Title: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: Danny Rowan on June 30, 2008, 05:20:00 AM
Post by: Danny Rowan on June 30, 2008, 05:20:00 AM
Yes, that is me. I thought I had it licked when I found my Morrisons,then the Brackenbury called me.Thought I had it licked then. Now I have another Brackenbury Quest that tempted me. And a Jack Harrison Siberian. Now Charlie tells me he can build me a Sunbear recurve and of course I jumped on that. I need a bigger bow rack, guess I will just have to build one,LOL. Yeah, I know you guys and girls want pics, you will just have to wait until I can make the time to take some of my newest aquisitions.
I just cannot resist the fine lines of a bow and the sight of an arrow in flight, I am a lucky man.Well at least this is my only vice. I do not drink or chase women. Guess that is why the wife just shakes her head when she sees me coming from the post office with another package,LOL.
Danny
I just cannot resist the fine lines of a bow and the sight of an arrow in flight, I am a lucky man.Well at least this is my only vice. I do not drink or chase women. Guess that is why the wife just shakes her head when she sees me coming from the post office with another package,LOL.
Danny
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: Ray Hammond on June 30, 2008, 05:56:00 AM
Post by: Ray Hammond on June 30, 2008, 05:56:00 AM
he he....I know that disease!
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: LEOPARD on June 30, 2008, 06:17:00 AM
Post by: LEOPARD on June 30, 2008, 06:17:00 AM
hahahaha..... :banghead: :D
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on June 30, 2008, 06:53:00 AM
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on June 30, 2008, 06:53:00 AM
It's a happy condition to be afflicted with!
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: madness522 on June 30, 2008, 06:56:00 AM
Post by: madness522 on June 30, 2008, 06:56:00 AM
To all the bows I've loved before
Who traveled in and out my door.
I thought I had it licked
Then I seen a little pic
Of all the bows I've loved before.
To all the bows I've once carressed
And may I say I've held the best.....
Who traveled in and out my door.
I thought I had it licked
Then I seen a little pic
Of all the bows I've loved before.
To all the bows I've once carressed
And may I say I've held the best.....
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: Littlefeather on June 30, 2008, 07:04:00 AM
Post by: Littlefeather on June 30, 2008, 07:04:00 AM
Danny, Do you need a Son? I'd like first dibbs if you do.
Can I borrow your Morrison Dad? OK, howz about the Brack? Don't hit me Dad!!!! :eek: :bigsmyl:
Alright, I'll stick with the old Lemonwood bow. Got any ice for this lump? :D CK
Can I borrow your Morrison Dad? OK, howz about the Brack? Don't hit me Dad!!!! :eek: :bigsmyl:
Alright, I'll stick with the old Lemonwood bow. Got any ice for this lump? :D CK
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: vermonster13 on June 30, 2008, 07:07:00 AM
Post by: vermonster13 on June 30, 2008, 07:07:00 AM
Have no idea what you're talking about Bro. :D
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: Al Kidner on June 30, 2008, 07:12:00 AM
Post by: Al Kidner on June 30, 2008, 07:12:00 AM
I've finally kicked that condidtion Danny. I only own now my 2 Blackwidow Takedowns and my widow longbow. So thats 3 good bows in weights between 63# and 75#. But....
Oh and on another note, your 2nd set of arrows will be done when I'm home in 7 days. Hope the last set was OK?
AK.
Oh and on another note, your 2nd set of arrows will be done when I'm home in 7 days. Hope the last set was OK?
AK.
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: Jedimaster on June 30, 2008, 07:44:00 AM
Post by: Jedimaster on June 30, 2008, 07:44:00 AM
Barry, that would be funny if it weren't so true. :biglaugh: :biglaugh: :biglaugh:
Poor Danny, I have the same affliction although I don't think my habit has progressed to point of yours. I'll have to try harder.
Poor Danny, I have the same affliction although I don't think my habit has progressed to point of yours. I'll have to try harder.
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: m laughlin on June 30, 2008, 08:30:00 AM
Post by: m laughlin on June 30, 2008, 08:30:00 AM
danny,
as much as i don't want to contribute, i'm thinking you'll have to take that post office stroll this week. all i can say is i'm sorry man. and that is coming from one addict to another from the bottom of my heart.
matt
as much as i don't want to contribute, i'm thinking you'll have to take that post office stroll this week. all i can say is i'm sorry man. and that is coming from one addict to another from the bottom of my heart.
matt
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: Arwin on June 30, 2008, 08:43:00 AM
Post by: Arwin on June 30, 2008, 08:43:00 AM
I am on bow #5 for this year! I usually have no more than one at a time. I have one on the way this week!!
