Primitive Archer
Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: BryBow on August 04, 2013, 12:18:36 pm
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My name is Bryan Jameson and I live in New Port Richey, FLorida. I have recently become involved in primitive and traditional archery. I am learning to build my own bows and arrows through the Traditional Bowyers Bible and online resources like YouTube and forums like Trad Gang and Primitive Archer.
I am writing to ask if you know the names and contact info of others in my local New Port Richey, FL area that are involved in this wonderful endeavor, hobby, sport, way of life. I have not been able to find anyone and any help you would be able to provide would be greatly appreciated.
I have read in the Traditional Bowyers Bible that modern bow equipment users often scoff at the traditionalist. I had my first taste of this Saturday 08/03/2013. I stopped into a local archery retailer and archery range to see if there was a chance of camaraderie. Not only did they know nothing of traditional archery the owner seemed tired and fed up with his livelihood. I can only imagine the toll that years of plastic and carbon surroundings have taken. As I looked at the lifeless displays of compound and fiberglass bows I quickly realized how fortunate I was to have stumbled into archery through traditional channel's. You see, several weeks ago my 17 year old daughter and my wife expressed an interest in archery when they saw the compound bows on display at Bill Jackson's. Technology has a way of looking awfully enticing. Kind of like sin you know. We had stopped in there to go to the pistol shooting range. Later, when exploring archery on line I stumbled across the traditional way and thought it would be great to build our own bows and arrows.
What an exciting and joyful experience to have the involvement of my Wife and Children in something that has great history, beauty, and builds family bonds is more ways than I ever expected.
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Thats an awesome story brother! Im from in Florida too I havent been that active on this message board for a while because of college :-\ So I dont know if anyone from your area has joined the board, but to my knowledge there are quite a bit of folks from florida ive talked to two from my area in brandon/tampa area.
Welcome :)
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False advertising!!! I was expecting a post bursting with pictures of sexy bow! :(
Welcome to the world of primitive archery, it's addictive. I hope you find some people to share it with down there, it makes it a lot more fun.
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Hello Bry, welcome to PA. There are many of us on from FL. i'm in Naples. Eddie Parker aka "mullet" is in Lakeland. There are many others. Send me a PM if you wish, we'll be happy to help you out.
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Welcome to our addiction !!!
Keep a eye on them Florida boys !! >:D :laugh: :laugh:
Lots of good help here !
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Glad you found the real archery stuff! Keep at it and you will meet other local traditional archers. Welcome! :)
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Haha! you didn't have to change the title. I was just teasing you. Now my post looks silly. It used to be titled, Bows, bows bows bows. or something like that. ;D
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Welcome. My wife's grandparents lived in New Port Richey for a long time.
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Mention Florida in your title.I bet youd get some hits.As was said,there are a few Floridians on here.
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I'm over in Winter Haven, but I'm still pretty green around the gills... I know what you mean about the guys at the ranges, but I just laugh and ask when they are gong to loose their training wheels :)
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Dang dude, I'm on the opposite coast straight across the state. I'm afraid I'm a bit too green with this stuff to help much anyway. I wouldn't feel real confident giving advice as I try to keep things as simple as possible.
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Welcome to PA Im in Tampa !
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Yep, and like Steve said, I'm in Lakeland. Ryan Gill (twistedlimb) is just up the road from you, also.