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Title: Hello to the Gang!
Post by: Wannabe1 on May 24, 2018, 12:18:39 AM
 :wavey: Thought I'd stop in and see how my ole family was doing! :goldtooth: I have been doing some physical therapy dealing with the MS and just might be getting back to some shooting. While I don't think I will be able to hunt again, I am soon to be ordering a Maddog Mountaineer longbow for some target shooting. Due to the nerve issues in my arms and fingers, I may be shooting two finger split. We'll see how that goes! :biglaugh:

Anyway, look forward to pulling up to the campfire again and visiting with my ole friends! TW
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Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on May 24, 2018, 12:24:25 AM
Glad to hear it and keep on the road back , never quit never surrender....

,,,Sam,,,
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Post by: Wannabe1 on May 24, 2018, 12:28:21 AM
Thank you SAM! We'll give her a go and see what happens. :pray:
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Post by: Alexander Traditional on May 24, 2018, 12:35:22 AM
Glad to see you might be able to get back at it.
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Post by: Wannabe1 on May 24, 2018, 12:46:03 AM
Thank you! I am excited as I moved over to Corvallis, OR and just found out there's an archery range just 12 min. up the road from me. Will be taking my son there to get him started with his new bow.
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Post by: Tom on May 24, 2018, 05:55:34 AM
Wishing you the best with your struggles,family is important and it seems is behind you 100%. Keep on doing what you can and even if not shooting you're always welcome at the fire.
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Post by: BWallace10327 on May 24, 2018, 06:51:31 AM
Its great seeing you post again.  I hope you can find a way to keep on shooting.  Never give up..... the human body is resiliant.  Keep us all updated on your progress.   :clapper:
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Post by: Charlie Lamb on May 24, 2018, 07:17:09 AM
Good to see you buddy. :archer2:
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Post by: Terry Green on May 24, 2018, 07:43:40 AM
Hey man that's good news glad to have you back I hope you figured out this new platform it's been doing great we're still learning ourselves what all this thing will do so stick around and have some fun buddy.... :campfire:
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Post by: Rob DiStefano on May 24, 2018, 07:53:10 AM
awesome news!  wishing and hoping the best for ya!  life is good!
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Post by: Macatawa on May 24, 2018, 08:14:01 AM
TW,
Happy to see you post brother!
:archer:
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Post by: Homey88 on May 24, 2018, 08:22:55 AM
Welcome back!
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Post by: kadbow on May 24, 2018, 09:32:21 AM
 :thumbsup: :thumbsup: I am sure your attitude helps.
Title: Re: Hello to the Gang!
Post by: Wannabe1 on May 24, 2018, 11:05:57 AM
A heart felt thanks to everyone again! I have an appointment this morning but, am planning on driving up to that shooting range I mentioned and have a look around. I'll try and get a few photos with my phone and post them when I return.
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Post by: Duker on May 24, 2018, 01:22:50 PM
Welcome back T.W.  :wavey:
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Post by: MnFn on May 24, 2018, 01:24:37 PM
glad to hear from you again. God bless you
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Post by: Blueridge on May 24, 2018, 01:27:24 PM
Great news!! You have been missed.
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Post by: Friend on May 24, 2018, 01:55:44 PM
It is wonderful to hear from you.

Please try to stay connected?
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Post by: Wannabe1 on May 24, 2018, 02:19:10 PM
Appointment went well and Doc says to not over do it (balance issues). I did manage to stop by the archery range and I'm stoked to say the least!

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Post by: Wannabe1 on May 24, 2018, 02:20:33 PM
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Post by: Wannabe1 on May 24, 2018, 02:20:55 PM
Youth area.

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Post by: Wannabe1 on May 24, 2018, 02:21:29 PM
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Post by: Sam McMichael on May 24, 2018, 02:23:29 PM
It is good to hear that things are going better for you. I hope they continue to do so.
Title: Hello to the Gang!
Post by: Bisch on May 24, 2018, 03:55:06 PM
Glad to hear from you TW, and I wish the best for you, and look forward to hearing more from you! And dang, that's a really nice archery range too!!!!!

Bisch


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Post by: pdk25 on May 24, 2018, 03:58:17 PM
Agree on all counts.  Very happy to hear from you, and that is a spectacular range.
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Post by: Wannabe1 on May 24, 2018, 04:16:34 PM
I too was very impressed by the range. Looks like they have a target all the way to the 80yd mark for those wheelie bow guys. I also like the platform for simulated stand shooting. The range is fairly new from what I gather. Only a couple years old. You don't have to be a member of any special club either! Just have to have a parking permit from the ODFW.

