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Offline Tree Killer

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Finally!!!
« on: May 06, 2011, 07:21:00 PM »
This morning I strung up a 43# Bear recurve I have and managed to draw the bow numerous times without any problems.  

Feeling confident in myself I strung my hunting bow, a 60# Blacktail recurve. Several months ago I tried to draw it and only got it 6-7 inches before the pain was too much. Taking several deep breaths I gripped the string and pulled it to full draw, charged with adrenaline I went ahead and pulled it several more times.

This might not seem like a big deal to most of you, but it's the first time I've been able to draw my bow back since last August just before I had a heart attack and quadruple bypass. So this is a huge accomplishment for me!  

My collarbone is a little numb again, but I have the confidence now. I was starting to worry that this day might never come.

Today was a big day for me!    :archer2:
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Offline bawana bowman

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Re: Finally!!!
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2011, 07:26:00 PM »
Congratulations, I'd say start shooting it. But only a couple arrows per day, don't want to over do things and have a set back. Take it easy and build up slowly. I'm happy for you!   :thumbsup:
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Offline DannyBows

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Re: Finally!!!
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2011, 07:26:00 PM »
Excellent! Glad to hear that. Take it easy and you'll be right back at it. Congrats on this good news!
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Offline Shinken

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Re: Finally!!!
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2011, 07:31:00 PM »
Glad to hear Ron - welcome back!

Have a great 2011 hunting season!

Shoot straight, Shinken

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Offline Ringneck

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Re: Finally!!!
« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2011, 07:31:00 PM »
I'm sure you have missed shooting. Glad you are back in the saddle again.
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Offline K.S.TRAPPER

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Re: Finally!!!
« Reply #5 on: May 06, 2011, 07:39:00 PM »
Yeah!!   :bigsmyl:  

I have been looking forward to you posting you were shooting again Ron   :thumbsup:   Great news buddy

The Blacktails will be in big trouble this fall.   :archer2:  

Tracy
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Offline Tree Killer

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Re: Finally!!!
« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2011, 07:43:00 PM »
Thanks guys, it's been a long road so far!

 
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Originally posted by K.S.TRAPPER:
Yeah!!   :bigsmyl:  

I have been looking forward to you posting you were shooting again Ron   :thumbsup:   Great news buddy

The Blacktails will be in big trouble this fall buddy.   :archer2:  

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Offline steadman

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Re: Finally!!!
« Reply #7 on: May 06, 2011, 07:45:00 PM »
Way to go Ron! Glad things are going good!!  :thumbsup:
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Offline K.S.TRAPPER

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Re: Finally!!!
« Reply #8 on: May 06, 2011, 07:52:00 PM »
2 weeks post op today,Doing OK and starting to feel like a real person. You know what that feels like bud. I will get there again and really looking forward to getting the trail cams out in June.

Tracy
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Re: Finally!!!
« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2011, 07:56:00 PM »
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Re: Finally!!!
« Reply #10 on: May 06, 2011, 08:01:00 PM »
Fantastic.  Take care, I know it would be deadly to not shoot the bows I love, but it would be worse to deadly it linger.  I speak as one who often regrets my impatience.
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Re: Finally!!!
« Reply #11 on: May 06, 2011, 08:06:00 PM »
A big day for sure!  Good for you!   :clapper:
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Offline GPW

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Re: Finally!!!
« Reply #12 on: May 06, 2011, 08:28:00 PM »
I remember watching a 3-D shoot from the starting target after my first heart attack and how hard it was not to be able to shoot! It got better for me (not my shooting as it is a poor as ever). It is amazing how many little things you learn to appreciate after learning what "Code Blue" means.  I wish you the best on your recovery.
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Offline Hot Hap

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Re: Finally!!!
« Reply #13 on: May 06, 2011, 08:43:00 PM »
Congradulations. Hap
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Re: Finally!!!
« Reply #14 on: May 06, 2011, 08:44:00 PM »
Don't rush things, take it slow and you'll be back at it. Glad to hear you are doing well. Slow and steady wins the race........   :thumbsup:  Keep shooting the 43#'er, best thing to work back to your old self!
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Offline limbolt

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Re: Finally!!!
« Reply #15 on: May 06, 2011, 08:54:00 PM »
Great to hear I'm sure you'll be ready to make up for lost time when season starts this fall,Congrats.  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Offline PaPaFrank

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Re: Finally!!!
« Reply #16 on: May 06, 2011, 09:06:00 PM »
That's Great News Ron...Congrats!!
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Offline glass76

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Re: Finally!!!
« Reply #17 on: May 06, 2011, 09:06:00 PM »
Glad you're getting back to drawing your bow.   :thumbsup:
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Offline Terry Lightle

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Re: Finally!!!
« Reply #18 on: May 06, 2011, 09:10:00 PM »
CONGRATS and enjoy
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Re: Finally!!!
« Reply #19 on: May 06, 2011, 09:16:00 PM »
Ron, Take your time, you'll get there. Go slow and easy. Good Luck
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