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Title: Weight...friendship and a new bow! (it's in his hands now)
Post by: Oliverstacy on January 31, 2009, 01:21:00 AM

I was hanging a treestand in the fall of 2006 with my life long friend and needless to say I was sucking wind big time. I had gained weight steadily over the last 5 years and was just over 300 lbs. I commented that I need to lose some weight and he kind of said ya that might not be a bad idea.

In the fall of 2007 we again found ourselves moving treestand around and again after a short time hanging a stand I was sucking wind again...I again stated that I needed to lose some weight. He pointed out that this was the second year he had heard this.

So in late December of that year he handed me an envelope and said when you get home read it and let me know what you think...okay this ought to be interesting. About 2 days later I opened it up and inside was a contract to lose weight...it stated that I had made reference to the fact I needed to lose some weight and this was an incentive. I didn't need a reason but this was what it stated. Basically over the next 6 months he would pay me $5 dollars for every pound I took off up to 50 lbs and $7 dollars per pound if I went over 50 lbs. There was a payout if I maintain this weight loss for 18 months and so on...it potentially could be some big money. I agreed reluctantly since I shouldn't need a reason to better my health and the next time I saw him (01-01-08) I weighed in and signed the contract...I didn't do much that at first but then my wife and I joined Weight Watchers and the weight started to come off.

Here is a before picture July of 2007:

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h138/oliverstacy/IMG_3103-1.jpg)

Here is a after picture July of 2008:

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h138/oliverstacy/GEDC0217.jpg)

Well needless to say the weight continued to come off and I've lost a total of 70 lbs (wife has lost 27) and this is an updated photo, almost exactly a year after the first. Both were taken in July of 2007 and 2008.

So I decided to return the favor for the incentive to lose weight and had a bow made for him...he has shot compounds with fingers so I hope the transition will be smooth. He has said he doesn't have time but I know for a fact that 30 arrows a night will make you a good shot with proper fundamentals, which he has. So I'm going to challenge him to make the switch to the better side of bowhunting, traditional archery. I switched from a release and compound to fingers with stick and string in 2007 and have never looked back.

I bough a wicked piece of Myrtle and a really nice piece of curly Claro Walnut (Marcus is hobby woodworker and loves Claro Walnut) and then we added some Osage of my parents farm. JD at Whisperstik whipped this beauty up for me.

Bow in next post...sorry had to.

Figured I'd throw this in because I know better:

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h138/oliverstacy/pichers1.jpg)

Josh

Title: Re: Weight...friendship and a new bow! (it's in his hands now)
Post by: Chris Surtees on January 31, 2009, 01:26:00 AM

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Weight...friendship and a new bow! (it's in his hands now)
Post by: Oliverstacy on January 31, 2009, 01:41:00 AM

Okay now for the bow and some history around what I wanted on and in it...as stated before Marcus (friend) since age 6 is an artist and always signed his painting with (MARVID by Marcus). This is where all the MARVID (first three letters of his first name and last three of his middle) references came about. Next I love Myrtle since I found out what it was by playing guitars. Claro walnut is one of Marcus favorite woods to use in his projects and the Osage is for some Mojo from our farm. Huge fencerow of this wonderful wood lines one of our farm fields.

Bow is a 60" MojoStik by Whisperstik and is 45 @ 29". Arrows have Onestringer wraps and 3 5" yellow feathers like he likes to shoot.

Curly claro walnut riser with an AWESOME osage saddle and myrtle limbs...it has pronghorn accents and tips.

Front side:
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h138/oliverstacy/GEDC0907-1.jpg)

Back side:
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h138/oliverstacy/GEDC0910-1.jpg)

Off side of Riser:
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h138/oliverstacy/GEDC0899-1.jpg)

Shelf side:
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h138/oliverstacy/GEDC0897-1.jpg)

Close on the grip...pronghorn on the end of the overlays and back of shelf:
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h138/oliverstacy/GEDC0911-1.jpg)

Another with arrows:
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h138/oliverstacy/GEDC0900-1.jpg)

"Weight for the shot"

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h138/oliverstacy/GEDC0906-1.jpg)

The bow is flat out awesome and I can't wait to see how he shoots it. I don't have a stringer with me so I didn't string it up.

