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Title: Xmas bows to the troops in Afghanistan---Input needed
Post by: Bivyhunter on October 26, 2011, 07:32:00 PM
Well I got started working on three of the five (hopefully) bows I'll be shipping over to the troops.  The first one is in the spray booth.  Got the shafts in last week and will be fletching them up later in the week.  I'll keep updating with more pics of the bows as I'm getting them finished up.  I've got one lefty I'm sending over, don't want to discriminate against the "wrong handers".  Still working on assembling the balance of the accessories to make complete packages.
 (http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n583/bivyhunter/IMG_2200.jpg)
 (http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n583/bivyhunter/IMG_2203.jpg)
Title: Re: Xmas bows to the troops in Afghanistan---Input needed
Post by: dave19113 on October 26, 2011, 07:36:00 PM
"wrong handers".


Us lefties  :thumbsup:   prefer "The select few"...... nice looking bow
Title: Re: Xmas bows to the troops in Afghanistan---Input needed
Post by: wooddamon1 on October 26, 2011, 07:54:00 PM
Awesome gesture! WOW!
Title: Re: Xmas bows to the troops in Afghanistan---Input needed
Post by: Bud B. on October 26, 2011, 08:00:00 PM
Right minded.....bow in right hand......hmmmmmmmmmm.

You guys are the wrong handers!!! ARRGH
      :bigsmyl:


Awesome South!!
Title: Re: Xmas bows to the troops in Afghanistan---Input needed
Post by: KHALVERSON on October 26, 2011, 08:05:00 PM
south
i know those beauties your sending overseas will be greatly appreciaed
tremendus gesture on your part
my hats off to you
kevin
Title: Re: Xmas bows to the troops in Afghanistan---Input needed
Post by: Ranger75 on October 26, 2011, 09:45:00 PM
My hat's off to you, sir. What a great idea.
Title: Re: Xmas bows to the troops in Afghanistan---Input needed
Post by: youngarcher1 on October 26, 2011, 10:34:00 PM
Doing a great thing for some great people keep the good work up!
Title: Re: Xmas bows to the troops in Afghanistan---Input needed
Post by: GRINCH on October 27, 2011, 12:22:00 AM
Beautiful bows,I know they will be appreciated.    :clapper:        :clapper:
Title: Re: Xmas bows to the troops in Afghanistan---Input needed
Post by: Roadkill on October 27, 2011, 12:26:00 AM
How can we send over arrows?
Title: Re: Xmas bows to the troops in Afghanistan---Input needed
Post by: Bud B. on October 27, 2011, 07:33:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Roadkill:
How can we send over arrows?
PM South (Bivyhunter) or search for the Michigan Longbow Assn and they have information there.
Title: Re: Xmas bows to the troops in Afghanistan---Input needed
Post by: wapiti792 on October 27, 2011, 09:15:00 AM
Those are beautiful South! The troops are gonna love those. Good luck finding two more "helpers" and thanks from this military family    :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Xmas bows to the troops in Afghanistan---Input needed
Post by: FerretWYO on October 27, 2011, 09:50:00 AM
Awesome South. Your a great man.
Title: Re: Xmas bows to the troops in Afghanistan---Input needed
Post by: Bivyhunter on October 28, 2011, 08:38:00 PM
Yahoo!  We are up to 4 bows going over now, just one more to go.  I'll be getting another 1 into the spray booth on Monday...pics to follow.
Title: Re: Xmas bows to the troops in Afghanistan---Input needed
Post by: Bud B. on October 31, 2011, 09:28:00 AM
South,

Check your email please.

Bud  :)
Title: Re: Xmas bows to the troops in Afghanistan---Input needed
Post by: coaster500 on October 31, 2011, 10:46:00 AM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Xmas bows to the troops in Afghanistan---Input needed
Post by: joekeith on October 31, 2011, 11:28:00 AM
:clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:
Title: Re: Xmas bows to the troops in Afghanistan---Input needed
Post by: Bivyhunter on October 31, 2011, 06:27:00 PM
I got the third bow in the spray booth today. I'll be working on the fourth and hopefully fifth later this week.  Steve will continue to build up coats over the next couple of days.
(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n583/bivyhunter/IMG_0541.jpg)
Title: Re: Xmas bows to the troops in Afghanistan---Input needed
Post by: coaster500 on October 31, 2011, 10:09:00 PM
Those should make some soldiers very happy  :)

Looks Great!!!
Title: Re: Xmas bows to the troops in Afghanistan---Input needed
Post by: Bivyhunter on November 08, 2011, 04:38:00 PM
I've got a bit of a quandry I wanted to run past you guys and get your feedback on.  I got in touch with John Vasos over at the Michigan Longbow Assoc. to start lining up the shipping of the bows over to Afghanistan.  One of the other members of MLA PM'ed me told me that they had shipped over a bunch of arrows, some targets and five other bows, but the bows hadn't arrived and were at an unknown location.  John replied promptly to my email and told me in addition to the Camp Cuervo, they are working on setting up an archery range on US soil for our disabled veterans that are getting treatment at the VA hospital on the upper peninsula.  He stated it gives them a place to go and relax and take a break from their rehab.  Wow, another great cause!  So, the question is, should I proceed along as planned with shipping the bows to Afghanistan and take the chance that they will suffer the same fate as the others, send them to the new range for the veterans or maybe split up the order and spread the wealth?
Title: Re: Xmas bows to the troops in Afghanistan---Input needed
Post by: ozzyshane on November 08, 2011, 05:13:00 PM
South send them to the range you 100% know they will get there and get used Thanks Shane
Title: Re: Xmas bows to the troops in Afghanistan---Input needed
Post by: Cruiser78 on November 08, 2011, 05:28:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by ozzyshane:
South send them to the range you 100% know they will get there and get used Thanks Shane
I agree.

This is an awesome thing you are doing!   :clapper:
Title: Re: Xmas bows to the troops in Afghanistan---Input needed
Post by: Keith Langford on November 08, 2011, 06:01:00 PM
South, whatever you decide, send the 2 I donated along with them. Thank's again.
Title: Re: Xmas bows to the troops in Afghanistan---Input needed
Post by: Bud B. on November 08, 2011, 07:10:00 PM
With either decision you can't go wrong. Do what you think is best.
Title: Re: Xmas bows to the troops in Afghanistan---Input needed
Post by: GRINCH on November 09, 2011, 12:39:00 AM
Send them to the disabled troops.
Title: Re: Xmas bows to the troops in Afghanistan---Input needed
Post by: coaster500 on November 14, 2011, 08:20:00 PM
The place that will get them in a soldiers hands!!  If that's to the disabled troops then so be it  :)