Cool old pic

Gatekeeper · May 16, 2009, 03:46:00 AM

Wow what a fantastic window into the past! Since your grandfather and your father are on the cover, was there a feature article about them in the magazine? What a gift!

Your tag line:

>>>------>"What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."<------<<<
Oliver Wendall Holmes.

I would say that traditional archery lies within you.

GRINCH · May 16, 2009, 03:49:00 AM

Definately worth framing.

Chris Surtees · May 16, 2009, 05:17:00 AM

Now that is just cool

Trad Lad · May 16, 2009, 06:24:00 AM

Somebody already said it Arrow, it's a Treasure.

BEN · May 16, 2009, 06:45:00 AM

Very cool pic and story. Thanks for sharing

4runr · May 16, 2009, 06:52:00 AM

Good stuff right there Mike!!

Curveman · May 16, 2009, 07:09:00 AM

Wonderful picture and story if bittersweet! Thank you!

Keefer · May 16, 2009, 08:05:00 AM

I bet the day you asked your Mom for a bow she knew that God was letting her know they are in good hands and it was His way of showing her to keep the faith....I know this pic will be cherished forever and I can only imagine the joy she felt that day...God Bless and Thanks for sharing that...Keefers <")))><

Doug Campbell · May 16, 2009, 09:32:00 AM

That is just Awesome Brother, simply awesome!!

Otto · May 16, 2009, 09:48:00 AM

I tell ya what....

Yer Grandpa had some guns on him back then!!!!

straitera · May 16, 2009, 09:58:00 AM

Good stuff to celebrate.

Mike Gerardi · May 16, 2009, 08:38:00 PM

Thanks guys, for all the thoughtful responses.
Mike

Izzy · May 16, 2009, 08:38:00 PM

Thats as good as it gets.

Gerry · May 16, 2009, 09:18:00 PM

Great story and a neat piece of personal history.

tippit · May 16, 2009, 10:12:00 PM

Mike,
I know how you feel here is a picture of my grandfather on right in his younger years...around 1910. This was done on silk screen and is in the book "100 years Hunting Wisconsin" I only met him once when I was 15 years old. All I remember is what a great story teller he was and what a wonderful night. Now my first grand child is due in August, sure hope to have a picture like yours one day...Doc

Billy · May 16, 2009, 11:49:00 PM

Strange how our instincts are blood linked and passed on...

Kudos to your cousin and Congrats to you on holding tight to heritage.

Mat it, frame it, regale in it!

joe skipp · May 16, 2009, 11:52:00 PM

I like old photos like that. When archery was archery....

GRINCH · May 16, 2009, 11:56:00 PM

It's always nice when you can reconnect with your roots.

Mike Gerardi · May 17, 2009, 06:07:00 AM

Doc,
That is a great picture. Im sure there will be a lot of great pics in your future. Best wishes for your family come August. Maybe you should start out with a Crib Bow pic. :D

TRAP · May 17, 2009, 07:41:00 AM

Awesome!!!!!