well folks, what can i say?  i still don't consider myself the winner.  to me it's all about the bow and what it stands for.  from the moment i was given the stave as a present to this very moment as i'm typing these words it was all about friendship, regardless of nationalities, across borders and across continents.  when i mentioned the BOM contest on "free archers", one of the german message boards i'm a member of, the bow started an avalanche.  i counted at least 10 to 15 new members here, all with handles that i know from the german board.  "primitive archer" is pretty well known in germany and austria now.  i would say the bow started as a good ambassador of our beloved hobby in tennessee and continued its calling across the pond.  now that you made her BOM, she'll perform her task even better.  i truly appreciate the honor and i'm gratefull for your votes, but i will always cherish your friendship more than any titles.