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by doc
Mon Nov 24, 2008 6:02 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Ballarat 2008 trad shoot
Replies: 51
Views: 10426

Re: Ballarat 2008 trad shoot

nice camera angles. nice camera. what sort?
by doc
Mon Nov 24, 2008 11:22 am
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Ballarat 2008 trad shoot
Replies: 51
Views: 10426

Re: Ballarat 2008 trad shoot

wonderful photos . taa muchly. i'll do my best to join you @ ballarat trad shoot next yr. i hope you've all thawed out, dried out, & can now work on the tall stories for posterity, in the annals of trad shooter memories. Cheers.
by doc
Wed Nov 19, 2008 5:23 am
Forum: The Ozbow Trade Blanket
Topic: WAnted: Cresting jig
Replies: 5
Views: 1435

Re: WAnted: Cresting jig

tradbits had some, can get some more if sold out. try their website or ph scrub-bull
by doc
Wed Nov 19, 2008 5:14 am
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Ballarat 2008 trad shoot
Replies: 51
Views: 10426

Re: Ballarat 2008 trad shoot

remember to take your cameras, as well as the archery kit. i can't make the shoot this year, so would very much appreciate a look see via your photos. taa muchly.
by doc
Fri Nov 07, 2008 12:00 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Australian manufactured 3D targets
Replies: 70
Views: 8097

Re: Australian manufactured 3D targets

Yep, Mark Harvey calls them "Aussie Ferals" (named after his family, I can say, on good authority!!). TradBits has them & lots of other stuff. When Mark gets back from the Spring Shooting Season in Victoria, he'll get more onto the website & start large pig, goat etc targets manufa...
by doc
Sun Nov 02, 2008 6:35 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Great Southern Traditional Archery Tournament 2008
Replies: 58
Views: 12763

Re: Great Southern Traditional Archery Tournament 2008

Sounds like lots of fun. Can you please post photos? taa
by doc
Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:06 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Lilydale Bowmen 100 , 100 3D targets in 3 Days
Replies: 183
Views: 33601

Re: Lilydale Bowmen 100 , 100 3D targets in 3 Days

what a beaut way to spend our anniversary. We'll see what these QLD'ers can arrange. wishing the organisers smooth sailing & all prospecive archers suitable time off for the w/e.
by doc
Fri Oct 31, 2008 10:04 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Great Southern Traditional Archery Tournament 2008
Replies: 58
Views: 12763

Re: Great Southern Traditional Archery Tournament 2008

qld sends scrub bull....the calves & cow remaining @ home....please be considerate...down south is such a frightening culture shock for my larger half! while we work or study, we hope you have a rip snorter of a fantastic weekend, whatever the weather! enjoy the company & the archery! cheers...
by doc
Fri Oct 31, 2008 9:58 pm
Forum: Traditional Tackle
Topic: 5/16" and 11/32"
Replies: 9
Views: 1857

Re: 5/16" and 11/32"

to achieve the right spine for your bow, the diameter may vary according to the wood type in the arrow shaft. Different woods have diff characteristics of course. Indeed different of same timber from differnt trees, diff growing conditions etc will not spine up the same. the is the beauty & art ...
by doc
Fri Oct 31, 2008 9:43 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: dryest ever
Replies: 10
Views: 2236

Re: dryest ever

drought is beyond our control. nature & mother earth are hard & tough, but stoic & beautiful. The human resiliance required takes every bit of courage, strength & perseverance we can muster. Working with Earth, not against her is the ultimate goal. Ingenuity . spirit & hope, help...
by doc
Thu Oct 16, 2008 6:26 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Caboolture Corrival Oct 11th / 12th
Replies: 70
Views: 16330

Re: Caboolture Corrival Oct 11th / 12th

Perry...enjoy the Sunday aerobics ....us Catholics get fit @ church, with all the sit, stand, kneel, clap your hands & turn around stuff. There's a cafe @ museum....you'll live.....bowhunters Are tough. Thanks for a fun w/e full of archery, friends, fine food & endless MUD @ corrival. I was ...
by doc
Tue Sep 30, 2008 11:55 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: absolutly gutted
Replies: 20
Views: 2255

Re: absolutly gutted

Take Heart, it may not be that bad. does the physio understand the mechanics of archery? have they asked basic questions such as which is your bow arm, poundage etc? what was the mechanism of injury in the first place? did you land heavily on the tip of your shoulder , or was it a distraction force ...
by doc
Mon Sep 29, 2008 1:56 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Vale, George Scott
Replies: 5
Views: 666

Re: Vale, George Scott

Thanks guys for your shared information. I suspect that this is the start of much more research regarding George, for compilation into the family annals. Today I've had the pleasure of chatting with some of the relatives that George introduced to archery in their teens. I am grateful for your inform...
by doc
Sun Sep 28, 2008 3:45 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Vale, George Scott
Replies: 5
Views: 666

Vale, George Scott

George Scott, an inaugural inductee of the Australian Archery Hall of Fame has recently died, in Pomona, SE Queensland. His funeral is tomorrow @ the Sacred Heart Church, Pomona @ 11 am, Monday 29/9/08. If anyone has any stories or photos of Geroge to share, I'm sure his wife Rose would greatly appr...
by doc
Fri Aug 15, 2008 6:24 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Hi Tech v Traditional Shoot
Replies: 27
Views: 7169