I was going to stick the funds from selling my last bow away for a custom next year, but that RER just had to be here with me. I still have a year to save up. :knothead:
I was going to stick the funds from selling my last bow away for a custom next year, but that RER just had to be here with me. I still have a year to save up. :knothead:
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: COMBER on June 30, 2008, 09:07:00 AM
Post by: COMBER on June 30, 2008, 09:07:00 AM
I to am a bowaholic. My habit has a purpose and that is to try as many bows as humanly possible but still hang onto the 2 or 3 that will go into the woods with me every year. I can honestly say by shooting and owning all the different bows you end up with some good knowledge about bow design and craftsmanship and how much it varies from bow maker to bow maker. I consider myself more of a "Bow Connoisseur". My condition is getting better and I'm down to an even dozen now and I think I'm only going to hang on to my Thunderhorns and I just got a Shrew Lil Favorite that I'll need get some more Shrew friends for.
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: Widowbender on June 30, 2008, 09:35:00 AM
Post by: Widowbender on June 30, 2008, 09:35:00 AM
Sadly, there is no known cure for this affliction...only treatment, which entails many trips to the post office!!
David
David
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: WildmanSC on June 30, 2008, 09:45:00 AM
Post by: WildmanSC on June 30, 2008, 09:45:00 AM
Danny,
I'm so thankful that I've been spared from the claws of that dreadful disease! ;) :knothead: :rolleyes:
Bill
I'm so thankful that I've been spared from the claws of that dreadful disease! ;) :knothead: :rolleyes:
Bill
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: Longbowz on June 30, 2008, 11:25:00 AM
Post by: Longbowz on June 30, 2008, 11:25:00 AM
Wildman,
Let's see - how many do you own???????? :eek:
Let's see - how many do you own???????? :eek:
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: GRINCH on June 30, 2008, 11:55:00 AM
Post by: GRINCH on June 30, 2008, 11:55:00 AM
I can stop any time I want !["[dntthnk]"]("graemlins/dntthnk.gif" "\"\"")
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: WildmanSC on June 30, 2008, 12:09:00 PM
Post by: WildmanSC on June 30, 2008, 12:09:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Longbowz:Actually, I presently own 3 and have the Dale Dye T/D recurve on the way. Two of the 3 I own I don't shoot. They were bought as keepsakes from the gentleman that built my first trad bow.
Wildman,
Let's see - how many do you own???????? :eek:
Please don't ask how many I've bought and sold or traded! :eek: :knothead: :banghead:
Bill
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: Nakohe on June 30, 2008, 12:16:00 PM
Post by: Nakohe on June 30, 2008, 12:16:00 PM
I think in our case Danny it is genetic. We just can not help it cause of our genes. That is my story and I am sticking to it. :biglaugh: :biglaugh: :jumper:
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: Orion on June 30, 2008, 12:27:00 PM
Post by: Orion on June 30, 2008, 12:27:00 PM
Yep. Thought I had it licked. Down to my favorite dozen or so longbows. Then, I somehow became infatuated with Bear take-downs. Don't know why I overlooked them the first time around. Yeah, I was shooting sticks in the early 60s. Looks like I'm paying for it now.
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: WildmanSC on June 30, 2008, 12:43:00 PM
Post by: WildmanSC on June 30, 2008, 12:43:00 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Nakohe:
I think in our case Danny it is genetic. We just can not help it cause of our genes. That is my story and I am sticking to it. :scared: :D
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on June 30, 2008, 01:28:00 PM
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on June 30, 2008, 01:28:00 PM
I picked up a new bow this past spring, and now just ordered a new custom from the same bowyer. However I think this is a good thread for Deadsmple to chime in. :readit:
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: Apex Predator on June 30, 2008, 01:51:00 PM
Post by: Apex Predator on June 30, 2008, 01:51:00 PM
Quit your belly achin, and take it like a man!
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: kurtbel5 on June 30, 2008, 05:55:00 PM
Post by: kurtbel5 on June 30, 2008, 05:55:00 PM
Geee, Danny does this make me a dealer.
