Monday, July 27, 2015

TIME FLIES LIKE AN ARROW - FRUIT FLIES LIKE A BANANA

We work with several other helpers at camp.  The guy who teaches archery 
needed some assistants so DH and I got volunteered to learn enough about the skill to be able to help beginners.

We were absolutely beginners ourselves so it took a bit of work to get us to learn how to stand and how to hold the bow.

Katniss Everdeen doesn’t need to worry about competition from either of us for quite a while.

 Still, after a few attempts I managed to get all six arrows in the target.

I also learned about "string slap."  
I was given instructions on how to avoid it. 
I didn't learn from my mistakes.

"If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning."  
Catherine Aird

7 comments:

joeh said...

I learned all about string snap. I took up other endeavors.

Linda Sue said...

I nave never heard of that sort of slap, does not look friendly. You both looked like pros from the photos. Nice way to spend your summer!

Anonymous said...

It looks like fun, except for the string slap!!

Terry and Linda said...

OH! You need a leather arm band! Terrible bruise!

Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com

Val said...

That is an impressive contusion!

Florida Farm Girl said...

OW, OW, OW.....string slap hurts!!!

Janice Grinyer said...

WHoa - you can handle a bruise like a champion there, Leenie...and OMG LOVE THE BOOTS! xoxo