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I have resurrected this post and placed it under announcements as I feel it warrants such.
I hope that we can make this happen as it is such a fantastic idea.
Barry on Behalf of TBGA Management.
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I ran with this idea some time ago but it met with limited interest but as we have a few more trad guys on here now it might work.OK
Now what I propose is that I donate a trad bow of some kind and we send it from one person to the next and each have it for a month or more and take it hunting or out to the club or just a walk in the bush and pics are taken and a story is written and put on here in a thread just for this.We can name the bow at the start and I will also supply a pvc tube for it to be sent around the country in so people just pay the postage to send it on to the next person.If you guys think it is a lame idea I will forget it for good but I think it could be a bit of fun so let me me know what you all think.
Cheers KIM
Sounds alright to me what type of bow and what #.
As your probably aware not everyone is built like Jeff or Axe and able to pull a huge amount of #s. I for one am only pulling 55# at 28".
Hood 8)
I was thinking 45-50 pound so every one can shoot it and not sure if it will be longbow or recurve. :?
Cheers KIM
bowriver
19-06-05, 09:35 PM
Sounds like good fun to me, but as i dont yet go hunting my story wouldnt be worth the download it would take to read it. Exelent idea tho.
Cheers Paul
Kim might be alright, just a thought eg you decide on a 50# bow, realistically nearly have to be so as you get most people to use it. In my case all mine are 72#, so the issue becomes arrows, would people be willing to make arrows for it that may be of no use later? Should be thought about before people put their hands up, especially if they intend to hunt with it, can't go us'n s%&t arrows.
If people own a heavier bow than the one supplied eg my case again, mine could be left longer with a heavier head a be ok spine wise, later could cut 'em back to suit mine.
Don't want to dampen the idea any, as I said Kim just a thought, I think it's a very nice & generous jesture :D NEVER mind the arrows send me a dictionary -GESTURE :oops:
Ok Axe you got me on that one with the arrow thing but I have a couple doz barrell tapered silver ash shafts here I could make to go with it.
Cheers KIM
Ill put my name down, I have arrows to suit and a hunt that needs doing :wink:
i reckon its a good idea too mate - hope its ok to send it over to japan :lol: :wink:
If it's going to be a 45-50# bow I have arrows to suit as well and what a good excuse to tell the wife why I need to go hunting. I LOVE IT.
kim maybe it would be an idea to use a take down to save hassles with postage as some post offices may be a pain in the butt to send a long bow through.
Hood 8)
jindydiver
20-06-05, 07:49 AM
A takedown longbow....now your talking.
Great idea kimall, good on you. :wink:
valhalla
20-06-05, 07:53 AM
Yeah i think a long Bow is an excellent idea.. :D
Yeah as most people either have a curve and a lot have not yet got to shoot a long bow (dont' know what they are missing hey Tracker)
Hood 8)
Sorry to rain on the parade but the point brought up about postage is very valid and every time I have tried to send a longbow when I have sold them it has been a real pain .So a take down recurve it will be as a takedown long bow is not in the price range I can afford.(Unless someone knows of one for sale).I know I didnt say this at the start but only thought of it now.The purpose of the whole thing was not a test and tune to sell trad gear it will not be a super flash bow it was more an idea to get people together and bond everyone on the sight a bit.Mabey I was off track again.
KIM
jindydiver
20-06-05, 06:54 PM
Don't be silly Kimall, folks here are hanging out for ways to change what are mostly imaginary people at the computor into people they can say they actually know. This is one way to get people to maybe meet each other, whether over the phone or when handing over the bow to the next guy.
It is a great plan bloke, good on you.
Mabey I was off track again
no mate you were right on the mark
ricochet
20-06-05, 07:24 PM
Agree with the others Kim, great idea mate
Rick
Off track :shock: Not as far as I'm concerned :D
Ok a bit of a update on this idea I have spoken to one of my suppliers and they are keen to be involved so we are looking at a joint venture.
