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Title: Nice day for a stump shoot**round # 4**
Post by: ron w on December 03, 2015, 02:03:00 PM
Got together this morning with KAT and Vintage45 from here on the site to do a stump shoot. Just 3 old guys taking a walk and shooting stumps, cans, and anything that looked like a challenging shot. They went easy on me and my new knee and it was a great time. I took my Hill Wesley Special, boy I like that bow. I didn't shoot all that well today but watching Ken and Marty trying to best each other is a real hoot. I was good to get out and after 3 hours......in need a nap.....lol!
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Post by: Stumpkiller on December 03, 2015, 02:18:00 PM
I know about you three . . . but who were the "old guys" you were with?

Hope your season's all you hoped for.     :archer:
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Post by: ron w on December 03, 2015, 02:19:00 PM
:biglaugh:  Trust me......we qualify as old guys.
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on December 03, 2015, 06:00:00 PM
Glad the weather held up for you guys.  It seemed like the perfect day for sch an activity.
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Post by: kat on December 03, 2015, 07:19:00 PM
Here is a picture of Ron and Marty from last year.
Lets just say we are still out there having fun, even though we are a year older.
 (http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/ss311/thornhill_bucket/1230141125a.jpg) (http://s587.photobucket.com/user/thornhill_bucket/media/1230141125a.jpg.html)
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Post by: GREASEMAN on December 03, 2015, 07:49:00 PM
Sounds like great fun!
My brother and I are going for a long stump shoot on Saturday.
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Post by: ti-guy on December 03, 2015, 08:08:00 PM
:thumbsup:
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Post by: ronp on December 04, 2015, 06:05:00 AM
I'm sure you guys had a good time and I am glad you're able to get out.  Keep that knee healing!
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Post by: ronp on December 04, 2015, 06:06:00 AM
I'm kinda lookin' forward to deer season ending so I can get out after some stumps (before the snow gets too deep)!
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Post by: Stumpkiller on December 04, 2015, 11:31:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by ronp:
I'm kinda lookin' forward to deer season ending so I can get out after some stumps (before the snow gets too deep)!
:thumbsup:
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Post by: glenbo on December 04, 2015, 12:16:00 PM
Glad to see you up and getting around Ron.
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Post by: ron w on December 04, 2015, 03:15:00 PM
Thanks Glenbo, it's been a long road but I'm making some progress now........finally!!   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Oak518 on December 04, 2015, 04:14:00 PM
Good for you Ron.  What happen to the Zipper you were shooting.  Great looking bow it is.  I hope you the best. Dan
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Post by: ron w on December 04, 2015, 04:39:00 PM
I still have my Zipper........in fact I killed a Bear in Quebec this past June with it. One of my favorite bows.
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Post by: ronp on December 04, 2015, 05:32:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Stumpkiller:
 
QuoteOriginally posted by ronp:
I'm kinda lookin' forward to deer season ending so I can get out after some stumps (before the snow gets too deep)!
:thumbsup:  [/b]
The hitting the stump part is the problem!     :biglaugh:

Glad to see that you got out Ron.  The woods have medicinal properties!
Title: Re: Nice day for a stump shoot**round # 4**
Post by: ron w on December 05, 2015, 12:25:00 PM
If this weather holds stump shooting season may be a long term pastime.........
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Post by: ron w on December 10, 2015, 01:57:00 PM
Well we did it again today 10am till 1pm 50 degrees and sunny......fantastic stumping! I even shot well......the best I have shot in months. Long shots, close shots, easy and tough what a great time!!! Just 3 old guys wasting time and doing it well.......lol!
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Post by: kat on December 10, 2015, 02:58:00 PM
 (http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/ss311/thornhill_bucket/1210151212a.jpg) (http://s587.photobucket.com/user/thornhill_bucket/media/1210151212a.jpg.html)

Three blind squirrels finds a nut.
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Post by: ron w on December 10, 2015, 03:10:00 PM
:biglaugh:  and it was a small one!!!
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Post by: awbowman on December 10, 2015, 03:26:00 PM
Good to see you up and around Ron
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Post by: ron w on December 10, 2015, 04:14:00 PM
Thanks......it was a long haul but I'm seeing progress everyday. Still have a ways to go but I'm shooting, taking walks and getting stronger.   :thumbsup:
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Post by: mcgroundstalker on December 10, 2015, 04:45:00 PM
Hope to see you fellas soon after the holidays and do some stumping too... If the snow holds out that is!

... mike ...  :archer2:  ...
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Post by: maineac on December 10, 2015, 05:44:00 PM
Sounds like a perfect therapy session!!!!
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Post by: ronp on December 10, 2015, 05:58:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by kat:
    (http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/ss311/thornhill_bucket/1210151212a.jpg) (http://s587.photobucket.com/user/thornhill_bucket/media/1210151212a.jpg.html)

Three blind squirrels finds a nut.
You're humble, Ken!  Anyone who has had the pleasure of shooting with these three knows they ain't blind and are usually on their game!

