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Places to shoot warbows
WillS:
Might have to pop up to Oxford to see my old folks soon, so will find out when and let Del know. Would suit a trip to Cambridge nicely. Might even row ;)
Marks:
And that is why everyone here in the US is so adamant about our freedoms and gun laws and such. There is a lot more wooded areas here where I'm from than JWs area but I can think of dozens of places I could go fling some arrows into the air if I was into that kinda thing. Biggest problem here is a lot of our ground is rocky. It doesn't hurt that my dad is a farmer ;).
God Bless the USA!!
Del the cat:
--- Quote from: Heffalump on August 19, 2013, 11:19:59 am ---Hey Del, give me a shout on this if your buddy wants to line something up for a days shooting, be happy to join the pair of you and share driving/arrow caddy duties ;) JayTee
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Hi there JT.
Yeah, I'm thinking long term (next year) we could get some of the guys over there, make a day of it once I've made you that 120# warbow. Maybe I'll make myself something with a 32" draw, got some skiny Yew poles with thin sapwood that might make something special.
All of a sudden I've got 3 bows on the go! I've taken a bit more of your one, but I'm not going to rush it... boken too makny this year ;)
Del
uklongbow:
Hi Del, Sorry to hear you're having troubles with the authorities :( , I swear its getting worse over here.
I did have an idea for getting hold of Yew that might work.
Have you tried contacting the local churches and find out who they get to do their tree pruning ?
Chances are that there are a few guys that do all the churches local, get hold of them , and with the promise
of beer/cigs or money (as a last resort ) might be able to get you some yew.
Just a thought .
Good luck
Roger
Del the cat:
--- Quote from: uklongbow on August 29, 2013, 05:17:48 pm ---Hi Del, Sorry to hear you're having troubles with the authorities :( , I swear its getting worse over here.
I did have an idea for getting hold of Yew that might work.
Have you tried contacting the local churches and find out who they get to do their tree pruning ?
Chances are that there are a few guys that do all the churches local, get hold of them , and with the promise
of beer/cigs or money (as a last resort ) might be able to get you some yew.
Just a thought .
Good luck
Roger
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Hi, cheers, I've built up some good contacts for Yew. The problem is often getting peole to even listen. On the other hand some people love the idea of a longbow made from their tree.... It's a bit like asking girls for a date, you need a thick skin, and just keep on askin' ;)
Del
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