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Author Topic: Ordered my retirement bow.  (Read 699 times)

Online David Mitchell

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Ordered my retirement bow.
« on: December 23, 2010, 06:30:00 PM »
Well, after serving as a pastor for the past 45 years, this Sunday I will be retiring from the schedule I have been keeping and "retire" from full time pastoral work but not from ministry altogether.  Soooo, I gave Steve Turay a call and got myself a retirement present ordered.  She'll be a 68" Shelton, Great Northern Mist green glass on bamboo cores and a myrtle riser, 48@28.  Steve says she'll be ready in a couple of months.  This is my third Northern Mist.  I already own one Shelton and love the string follow feel.  Thought I would drop dpown 3-4# since I must be gittin' old since I'm gittin' retarded.   :biglaugh:
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Offline Huntschool

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Re: Ordered my retirement bow.
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2010, 06:33:00 PM »
Good luck to you with the bow and certainly the retirement.

David, enjoy your time.  You have earned it...
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Re: Ordered my retirement bow.
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2010, 06:34:00 PM »
Congrats on your retiring and your new bow.

Offline Plumber

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Re: Ordered my retirement bow.
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2010, 06:37:00 PM »
congrats on your retirement I own a couple of steves bows. I love them.they are real fine shooters.one of the best longbows out there.steve is a real good guy to deal with

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Re: Ordered my retirement bow.
« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2010, 06:42:00 PM »
I think you made a good choice, I like the Shelton too. Enjoy your retirement!! Bob
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Re: Ordered my retirement bow.
« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2010, 06:50:00 PM »
Congrats and a great choice on a classic.Have a great Christmas and retirement.

Offline Ben Maher

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Re: Ordered my retirement bow.
« Reply #6 on: December 23, 2010, 06:51:00 PM »
Congrats mate on a great career of service and a fine fine choice for a retirement gift .
Green glass Shelton .... that sounds dandy indeed !
Looking foward to pics of you , th3e Shelton and some hogs !
Merry Christmas David
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Re: Ordered my retirement bow.
« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2010, 06:54:00 PM »
:archer:  

God bless,Mudd
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Re: Ordered my retirement bow.
« Reply #8 on: December 23, 2010, 07:29:00 PM »
Congrats on your long career and your upcoming retirement  :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:
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Re: Ordered my retirement bow.
« Reply #9 on: December 23, 2010, 07:32:00 PM »
Congrats on your upcoming retirement. 3 1/2 years to go for me. Post a pic of that bow if you can when you get it. Sounds like a real beauty. Will that be a hunting bow?
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Offline Brad Davis

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Re: Ordered my retirement bow.
« Reply #10 on: December 23, 2010, 07:42:00 PM »
Congrats on your retirement and your new bow David. Everytime I order/get a new bow, I call it my retirement bow. My wife still says  "but you're only 37."
Mommy, where does bacon come from??
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Well how does a pig lay bacon??
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Daddy, what season is it?
Well, winter season honey.
No! What "hunting" season is it!!
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Re: Ordered my retirement bow.
« Reply #11 on: December 23, 2010, 08:13:00 PM »
Owlbait, yes, it will be a hunting bow--all my bows are.  Hopefully I'll have more time in the woods next year.  Guys, thanks for the notes of congratulations.  Didn't think many would respond, but that's the TradGang family!  This is new ground I'm plowing now, never been retired before, hope I don't drive my wife crazy.....  :rolleyes: ...Dave
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Re: Ordered my retirement bow.
« Reply #12 on: December 23, 2010, 08:16:00 PM »
That is neat Dave. I struggle sometimes finding the right place to hunt with my 58" bows. Don't know what I would do with a 68" bow.
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Re: Ordered my retirement bow.
« Reply #13 on: December 23, 2010, 08:21:00 PM »
Congratulations on your retirement , and your upcoming bow very nice choice, I have a shelton as well excellent quality as always from Steve. Keys to a successful retirement I am told is a lot of activity, Hobbies, Etc. Learn to play golf if you do not already play -- play it for fun do not take it serious!!! Good Luck and Merry Christmas, Jerry.

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Re: Ordered my retirement bow.
« Reply #14 on: December 23, 2010, 08:27:00 PM »
David,

45 years...Wow! I am working on 13 years in ministry. Thanks for your service to Him and all those you have touched for Him. Enjoy your "retirement" and new bow!
"Respect & Integrity" - Two things that will get you a long way with God and with men.  Mark Eddings

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Re: Ordered my retirement bow.
« Reply #15 on: December 23, 2010, 09:01:00 PM »
45 years working for the same boss (Jesus), well done my friend, well done.

Joe
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Re: Ordered my retirement bow.
« Reply #16 on: December 23, 2010, 09:06:00 PM »
Congrats on the retirement and the fine bow David! Hope the retirement doesn't drive YOU crazy, much less the wife! Enjoy the time...you've earned it!

Spanky
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Re: Ordered my retirement bow.
« Reply #17 on: December 23, 2010, 09:14:00 PM »
Enjoy the retirement, and the new bow. So much time to shoot and hunt. I envy you. Congrats on 45 years in such a fine vocation David!   :clapper:
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Re: Ordered my retirement bow.
« Reply #18 on: December 23, 2010, 09:16:00 PM »
CALVARY CHURCH OF SANTA ANA, Our paster's name is David Mitchel,Hope he does not retire any time soon.
Psalm 71:18 Now also when I am old and gray-headed,O God, do not forsake me,Until I declare your strength to this generation.

Offline Preacherman

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Re: Ordered my retirement bow.
« Reply #19 on: December 23, 2010, 09:34:00 PM »
Blessings to you brother. I have a while to go but all tell me it gets to be real fun.  May our Lord shine on you.
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