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Merry Christmas to all my trad brothers.

Started by joevan125, December 24, 2011, 12:56:00 PM

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joevan125

December 24, 2011, 12:56:00 PM
About 2 years ago i went through a divorce and lost everything. I stayed drunk for at least 6 months and weighed 260lbs at my highest.

Several people on this site called me and i even met with several of them and i'm glad to tell everyone i haven't had a drink since June 16 2011.

I finally got back on track and got a great job with a lot of free time in the winter and i have lost 40lbs since June 16 2011.

Rod Jenkins, Kim Burrows, Lamey, Sue with Dryar bows,Big Jim and his wife, TJ, Rich Lopez, Joe, Chad from Mississippi who makes strings, Chuckbow and several others have always been so helpful to me ever since i started shooting trad 3 years ago.

I would also like to think Bob Morison and his wonderful wife Barb for helping me out during those difficult times.

I also discovered the beauty of the bow again and how it moves my soul when i pick up a bow.

I have come to realize that life can be so beautiful when a person takes some action instead of sitting around worring about there problems.

Shoot straight my friends and i hope this next year will be as good as my last 6 months have been.  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Joe Van Kilpatrick

smokin joe

#1
December 24, 2011, 01:08:00 PM
Joe,
The tough times in life help us cherish the good things. Good to hear your journey is going well now.
Merry Christmas right back at you. May all the joys of the season be yours.
Joe
TGMM
Compton
PBS
Trad Gang Hall of Fame

karrow

#2
December 24, 2011, 01:13:00 PM
your high on life  :bigsmyl:   good for you  :thumbsup:
Kevin Day

#3
December 24, 2011, 01:17:00 PM
Good luck to you and merry Christmas!

Bisch

joevan125

#4
December 24, 2011, 01:35:00 PM
karrow you are exactly right i am high on life. I may have lost most all my stuff but hey, i'm working better than ever and have some bows bought and ordered, had to sell 42 Bear bows and 7 custom bows during that time.

I am happier now with a WHOLE lot less material items because i have discovered when you have the big house and new cars it takes a lot out of a person to keep things going,

I felt like i was chasing my taile for 10 years but now i have a 1,600 square foot house thats paid for by my Grandmother and i'm out of dept.
Life is grand guys and i love you all, take care.  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Joe Van Kilpatrick

**DONOTDELETE**

#5
December 24, 2011, 01:38:00 PM
Merry Christmas to you too brutha!  

Glad to hear things are coming around for you.

Pick a spot, & Shoot low....

joe ashton

#6
December 24, 2011, 02:06:00 PM
:campfire:
Joe Ashton,D.C.
pronghorn long bow  54#
black widow long bow 55#
21 century long bow 55#
big horn recurve  58#

limbolt

#7
December 24, 2011, 02:15:00 PM
Merry Christmas Joe,sounds like you have things going your way.Congrats on a positive additude.  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:

Big Ed

#8
December 24, 2011, 02:36:00 PM
Good for you!! Merry Christmas!!
"Get kids involved in the outdoors"

sticbow

#9
December 24, 2011, 03:09:00 PM
Happened to me also.took me awhile to get my head on straight again...everything will work out trust me..if you have kids just love every minute you have with them..i do..an Merry Christmas to you...Nothing will do you better than having good friends around you..an you will find out who they are fast..Scott

Chisler

#10
December 24, 2011, 03:19:00 PM
Thanks for sharing, great job with getting things turned around.  Merry Chirstmas Joe.

PrarrieDog

#11
December 24, 2011, 03:55:00 PM
We're always happiest when we get back to basics. And when we put God on top.

straitera

#12
December 24, 2011, 04:01:00 PM
Bunch of big good here JoeV! Merry Christmas & God Bless, b
Buddy Bell

Trad is 60% mental & about 40% mental.

Hubi

#13
December 24, 2011, 04:11:00 PM
wish you the best!!! Merry christmas!!!

cacciatore

#14
December 24, 2011, 05:02:00 PM
Joe,I followed your divorce,you always had my sympaty,I am glad the worst is passed away.Good luck and Merry Christmas.
1993 PBS Regular
Compton
CBA
CSTAS

GRINCH

#15
December 24, 2011, 05:06:00 PM
Merry Christmas to you,hope you have continued success in the New Year.
TGMM Family of The Bow,
USN 1973-1995

cbCrow

#16
December 24, 2011, 05:09:00 PM
Merry Christmas to all the brothers of the bow and their families!

flyfisher76544

#17
December 24, 2011, 05:30:00 PM
Merry Christmas everyone!
Common Sense, really isn't very common

BRITTMAN

#18
December 24, 2011, 07:39:00 PM
Joe merry christmas to you also , finding thankfullness in all things will truly bring happiness and peace .
" Live long and prosper "

Scrub_buck

#19
December 24, 2011, 08:02:00 PM
Merry Christmas!  After a cnadlelight Christmas service at our church, I'm poised to continue with the tradition of watching A Christmas Story on TBS a couple of times with the wife!  I love that movie!

God Bless!
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