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#1 Post by slinkymalinky » Tue Nov 13, 2012 12:52 pm

Just registered and thought I'd say g'day.

Found this forum thanks to Mark at Tradbits... I've been shooting for about 6 months but have struggled to find other trad shooters and trad hunters. My local club, North Albert south of Brisbane, has some great members and is very friendly and enjoyable. While there are a few trad bow members though, I've only rarely seen them at the club. There are some other recurve shooters but they gap shoot which isn't my thing.

Mark suggested getting on here to find out about shoots and gatherings so that's the plan. Then the plan is to spend some time with some experienced trad instinctive shooters and get some coaching/tips.

I'm currently shooting a 50# Hoyt Gamemaster (for hunting when I start getting into it... first hunt coming up in 2 weeks) and have a 46# Target Master longbow (for 3d and target) on order from White Wolf.



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#2 Post by Scrub Bull » Tue Nov 13, 2012 12:57 pm

Welcome Tony
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#3 Post by flyne » Tue Nov 13, 2012 1:06 pm

Welcome to the site
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#4 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Tue Nov 13, 2012 1:22 pm

Welcome to Ozbow Tony. Thanks for introducing yourself. I'm sure you will get to know quite a number of Trad archers as there are more than few that live in SE Qld.

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#5 Post by Buranurra » Tue Nov 13, 2012 1:48 pm

Welcome to ozbow mate

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#6 Post by looseplucker » Tue Nov 13, 2012 2:26 pm

Welcome to the only looney bin run exclusively by the inmates.
Are you well informed or is your news limited?

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#7 Post by bigbob » Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:00 pm

looseplucker wrote:Welcome to the only looney bin run exclusively by the inmates.
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#8 Post by Keith Lee » Tue Nov 13, 2012 5:42 pm

Welcome to OZbow Tony.

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#9 Post by Bent Stick » Tue Nov 13, 2012 5:58 pm

Welcome Tony, let the fun and games begin
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#10 Post by Gringa Bows » Tue Nov 13, 2012 6:55 pm

Welcome to Ozbow :biggrin:

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#11 Post by perry » Tue Nov 13, 2012 8:39 pm

G/Day Tony, seen you posting over on Bowhunters Group. Once upon a time North Albert had many Trad Shooters but they have dropped off a little. Introduce yourself to Greybeard when he shows up, very knowledable Man and a good Fella.

I'll be down there for North Alberts Christmas Party Shoot on the 25th, I'll try and talk a few more Folks into coming along as it's nearly the last chance to see everyone before Christmas

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#12 Post by Slackshot » Wed Nov 14, 2012 8:15 pm

Come on down to the M/Bah club this weekend Chillingham road ,,,,give me a call ,,,Gary 0407907544,we are that layed back that you gotta get the wildlife outta the way,,,, :lol: :lol: :lol:
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#13 Post by SoulArcher » Wed Nov 14, 2012 8:37 pm

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#14 Post by slinkymalinky » Thu Nov 15, 2012 5:26 am

Slackshot wrote:Come on down to the M/Bah club this weekend Chillingham road ,,,,give me a call ,,,Gary 0407907544,we are that layed back that you gotta get the wildlife outta the way,,,, :lol: :lol: :lol:

Thanks Gary,

I have a few things on my 'to do' list this weekend but I'll see if I can swing it. I've got a mate in Murwillumbah who I've got to drop some stuff off to so I might be able to get one of my chores done and then come and say g'day. I'll give you a call if I can swing something.


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#15 Post by Abraham » Thu Nov 15, 2012 5:51 pm

G'day from Sydney.

My name is Abraham and I've recently joined Ozbow. Really nice to be able to connect with like-minded people.

I've only recently started shooting and uses a 40# Frisky Longbow. Beautiful bow and feather light.

Hope you guys would be able to tolerate my 'silly' questions from time to time.

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#16 Post by woodie » Thu Nov 15, 2012 6:09 pm

Hi to both of you. I don't think there are any silly questions asked on here is there?
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#17 Post by Roadie » Thu Nov 15, 2012 6:25 pm

Only occasionally, What is weird or Odd to some one, makes perfect scence to some one else. Welcome. Cheers Roadie.

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#18 Post by Fanto » Thu Nov 15, 2012 6:54 pm

welcome the pair of you.

they put up with me here, they'll put up with about any-one!
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#19 Post by Rich » Thu Nov 15, 2012 6:58 pm

woodie wrote:Hi to both of you. I don't think there are any silly questions asked on here is there?
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#20 Post by Abraham » Thu Nov 15, 2012 7:08 pm

Point taken on the 'silly' questions. :biggrin:
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#21 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Thu Nov 15, 2012 7:58 pm

Welcome to Ozbow Abraham.

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#22 Post by rodlonq » Thu Nov 15, 2012 8:40 pm

Gidday fellas, welcome to Ozbow Tony and Abraham.

Cheers..... Rod

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#23 Post by greybeard » Fri Nov 16, 2012 7:05 pm

Tony and Abraham welcome to the site.

You will find a lot of interesting and useful information in the forums.

Tony, I have been a member of North Albert for many years. There is a group of older [trad] folk including myself that shoot most Wednesday mornings.

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#24 Post by slinkymalinky » Sat Nov 17, 2012 4:56 am

greybeard wrote:Tony and Abraham welcome to the site.

You will find a lot of interesting and useful information in the forums.

Tony, I have been a member of North Albert for many years. There is a group of older [trad] folk including myself that shoot most Wednesday mornings.

Daryl.

So that's where you've all been hiding :biggrin: Unfortunately I still lead the 9-5 life (or 8-4 since I live in QLD but work to daylight savings time).

If ever it turns out I'm free on a Wednesday morning, I'll head over the the range and see if I can catch up.

Cheers, Tony
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#25 Post by grof » Sun Nov 18, 2012 2:37 pm

Welcome Tony hope you enjoyed your day at the asylum :lol: :biggrin: i spose at the very least you found out what its like to shoot in the rain also the drop at of your arrows at 80 odd yards :shock:
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#26 Post by discord » Sun Nov 18, 2012 4:14 pm

Aww, you guys shot in the rain today? I came past a bit before 9 and couldn't see anyone... Then it started ******* down and I went up to Pacific Bowmen instead :roll:

It looked pretty bloody dark in the rear view mirror on the way out, you must have all nearly drowned :biggrin:

I'm determined to shoot with you lot eventually...
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