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Title: St. Jude's Firefly
Post by: Pinecone on August 15, 2009, 09:57:00 AM
Yesterday, I arrived home from work and to a  white shipping carton from Jim at Firefly Bows.  Jim had already emailed me to say that my St. Jude's bow was on the way and I was anxious to snip through the layers of clear shipping tape that would lead to my new longbow.

I lifted the top of the box and nestled inside was the carefully packed riser and limbs.  I cautiously made my way through the casings of newspaper and bubble wrap until I lifted out the work of art that is the St. Jude's Firefly Longbow.

All I can say is "Wow"!  This bow is not only beautiful, well-balanced, and smooth...but it flat shoots!

Jim was kind enough to go to the extra trouble to buld the bow with a custom grip that perfectly fits my hand and to put together a riser with all the accents of his custom ordered Firefly Bows.  In short, he made every effort to ensure that the St. Jude's Bow was a worthy testament to the purpose for which it was created...a gift given to the benefit of others.

A special thank you go out to Rob Distefano, who orinally conceived of and supported this donation and to Jim for his artistry and generosity.

In humble appreciation...

Claudia

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/crestedshaft/Firefly1.jpg)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/crestedshaft/Firefly2.jpg)

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b158/crestedshaft/Firefly3.jpg)
Title: Re: St. Jude's Firefly
Post by: Chris Surtees on August 15, 2009, 09:59:00 AM
:thumbsup:     :thumbsup:
Title: Re: St. Jude's Firefly
Post by: Pinecone on August 15, 2009, 10:01:00 AM
Bow Specs are:  62" and 47# @ 27".  Limbs are flat black and the riser is cocobola Diamondwood.  The inscrption reads "For Pinecone and the St. Jude's Kids".

I've got big plans for this bow   :campfire:  .

Claudia
Title: Re: St. Jude's Firefly
Post by: Roughcountry on August 15, 2009, 10:06:00 AM
:clapper:
Title: Re: St. Jude's Firefly
Post by: heydeerman on August 15, 2009, 10:07:00 AM
"All I can say is "Wow"! This bow is not only beautiful, well-balanced, and smooth...but it flat shoots!"

That is what most folks say when they get their hands on a Firefly.
Title: Re: St. Jude's Firefly
Post by: jacobsladder on August 15, 2009, 10:28:00 AM
Ive got mine coming next weekend.....cant wait! Jim goes above and beyond for his customers... his bows are as smooth as silk, and I'm glad to call him a friend.
Title: Re: St. Jude's Firefly
Post by: David Spear on August 15, 2009, 10:29:00 AM
Another St. Judes beaut.
Title: Re: St. Jude's Firefly
Post by: GRINCH on August 15, 2009, 11:25:00 AM
:clapper:    :clapper:
Title: Re: St. Jude's Firefly
Post by: 2-BIG on August 15, 2009, 11:34:00 AM
What a beautiful bow! Jim is a super guy and one talented bowyer!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: St. Jude's Firefly
Post by: Steve Clandinin on August 15, 2009, 11:49:00 AM
What a great looking bow ! You'll love it.
Title: Re: St. Jude's Firefly
Post by: Shinken on August 15, 2009, 11:51:00 AM
Very nice Claudia!  Very nice!

Enjoy and have a great 2009 hunting season!

Shoot straight, Shinken
Title: Re: St. Jude's Firefly
Post by: Drew on August 15, 2009, 12:00:00 PM
Claudia, I really hope you enjoy the new FireFly! I'm sure you'll find they are one of the best bows on the market in my opinion. Jim is a talented bowyer and a great person.

Hope you put some meat on the table with it, and enjoy shooting it.

Yeahhh Stevie, Oct 1 is coming bro!

I'm moving up the list for  my FireFly carbon limbs now.
Title: Re: St. Jude's Firefly
Post by: JoeM on August 15, 2009, 12:26:00 PM
:)     :)    :thumbsup:    :)    :)
Title: Re: St. Jude's Firefly
Post by: rastaman on August 15, 2009, 12:50:00 PM
Very nice Claudia!  Made to my specs too! If you get tired of it let me know  ;)
Title: Re: St. Jude's Firefly
Post by: 4runr on August 15, 2009, 01:06:00 PM
Beautiful!!
Title: Re: St. Jude's Firefly
Post by: Steve O on August 15, 2009, 04:36:00 PM
I see a couple of big fat elk laying next to that bow over the next few weeks...

Go Pinecone!
Title: Re: St. Jude's Firefly
Post by: Pinecone on August 15, 2009, 07:52:00 PM
Steve O...it could happen!  I've tuned up some GT shafts that I won in a previous St. Jude's auction and tipped them with some 260 grain BHs.  They hit like a hammer!

Claudia
Title: Re: St. Jude's Firefly
Post by: Over&Under on August 15, 2009, 08:19:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by 2-BIG:
What a beautiful bow! Jim is a super guy and one talented bowyer!   :thumbsup:  
Agreed 100%

 :clapper:
Title: Re: St. Jude's Firefly
Post by: Weasel on August 15, 2009, 09:24:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by heydeerman:
"All I can say is "Wow"! This bow is not only beautiful, well-balanced, and smooth...but it flat shoots!"

That is what most folks say when they get their hands on a Firefly.
Just got my new Firefly out to shoot today.

Ditto!!
Title: Re: St. Jude's Firefly
Post by: Guru on August 15, 2009, 09:52:00 PM
Good for you...some serious "mojo" working for ya   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: St. Jude's Firefly
Post by: wihill on August 16, 2009, 12:59:00 AM
Beautiful bow.     :cool:    :cool:    

There's always room in the stable for a FireFly at my house - Jim's an amazing person to deal with, I can't wait to put an order in with him.
Title: Re: St. Jude's Firefly
Post by: bentpole on August 16, 2009, 07:11:00 AM
Great looking bow and for a Great Cause!     :thumbsup:    :archer:
Title: Re: St. Jude's Firefly
Post by: jacobsladder on August 17, 2009, 09:09:00 AM
ttt for the Firefly
Title: Re: St. Jude's Firefly
Post by: Killdeer on August 17, 2009, 04:41:00 PM
TTT for Team Pinecone!

Congrats, and kudos to Firefly bows. Oh, and ditto what Randy said... those are right close to my specs too!

I am sure that the two of you will have some dandy adventures, and I am patiently awaiting the pleasure of a quiet morning, a cup of coffee, and a long, long story!

Killdeer   :thumbsup:    :campfire:    :coffee:
Title: Re: St. Jude's Firefly
Post by: Shaun on August 17, 2009, 04:48:00 PM
St Judes  bow, St J arrows, don't I recall something about a St J elk with your name on it? Go get em gal! Good Hunting!