Typical...
Just returned home from a weekend away with my partner to find two of my backpacks and also two of my tackle boxes containing all my archery gear has been stolen.
Just about everything I owne archery wise was in those two boxes, you name it... BHs, fletching, strings and the list roles on... All gone.
I pray that I don't find the light fingered culprits...
Reminds me of a quote : "There is only one sin, only one. And that is theft. Every other sin is a variation of theft... When you kill a man, you steal a life. You steal his wife's right to a husband, rob his children of a father. When you tell a lie, you steal someone's right to the truth. When you cheat, you steal the right to fairness"
That sucks!!! Do you need anything to get you through the season?? I'm a 2X......
that really stinks. i hope you can catch them al. you still got your bows?
not sure what else to say....
That just stinks Al and I'm sorry that you're having to experience what being personally violated feels like.
If there's any way we can help just let it be known.
God bless,Mudd
i have some blackstumps that weigh 250gr with adapter if they are any use to you.
Man sorry to hear that.
Sorry to hear that mate hope they recover your gear and if there is any thing u need just give us a yell
Damn a thief. That sucks. I have a few glue-on Woodsman BH's I could send you. Also have a near new condition 8125 longbow string for a 62" longbow I'm not using. Let me know if these items would help you.
I've got a little bit of everything. Please forward what you need and I will try to accommodate you.
Like those above, I have plenty of extra gear and clothing (large) that you are welcome to. Just let us know and we'll have you outfitted quickly. The responses make me proud to be a Trad Gang member.
I agree with nineworlds9 - "Damn a thief". Be sure to check all the pawn shops etc. even in towns a fair distance from where you live.
So sorry to hear this Al, I have been there myself. Like others here have said, let us know what you need?
Al : sorry to hear that , I have a pack of brand new Tusker concordes if you want them there yours . Anything else you need if I can help please let me know. Drew
Let me know if ya need an Armguard..
It's sad that this seams to be happening more and more often. I have been there myself and know how your feeling. Had a pse that my father gave me stolen years back. I have a couple of old knifes laying around if you need one.
may their hands fall off!
Al,
If you need anything just let me know.
Yes,This is a true crime,our gear means so much to us,we bother no one in our endeavour for happiness ,yet at every turn there are those that want to violate us.I've been there my friend.I've got lots just let us know we'll help.
Al. Like others have offered, I too can fix you up. Whatever you might need, let me know. Plus, I could use some extra space in the house which by the way, wouldn't upset my wife in the least.
Al,
If you were to make a list of what you need, I'm pretty sure we could fill it quickly. Please just let us know!
Al,
I'll do whatever I can to help.
I should be able to help in some way.
Sorry to hear this! If you need a loaner bow, let me know; we have similar bow interests and shoot similar specs. Let me know if I can help. Hang in there Al!
PM me. I have have some fletching I can send to you.
X2 on what PaPaFrank said.
I have lots of stuff. Could outfit an army. Let me know what you need.
Me too, extra bow stringers, points, fletching, nocks, etc...
X3 on the list, I'm sure we can fill it.
A blessed group of men right here guys wish we all lived in the same area man could we have fun!!
Thanks guys for your replies and PMs. I still have my bows as they are locked away inside so for that I am lucky.
This is the second time I've been robbed in a month and a 1/2. Last time they come in and took my very expanse mountain bike that I almost live on on my days off ( I ride everywhere for fitness etc) and this time they've come back for more. I have made a police report and I'll go and see if anything has been handed in today, also helps when your partner is an ex police woman of 15 years so she has her friends looking into the area as well.
I can't even list what was in those two boxes guys as like us all, we collect items over the years when we chop and change. What I'm really annoyed at is Danny sent me some Extreme BHs that I was planning to use, not to mention a dozen Tuffheads, arrow scales... Just things like that that cost $$ over time... All to be stolen by someone whom I'm 99% sure won't know what 1/2 the stuff is and it would take hundreds if not thousands of dollars to set up again....
I know how you feel. They stole my Z-71 about a month ago, but I looked for it all the next day, and found it just before dark. Lost a knife, hatchet, tarps, ropes, jumper cables, tools, cooler, shovel, garden rake, pick axe, camo rain coat, not to mention I had to buy and replace the steering colume.
X4 on a list.
We should be able to get you re-outfitted in no time. Please do not let pride get in the way of letting us know what you need! I would really like to be able to help you get what you need.