Another idea I would like to run by you guys and then Cashy via Adam mabey we could have a bit of a column in the BHDU mag with stories and photos.This would also be a good way to promote this site as only members on this site can billett the bow and people who read about the "adventures" and want to get involved will come on and have a look.
I dont know how Cashy would feel about the idea but mabey Adam can have a talk to him about it.If this deal comes off with the supplier we should be able to get a better quality bow also which would be good.
Let me know what you all think.
Cheers KIM
humphrey
24-06-05, 06:46 PM
mate i reckon its a top idea. :D
jindydiver
24-06-05, 06:57 PM
The walkabout bow?
If this deal comes off with the supplier we should be able to get a better quality bow also which would be good.
Let me know what you all think.
Cheers KIM
So does this also mean that if anyone wishs to buy that particular bow that there would be some sort of discount or a TBGA price for us?
And will that discount/TBGA price be the case for each bow that is sent around and tested?
Hood 8)
Hood I dont know if you are taking the piss out of me or not but if not I will explain it again.This is not about testing new bows there will only be one bow that over time builds up lots of stories to tell and I hope it just keeps on going around the country long term.THIS BOW IS NOT FOR SALE If one day there is no interest in the bow I will keep it until somthing else comes up.Of course I hope bows are sold off this bow but more to get new people into archery or rekindle old passions for the bow not as a sales pitch.To answer your other question about price Hood I never charge retail price for anyone off this site.
Cheers KIM :?
Nah Kim I was not taking the P*** out of ya mate I must have just miss-interperated your post sorry mate. :oops:
I wasn't refering to if "that particular bow" that will be sent around would be for sale but rather one of the same breed.
Sorry for the confusion.
Hood 8)
barebow
24-06-05, 10:33 PM
Good idea Kim if you can get it off the ground.
I'm in, and will donate some wood arrows too when it gets this way. Some places I shoot at are not keen on modern arrows :)
XTfreak
25-06-05, 04:17 PM
I would be keen to give it a try. And since anything I may have to purchase (eg. arrows or glove) would be no good to me afterwards I would be happy to pass that on as well, maybe making it easier on someone else.
Bill
I had a take down Talon coming this week but after much groveling and pleading I have managd to get it upgraded to the newer model Woodsman take down so it should be a very preeeeeeeety bow.
I got fifty pound so I think I might have a set or two of some barrell tapered silver ash shafts here that I will fletch up to go with her.
If I get it this week I plan to make up a canister out of pvc pipe to put it in so it travels a bit safer.I am like a kid waiting for xmas this week but I have decided to make Adam the first cartaker as he has done more for bowhunting than anyone else I know with teaching newbies the joys of our sport.He also has a good chance of taking game with it and doing a bit of a story and some pics for Cashys mag.I will post pics as soon as she arrives.
Cheers KIM
PS We still need to settle on a name. :roll:
Bowmancam
28-06-05, 03:40 PM
How about :
The bow on the go!
Or :
Arrows across Australia - the recurve adventure!
just a thought
Cheers, Cam
G'day, How about this for an idea :idea: Why not every one put their signature on the bow in permanent ink, then when it has done the full tour, auction it off, then put the money back into the sight or donate it to a good cause. Then that money will be recognised from members of TBGA. ....... Scott
valhalla
28-06-05, 04:36 PM
Ive heard that before... :o It is defiantly a good idea ,but how about the Arrow cylinder instead... :?:
Kim,
I think this is an absolutely fantastic idea. The bow can almost be like our unofficial mascot.
I certainly am putting my hands up for a tour with the bow.
Good on you for coming up with such a creative idea.
jindydiver
28-06-05, 07:26 PM
I hope that everyone who receives it tries to score some game with it and shares their story with us. Oh, and I hope that it is handed on in person (as opposed to mailed) to as many people as possible so that new friends can be made.
hunting_mainiac
28-06-05, 07:39 PM
do what carl_slayR said . :lol:
interceptor
28-06-05, 09:05 PM
Kimall,
This is a great idea and a most generous offer and you have obviously put a lot of time and effort into getting it off the ground. I hope it takes off, maybe it will tour the top end one day and I will get a crack at a pig with it :) .
