Thakyou all at lilydale for putting on another top event!
A always the core group at lilydale excelled in their dedication and hard work in putting together a tremendous event.
they pulled no punches setting out the course, some of the shot where tough!
A special thank you goes to the course layout guys. well done!! just loved the optional long shot. great to hear that a lot of the people had a go at this one.
to the competitors, and especially my nemesis Gav
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AT LAST
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2 points after 100 targets, mate, talk about a nail biting finish
we where equal going into the final round, Sunday afternoon. You have always been a great competitor Gavin, I started shooting longbow after seeing you shoot yours so well down at yarra bowman. prior to that i never took them all that seriously. so thank you for that
To Len and Mitchell, Seeing you two sitting on the couch sunday afternoon, knackered but smiling in contentment, made a bloke a little teary, (big hairy blokey tears of course!!) you must be so proud!
Knowing my new cat is going to a good home is the only thanks i need mate. it was my pleasure.
to our northern family, thanks for making the effort, braving the victorian weather, again it was a real pleasure to spend time with you fine people.
Every time I attend one of these tournaments i leave longing for the next. fine people all of you.
Respect and thanks to all.
Stephen G
I can't help but thank Nick Lintern (Norseman Bows) and Robert McKenzie (the man with the idea) for producing a fine bow. The Barbarian is a real treat to shoot. This is the smoothest bow I have ever shot. So thank you for producing a real winner. I will get another one a bit lighter for small game as this one hits real hard, 70lb @28" with 700 grain arrows. the javalina target was a pass through on the weekend! A real performer. A rabbit would be knocked into next week with this one! Thanks fellows.