I did pick up a cheap ILF recurve that is 60", 40# @ 28". I strung it up and tried to pull it back this morning and have to admit, I could barely do it! :-( I think I may need to have Mike@Maddog make my longbow a little on the lighter side.
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Post by: goingoldskool on May 24, 2018, 05:20:30 PM
Very nice looking range!!!!  And only a few minutes up the road?????? You can't beat that with a stick!

Good to have you back, brother.

Good luck, shoot straight and God bless,

Rodd
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Post by: Sirius Black on May 24, 2018, 06:02:11 PM
 :wavey:
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Post by: ron w on May 24, 2018, 08:15:16 PM
Glad to see you post........... :clapper:
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Post by: Gator1 on May 24, 2018, 09:06:31 PM
Awesome to see you post.   You are truly a gentleman.   :notworthy:
Title: Re: Hello to the Gang!
Post by: Wannabe1 on May 24, 2018, 09:31:21 PM
Thanks again to everyone! I am proud to call all of you friends!! I don't know how I'm going to do it but, I'm determined to get myself able to shoot at least a 40# bow again. (Minimum weight limit for Oregon) Who knows, I may still be able to break my winning streak! Winning that is, for the critters! :biglaugh: :biglaugh:
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Post by: 4runr on May 24, 2018, 09:32:43 PM
Very good to have you back TW!

Hope all goes well for you.
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Post by: kennym on May 24, 2018, 10:11:24 PM
Welcome back!! :wavey:
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Post by: Possum Head on May 24, 2018, 10:34:00 PM
Welcome back! Mike's longbow just looks like a smooth shooter. Let us know how you like it and enjoy your new range and returning strength.
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Post by: Wannabe1 on May 24, 2018, 10:48:43 PM
Thanks Possum! I've owned a couple of Mikes bows in the past and love them and his customer service! I'm sure he'll deliver on a winner for me. I'm itchy to get to that new range but, been a while now so, a little longer isn't going to kill me. Priority for now is getting my son out there and teaching him.
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on May 25, 2018, 02:03:31 PM
Welcome back TW.  Great looking range brother!  Enjoy what you can while you can.  I love your fighting nature!
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Post by: Wannabe1 on May 25, 2018, 02:39:23 PM
Hey Charlie! :wavey: Hope all is well on your end. I found (in the Sponsors Classifieds) the post for the Talon Thumb tab and am going to purchase one and give it a shot. I think it will help with my drawing hand as I won't need to utilize anything except the thumb and index finger. That should minimize any pain in my ring and pinky finger. I'll post a new thread when I've got everything together and go for my first shoot. :bigsmyl:
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Post by: akbowbender on May 26, 2018, 11:13:13 AM
Welcome back, TW!
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Post by: Wannabe1 on May 26, 2018, 12:46:21 PM
Thank you! :wavey:
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Post by: elkken on May 26, 2018, 02:04:05 PM
 :clapper: :shaka: Great to hear from you and glad to see archery is still in your life. You are an inspiration to us all !!
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Post by: shankspony on May 26, 2018, 06:08:59 PM
This is fantastic news! Really pleased to see you back.
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Post by: Big Ed on May 26, 2018, 06:12:03 PM
Welcome back! If there is anything I can do to help with you shooting two fingers let me know. Due to a traumatic hand injury a few years back I now only can shoot with two fingers.
Big Ed
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Post by: Wannabe1 on May 26, 2018, 06:57:15 PM
Thanks Big Ed! I ordered the Talon Thumb tab to see how that will work. If it doesn't I'll PM ya! :)
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Post by: Pine on May 26, 2018, 11:31:39 PM
Sure is good to see you here again.  :archer:
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Post by: Wannabe1 on May 27, 2018, 12:27:10 AM
 :wavey: :coffee:
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Post by: killzthemost on May 27, 2018, 01:40:07 PM
Glad your back!!!!!
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Post by: varmint101 on May 27, 2018, 07:10:12 PM
It was just a few weeks ago I looked up your old thread and wondered how you've been doing and said a little prayer.  Glad to see you posting and at it again!
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Post by: slowbowjoe on May 27, 2018, 07:26:13 PM
Good to have you back!
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Post by: Wannabe1 on May 27, 2018, 11:48:24 PM
Again, many thanks and appreciations! Not sure how it's going to go but, we're going to give it one heck of a whirl!
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Post by: Hummer3T on May 29, 2018, 01:57:03 PM
Awesome to here you are still here at powwow and are retrying archery, would say it is the best therapy! :clapper: