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Title: A 3D shoot with a young'un
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on August 01, 2010, 07:25:00 PM
My wife and I had the extreme pleasure yesterday to attend the 6th Annual Eastern Ohio Traditional Rendezvous with a friend of mine. First off, I want to thank Robert for allowing my wife and I to tag along. He brought along his nephew and great nephew. Brandon is 8 1/2.....going on 9. He has been blessed with having a Great Uncle that is not only a very good shooter himself (Robhunter), but is quite a good "teacher" too. It really shows in this young mans form. It is such a breath of fresh air to be around these young'uns with all their spunk and desire. The "flashbacks" that were caused by shooting with this quite talented young man were worth more than the price of admission.

I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. He was going about 100 miles per hour as most young boys do and was indeed a pleasure to spend time with. Thank-You......Robert, Wayne (Brandon's Dad), and most of all Brandon for allowing us to be a part of your fun.

Winterhawk1960

Oh, and by the way.......the red and white fletched arrows are Brandons.

 (http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1060220.jpg)

Brandon's Dad......Wayne

 (http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1060230.jpg)

Brandon's Uncle Robert (Robhunter)

 (http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1060236.jpg)

Myself.....notice the arrow in flight

 (http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1060235.jpg)

The results...........

 (http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1060222.jpg)

 (http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1060238.jpg)

More to follow.......
Title: Re: A 3D shoot with a young'un
Post by: Red Tailed Hawk on August 01, 2010, 07:32:00 PM
Fantastic day out. Looks like everyone was having fun.   :archer2:
Title: Re: A 3D shoot with a young'un
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on August 01, 2010, 07:33:00 PM
This young man is a "shooting machine" !!!!! Oh, how I wish I had been exposed to such things when I was his age.........

Winterhawk1960

(http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1060243.jpg)

(http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1060220-1.jpg)

(http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1060277.jpg)

Elmo is in "deep doo-doo"

(http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1060289.jpg)

(http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1060294.jpg)

This is a really nice shot, both camera wise and arrow wise. This stuffed dog had a bone in his mouth and Brandon promptly "removed it".

(http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff351/Winterhawk1960/P1060308.jpg)

A GREAT day spent with even BETTER people. Thanks again........Robert, Wayne, and Brandon !!!
Title: Re: A 3D shoot with a young'un
Post by: ishoot4thrills on August 01, 2010, 07:34:00 PM
Cool pics!
Title: Re: A 3D shoot with a young'un
Post by: lpcjon2 on August 01, 2010, 09:14:00 PM
Don,You look nothing like your avatar.   :laughing:   And Brandon has his game on, He has great form.Thanks for the pics.
Title: Re: A 3D shoot with a young'un
Post by: Mike Vines on August 01, 2010, 09:27:00 PM
That is why I love traditional archery.  My boys, 6 and 5, are the same exact way.  They would shoot till there fingers fell off if I let them.
Title: Re: A 3D shoot with a young'un
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on August 01, 2010, 10:15:00 PM
They actually had to drag him away.......he was still wanting to shoot. Robert said that they hadn't been in the truck for 5 minutes and he was sound asleep.

Dreamin' sweet things about his first traditional shoot.........no doubt.

Oh, to be so young again.

Winterhawk1960
Title: Re: A 3D shoot with a young'un
Post by: vermonster13 on August 01, 2010, 10:25:00 PM
That is excellent. Thanks for sharing the day with us!
Title: Re: A 3D shoot with a young'un
Post by: Horner on August 01, 2010, 10:29:00 PM
Don, that is AWESOME!!!!  Thank you very much for posting the pics.      :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :archer:
Title: Re: A 3D shoot with a young'un
Post by: PICKNGRIN on August 02, 2010, 10:53:00 AM
He has great form!!
Title: Re: A 3D shoot with a young'un
Post by: Jmatt1957 on August 02, 2010, 07:08:00 PM
Don good to see you again. Thanks for posting the pics.
Title: Re: A 3D shoot with a young'un
Post by: ron w on August 02, 2010, 07:16:00 PM
That kid looks like a natural!!!!   :thumbsup:    :clapper:
Title: Re: A 3D shoot with a young'un
Post by: rastaman on August 02, 2010, 08:16:00 PM
What some good pictures.  The young man can shoot!  Thanks for sharing them with us!
Title: Re: A 3D shoot with a young'un
Post by: BOWMARKS on August 02, 2010, 08:26:00 PM
The bears better look out.  :archer2:
Title: Re: A 3D shoot with a young'un
Post by: AdamH on August 02, 2010, 10:06:00 PM
"Simply Beautiful" Thank You !!!
Title: Re: A 3D shoot with a young'un
Post by: Claym on August 02, 2010, 10:12:00 PM
I was at that shoot as well. I wish I had seen Brandon in action. Looks like he could've given me a few tips on my form!    :D
Title: Re: A 3D shoot with a young'un
Post by: Mudd on August 02, 2010, 10:40:00 PM
How cool is this? Way!!!

Thank you for sharing this young man with us. It's a breath of fresh air to see youngsters shooting and with such great form too.

God bless,Mudd
Title: Re: A 3D shoot with a young'un
Post by: wvbwhntr on August 03, 2010, 06:57:00 PM
Brandon and I want to say thanks to Robert, Don and Don's wife. We had a great time at the shoot Brandon love's to shoot bow's (as you can tell) thanks again on all the comment and a great post.

thanks wayne.
Title: Re: A 3D shoot with a young'un
Post by: robhunter on August 03, 2010, 07:00:00 PM
Thanks to my friends Don and Brenda for this wonderful post. This was my nephew Brandon and his dad's first traditional shoot. I beleive they are hooked. As you can see Brandon listens very well.
Title: Re: A 3D shoot with a young'un
Post by: Mike Most on August 03, 2010, 07:03:00 PM
Cool post and really good looking country....
Title: Re: A 3D shoot with a young'un
Post by: Blacktail101 on August 05, 2010, 04:54:00 PM
I dont think there is a much cooler thing than seeing a dad taking his kid or kids out into the outdoors and letting them play. It might be archery or just catching grasshoppers my hat is being tipped to you great job and great pics thanks you
Title: Re: A 3D shoot with a young'un
Post by: pickaspot on August 06, 2010, 12:09:00 PM
That is what it is all about!

My son is raring to go this weelend...he is 14 now and your pics brought back fond memories. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: A 3D shoot with a young'un
Post by: danbow on August 14, 2010, 10:48:00 PM
These are some really great pics Don!I found the bone behind the dog when we pulled the targets.That Brandon is a really good shot! I'm glad people enjoyed the critter course. Danny
Title: Re: A 3D shoot with a young'un
Post by: Cal bow on August 14, 2010, 11:11:00 PM
Great pics it's nice to see the future trads
Title: Re: A 3D shoot with a young'un
Post by: Winterhawk1960 on August 14, 2010, 11:11:00 PM
Thanks Danny........my wife always tags along on the shoots with us and she is getting pretty darn good at taking pictures.

We'll definately see you again next year. We all had a GREAT time and plan on making the trip every year. You guys do an EXCELLENT job with setting the targets as well as having a FANTASTIC place to hold the shoot. This shoot has to be one of the most enjoyable overall that is held in Ohio.

Winterhawk1960
Title: Re: A 3D shoot with a young'un
Post by: hitman on August 21, 2010, 06:06:00 PM
Sorry guys but the boys got better form. HA HA. Keep it up with that young man. He'll remember it forever.
Title: Re: A 3D shoot with a young'un
Post by: mscampbell75 on August 21, 2010, 06:09:00 PM
Very cool!!!!