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Author Topic: Bow Hospital - Sale Pending (Pg 3)  (Read 1060 times)

Offline Whip

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Bow Hospital - Sale Pending (Pg 3)
« on: January 30, 2012, 08:18:00 PM »
This is a difficult post to make, but I think the time has come.  

I retired from a good career over three years ago, with the thought of finding something to do to occupy my new found free time.  I started the Prairie Traditions business as a way to get involved with a business geared toward traditional archery.  Eventually I ended up purchasing the Bow Hospital business from Jim Belcher of Sky Archery.

The Bow Hospital was a perfect fit for me, and I have come to love refinishing bows and bringing them back to life.  But it has grown to the point that I think it is time to re-retire.  I really would just like to slow down the pace of life and take the time to enjoy all of those other things I had looked forward to during retirement.  I am looking for someone who would be interested in taking over the business.

I want to assure all of my current customers that any bow work that I have agreed to do and currently have on the schedule will remain in my hands and all work will be finished by me within the time frame that was originally promised.  The transfer of the business will not affect them in any way.  All bows currently in the shop or on the schedule will stay right here and I will continue to work until I have completed my backlog, and I will personally finish those bows.  However, once a new owner is found I will start referring calls for new work directly to the new owner.  

I am open to selling the Bow Hospital business alone, or I could also include the retail side of Prairie Traditions as well.  If you have a serious interest please give me a call and we can see what might fit for you.
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Re: Bow Hospital - Sale Pending (Pg 3)
« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2012, 08:21:00 PM »
Joe, I hope it wasnt our discussion at kzoo on how many elk I left alive in Colorado this year that provoked you into needing more time to yourself.LOL Don

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Re: Bow Hospital - Sale Pending (Pg 3)
« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2012, 08:22:00 PM »
Joe,
    I'm sorry to hear of this and happy for you at the same time.Hope it all works out I'm sure you have earned the 2nd retirement.Tim
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Re: Bow Hospital - Sale Pending (Pg 3)
« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2012, 08:24:00 PM »
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Joe, I hope it wasnt our discussion at kzoo on how many elk I left alive in Colorado this year that provoked you into needing more time to yourself.LOL Don
More time to chase elk would sure be nice  :goldtooth:
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Re: Bow Hospital - Sale Pending (Pg 3)
« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2012, 08:29:00 PM »
It's going to be a bit of a task to find someone with your dedication and talent, Joe, but I'm sure you will pursue it with the same dilgence you use with all your tasks!

Best wishes finding someone suitable and soon enough to get things going for a wild spring chasin the thunder chickens etc!
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Re: Bow Hospital - Sale Pending (Pg 3)
« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2012, 08:33:00 PM »
Good luck Joe. Sure appreciate the great job you did on my grandson's bow. Hey, now you may have more time for Compton's!
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Re: Bow Hospital - Sale Pending (Pg 3)
« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2012, 09:11:00 PM »
Joe   Hope all goes well with your sale or transfer of the business.I think you will find a fitting buyer and enjoy your total retirement in the future.Enjoy your hunting trips and other intrest my friend.Kip

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Re: Bow Hospital - Sale Pending (Pg 3)
« Reply #7 on: January 30, 2012, 09:15:00 PM »
Good luck Joe!!   The work you did for me on the Cascade was first class!!! The new owner will have some big shoes to fill.
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Re: Bow Hospital - Sale Pending (Pg 3)
« Reply #8 on: January 30, 2012, 09:19:00 PM »
Good for you....bad for the Traditional Archery world. You do nice work at fair prices, all I have seen has been very good. But you know what's best for you. I hope can pursue your other interests and enjoy your retirement!
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Re: Bow Hospital - Sale Pending (Pg 3)
« Reply #9 on: January 30, 2012, 09:22:00 PM »
Good Luck with whatever is on the horizon Joe.  It was nice meeting you this weekend.
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Re: Bow Hospital - Sale Pending (Pg 3)
« Reply #10 on: January 30, 2012, 09:22:00 PM »
Good luck Joe. I wished I was in a better spot to buy the retail part of your business. Good luck, I hope one day you draw your elk tag here so I can hook up with you  :thumbsup:
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Re: Bow Hospital - Sale Pending (Pg 3)
« Reply #11 on: January 30, 2012, 09:33:00 PM »
Joe, I retired 6 years ago and went to farming full time. I have thought a couple times lately of selling my cattle and traveling and hunting more. Maybe I'll stretch it out another year, but it's been a consideration. Also sell a couple tractors too. So I know where you're coming from. Good luck in all your endeavers.
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Re: Bow Hospital - Sale Pending (Pg 3)
« Reply #12 on: January 30, 2012, 09:51:00 PM »
Good luck Joe!!   :thumbsup:

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Re: Bow Hospital - Sale Pending (Pg 3)
« Reply #13 on: January 30, 2012, 09:58:00 PM »
Joe your service has been great, it will be tough to find a suitable replacement!  All the best! Perhaps we'll see you in Utah!   :archer2:

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Re: Bow Hospital - Sale Pending (Pg 3)
« Reply #14 on: January 30, 2012, 10:08:00 PM »
Joe, I wish I was talented enough to go for it.  I know I am far from suitable.

Now lets go do some hunting.   :thumbsup:
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Re: Bow Hospital - Sale Pending (Pg 3)
« Reply #15 on: January 30, 2012, 10:13:00 PM »
I will be looking for a retirement job soon. Only requirement is that it not occur during Elk season, deer season,rabbit season and of course stumping season!!
Best of luck on your re-retirement.
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Re: Bow Hospital - Sale Pending (Pg 3)
« Reply #16 on: January 30, 2012, 10:13:00 PM »
Wow...didn't see this one coming! Well, Joe knows whats best for Joe, good luck brother!
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Re: Bow Hospital - Sale Pending (Pg 3)
« Reply #17 on: January 30, 2012, 10:21:00 PM »
Good luck to you Joe. I know someone will have big shoes to fill.
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Re: Bow Hospital - Sale Pending (Pg 3)
« Reply #18 on: January 30, 2012, 10:25:00 PM »
Good luck to you Joe! You know what is best for you and that is good! You've earned it!

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Re: Bow Hospital - Sale Pending (Pg 3)
« Reply #19 on: January 30, 2012, 10:27:00 PM »
Good luck Joe, you've earned some play time.
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