Musings...

[George Tsoukalas]

I've been on here for quite a long time and I've enjoyed every minute of it. I realized quite a few years ago that one of the best ways to help others  enjoy making primitive bows and arrows was through the internet. I've taught some first-hand but the web  is wide ranging. This forum is a great way to help others on their journey as bowyers.

Thanks to Primitive Archer which, in addition to providing this forum, also gives us an excellent magazine devoted to the primitive arts.

I'm a teacher. I retired in 2006. I taught high school chemistry and science for almost 35 years and I really loved it. As a teacher, it was particularly gratifying to see former students become educators.

Here, I watch the "new" wooden bowyers help others and it makes me smile. It's a good thing to see. So all, keep inspiring others.

That's all. Thanks for listening.

Jawge

[mulberry]

Well said Jawge! I'm green and I know with PA and lots of patients, I will create an adult weight bow....I'm appreciative!

[Pat B]

Thanks George. Over the years your advise has helped lots of new guys and some of us long time builders. It's folks like you that make PA what it is today.

 

[bradsmith2010]

thanks George for the musings,, I know I am constantly inspired ,, and feel the bar raising all the time, and would hope to inspire others in a positive way,, the new guys will soon realize what a positive activity bow making is,,that can hold your interest for a life time,, and its fun,,

[PEARL DRUMS]

No PA - no me. Don't get excited haters, Im not going anywhere!

The truth is I tripped over myself for a good while trying to figure out this primitive stuff. I found PA and *PRESTO*! There are so many talented and skilled teachers on here. I visit several sites, nothing and I mean nothing compares. The questions, answers and "beliefs" I see elsewhere are quite entertaining. This place is special and far from normal. It takes a lot of time in the hobby to realize just how special.

[joachimM]

Well said Jawge! I'm green and I know with PA and lots of patients, I will create an adult weight bow....I'm appreciative!

Let's hope not too many patients will be involved in your bow making

Jawge: thanks for your thoughts. This is indeed a good place to be 

[George Tsoukalas]

Thanks, Pat and Brad. Lots of good folks on here who are willing to help.
Thanks, Mulberry, Joachim. and PD.
Jawge

[JW_Halverson]

I hear ya, Jawge. 

[PaulN/KS]

Thanks for your musings George.
Well said Sir.

[Stick Bender]

Thanks George you have helped me as a new bow maker thru your post &  educational thread  you keep me inspired Thanks !

[Green]

As a relative noob to building my own selfbows, I really appreciate all you gentlemen who take the time to share your expertise, builds, insights, triumphs and failures with those of us who are thirsty for all tidbits.   So much knowledge shared, so much absorbed.  Thank You George, and all!

[crooketarrow]

   SWEETTTTTTTTTTTTLY SAID

   Sure would have been nice to have the web. when we started. Look at all the info at your finger tips today.

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[George Tsoukalas]

Thank you. Good to see that everyone appreciates this fine forum and great magazine.
Keep on inspiring others to take up the wooden bow.
Jawge

[joachimM]

And you know what I really like about PA?
You folks hardly know who I am. I've never seen or heard any of you in real life. And yet I feel treated patiently, kindly, respectfully and with humor. As do most people here I guess.
And still this is the internet we're talking about! Yes, the place where people are generally more rude than in traffic (which is telling).

[BowEd]

Well said George.Before PA ideas,facts,and myths subdued were limited.I gotta say though the TBB series kept me going till then though.Extraordinary bowyers on the PA.Nothing like seeing the common denominators of solving problems first hand.Very handy to tune into.