Re: Hi Tech v Traditional Shoot

scrub bull, doc & the lanky herd are looking forward to trad-wops-the-tekkies w/e.
well, at least we'll have lots of fun as we give it a good try.
see ya all there.
by doc
Sat Aug 09, 2008 2:13 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: I'm So Excited
Replies: 7
Views: 883

Re: I'm So Excited

Last w/end Mark & I shot @ Lakeside (SE Qld). My first time out with a longbow.....aint ever going back! Perfect sunny day, wonderful fellow archers well met, and an deliciously challenging 3D round in awesome rainforest terrain. Bliss, with a stick & a string. :oops: :oops: Perhaps i'll nee...
by doc
Sat Aug 02, 2008 7:47 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: I'm So Excited
Replies: 7
Views: 883

I'm So Excited

The Pointer Sisters got it right. Perhaps they should sing our theme song. Weekends off work at last, so i'ts time to go shooting again. Lakeside tomorrow, then Trad v's Teckies @ Gladstone later this month are good starters in our State. State of Origin this year is a good omen for when us Qld'ers ...
by doc
Sun Jun 29, 2008 9:19 am
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: In Memory.
Replies: 11
Views: 1791

Re: In Memory.

When Hue finally invites you to his playground in Heaven, my, what fun you'll share then! Dad's always carry a boy inside. Love from Scrub Bull's little herd.
by doc
Mon Mar 17, 2008 7:49 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: A Feeling.
Replies: 12
Views: 1844

Let it be known that many love you & appreciate you for who you are, and are grateful for your contributions to archery in general & the archery fraternity. People are not perfect, and weird and wonderful things happen in life, not always fun or good. Given we don't know everyone's full stor...
by doc
Sun Dec 02, 2007 11:15 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Ballarat Bowhunters Trad Shoot
Replies: 42
Views: 9745

ballarat beauties

To all those who missed the ballarat trad shoot....be certain to make it next year. it is way too good an event to ever miss again. Pneumonia, elections, mum's birthdays etc are excues of debatable merit! Congratulations to Faye, Rudd, Woody, Wayne, Mark, Gwenda, Brendan and all the others who compr...
by doc
Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:20 pm
Forum: Shooting The Breeze
Topic: Australia Post
Replies: 13
Views: 1529

Aust Post now is not quite the organisation that found Clancy of the Overflow, but it's still far better than that in many other countries. make your vote count this election! there's much to be improved.
by doc
Mon Nov 12, 2007 10:06 am
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Great Southern Traditional Archery tournament 2007
Replies: 137
Views: 27084

Bella Can you keep me posted regarding any Trad events/shoots in Canberra/South Coast area in 2nd half of December. Being ever hopeful, I'd like to combine a planned visit to the relo's with some opportunistic shooting. Looking forward to meeting you @ a shoot sometime Cate. Happy days, til then, ci...
by doc
Tue Nov 06, 2007 8:06 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Great Southern Traditional Archery tournament 2007
Replies: 137
Views: 27084

Sam, congratulations on your mighty effort, and for challenging Scuzz's points leadership. Can you give us a clue who you are in the photos? We'd love to see who won! Cheers:lol: From your new Qld fan club.
by doc
Tue Nov 06, 2007 5:50 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Great Southern Traditional Archery tournament 2007
Replies: 137
Views: 27084

no hat Gnome! did the galeforce winds blow it away?
obviously not cold enough to wear longs :lol:

congratulations Sam. Scuzz needs ompetition.
by doc
Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:03 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Great Southern Traditional Archery tournament 2007
Replies: 137
Views: 27084

many thanks for the photos mick. great to see the mob @ play! & pictures of our loved ones there. Trad archers are unstoppable.
see you in 2 weeks. may you & your camera thaw/dry out soon!
by doc
Fri Nov 02, 2007 7:46 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: Great Southern Traditional Archery tournament 2007
Replies: 137
Views: 27084

wishing you all successful & fun shoot & socials. cheers to the Hunter boys for getting there..better than i managed. do the northern horde proud! l'm looking forward to meeting everyone @ the next 2 Vic shoots....when 3 more Qld'ers join the Northern Horde pack. Trads together! :roll: :roll:
by doc
Tue Oct 02, 2007 8:32 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: THE GATHERING 2007 Part 2!
Replies: 44
Views: 10584

gnome has a history of loving cats to death.
by doc
Tue Oct 02, 2007 8:29 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: THE GATHERING 2007 Part 2!
Replies: 44
Views: 10584

knights & ladies of the round table
by doc
Tue Oct 02, 2007 8:26 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: THE GATHERING 2007 Part 2!
Replies: 44
Views: 10584

few more photos, to incriminate or salute those present!
happy memories...especially for those who need a bitof help
by doc
Tue Oct 02, 2007 8:21 pm
Forum: Traditional Archery Events
Topic: THE GATHERING 2007 Part 2!
Replies: 44
Views: 10584

here are a few more pics of the gathering, including kids' balloon shoot, pinjata, general milling around (pub always open). Thanks to all those who put the effort in for a second gathering this year. We appreciate your commitment, time and hard work, and greatly enjoyed the socials & shooting. ...