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Re: johnmacnab

It was a longbow and I ended up with a large red spot with purple bruising on my left wrist as did one son and one grandson.  So, son with the archery equipment is going to make leather wrist bands for all of us before the next go-round.  But, I decided there was no need to find a buffalo.  My attention has been re-directed to a huge wild turkey that has been frequenting the area.  Every afternoon, she (it is a hen turkey) comes out of the lake woods and eats in this big sunny meadow.  I've got my plans for Thanksgiving.  LOL

posted by TAPS. on October 27, 2009 at 7:12 AM | link to this | reply

Taps

Were you using a longbow, Taps?   A dangerous tool - for the archer.  Any time I've tried a longbow it's taken the skin off my wrist.  Try a crossbow. 

We have a small herd of Buffalo a few miles away, and I wouldn't dream of getting close enough to use any kind of bow.  The animals are ginormous.

posted by johnmacnab on October 27, 2009 at 5:09 AM | link to this | reply

I would have thought your blood would surely have upstaged them as well! How frustrating to get closer and closer and still have the arrow do what it wants! lol sam

posted by sam444 on October 26, 2009 at 2:28 PM | link to this | reply

  ---- a big hug ---- I don't have words to offer - only support ~ Elyse

posted by elysianfields on October 26, 2009 at 8:17 AM | link to this | reply

If I was alive in those days I would have starved.

posted by FormerStudentIntern on October 25, 2009 at 2:10 PM | link to this | reply

Re: Justi

Son Stephen always grills any meat and he roasted the potatoes.  But he loves for Mom to bring a pie, especially any kind of fruit pie with ice cream.

posted by TAPS. on October 25, 2009 at 12:14 PM | link to this | reply

Re: Pat_B

I'm sure there will be a next time, and if and when, I will remember to follow your advice.  At least I hope I will remember it.

posted by TAPS. on October 25, 2009 at 12:12 PM | link to this | reply

If there's a next time, aim above the target. Way above.

And be glad you didn't hit a buffalo. Can you imagine how long it would take to scrape the fat and tissue off the skin with a Bowie knife before you could hang it up to cure?  That reminds me what I've read about the old time Inuit women. They wore their teeth down to the nubs chewing sealskins to get them clean enough to make into mukluks and parkas. Woman's work....

posted by Pat_B on October 25, 2009 at 11:28 AM | link to this | reply

TAPS

That is heavy duty work. You are brave to try. I love it that the boys want mama to get one big one! Who cooked today? Sounds delicious. You can make memories come up and dance. I love your work.

posted by Justi on October 25, 2009 at 9:48 AM | link to this | reply

Re: lustorlove

That was what was wrong with my shooting of the arrows.  My arms are just about the weakest thing of me and my arrows kept falling far short of where I wanted them to go.  But it was fun to try.

posted by TAPS. on October 25, 2009 at 8:23 AM | link to this | reply

that was brave of you to even attempt it, I don't think my arms have the strength to even try

posted by lustorlove on October 25, 2009 at 8:16 AM | link to this | reply

Next time, be Robin Hood--

It was a tv show in the 50s, I dimly recall, that caught my imagination... and when I drew a bow for the first time in high school, I had the stance down... and while I wouldn't get all A for my arching, I would get a good solid B or B+. Now I consider your target practice, and myself shooting buffalo, while you might not get a robe from the deal, I would sting the beasts with a not-quite bullseye hit, and probably get trampled.

 

posted by Ciel on October 25, 2009 at 6:55 AM | link to this | reply

Nice entry and yesterday was such a gorgeous day...be sure to stop by

my post from yesterday to see the Autumn pictures I took at Loose Park.

posted by Ariala on October 25, 2009 at 5:34 AM | link to this | reply

Taps - How cute..interesting family roots though.

posted by shobana on October 25, 2009 at 3:58 AM | link to this | reply

 You’re on the mark love. BC-A, Bill’s RJLst

 

posted by BC-A on October 24, 2009 at 11:05 PM | link to this | reply

Did you go bow and arrow?  Archery???  I tell you TAPS ~ I adore your writings...they are always full of lilt of excitement and passion, sentiment and nostalgia --- well, and just full and rich of all that life brings and that's why I enjoy you ~ xoxox Elyse

posted by elysianfields on October 24, 2009 at 9:23 PM | link to this | reply

Re: Kabu

Maybe next time I'll try being a Pilgrim with a musket.  It's just turkey time and pumpkin pie.  Sons were talking about going to a firing range next time.  You know, I've never tried to shoot anything more deadly than a BB gun and that was a long time ago.

posted by TAPS. on October 24, 2009 at 9:05 PM | link to this | reply

Re: WileyJohn

You know, it's been a long time since I had pizza.  That's a good idea.

posted by TAPS. on October 24, 2009 at 9:01 PM | link to this | reply

Re: adnohr

I can't even imagine trying to clean and dress a buffalo even if I stuck an arrow in his rump. 

posted by TAPS. on October 24, 2009 at 9:00 PM | link to this | reply

Okay the description of the meal seriously made me hungry.

posted by Darson on October 24, 2009 at 7:27 PM | link to this | reply

Now the dollar store will have nice fake feathers and the shops have lots

of roast to choose from oh and blankets are soft and warm and don't smell like a skin would.

posted by Kabu on October 24, 2009 at 7:26 PM | link to this | reply

TAPS

How! Great White HunterTime for pizza luv.

posted by WileyJohn on October 24, 2009 at 7:11 PM | link to this | reply

LOL, TAPS! I can picture you trying so hard to imagine eating the beast...as a second dessert. Nope - better leave the feathers on the turkeys.

posted by adnohr on October 24, 2009 at 7:03 PM | link to this | reply