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by temudjin
Tue Jun 25, 2019 5:52 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Camp ovens
Replies: 10
Views: 7136

Re: Camp ovens

Guy, You may want to check out the Australian Camp Oven Festival which is held in Millmerran just west of Toowoomba every second year - the next one is on over the weekend of the 3rd and 4th October 2020. Camping bookings normally open in May and they fill up fast but it is a great weekend. There ar...
by temudjin
Thu Jan 24, 2019 6:37 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Bow Division for Bio Composite Bows.
Replies: 19
Views: 6658

Re: Bow Division for Bio Composite Bows.

Kendaric,

I hear you but I guess for my part, I saw "When strung and at brace height, the string must not touch the belly of the bow at all" and thought "longbow". Although I accept that is a simplistic view, but I like simple.
by temudjin
Wed Jan 23, 2019 3:27 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Bow Division for Bio Composite Bows.
Replies: 19
Views: 6658

Re: Bow Division for Bio Composite Bows.

Daryl, You may already know this but there are actually three styles of longbow outlined in the TAA Equipment Guidelines. 1. Longbow - as you have described it above. 2. Hybrid Longbow - basically a reflex/deflex longbow as long as the string does not touch the belly of the bow when strung. 3. ELB -...
by temudjin
Mon Jan 07, 2019 3:43 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Bow Division for Bio Composite Bows.
Replies: 19
Views: 6658

Re: Bow Division for Bio Composite Bows.

Hey Daryl, I have for many years shot these Grozer bio composite bows and have sometimes been put into self bow as you say and occasionally even recurve divisions. More recently, at most trad shoots, I am in the "Horse Bow/Asiatic Bow" class as per the TAA Guidelines. For me the issue is m...
by temudjin
Wed May 02, 2018 7:18 am
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: 19th Australian Recurve and Longbow Muster, Gladstone QLD
Replies: 18
Views: 7207

Re: 19th Australian Recurve and Longbow Muster, Gladstone QL

Was planning to be at the muster this year but unfortunately plans have had to change... looks like it will be next year then.

Hope everyone as a great shoot!!!
by temudjin
Tue Apr 03, 2018 10:37 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Granite Belt Bowmen
Replies: 22
Views: 8896

Re: Granite Belt Bowmen

I'm planning to be there again this year as it was a great shoot last year.
by temudjin
Tue Apr 03, 2018 9:26 am
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: NAFA Traditional Rendezvous; 31st March/1st April 2018
Replies: 11
Views: 4624

Re: NAFA Traditional Rendezvous; 31st March/1st April 2018

A great weekend even though numbers were down on previous years. Comm Games starts this week and the rain on Friday probably scared some folk away even though Saturday and Sunday were fine. About 50 archers enjoyed two 15 target ranges (shot both days alternating 1 arrow and 2 arrow rounds) along wi...
by temudjin
Wed Mar 28, 2018 2:57 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Is it time to move on from Facebook??
Replies: 9
Views: 3042

Re: Is it time to move on from Facebook??

Hey Eddie,

I look forward to catching up Saturday too - see you there. It would also be good to chat about this issue as I think it is serious.

best regards,

Tom
by temudjin
Wed Mar 28, 2018 12:53 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Is it time to move on from Facebook??
Replies: 9
Views: 3042

Re: Is it time to move on from Facebook??

I hear you Greybeard.

Have you noticed a "slowing" of posts and comments on OzBow as more people have begun to use Facebook?

I hope to get to chat with you about this over the coming weekend shoot at NAFA - see you there.
by temudjin
Wed Mar 28, 2018 9:41 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Is it time to move on from Facebook??
Replies: 9
Views: 3042

Is it time to move on from Facebook??

