I just recieved this pic from my Cousin back home in New York. We were talking the other night and and archery came up. She got real excited and said she had a picture of our Grandfather and my Dad shooting a bow when he was little. To say the least I was really pumped up and can not wait to get a print for my bow room wall. (http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w266/MGERARDI_2007/scan00121.jpg)
That is a priceless contribution made to you and the family. Hang on to it.
Lynn Hunt
That is really cool...very luck to have something like that.
After my grandmothers funeral last fall all of us sat around and looked at old photo's of hunting trips she had...it was nice.
Josh
That is outstanding!
its in your blood. now when you have kids and grand kids you can pass the heritage on :thumbsup:
That's a blast from the past. Really cool. :thumbsup:
A little family backround. My Father died when I was about a year old. My Grandfather died shortly after , he just could not handle the loss of my dad. When I was 14 years old I asked my Mother for a bow for my birthday with no prior knowledge of my fathers side of the family being involved with archery. My Mothers jaw hit the ground and she walked around in a daze for a day or two. My 15th Birthday came and I got my first bear bow. She then sat me down and filled me in about my Fathers side of the family. I shot paper plates on straw bales for years and never stopped. This pic is a piece of my past that means alot to me.
I love it, brings a tear to this old softy.
That's very special...and enjoyed reading this.
What a great story, what did your Grand Father do for a living? Arms like that he must worked hard. 15cents for the magazine, just one great picture. Thanks for sending to us.
What a treasure... Thanks for sharing it with us.
John III
That's really neat Mike....going to look good in your bow room. :thumbsup:
Thanks everyone...Rabbit man your gonna have to see it in person one of these days..Highcountry. My grandpa was a heavy equipment operator and a welder.
Mike, as Primal Dreams reinforces the reasons we hunt, that photo should tell you why you are into archery. You gotta luv it...........Shick
Very cool picture and story.Born with archery in the blood.
You are truly "Born to the Bow".
Simply awesome, thanks for sharing that.
AWESOME Story!!!! I got chill bumps......
Priceless!!!!!
Thats....Awesome! What a keepsake :thumbsup:
That is a great picture even if you didn't know the people in it. For you, with the story behind it.....all I can think to say is WOW! What a treasure!
Wow what a fantastic window into the past! Since your grandfather and your father are on the cover, was there a feature article about them in the magazine? What a gift!
Your tag line:
>>>------>"What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."<------<<<
Oliver Wendall Holmes.
I would say that traditional archery lies within you. :thumbsup:
Definately worth framing.
Now that is just cool :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Somebody already said it Arrow, it's a Treasure.
Very cool pic and story. Thanks for sharing :thumbsup:
Good stuff right there Mike!!
Wonderful picture and story if bittersweet! Thank you!
I bet the day you asked your Mom for a bow she knew that God was letting her know they are in good hands and it was His way of showing her to keep the faith....I know this pic will be cherished forever and I can only imagine the joy she felt that day...God Bless and Thanks for sharing that...Keefers <")))><
That is just Awesome Brother, simply awesome!!
I tell ya what....
Yer Grandpa had some guns on him back then!!!!
Good stuff to celebrate.
Thanks guys, for all the thoughtful responses.
Mike
Thats as good as it gets.
Great story and a neat piece of personal history.
Mike,
I know how you feel here is a picture of my grandfather on right in his younger years...around 1910. This was done on silk screen and is in the book "100 years Hunting Wisconsin" I only met him once when I was 15 years old. All I remember is what a great story teller he was and what a wonderful night. Now my first grand child is due in August, sure hope to have a picture like yours one day...Doc
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v110/tippit/kodiakII.jpg)
Strange how our instincts are blood linked and passed on...
Kudos to your cousin and Congrats to you on holding tight to heritage.
Mat it, frame it, regale in it!
I like old photos like that. When archery was archery....
It's always nice when you can reconnect with your roots.
Doc,
That is a great picture. Im sure there will be a lot of great pics in your future. Best wishes for your family come August. Maybe you should start out with a Crib Bow pic. :D
Awesome!!!!!
That is too cool...I'm glad you came into possession of such a fine memento of your kin.
Beautiful!
That is really cool! What part of New York were they from? I'm in Triangle which is approx 50 miles south of Syracuse.
Mike that's an awesome find/treasure. I'd bet there are some more pics of them out there some where. might be worth a little digging! :archer: