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Offline Biathlonman

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I'm pathetic!
« on: June 07, 2013, 12:45:00 PM »
Please tell me I'm not alone!  I have a problem, I'm addicted to this traditional archery business!  Since finding out I drew a cow elk tag here in Kentucky I've shot every day, usually several times a day.  My shoulder is tired and I keep telling myself I'm going to take a day off, I need to take a day off and next thing you know I'm shooting "just a couple" in the basement.  I couldn't mow today due to rain so I'm in my little workshop capping arrows and splitting turkey feathers.  I've got a bow off at the Toelke's for a weight reduction and nearly every day I'm stalking the mailman waiting for it to come back.  Yesterday I had the kids so threw the boy in the kid carrying backpack so I could rove a little in the yard while my daughter napped.  Am I the only one this bad?

They say the first step is admitting you have a problem.  I HAVE A PROBLEM!  Lol

Offline Kip

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Re: I'm pathetic!
« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2013, 12:51:00 PM »
No problem you are lucky you drew a tag.Enjoy and hope you get one.Kip

Offline Knawbone

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Re: I'm pathetic!
« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2013, 12:53:00 PM »
No your not alone by any means. You will need to start attending AA {Archeryaholics Anonomous} with the rest of us however! Hunting is the only cure- enjoy.   :thumbsup:
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Offline Dirtybird

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Re: I'm pathetic!
« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2013, 12:57:00 PM »
Hi, my name is David Sisamis and I have a problem also.

Offline Pete McMiller

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Re: I'm pathetic!
« Reply #4 on: June 07, 2013, 01:03:00 PM »
I think most of us are in the same boat.  I have a couple hunts planned also and try to shoot regularly but I also take a day off once or twice a week.

Listen to your body and take a day off now and then.  You don't want to get close to you hunt and have your shoulder go out.  Been there.
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Offline NBK

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Re: I'm pathetic!
« Reply #5 on: June 07, 2013, 01:10:00 PM »
You're not alone.  I usually shoot a bit too much and my accuracy wanes most likely from fatigue, then I start second guessing myself, then I start trying new things, then I shoot worse.  If I just take a couple of days off and come back fresh, I tend to shoot better than I thought I could.  Life's about balance!  Good luck on the elk hunt.
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Offline ArrowCraCra

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Re: I'm pathetic!
« Reply #6 on: June 07, 2013, 01:27:00 PM »
Obsession is a strength....and a weakness?? No way! lol.

Knawbone - I agree with you on the cure and  an "intervention" maybe needed, stat! It's time for swine.    :help:
Life is tough, but it's tougher when you're stupid.

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Offline threeunder

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Re: I'm pathetic!
« Reply #7 on: June 07, 2013, 02:06:00 PM »
Right there with ya brother!
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Never question a man's choice in bows or the quality of an animal he kills.  He is the only one who has to be satisfied with either of those choices.

Offline DarkTimber

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Re: I'm pathetic!
« Reply #8 on: June 07, 2013, 02:21:00 PM »
You're deffinately not alone.  I bring my bow with me to the office most day's so I can sneak away at lunch and shoot at the public archery range down town. Since it's too hot in the summer to leave it in my truck my Safari Tuff takedown case comes into the office with me. At first my co-workers couldn't figure out what that funny looking case was I was bringing in with my briefcase.   "[dntthnk]"

Offline Dave Thaxton

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Re: I'm pathetic!
« Reply #9 on: June 07, 2013, 02:50:00 PM »
In drawing the elusive Kentucky elk tag, I would be disappointed if you were anything other than "eat slap up with it"  :biglaugh:
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Offline 2treks

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Re: I'm pathetic!
« Reply #10 on: June 07, 2013, 02:54:00 PM »
Whats the problem?
sounds normal to me.
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Offline stykbow67

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Re: I'm pathetic!
« Reply #11 on: June 07, 2013, 06:01:00 PM »
Two tracks  x2

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Offline maineac

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Re: I'm pathetic!
« Reply #12 on: June 07, 2013, 06:26:00 PM »
x 200
The season gave him perfect mornings, hunter's moons and fields of freedom found only by walking them with a predator's stride.
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Offline Bowwild

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Re: I'm pathetic!
« Reply #13 on: June 07, 2013, 06:31:00 PM »
Everyone should be so lucky to have a hobby they love... after God and Family.

Offline Jmatt1957

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Re: I'm pathetic!
« Reply #14 on: June 07, 2013, 06:45:00 PM »
this isn't normal ????

Offline ron w

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Re: I'm pathetic!
« Reply #15 on: June 07, 2013, 07:13:00 PM »
I shoot almost every day and didn't draw a tag anywhere. Always making arrows, fixing equipment and all the other stuff that goes with all the fun of this pastime! You don't need help ....yet!
In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities. In the expert's there are few...So the most difficult thing is always to keep your beginner's mind...This is also the real secret of the arts: always be a beginner.  Shunryu Suzuki

Offline VictoryHunter

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Re: I'm pathetic!
« Reply #16 on: June 07, 2013, 07:18:00 PM »
Haha you've got it bad! That's a good thing. I know certainly do!
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Offline OBXarcher

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Re: I'm pathetic!
« Reply #17 on: June 07, 2013, 09:18:00 PM »
I just worked 13 hours then drove  out to the hunt club only to be turned back by a flood. The black flys and Mosquitos are so thick you can barley see.  

You are not alone my friend

Offline TxAg

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Re: I'm pathetic!
« Reply #18 on: June 07, 2013, 09:29:00 PM »
I bought two bows this week....just to try. Haha, probably lose a few bucks when i sell em in a week

Offline petalumapete

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Re: I'm pathetic!
« Reply #19 on: June 08, 2013, 12:52:00 AM »
sound normal to me.
I've got my mail man trained. whenever he sees me out waiting for him he ask if I have another bow on order.
He just smiles and shakes his head.  :jumper:
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