Finally - a short break in the rain here in the Pacific Northwest. I had cabin fever, so decided to get out and collect some Vine Maple staves. Seeing all the nice V.M. bows on this site got me motivated...
![Grin ;D](http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/Smileys/default/grin.gif)
It reminded me of looking all over the u-cut christmas tree lot for that perfect tree (by my wife's definition) but this was a lot better 'cause I was the one that got to pick. Believe me, these are straighter than the other 100 I looked at!
![Angry >:(](http://www.primitivearcher.com/smf/Smileys/default/angry.gif)
I had to carry these about a half mile from the swamp behind the house, so I hope I came up with something usable. What do you all think? Is there a bow somewhere in the bunch?
I'll try some board bows while I wait for these to season...
Keith
PS: Glad I had my revolver with me today. There is an old orchard on the edge of the Black Lake swamp. A bear is leaving piles the size of apple pies under the trees. I'm guessing that is a good sized bear!
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