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Author Topic: My son's Christmas (with pics)  (Read 1193 times)

Offline gobblegrunter

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My son's Christmas (with pics)
« on: December 18, 2010, 07:04:00 PM »
I'm looking forward to this Christmas more than any other that I can remember. The reason is, I'll be giving my 5yr old son his first REAL longbow (wonderfully made by Mike @ Maddog), skinned with Texas Bullsnake limbsations (awesome product from Onestringer), a leather back quiver (beautifully made by Mike @ Mike's Archery Leather) and a dozen arrows with field tips. Until now, he's shot a toy suction-cup bow alongside of me, so I'm very excited to present him with the REAL THING! I know he'll love the bow because all he talks about is getting a "real one" like daddy as well as constant requests for a back quiver like "Robin Hood".          :)        

Here they are...

         

In addition, I took an hour or so this afternoon and set up an indoor range in our unfinished basement for him. The onset of winter has already been harsh here in the northeast, and I figure this'll give him a chance to have some fun with his new gifts before spring rolls around...

         

My wife told me with a wink that I'm "such a hillbilly"...and maybe so! We all know that deep inside every woman longs for a hillbilly man anyway, right?!          :D           Either way, I figure that the old rug might help save some arrows, and maybe more importantly, a previously exposed pvc sewer pipe! I have 3 painted lines that arent pictured. One at 10ft, one at 20ft, and the last at 30ft (10yds). Thats all that my basement allows for as far as distance, but I think it'll be ample space for him...for now anyway.

In addition, Mr. LaClair was kind enough to send a photo along with a personal letter addressed to him! (My son just loves watching Ron's videos online). I've been holding on to this for a few months (Gavin's already seen it, but doesnt quite know its actually for him yet)in order to give it along with his new equipment. Thanks again Ron, this really means a lot!

     

Hopefully all of this will contribute to "hooking him hard" on traditional archery.        :)      

I was so excited about all of this that I just had to share it with my TradGang brothers and sisters! Merry Christmas everyone! May God bless you all deeply this Christmas and in the coming new year!
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Re: My son's Christmas (with pics)
« Reply #1 on: December 18, 2010, 07:10:00 PM »
Lucky boy, lucky Dad!  Looks like the start of some more memories!   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Re: My son's Christmas (with pics)
« Reply #2 on: December 18, 2010, 07:10:00 PM »
Thats awesome!! I bet this will be a Christmas he'll remember!
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Re: My son's Christmas (with pics)
« Reply #3 on: December 18, 2010, 07:11:00 PM »
Wish I could see his face when opens it.   :thumbsup:
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Re: My son's Christmas (with pics)
« Reply #4 on: December 18, 2010, 07:12:00 PM »
Your gonna have a blast together.Dont forget to video it so you have that first moment forever.
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Offline Bent Rig

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Re: My son's Christmas (with pics)
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2010, 07:14:00 PM »
..you'll be spendin' alot of time in the basement soon ! Lol !! But that time will be priceless !!!  :archer2:
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Re: My son's Christmas (with pics)
« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2010, 07:22:00 PM »
All smiles here...and on Christmas morning there will be even more smiles!  :thumbsup:    :archer2:
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Offline Cromm

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Re: My son's Christmas (with pics)
« Reply #7 on: December 18, 2010, 07:22:00 PM »
Don't forget to take some photos and post them on here. Enjoy the day.
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Re: My son's Christmas (with pics)
« Reply #8 on: December 18, 2010, 07:32:00 PM »
Your son will not forget this year I guarantee it!
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Re: My son's Christmas (with pics)
« Reply #9 on: December 18, 2010, 07:39:00 PM »
Nicely done!!  A Christmas you both will remember for all time...
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Offline Huntschool

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Re: My son's Christmas (with pics)
« Reply #10 on: December 18, 2010, 07:57:00 PM »
That is all too cool.  This one will last forever....
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Re: My son's Christmas (with pics)
« Reply #11 on: December 18, 2010, 08:06:00 PM »
Excellent legacy about to be passed on!  My son started shooting a bow at 5 years old.  He was the Indiana state Champion (barebow) at age 8 (12 and under).  Now, at age 31 he is my best hunting partner and chief deer dragger! I bought him a Predator Custom Classic for his 31st birthday.    

He's sick that he is Right Eye dominant and I shoot lefty.  

By the way, his son, my grandson shot in his first tournament (with some help) at 3 years old.   My son, he, and I will hit the 3-D trail together this spring.
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Re: My son's Christmas (with pics)
« Reply #12 on: December 18, 2010, 08:21:00 PM »
Thanks very much everyone! I'll be sure to post pics after Christmas.

Bowwild, if my/our "journey" ends up HALF as good as yours has, I'll be the happiest man on the planet!
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Re: My son's Christmas (with pics)
« Reply #13 on: December 18, 2010, 08:27:00 PM »
How cool is this? Way!! I'm saying...

I know it will be a very special Christmas at your house next Saturday.

God bless,Mudd
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Re: My son's Christmas (with pics)
« Reply #14 on: December 18, 2010, 08:31:00 PM »
That is some excellent gear! The little fella is going to be one happy boy Christmas morning. Well done. Can't wait to see the pics. Merry Christmas!    :clapper:
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Re: My son's Christmas (with pics)
« Reply #15 on: December 18, 2010, 09:00:00 PM »
I don't know how you can keep from giving it to him early. I would be so excited to see his face I probably wouldn't wait.
Nice job!!
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Re: My son's Christmas (with pics)
« Reply #16 on: December 18, 2010, 09:07:00 PM »
Make sure you have a camera ready to catch hat expression on his face when he opens it.

Heres the important part:  give the camera to your wife as his expression shouldn't be missed by you as that will be a gift to yourself. (she might get your expression too   ;)  )
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Re: My son's Christmas (with pics)
« Reply #17 on: December 18, 2010, 09:48:00 PM »
Your a great dad....Phil
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Re: My son's Christmas (with pics)
« Reply #18 on: December 18, 2010, 09:52:00 PM »
Thats great you will remember this christmas for a longtime
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Re: My son's Christmas (with pics)
« Reply #19 on: December 18, 2010, 09:56:00 PM »
:clapper:  That's going to be one happy young Archer.
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