Cheers Noel
On with show what are we going to name this baby we have had some good ideas so keep them coming.
Cheers KIM
How about "Pimped bow"
"hussy"
"flirt"
"I'm easy I'll go with anyone that takes me"
Hey "BOWmerang" thats pretty cool I like that.
I think most people will be happy to add a few arrows to the list. I certainly will. :lol:
If the punisher ever gets it I'll add some scratches, opps I mean arrows.
I think that that is only fair as some of us may either loose or break an arrow or two so adding to the stash I will when it gets here.
Hood 8)
Ok a bit of an update on the bow thing.
I recieved a Samick Talon 45 pound recurve that was to be the bow traveling around the country but between it being sent and me getting it the suppliers decided to upgrade the bow to a higher spec Woodsman which I will get on Monday.As well as the Talon I got myself a Phonix and shot it on the weekend at the club and it shoots great.Its very trad with no rest so I added some fur to the self and put a flemish twist string on and not only does it look great but it is very smoot and quiet.Anyway now I am STUCK with the 45# Talon so I decided to shoot it when I got home from the club and WOW I was very impressed.It has bushings for a rest and sights and a stabalizer so I thought I might make a fishing and bird shooting rig out of it.With very limited time setting it up and shooting some Rinos I was able to shoot four inch groups at about 15-18 yards.
The reason for all this waffle is just that I think this Woodsman that is coming tomorrow will be a real treat to shoot.
I should be able to post some pics of her tomorrow night.
Cheers KIM
The Woodsman is a great bow to shoot having shot one myself (pitty I had to give it back :cry: ), and looks the part to.
valhalla
03-07-05, 09:56 PM
Sounds like a great Bow.. :D
this is a great idea...maybe everyone could make their own arrows..personalisec fletching and cresting etc, then donate one or a few to the collection.
Pete F :D
Now theres an idea :idea:
this is a great idea...maybe everyone could make their own arrows..personalisec fletching and cresting etc, then donate one or a few to the collection.
Pete F :D
I got the mighty Woodsman today and I have to say it look FANTASTIC
The colors and shape are really nice and it is much flasher than I had thought.The fit of how it all goes together and overall finish is also very good.I put the flemish twist string I made for the Talon 45# on so I could have a shot and it shoots great.I put a nap centre rest on it and I know some would like to see it shot off the shelf but with this sort of rest it can be adjusted to shoot a much broarder range of arrows and will be easier for people to shoot that dont have the experience with trad bows.(Me manely).I am about to make a string for it now which will be a bit thicker so it will shoot even better and quiter.I will post pics here on the w/end when I have some decent light to take the pics.
Cheers KIM
Good stuff mate, sound nice.
Adam
Oh goody goody goody. cant' wait :P
interceptor
08-07-05, 04:54 PM
Great stuff Kim
Noel
Just a few pics to get you interested.............
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/kimall/Woodsman3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/kimall/Woodsman2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/kimall/Woodsman1.jpg
Enjoy I will take some more in better light on the week end and she is going hunting on Sunday.
Cheers KIM
interceptor
08-07-05, 10:15 PM
Looks nice a real nice bit of gear Kim.
Well done mate, I think the bowmerang will have a personality all its own before its time is up.
Cheers Noel
I got some arrows sorted for the BOWMERANG today with some Wtails in the 40-65 and left them full length.After some advice from Axe(thanks mate)I got some flyscreen rubber for the inside and this has got the arrows up to just under 700grns.This is with 125 grain tips so if they are to be used for hunting some of woodys heads will go straight in.
