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GrahameA · #1 Post by **GrahameA** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 5:04 pm

(Started a new post to try and keep all the photos and reviews in one place.)

Hi All.

Big leap forward - photos almost live from the event.

Roadie has arrived.

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As well as a couple of others. Will post photos over the weekend.

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All the Best
Grahame

#2 Post by **Stickbow Hunter** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 6:55 pm

You better let us know who are in the photos besides Roadie mate.

Glad to see to see you got down there safely.

Jeff

GrahameA · #3 Post by **GrahameA** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 7:22 pm

Some people putting in some late practice on the Target range. Pink is the colour.

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gazza · #4 Post by **gazza** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 8:13 pm

there you go john how,s that for quick photos
second photo is trad bound,tony and third is stringnstik,mark, more to follow.

perry · #5 Post by **perry** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 8:22 pm

I gather your at Robs aswell Gary. Keep up the good work

Have a top shoot everyone, keep the photo's coming

regards Jacko

#6 Post by **Stickbow Hunter** » Fri Oct 14, 2011 8:36 pm

Thanks Gary; I knew Mark but didn't know that was Tony.

Jeff

GrahameA · #7 Post by **GrahameA** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 11:45 am

Hi All.

Weather is superb , ranges are brilliant, archery is pure heaven.

Some more photos.

Steve - Longbow Steve - says, "Hello". and apologises for his poor shooting. This also a lesson in reading over peoples shoulders. p.s. Check out his new hairdo when I finally get a photo.

30 minutes to the start - time to make a few arrows.

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Getting rid of all the good shots early on during practice.

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Simon aka Brumbies Country putting in some hard yards.

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Old Archer and younger Archer. Jake and Son.

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Regina, Sydney Bowmen - aka Regbo

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Craig, Ku-Ring-Gai Bowmen (KGB).

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There were some steep shots.

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These Photos have been brought to you by "Top Hat" Archery components.

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#8 Post by **Stickbow Hunter** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 12:41 pm

Good to see folks havin' a fun time. Thanks Grahame.

Jeff

bigbob · #9 Post by **bigbob** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 1:10 pm

Yep good to be able to put face to the names on posts, even if one cant get down there.

Macca · #10 Post by **Macca** » Sat Oct 15, 2011 7:04 pm

Looks like a top shoot, hope you guys have a great weekend. Keep the photos coming, I think I even spotted Howard Oconnel in the background.

Cheers Macca.

GrahameA · #11 Post by **GrahameA** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 8:18 am

Hi All.

Macca wrote:Looks like a top shoot, hope you guys have a great weekend. Keep the photos coming, I think I even spotted Howard Oconnel in the background

You did.

Just a couple before I head off for a few more.

Regina shooting from on top of another boulder.

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The Great "Tim Tam" Cup shootoff.

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At least 25 participants this. Most of whom struggled to hit the target - probably because not only did they get a torch beam in the eyes but a blast from a mild flash as well.

Have fun. Those who did not come to the shoot have missed an really good time. The keen ones are off attempting "The Challenge Shoot". I am trying to convince myself to climb the mountains.

Young Pup · #12 Post by **Young Pup** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 5:19 pm

Hello all.

Sounds like grate fun, cant with till i go, might need just a LITTLE bit more practice tho haha

.

Brumbies Country · #13 Post by **Brumbies Country** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 5:23 pm

Great to see you there Grahame, Suspect we will see some more photos afore the week's out.

Simon

longbowinfected · #14 Post by **longbowinfected** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 5:32 pm

Young pup go anyway. Young fellow turned up today and within minutes was enjoying himself and did not want to put the bow down for hours. He did really well.
No one at this shoot will dis you for putting your toe in the pond. You can enjoy aspects of this from your first moments. We all start somewhere and very few win a gong their first trip. Some of us do not even put in score sheets. People will be repairing / making gear or trying different bows or chin wagging.....dive in. and have no fear. Tell people you are new, do not apologise and patiently watch and ask questions.
People at this gig and others laugh with you not at you, unless of course it is me. They are only cruel on those they love and those they know can take it.
All friendly. No politics, no drama queens or kings.

Kev

hazard · #15 Post by **hazard** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 7:40 pm

Well said Kev, it was an absolute hoot! even um....modest drinking and early nights

....something like that wasn't it Kev?

Hazard

Young Pup · #16 Post by **Young Pup** » Sun Oct 16, 2011 8:44 pm

Thanks longbowinfected, id go but i have to look after the house while the folks are out traipsing the countryside doing work.
That and i need to work on the house to earn some money for the bow that Grant has lined up for me, i tell you I'm as giddy
as a school girl waiting for it, just like when i got me bass guitar haha

.

AndyF · #17 Post by **AndyF** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 9:15 am

Excellent weekend - despite being drunk enough to fall out of my chair, then doing the Challenge Round with a large hangover. Didn't lose an arrow and hit everything though, even that nasty little fox. Andy

longbow steve · #18 Post by **longbow steve** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 9:40 am

'Twas a great weekend, good to catch up with friends for a shot again.
Thanks all involved for your hard work putting it together.
Steve

greybeard · #19 Post by **greybeard** » Mon Oct 17, 2011 6:52 pm

The excellent venue and near perfect weather made for a top weekend of archery.

Some early morning fog viewed from the breakfast annex.

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Daryl.