Glad to see you all got out again!
Title: Re: Nice day for a stump shoot**round # 4**
Post by: ron w on December 11, 2015, 09:21:00 AM
With the weather like this we may sneak another in next week.......we can only hope!!!
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Post by: kat on December 11, 2015, 01:06:00 PM
Hey Ron- We still can't top that 50+ yard shot you made at the Rockwood stump shoot.
 (http://i587.photobucket.com/albums/ss311/thornhill_bucket/RonP001.jpg) (http://s587.photobucket.com/user/thornhill_bucket/media/RonP001.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Nice day for a stump shoot**round # 4**
Post by: ronp on December 12, 2015, 09:04:00 AM
I forgot about that, Ken. Now that was a blind squirrel finding a nut!
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Post by: Sirius Black on December 12, 2015, 10:12:00 AM
:thumbsup:
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Post by: ron w on December 16, 2015, 02:05:00 PM
Well we did it again......for the 3rd week in a row weather was mild [45 degrees] and no snow so a'stumping we will go. Spent 3 hours making some great shots and missing some easy ones. Just a great day in December walking in the woods with a bow in hand.
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Post by: Steve Jr on December 16, 2015, 08:03:00 PM
I love stump shooting,  ya'll look like you are having fun and thats what its all about. I think its time to take a brake from hunting grab some friends and go stick some stumps.
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on December 16, 2015, 09:43:00 PM
Glad you guys made it out!  It was  a great way to spend today!
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Post by: Stump73 on December 16, 2015, 10:46:00 PM
Looks like fun!
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Post by: on December 16, 2015, 10:51:00 PM
Dang, it sure looks cold up there!!!! We have not had a low below freezing yet!

Looks like y'all are having fun, nd that's what it is supposed to be all about!

Bisch
Title: Re: Nice day for a stump shoot**round # 4**
Post by: ron w on December 17, 2015, 08:32:00 AM
Bisch, it's balmy up here compared to normal years. Been around 45-50 and no snow.......unheard of most years.
Title: Re: Nice day for a stump shoot**round # 4**
Post by: ronp on December 17, 2015, 10:14:00 AM
It's good to see your getting out Ron.  How's the knee doing?
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Post by: ron w on December 17, 2015, 11:50:00 AM
Sent you PM ronp.........   :wavey:
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Post by: ChuckC on December 18, 2015, 09:06:00 AM
Ron... are those Beech leaves I see all around ?  Why are they not still on the trees ?  My beeches up in da UP seem to hold their leaves (or many of them at least) till near spring.

Glad you are able to get out.  Keeps a man sane.
ChuckC
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Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on December 18, 2015, 12:23:00 PM
great post !!!!!
Title: Re: Nice day for a stump shoot**round # 4**
Post by: ron w on December 18, 2015, 12:26:00 PM
ChuckC, it seems to be a wind thing. If they see wind a lot......they come down. If they are protected at all they stay on till the new one pushes it off in the spring.......lol
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Post by: Tim on December 18, 2015, 02:18:00 PM
Crazy weather Ron, still riding the bike and playing golf down here in PA!    :jumper:
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Post by: ron w on December 18, 2015, 03:01:00 PM
GOLF........that's a bad habit I have not developed yet.........   :knothead:
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Post by: slowbowjoe on December 19, 2015, 04:58:00 PM
Ron W, I like your thinking!
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Post by: Orion on December 19, 2015, 06:08:00 PM
I golfed a bit in my younger days.  After about a 20-25 year hiatus, tried it again after I retired.  Didn't do as well then.  Decided to take a lesson from a pro. He gave me some good advice, and I followed it.

After the lesson, he told me to put my clubs in the garage for a month and not touch them.  After that time, forget about them, he said.    :goldtooth:
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Post by: kat on December 20, 2015, 10:09:00 AM
:biglaugh:  
Sometimes I feel like I should do that with my longbow.
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Post by: Tater on December 20, 2015, 10:46:00 AM
Ron,
 Great to see you'r out and shooting. The knee must be getting better.
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Post by: ron w on December 20, 2015, 12:23:00 PM
Hey Pat......it is coming along but it is slow, but progress takes time and I'm working at it every day......Thanks for asking    :notworthy:
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Post by: Thumper Dunker on December 20, 2015, 02:31:00 PM
Ya ain't old. What's all that white stuff. Looks like a lot of fun. Take care of those legs.   :thumbsup:
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Post by: ron w on December 27, 2015, 07:32:00 PM
Well we got out again today with still no snow and mild temps. Almost 50 degrees and showers but still got in 3 hours in a target rich environment. A few arrows were broke but none lost. Just a great afternoon......   :thumbsup:
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Post by: ronp on December 28, 2015, 04:06:00 PM
:campfire: