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Title: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: heydeerman on January 08, 2009, 09:15:00 PM
:(    :(    :(   I hate saying goodbye but...I have a couple bows I have decided to stick with. Both made by Robertson. I gotta do it so I can settle in for accuracy and this economy aint helpin much either. So in one way I'm   :)   and another I'm   :(  . So if you guys see me on there trying to buy somethin dont sell it to me man. Help a fella out. I'm a recovering bow-a-holic man.
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: daveycrockett on January 08, 2009, 09:17:00 PM
Dang, you scared me. I thought the classifieds were gone!!I'm still in denial about my addiction!!!!!
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: Arwin on January 08, 2009, 09:18:00 PM
LOL!!! I thought I kicked the habit by using the same bow for a whole season.  :biglaugh:   If circumstances were different I'd be on bow #6 since last June!!
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: ozy clint on January 08, 2009, 09:26:00 PM
probably a wise choice. right?
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: artifaker1 on January 08, 2009, 09:33:00 PM
You'll be back.
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: pseman on January 08, 2009, 09:45:00 PM
I hear ya. I have set a limit of 3 shooters for me. No way I have time to shoot any more than that. Now in order get a new bow, I have to sell one first and I just can't bring myself to sell any of the 3 I have(BW PSAII,Quinn Stallion,JK Kanati).

I have recently started trying to build my first bow however, those don't count  :D
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: DEATHMASTER on January 08, 2009, 10:11:00 PM
Did you see that lattest bow listed???
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: Al Kidner on January 08, 2009, 11:06:00 PM
Yep, I too have settled on 3 bows as well.
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: IronCreekArcher on January 08, 2009, 11:54:00 PM
Scared me as well... I am trying to get rid of a Critter Gitter on there...thought I was SOL...lol!
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: Yellow Dog on January 09, 2009, 02:24:00 AM
I feel your pain, listed one to sell and wound up buying three. Sold the limbs from one so I could justify the Mailman banging on the door over the last week with my wife. Plan on selling a couple of more but everytime I try that I wind up with more bows than I started with!
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: heydeerman on January 09, 2009, 05:41:00 AM
Last year I hunted with 3 bows and killed 4 deer, (Dont own one of them now). This year I hunted with various bows and have missed 4 deer. One I shot at twice. I told myself, after reading several different threads where I saw someone post "fear the man with one bow" I have to do that. I got rid of everything but 2 and I let go of some fine bows...2 Firefly longbows   :(  , a Widow, and a Whisperstick recurve. Sticking with the Robertsons because they are the exact same length and weight. Different grips but easy to switch. One is a takedown too.
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: Apex Predator on January 09, 2009, 09:50:00 AM
That's too bad, because I just listed a Vision Quest w/pierce points for $200.  :)
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: mike hall on January 09, 2009, 09:57:00 AM
Dude! quit watching Dr. Phil. I feel much better when I see everyone doing it.  :D    ;)
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: HATCHCHASER on January 09, 2009, 10:15:00 AM
Don't be a quiter.  :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: vermonster13 on January 09, 2009, 10:17:00 AM
If I had a bow from everyone who made this statement and then came back......lol
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: DEAN on January 09, 2009, 11:14:00 AM
You know i've said that at least a thousand times myself!!!!GOOD LUCK YOU bow-a-holic .THROW THE TOWEL IN NOW !!!YOU KNOW YOUR GONNA
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: bayoulongbowman on January 09, 2009, 11:28:00 AM
HA HA yeah, right!!!!   :saywhat:    :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: Bill Turner on January 09, 2009, 11:37:00 AM
I'm not sure if there is a 12 step program for bow aholics. I just know that the cure is not easy. Good luck. Now, about that Black Widow you sold. I have a PMA-V (Ironwood) that I would let you have for a ..................  :banghead:
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: oneshot-onekill on January 09, 2009, 11:44:00 AM
I' m on the 12 step program..er that's the one where you buy 12 bows from the classifieds right?
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: bbassi on January 09, 2009, 11:45:00 AM
GOOD! one less sniper.    :biglaugh:

Seriously though, even though you settled one one bow (uhm) you still need ammo, and clothes, and quivers, and and and...

you won't be far away, and I'm willing to bet you'll just be stopping in to "look" once in a while.
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: BowHuntingFool on January 09, 2009, 11:54:00 AM
I have to tell ya, I caught myself with my new bow in hand, the day I got it, browsing the classifieds!    :help:
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: joe ashton on January 09, 2009, 12:17:00 PM
we'll miss you man!  But it is for yourown good...
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: recurve_shooter on January 09, 2009, 01:45:00 PM
He'll fall off the wagon again....we always do!  :D
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: Steelhead on January 09, 2009, 02:04:00 PM
Cant help you.They call me the enabler.I got a nice Robertson Perequine in your preffered wieght and custom grip for your hand if you are interested.Make you a real good deal.Check the classifieds LOL.
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: Kingwouldbe on January 09, 2009, 02:14:00 PM
Steelhead, I think it was a song by Steppen Wolf in the 70's G-D the pusher man    :knothead:   .LOL

I have been doing the same thing, just trying to stay away.

