Title: My love affair for two decades.........
Post by: Ric O'Shay on April 03, 2011, 10:25:00 AM
Post by: Ric O'Shay on April 03, 2011, 10:25:00 AM
After 18 years, my heart has the need to confess my love affair. Her name is Sue. I first heard about her in February of 1993. It began innocently enough when an friend who lived in Gonzales, Jeff Massie told me about her. Even though I was yet to meet her, Jeff's description was so revealing, that I immediately had true feelings for her. The deep tanned complexion, long narrow shapely limbs tapering down to the daintiest tips. It would be 6 weeks before I could see her in person. I literally dreamed of the day I could touch her and claim her as mine.
That day finally arrived in April of that same year. Jeff and his wife brought her to me. The four of us met in Salado, a small historic town in central Texas, about half way between my home and Gonzales. The occasion was a Traditional Archery Tournament hosted by the Chisholm Trail Bowhunters. For my part, it was truly "love at first sight". Somehow I knew that she too already had strong feelings for me. Knowing this would be her first time, I gently slid the string over her upper tip and then placed it in position on the lower. She flexed those long supple limbs and allowed me to slide the top loop over her narrow tip. She felt wonderful. Her response to my touch was immediate. She encouraged me for more. We spent the afternoon together and afterwards the two of us collected the 2nd Place Trophy in the Longbow Division. We both understood this was to be a long, lasting love affair.
Since that day long ago, we have traveled to several states together as Sweet Sue enjoys hunting as much as I. Ashamedly, I must admit there have been others over almost two decades. I had a short fling with the widow from Missouri. Then there was Rose Wood from the border of Scotland and there was that feisty little shrew firecracker from Michigan. But through it all, Sweet Sue remained faithful, all 5'4" of her, patiently waiting for my return. Many have offered to buy her, but that will never happen. We will always be together.
If by chance some of you should happen to see me at a 3D shoot, or share a hunting camp fire with me, you simply have to ask and I'll be more than happy to introduce you to my sweet mistress of almost two decades.
One other thing, did I happen to mention, my wife's name is "Sue"?
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e285/bard9l/IMG_1576.jpg)
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e285/bard9l/IMG_1575.jpg)
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e285/bard9l/IMG_1572.jpg)
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e285/bard9l/IMG_1578.jpg)
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e285/bard9l/IMG_1577.jpg)
That day finally arrived in April of that same year. Jeff and his wife brought her to me. The four of us met in Salado, a small historic town in central Texas, about half way between my home and Gonzales. The occasion was a Traditional Archery Tournament hosted by the Chisholm Trail Bowhunters. For my part, it was truly "love at first sight". Somehow I knew that she too already had strong feelings for me. Knowing this would be her first time, I gently slid the string over her upper tip and then placed it in position on the lower. She flexed those long supple limbs and allowed me to slide the top loop over her narrow tip. She felt wonderful. Her response to my touch was immediate. She encouraged me for more. We spent the afternoon together and afterwards the two of us collected the 2nd Place Trophy in the Longbow Division. We both understood this was to be a long, lasting love affair.
Since that day long ago, we have traveled to several states together as Sweet Sue enjoys hunting as much as I. Ashamedly, I must admit there have been others over almost two decades. I had a short fling with the widow from Missouri. Then there was Rose Wood from the border of Scotland and there was that feisty little shrew firecracker from Michigan. But through it all, Sweet Sue remained faithful, all 5'4" of her, patiently waiting for my return. Many have offered to buy her, but that will never happen. We will always be together.
If by chance some of you should happen to see me at a 3D shoot, or share a hunting camp fire with me, you simply have to ask and I'll be more than happy to introduce you to my sweet mistress of almost two decades.
One other thing, did I happen to mention, my wife's name is "Sue"?
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e285/bard9l/IMG_1576.jpg)
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e285/bard9l/IMG_1575.jpg)
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e285/bard9l/IMG_1572.jpg)
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e285/bard9l/IMG_1578.jpg)
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e285/bard9l/IMG_1577.jpg)
Title: Re: My love affair for two decades.........
Post by: bayoulongbowman on April 03, 2011, 10:43:00 AM
Post by: bayoulongbowman on April 03, 2011, 10:43:00 AM
Danny , I tried to call ya but Im one number off..LOL...thanks for sharing buddy..mark
Title: Re: My love affair for two decades.........
Post by: BCWV on April 03, 2011, 10:45:00 AM
Post by: BCWV on April 03, 2011, 10:45:00 AM
Good stuff right there! I just read this to my wife and she enjoyed it also. You have a gift brother, along with a very nice looking mistress.
Title: Re: My love affair for two decades.........
Post by: Orion on April 03, 2011, 10:50:00 AM
Post by: Orion on April 03, 2011, 10:50:00 AM
Very nice indeed! The bow and the tribute. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: My love affair for two decades.........
Post by: joekeith on April 03, 2011, 10:50:00 AM
Post by: joekeith on April 03, 2011, 10:50:00 AM
Gee, I think I need a cigarette.....and I don't smoke. :coffee:
Title: Re: My love affair for two decades.........