Given the recent news of Facebook selling their user data without permission as well as scraping phone and text data from Android phones, again without permission, is it time we all reconsidered our use of Facebook as a replacement for OzBow? I joined OzBow some years ago as a way of connecting with...
by temudjin
Sun Feb 18, 2018 5:28 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Proposed Trad calendar for 2018
Replies: 23
Views: 8843

Re: Proposed Trad calendar for 2018

Hey Eddie,

I'm heartened to see a couple of posts from Gladstone assuring us that all traddies are welcome and given I haven't seen you for a long while (do you feel special yet?) it's now back on my list. I hope to see you there.
by temudjin
Sat Feb 17, 2018 9:10 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Proposed Trad calendar for 2018
Replies: 23
Views: 8843

Re: Proposed Trad calendar for 2018

Hey Eddie, I hear you mate. It's interesting that Gladstone but on the Muster Flyer for this year the following statement: "All participants must present either an ABA or 3DAAA card" a very clear message there. . . "don't bother coming unless you are an ABA or 3DAAA member and you can...
by temudjin
Sat Feb 17, 2018 5:07 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Proposed Trad calendar for 2018
Replies: 23
Views: 8843

Re: Proposed Trad calendar for 2018

Hmmm. . . to weigh into a sensitive issue or keep my mouth shut? Anyone who knows me understands I have to have my say, so here goes: I have always enjoyed trad archery as to me is it a quest to shoot as well as I can with the allowed equipment - trad bows and wooden arrows. I still shoot a short, p...
by temudjin
Thu Feb 08, 2018 5:26 pm
Forum: Outdoor Gear
Topic: Selecting Timber for a Greenland Kayak
Replies: 6
Views: 8239

Re: Selecting Timber for a Greenland Kayak

Hey Indie, I can't help with the timber questions but you are already talking with Daryl and he is very knowledgable. But I did remember seeing a Greenland type kayak that is built in Oz and wondered if you might be able to get some info from them on timbers used. The detail of the 0 Six Hundred Kay...
by temudjin
Wed Jan 24, 2018 3:07 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Trad 2018
Replies: 52
Views: 17839

Re: Trad 2018

Thanks Greybeard,

nice and clear so that makes things easy. I hope to see you at NAFA for the Rendezvous over the easter weekend.

Thanks again for clearing up all the uncertainty.
by temudjin
Tue Jan 23, 2018 4:58 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Trad 2018
Replies: 52
Views: 17839

Re: Trad 2018

Thanks Greybeard, that's the clearest and easiest to understand explanation of this issue I have seen to date. No doubts there about the ability to "participate" in the shoot given membership in one or more of the Archery Alliance member associations. I am a current member of the ABA, so I...
by temudjin
Mon Jan 22, 2018 6:45 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Trad 2018
Replies: 52
Views: 17839

Re: Trad 2018

Yup!
by temudjin
Mon Jan 22, 2018 9:39 am
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Trad 2018
Replies: 52
Views: 17839

Re: Trad 2018

Hi Longbowinfected, you seem to have taken my comments as criticism of all the activities of the Archery Alliance so perhaps I should clarify: One of the key messages I heard about the AA was that membership of one archery association would allow cross participation at other associations shoots via ...
by temudjin
Sun Jan 21, 2018 8:49 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Trad 2018
Replies: 52
Views: 17839

Re: Trad 2018

Jeff, that's not correct unfortunately. You can be a paid up TAA member and then still be told you must be a member of ABA to shoot at an ABA Club trad shoot. I have experienced this personally more than once. And I'm told the same thing applies at 3DAAA club trad shoots as well. One rider here... t...
by temudjin
Sun Jan 21, 2018 5:33 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Trad 2018
Replies: 52
Views: 17839

Re: Trad 2018

Amen to that.
by temudjin
Sun Jan 21, 2018 9:41 am
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Trad 2018
Replies: 52
Views: 17839

Re: Trad 2018

Hey Longbowinfected, I read your post with interest and you make some fair and very good points. On the other side of the argument I would say that the existing associations seem to have quite restrictive rules and policies which is one reason why many people are not keen to join. eg the ABA has a b...
by temudjin
Sun Jan 21, 2018 9:15 am
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Making a comeback
Replies: 5
Views: 3047