The problem is, when I do peak, there it is, just what I've been looking for.   :help:
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: Jake Allen on January 09, 2009, 02:24:00 PM
Rehab is for quitters!
1 a month, only 1 a month.
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: Chester Thompson on January 09, 2009, 02:36:00 PM
Good now if I can get some of the other people to stop buying things here to, maybe prices will drop into my price range...

Hahaha     :biglaugh:    :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: heydeerman on January 09, 2009, 03:53:00 PM
I'll tell ya what, you fellas are brutal. Just to take the heat off, I'm thinkin about quittin eating junk food, fatty food, dippin, and sex. Now that'll give ya somethin to talk about.

BTW, I didnt see no Pergrine on the classifieds.
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: Greg Owen on January 09, 2009, 03:59:00 PM
Be careful, in some parts of the world, giving up your sex involves a very sharp knife....
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: Dale Hajas on January 09, 2009, 04:44:00 PM
Dang... That's too bad cuz I know about a Robertson Purist that's gonna be looking for a new owner soon.  :smileystooges:
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: Jack Denbow on January 09, 2009, 05:47:00 PM
"A man cannot have too many bows"
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: LoneWolf73 on January 09, 2009, 05:55:00 PM
On one side on the coin, I'll say.....I hope you had a fun journey to your destination. On the other side of the coin(after reading your last post on other vices) I might be taking side bets that you will be back in the game! LOL All the best in any case. By the way I got this.........,you got to try it!
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: highcountry on January 09, 2009, 06:11:00 PM
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l182/highcountry_photos/silvertip.jpg)

 (http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l182/highcountry_photos/scafer60lbs-1.jpg)

Then came along little witch, open the basket and the most beautiful red Schafer fell out! "Oh" said the bowhunter.  :eek:
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: Chris Wilson on January 09, 2009, 06:22:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by vermonster13:
If I had a bow from everyone who made this statement and then came back......lol
That was my first thought.   :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: buckster on January 09, 2009, 07:18:00 PM
Kim

I'll take some side-bets with you!  Hard to break old habits.
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: bentpole on January 09, 2009, 08:05:00 PM
Good for you Jim!   :thumbsup:   Good Luck Bud!   :clapper:    :pray:    :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: Randy Morin on January 10, 2009, 09:28:00 AM
Jim, it's the thought that counts.  At least your trying  ;)  But you know "they" will pull you back in!

The only fix for your particular addiction is to build your own bows.  But of course thats really not gonna save you any money at first. But you will love to hunt your own.
Good luck.
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: Wednesday Caste on January 10, 2009, 09:57:00 AM
Awe man    :mad:    You just made my mouse finger itchy for classifieds again!
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: bear1336 on January 10, 2009, 10:47:00 AM
Jim
I told you years ago at Tar Hollow when I buy a bow I get adoption papers with it. Still got my 70 Grizzly and the auction bow you got me remember that bow.

Dave
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: heydeerman on January 10, 2009, 11:24:00 AM
Randy,

Building my own is in my future.

Dave,

Refresh my memory man.
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: snag on January 10, 2009, 12:47:00 PM
"The grass is always greener on the other side"     This saying comes to mind for me. I get a couple of great "dream bows" and then I make the mistake of looking at the classifieds! I start to thinking of how a bow would shoot, how it looks...and before you know it I am reaching for the mouse.  I haven't caved into the desire yet! But it is still there....excuse me, I need to go check something out...   :)
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: Tracyandrook on January 10, 2009, 01:03:00 PM
I was having some trouble getting a starter bow and I'm wondering if it was the collectors bidding high on me! A wall full of bows (at least, the low-weight ones) could mean somebody, or somebodies, somewhere else, who don't have something to shoot. So thanks very much for putting these back out into the world. You might be giving up the tools but I think you'll be promoting the skills when you do.  Thanks and pass on the gift!
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: NorthernCaliforniaHunter on January 10, 2009, 08:43:00 PM
You guys mean I won't be happy with my first bow? I love her. How can you be so promiscuous?    :eek:
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: heydeerman on January 10, 2009, 11:50:00 PM
NCH,

Thinking back, I have bought and sold over 100 bows over the last 10 years. My first bow was a take down recurve made by a fellow in Montana that is not making bows because of a serious auto accident that incompassitated his son. Wish I could remember his name.  :knothead:   That was one fine bow that I would love to have back and I could have been totally happy with that one. I think I sold that to Country Birl down in Florida. If you got a good one hang on to it.
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: Danny Rowan on January 11, 2009, 02:23:00 AM
Jim, tsk,tsk, only a 100,LOL.

Danny
Title: Re: Saying goodbye to the classifieds
Post by: heydeerman on January 11, 2009, 08:09:00 AM
Danny,

That's all I can remember. There's proly a couple I forgot...on purpose  :goldtooth: