Mark Anderson wins November Self bow of the month with Proud Daddy!
Congratulations to "Caedmon Anderson via Mark Anderson” from Cabool, MO for winning October/November Self BOM Contest!
http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/index.php/topic,28841Mark Anderson’s Proud Daddy!
From Mark Anderson: "Here is what Mark and Caedmon had to say: Well, I'm posting this for
my son Caedmon, he just turned five. I'll give a bit of back story. About two months ago my wife had to go visit her sister for a few days and took our four month old with her and I kept our oldest two with me at home. We were shopping one day and I saw in the bargain bin at Walmart, Robin Hood with Errol Flynn. It was $5 so I bought it and we went home and made some popcorn and watched. Caedmon was in awe of the bows on the movie and said "Daddy, I know what I want to be for Halloween." So the Robin Hood adventure began.
This is what Caedmon wanted me to tell you guys in his own words; "Hi guys. I want to show you my new English Longbow. I made most of it. Daddy helped me on some of it. I want to be Robin Hood for Halloween so I had to make a bow. I really like all your bows and the magazine and maybe you could show me more of them. My daddy makes bows too. I had to do a lot of tilling and lots and lots and alot of sanding. It has horn knocks and deer leather on the handle, and a skunk (Strunk) wrap. I wanted it to look like the bow on the bow book.
I love all you guys. Love Caedmon"
Those are his words, and he did do most of the work. All I did was the bandsaw work and the horn knocks and handle. He did all the tillering and sanding, and I might add I am mighty proud!”
Here is what PA forum members had to say:
cool bow Caedmon, you da man.. bubby
Sweet! Ya did good buddy! I felt the same way about Robin hood when I was your age. Awesome job. Ifrit617
Well now, that my friend is how it's done! Great job on the bow Caedmon, and great job Commadore on passing the love along! Talk a bout a lucky boy and a proud pappy! Stixman
Great, that's put a smile on my face.
Del the cat
that is so cool. what a great kid-and a lucky one to have a papa like you! sadiejane
BRAVO!!! This post just made my day. Parnell
Excellent job! The photo of Caedmon tillering, where he is pointing out or marking the stiff spot, is priceless! As my wife, who is a kindergarten teacher, always says, "Kids learn more by doing than by filling out worksheets."
Two thumbs up!! Matt S.
Very cool!!! Good work Caedmon. Your bow looks great and it is well tillered. Your Dad has good right to be proud of you! Pat B
