New retirement Northern Mist Shelton (pics)

David Mitchell · February 23, 2011, 04:43:00 PM

Well, I sure had a surprise this past week end. I had ordered a NM Shelton with green glass. Two of my buddies knew I was interested in getting one so they called Steve and arranged to pay for the bow as a gift to me for my recent retirement from 45 years of pastoring churches. Well, they presented it to me last Friday when we got together to stump shoot. Here are some pictures. The bow is 68", 49@28", bamboo lams under green glass, myrtle riser. Sweet shooter. Nobody ever had better buddies than these two--Thanks Will and Don!

Stumpkiller · February 23, 2011, 04:48:00 PM

Nice bow and great friends!

(Attitudes are contagious - mine could kill you.

)

ken denton · February 23, 2011, 04:51:00 PM

Congradulations on 45 years of spreading the word of God! Please let us know how the Shelton shoots and if it hits where you aim, and how quiet it is? I have heard nothing but good reports on it. Beautiful photos! Ken

raghorns · February 23, 2011, 04:55:00 PM

Those are indeed some pretty wonderful friends...what a great bow. I would like to thank you for your years of serving Christ and His Kingdom. I am a pastor also and a lefty to boot! If you get out toward Missouri let me know and we could shoot or hunt something.
Enjoy your retirement and fling lots of arrows through that beautiful bow. God Bless

JJ1956 · February 23, 2011, 05:03:00 PM

You have some great friends, also nice looking bow

Mudd · February 23, 2011, 05:11:00 PM

How cool is this? Way!!! I'm saying....

That's a very rare gift... to have two shooting buddies that think that highly of your friendship.

I love the Sheldon also.

Thank you for sharing.

God bless,Mudd

Pepper · February 23, 2011, 05:12:00 PM

What goes around comes around, you had to be a great friend to have great friends.
Congratulations on the retirement, the bow, and the great friends.

Rick Butler · February 23, 2011, 05:14:00 PM

Wow!! nice friends! Congrats on your retirement!

Missouri Bowman · February 23, 2011, 05:23:00 PM

Congrats to your friends.

Earl Jeff · February 23, 2011, 05:27:00 PM

Can't beat good friends. GREEN?

ron w · February 23, 2011, 05:40:00 PM

You are a gifted man to have friends like that!!

David Mitchell · February 23, 2011, 05:41:00 PM

Yeah, Earl Jeff, beautiful green...like the leaves the Lord puts on the trees.

leatherneck · February 23, 2011, 05:45:00 PM

Sure is awesome!!! The bow looks great too.

David Mitchell · February 23, 2011, 06:32:00 PM

Ken, the Shelton is a very pleasant bow to shoot. Very quiet and indeed does shoot where I aim. My problem is that sometimes (lots of times) I am not aiming where I intend to be aiming when I turn her loose! But that sure isn't the fault of the bow. I really do think the Shelton is one of the finest longbows made.

I also want to mention, Ken, that I sure do enjoy that Tembo I got from you last year. Even though it is 40 years old it shoots right there with the current crop.

droz il · February 23, 2011, 06:39:00 PM

Great friends, great bow. Congrats

dpg · February 23, 2011, 06:40:00 PM

Dave-
Congrats on your retirement, great bow and great friends!

bowtough · February 23, 2011, 06:48:00 PM

Congradulations Pastor,after putting up with church people for 45yrs. you certainly deserve it,lol. In all seriousness though thank you for your dedication to our great God. I'm sure he's not finished with you though. Enjoy that great bow,and good huntin. Although your'e probably more inclined to be a fisherman!

David Mitchell · February 23, 2011, 07:00:00 PM

bowtough, fisher of men, but hunter of about anything. :D

Ben Maher · February 23, 2011, 07:46:00 PM

Dave , congrats mate on years of servcie and a fantastic bow that is built the right way round !

I love that Bow !

Get it out and after some hogs !

SpankyNeal · February 23, 2011, 07:50:00 PM

Friends like that are a rare find so obviously they think the same of you David! Congrats on a fine bow, and an even better friendship!