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bjrogg:
--- Quote from: BrianS on June 17, 2019, 03:22:14 am ---Glad to hear it went good for you. Very rewarding when you do something like this. You are correct in encouraging others if they have the chance to do something similar.
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Thanks Brian. I know you've done a few similar presentations. It really is enjoyable and I honestly don't even worry about what I'm going to say, or how I'm going to display stuff anymore.
I usually forget some stuff I really wanted to bring, but have plenty to show and talk about. In fact sometimes I have to keep in mind not to go to long.
Bjrogg
Eric Krewson:
I taught the archery side of hunter safety for a number of years, I was surprised at how little knowledge the general public had about traditional archery, all of my young students shot wheels. I was asked a several times by a kids pulling one of my trad bows "when does it break over", I answered "it doesn't".
bjrogg:
--- Quote from: Eric Krewson on June 17, 2019, 05:31:03 am ---I taught the archery side of hunter safety for a number of years, I was surprised at how little knowledge the general public had about traditional archery, all of my young students shot wheels. I was asked a several times by a kids pulling one of my trad bows "when does it break over", I answered "it doesn't".
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It can be quite comical Eric. I have definitely learned to assume they don't know the simplest of things. It's amazing how many times I've had people try to draw a unbraced bow backwards. You really have to keep your eyes on them. Or they'll ask why is the string so loose. I try to remain calm and explain in a non condescending way the very simple things we bowyers all take for granted.
Bjrogg
PS I really think it is one of the reasons selfbows sometimes get a bad rap. It may be a perfectly tillered bow, with a perfect back. In the right hands it could perform flawlessly for many years. Hand it over to someone who doesn't understand the many ways a selfbow can be damaged or broken and they'll probably find one.
Pat B:
I got an email today announcing my 50th high school reunion in October. A classmate that sent the email also sent a pic with about a dozen of my other classmates, some I could recognize, some not. Anyway it should be interesting to see how old those other guys got. (A) ::)
bjrogg:
Funny how time flies when your having fun. It's my 40th this year. I guess they said we don't have enough $ for a reunion. Maybe we can just go to the gravel pit get a couple kegs and everyone pitch in a couple buck like we did back then.
Bjrogg
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