I can't wait to give it to him this next week at our next weigh in.

Josh

Title: Re: Weight...friendship and a new bow! (it's in his hands now)
Post by: Oliverstacy on January 31, 2009, 01:45:00 AM

Thanks again JD...it is amazing.

Had fun tonight at the Kzoo show with ya.

Josh

Title: Re: Weight...friendship and a new bow! (it's in his hands now)
Post by: whitebuffalo on January 31, 2009, 03:20:00 AM

WOW,,thats gotta be one of the nicest MOJO's I've seen,, very nice story and very nice bow and arrows,,JB

Title: Re: Weight...friendship and a new bow! (it's in his hands now)
Post by: loyd on January 31, 2009, 04:22:00 AM

way to go , you have a nice family there. loyd

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Post by: wollybear on January 31, 2009, 07:43:00 AM

great, life is so good is it not! :bigsmyl:

Title: Re: Weight...friendship and a new bow! (it's in his hands now)
Post by: Guru on January 31, 2009, 07:52:00 AM

Awesome story and congrats to all involved :notworthy: :clapper:

That bow is a beauty :pray:

Title: Re: Weight...friendship and a new bow! (it's in his hands now)
Post by: Tater on January 31, 2009, 08:20:00 AM

Very special story! Great friendships are to be cherished,good luck to everyone.

Nice bow too!
:thumbsup:

Title: Re: Weight...friendship and a new bow! (it's in his hands now)
Post by: aYak on January 31, 2009, 08:30:00 AM

Congrats. I know from personal experience it ain't easy. Over the last 5yrs I've managed to drop 150, then gained 40 of it back, but have now have been able to drop 15 of that 40.

Your knees will thank you, your hunting will improve, but more importantly, you'll be able to be around for that great looking family.

Title: Re: Weight...friendship and a new bow! (it's in his hands now)
Post by: el_kirk on January 31, 2009, 08:42:00 AM

Josh,
Congratulations on your results!
I second what several folks have said already...you're more likely to be around for your family.
My father smokes and doesn't exercise. Now when we go hunting there are just certain things that he can't do. I can tell it bothers him a little; he has even complained on occasion, saying,"If I'd know I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself." :)
Keep up the good work!

Title: Re: Weight...friendship and a new bow! (it's in his hands now)
Post by: ron w on January 31, 2009, 08:58:00 AM

Not only is that cool, but the good thing is that you can be healthy and be around for your kids for along time. Stay active keep the weight off and enjoy life and the kids. Trust me they grow way to fast. My little girl will be 28 in April and married in June. Seems like last week she was play'n in the back yard. ron w

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Post by: vermonster13 on January 31, 2009, 08:58:00 AM

:thumbsup:

Title: Re: Weight...friendship and a new bow! (it's in his hands now)
Post by: mwmwmb on January 31, 2009, 09:08:00 AM

:clapper:

Title: Re: Weight...friendship and a new bow! (it's in his hands now)
Post by: dragon rider on January 31, 2009, 09:11:00 AM

Congratulations - in part on the weight loss, but even more on a friend like that. And, on the off chance, you're wondering, ron w is right. Seems like only months since I was holding my daughter's hand to walk her across parking lots - now I'm playing with my two grandsons.

Title: Re: Weight...friendship and a new bow! (it's in his hands now)
Post by: NewtoTrad2008 on January 31, 2009, 09:20:00 AM

What an inspiring story, it's amazing how good friends know how to motivate us. You'll have to update us on his reaction and progress.
:thumbsup:

Title: Re: Weight...friendship and a new bow! (it's in his hands now)
Post by: on January 31, 2009, 11:02:00 AM

Congrats! Your friend did you and your family a great favor and now you are returning the favor to him. That is a beautiful bow and the whole idea was fantastic. Good luck to your buddy on his induction to the dark side.

