A Blessing in Disguise...

huskyarcher · June 03, 2011, 04:17:00 PM

Well fellas, some of you may remember my post not too long ago about having knee surgery. Well i finally had it, (delayed, by allergic reaction) and it may have been the best thing for my shooting ever.

Before i went under i set myself up a range on my front porch complete with bow holder bag target, and own ppersonal arrow puller

AKA My Girlfriend of 5 yrs, Callie.

I really have been focusing on my form and shoulders. i traded for a light #45 bow to make things easier as well. Man alivive, im busting nocks at about the rate of about 1 a day, now granted its 11-12 yards, but im happy, thats my typical shot range.

To beat all Cal said today, "Let me shoot that thing" i chuckled and said "sure". Now dont get me wrong, shes dang deadly with her pink wheelie, having taken several deer in the past 5 years but i still had my doubts. She sits down in my chhair, and procedes to put 4 arrows right behind the bag deers shoulder. My mouth hit the deck, she chuckled and said "its not too hard i dont guess". i was blew away. Well now im surfing for a cheap 40-45 pounder lol.

So i gotta say, as much as i dreaded this surgey, it has really improved my shooting quite abit, and may have brought me a new trad partner. So next time we are faced with things we really dont want too do, slow down and think of the positives that may come out of even the most dreaded of things. God bless you all, and thanks for being such awesome people on an awesome site!!

Dalton

4dogs · June 03, 2011, 05:25:00 PM

A blessing indeed, more than one!

Bowmag · June 03, 2011, 05:29:00 PM

Sounds like you are making the most out of what could have been a bad situation. Congratulations all the way around.

Mudd · June 03, 2011, 05:40:00 PM

Terry Lightle · June 03, 2011, 05:41:00 PM

GREAT!

KyStickbow · June 03, 2011, 06:19:00 PM

Sweet!!! I would love for my better half to shoot along side me.

Bonebuster · June 03, 2011, 08:20:00 PM

Best of luck on your recovery, and thanks for sharing your story.

Good girls are hard to find.

DannyBows · June 03, 2011, 08:24:00 PM

Excellent! Glad to hear your re-hab is going well. I believe the best news is the little Lady taking to the Trad gear. Now you can both bust-up your nocks!

Eugene Slagle · June 03, 2011, 08:24:00 PM

Sounds like the best thing for you & your gal.

Pray for a steady & strong recovery.

SlowArrow · June 03, 2011, 09:25:00 PM

Could you go over one more time exactly how you managed to convince Callie to be your arrow puller? About everything you said made great sense - except that part!

Listen to your Doctors and do your rehab - I'm sure you'll have a full recovery for you!

huskyarcher · June 03, 2011, 09:38:00 PM

SlowArrow, she just realizes how lucky of a girl she is

lol just kidding. No she loves shooting about as much as anything

SlowArrow · June 04, 2011, 01:39:00 AM

Does she have a sister? Just kidding - been with my bride more than 40 years. I just 'bout got her trained (big talk when she doesn't read these forums).

GRINCH · June 04, 2011, 03:10:00 AM

well does she have a sister,be thankfull for a girlfriend who shares your interest.Glad your surgery went well.

Doc Nock · June 04, 2011, 08:51:00 AM

Congrats on all counts!

This has me doing a OMGosh!

Many, many years ago, someone on anothe forum pre-Gang posted "What to do with a Squirrel hide" and mentioned he'd skinned a roadkill Fox Squirrel and put hide in freezer. Long story short, he mentioned he made earings out of the feet for his sister.

That post set a record on that site for the longest post with everyone asking about his sister. She ended up marrying one of the posters! :eek: :rolleyes:

Doc Nock · June 04, 2011, 08:52:00 AM

Grinch,

Given you benevolance to me personally, I'll stay outa this one if'n there is a positive response to your query!

huskyarcher · June 04, 2011, 04:07:00 PM

Well we just shot again, that group wasnt a fluke