Post by: Bill Turner on April 03, 2011, 11:42:00 AM
Post by: Bill Turner on April 03, 2011, 11:42:00 AM
In a weak moment Danny let me take "Sweet Sue" for a ride. As much as I liked her, she couldn't get her first love off her mind. She just wouldn't shoot straight with me. Reluctantly I returned her to my bud where she truly belongs. :archer:
Title: Re: My love affair for two decades.........
Post by: straitera on April 03, 2011, 11:52:00 AM
Post by: straitera on April 03, 2011, 11:52:00 AM
Ain't true love grand? Great story Ric! Killer beauty bow! I dig Gonzales too.
Title: Re: My love affair for two decades.........
Post by: Shawn Leonard on April 03, 2011, 11:57:00 AM
Post by: Shawn Leonard on April 03, 2011, 11:57:00 AM
A gift, yet a FREAKY DEAKY!!(lol!) Shawn
Title: Re: My love affair for two decades.........
Post by: bentpole on April 03, 2011, 02:17:00 PM
Post by: bentpole on April 03, 2011, 02:17:00 PM
I enjoyed that! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: My love affair for two decades.........
Post by: Bernie B. on April 03, 2011, 02:42:00 PM
Post by: Bernie B. on April 03, 2011, 02:42:00 PM
You tell a good story Ric! That's a good looking bow, and congratulations on your trophy. Thanks for sharing your pictures!
Bernie Bjorklund
NC Iowa/SW Wisconsin
Bernie Bjorklund
NC Iowa/SW Wisconsin
Title: Re: My love affair for two decades.........
Post by: Mudd on April 03, 2011, 04:20:00 PM
Post by: Mudd on April 03, 2011, 04:20:00 PM
That was a great read that resonated with "truth".
Thank you for your reflections on one so very special to you.
God bless,Mudd
Thank you for your reflections on one so very special to you.
God bless,Mudd
Title: Re: My love affair for two decades.........
Post by: on April 03, 2011, 04:24:00 PM
Post by: on April 03, 2011, 04:24:00 PM
Cool story, Danny! I think I am in one of those relationships now, only mine is named "The Black Plague" so it does not sound as neat.
Bisch
Bisch
Title: Re: My love affair for two decades.........
Post by: Green on April 03, 2011, 05:03:00 PM
Post by: Green on April 03, 2011, 05:03:00 PM
Great tribute Danny. I'm ashamed to say that I had one like that until recently.....I had to let her go cuz she was gettin' too heavy. Man's got to have standards, right?...lol.
Title: Re: My love affair for two decades.........
Post by: uglyjake on April 03, 2011, 05:19:00 PM
Post by: uglyjake on April 03, 2011, 05:19:00 PM
Very nice.
Title: Re: My love affair for two decades.........
Post by: kawika b on April 03, 2011, 06:09:00 PM
Post by: kawika b on April 03, 2011, 06:09:00 PM
Excelent play on words and a great story... I'm gonna take a cold shower now. ;)
Title: Re: My love affair for two decades.........
Post by: GO Rogers on April 03, 2011, 06:14:00 PM
Post by: GO Rogers on April 03, 2011, 06:14:00 PM
Wow, you lucky Dawg...♠
Title: Re: My love affair for two decades.........
Post by: smoke1953 on April 03, 2011, 06:34:00 PM
Post by: smoke1953 on April 03, 2011, 06:34:00 PM
Danny, I'm just beginning a relationship with the Massie you sold me but it feels like it could be the real thing. Like your tribute.
Title: Re: My love affair for two decades.........
Post by: DannyBows on April 03, 2011, 06:45:00 PM
Post by: DannyBows on April 03, 2011, 06:45:00 PM
Excellent story telling! Beautiful bow.
Title: Re: My love affair for two decades.........
Post by: Buckwheaties on April 03, 2011, 07:38:00 PM
Post by: Buckwheaties on April 03, 2011, 07:38:00 PM
I liked it.. Well done. I'm still looking for "that perfect one" She's out there somewhere.....
Title: Re: My love affair for two decades.........
Post by: Ric O'Shay on April 03, 2011, 07:38:00 PM
Post by: Ric O'Shay on April 03, 2011, 07:38:00 PM
Shawn -
:rolleyes: You're not the first to infer that I operate about 2 megahertz off of my assigned frequency. Which I do!
Green - Sweet Sue is 54# @ 26" and is beginning to let me know that I, unlike her, am beginning to age. Although, I may not be as good as I once was, I'm still as good once, as I ever was....!["[dntthnk]"]("graemlins/dntthnk.gif" "\"\"")
Bruce - You see now why it was so difficult to part with that bow. I know you will enjoy it as much as I and that it is in very good hands.
To all the rest - I hope you all enjoyed the little play on words or double entendre. But as Mudd said, it does resonate with truth.
:rolleyes: You're not the first to infer that I operate about 2 megahertz off of my assigned frequency. Which I do!
Green - Sweet Sue is 54# @ 26" and is beginning to let me know that I, unlike her, am beginning to age. Although, I may not be as good as I once was, I'm still as good once, as I ever was....
Bruce - You see now why it was so difficult to part with that bow. I know you will enjoy it as much as I and that it is in very good hands.
To all the rest - I hope you all enjoyed the little play on words or double entendre. But as Mudd said, it does resonate with truth.