I took some photos during bare shaft tuning with the small group at about 12 mtrs and the bigger group at about 20 mtrs.The more I shoot this thing the more I love it.I shoot a bow better than I take photos so sorry about pic quality. :wink:
Cheers KIM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/kimall/Bareshaft12mtrs.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/kimall/Bareshaft18mtrs.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/kimall/Woodsman4.jpg
Look like cats whiskers to me :roll:
Coach they are just normal wiskers but I double them over and tie them on with serving and they work really well.
Cheers KIM
Bowmancam
10-07-05, 06:09 PM
and you honestly expect us to willingly part with this beautiful bow after we use it :?: :wink: ... There's going to be a few broken hearts i reckon, and if im lucky enough , mine included :wink:
Top work Kim, looks great.
Cheers, Cam 8)
I double them over twice so they stick out and dont tangle like the full length ones.
Cheers KIM
interceptor
10-07-05, 06:15 PM
Nice work Kim,
The pics are fine mate, I am the same mate.
Cheers Noel
Just found this thread...well done Kim..What do these bows sell for??
Regards...Sparra
Thanx Kim ,, we must have posted at the same time . Hood leave ya "rolling eyes " for the idiots mate ! :wink: I aint one ! :evil:
Bahahahahaha Gee's the fishing is good here :lol: :lol: :wink:
XTfreak
11-07-05, 05:52 PM
Nice looking bow.
Bill
Well I spoke to Cashy tonight and he has agreed to put a bit of a colume together in the next edition of his mag so this has decided who will be getting the BOWMERANG first.Cashy has trad gear experience and has some plans for a trad deer hunt coming up so he will be getting the bow in the next week or so and doing a full test and tune and putting the results in the mag.I need to give him a bit of a run down of the rules and regs of the billeting thing so I will need some feedback from you guys as how this will work(Admin to please).I would like to see only members of this site be able to be in it and after everyone on here has had a go then we can look at changing the guidelines.Lets here any ideas anyone might have................
PS Who came up with the name first I will find a bit of a prize for them.
Cheers KIM
Gaday Kim...Just get everyone who is interested to pm there name to you or post there name in a list on here...after a week for argument sake you draw the names out of a hat and thats the order...Give everyone a set time with the bow and then they get it on to the next on the list...
Just a thought...Sparra
from memory I think it was Spider or Interceptor that came up with the name for the bow.
I'm happy to be a littel way down the list (as baby will be here shortly) but not to dar down the list.
Or maybe could it be done by state, as then it could be passed on in person, and then every one in that state or area that didn't need to pay postage will chip in a few bucks to get it to the next area of that state or to the next state.
Hood 8)
jindydiver
11-07-05, 09:35 PM
I reckon rather than have it mailed all the time it should be handed over to the next. We just need to let kimall know where we are located and he can let each of us know who is nearby when it is time to hand it on. It is a great chance for the members to put faces to names and to go some way to making our community more than just avitars on a forum.
Just my 2 cents.
I reckon rather than have it mailed all the time it should be handed over to the next. We just need to let kimall know where we are located and he can let each of us know who is nearby when it is time to hand it on. It is a great chance for the members to put faces to names and to go some way to making our community more than just avitars on a forum.
Just my 2 cents.
Thats it Jindy getting to know each other.
Well here in SA there's me, Ed and Macka that I know of. So Ed could have it first maybe then me then I'd have a great excuse for the wife as to why I need to travel 300 odd Km to pass on the bow and have a hunt with Macka for a few days and then leave it with him to have his go. :D
jindydiver
11-07-05, 10:26 PM
That's exactly what I am getting at. :wink: :D
Warlocke
12-07-05, 12:21 PM
I would like to be in on the billetting, but my business will be very busy (like 12/7) for a while.
Maybe we could do some kind of roster after everyone has expressed an interest.
PM names, location and possible dates then organise from there.
