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Author Topic: I am a Sick, Sick, hopless bowaholic  (Read 889 times)

Offline Danny Rowan

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I am a Sick, Sick, hopless bowaholic
« on: October 08, 2010, 11:21:00 AM »
Lord knows I have all the bows I need, What with my Quest,Zipper,Widow,and Tall Tines on the rack. I have a Robertson Fatal Styk X being built right now and a new Quest being built as we speek. So why do I keep looking at bowyer's sites, I do not need any more bows,LOL.

Now I am a recurve shooter but have a love for longbows as well, especially 3 piece longbows, so I look at Abes site and what do I see?
 
This beauty of a Silver Fox in stock with two sets of limbs. So what do I do, yep I pull the string on it and send him a deposit. I am so SICK, LOL.
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Re: I am a Sick, Sick, hopless bowaholic
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2010, 11:24:00 AM »
Me too Danny , I love them all but I can only afford one or maybe two at the time . BTW VERY NICE BOW !


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Re: I am a Sick, Sick, hopless bowaholic
« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2010, 11:26:00 AM »
What a wonderful sickness, eh!  I have two bows and can't afford to buy any more for some time, yet even though I love my 2 bows, I can't help looking and dreaming.  I am afraid of what I might do if I had some extra money.  At least you are spending your money on something that is not bad for you.  There is something about traditional bows that seems to grab hold of a person.
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Re: I am a Sick, Sick, hopless bowaholic
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2010, 11:26:00 AM »
She's definetly a looker!!!
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Re: I am a Sick, Sick, hopless bowaholic
« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2010, 11:27:00 AM »
and did that made you feel better? maybe for a little while but I bet you are watching more bows right now.


Sorry I dont think there is a cure for your problem.

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Re: I am a Sick, Sick, hopless bowaholic
« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2010, 11:35:00 AM »
Send me all the longbows and that will get you started in your recovery.I am not leaving out the possibilities of a rehab facility. But lets get you taking baby steps first. Your only hurting us less fortunate hunters around you. I will pm you my addy,this is the best thing for you right now.You may look cool to your friends buying those bows but its only you that hurts from it.So give them to me and lets get you fixed.   :thumbsup:  

These interventions are tough.
I cant see pics at work,so this is a blind congrats on a nice bow.
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Offline Ragnarok Forge

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Re: I am a Sick, Sick, hopless bowaholic
« Reply #6 on: October 08, 2010, 11:37:00 AM »
Embrace the madness and get second job to pay for them.
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Re: I am a Sick, Sick, hopless bowaholic
« Reply #7 on: October 08, 2010, 11:43:00 AM »
Oh I do not need another job Lowell, I do very well at the job I have now. Uncle Sam pays me well and I have no other vices. Just making fun of myself, I keep saying I am done and that never lasts,LOL.
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Re: I am a Sick, Sick, hopless bowaholic
« Reply #8 on: October 08, 2010, 11:57:00 AM »
I feel your pain Brother, Just got a new RER in last month, I have on order a Tall Tines, Border and a Blacktail, in which I have 2 already.  My buddy calls me a Bo - Ho, I kinda like the way it sounds.  You only get one shot at this, may as well make the best of it.  R.W.
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Re: I am a Sick, Sick, hopless bowaholic
« Reply #9 on: October 08, 2010, 12:16:00 PM »
Well I ain't gonna lie, it would be real hard to pass up a bow like that.

 Archery keeps me going to work everyday LOL.

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Re: I am a Sick, Sick, hopless bowaholic
« Reply #10 on: October 08, 2010, 12:20:00 PM »
Gorgeous bow and I'm in the same boat as you. I have owned over 12 different longbows by as many bowyers in the last 12 months (thats when I got into trad).

Worst part on the wallet is I have graduated from used to new. And  I now have my first Recurve on Order!  :nono:
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Re: I am a Sick, Sick, hopless bowaholic
« Reply #11 on: October 08, 2010, 12:22:00 PM »
I've followed your threads for a long time Danny. You need a lot of help and/or a very well paying job....perhaps both!
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Re: I am a Sick, Sick, hopless bowaholic
« Reply #12 on: October 08, 2010, 12:28:00 PM »
Just sold 2, have a third for sale. taht will get me down to a sensible 23 bows...lol! Got my eye on a ACS to fill the void the others left....what can I say   :dunno:
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Re: I am a Sick, Sick, hopless bowaholic
« Reply #13 on: October 08, 2010, 12:32:00 PM »
Funny how as soon as the new wears off , we're thinking of the next one . LOL  I hate to say , but  I've been guilty of thinking of the next one before the newest arrives. Nice looking bow. gillchaser
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Re: I am a Sick, Sick, hopless bowaholic
« Reply #14 on: October 08, 2010, 12:40:00 PM »
Beautiful bow!....just curious, whats the one longbow you would never part with?
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Re: I am a Sick, Sick, hopless bowaholic
« Reply #15 on: October 08, 2010, 12:48:00 PM »
This will be the only longbow on my rack Gene. The one recurve I will never part with is my Brackenbury Quest. I have owned some great longbows but the only ones I can shoot consistantly are the three piece like the Silver Fox or Schafer. I have owned almost all of the Jack Harrison models and they are top notch for a two piece or one piece but I am just not consistent with them, so they were sold or traded.
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Re: I am a Sick, Sick, hopless bowaholic
« Reply #16 on: October 08, 2010, 12:48:00 PM »
You just figured that out Danny?  We've all known that for a long time now. I guess it's good for the soul to admit your problem, huh? LOL
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Re: I am a Sick, Sick, hopless bowaholic
« Reply #17 on: October 08, 2010, 01:07:00 PM »
Danny --if that bow had been lefthanded you probably wouldn't have had a chance at it---and I would be in the doghouse again.
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Re: I am a Sick, Sick, hopless bowaholic
« Reply #18 on: October 08, 2010, 01:47:00 PM »
Put your credit cards in a glass, fill with water and put in the freezer. If that fails to work, just have fun and enjoy your good fortune.
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Re: I am a Sick, Sick, hopless bowaholic
« Reply #19 on: October 08, 2010, 02:00:00 PM »
Danny, I thought you said you "were done trading bows for good"...

... about 35 bows ago!!     :saywhat:  


I always appreciate reading of your impressions and trading exploits.  Enjoy, my friend, enjoy!
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