I used to be greatly into the archery network...unfortunately contracted Lyme disease and was undiagnosed for several years. Have serious be neurological disorders. However, have a stepson who is so into the fact that I was a bow hunter and wants to learn...it's bringing me out of my cocoon. I am having 2 bows made for him...but I have forgotten how to teach him! I also used to make my own arrows, and need to figure it out again! I am on disability and I really haven't had anything to look forward to until he told me this. His father, my husband, is part Blackfoot Indian but has no idea how to shoot (he's a banker! Really!) I suddenly feel like I have something to live for. When I first learned to shoot, there was a man, **** Raymond, aka Grandpaw Richard, who helped me and gave me the love for the art...if anyone knows how I could get in touch with him, I would be grateful! I would love to start all over again and relearn so I can pass it on to the babes... With all my heart, indi Sent from my SM-N920V using Bowhunting.com Forums mobile app
Jh...thank you so much for your reply. I was an RN, and due to seizure disorders and my age (yes, I'm an old botch) I have something called word salad, meaning I can't always say what I think. But I have to figure something out. I think this might be it. Just so no one thinks I'm someone whose trying to lie or whatever, I loved my old job. For 25 yrs I was an RN and went back to school to get my BSN and certifications in 2 different educational purposes. I guess I feel like I have to say that so people realize I'm not grifting off the American people. Love you all. Hope you understand. Sent from my SM-N920V using Bowhunting.com Forums mobile app
I understand completely, Indi, your post was easily recognizable as not being a spam post of sorts. I also remember seeing posts from grandpaw richard but it was probably 10 years ago (or close to it) and haven't seen him around in awhile. there are a lot of people here that can and will help out if we can.
JH, you remind me of Grandpaw Richard. He brought me in. No, I'm not a spammer. I love the archery community. I stopped posting because I could not post properly. I am now on anti-seizure meds that help me to post as I used to. It's been at least 8 yrs since I spoke to Grandpaw Richard. I miss him dearly. I have a site less recurve made specifically for me, no charge, from a man known as Greywolf. I just put a bunch of holes in an office room, at only 5 paces with it, and boy do I suck lol! How do I send pics? I'll send some when I can do better. At 10 paces.... Sent from my SM-N920V using Bowhunting.com Forums mobile app
Ok....I am unsure but from what I've found on the Internet, he has died? Can someone confirm this? Sent from my SM-N920V using Bowhunting.com Forums mobile app
Don't know about your friend but welcome to the forum. Lots of good info here. Join in the conversation. ENJOY!!!!!
Thank you all for the comforting welcome. I may be doing more reading than posting initially, til I get my bearings again! So glad to find this place! Sent from my SM-N920V using Bowhunting.com Forums mobile app