I received a message from Terry today saying a thread I wrote a year or so ago, "A strong suggestion from BW" has been moved to the Hunting Forum in the TG archives. I'm pleased it was well received because it's a great, inexpensive idea. For those who didn't read it previously you might enjoy it. Basically, it suggested recording your seasonal bowhunting highlights via either audio or video for posterity, which would include both your family and yourself. I wanted to mention what a coincidence this happened today since I was reviewing my old recordings just this morning. For those who are not aware, I'm presently in the process of writing a new book. Unlike a lot of books on hunting techniques or opinions this one will be a collection of campfire stories and personal hunting yarns I've experienced in the last forty or fifty years. I've got a pile of stories that need telling which include sharing many hunts with the likes of Paul Schafer, Jack Nicklaus and Dale Earnhardt; to having to shoot my way out on a lion charge; a black bear that tried to breed me; being treed by a grizz; a couple black bear false charges; close encounters with world-class whitetails; wolves, black mambas, etc. etc. And all true tales. I wanted to mention the fact being able to review my old audio and video tapes as related in the archives thread, I was able to better jog my memory for detailed factual accuracy. A lot of great memories have surfaced while putting this new book together. I just finished my ninth new chapter this morning. So far my biggest disappointment is the fact I lost a lot of the great photos I used to have, which documented the stories, in my '99 fire. I still have some okay pictures but it's somewhat depressing knowing I used to have absolutely great photos that have since been destroyed. I guess that's yet another reason to record your seasonal highlights. At any rate, since my new book will essentially be hunting yarns/campfire stories, brother Gene came up with the most perfect title, "Once Upon A Tine." It probably won't be finished until fall, so please stay tuned. Thanks to all. BW

I look forward to readin' it Barry!

Shoot straight, Shinken

Looking forward to it Barry! I had a pig try to breed me once but then I sobered up! Man was he ugly. It was my identical twin brother!

I'll be lookin forward to the book!

Is that the bear in the picture with you, is he dead or just happy to see you. There is another guy on here that looks just like you, he is a little better lookin.  

Owlbait.....TMI...'nuff said lol

Barry I agree fires stink, having a major house fire is almost the same as losing a family member, because you do lose all the memories and the stories of your family. I'm glad you were able to retrieve some of your stuff. I'll be looking forward to the new book. Will we be able to preorder at one of the national shoots or over the net?

Oh this should be good.

:eek:     :eek:  A Bear!! I hate when that happens!!         Look foward to the book!    

Obviously a black bear with very low standards    Be watching for your book Barry Berry.

That one will certainly be a classic Barry!

Most Tradgangers will love it,I sure do,Felix

You mean you're going to tell another story??

Well, okay; if ya just absolutely hafta...
type faster will ya?

This is one of the great features of the 'gang. Even the old(er) lions, bears and yarners come here to laugh and joke. Thanks for the advice.
Look forward to the book.

Well, I know what I want for Christmas.  :-D

I can't wait, this is going to be good reading.
Jack

NOW you're talkin'!

Killdeer  
         

Any pictures of you eatin' watermelon?  :D

... mike ...

I've heard some of Barry's stories, this book will be a classic for sure. #1 on this years Christmas list.

Uncle B came over for a BBQ the other day with a STACK of old photos.  There were some really great old classic shots in there.  Hard to believe those aren't the good ones!  I am really looking forward to the new book...I'd like to reserve #99 right now  

Man I can't wait for this book.  Sounds like another classic from the Brothers of the Bow!!  

I lost all (my pre-adult) photos when my father got his 3rd divorce (rumors of a big fire on the driveway or atleast a trip to the dump.)   :mad:   Either way... Nuthin to show my kids what daddy was doing when "he was there age".

Barry...dont forget to make my day and include in your book (I'm not sayin a whole chapter here) a little story about the time you were at the Morin deer camp up Ireland Rd.          
  I'm still tellin people that-one.

I'm lookin forward to your book!