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Title: Thank You Dick Wightman
Post by: mikebiz on December 25, 2011, 06:44:00 PM

I just want to take a moment to thank Captain Dick Wightman for selling me one of his personal longbows named "Look At Me".  I purchased the bow to give to my girlfriend for Christmas and she loves it.  It is her first longbow and one that will give her a lot of joy for many years.  Dick is a truly talented craftsman and one hell of great guy.  I feel truly honored to have been able to give one of his personal creations a good home.  

Thanks Dick!  You're the man    :thumbsup:
   :archer2:

Title: Re: Thank You Dick Wightman
Post by: Ontario Longbow on December 25, 2011, 07:05:00 PM

Sounds great!, Nice that your girlfriend is joining you in your passion. Good on Dick too,,

Title: Re: Thank You Dick Wightman
Post by: john gilbert on December 25, 2011, 11:53:00 PM

Dick Wightman is a great guy. Few years back, I bought a bow from him. When I called to let him know I sent the money order, and he should see it in a couple of days, he says,"Oh, you should have the bow today, I sent it a few days back". Class guy right there.

Title: Re: Thank You Dick Wightman
Post by: Mudd on December 26, 2011, 07:49:00 AM

They just don't come much better than the Captain.

Truly a class act if any are.

Thank you for telling others.

God bless,Mudd

PS: editorial comment- It is really easy to tell others when we feel someone has wronged us in some way and often forget to say anything when done a "good turn".

Title: Re: Thank You Dick Wightman
Post by: david janssen on December 26, 2011, 07:59:00 AM

Title: Re: Thank You Dick Wightman
Post by: david janssen on December 26, 2011, 08:01:00 AM

Yes Dick makes some beautiful bows.

Title: Re: Thank You Dick Wightman
Post by: straitera on December 26, 2011, 12:11:00 PM

Haven't seen Mr. Wightman on lately. Hope all is well. Know he has a full plate. Best your way Dick prayers included.

Title: Re: Thank You Dick Wightman
Post by: mikebiz on December 26, 2011, 04:39:00 PM

For those interested here is Dick's build page for the bow I purchased from him.  It's name is "Look At Me".  Cherry Riser with Red Elm limbs.  68", 33@28.  

Note that this bow was originally a knuckle shooter, but I had Dick cut a shelf into it.  He did a wonderful job.  I couldn't be happier.  

 http://www.dickwightman.com/archeryactivity/bowbuilding/gallery/lookatme/lookatme.html

Title: Re: Thank You Dick Wightman
Post by: Davesea on December 26, 2011, 04:57:00 PM

Mike,
Great. Looking bow. What arrows are you going to use with it?
Dave

Title: Re: Thank You Dick Wightman
Post by: Davesea on December 26, 2011, 04:59:00 PM

Mike,
Great. Looking bow. What arrows are you going to use with it?
Dave

Title: Re: Thank You Dick Wightman
Post by: mikebiz on December 26, 2011, 05:41:00 PM

Davesea,

Well I put together some Carbon Express Predator IIs in 2040.  I refletched some of Kristen's old one's that I bought when I got her the recurve she was shooting.  I also had some new Pred IIs that I fletched for her.  Now the fun starts.  Tuning, which I hate.  Here are the arrows.  At least they look nice    :)
   (http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii31/mikebiz/Pink%20%20Arrows/Group2-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Thank You Dick Wightman
Post by: Davesea on December 26, 2011, 06:00:00 PM

Mike,
If your wife wants to shoot wood arrows (noticed you're a HH fan) let me know the length and grain weight she needs. I will send you a half dozen wood arrows that are made specially for lighter draw weight bows.

Dave

Title: Re: Thank You Dick Wightman
Post by: mikebiz on December 28, 2011, 06:35:00 PM

Whoa, whoa, whoa, Dave.  She isn't my wife.  Just my girlfriend.  Don't get me hitched too quick    :D

That's a really nice gesture.  I sen't you a pm with some questions.  I really appreciate the offer.