Time for an introduction

AlanF · April 25, 2008, 06:15:00 PM

Hey guys and gals I wanted to post and say "hello" and introduce myself. I've been hanging around for a couple of months doing a lot of reading and learning. Grew up hunting with a rifle and love the chase. Married to true gem for over a dozen years now and have a beautiful two year old daughter. Spent '03-'07 overseas with the USMC serving as a chaplain and have tried to get back into gun hunting since getting back but the excitement just isn't there anymore. Since compounds never have appealed to me and after rolling it around for several years I've taken the plunge into traditional archery. Got a 45# @ 27" Brushbow on order with Mark Horne and it should be here in June. In the meantime I am using a Bowfit to work on the right muscles and I've added weights to my normal cardio workout. Currently stationed in CT and have tried to locate all reasonably close arhery shops/ranges that have trad archery gear I can shoot. Continuing to read all I can and look forward to joining the Gang and learning from you. Thanks I'll keep you posted as I begin the journey.

Alan

Blackhawk · April 25, 2008, 06:46:00 PM

Welcome! and thanks for your service.

pseman · April 25, 2008, 06:48:00 PM

Welcome!

Stone Knife · April 25, 2008, 06:49:00 PM

I'm glad that you are making your presence known, Welcome to our camp.

Ian johnson · April 25, 2008, 06:49:00 PM

you can learn a lot here, good luck

The Whittler · April 25, 2008, 06:52:00 PM

Welcome to the gang, I am sure your going to love it.

redfish · April 25, 2008, 07:10:00 PM

Welcome. You'll be hooked shortly.

Brian Krebs · April 25, 2008, 07:30:00 PM

welcome!

thank you for your service!

Sometimes before you pray for something; ask here ! 90% of us have wives that think we have WAY too much 'clutter'.

Hot Hap · April 25, 2008, 08:22:00 PM

Hi there. Hap

1kwikstik · April 25, 2008, 08:47:00 PM

Welcome aboard! Drag up a rock!

4runr · April 25, 2008, 08:54:00 PM

Welcome and thanks for helping to keep us free!

longbowben · April 25, 2008, 09:17:00 PM

Welcome enjoy the journey.

nutmeg · April 25, 2008, 09:19:00 PM

Welcome Padre. If you're stationed in Ct. there's a good chance that you're either in the USN or USCG. We have all you need at our proshop, the biggest and best in the country right in Manchester Ct. PM me for that info as we are not a sponsor.(nut)

tippit · April 25, 2008, 09:38:00 PM

AlanF, If you are free the weekend of May 16-18, there is a real nice traditional shoot in Stockbridge MA called the Buckhorn Traditional Archery Rendezvous. There would be plenty of bows to try out. If interested give me a PM or check Trad Events. I could even bring a Horn Bush bow for you to shoot..Doc

DeerSpotter · April 25, 2008, 10:05:00 PM

Welcome to the gang, it's amazing to see how much this group is growing, it's a great group, and
alot of great guys, with a lot of knowledge, and encouragement all the time.

Pastor Carl

COOCH · April 26, 2008, 09:00:00 AM

Welcome and thank you for your service to this great country. AlanF If I can be of any help please feel free to contact me I live in Suffield.

coconutdave · April 26, 2008, 03:46:00 PM

AlanF, Welcome and thank you!

Froggy · April 26, 2008, 04:03:00 PM

Thank you for your service, and welcome.

SlowBowinMO · April 26, 2008, 04:30:00 PM

Welcome!

J. Adams · April 26, 2008, 04:44:00 PM

it can't be said enough... thank you for your service to our great country!