I like the idea of a personal handover of the bow.
keeping in mind that guys like Arrowslinger and the likes live 4 days drive from most, its a bit of a hike to hand a bow over in person :wink: .
jindydiver
12-07-05, 02:18 PM
keeping in mind that guys like Arrowslinger and the likes live 4 days drive from most, its a bit of a hike to hand a bow over in person :wink: .
Naturally
keeping in mind that guys like Arrowslinger and the likes live 4 days drive from most, its a bit of a hike to hand a bow over in person :wink: .
All the more reason to make a trip of it :D
interceptor
12-07-05, 07:11 PM
from memory I think it was Spider or Interceptor that came up with the name for the bow.
As much as I would like to take the credit mate, I am sure it was not I. I actually thought it was Hood :shock: .
Other than that I don't really recall but as Hood said it may have been Spider?
Cheers Noel
Most likely ya have all forgotten because the post was deleted. Twas me fella's. Scott from Walcha
Mate PM me yur post name and address and I will send you something.
Cheers KIM
Sorry to say it wasn't me either guys.
Good on ya Scott for coming up with a cool and appropriate name for the bow.
GladstoneCrow
16-07-05, 01:19 AM
8) Dear BOWmerang I would like to invite you to The Australian Longbow & Recurve Muster in 2006 Hosted by The Gladstone Bowhunters. You will enjoy the comradery and fellowship of Trad Bowmen & Women....from around the Nation also including New Zealanders... You would be shared around with friends of this Bow Site..... Please put this date in your Diary.... Queens Birthday 2006... ps. Bring Kimall if you like.....Crow 8) 8)
Ok havn't heard anything on this topic for a while so where is Bowmerang at now???? And whats the feed back so far???
Yer Hood the bow is with Cashy at the moment being tested for the next edition of his mag but I know he is pretty pressed for time before an up coming trip so prob does not get on here much.Not directed at you Hood but some of the other people on here NOT holding their breath they need to relise that this site is a hobby and just a bit of fun for some people and that they have lives ouside of what happens on here.
KIM
Thanks for the update Kim.
I find it very disappointing that a moderator of the childrens section on this site needs to resort to that sort of talk and on a subject that is not even very important.Mabey admin needs to look at the selection process.
KIM
Oh that was there way (admin) of trying to quite old coach down, seamed to work for awhile too, but I guess a tiger cannot change its stripes, and why should he!
See ya Pete.
Oh that was there way (admin) of trying to quite old coach down, seamed to work for awhile too, but I guess a tiger cannot change its stripes, and why should he!
See ya Pete.
Peter,
Appears to me Coach must have decided what he said was inappropriate or he wouldn't have removed it. (I don't know, didn't see it) Don't think him becoming mod ever quitened him down, he just expressed himself differently.
As far as I am aware nobody has asked me or Coach to change their stripes, but at times in the interest of others & the site it is wise to camouflage 'em a bit, mightened hurt if you hide yours once in a while, as well as your fangs which you constantly bare at Admin. Seems to me some can't let go of this us & them culture, ain't we all here for the same thing?
Oh that was there way (admin) of trying to quite old coach down, seamed to work for awhile too, but I guess a tiger cannot change its stripes, and why should he!
See ya Pete.
Peter,
Appears to me Coach must have decided what he said was inappropriate or he wouldn't have removed it. (I don't know, didn't see it) Don't think him becoming mod ever quitened him down, he just expressed himself differently.
As far as I am aware nobody has asked me or Coach to change their stripes, but at times in the interest of others & the site it is wise to camouflage 'em a bit, mightened hurt if you hide yours once in a while, as well as your fangs which you constantly bare at Admin. Seems to me some can't let go of this us & them culture, ain't we all here for the same thing?
Maybe, but that how I feel on the subject and thatÃ*s my opinion which I am entitled to such as you, maybe my skin is thicker than some I donÃ*t need to reply with insults or maybe like coach he wares his emotions on his sleeve, I see it as opinion you have yours I have mine.
IÃ*m not afraid of confrontation (without intimidation) it breads better a more confident people I believe, that can resolve people differences or opinions. IMO coach has been hushed quite a bit, and some would they like this, some like my self as not phased by coach at his worst because I know that just is coachÃ*s personality, as itÃ*s your defence your self against being labelled as big brother, as I can tell even though we have never meet you dislike this label as much as having the current government trying to apply it to us ALL.
Anyway I digress, I'm donÃ*t think that IÃ*m attacking Admin personally with insults or threats of intimidation, which I think you axe are taking personally, IÃ*m just saying what I think.
See ya Pete.
Peter,
You talk about your right to an opinion, no argument from me, but....I'm hard pressed to see how this was written as an opinion,
"Oh that was there way (admin) of trying to quite old coach down" Appears to me this is written as a statement of fact, as though you know this to be gospel
Only place I can see an opinion is where you feel that Coach was quieter for a while
You make statements like "Oh that was there way (admin) of trying to quite old coach down" then say I shouldn't take it personally, well I only play a small part in admin, but as such your statement includes me. No opinion here, fact, I never tried to quieten Coach down
I ain't afraid of confrontation either, dunno about it breeding better or more confident people, IMO, debate / dicussion may be a better solution to solving problems
Where'd the intimidation etc bit come into it?? Because I certainly never accused or suggested you were threatening or intimidating anyone. I merely suggested (using your analogy of tigers) be nice if you weren't constantly having shots at admin
Anyway....
Maybe I'm wrong, but I believe it ain't about Coach, You or Me, i'ts about what's best for the site, & snipes at one another, including admin ain't good for the site..... even more so when the jibe is unwarranted, and has the potential to cause divisiveness between members & admin
interceptor
11-09-05, 01:29 PM
No comment.
Noel
No comment.
Noel
Why note mate, please do so your entitled too.
And Axe IÃ*ll PM you and continue this there, as what IÃ*m trying to point out is not being interpreted correctly.
See ya Pete.
interceptor
11-09-05, 02:40 PM
Hi Peter,
Mate I was going to post my thoughts on this but I decided against it.
as what IÃ*m trying to point out is not being interpreted correctly
Cheers Noel
bobzila
11-09-05, 02:52 PM
a peter a word of advice DON'T p!$$ off the admin :D
Hi Peter,
Mate I was going to post my thoughts on this but I decided against it.
as what IÃ*m trying to point out is not being interpreted correctly
Cheers Noel
I see your point, but with practice makes perfect, this is exactly what I Axe is good at so we all can learn from him, its all about discussion and or different options, just because we may or may not covey them just right doesnÃ*t mean we should not have say.
Now if we are interpreted incorrectly then we call apologise if we have offended someone, and figured out a better method to make or point?
But it doesnÃ*t necessarily have to be behind closed doors (Private messages) either noel, so my friend fire away.
See ya Pete.
Hi Peter,
Mate I was going to post my thoughts on this but I decided against it.
as what IÃ*m trying to point out is not being interpreted correctly
Cheers Noel
I see your point, but with practice makes perfect, this is exactly what I Axe is good at so we all can learn from him, its all about discussion and or different options, just because we may or may not covey them just right doesnÃ*t mean we should not have say.
See ya Pete.
Good at what?? Please talk to me, not about me :x
Good at what?? Please talk to me, not about me
At putting your point or opinion across mate.
See ya Pete.
Axe is good at EVERYTHING , 'cause he is Brilliant . Just ask him , he'll set ya straight :wink: :lol:
Thought I ask you to keep it quiet??:oops: Now you've gone & embarrassed me, by lett'n the secret out :(
Didnt know it was a secret :shock:
That's the problem you don't know.............................................. .........much :lol: :wink:
But feel free to give me a ring, as you say, "I'll set ya straight" :lol:
So how iis the bow going? just a bit interested in it.. been blooded yet? havent sen any stories or pics yet thats all??