Kurt
Kurt
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: Danny Rowan on June 30, 2008, 06:04:00 PM
Post by: Danny Rowan on June 30, 2008, 06:04:00 PM
LOL, yeah Kurt, thats it. You guys are killin me,LOL.
Bubba, sorry for draggin you into this addiction,LOL.
Danny
Bubba, sorry for draggin you into this addiction,LOL.
Danny
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: Stickbow98 on June 30, 2008, 08:04:00 PM
Post by: Stickbow98 on June 30, 2008, 08:04:00 PM
There's a whole lot WORSE addictions, believe me...I've had THEM too! :( Fortunately, my wife is happy when I'm happy, so she doesn't pay any attention to what I have on my bow rack.
BUT, if she KNEW what I actually have spent on the 10 or so custom/collectible bows I currently have, lets just say I might be buying a LOT more womens shoes and jewelry than anything else for a loooong time! :knothead:
>>--Ron--<>
1966 Bear Kodiak 1 pc
1969 Bear Alaskan 1 pc
60" Bear Kodiak TD
60" Rocky Mountain TD
58" Schafer Silvertip TD
60" Schafer Silvertip TD
62" Schafer Silvertip TD
62" Dale Dye Trails End TD
56" Robertson Vision Falcon TD
60" Black Widow MAII Graybark TD
BUT, if she KNEW what I actually have spent on the 10 or so custom/collectible bows I currently have, lets just say I might be buying a LOT more womens shoes and jewelry than anything else for a loooong time! :knothead:
>>--Ron--<>
1966 Bear Kodiak 1 pc
1969 Bear Alaskan 1 pc
60" Bear Kodiak TD
60" Rocky Mountain TD
58" Schafer Silvertip TD
60" Schafer Silvertip TD
62" Schafer Silvertip TD
62" Dale Dye Trails End TD
56" Robertson Vision Falcon TD
60" Black Widow MAII Graybark TD
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: Killdeer on June 30, 2008, 08:10:00 PM
Post by: Killdeer on June 30, 2008, 08:10:00 PM
Hey Danny...ya wanna shoot my Centaur? :D :knothead: :p
Killdeer :biglaugh:
Killdeer :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: Kimber Rowan on June 30, 2008, 08:19:00 PM
Post by: Kimber Rowan on June 30, 2008, 08:19:00 PM
I don't know about the rest of the wives, but I personally am GLAD I am married to a bowaholic, because when I come in the front door loaded down with bags of shoes, purses and pretty things if I get a funny look from the Mister all I have to say is ...."SILVERTIP"
lol
lol
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: Danny Rowan on July 01, 2008, 05:50:00 AM
Post by: Danny Rowan on July 01, 2008, 05:50:00 AM
Naw Killie, I am mostly a curve kinda guy,LOL.
Danny
Danny
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: Danny Rowan on July 01, 2008, 06:51:00 AM
Post by: Danny Rowan on July 01, 2008, 06:51:00 AM
Ok, here is the Siberian I am getting. 62",70#@28",Cocobolo riser, double carbon over osage core,waterbuff tips and riser overlay.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/siberian003.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/siberian006.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/siberian008.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/siberian009.jpg)
Danny
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/siberian003.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/siberian006.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/siberian008.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/siberian009.jpg)
Danny
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: Ray Hammond on July 01, 2008, 06:56:00 AM
Post by: Ray Hammond on July 01, 2008, 06:56:00 AM
Danny I shot those bows years ago when Harrison first started building them. They were HOT HOT bows back then with big performance advantages over many other bows....THAT right there is a beauty...and I'm sure its gonna be a pig-gigger for sure.
Do you know yet if you are coming back? I need a dip in the pool, man its HOT in Gawgia!
Do you know yet if you are coming back? I need a dip in the pool, man its HOT in Gawgia!
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: Crooked Stic on July 01, 2008, 06:58:00 AM
Post by: Crooked Stic on July 01, 2008, 06:58:00 AM
I am right there with you. I cant quit makin them. I will drool over a high end bow then just go out in the shop and make another bow :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: Shawn Leonard on July 01, 2008, 07:03:00 AM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on July 01, 2008, 07:03:00 AM
Yup, I have been there and done that. I have traded and bought and sold well over 100 bows since 1997. I now own only 5. Danny it is nice to have you around, now all I have t o do is look at the pics. you post. Shawn
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: Danny Rowan on July 01, 2008, 07:29:00 AM
Post by: Danny Rowan on July 01, 2008, 07:29:00 AM
Well Ray, ya know my love hate relationship with longbows,hopefully thisun will treat me good. Still shoot the Brack best, though my new Dye Trails End is right there with it.
