Addiction Can Be A Good Thing (W/Pictures)

[ber643]

Hi, I'm Bernie, and I have an Addiction....

I am proud and happy - no, delireous, to say that I do now have an Anneewakee Addiction Bow in my hot little hands. Oh, you didn't seriously think .... of course you didn't          . I am currently shooting one that is a little heavier than I normally would pick but it had everything else I wanted (54" in Black), and I hope maybe it will help "strong" me up just a tad. If not, we'll fall back and regroup. So far I love the way it looks and acts. I, of course, do not draw it to that 50# @ 28" that it is rated, and propably never will. However it only cut my draw by one inch on the first day it arrived (yesterday), so I have fond hopes "we" will settle in back at 26 - 27" draw together. We will continue to work on my consistancy together also - LOL. The first time out I had some great shots at 20yds and under, and all the rest were on the targets, some even quite close to where I wanted them. I also center punched a deer sillouette on my range backdrop, at 40 yards, once - after two preliminary "bracketing" shots that is -      :D     (Well, I'm not so awfully great, you know.) BUT - the Addiction is everything I (and many others) have come to think, say, and expect. There will be pictures of this bow, (when the sun comes back out better again      :rolleyes:    ) later. BUT I couldn't wait to brag about my new Addiction (aquisition) - Anneewakee, that is, brother!

Thanks for the fine service and assistance, sponsor John Dill (and my compliments to the bowyer, Lee Hoots). Can't hardly wait 'til this Pm,s Shooting session      

[Over&Under]

He builds a fine bow for sure!  Congrats to you on your new addiction!~  

[crotch horn]

Good for you. Every man should hold something in his hand that makes his heart race. The addiction just grows & grows though. Good luck having a long relationship with her and enjoy the way she shoots.

[owlbait]

Good man Bernie, to admit you have an Addiction. Thats the first step toward recovery.... of your next kill!  

[vermonster13]

Congrats Bernie. Looking forward to the pics.

[ber643]

Thanks guys, and a hearty LOL for owlbait, to boot. Should be able to get some pics this PM - looking pretty good out there now.

[Shakes.602]

Congrats Bernie!! A Fine Bow for a Fine Man!!      

[ber643]

Thank you Shakes, I appreciate that.

I got to take some pictures this afternoon, just befor my shooting session. There's a little (cropped) repetition but I did that to cut out some of the extraneous scenery for you - don't guess anyone will complain about more pics. The bow is not one of the "dressier" (beautiful) Anneewakee Addictions but bear in mind it is a "stealth" (my word) model for hunting. Black, 54 " long, 50# @ 28", stippled handle, protector on the bottom tip, Aprox 8" brace. Easy drawing, quiet, peppy, and behaves extremely well - (when I behave half-way decently - LOL) I'm impressed, just as I was with the ones of John Dill and Don Baten that I was fortunate enough to shoot befor that fired me up. Let's see, anything else I 'm missing ... oh, LOL I truly have no idea what the materials are. It just dawned on me that I didn't even think to ask John. I'm sure if he comes on he will be able to tell us. (I don't think I've ever done that before - I was really  ready for an Addiction  bow - LOL)

So far I am just calling it, "The Black" (original, huh?)

 

 

 

 

Oh yes, I even managed to sneak in a picture of my wife, Rose, without her knowing it - LOL (She's the one who makes all those beautiful hand crocheted afghans you'll see on the St. Jude Auction forums - and the one who keeps me out of trouble - most of the time - wink)

A couple more pics in the next post.

[ber643]

Here you go, other side:

 

 

And at full draw:

 

(well, my full draw, anyway.

[mcgroundstalker]

yes... Yes... YES!... Was it good for you too?  

... mike ...    ...

[ber643]

[Hootsbow]

Congrads. Bernie!!!! How did you talk John out of BLACKIE?? Hope you enjoy her!! She has a gaboon ebony riser with 3 lams. of action bamboo in the limbs. Hoot

[ber643]

Ah, thank you for the materials stats, Lee - that action boo is were all her extra zip comes from, eh?

(It was an easy decision for John, I threatened to tell the whole Trad Archery world where he was heading the last time my "cuz", the undercover cop,  picked him up sleep walking in Greenville.)        :D

[DannyBows]

Got yourself one beautiful bow there Bernie! That Full-Draw shot is a keeper too. Enjoy--Shoot Straight--Congrats!!      

[vermonster13]

Sweet looker Bernie.

[Arrowhead80]

Bernie i can't believe that you don't have on your hat in your full draw picture.I thought the only pictures of you without your hat was when you posed for playgirl  :eek:  LOL Just kidding buddy good looking bow there.I hope it works well for you.Lee makes some fine bows.

[Frenchymanny]

Beautiful classy bow                    

F-Manny

[Longbowwally]

That's a fine looking bow for a fine fella! We'll have to check it out if you make it to Sissipahaw in a couple of weeks...

[ber643]

Hope to be there Wally, with Don (batman), if all goes well.

Thanks for looking, and for the comments, everyone. Preston, When I get my wife to agree to take a pic for me I better get my butt out there befor she changes her mind (she's always afraid she'll mess up - and never does). So if I don't have my hat on when she says yes, I go nekid, baby - LOL

[broketooth]

good lookin bow bernie. im sure its a shooter ruddy