Show me your JD Berry bow!

Green · August 02, 2014, 10:34:00 AM

James attitude always makes me proud to call him a friend. He has dealt with, and continues to deal with, a variety of health problems, but what keeps him rolling along with a joke in his heart, is you!

His mad bow building skills are an extension of his devotion to archery and to his clients, because he gets connected to each one of us. His sharp wit, and sense of humor make my day every time I talk with him. He takes life's challenges as opportunities to rise above, and prove to himself and to us that nothing can deter him from his life's work of making us happy and proud to shoot his bows.

If anyone has any doubts that this man can't build his usual top quality bow one-eyed.....think again. He's already done it....for years, and has the equipment that he specially designed to build bows under these conditions when he had a cataract a few years back that put him in essentially the same situation (well,'cept this time he's gonna have a cool Possum skin eye patch with Eye.B.O. Winner embroidered on it, and sporting Dingle Balls).

CHENRYIV · August 02, 2014, 10:41:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Green:
James attitude always makes me proud to call him a friend. He has dealt with, and continues to deal with, a variety of health problems, but what keeps him rolling along with a joke in his heart, is you!

His mad bow building skills are an extension of his devotion to archery and to his clients, because he gets connected to each one of us. His sharp wit, and sense of humor make my day every time I talk with him. He takes life's challenges as opportunities to rise above, and prove to himself and to us that nothing can deter him from his life's work of making us happy and proud to shoot his bows.

couldn't have said it any better!

Pat B. · August 02, 2014, 10:45:00 AM

Sorry to hear of your problems, James..

Getting older isn't much fun, I know..

Best luck to ya..

Pat

kestimator · August 02, 2014, 11:54:00 AM

JD,

I think you should put the joke on 'Ol Rob and give me his place in line. That'll show him!!

You are an artist!!! Stay strong!!

Mudd · August 02, 2014, 12:26:00 PM

Of all the things I could call JD from outstanding bowyer to amazingly skilled artisan, darn good archer, "friend" is the one that I cherish the most.

Prayers for you my friend as always.

God bless,Mudd

cahaba · August 02, 2014, 02:33:00 PM

James I and I'm sue many more appreciate you. Take your time with your builds. Heck I would wait two years for one of your masterpieces! you have an amazing attitude and I am proud to know you and call you my friend.

centaur · August 02, 2014, 07:56:00 PM

James,
An eye patch on an old Navy guy is nearly like jewelry. Don't go as far as getting a peg leg, though; might slow you down even more.
Thanks for being an inspiration to all of us, and I don't say that to many old squids.

Mudd · August 03, 2014, 07:03:00 AM

Centaur, if we had a "like" button I'd be hitting it for your words.

Mr. Berry by his attitude is showing us all how we can chose to face adversity.

You can chose to eat the sour lemon or you can chose to use it to make sweet lemonade.

God bless,Mudd

katman · August 03, 2014, 08:56:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Mudd:
Centaur, if we had a "like" button I'd be hitting it for your words.

Mr. Berry by his attitude is showing us all how we can chose to face adversity.

You can chose to eat the sour lemon or you can chose to use it to make sweet lemonade.

God bless,Mudd

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x2, well said

mike g · August 03, 2014, 01:32:00 PM

In the near future people will be asking, Is that a one eye JD Bow our a two....
Hang in there JD, Adapt and over come....

August 03, 2014, 02:33:00 PM

I am still hoping to hear that James will have a complete recovery.
Yesterday, I was out back shooting my new deer target with my Morningstar. An older gentleman with a new Honda scooter rolls up and wants to see me shoot one. From about 20 yards, I put the arrow in the top of the little heart circle. He says,"Is that where you want to hit the real thing? Lets see another one." Splat, a piece with half a nock and one feather flips up and landed on top of my garage, another chunk with two feathers hit the deer target's back legs, leaving the arrow dangling in the target. The old guy looks up at the roof, walked up to the target, picked up the two feathered piece, pointed at the piece in the target and said, "You missed the heart."

Bluegoose · August 04, 2014, 07:32:00 AM

James we are pulling for you.

Bluegoose · August 04, 2014, 07:35:00 AM

Pavan, some folks just don't seem to have a complement in 'em :-). Sounds like a couple of fine shots.

Stump Buster · August 04, 2014, 01:00:00 PM

Samje, Way to keep a positive attitude! I look forward to another enjoyable conversation with you the next time we speak! Hopefully the specialist can work some wonders for ya, if not, I'm confident you'll adjust just fine!!!

Oh and... Where do we sign up for the collector patches, it'll probably HELP my shooting?!?!? (no dingle balls on mine though please) :D

DaveT1963 · August 04, 2014, 01:47:00 PM

Dang James I hate to hear this and I will pray for a complete recovery. Sure hope this doesn't mess up your hunting season..... take your time I will get my bow whenever you get her done - more imporatant that you take care of you right now.

Moots · August 04, 2014, 04:07:00 PM

Great thread!

James sorry to here that you are struggling with eye issues. Take care.

Rob

Steve Jr · August 04, 2014, 06:19:00 PM

Well wishes and prayers for you James

take it easy.

JDBerry · August 04, 2014, 06:39:00 PM

Moots, Not struggling, Wrost part is this eye patch gets hot and that is not much to whine about. ..one eyed purple people eater

katman · August 04, 2014, 06:53:00 PM

James, hang in there buddy I am sure it will work out fine.

I see your renewed good looking website states not taking new orders under faq, will be calling to check my position on list.

Moots · August 04, 2014, 08:56:00 PM

Nice to hear from you James. I am trying to decide between a Morning Star or Taipan.

James combines artistry and functionality -- a bowyer at the pinnacle of his profession.