[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Whatcha Got Going 2023? #163369

Kees

I fully understand.  Don’t get on the ladder . Lost one friend dead, the other broke his hip, still recovering ( year later).

A lot of trouble here ( NM) getting professional help also . I luckily know the plumber , electrician etc. They will still eventually work me into the schedule. They say they can’t get anyone to apprentice or help anymore ! State of our society I quess…..luckily not as cold here as WYO.

I too have been working mostly on form ( especially so do to laying off or so long) . I will work up close, for awhile till I get polished.  Saves on arrows…

Wishing everybody the best for the spring . I was in the process of heading to a friend’s in TX to start the Turkey Season , but got the covid so had to stand down for awhile. I hope to get out in NM mtns later …. anybody chasing Turkey out there?

Scout aka Ray

 

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Whatcha Got Going 2023? #163360

I got out today and did a little shooting with my old Shrew bow 52lb ( Greg Coffey built ) .  Made up a few spruce arrows and took er out for a spin. I hadn’t shot for a long time (med issues)  and it showed. I got sorted out after a while, and finally finished up with a couple of decent groups. The Spruce arrows shot just fine …..

I am thankful the weather is getting better. I’ll be able to get out more regular. How about the rest of you folks ?

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: More Hobbies–A Bow of a Different Kind #163359

Aeronut

How does it sound ? Need to get somebody to play ” turkey in the straw” with it….

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: More Hobbies–A Bow of a Different Kind #163328

Aeronut

Yes I recall the maple as most fiddles have ” fiddleback ” in the wood , haha ,

I didn’t know about the Spruce .

Looking forward to seeing the end product

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: More Hobbies–A Bow of a Different Kind #163309

Aeronut

Coming along..

Do you know wether Spruce is a standard wood for American fiddles?

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: More Hobbies–A Bow of a Different Kind #163285

Aeronut

That is wild. Looks like you have a pretty good idea how to bring that fiddle back up to playing a tune.

I can do some of the wood working techniques,  but would have no idea how it might effect the fiddles tune. Wishing you great good luck …

Pleas keep us informed..

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Whatcha Got Going 2023? #163092

Aeronut

Once again sorry for the slow response…sad day… That’s tough losing a loved one that way. I am sorry to hear it. Remember the good times with them, is what I do …

I always enjoy being in that AZ desert country.

I remember when the africanized bees showed up here in the southwest. Scared the heck out of everybody. I was around a couple of large ( swarms ) groups that just passed me by ( luckily) also drove thru a large swarm on the freeway… took a long time to clean off the truck ! Haven’t heard anything  ( or seen ) about the africanized strain in years ? I read that the “interbreeding” with regular bees has basically ” watered down” the angry streak if you will…aeronut can probably give us the biological ( scientific) explanation  …..

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Whatcha Got Going 2023? #162963

 

Aeronut

Yes, that’s the hotbed of illegal entry……( did you visit the Buffalo soldiers cemetery ?)

I have spent most of my time in the Chiricahua and the Peloncellos . Less traffic and garbage there even today. I was successful many times in both areas for Coues deer and javelina. Difficult to draw now….

All very cool places to hunt in .. Difficult now …

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Bob Swinehart #162898

Robin

Looks like itbis letting me back in again… hoping for the best…

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Whatcha Got Going 2023? #162897

Hey Aeronut

What part of the Coronado Natl forest were you in ?

I used to hunt there a a lot for coues deer … last time I went ( Black point ) about 8yrs ago+- saw more USBP agents than deer. Mostly long the Geronimo Trail. Did see 4 Goulds Gobblers….

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Whatcha Got Going 2023? #162846

Pretty slow here also ( NM) some cold weather back to back,  so I haven’t been shooting much.

Need to build some more arrows so I think I’ll work on that for awhile.

Good luck to anyone who still has a late hunt on-going…..

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Bob Swinehart #162691

I have Sagittarius also

Very interesting slice of time / archery…

Webmom

If you see this … I am having difficulty logging on these days any help would be appreciated 👍

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: For those who shoot more than one bow…. #162430

 

I have a few myself mostly Centaurs and Shrews…. in the 50 – 60lb range. Although I rarely shoot the heavier ones these days.

I haven’t drawn elk in awhile, and I am working thru some physical issues that preclude the ” high up hills”. Maybe next year.

I still have my 1st bow a Shakespeare Ocala ( 50lb)….

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Fred Asbell #162419

Sorry to hear it …sad day

I always enjoyed his writing, that is what I will remember…

I own a lot of their wool products,  which I use regularly….

Great folks

My condolences to the family

Scout aka Ray

[Raymond Coffman]

in reply to: Christmas Time #162122

Feliz Navidad y Prospero ano Nuevo a todos ….

I hope you all have a wonderful holiday

Enjoy some archery

Scout aka Ray

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