I have two good friends who are both struggling in this economy with being out of work. One is a master electrician and has been laid of twice in 9 months. The other is the wife of a commercial contractor. Both families are squeaking by, but I thought a bow might make their Christmas budget go further.
This bow I gave to the wife of the contractor. I teach with her, and she asked me not too long ago about getting a wooden bow for her son. (I posted pics of this one awhile back.) She said he was very interested in archery, but that they couldn't really afford to purchase a bow. Her husband was going to build their son one, but I figured this little bow needed a great little boy to shoot it in proper!
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This bow I gave to my electrician buddy. He's really interested in shooting and, frankly, has a lot of time on his hands. We've both got boys the same age, and he's really feeling down about not being able to provide for his wife and son. This is the bow that I made in the "So You Wanna Build A Bow Build-Along." The look on his face and the thank you letter he wrote sealed the deal!
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Now that's the Christmas spirit!!! Good for you!...and them.
Them are some cool looking bows. Good on you for sharing the sport.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Chuck
I am sure you made their Christmas merry. Very nice bows. I enjoyed your work.
Way to go!!!
Merry Christmas
Ed :thumbsup:
Great gesture...paying it forward. I tip my hat to you Sir and have a Merry Christmas
That is an awesome way to help with what I'm sure will be a great Christmas for both. This is giving the gift of an art, not just a stick and string. As for sticks and strings Great lookin bows and I've been through your build along many times and am workin on a red oak/Walnut bow with a simular style!!!
Right on!
And A Merry CHRISTmas to you all!
The bible says, "Give, and it will be given unto you in good measure" May not be quoted exactly right but that's jist of it. May God bless you and your family this Christmas.
Very nice bows and a very nice gesture. Jawge
Your a good man 4est, and thanks for sharing your knowledge with us all via your build along threads.......
Ken
Sweet! :archer: :archer: :clapper:
way to go. Tis the season
You are truly a giver, I hope you and your family have a safe and happy holiday.
Merry Christmas,
Jeff
Nice goin' Curt....you da' man!!!!
Merriest of Christmases are truly in giving, and what a great example you set for us all.
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas 4est!
Thats what its all about.
Nice gesture and I bet there is some happy campers shooting those bows right now - good job!
Thats an awesome gift for anyone
Very Cool !!
Not only a great gesture, but fantastic looking work.