Bisch

Title: Re: Weight...friendship and a new bow! (it's in his hands now)
Post by: sou-pawbowhunter on January 31, 2009, 11:38:00 AM

That is a truly beautiful story. Congrats on your weight loss, and more importantly, finding a friend like that.

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Post by: Gator1 on January 31, 2009, 04:16:00 PM

:clapper: :clapper: :clapper:

That is awesome.....

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Post by: jacobsladder on January 31, 2009, 04:21:00 PM

:clapper:

Title: Re: Weight...friendship and a new bow! (it's in his hands now)
Post by: tradtusker on January 31, 2009, 04:40:00 PM

very cool, Great bow! im sure he will love it.
Congrats on getting the weight off :thumbsup:

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Post by: jimmerc on January 31, 2009, 04:42:00 PM

:campfire:

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Post by: Cottonmouth on February 01, 2009, 12:46:00 AM

Great story, what a blessing to have friends and family like that!

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Post by: Holm-Made on February 01, 2009, 01:56:00 AM

Pretty cool story. Sounds like everyone is a winner. You have a good, close friend right there.

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Post by: cacciatore on February 01, 2009, 08:13:00 AM

Congratulations,take care of your friendship!!

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Post by: Oliverstacy on February 01, 2009, 08:25:00 AM

Thanks for all the well wishes on the weight loss...I still count points everyday and plan on running this year to help the process.

I'm going to try to give the bow to him this week or weekend but I'm not sure when, we're both so busy that it's hard to make the hour journey. Funny distance wise it isn't that far but there's no easy way to get up there to where he lives.

Hopefully he'll have it soon and be ready for deer season this fall.

Josh

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Post by: pete p on February 02, 2009, 07:43:00 PM

Josh, awesome story. good eye on that wood. that osage off your farm is some of the nicest i have seen, your friend is going to have an awesome bow (the best in fact) to start out with!

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Post by: Oliverstacy on February 02, 2009, 08:15:00 PM

He found that bow out of the following:

Claro Walnut:
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h138/oliverstacy/ClaroWalnut.jpg)

Myrtle:
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h138/oliverstacy/MyrtleBow.jpg)

Osage from our farm:
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h138/oliverstacy/Osagetruckload-1.jpg)

He does amazing work...

Josh

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Post by: Oliverstacy on February 08, 2009, 08:35:00 PM

Well it's finally in his hands now...wow does it shoot nice.

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h138/oliverstacy/GEDC0003.jpg)

I think he likes it:
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h138/oliverstacy/GEDC0006.jpg)

I have wanted to shoot an arrow or two but knew he should be the one to take the first shot so I waited, it does shoot very nice though.

It is smooth to say the least! JD it's AWESOME!!!

Josh

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Post by: 30coupe on February 08, 2009, 10:06:00 PM

Great story and a beautiful bow! I'm sure it is one your friend will treasure for a lifetime. Now get him signed up to Tradgang and his days on the dark side will be over!

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Post by: NorthernCaliforniaHunter on February 09, 2009, 12:02:00 AM

That is one awesome story. Thank you for sharing!!!

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Post by: wisconsin wood butcher on February 09, 2009, 07:49:00 AM

:campfire: :campfire:

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Post by: 9 Finger on February 14, 2009, 10:13:00 AM

As the recipient of this very fine Mojo Stick I must say that it shoots mighty nice.

Thank you Oliverstacy!

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Post by: Broken Arrow 1 on February 14, 2009, 04:12:00 PM

Awseome story and WOW!!!! what an awseome looking bow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Post by: katie on February 14, 2009, 10:50:00 PM

AWESOME!

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Post by: Oliverstacy on February 15, 2009, 01:06:00 AM

I got a phone call for Marcus this morning asking me to check my email...this was in the post:

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h138/oliverstacy/10_yd_Group_2-14-091.jpg)

Marcus...I'll help you post pictures in the future!

Awesome to have ya aboard this wonderful site!

Told ya you'd have fun shooting trad! This make my day in so many ways.

Josh

Trad Gang

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