Trad Bound · #20 Post by **Trad Bound** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 5:45 am

Nice Crisp Photos Darrell. That photo with the 125# warbow isn't that Eoin or for those who attended would know his as Thirty Tree and.........

Thirty Tree and a half ahh an Irish accent. That man is mad I saw his arrows, Harry Potter could not ride them they were so thick. He asked Steve Wallace for a set of arrows, I don't think there is that much timber in Queensland.

#21 Post by **Stickbow Hunter** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 12:45 pm

Thanks for the photos; it looks like a great place for a shoot.

Jeff

nathan77 · #22 Post by **nathan77** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 7:45 pm

Nice photos Graham, but no more teasing I was there you took more photos than that

hazard · #23 Post by **hazard** » Tue Oct 18, 2011 7:55 pm

nathan77 wrote:Nice photos Graham, but no more teasing I was there you took more photos than that

Yep and I thought there was one of Roadie in the chain mail suit, just grateful it wasn't his birthday suit

Hazard

RegBo · #24 Post by **RegBo** » Wed Oct 19, 2011 12:10 pm

nathan77 wrote:Nice photos Graham, but no more teasing I was there you took more photos than that

Yes Grahame, what happend to all the other one's ??? I seem to remember having my photo taken in between two blokes with fury things on their head?

I'm still on a high from the fantastic weekend at Wiseman's yet again. The Archery skills on display, the little kids shining through the adult exterior... the teasing and banter and falling out of chairs (eh Andy??) the snoring competetion (thanks Kev)

Thanks one and all for the good company, and especially Rob and Di and all the helpers who keep us fed and entertained.

Regina

GrahameA · #25 Post by **GrahameA** » Wed Oct 19, 2011 5:15 pm

Hi All.

The photos! It was a great weekend and a challenge in more ways than one. I did think of going for a wander along the challenge range but after a look at the walking wounded and considering how happy I would be if I dropped the camera discretion became the better part of valour and I skipped it.

The Trip down. Left Brisbane in the early am of Friday - it started raining as we crossed the NSW border and kept us company for many kilometre. Noticed the roadworks sign outside Kempsey announcing the Kempsey Bypass - if they want to make me happy they should start north of Coffs!

Eventually Daryl and I rocked in Wisemans around 2:30 real time (that would 3:30 NSW time) Friday afternoon and rapidly settled in. There seemed to be a continuous stream of arrives for the following hours. Dinner Friday Night was great - every meal from then on was great.

The return journey was much the same - left Wisemans at 3:00 am real time and rocked back into Brisbane around 2:30 Friday afternoon.

Now for the photos. I have included some hoefully that will show the ruggedness of the country and the steep slopes (Mainly to highlight it to some other people who may be surprised and the sort of country we were shooting across. If anyone is thinking of coming to the event and has not been before wear adequate shoes with good ankle support - you have been warned.) Note also the camaraderie with AA, ABA and 3DAA shooters all shooting together in a spirit of friendship and no issues.

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Part of the Campsite on Friday Evening - bonus marks if you can name the Archers

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Rob is now getting concerned that he made need some more camping area so he is frantically mowing some more grass in the fading evening light.

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Pink is the Colour - Yep Next year I will have to bring my Pink Fletched Arrows along.

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Dinner on the "Verandah Restaurant".

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Meanwhile over in the tent much conversation was afoot.

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Jeffro, Longbow Steve (with new haircut) and ?

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Simon - aka Brumbies Country

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Name the archers.

Saturday Morning warmup on the Target Range - name the archers?

GrahameA · #26 Post by **GrahameA** » Wed Oct 19, 2011 5:20 pm

Steve Wallace Arrows

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Andy Firth - aka AndyF

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Who? Lady is from Boowoora in NSW

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Poppinjay

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Poppinjay

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Poppinjay

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Moving Target (Pink Professor Standing, Michael sitting - they are Victorians)

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Moving Target

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Louise Linton

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Bedded Deer

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GrahameA · #27 Post by **GrahameA** » Wed Oct 19, 2011 5:24 pm

Whose arrow could this belong to?

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Sprung!

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Target 10

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And it was nailed.

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"You realise if we miss this the arrows are dead."

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"i'm safe."

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"Oops."

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"Hmm, few bits of shrubbery in the way."

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"Not to mention the slope."

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Talking about the slope.

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GrahameA · #28 Post by **GrahameA** » Wed Oct 19, 2011 5:28 pm

Howie??

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Easy shot.

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Simon - note the mean look and everyone else chatting.

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Better style?

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That will do.

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Victoriians. Notice the absence of Warbows this year. And to think it was just 12 months ago that Kevin picked up his first bow.

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That target looks like it has been peppered.

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GrahameA · #29 Post by **GrahameA** » Wed Oct 19, 2011 5:33 pm

Shanni - photographer of the future (and insect hater).

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Check out the slope.

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Rugged Country

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Dale Marsh

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Lorraine

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"Don't lean forward, don't lean forward."

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There is a target down there somewhere.

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GrahameA · #30 Post by **GrahameA** » Wed Oct 19, 2011 5:37 pm

Notice the rocks skilfully place to stop arrows being lost.

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And notice the excellent footing - don't feel safe, take a step back.

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Notice the double point target - the Cane Toad - in the top left of the photo. All you have to do is hit it.

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Free plug for Frisky bows. The young chap was shooting a very, very nice deep Red Cartel.

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Bit more of rugged country for those more used to shooting on manicured lawns.

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