Not sure when I will be coming back. I hope for a permanent position there but if nothing else maybe in Oct or Nov for another 120 day detail, we shall see.
Danny
Not sure when I will be coming back. I hope for a permanent position there but if nothing else maybe in Oct or Nov for another 120 day detail, we shall see.
Danny
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: bayoulongbowman on July 01, 2008, 02:01:00 PM
Post by: bayoulongbowman on July 01, 2008, 02:01:00 PM
Danny , are you sure somewhere down the road we aint related!!!LOL.. :wavey:
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: WildmanSC on July 01, 2008, 02:15:00 PM
Post by: WildmanSC on July 01, 2008, 02:15:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by bayoulongbowman:Marco,
Danny , are you sure somewhere down the road we aint related!!!LOL..
Just stare straight ahead and keep Rowan! Errr, make that rowin'!! :eek: ;) :D
Bill
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: bentpole on July 01, 2008, 05:28:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on July 01, 2008, 05:28:00 PM
Danny, I'm glad I'm poor!!!!LOL!!!
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: snag on July 01, 2008, 05:40:00 PM
Post by: snag on July 01, 2008, 05:40:00 PM
It's not like you can go into a store and try out 8 to 10 trad bows...you've got to buy them and shoot them! I understand. But now that I have found THE bow for me the "desire to acquire" has dropped off...that said, I do have 2 of these recurves and one on order! Sold all the others. Can't hardly believe it. But I have found out what I like and the ones I don't. I wonder how long this will last? ;)
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: Danny Rowan on July 01, 2008, 08:52:00 PM
Post by: Danny Rowan on July 01, 2008, 08:52:00 PM
8-10,LOL. If I told you all of the bows I have bought, sold, traded in the last 9 or so years you would be agast. I gave myself a headache just trying to remember them all,LOL.
Danny
Danny
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: Huntrdfk on July 01, 2008, 10:01:00 PM
Post by: Huntrdfk on July 01, 2008, 10:01:00 PM
I've been living vicariously through all of you for years now,it's almost as good as buying the bows myself..........and a lot safer too! :biglaugh:
David
David
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: JEFF B on July 01, 2008, 10:23:00 PM
Post by: JEFF B on July 01, 2008, 10:23:00 PM
well i just got me another bow its comming in the mail it is a black widow recurve #54 @27" 56" long gray bark mmmmmmmmmmmm nice looking bow as soon as it arrives i will put up pics :bigsmyl: i got 4 bows so far getting there slowly. man this is fun
Title: Re: Confesions of a Bowaholic extraordinar
Post by: WildmanSC on July 14, 2008, 12:34:00 PM
Post by: WildmanSC on July 14, 2008, 12:34:00 PM
Well, I finally found someone I can point to and say buys, sells and trades a whole lot more bows than I do. I had two options with my Bocote Dye bow, have Mr. Dye build a lighter set of limbs or sell the bow and buy a Dye that already has a lighter draw weight.
I talked to a fella, Steve Berger in NY, that has had lists of Dye and Silvertip bows advertised for sale for at least a year. I called and talked to him about one I was interested in. In the course of our conversation he told me the highest number of bows he ever owned at one time was 500 bows from a large variety of bowyers. YES, that's right, 500 bows at one time! He had settled on the Dye and the Silvertips as his favorites.
He suffered a fall a year or so ago and really tore himself up. He can no longer shoot his 53 to 58# bows. So, he's selling them off. Right now he has an order in with Mr. Dye for 2 or 3 new bows, all under 45# draw weight so he can shoot them.
Bill
I talked to a fella, Steve Berger in NY, that has had lists of Dye and Silvertip bows advertised for sale for at least a year. I called and talked to him about one I was interested in. In the course of our conversation he told me the highest number of bows he ever owned at one time was 500 bows from a large variety of bowyers. YES, that's right, 500 bows at one time! He had settled on the Dye and the Silvertips as his favorites.
He suffered a fall a year or so ago and really tore himself up. He can no longer shoot his 53 to 58# bows. So, he's selling them off. Right now he has an order in with Mr. Dye for 2 or 3 new bows, all under 45# draw weight so he can shoot them.
Bill