Hi, I'm Bernie, and I have an Addiction....

I am proud and happy - no, delireous, to say that I do now have an Anneewakee Addiction Bow in my hot little hands. Oh, you didn't seriously think .... of course you didn't          . I am currently shooting one that is a little heavier than I normally would pick but it had everything else I wanted (54" in Black), and I hope maybe it will help "strong" me up just a tad. If not, we'll fall back and regroup. So far I love the way it looks and acts. I, of course, do not draw it to that 50# @ 28" that it is rated, and propably never will. However it only cut my draw by one inch on the first day it arrived (yesterday), so I have fond hopes "we" will settle in back at 26 - 27" draw together. We will continue to work on my consistancy together also - LOL. The first time out I had some great shots at 20yds and under, and all the rest were on the targets, some even quite close to where I wanted them. I also center punched a deer sillouette on my range backdrop, at 40 yards, once - after two preliminary "bracketing" shots that is -      :D     (Well, I'm not so awfully great, you know.) BUT - the Addiction is everything I (and many others) have come to think, say, and expect. There will be pictures of this bow, (when the sun comes back out better again      :rolleyes:    ) later. BUT I couldn't wait to brag about my new Addiction (aquisition) - Anneewakee, that is, brother!

Thanks for the fine service and assistance, sponsor John Dill (and my compliments to the bowyer, Lee Hoots). Can't hardly wait 'til this Pm,s Shooting session      

He builds a fine bow for sure!  Congrats to you on your new addiction!~  

Good for you. Every man should hold something in his hand that makes his heart race. The addiction just grows & grows though. Good luck having a long relationship with her and enjoy the way she shoots.

Good man Bernie, to admit you have an Addiction. Thats the first step toward recovery.... of your next kill!  

Congrats Bernie. Looking forward to the pics.

Thanks guys, and a hearty LOL for owlbait, to boot. Should be able to get some pics this PM - looking pretty good out there now.

Congrats Bernie!! A Fine Bow for a Fine Man!!      

Thank you Shakes, I appreciate that.

I got to take some pictures this afternoon, just befor my shooting session. There's a little (cropped) repetition but I did that to cut out some of the extraneous scenery for you - don't guess anyone will complain about more pics. The bow is not one of the "dressier" (beautiful) Anneewakee Addictions but bear in mind it is a "stealth" (my word) model for hunting. Black, 54 " long, 50# @ 28", stippled handle, protector on the bottom tip, Aprox 8" brace. Easy drawing, quiet, peppy, and behaves extremely well - (when I behave half-way decently - LOL) I'm impressed, just as I was with the ones of John Dill and Don Baten that I was fortunate enough to shoot befor that fired me up. Let's see, anything else I 'm missing ... oh, LOL I truly have no idea what the materials are. It just dawned on me that I didn't even think to ask John. I'm sure if he comes on he will be able to tell us. (I don't think I've ever done that before - I was really  ready for an Addiction  bow - LOL)

So far I am just calling it, "The Black" (original, huh?)









Oh yes, I even managed to sneak in a picture of my wife, Rose, without her knowing it - LOL (She's the one who makes all those beautiful hand crocheted afghans you'll see on the St. Jude Auction forums - and the one who keeps me out of trouble - most of the time - wink)

A couple more pics in the next post.

Here you go, other side:





And at full draw:



(well, my full draw, anyway.

yes... Yes... YES!... Was it good for you too?  

... mike ...    ...

Congrads. Bernie!!!! How did you talk John out of BLACKIE?? Hope you enjoy her!! She has a gaboon ebony riser with 3 lams. of action bamboo in the limbs. Hoot

Ah, thank you for the materials stats, Lee - that action boo is were all her extra zip comes from, eh?

(It was an easy decision for John, I threatened to tell the whole Trad Archery world where he was heading the last time my "cuz", the undercover cop,  picked him up sleep walking in Greenville.)        :D

Got yourself one beautiful bow there Bernie! That Full-Draw shot is a keeper too. Enjoy--Shoot Straight--Congrats!!      

Sweet looker Bernie.

Bernie i can't believe that you don't have on your hat in your full draw picture.I thought the only pictures of you without your hat was when you posed for playgirl  :eek:  LOL Just kidding buddy good looking bow there.I hope it works well for you.Lee makes some fine bows.

Beautiful classy bow                    

F-Manny

That's a fine looking bow for a fine fella! We'll have to check it out if you make it to Sissipahaw in a couple of weeks...

Hope to be there Wally, with Don (batman), if all goes well.

Thanks for looking, and for the comments, everyone. Preston, When I get my wife to agree to take a pic for me I better get my butt out there befor she changes her mind (she's always afraid she'll mess up - and never does). So if I don't have my hat on when she says yes, I go nekid, baby - LOL

good lookin bow bernie. im sure its a shooter ruddy