And as far as the thieves, well all I can say is, Karma is a B!+ch. They will surely get what's coming to them!
I know that's a frustrating thing to have happen. Just remember people like that ALWAYS get theirs, it WILL come back to them.
All to be stolen by someone whom I'm 99% sure won't know what 1/2 the stuff is and it would take hundreds if not thousands of dollars to set up again............
That's the hell of it right there. I don't know how things are in your part of the world, but around here the pill heads will steal anything that isn't nailed down. And if they can steal your hammer to pull the nails out, they will take everything...including the hammer. Then they sell it or pawn it for next to nothing, having no idea what it is or what it's really worth, just to get a fix. It's really sad.
I'd be glad to give you anything I can spare that you may need to get by. I've got a bunch of mix and match broadheads that I'm not using. Got a few extra strings that don't fit any bows I have anymore.
I hope and pray, they catch the lowlife s.o.b. that took your stuff.
Al,
I have a couple extra packs of 300gr 2 blade VPAs. Let me know if you need them.
Ryan
As one Aussie to another - really sorry to hear that Al. I know the feeling well and it is terrible. We went to Cambodia at Xmas, and got an email from the Kalgoorlie police. I had to come back early and cut our holiday short. The Swine trashed the whole house and they took thousands of dollars of goods. I am only now finding stuff I did not realise I had lost. They stole my beautiful Pittsley Predator bow and my bow box with over 20yrs of strings and b/d's, arrow making stuff etc.
You may have to just slowly replace stuff like I am doing. It seems too overwhelming to do it all at once. Good luck with it all.
Sutto
Sorry to hear this Al. I have random items in my box I can send your way if you need.
Just send me a pm.
I hope your local police can recover some of what is lost and catch the crook.
I have some Mag-1s if you need them ,shoot me a e-mail......Tim
I have a brand new pack of muzzy phantoms in 150 grains, there yours if you need them, also can send enough 4" fletchings for you to do 6 arrows, its not much but you can have them.
I am sorry to hear about that, some people!
I do have quite a few magnus stingers if they are any use to you
I also have quite a few 5" parabolic fletch
Al, I know you probably won't post a list, just the type of guy I perceive you to be. Honor and Integrity will keep you from doing so, but an addy would at least allow the good men of this site to do what their Honor and Integrity pushes them to do.
I have quite a few real turkey fletching I personally split, ground and chopped (4") in RH and LH I would be willing to send your ways.
Firstly guys, thanks a bunch for the kind offers of archery tackle etc... Makes me feel proud to be amongst not only friends... But people who value honesty, integrity and good old fashion 'doing things because it's the right thing to do' mentally.
I never started off this thread in order to receive things off anyone... More so I was - and still am really - at a loss as to the depths people will stoop... Sadly, It is what it is I guess.
John ( South MS Bowhunter ) has me pretty much pegged... As a rule I won't ask for anything as shipping items from one side of the pond - the US, to my side of the pond - Down Under Australia... Can be costly. So guys, I will post up my shipping address of you feel the need to pass on some things then you are more then welcome as it would be rude for me I think to ignore the gifts offered.
As a side note, I did the rounds today of the local pawn shops and called into the local police station... Nothing has shown up thus far. God help the person I catch wearing one of my backpacks... Thing is they are both very distinctive being made from a small company that supplies packs to Australian infantry units, and are not very common.
Again guys, please don't go to to much trouble, it's only archery tackle at the end of the day.
Alan Kidner.
P.O Box 10259, Mt Pleasant.
QLD, Australia.
4740.
Cheers and keep your possessions under lock and key.
ak.
Nothing but bottom feeders! I feel you I lost a truck load of stuff a few years back, I'm still recovering.
How about a care package....everyone send something you need to ONE person and we all pass along some shipping money to cover it all in one or two packages?
What say ye?
Terry,
I agree that to be the best route to take, although I'm not in the position to take the lead here, i'm willing to contribute.
Anyone able to be the P.O.C to collect and coordinate shipment?
Al....make a list of need...and lets all post what we can send...maybe someone can step up...I have a St Jude commitment this weekend so I'm covered up with getting ready for that.
If you want, send any items you want to go to Al to me and I will get it sent off to him once I have everything. Just pm me what you are sending and when you ship so I know what is coming and can be watching for it. I will cover the shipping from me to him.
Danny Rowan
P.O. Box 4923
Hagatna, GU 96932
USA
I'd love to help but agree we need a list of what he uses,, what shaft sizes, what grain B-heads, face paint or face mask?
