Twists and turns of life

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Twists and turns of life

#1 Post by Nephew » Thu Jan 23, 2014 3:22 pm

So, about 5 years ago I bought this bow from Gundy- http://www.ozbow.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.p ... ado#p72511 (I've bought/swapped a few items with Gundy, he's a great bloke to do business with, he even sent me a fantastic Scandi knife as a gift! :biggrin: ) and enjoyed it, but got bitten by the Gringa longbow bug not long after and the Dorado sat neglected for months so I eventually sold it to a bloke here on the island. Over the years since buying it he had mentioned once or twice that archery isn't for him ( I tried hard to encourage him, and invited him to come around to my place and shoot with me numerous times but he just didn't seem to have the drive to want to master it :sad: ) and he would like to sell it on. I put up an ad here on Ozbow and a few other places to try to help him out but had no bites. I didn't see him for about 18 months (he'd gone travelling), then 2 days ago he turns up here with the Dorado and insists I keep it as "you'll get good use out of it, I'll never use it properly" and wouldn't brook any talk of payment! We argued for a while but he wasn't having it, the bow was mine and that's all there was to it! So, there you go, I now (re) own a Dorado with quiver to fit! I've never had much interest in the "Modern Trad" scene, although I was always happy to see others enjoy that style, but it would be churlish of me to not have a good crack at this bow so I 'spose it's gunna be my regular for a while. Gotta love that!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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#2 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Thu Jan 23, 2014 4:57 pm

That's a cold ugly lookin' thing. No wonder the bloke didn't want it. :mrgreen: :lol:

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#3 Post by Nephew » Thu Jan 23, 2014 4:59 pm

Stickbow Hunter wrote:That's a cold ugly lookin' thing. No wonder the bloke didn't want it. :mrgreen: :lol:

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Yeah, but some folk say the same about me, Jeff, so the bow probably suits me! :wink: :lol:
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#4 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Thu Jan 23, 2014 5:07 pm

:lol:

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#5 Post by bigbob » Thu Jan 23, 2014 5:42 pm

dunno Jeff,at least its got wood on the grip! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Count your blessing Nephew, and get some use out of it. No doubt it would be a good shooter. :biggrin:
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#6 Post by Nephew » Thu Jan 23, 2014 6:21 pm

She's a good shooter alright, and very fast, Bob, but even the wooden grip is artificial! :lol:
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#7 Post by Gringa Bows » Thu Jan 23, 2014 7:27 pm

Wash your mouth out with soap Nephew :lol:

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#8 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Thu Jan 23, 2014 7:27 pm

Nephew wrote:but even the wooden grip is artificial!
:lol: :lol: :lol:

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#9 Post by Nephew » Thu Jan 23, 2014 7:36 pm

LB rod 55 wrote:Wash your mouth out with soap Nephew :lol:
I seem to be provoking that response from you a lot lately, Boof! :lol: What could I do? Tell him I was insulted and insist he take it back home with him? :surprised: :biggrin:
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#10 Post by bigbob » Thu Jan 23, 2014 7:52 pm

Nephew wrote:She's a good shooter alright, and very fast, Bob, but even the wooden grip is artificial! :lol:
yeah thought that might be the case.Still, doubt a goat or pig would spot the difference! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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#11 Post by rodlonq » Fri Jan 24, 2014 8:09 am

Nephew wrote:
Stickbow Hunter wrote:That's a cold ugly lookin' thing. No wonder the bloke didn't want it. :mrgreen: :lol:

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Yeah, but some folk say the same about me, Jeff, so the bow probably suits me! :wink: :lol:
That's funny Craig :lol: :lol: :lol: good one.

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#12 Post by Mick Smith » Fri Jan 24, 2014 10:05 am

I'd sell it again at the first opportunity Craig, if it was me. I would then give the proceeds back to the guy who bought it off you. Life is too short to hunt with an ugly bow.
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#13 Post by GrahameA » Fri Jan 24, 2014 10:33 am

Hi Craig.
Nephew wrote:
Stickbow Hunter wrote:That's a cold ugly lookin' thing. No wonder the bloke didn't want it. :mrgreen: :lol:

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Yeah, but some folk say the same about me, Jeff, so the bow probably suits me! :wink: :lol:
Don't take any rubbish on that bow. It is a great piece of kit and they are all jealous.
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#14 Post by Nephew » Fri Jan 24, 2014 10:51 am

Mick Smith wrote:I'd sell it again at the first opportunity Craig, if it was me. I would then give the proceeds back to the guy who bought it off you. Life is too short to hunt with an ugly bow.
We think alike on this issue, Mick, but no-one seems to want it. We argued pretty strongly over him wanting to give it back! :wink:
I took a bath on it when I originally sold it to him & willingly lost a fair bit on the deal trying to engage him in archery, but yeah, I must find a way to repay him.

I don't think it's ugly, but considering what greets me in the mirror each morning, what would I know? :wink:
GrahameA wrote:Hi Craig. Don't take any rubbish on that bow. It is a great piece of kit and they are all jealous.

Thanks Grahame. I have a pretty thick skin, let 'em bleat & bray all they like! :wink: :lol:
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#15 Post by Stickbow Hunter » Fri Jan 24, 2014 1:47 pm

GrahameA wrote: It is a great piece of kit and they are all jealous.
You mustn't know me very well then as I am very far from being jealous. :mrgreen:

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#16 Post by UPTHETOP » Fri Jan 24, 2014 1:54 pm

Craig being on the Island you might get a sale to a fisherman, they could youse it for an anchor.

You never know.

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#17 Post by Nephew » Fri Jan 24, 2014 8:07 pm

Nah, I'll whack it up on the roof, Wayno, see if I can pick up foxtel with it! :wink: :smile:
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#18 Post by Gringa Bows » Fri Jan 24, 2014 8:36 pm

just don't put it too close to the Gringa's Booof,they'll tear it apart :mrgreen:

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#19 Post by Nephew » Sat Jan 25, 2014 8:29 am

Oh yeah? And what do you do to protect your PSE from them, huh?? :shock: :wink: :lol:
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#20 Post by Gringa Bows » Sat Jan 25, 2014 9:37 am

The Gringas here don't care cause I don't touch it and they just laugh at it

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#21 Post by wishsong » Mon Jan 27, 2014 5:08 pm

Nephew,
As much as I think Hoyt missed the boat by not using an ILF as the attachment system, you have yourself a very very fine hunting bow...
It is a fine bit of kit , smooth , fast throws an arrow really well.

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#22 Post by Nephew » Mon Jan 27, 2014 6:37 pm

Thanks mate, I agree. I look forward to taking it hunting at least once before I sell it.
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Re: Twists and turns of life

#23 Post by wishsong » Mon Jan 27, 2014 6:54 pm

Cool, I look forward to some pics afield eh!

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