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Offline htaylor3

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Hello Gang!
« on: January 23, 2011, 05:30:00 PM »
I just wanted to take a moment and say hello to all. I've been reading as much as I can here as I have decided that at 46, I may be starting late to the bow hunting world, but I'm gonna start regardless!
When my bride and I started having kids 18 years ago, I thought I would be sharing upland bird hunts as well as fishing and my newly acquired wheel bow with the kids. Son number three was born with a multitude of special needs, which made that wish difficult, if not impossible. Well, Nicky is now 12 and although we still need to be on watch constantly, I started reading and found tradgang. I've always loved the look and history of the traditional bows. The wealth of knowledge here and feeling of camaraderie is refreshing. I also think that at the very least, I can pick up a bow and shoot in the back yard with the other three kids. If we get proficient enough, day trips for deer and turkey here in Northern Illinois probably wouldn't be out of the question.....
I'll stop rambling now, I just wanted to say hi. I doubt I'll be able to contribute much until I learn a little something and I apologize in advance if I ask too many stupid questions!

Thanks,

Hank
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Offline riverrat 2

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Re: Hello Gang!
« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2011, 05:36:00 PM »
Welcome htaylor3,relatively new here myself. lots
can be learned here. northern Illinois huh,your
pretty close to Kzoo. Are you planning a trip?
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Offline GRINCH

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Re: Hello Gang!
« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2011, 05:39:00 PM »
Welcome,enjoy the journey.
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Offline longbowben

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Re: Hello Gang!
« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2011, 05:44:00 PM »
Welcome to the gang  :campfire:
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Offline bendbig

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Re: Hello Gang!
« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2011, 05:47:00 PM »
Welcome.   :archer:
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Offline legends1

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Re: Hello Gang!
« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2011, 05:50:00 PM »
WELCOME! Tradgang has wonderful folks that are always willing to help.
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Offline MJB

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Re: Hello Gang!
« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2011, 05:54:00 PM »
WELCOME   :campfire:
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Offline magnus

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Re: Hello Gang!
« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2011, 05:59:00 PM »
Never to old! Welcome and learn with the rest of us.
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Offline Osage61

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Re: Hello Gang!
« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2011, 05:59:00 PM »
Didn't start archery until I was 47. Don't worry about it. Shoot lots. Learn more. Shoot again. Welcome.   :thumbsup:
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Offline LONGSTYKES

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Re: Hello Gang!
« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2011, 06:13:00 PM »
Welcome Hank. Enjoy the Gang.
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Offline glass76

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Re: Hello Gang!
« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2011, 06:18:00 PM »
Welcome from the other end of the the state.
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Offline maineac

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Re: Hello Gang!
« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2011, 06:22:00 PM »
Welcome, enjoy the journey
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Offline Mudd

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Re: Hello Gang!
« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2011, 06:24:00 PM »
There no stupid questions....period.

Welcome to the tradgang family.

I hope you enjoy your journey along with the rest of us.

God bless,Mudd

PS: I am in awe of you as a father raising a child with special needs
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Offline GraniteStater

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Re: Hello Gang!
« Reply #13 on: January 23, 2011, 06:28:00 PM »
Welcome, and don't worry I've got the stupid question asking covered and they havn't booted me off the site yet  :)

Have fun, tons of good stuff here.
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Offline htaylor3

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Re: Hello Gang!
« Reply #14 on: January 23, 2011, 06:37:00 PM »
Thanks for such a warm welcome guys!
I've read Sorrel's Beginner's Guide to Traditional Archery book. First step for number two son and I is to get bows! He's a lefty, so so we'll need two.
In the book, Brian warns strongly against buying a bow that's to heavy from the outset.
I guess question one is, "What's a good draw weight to start with?"
I'm a 210 pounder and while not really weak, I'm not what I used to be! Any advice would be appreciated.

P.S. to Mudd. Thanks for the kudos! However, as parents, I think we play the drawn hand with nothing to compare it to. We don't know any better LOL! The people I am constantly in awe of are the aides at school and the medical facilities who choose to work with these children for minimum wage. Talk about Angels on earth....

Thanks again!

Hank
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Offline weezy

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Re: Hello Gang!
« Reply #15 on: January 23, 2011, 06:49:00 PM »
Welcome; You're in a good place. Someone will know the answer to anything you need to know about traditional archery.
Good luck to you and your family.
Bob
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Offline Irish Archer

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Re: Hello Gang!
« Reply #16 on: January 23, 2011, 06:56:00 PM »
Welcome Hank,

Pull up a chair and enjoy. It's a good place to hang around.
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Offline customcrester

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Re: Hello Gang!
« Reply #17 on: January 23, 2011, 06:58:00 PM »
Welcome to the campfire and there are no stupid questions.  :campfire:
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Offline Buckskin57

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Re: Hello Gang!
« Reply #18 on: January 23, 2011, 07:05:00 PM »
Welcome,and enjoy the camaraderie .Some of my funnest memories of my sons when they were young flinging arrows at 3-D shoots.
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Offline Andy Diggs

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Re: Hello Gang!
« Reply #19 on: January 23, 2011, 07:27:00 PM »
Welcome Hank, I'm 46, started having children 18 years ago, have a child with special needs, and enjoy traditional bow hunting. We have alot in common already.
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