Macka :wink:
If Cashy's had it then maybe we will see something of it in his magazine? Would be good advertising for Kimall, the bows makers, then TBGA, the magazine, the tour etc Cashy is on. Looks like an all round winner to me!
One of the bits I like about this is it going to all states and therfore raising interest in bow hunting in all the states. When the tour is over we should try and get an article in a more mainstream sports mag.
got BDU - lets hope he gets something with it on this trip and makes more of the fact that it is not just a sample for him to try out like he has had before but a real tour around Australia by a bow in a spirit of sharing among bowhunters - sharing most of all by Kim :)
Yer I was a bit suprised and I guess a little disapointed the article did not cover the things that this bow is all about.Mabey Cashy was a bit short for room and time and perhaps its planned for the next mag.The whole thing was to promote this sight mainly and that if a member of this site you can be part of the billiting but none of this got a mention.I will talk to him when he gets back to see if we can get a bit of a perminant colume going about the bows travels.I will keep you all posted with any news.
Cheers KIM
Coach I wanted it to go to someone from this site that has always been my plan but a bit in the mag with pics and a story from each person(if they wanted to) may bring some more interest for this site and the more people that come here the more people will start to understand what we do.I dont think its a big ask for people to join up here and get involved before getting the bow.
Cheers KIM :wink:
I just got off the phone to Cashy and was told that the Woodsman bow had been handed over to another member some weeks ago when Baz and Luke went on the trip up North.I was going to bite my tongue on this but this gives me the .....s. that someone could get the bow and could not be bothered to even post on here and let us know they had it.It did not take long for my fears of this thing being misunderstood to be relised.It was ment to get guys together and to create a bond with other people with a common interest not just a chance for people to get a free bow for as long as they can before it has to be passed on.Cashy did the right and signed the bow(after shooting a big boar)and passed it on to start the journey,this is not what was planned as I thought admin might decide but it is fine it happened this way with a hunt being the best place to hand it over to the next person but I would have liked it to go to someone who has a bit of input into this site.I know we all get busy but it would only take a few minutes to post a message or ring admin and let them know whats happening.
Lets hope it finds its way to someone who might think it means enough to drop us a line soon.
KIM
GladstoneCrow
21-12-05, 11:19 PM
8) Well, WHOS got it now? .......Crow 8) 8)
If Luke and Barry where up there at the hand over and knew about it maybe they could have mentioned it...Maybe they didn't know....Also Kim...what happens if the bow get damaged,broken or lost while in the hands of the member..Are they responsible and expected to buy a new bow to keep the journey going????
Regards...Sparra
jindydiver
22-12-05, 08:06 AM
Kim
Maybe it will take some time and a few people for the concept to bed in and become more like what you imagined :? If someone else has got it I wouldn't mind betting they were just waiting till they had some real news before they wrote about it.
Stu has got the bow
Didn't know I was supposed to be responsible for it :evil:
Would have been nice to have been told this if it was expected :(
Had no idea what the "format" or rules of it were as I can't read every post made and the concept didn't grab me (initially but I think it's a pearler haven talked to Cashy about it)...so paid no attention to this thread in it's earlier days.
It was passed on to Stu as he was there, it was convenient as he was going on another hunt with Mozza in only a few weeks after coming back from the Cape...
Kim, I'll PM you his Mob number.
Luke
Stu who :?: :shock:
It was passed on to Stu as he was there, it was convenient as he was going on another hunt with Mozza in only a few weeks after coming back from the Cape...
first I've heard of it
I must say, I was disappointed the bow went to Stu. Not because it's gone way to Cowra or he's a mongrel or anything like that, its because I was at that same hunt but wasn't present when it was talked about and handed to Stu. I would have liked it to have taken it out while I was there, after all I was the one who named it the 'BOWMERANG' , thats the least that could have happened I reckon. :( It's certainly been in Stu's hands awhile. Time to get it back on track. It's a top idea, lets not let it come undone.
