I quit posting bows about 12 years ago when I added the third job. I don't often get bows done, pictures taken, emailed off my phone, uploaded, and then here. I'm almost always on mobile at the hospital between patients when I post, or I wouldn't have time. I have a kid in a wheelchair, a wife and oldest daughter with severe anxiety and depressions, and another daughter who is autistic. My last two week paycheck had 118 hours on it, 38 of which are overnight call. I also worked 36 more hours on my tree service, so I am simply not making as many bows as I did the first 10-12 years. Sorry I couldn't fit my bowmaking and picture posting into your time-frame. I like helping new guys, so I show up to do that.
I have to admit that I do ruin a lot of bows, because I tend to mess and mess with them until I break them, or push them to the limits, and I don't mind when it happens. Owning a stack of bows isn't my motivation. But, I was there back on the Leatherwall, when Badger and a few other guys on here started making bows, many years ago. Just because I'm "new" to you........
I don't hear or feel your "due respect", despite my agreeing with you and having supported your opinions far more often than not. Part of your self-assessment is pretty accurate, but while you might be curious, that's not your primary motivation. However, I've got several bows in the works that I just might finish in the next little while, in several different representative styles it happens. So, your subtle cyber-bullying just might pay off.
