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Title: Lost a bow ....but in a good way
Post by: tradhunter on September 17, 2013, 02:04:00 PM
Well, I picked up a whip last year from a Tradganger. The darn thing was so quiet that I named her whisper. My son liked the way the bow looked, and shot....so bein the dad that I am, I told him he could have it when he can shoot it.....he was nine at the time, and I figured I would have some years before he grew in to it. So yesterday, my son says..." let's go shootin dad " I ask if he wants to take the Bear out and hs says " no, I can pull Whisper back now...I want to try it " I am glad I have my Morrison, but I will truely miss that bow, but it couldn't be passed on to a better owner.
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Post by: ron w on September 17, 2013, 02:15:00 PM
That sounds perfect to me!!   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Joshua Long on September 17, 2013, 02:38:00 PM
I can't wait for that day myself. Good memory there!
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Post by: ron w on September 17, 2013, 02:40:00 PM
That sounds perfect to me!!   :thumbsup:
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Post by: oldbohntr on September 17, 2013, 02:43:00 PM
Very smart to be good to him now.  He'll be picking your nursing home someday!
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Post by: LB_hntr on September 17, 2013, 02:52:00 PM
Nothing better than shooting with your kids....even if it cost you your favorite bow. Plus now you have a reason to get a new favorite bow!!
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Post by: GRAYBEARD on September 17, 2013, 02:54:00 PM
What LB said X2!!
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Post by: nineworlds9 on September 17, 2013, 03:06:00 PM
Superb!!
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Post by: ISP 5353 on September 17, 2013, 04:41:00 PM
Well done!  :clapper:
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Post by: ddauler on September 17, 2013, 04:49:00 PM
Ha my son stole my Black Widow SA 111....acually he took it over a year or two ago so I gave it and the extra limbs to him for a graduation present! Doesn't get much better than shooting and hunting with your son.
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Post by: Bowhunter4life on September 17, 2013, 05:23:00 PM
:thumbsup:   Doesn't get better then that!
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Post by: Green Mountain Boy on September 17, 2013, 05:32:00 PM
That's awesome!  I can't wait to get there with mine!! One is getting close, can't wait!!
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Post by: Green Mountain Boy on September 17, 2013, 05:33:00 PM
That's awesome!  I can't wait to get there with mine!! One is getting close, can't wait!!
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Post by: VictoryHunter on September 17, 2013, 06:13:00 PM
That is too cool!
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Post by: mjones on September 17, 2013, 06:27:00 PM
Since your boy doesn't want to shoot the bear anymore are you gonna let me take her home again?  Seriously though that's awesome!!  All the squirrels around here are cowering in fear!!!!
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Post by: joe ashton on September 17, 2013, 06:30:00 PM
awesome ..
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Post by: Caughtandhobble on September 17, 2013, 06:33:00 PM
Way to go Dad  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Sam McMichael on September 17, 2013, 09:42:00 PM
I know how you feel about passing things along. I am eagerly looking forward to the time my grandson is big enough to pull a bow. So far I have about 7 bows "set aside" for him. Do you have any pics of your son shooting that bow?
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Post by: lilbobby on September 17, 2013, 10:06:00 PM
Jon, great gift from dad. But be prepared for the future, had to hand over 4 bows, my son, my 2 grandson's, and finally my granddaughter. It brings a smile on one's face to see their pleasure.   :goldtooth:
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Post by: hood_lum on September 20, 2013, 02:30:00 PM
Bro. I'm sure it was a nice birthday present from you to Jonathan. Except it was your birthday and not his. But that is the way it goes sometimes.
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Post by: shirikahn on September 20, 2013, 03:10:00 PM
That is awesome...I never will forget the way I used to look longingly at my dad's K-mag.  It was 60 lbs.  unfortunately before I was big enough to get it, our house was broken into while we were in Anchorage, and someone tried to string it, twisting the lower limb and separating the laminations.  I had one that was 50 lbs...but I always wanted to carry dads lol.  Thanks for sharing!
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Post by: mahantango on September 20, 2013, 05:49:00 PM
I've lost a couple good bows that way, most recently my 65# Cascade Goshhawk, which I never would have believed my 16 year-old could shoot. He's 5'6" 135# and shoots that bow better than I ever did. Wrapped it up and gave it to him last Xmas. He makes me proud every day. Now my 11 year-old daughter has taken a liking to my Pearson Mach 1, oh well. I couldn't be happier.
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Post by: pamike on September 20, 2013, 07:26:00 PM
Bow is far from lost - sounds like it has a great new home!
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Post by: straitera on September 20, 2013, 08:14:00 PM
Well done Pops!
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Post by: Brianlocal3 on September 20, 2013, 09:35:00 PM
Couldn't think of a better way to lose a bow.  good job Dad
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Post by: Huntingnut on September 20, 2013, 10:02:00 PM
Can't beat that! My son is four and I have a .22 rifle, a 20 ga., and a 45# Dream Catcher set back for him. I just bought the DC. Was on the fence and my wife said go ahead and get it, he can use it someday. Can't wait to take him hunting!
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Post by: BrownA5 on September 20, 2013, 10:05:00 PM
Way to go Dad!!     :clapper:    :clapper:
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Post by: beemann on September 20, 2013, 10:09:00 PM
Takes a man to be a good Dad you sir are the real deal   thatta boy!
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Post by: Thumper Dunker on September 21, 2013, 01:46:00 AM
Too cool.   :thumbsup: