20 years ago today...My Anniversary Bow

[Mike Vines]

20 years ago today I spent my first day in the U.S. ARMY.  My mind always drifts to wonder where I might be now if I had stayed in.  To honor my 20th anniversary, I'm now the new owner of a 64" 59# @ 28" all zebrawood R/D longbow, and man does it spit the arrows out.  Look out GLLI, I have confidence, and a winning attitude (2 things my Dad and the ARMY instilled in me) I can just say...I'm feeling lucky.  

 I just feel bad cheating on my Hill bow, Wesley Special, But I think she will understand.  After 10 years we need a break.  LOL

 I got up this morning and started staining a new dozen arrows in antisipation of watching one of the feathered shafts sticking out of a sucking chest wound.  Knowing that what I started learning as a kid, from my Dad, and honed by the U.S. Military, all came together for that split second decision before the tension of my right hand loosened to let the newly crafted arrow find its home.

 Thanks Dad. I wish you were here to still enjoy it with your Grandsons and I, and least we forget the added thanks to Uncle Sam.  For all you do, this bow is in memory of both of you.

Mike Vines

[Jim Espinosa]

Pretty cool Mike,
I joined the 10th Mountain Division as an infantryman on August 10, 1993. Like you I wonder where I would be and what I would have seen if I had stayed in. I went to a sendoff ceremony today for my kid brother who is headed to Afghanistan with the Mass National Guard. Good luck with your new bow this year.
Jim

[cohutta orange]

Just wanted to say Thanks to you guys and all who serve.

[Jason Hansen]

Originally posted by cohutta orange:
Just wanted to say Thanks to you guys and all who serve.

I couldn't have said it better myself!    

[Steelhead]

Good shooting and good hunting with your newbow grapes.I see your from Lake Orion.Small world!

[Mike Vines]

Originally posted by Steelhead:
Good shooting and good hunting with your newbow grapes.I see your from Lake Orion.Small world!

sure is...until you have to walk home.  LOL

[lpcjon2]

Grapes I often wonder what would have happened if I stayed in to.But I never thought of buying a bow on my anniversary,Maybe on my 30th.But good on you and I hope you enjoy it.And if the Hill wants a separation due to your cheeten I can give you my addy.

[Mike Vines]

Originally posted by lpcjon2:
Grapes I often wonder what would have happened if I stayed in to.But I never thought of buying a bow on my anniversary,Maybe on my 30th.But good on you and I hope you enjoy it.And if the Hill wants a separation due to your cheeten I can give you my addy.

sorry, but she's staying in the collection.  It was the first bow I ever had custom made, and each of my boys will shoot it one day...If they want to.

[lpcjon2]

My kids have my stuff divided up already and im still in good health.Post pics of the first harvest with it.

[Mike Vines]

I will if I can ever figure out how to do it on here.

[lpcjon2]

On the main page they have a photography forum it explains it fairly well.

[Mike Vines]

Yeah, but once I read http:// I was lost.  So I'll stick to artistic descriptions of my adventures.  LOL

[lpcjon2]

Originally posted by Grapes:
Yeah, but once I read http:// I was lost.  So I'll stick to artistic descriptions of my adventures.  LOL

That made me laugh.