Re: Making a comeback

Hey Ronster, sorry hear you have been having shoulder troubles but so glad you are on the mend. Clearly, just being able to draw and shoot is an exciting step forward so I hope it continues to go well over coming weeks. And I hope to see you and Sue at a trad shoot somewhere soon. Here's to a great ...
by temudjin
Sat Jan 13, 2018 8:27 pm
Forum: Mastering the Traditional Bow
Topic: Feathers in the Rain
Replies: 13
Views: 7215

Re: Feathers in the Rain

3 Rivers Archery sell a powder that weatherproofs feathers called Bohning Feather Dry... you can find it at this link: https://www.3riversarchery.com/feather-dri-water-repellent-powder.html I have a bottle but have never used it so don't know if it works but might be worth a look as its specifically...
by temudjin
Wed Oct 04, 2017 6:11 am
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Coffs Coast Trad Shoot
Replies: 26
Views: 9893

Re: Coffs Coast Trad Shoot

This will be my last away trad shoot of the year so very much looking forward to it. I'll be there Thursday and looking forward to catching up with friends and having a great weekend.
:smile:
by temudjin
Tue Sep 12, 2017 3:50 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Memorial shoot Sept 16 / 17 Wisemans Ferry
Replies: 17
Views: 6670

Re: Memorial shoot Sept 16 / 17 Wisemans Ferry

On the way north from a round trip of Broken Hill, Mildura and Swan Hill and now heading for Wiseman's Ferry. Four trad shoots in four weeks... Yippeeeeee!!!!! Should be there Wednesday afternoon. :dance:
by temudjin
Thu May 11, 2017 4:45 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: 2nd Selfbow Workshop
Replies: 5
Views: 2931

Re: 2nd Selfbow Workshop

Having attended this second TAA Self Bow Course I would like pass on my thanks to Perry, Glen and Gary as instructors - knowledgeable, patient, helpful and all round great guys. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and experience so freely. To the Team at Lakeside Bowmen... thank you for pro...
by temudjin
Tue Mar 07, 2017 11:38 am
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Granite Belt Bowmen Trad shoot Mar 4/5 2017
Replies: 41
Views: 15335

Re: Granite Belt Bowmen Trad shoot Mar 4/5 2017

A great weekend at Granite Belt Bowmen for their inaugural Trad Shoot. The (small) Team at Granite Belt put on a fabulous shoot with challenging ranges, great food and lots of friendly trad folk to chat and laugh with.

Thanks Kerry and the Team for a fab weekend, I'll definitely be back next year!!
by temudjin
Tue Feb 21, 2017 12:52 pm
Forum: Humour
Topic: Kindergarten Cop and the 45th Parliament of Australia.
Replies: 2
Views: 3801

Re: Kindergarten Cop and the 45th Parliament of Australia.

it's hilarious, and disappointing at the same time. Anyone who has ever watched or listened to question time is quickly dismayed and appalled by the behaviour of the people supposedly running this country. It doesn't seem to matter which party they belong to... they are all a disappointment. Imagine...
by temudjin
Tue Jan 31, 2017 11:18 am
Forum: Traditional Archery Australia
Topic: Proposed 2017 Trad shoots
Replies: 30
Views: 47503

Re: Proposed 2017 Trad shoots

This is a really interesting discussion that deserves to be heard by and involve many, many more archers. My experience in business tells me that the costs to offer any service (or to run a shoot) are of two different sorts. In accounting they call these fixed and variable costs. Fixed costs do not ...
by temudjin
Sun Jan 29, 2017 7:12 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: I know this is not Archery BUT
Replies: 7
Views: 2756

Re: I know this is not Archery BUT

Hey Roadie,

all the very best to you and Heather on your 45th Anniversary... that is a serious milestone!!

I hope to see you both at Wisemans in March, all the very best and lotsaluv,

Tom