I agree....I think we need a list from Al. Don't need to bombard him with bhead if he don't have any arrows....etc.
Guys... Again I am humbled at the generosity present on this site that I've seen time and time again.
Let me be honest here, I was hoping this thread would die out as I feel uncomfortable in receiving items that I've not bought with my own money. So when I say this is a hard thing for me to post up archery tackle that I'm willing to take off your hands please take my word for it guys.
So... Danny has sent me a PM sending up a rocket to get act together as the Trad gang family wants to help! The following few lines might be a tip as to what I hunt and shoot with...
I'm a big fan of 3 blade heads, from the WW to the Snuffers. I always have shot a Dura or Damascus glove in medium. When I use to make woods up I had a heap of the old mercury nocks as well as the bohning classic nocks in 11/32. I had a stack of natural barred full length feathers and at times I've shot your normal barred fletching in left or right wing... It does not bother me none. I just realised I am in need of a nock receiver for a Jo jan fletching jig that will suit cock feather up.
I have plenty of arrows on hand and of late have been shooting the arrow dynamics carbons. I like to make sure my arrows bare shaft tune perfectly so I always have on hand a number of field points up to 300+ grains... They always come in handy.
That's about it guys... I'm sure there are hundreds of other things that I've missed but those will keep me out of trouble for a spell. I was planning on heading out on a scouting trip but just remembered both my day packs are now someone else's...
To think I carried that day pack on two separate theatres in the Middle East for 3 1/2 years all to have it taken makes my skin crawl.
Anyhow... Again guys, thanks.
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OK....if everyone would post what they are going to send to Danny....that will help.
I have some 3 blades, but not sure what all...I'll check. I assume you want glue on Al.
Do you need long aluminum knock adapters?
Glue on or screw in Terry, does not matter as I can make them work...and yeh, adaptors will help also. Cheers mate...
I think the only thing I have on the list is some screw-in snuffers. Might have a few pre-cut feathers too...but what I've got will be on the way to Danny soon.
only a pinko, commi, thumb sucking,bed wetting meth head would steal your stuff.
Danny/Al,
Went through my stuff and don't have a lot but this is what I have to give, hope it helps.
1. New Med. Dura Glove (Has been washed and oiled to get it to from fit and get some of the dye out).
2. 7 dozen 4" LH Primary feathers I split, ground, and chopped shield cut.
3. 5 dozen 4" LH Secondary feathers I split, ground, and chopped shield cut. Can be used for stumping arrows etc...
4. Some 150 grains Hammerheads, 150 grains Hex head,75 grain steel adapters, and 2 175 grain WW Elites.
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What I lack in material goods I'm rich in the knowledge of Jesus Christ my lord, and as Peter and John said to the beggar "Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk."
So My friend I'm praying for you to the one who is able to restore you to wholeness.
Danny,
I'll try and get this in the mail today.
This is great guys, I am sending a day pack, some 300 xtreme broad heads plus some other 3 blade heads and some nocks.
In the mail Danny heading to Guam.
ttt
Were your quivers on your bows Al ?
This situation sucks, like you say 99% of that gear will be useless to someone else.
Regards
Mark.
Al, sorry to hear this, mate.
Mark my bows were stored away as well as my quivers thanks mate....
Al, buddy, I don't have a lot of the things you use, but I got some stuff in a box for ya. The only 3 blade heads I had, were 4 snuffers and a Bodkin. Added a bunch of 2 blades that I don't use, in case you can. Threw in a few different field points and adapters, some mismatched feathers and a cheap broadhead wrench. Maybe at the very least you can use the little box I put 'em in.
It may just be the ugliest package ever, too. But I'll get it in the mail to Danny today or tomorrow. I hope it helps in some way.
God bless ya, brother!
OK.....let me see what I got.
T
Danny, sending a PM with tracking #.
Keeping it at the top for those wanting to assist Al, thanks.
TTT
TTT
I got plenty of long aluminum adapters....not sure if they will work or not if you are shooting 300 grains.
Hope to get into the 'out house' this weekend to see what 3 blades I have and ship out some stuff on Monday.
ttt
OK Danny....I didn't go yesterday...but will go today.
Thanks,
T
I have two boxes,one from Tony and one from John, plus what I am sending. Once I get the stuff from Terry I will get it all sent off to Al.
Ok, got everything that was sent to me I believe, package is ready and will go out to Al this week.