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Title: The "ShippShrew" ends the season!
Post by: Tim on January 12, 2009, 10:21:00 AM
I posted a story back on Christmas day about a gentleman from Trad Gang named Billy Shipp.  Take a moment to read the link and this will all make sense.

 http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=39;t=000315  

Overview:   My son and I received a Super Shrew Limited bow and matching knife at 5:00 pm on Christmas Eve.  It was an incredible "gift" from my good friend, met here on the Trad Gang, Billy Shipp.  

I decided to hunt with the bow throughout our late Pennsylvania season hoping to fill either my buck tag or a doe tag.  As fate would have it, Friday evening everything came together.

I had passed up a group of 9 does and yearlings early on.  With 30 minutes left of day light another group of 7 swung wide past me with a small buck following the group.  They all moved out to the corn field.  At last light a straggler came through.  With my opportunity of a buck fading I decided to take the 20 yard shot at what I assumed was a lone doe I had seen several times.  My shot was true and a 30 yard recovery made for a great evening.  As you can see my doe ended up being a rather nice buttom buck.  What an ending to another great season!

Thank you again to our friend Billy, what an incredible gift for my son and I.

Tim & Tim Jr.

 (http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f281/Wyoming1/IMG_4505.jpg)
Title: Re: The "ShippShrew" ends the season!
Post by: vermonster13 on January 12, 2009, 10:22:00 AM
Excellent!
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Post by: limbow on January 12, 2009, 10:29:00 AM
Incredible!!! Great story. This clearly defines the members here at Tradgang.
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Post by: tradtusker on January 12, 2009, 10:29:00 AM
awesome!
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Post by: frassettor on January 12, 2009, 10:31:00 AM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:
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Post by: Steve G on January 12, 2009, 10:33:00 AM
A fitting conclusion to a great story and friendship!!
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Post by: MJB on January 12, 2009, 10:34:00 AM
OUTSTANDING   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Stick_N_String on January 12, 2009, 10:36:00 AM
Nice!!
 :thumbsup:  
Daren
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Post by: Arwin on January 12, 2009, 10:37:00 AM
Thats incredible!!!!   :clapper:    :clapper:
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Post by: Guru on January 12, 2009, 10:48:00 AM
Very, Very cool!  Congrats Tim    :clapper:

Can't believe how your boy has grown    ;)

Now how 'bout you two come on up for the Bunny hunt....eventually I'm gonna stop askin'    :goldtooth:
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Post by: Bjorn on January 12, 2009, 10:52:00 AM
Doesn't get any better than that!!
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Post by: BowHuntingFool on January 12, 2009, 10:53:00 AM
Good stuff!!!!! Congrats to all!   :clapper:
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Post by: Chris Surtees on January 12, 2009, 11:21:00 AM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :clapper:
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Post by: SpankyNeal on January 12, 2009, 11:50:00 AM
Awesome!  :thumbsup:    :clapper:
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Post by: billy shipp on January 12, 2009, 12:01:00 PM
Good going Tim. It does my heart good to know you are enjoying the bow....now that you've taken a deer with the bow don'tcha think it's time to pass it on down to Tim Jr?
Great picture by the way.

Billy
Title: Re: The "ShippShrew" ends the season!
Post by: Tim on January 12, 2009, 12:17:00 PM
Billy,

Tim Jr. is going to be 17 years old in a few weeks.  You remember that age, perfume and gasoline!  Usually when I see him I introduce myself....hoping he gets the hint that I'd like to see him around more often.

As for the bow and passing it down....let's not give him any ideas!   :knothead:    

I've got a few good photos but I picked this one because I still "kind of" look about the same size as him.     :(

.
Title: Re: The "ShippShrew" ends the season!
Post by: tukudu on January 12, 2009, 01:05:00 PM
Tim you closed that loop real nice like. If he is going to PSU....heha and hang on for the ride. I have been there and done it. tom
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Post by: Big Ed on January 12, 2009, 04:28:00 PM
Nice pic. Tim you must be kneeling on a Cinder Block.LOL
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Post by: Fritz on January 12, 2009, 04:42:00 PM
Congrats and well done!
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Post by: drewsbow on January 12, 2009, 05:41:00 PM
:thumbsup:    :clapper:
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Post by: GregD on January 12, 2009, 05:50:00 PM
Way to go Tim. Hey those trees look familiar. I think it's only fair that you keep the bow and your son gets the knife and guts all your deer for you.
Title: Re: The "ShippShrew" ends the season!
Post by: Tim on January 12, 2009, 06:05:00 PM
I've already had him drag a few "long ones" this year, let's not ask too much from the little guy!  :saywhat:
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Post by: Jwilliam on January 12, 2009, 06:12:00 PM
Awesome!!! Great story.  :thumbsup:  


Bill
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Post by: Day Dreamer on January 12, 2009, 06:16:00 PM
What a Blessing, the whole thing friendship,gift,deer. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: MYSTIKBOW on January 12, 2009, 06:46:00 PM
Little guy...ha   My son looks down on me and calls ME little guy now. LOL  Funny how fast time
flies eh Tim?
Hey, now that you've put that thing through it's paces why don't ya send it up here for another fellow lefty to test drive. I promise I'll kill sumthin with it.    :bigsmyl:  
I might even let Webby take it for a spinn!!

Great story of friendship with an excellent ending Tim. Ya gotta feel like the richest man alive with friends like that!
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Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on January 12, 2009, 06:52:00 PM
:thumbsup:
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Post by: A.S. on January 12, 2009, 06:58:00 PM
Way to go Tim and Billy! I was hoping to see some pics today.

Take care guys,

Allen
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Post by: Son of Texas on January 12, 2009, 07:20:00 PM
Congrats It don't get any better than that.   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Harmless on January 12, 2009, 07:23:00 PM
Awesome!!! congrats !
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Post by: Bakes168 on January 12, 2009, 07:39:00 PM
That's awsome!  :clapper:  
There are a lot of good people out there.

Bakes
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Post by: Toklat1 on January 12, 2009, 09:12:00 PM
Thanks for sharing the photo Tim. Hope to see many more.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The "ShippShrew" ends the season!
Post by: Tim on January 12, 2009, 09:18:00 PM
Hey Guys....thanks for the congrats!

John....not much chance of this little bow seeing NY, maybe Denton Hill where you're more than welcome to take her for a spin!  

Haven't heard much from Mr. Webster.  Having to go back to school after Christmas break has probably done wore him out!    :readit:
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Post by: bowhunterfrompast on January 12, 2009, 10:11:00 PM
Congrats  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Rick Butler on January 12, 2009, 10:21:00 PM
Nicely done! On everyone's part.
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Post by: MYSTIKBOW on January 12, 2009, 10:31:00 PM
I'll take you up on that sir!
 I think your right about Bill. I saw him last thur. at Wildwood archery club. He was tottin that new (to him) widow he got from Buckster. Nice shooter!  He also brought along a couple of bows he was trying to peddle. Nang that man!

I don't see too much of Scott anymore.
He's pretty busy    :saywhat:  
I did see the Schafer limbs for sale but didn't pay too much attention to em.  I'll bet your right thought.
Title: Re: The "ShippShrew" ends the season!
Post by: buckster on January 12, 2009, 11:15:00 PM
Tim

That is a great picture and memory to cherish!

Congratulations buddy.
Title: Re: The "ShippShrew" ends the season!
Post by: tukudu on January 13, 2009, 08:19:00 AM
Old scott is lurking and diving when the time is right. He is always working behind the scene. Has been chasin big bunnies in the Addys these days.
Title: Re: The "ShippShrew" ends the season!
Post by: bayoulongbowman on January 13, 2009, 04:00:00 PM
Tim, congrats bud, those Shrew bows are as quiet as church mouse!!!!ya gotta love it, great story...God bless , marco#78
Title: Re: The "ShippShrew" ends the season!
Post by: varmint101 on January 13, 2009, 07:39:00 PM
Wow, I missed that story somehow.  Awesome!