Scott
All I can say is that I had NO KNOWLEDGE WHAT SO EVER of the so called "proticols and expectations" surrounding this whole thing.
All I do know is where it went. I had no say in it and no responsibility for it. I was not aware that as Admin I was supposed to or expected to; this was most certainly NEVER communicated directly to me, nor asked of me.
It is a huge shame Scott that you didn't get a chance with it whilst up there...I didn't know til about the second last day that the "Bowmerang" and the recurve that Cashy had were one and the same.
Interestingly enough we could hardly say that Cashy posts on here in a regular fashion :?
But I can say, the shot that Cashy used it for got us both out of a very sticky situation with one very cranky and very large boar :twisted:
Luke
Sparra it is not my bow I gave it to this site and its members so what happens to it now is up to the members.
I did not know what Cashy was going to do but think that was perfect it is just the fact that the person who got it could not even be bothered to let us know so I guess was not all THAT excited.Luke that is why you did not know you where responsible cause you were not.
I wash my hands of the whole thing..........
KIM
Ahhhh now I know which stu
:oops: Sorry Stu
mmmm i thought that this was going to be handed to people that were regulars on the site and we would hear about where its been and hunts its been on and atleast see pics of what its shot and with tho. as you guys have said we diddnt even know who had it which is a bit dissapointing. Not really what i thought this was out to achieve. I spose this could change unless stu thinks he has a new bow now or somthing :shock: I expected we'd be able to follow its journey around australia...
Macka
grizzly
22-12-05, 08:07 PM
so stu? can we have a some feedback please
hows the bow perform ,have you taken it hunting,or had some target practice with it
good on cashy
he had the bow ,he hunted with the bow and he handed it on.
just how it was supposed to work
and whos next?did mozza have a go with it?
Steve i havn't even seen the bow, but if I do I will take it hunting and hopefully post some pics
Warlocke
23-12-05, 08:34 AM
Before this turns into a s**t fight, lets start a thread on this forum just for the exploits of the Bowmerang.
Then everyone would know what is going on and who is using it ATM.
Makes sense to see what is happening with the bow on the home forum first then let the readers of Cashy's mag have the full details.
JMO
Yeah good idea, so to assist...
I have posted a thread on Announcements, called BOWMERANG EXPLOITS
If a name change is required, can do :D
if it gets to me in years to come and we keep track of all that have had it Ill get all the names put on it, it should look camo after that :wink: .
Adam
(back from the sticks)
Hey Kim, did this get sorted?
Luke :D
Luke asked...Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 1:49 pm Post subject:
Hey Kim, did this get sorted?
Kim wrote earlier...
I wash my hands of the whole thing..........
KIM
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So who knows...Stu hasn't responded...
mmmm has anyone tried to contact stu yet? maybe he doesnt understand the circumstances of this bow? or he might have forgotten about the site lol.
macka
Trophy Bowhunts
05-01-06, 06:12 PM
I sent him a E-mail at the address I have and asked him to contact either Luke or Kim.
Mick
K'n oath!
I wouldn't mind a spin with the bowmerang!
I was wondering if we could have a separate tally for it, if and when we get it in circulation, like the '06 game tally. Sort of like a "How many has the bowmerang claimed?" post, with photos for proof.
Puk 8)
Sorry people have not been able to be on for last few weeks so missed this thread.
Kim called me to let me know that Stuart had the bow. Until then I had no idea that it had been given to him. I had left bowcomp a day early before the arangements had been made.
I have called Stuart and left a message. He is currently building a house and lives where there is no phone so he only gets his mobile messages when he travels to town.
I am on the case and will continue to bug him, so we can get bowmerang up and running again.
Yes mate I agree, I probably would have talked Stew out of taking it had I known.
G'day Barry. Just wondering if you have found out any more about the Bowmerang yet? Curious as we all are as to what it's been doing and where it is.
Cheers Jo
Yeah it does seem that way.
:evil:
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