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Title: New archer
Post by: Bill Carlsen on July 23, 2010, 08:03:00 PM
Never been around boys too much. I had a mom, a sister (dad worked a lot so I saw little of him), 3 daughters, 2 granddaughters and my current wife and her daughter. That's a lot of females. Well, Marissa, my stepdaughter had two little boys. Elijah just turned 3. His height and weight is that an of average 5 year old. His mom is 6"4' and his dad is as well. Last month I got an archery set for him, not knowing how he would take to it. I think the pictures tell the story.

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a322/Arrowworks/Elijah3.jpg)

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a322/Arrowworks/Elijah1.jpg)

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a322/Arrowworks/Elijah.jpg)

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a322/Arrowworks/Elijah2.jpg)

And we thought it only appropriate to get him ready for future Muzzy Stump Shoots.

(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a322/Arrowworks/Elijah4.jpg)
Title: Re: New archer
Post by: rastaman on July 23, 2010, 08:07:00 PM
Good stuff!     :thumbsup:   i know you are proud!
Title: Re: New archer
Post by: Bill Carlsen on July 23, 2010, 08:12:00 PM
Yep! And his grandmother is ecstatic!
Title: Re: New archer
Post by: Jmgcurve on July 23, 2010, 08:13:00 PM
Those smiles tell the story!!!!!!!!   :thumbsup:

  :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:
Title: Re: New archer
Post by: DannyBows on July 23, 2010, 08:18:00 PM
Gotta love that enthusiam! Looks like you have a Huntin' Partner in training. I see good times ahead!
Title: Re: New archer
Post by: Ssamac on July 23, 2010, 08:22:00 PM
The fun and excitement comes right through the pics. I still remember my grandpa and the "guy" things I did with him. You're building a relationship that will last long after you're gone. And starting him off on something he can enjoy all his life

Bless the both of you
sam
Title: Re: New archer
Post by: Brian Krebs on July 23, 2010, 08:23:00 PM
That is one brave kid to hold the target for you- I am glad you made a bulls-eye !!!

good stuff- our youth is the future of traditional archery

  :thumbsup:    :campfire:    :archer:
Title: Re: New archer
Post by: Buckeye Trad Hunter on July 23, 2010, 08:25:00 PM
I bought my son that exact same bow set for his Birthday this year.  Tere aren't enough words to express how I felt when his face lit up when he first seen it.
Title: Re: New archer
Post by: Slasher on July 23, 2010, 10:35:00 PM
Kids and bows go together like peas and carrots!!!
Even my daughter likes shooting with me and even her knuckle-headed brothers...
Title: Re: New archer
Post by: 4 point on July 24, 2010, 12:02:00 AM
That's great, the smile on his face says it all. I hope its something he will enjoy for the rest of his life. He will always remember who got him started and the times he spent with ya. My grandpa got me started and I still remember the days spent hunting with him the clearest.
Title: Re: New archer
Post by: Mudd on July 24, 2010, 12:09:00 AM
That's way cool!!

Thanks for sharing with us.

God bless,Mudd
Title: Re: New archer
Post by: redant 60/65 on July 24, 2010, 12:15:00 AM
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: New archer
Post by: ishoot4thrills on July 24, 2010, 06:16:00 AM
:thumbsup:     :archer:    :archer2:
Title: Re: New archer
Post by: djanko on July 24, 2010, 06:24:00 AM
Isn't that cool...the little guy has potential!
Title: Re: New archer
Post by: 59Alaskan on July 24, 2010, 06:37:00 AM
Great pictures.  It's always great to see kids having fun outdoors with their family!
Title: Re: New archer
Post by: Bill Carlsen on July 24, 2010, 08:03:00 AM
He is going  to be a big boy. HIs mom was the State High School volleyball player of the year  her last two years in High School. She has a wing span like Lebron James. I just hope Elijah likes it, sticks with it and can find a bow that has a 32"+ draw. When I handed him the bow I was amazed at how his hand is already almost too big for the handle. Oh, well, he has a one year old brother to hand it down to if we have to refit him.
Title: Re: New archer
Post by: Bonebuster on July 25, 2010, 08:50:00 AM
Excellent!
Title: Re: New archer
Post by: frassettor on July 25, 2010, 09:04:00 AM
Great stuff Bill  :wavey:
Title: Re: New archer
Post by: Izzy on July 25, 2010, 09:21:00 AM
Thats awesome partner and his hat is the coolest!
Title: Re: New archer
Post by: Bill Carlsen on July 25, 2010, 05:13:00 PM
Izzy...he started wearing a hat that had been sprayed with bug repellent since he could walk with us outdoors. Now it is just part of who he is when he visits.