcome home!

I dropped my training wheels in the late 70's, or early 80's,...oh oh,..memory's going?

It's been an amazing journey! I've learned amazing things, about the true nature of bows, arrows, animals, nature, hunting, fishing, myself, & so on.

Yet each time I pick up quill & bow, it is like a fresh brand new experience, with so much more yet to learn. It sometimes feels like coming home to a brand new place of great adventures yet to come.

How would you explain the "excitment" of going to find the feeling of "peace" in the woods or afield? Hard to explain, but easily felt. Like spectacularly humble. I sometimes feel selfish of how great I feel with bow in hand.

Mayhaps it is just the love of the hunt.

How wonderful for you to begin such a journey. Your family here is truly excited for you!

All the best! - Quill

[customcrester]

Welcome to the journey and you will meet the best people here.Be ready to have fun!

[kbetts]

I'm still tryin' to sell my compound.  If I don't get rid of it soon, it'll be out of date!  I know my Widows aren't goin anywhere.