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Title: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: Mike Vines on September 20, 2010, 07:15:00 PM
Just took these while I was sitting on my deck.  The boys had all their homework, and chores done, so it was time for them to have a little fun, and at 12 yards, I think they are doing outstanding.
(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab28/miklvines/009.jpg)

(http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab28/miklvines/010.jpg)
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: DannyBows on September 20, 2010, 07:19:00 PM
You're raising them right, good on ya'!
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Post by: Killdeer on September 20, 2010, 07:20:00 PM
They both have excellent form! That certainly led to a target they can be proud of. Congratulations on the fine shooting, and thanks for sharing pictures of such a happy family.

Killdeer   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: Mike Vines on September 20, 2010, 07:21:00 PM
I really like how they could care less about the toys in the sandbox, and would rather shoot bows till their fingers fall off, or it's bedtime.  Which ever comes first.
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: owlbait on September 20, 2010, 07:26:00 PM
Great pics Grapes.
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Post by: Jon Stewart on September 20, 2010, 07:28:00 PM
good stuff. Hope to see you at Hartwick Pines.  I am going to help out John V. with the VETs who are coming to hunt.
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: Mike Vines on September 20, 2010, 07:34:00 PM
I will be arriving after work on that Friday, sometime around 8 (ish).  I've never hunted the Grayling areas before, and I'm really looking forward to it, not to mention, I get to meet more of us (Vets).  Next weekend I'm taking my oldest to do the MLA squirrel hunt in Dansville, then not to upset my "Little Tanker", he gets to join us the next day over near Clarkston for some more squirrels.  

I really love this time of year.
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: Bowwild on September 20, 2010, 07:46:00 PM
Lots of fun memories being made!  I loved my dad and we had lots of great times fishing, small game hunting, and hunting old coins. I think of him all the time.

It would have been terrific to have also enjoyed archery with him but he was raised in a time when every bullet or shell needed to result in something to eat.
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: Froggy on September 20, 2010, 07:47:00 PM
Great time and fun you will remember for a lifetime... Good job !!
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Post by: seabass on September 20, 2010, 07:50:00 PM
you are a good dad.things like that kept me out of trouble all these years.keep up the good work,steve
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: rastaman on September 20, 2010, 07:54:00 PM
Great shooting guys!  Thanks for sharing the pictures sir!
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: 59Alaskan on September 20, 2010, 08:23:00 PM
Fantastic pictures!
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: limbolt on September 20, 2010, 09:16:00 PM
Fine looking young men,they have great form already,looks like you  started them right.
Thanks for sharing,you are blessed.
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: JDL on September 20, 2010, 09:21:00 PM
Those youngsters can shoot!
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: Mudd on September 20, 2010, 09:30:00 PM
Totally awesome!!!

Thank you for sharing!!

God bless,Mudd
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: vermonster13 on September 20, 2010, 09:33:00 PM
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: SEMO_HUNTER on September 20, 2010, 09:39:00 PM
Dang, they already shoot better than I do!   :laughing:  
Great pics and they must have been studying the shooting form clock because they are both nearly perfect.
It's pictures like these that make me regret sometimes that I never had any kids of my own, but I have 4 nephews now and my older brother's boys are about yours ages so I'm sure I'll get plenty of time in the field with those two. They are just about the age that they are wanting to go now.
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: Eric Sprick on September 20, 2010, 09:40:00 PM
Excellent!!!
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: bornagainbowhunter on September 21, 2010, 09:39:00 AM
I love it.  I love watching my boys shoot also.  It is good to see the youngens active.
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: Buckwheaties on September 21, 2010, 10:47:00 AM
"Shoot til their fingers fall off".. I love it! (we use to do that as kids), still do sometimes.. Can't wait til you post pics of them in 10 years; with that form they'll be great shots. Good job Dad..
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Post by: BRONZ on September 21, 2010, 11:46:00 AM
awesome!!!
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: rushlush on September 21, 2010, 12:20:00 PM
Very cool!
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: Blood Trail on September 21, 2010, 01:36:00 PM
Trust me. They grow up soooo fast.  Enjoy the moment. Looks like there is a lot of arrow to grow into.
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: Bonebuster on September 21, 2010, 07:31:00 PM
Wait till they are shooting YOUR bow, using YOUR arrows, wearing YOUR boots, using YOUR tab, wearing YOUR socks, after eating all YOUR food...

It`s then you can look back and smile, knowing you done good!

Most excellent my friend!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: bowhunterfrompast on September 21, 2010, 07:34:00 PM
Fantastic   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: Guru on September 21, 2010, 07:49:00 PM
Excellent!!   :clapper:
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: NoCams on September 21, 2010, 10:33:00 PM
Good on ya Grapes !

We can give our kids stuff but...... it is not stuff they will remember.... it is the time their father spent with them ! When we give our time we have given them the greatest gift. Cannot wait to watch them fellers grow up on the gang here like Cade, Skyler,Mason and all the others are doing.
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: Cal bow on September 21, 2010, 10:34:00 PM
Good liven
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: Mike Vines on September 24, 2010, 09:55:00 PM
I took a 3/4" diameter stick that was 2 feet long, and stuck it in the ground in front of the target and told both of the boys whoever could hit that stick 2 times out of 3 arrows from 7 yards, I will take them deer hunting.  A good friend and member on here, Glennbob, was over shooting with us, and we just sat back and watched as my oldest hit the stick not twice, but 3 times in a row.  Man I felt my chest puff up big at that moment.  He will be joining me during the upcoming opening weekend in 7 more days.  As for this weekend, I'm taking my oldest on the annual Squirrel Hunt the Michigan Longbow Association puts on, then Sunday will find the 3 of us along with Glennbob, in the woods for rabbits/squirrels/stumps/nature hike.  I love this time of year.
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: flycastr on September 24, 2010, 09:59:00 PM
My son has two boys about the same ages who are being brought up with bows in their hands, just like yours.  What a pleasure to watch their enthusiasm and skills develop!
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: Mike Vines on September 24, 2010, 10:02:00 PM
The competition between them is what is fun to watch.  My oldest, Nick, actually shot his brothers arrow in half this week, and it really ticked Luke off.  I had to break that one up, but it was still fun to see evolve.
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: Bow man on September 25, 2010, 06:55:00 AM
Awesome stuff Mike, Keep up the great job
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: beetlebailey1977 on September 25, 2010, 10:40:00 AM
Excellent....great to see that.  :clapper:
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: BowHuntingFool on September 25, 2010, 10:48:00 AM
Very cool, perfect form as well! Can I get a few lessons from them??
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: Bjorn on September 25, 2010, 11:30:00 AM
Nice job!    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: Teacher_of_the_Arcane on September 25, 2010, 11:53:00 AM
Grapes,

Do you know Patrick and Kami Mead by chance??
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: joe ashton on September 25, 2010, 12:23:00 PM
you are blessed....
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: Koko Bow on September 25, 2010, 03:58:00 PM
Excellent.  Priorities are in order!
Title: Re: It simply doesn't get any better than this...With PICS
Post by: Mike Vines on September 25, 2010, 05:33:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Teacher_of_the_Arcane:
Grapes,

Do you know Patrick and Kami Mead by chance??
No, should I?