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Title: Can't shoot....very sad.
Post by: Andy Cooper on May 31, 2011, 04:42:00 PM
We are in the midst of closing our veterinary clinic, packing, and moving. It may be 2 or three weeks before I can fling any more arrows. I know it'll be ok...just feeling sorry for myself!  :D    :archer2:
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Post by: Ragin Bull on May 31, 2011, 04:51:00 PM
Keep your mind on the task before you.

It will be over before you know it.

Best of luck
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Post by: BCWV on May 31, 2011, 05:48:00 PM
I know the feeling. I went on a work trip to Oklahoma last fall and it was a long 10 days. I did get a fix as I stopped at the Black Widow shop on the way back and shot some of those widders. That made it all worth it.
I feel for you brother! Hang tough.
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Post by: Stoutstuff on May 31, 2011, 07:54:00 PM
The only thing worse would be to move during hunting season!
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Post by: rastaman on May 31, 2011, 08:01:00 PM
Where you moving to Andy?  Good luck to you sir!
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Post by: Bow Bum on May 31, 2011, 10:13:00 PM
I tried to shoot tonight and decided that I can't shoot either!

Sorry to hear about the move. Hope it goes well.

B
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Post by: Andy Cooper on May 31, 2011, 11:43:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by rastaman:
Where you moving to Andy?  Good luck to you sir!
Hey Randy,

We're moving to Edmond, OK...sometime in June. S'posed to close the house deal the 27th, but may have to go before then, you know, for that work biz. There's a pond on the backside of the little 4 acre place we're buying. Haven't seen any deer yet, but they've left tracks. I may have to invest in a camera!

We've had Lovington Veterinary Clinic for 15 years...and today was our last day.
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Post by: pdk25 on May 31, 2011, 11:48:00 PM
Welcome to Oklahoma! I hope that you like it as much as I do.
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Post by: calgarychef on June 01, 2011, 04:30:00 AM
We moved recently and I wasnt't able to shoot for about 4 months.  Everything went to hell with my shooting, it took some pretty intense practise sessions but things are coming back.
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Post by: maineac on June 01, 2011, 08:04:00 AM
Good luck with the move.  At least it is just a short term thing. A friend I just got back into trad. ripped the ligaments in his left hand.  It will be months before he can shoot again.
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Post by: GreyGoose on June 01, 2011, 08:55:00 AM
Sympathize. I don't have to travel very often for my work - BUT - far too often the travel I DO have interferes with the best part of the hunting season.  Apparently there are not many bowhunters in my line of work.
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Post by: Andy Cooper on June 01, 2011, 09:31:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by calgarychef:
We moved recently and I wasnt't able to shoot for about 4 months.  Everything went to hell with my shooting, it took some pretty intense practise sessions but things are coming back.
That's what I'm worried about...but the intense practice will be fun later!  :thumbsup:
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Post by: mjh on June 01, 2011, 11:13:00 AM
Good luck on the move!  I had 2 times in the last 8 or 9 months where I couldn't shoot for up to 30 days for medical reasons.  When I was able to shoot again I started with my 40lb recurve to work on form, form and more form.  My hunting weight bows are 54 and 55 lbs, but starting back lower was the way to go...still use the 40lber in the garage to work on form.....
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Post by: Andy Cooper on June 01, 2011, 11:36:00 AM
Good idea, MJH. My lowest is 50#, but since they go up to 70#, I know where to start!
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Post by: bornagainbowhunter on June 01, 2011, 12:00:00 PM
2 weeks ain't that bad.  I have outages and hay season every year.  Makes for about 6 or 8 weeks of no shooting.

God Bless,
Nathan
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Post by: STEVE R. on June 01, 2011, 04:06:00 PM
Edmond is a nice place. It is close to co. if you want to go chase an elk.
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Post by: Andy Cooper on June 04, 2011, 08:47:00 PM
I'm used to driving about 3 hours to chase elk in the Lincoln National Forest! But that won't stop me when it's time to go to CO!
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Post by: GRINCH on June 04, 2011, 08:57:00 PM
I wish I was back in Oklahoma,great state.
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Post by: Andy Cooper on June 04, 2011, 09:52:00 PM
We're excited about the change. I've enjoyed NM, but they've screwed up the hunting seasons so badly that I no longer care. Everything I've seen of OK, so far [other than the twisters] has been good.
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Post by: Andy Cooper on August 17, 2011, 08:56:00 PM
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Originally posted by Andy Cooper May 31:
We are in the midst of closing our veterinary clinic, packing, and moving. It may be 2 or three weeks before I can fling any more arrows. I know it'll be ok...just feeling sorry for myself!   :D      :clapper:
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Post by: Mudd on August 17, 2011, 09:26:00 PM
I'm glad to know you're gonna get back in the game.

It feels good to fling arrows.

God bless,Mudd
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Post by: Roadkill on August 17, 2011, 10:01:00 PM
Military guys and gals know the issue too well.  We often deployed just before season and came back at the end of season.  Did not need to cry, just how things were for us. Sorry for the inconvenience
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Post by: Andy Cooper on August 17, 2011, 10:01:00 PM
Geez Mudd, I don't have any choice! Besides loving to shoot, I've got deer on my new place. I'll have to drag less than 200 yards!
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Post by: rastaman on August 17, 2011, 11:26:00 PM
Hey Andy!  Welcome back!  Can't wait to "hear" your impressions of the new Sixby!   :wavey:
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Post by: Autumnarcher on August 17, 2011, 11:33:00 PM
Whats even worse is being physically unable to shoot. Had elbow surgery in April, couldnt shoot for a couple months, prior to the surgery, it was months of no shooting due to elbow pain.

I slowly worked back in to it, and can shoot once again pain free, but it was a long torturous affair to get back to where I am. Still not shooting at the level I want, but can hunt, and keep gettin better.

Count your blessings.
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Post by: JimL on August 19, 2011, 04:49:00 PM
Andy, wish I had seen the post sooner.  I live in Hinton, Ok about 50 miles west of Okc.  I could have lended you a bow to keep up with til you got back in the swing.  We go to H&H range in OKC sometimes and shoot to beat the heat.  Edmond has a new range too I hear.  If you need any help gettin back in let me know.  Some of the Okies are planning on getting together soon and do some flinging.
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Post by: Rusty in Fla. on August 19, 2011, 05:03:00 PM
Sorry to hear of your move. We'll be praying for a safe move.

 Happy Trails and God Bless