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Offline criveraville

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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,28841

Mark 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

« Last Edit: December 13, 2011, 01:38:05 am by criveraville »
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Offline Keenan

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Congratulations young man. That is a great accomplishment and very nice bow.

Offline Stiks-N-Strings

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Way to go little man!
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Congrats young man,nice bow and cool outfit. ;) :) :)
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Offline Parnell

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Congratulations Caedmon! :)
1’—>1’

Offline Mark Anderson

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Well looky here! I am about as proud as a daddy could get. I've been running around telling every body! And Caedmon is as excited as all get out. He keeps asking me "When do you get the new magazine daddy?" "Which page do you think it will be on?"
Thanks for all the votes guys, this was one of the toughest groups of bows I've seen in a while.

Mark

Did I mention I am proud of him?
"Mommy some guys just don't know how to shoot REAL bows so they have to buy them, probably at Walmart and they have wheels on them."  Caedmon Anderson (4yrs)

Offline adb

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A truly excellent choice everyone!! It's good to know our knowledge is being passed along. A very righteous and deserving winner!

Offline maddog314

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Cademon, You make me proud to be your uncle.. Good job buddy!
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Offline MWirwicki

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Good for you, Caedmon!  We are all very proud.  Now you REALLY have something to "Root & Toot" about!
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Offline criveraville

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Caedmon and Mark, I have really enjoyed watching this thread.  Congratulations to both of you and Mark way to "pass it on."

Cipriano
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Offline Gus

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Yes Sir!   ;D

Good Looking Lad with a Fine looking Bow!
Not to mention a Great back story!
Very Well Done Mr. Anderson!
 
Best Wishes to you Young Master Caedmon!

May Your String Never Break!
And Your Arrows Fly True!

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Offline PeteC

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Congratulations on your win Caedmon,you did an outstanding job.God Bless
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Offline Will H

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Congrats little guy!  :D
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He will look good in a BOM hat, they need to still be Green to match his outfit. :) :) :)
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Offline nativenoobowyer86

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A great bow! and a great lookin little robin hood :D congratulations!
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